A facial deformity that affected members of the Habsburg royal family can be attributed to years of inbreeding, new research has found.
According to a study published in the journal JAMA, the risk of dementia is 32 per cent lower in people with a high genetic risk if they have followed a healthy lifestyle, compared to those who have an unhealthy lifestyle.
Diagnosing spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a spinal cord related health condition which mostly affects children.
Childhood obesity: Causes you need to know
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that our genes may be responsible for poor sleep.
While a new study reveals that delayed meals can lead to obesity, we give you some effective eating tips to avoid this condition which can lead to various health issues including heart ailments, diabetes, weak bones, so on and so forth.
According to a new study, obesity can be a culprit and may cause reproductive problems in women who have type 1 diabetes.
"Genes matter when it comes to the quality of marriage, because genes are relevant to who we are as individuals, and characteristics of the individual can impact the marriage."
It's not only healthy food and exercise, but skinny genes that hold the key 'to staying slim', say researchers who found that slim people have a genetic advantage when it comes to maintaining their weight.
A study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics has revealed that it could be too early to recommend DNA sequencing for the general public to screen for additional genetic abnormalities and disorders.
Scientists have identified 35 genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease (CKD), a finding that can boost diagnostic tests and treatment for the debilitating condition that affects around one in ten adults worldwide.
A new study published in the journal BMJ Open has revealed that besides genetic factors, mother's weight can directly influence a child's body mass index (BMI) in adolescence.
According to researchers, whether you are a tea or coffee person depends on your genetic predisposition towards bitter tastes.
Abhijit Thakur, Consultant Lap Gl, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, tells you how obesity can give you a tough time.
The study suggests that the heritability of lifespan is well below past estimates, which failed to account for our tendency to select partners with similar traits to our own.
To enable prediction of the clinical course of the CLL, MedGenome, India's premier genomics based research and diagnostics company, has announced the launch of the IGHV gene mutation testing. Current guidelines for CLL management involves comprehensive molecular work-up that includes some genetic tests performed on the patients' blood or bone marrow sample, that enables oncologists to assess the prognosis of the disease subtype and further management.
Dr Sharad Sharma, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon, Hiranandani hospital Vashi- A Fortis Network Hospital, tells you about the risk factors of being obese.
Scientists are debating the fact that mutation of good gene can help them come up with better drugs that could mimic the functioning of the gene to treat high cholesterol, heart health and diabetes better.
Do not let ovarian cancer snatch away your life. Learn about the causes that can make ovarian cancer occur to you, know about its symptoms and detect it early.
When people exercise, their heart rate and blood pressure increase. However, the magnitude of this is different for different people.
A new research has shown that the total amount of rare mutations in a person's genetics can explain why mental health in individuals with a disease-associated mutation have different symptoms.
A combination of three existing methods of finding out genetic mutations in cancer cells, this new method will help doctors find out how the cancer has initiated and enable them make better decisions on the best treating options.
Genome sequencing is used to diagnose cancer and customise the treatments in the patients. But scientists have devised a formula that can used to predict diseases too.
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications has revealed that our genes may be responsible for poor sleep.
While a new study reveals that delayed meals can lead to obesity, we give you some effective eating tips to avoid this condition which can lead to various health issues including heart ailments, diabetes, weak bones, so on and so forth.
According to a new study, obesity can be a culprit and may cause reproductive problems in women who have type 1 diabetes.
"Genes matter when it comes to the quality of marriage, because genes are relevant to who we are as individuals, and characteristics of the individual can impact the marriage."
It's not only healthy food and exercise, but skinny genes that hold the key 'to staying slim', say researchers who found that slim people have a genetic advantage when it comes to maintaining their weight.
A study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics has revealed that it could be too early to recommend DNA sequencing for the general public to screen for additional genetic abnormalities and disorders.
Scientists have identified 35 genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease (CKD), a finding that can boost diagnostic tests and treatment for the debilitating condition that affects around one in ten adults worldwide.
A new study published in the journal BMJ Open has revealed that besides genetic factors, mother's weight can directly influence a child's body mass index (BMI) in adolescence.
According to researchers, whether you are a tea or coffee person depends on your genetic predisposition towards bitter tastes.
Abhijit Thakur, Consultant Lap Gl, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, tells you how obesity can give you a tough time.
The study suggests that the heritability of lifespan is well below past estimates, which failed to account for our tendency to select partners with similar traits to our own.
To enable prediction of the clinical course of the CLL, MedGenome, India's premier genomics based research and diagnostics company, has announced the launch of the IGHV gene mutation testing. Current guidelines for CLL management involves comprehensive molecular work-up that includes some genetic tests performed on the patients' blood or bone marrow sample, that enables oncologists to assess the prognosis of the disease subtype and further management.
Dr Sharad Sharma, Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgeon, Hiranandani hospital Vashi- A Fortis Network Hospital, tells you about the risk factors of being obese.
Scientists are debating the fact that mutation of good gene can help them come up with better drugs that could mimic the functioning of the gene to treat high cholesterol, heart health and diabetes better.
Do not let ovarian cancer snatch away your life. Learn about the causes that can make ovarian cancer occur to you, know about its symptoms and detect it early.
When people exercise, their heart rate and blood pressure increase. However, the magnitude of this is different for different people.
A new research has shown that the total amount of rare mutations in a person's genetics can explain why mental health in individuals with a disease-associated mutation have different symptoms.
A combination of three existing methods of finding out genetic mutations in cancer cells, this new method will help doctors find out how the cancer has initiated and enable them make better decisions on the best treating options.
Genome sequencing is used to diagnose cancer and customise the treatments in the patients. But scientists have devised a formula that can used to predict diseases too.
If a new study is to be believed, we inherit the overweight causing gene from our father while the fat-fighting gene from our mothers. Go thank your mother now.
Scientists used the gene editing technology CRISPR in dogs to treat an incurable genetic disorder. And this could hold the key for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy in humans.
In India, over a million babies are born each year with genetic disorders and 20-30 % of infant mortality is due to these disorders. A genetic testing helps couples to know what to expect, especially if there is a family history of any disorder that runs in the family.
Rani Mukerji's film, 'Hichki' is about a teacher who has a condition 'Tourette syndrome'. It is about her turning her biggest weakness into her strength. But what is this syndrome all about?
Obesity has a negative effect on your health. Now, a microbial component appears to contribute to obesity. Read on to know more.
