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Scientists discover paternal baldness gene: Once they discover how the gene influences hair growth, it will be possible to consider therapies that thwart the effect....

Once they discover how the gene influences hair growth, it will be possible to consider therapies that thwart the effect.

Scientists Identify Gene Variant Invovled in Isolated Cleft Lip

The scientists say the discovery, published online today in the journal "Nature Genetics," could lead to DNA tests to help couples better gauge their risk of having a child with an isolated cleft lip. They also note that the gene variation provides a valuable clue to the complex developmental puzzle of cleft lip. Coupled with other recent gene discoveries and alterations, the scientists say they now can account for about 30 percent of isolated cleft lip. A generation ago, they had yet to identify a single gene alteration.

Scientists identify narcolepsy gene

HONG KONG - Scientists in Japan have identified a gene variant that may be linked to narcolepsy — a condition marked by excessive daytime sleepiness, impaired vision and muscle weakness.

Researchers Discover Baldness Gene: 1 in 7 Men at Risk; Scientists at McGill, King's College and GlaxoSmithKline Solve Mystery of Male Pattern Baldness

Researchers Discover Baldness Gene: 1 in 7 Men at Risk; Scientists at McGill, King's College and GlaxoSmithKline Solve Mystery of Male Pattern Baldness

Important new hair-loss gene discovered

Scientists at Bonn and Dsseldorf Universities have discovered an important hair-loss gene. During their study, the researchers investigated over 500,000 positions in the human genome, and found a gene variant which occurs clearly more frequently in bald men than in control persons. The results are to be published in the November issue of the journal Nature Genetics (online publication on October 12th 2008 18:00 London time, doi: 10.1038/ng.228). In 2005, these scientists had already characterized the first hair-loss gene inherited through the maternal line, which explained why hair-loss in men often reflects that of their maternal grandfathers. This newly discovered gene, on the other hand, may now account for the similarity in cranial hair growth between father and son.

Important new hair-loss gene discovered

Scientists at Bonn and Düsseldorf Universities have discovered an important hair-loss gene. During their study, the researchers investigated over 500,000 positions in the human genome, and found a gene variant which occurs clearly more frequently in bald men than in control persons. The results are to be published in the November issue of the journal Nature Genetics (online publication on October 12th 2008 18:00 London time, doi: 10.1038/ng.228). In 2005, these scientists had already characterized the first hair-loss gene inherited through the maternal line, which explained why hair-loss in men often reflects that of their maternal grandfathers. This newly discovered gene, on the other hand, may now account for the similarity in cranial hair growth between father and son.

Scientists discover narcolepsy gene

As medical disorders go, narcolepsy has the paradox of being popularly portrayed in comedy, but being a rare, devastating and poorly understood condition in real life.

Discover of gene behind specific language impairment

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Gene Found Activated in 70% of Prostate Cancer Cases, George Washington University Medical Center Scientists Report

WASHINGTON, October 24, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A gene has been found activated in 70% of prostate cancer tumors, the same gene that has been discovered activated in a majority of breast cancer cases, report scientists at the Medical Center led by Dr. Patricia Berg, who discovered and cloned the gene, and Dr. Arnold Schwartz. Berg is Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and directs a laboratory at Medical Center in Washington, DC, and Schwartz is Professor of Pathology and practicing clinician at GWUMC.

Scientists discover how certain antibiotics kill bacteria

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Scientists identify gene that may...

A team of scientists, including Penn State Distinguished Professor of Biology Hong Ma, has identified a gene in rice that controls the size and weight of rice grains. The gene may prove to be useful for breeding high-yield rice and, thus, may benefit the vast number of people who rely on this staple food for survival. "Our work shows that it is possible to increase rice's yield by enhancing the expression of a particular gene," said Ma. The team's results will be published on 28 September 2008 in an early online edition of the journal Nature Genetics, and in the November print issue of the journal.

Scientists Discover Gene That Protects Against Colon Cancer

Scientists have discovered a gene that they say decreases the risk of developing colon cancer. The finding is the result of a study looking at genes associated with colon cancer risk. VOA's Jessica Berman reports.

Researchers discover how Sonic hedgehog gene controls brain development

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Scientists discover new hair loss gene

Scientists have identified a gene that appears to place one in seven men at risk of male pattern baldness - a common form of baldness in which hair loss begins above both temples and results in an M-shaped hairline.

Gene variant boosts risk of fatty liver disease, scientists discover

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that individuals who carry a specific form of the gene PNPLA3 have more fat in their livers and a greater risk of developing liver inflammation. They also found that Hispanics are more likely to carry the gene variant responsible for higher liver-fat content than African-Americans and Caucasians.

Blame Dad: Scientists discover paternal baldness gene

Once they discover how the gene influences hair growth, it will be possible to consider therapies that thwart the effect.

Blame Dad: scientists discover paternal baldness gene

Bonn, Germany - Scientists say they have found at last the gene that causes some men to go prematurely bald like their fathers.

Scientists Discover a Narcolepsy Gene

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Gene linked to narcolepsy discovered

A team of scientists led by Tokyo University Prof. Katsushi Tokunaga has discovered a gene related to narcolepsy, according to the online version of science journal Nature Genetics.

Scientist Discover Rice Gene To Increase Yields

UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn.—Scientists have identified a gene in rice that controls the size and weight of rice grains, which may help breed high-yield rice. "The GIF1 gene is responsible for controlling the activity of the enzyme invertase, which is located in the cell wall and converts sucrose to substances that then are used to create starch," said study researcher Zuhua He. "Invertase is important in the formation of starch within developing grains of rice. If invertase is not active, the rice plant cannot produce edible grains."

Scientists Discover Cancer-causing Role of Gene Proteins

Newswise - Dr. Tak Mak and scientists at The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at Princess Margaret Hospital have discovered the role of two "cousins" in the genetic family tree of cancer development.

Scientists discover cancer-causing role of gene proteins

Toronto: Dr. Tak Mak and scientists at The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at Princess Margaret Hospital have discovered the role of two "cousins" in the genetic family tree of cancer development.

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