Washington, Apr 7 : In a novel study, researchers from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Centre have identified a gene that protects PTEN, a major tumour-suppressor in breast cancer.
They have found that the gene known as Rak helps protect and regulate PTEN, which also is important in several other types of cancer.
Washington, April 7 : A team of British scientists has identified a genetic mutation that may trigger up to 70 percent of cases of the most deadly form of skin cancer - melanoma.
Previous studies have shown that the BRAF gene was often damaged or mutated in melanomas - but it is not known whether this was a cause or result of the cancer.
The Institute of Cancer Research study shows that acquiring the mutation can be the first in a cascade of genetic changes leading to melanoma.
London, Apr 7 : Scientists have identified a new genetic variant associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease that typically affects the large flexures such as the bend of the elbows or the back of the knees.
While analysing more than 9600 participants from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, the research team discovered a gene variant on chromosome 11.
"Our findings cast new light on the pathogenesis of the disease," Nature magazine quoted Professor Young-Ae Lee, as saying.
Washington, Apr 7 : Commonly used osteoporosis drugs have not been found to increase the risk of irregular heartbeat, say research team led by Indian-origin scientist from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Bisphosphonates, found in prescription drugs reduces the risk of fractures, especially those of the spine and hips in older patients, however studies have revealed that they might cause problems with heart rhythm, thereby increasing the risk of stroke or heart attack.
Washington, Apr 7: Latino adolescents, who reduce their sugar intake and increase fibre in their diet can cut risk factors linked with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
The researchers claimed that reducing sugar intake by the equivalent of one can of soda per day and increasing fibre intake by the amount equivalent to one half cup of beans per day can reduce diabetes risk factors in Latino teens.
Washington, Apr 7 : Young adults, who carry a genetic variant that raises their risk of developing Alzheimer''s Disease (AD), have different brain activity than normal adults, according to a study.
Led by scientists from the University of Oxford and Imperial College London, the brain imaging study has revealed that young carriers of APOE4 genetic variant show changes in their brain activity decades before any symptoms might arise.
Washington, Apr 7 : In a novel study, researchers from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Centre have identified a gene that protects PTEN, a major tumour-suppressor in breast cancer.
Washington, April 7 : A team of British scientists has identified a genetic mutation that may trigger up to 70 percent of cases of the most deadly form of skin cancer - melanoma.
London, Apr 7 : Scientists have identified a new genetic variant associated with an increased risk of atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease that typically affects the large flexures such as the bend of the elbows or the back of the knees.
Washington, Apr 7 : Commonly used osteoporosis drugs have not been found to increase the risk of irregular heartbeat, say research team led by Indian-origin scientist from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Washington, Apr 7: Latino adolescents, who reduce their sugar intake and increase fibre in their diet can cut risk factors linked with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
Washington, Apr 7 : Young adults, who carry a genetic variant that raises their risk of developing Alzheimer''s Disease (AD), have different brain activity than normal adults, according to a study.
