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Williams Syndrome, the Brain, and Music

...iams syndrome is a perfect example where a genetic predisposition interacts with the environment to sculpt the brain in unique ways,” says Reiss. “It provides a unique window of understanding on how the brain develops under typical and atypical conditions,” he adds. People with Williams syndrome are irresistibly ...

Apollo Announces Research on Indian Cardiac Epidemic

...f disease in Indians. "There is possibly a genetic predisposition to heart disease among Indians but the precise cause is till elusive," said eminent cardiologist Vijay Dikshit. Apollo hasnounced that it would introduce 64 CT scan in all its major clinics and hospitals. This is the most technologically advanced e...

Genetic Link To High Blood Pressure

...ension," de Lanerolle said. "People with a genetic predisposition to hypertension would be able to lower their risk through behavioral change or, someday, perhaps, drug therapy." Source-Eurekalert RAS...

Epilepsy Treated with Implanted Devices

...rain trauma, a neurological infection or a genetic predisposition to epilepsy are more likely to be diagnosed with the condition. Source-Eurekalert NLA...

Ovary removal linked with Early Death in Younger Women

...llowing surgery * These women may have a genetic predisposition to uterine diseases or other symptoms that prompte...en prompted preventive ovariectomy, while the same predisposition also increased the risk of cancer or other causes of death following the surgery "The study findin...

New Study To Identify Osteoporosis Genes

...ery hard to disentangle those that are involved in predisposition to osteoporosis," said Dr Wilson, from the MRC Human Genetics Unit at the Western General. "If 100 people in a big city had osteoporosis there might be 100 different reasons why they had it, many of which would be genetic. But on a small island ther...

Warrior Gene Claims Slammed by Maori

...e not really related to race.’ While the Maoris’ predisposition to alcoholism was common knowledge, Turia said that it was a big leap to include violent tendencies in that. She said, "I've never felt criminally inclined myself and I'm very pleased to say that the majority of Maori people don't feel criminally i...

Thrombosis, a Serious Risk in Children with Leukemia

...rapies to undertake, also according to the genetic predisposition of each individual child". Source: Eurekaler...

MRIs Show Drug Treatment Slows Brain Deterioration on Road to Alzheimer's Disease

... in cholesterol metabolism and is a common genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease. All humans have a form of APOE, but APOE 4, which is present in 25 percent of the population, raises the likelihood of amyloid plaques forming in the brain, an important part of the pathology of Alzheimer’s. Findings will be...

Low Dose Anti Rejection Protocol Helps Intestinal Transplant Recipients

...n. The second approach evaluates whether a child's predisposition to organ rejection, rejection-free state and tolerance is based on inherited abnormalities in the genetic code for ‘immune response’ genes. Dr. Sindhi adds that although tolerance is a rare, it is an ideal outcome, whereby anti-rejection medications ...

Study Says - Blocking 'aP2' Protein Prevents Airway Diseases

...uch as diet and airborne pollution contribute to a predisposition to this condition. Michael Rolph and colleagues from The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, now show for the first time that the protein aP2 is present in human epithelial cells lining the tubes that carry air from the windpipe to the lung...

New Diagnostic Tool Uncovered Gene Expression Patterns in Recessive Genetic Disorders

...izes, slowed growth rates, immunodeficiency, and a predisposition to cancer. Heterozygous carriers – who possess only one copy of the causative gene variant – appear normal, although some reports have suggested that heterozygotes may have an increased risk of cancer. Using microarray technology, which simultaneou...

Prostate Cancer Risk Linked To Early Estrogen Exposure

...done in an animal model, also demonstrates how the predisposition may arise, and a way to identify those at risk. Man-made compounds that can mimic the hormone action of estrogens (xenoestrogens) are widespread in the environment. One of these agents is bisphenol A (BPA), used in the manufacture of plastics and e...

The Little Known Facts of Junk DNA

... marked by bowel obstruction. MEN2 is an inherited predisposition to neuroendocrine cancers. Mutation in enhancers plays a role in human disease progression. But enhancer mutations are difficult to locate as enhancers are located in the 98 % of the human genome that does not code for protein. They are otherwise c...

Why Are Some People More Depressed Than The Rest When Faced With Similar Situations?

...t Peter Schofield said that those with the genetic predisposition had an 80 % chance of becoming depressed if they had three or more negative events in five years. On the other hand others had only about 30 % chance of developing the mental illness given the similar circumstances. Lead researcher Kay Wilhelm, of ...

Meniscal Damage Could Lead To Cartilage Loss And Knee Osteoarthritis

...he meniscus, it’s reflection on cartilage loss and predisposition to knee osteoarthritis remains poorly understood. The researchers studied the effects of an intact, healthy meniscus on 257 study participants, who had symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. The subjects were subjected to radiological examination in the ...

New Technique Could Revolutionize Melanoma Diagnosis and Treatment

...ajor role in the incidence of melanoma are genetic predisposition and exposure to UV light. More specifically, those who suffer form blisters and burns could face an increased risk of developing melanoma following exposure. The survival rate of melanoma is considerably high. The early detection promises effective...

Strong Link Between Obesity, Diabetes And Periodontal Disease

...y cytokine secretion could contribute to increased predisposition to diabetes. It has been established from previous studies that diabetics with periodontal disease are more likely to die due to complications of diabetes than those devoid of the same. 'The presence of periodontal infection combined with obesity m...

Children Face Risk While Swimming

...e whole group. The children who had the genetic predisposition for developing asthma ran a higher risk, according to him. He said that non-chlorinated pools were the most beneficial for asthmatic swimmers and recommended parents to send their children to such pools. 'If a pool is well managed, and you don't h...

CT Scan A Must For Smokers With Family History Of Lung Cancer

...ng cancer. Another study that examined the genetic predisposition to lung cancer among 26,000 patients, documented a 14% incidence of lung cancer in individuals with a first degree relative, diagnosed with lung cancer. “Because cigarette smoking is such an overwhelming risk factor and preventable, the importance...

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