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Washington, Feb 23 : Scientists have identified over 30 genes that drastically affect an antibody that is involved in allergies and asthma.

According to the researchers from Canada, the UK, Sweden and the US, found that the genes are concentrated in eosinophils, a white cell that ignites inflammation in asthmatic airways. The genes indicate when the eosinophils are activated and primed to cause the most damage.

The research team used a novel technique, known as an "epigenome-wide association study," to discover these genes. Epigenetic changes to DNA do not alter the underlying sequence of the genetic code, but can still be passed on as cells divide. They program the cells to form specialized types and tissues.

London, Feb 23 : Julia Stiles has revealed that men are her biggest weakness and she doesn't have any explanations for that, and should consult her therapist for it.

Melbourne, Feb 23 : Kim Kardashian has revealed that she was obsessed with Johnny Depp when she was a teenager as she used to find the actor hot.

New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today said inflation has fallen to a record low due to a number of decisive steps taken by the government and the economy is again on a high growth trajectory.

Delivering his address to the joint sitting of Parliament, whose budget session commenced today, he said, "Inflation and food inflation, in particular, are at a record low due to a number of decisive measures taken by the government."

Wholesale inflation turned negative for the second time in three months as fall in petroleum and food prices dragged it to a five-and-a-half year low of (-) 0.39 per cent in January.

The overall food inflation was at eight per cent.

London, Feb. 23 - A new study has revealed that people make better decisions in life if they pretend that they are advising someone else.

Washington, Feb 23 - Pictures of HTC's new model called One M9 has reportedly been leaked out just days before its scheduled launch.