International team analyzes human genetic variation in key immune region
An international group of researchers today unveiled a detailed map of human genetic variation within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), the most important region of the human genome encoding the human response to infection, autoimmune disease and organ transplantation. The work represents a milestone in the analysis of genetic variability for this fundamental immune region and lays the...New fertility kit, analyzes the woman's ability to conceive
This new fertility kit, which is termed as the Plan Ahead kit comes down as a boon for those who are in a dilemma and helps them to decide about their pregnancy//. The kit is very simple and was successfully launched in the market after completing all the necessary tests. It gives them a clear view about their biological cycle. It measures the hormone levels and compares it with a stan...Researchers Analyzes Risk Between Hodgkin Disease and Heart Attack Mortality
Doctors have long known that patients treated for Hodgkin disease are at an increased risk for heart attacks. Researchers quantify the risk of fatal heart attacks// associated with different types of treatment, and they find that the increased risk persists for at least 25 years after Hodgkin disease treatment. Hodgkin disease is a type of lymphoma that causes enlargement of lymph no...