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Autism gene may play role in childhood language disorder
In a new study, researchers have discovered the first gene, called CNTNAP2, linked with a common childhood language disorder, known as specific language impairment (SLI).
[Health] New schizophrenia therapy target identified in the brain
University of Pittsburgh researchers are apparently excited about the identification of a brain region that responds to more than one type of anti-psychotic drug, as ...[Health] Maternal smoking can up birth defect risks
Pregnant women who have a smoking habit are more than twice as likely to have children with a cleft palate or lip birth defect, a ...[Health] Breakthrough protein discovery may make for better TB therapy
American scientists have discovered proteins that point to “cross-talk” between the body’s immune system and the self-cleaning system, by which biological cells rid themselves of ...[Health] Healthy bones program can cut hip fracture rates by 37 percent
People who are prone to hip fracture can reduce its rate by 37.2 percent by adopting healthy bone programs, says a study conducted by Kaiser ...[Health] ''Junk'' DNA distinguishes humans from other species
What was earlier considered to be "junk" DNA has now been found to be an important ingredient distinguishing humans from other species, say scientists at ...[Health] Vitamin B3 ''cuts Alzheimer''s symptoms, lesions''
In a new study on mice, researchers have found that Nicotinamide, a form of Vitamin B3, in high doses may prevent lesions and symptoms associated ...[Health] Modern chickens have lost most of their ancestral genes
A new study suggests that super-productive modern chickens have, on average, lost over half the genes present in ancestral populations. Bill Muir of Purdue University ...[Health] DNA ‘master regulator’ find may revolutionise diabetes, heart disease treatment
Penn State researchers have identified thousands of positions where a molecular “master regulator” is located in DNA to control genes in fat cells. Dr. ...[Health] A drug that can help combat frailty in elderly
A daily dose of an investigational drug, known as MK-677, which stimulates growth hormone secretion in the body can boost muscle mass in older adults, ...
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