Harnessing MiRNA Natural Gene Repressors For Anticancer Therapy Science Daily (press release) - Small, noncoding RNA molecules known as miRNAs are powerful natural repressors of gene expression. In the study, the miRNA miR-181a was harnessed to ...

Scientific American Can genes predict athletic performance? Scientific American - But what do genes really tell us about sports talent? By Jordan Lite SPORTS PHENOM? Would a simple swab of the cheek reveal whether a tyke is destined for ... Can genes predict athletic ability? Born to Run? Little Ones Get Test for Sports Gene The Morning ... According to Us -

National Post Sleep terrors may have genetic roots National Post, Canada - Because identical twins share virtually all of the same genes , while fraternal twins only have about half their genes in common, studying twins allows ... Study: Childhood sleep terrors inherited Study finds childhood sleep terrors inherited Night Terrors in Children May Be Partly Hereditary, Study Says -

International Business Times Study: Cell movements are totally modular United Press International - The research, led by Professor Tobias Meyer and graduate student Philip Vitorino is reported in the journal Genes and Development. Cell Movements Totally Modular, Stanford Study Shows Powerful Online Tool for Protein Analysis Provided Pro Bono by ...

US researchers find evidence that homosexuality linked to genetics guardian.co.uk, UK - Less understood is the degree to which sexual orientation is determined by genes or environmental factors, such as hormones or immunological factors that ... Dr Pod: How biology can contribute to criminal behaviour

Altered Expression of Genes Involved in GABAergic Transmission and ... Am J Psychiatry (subscription) - The purpose of the present study was to further investigate cerebellar gene expression alterations as they relate to decreases in GABAergic transmission by ... Restoring GABAergic Signaling and Neuronal Synchrony in Schizophrenia

Brisbane Times Genes that amplify illness discovered Livemint, India - PTI Melbourne: Researchers in Australia have discovered what they claim is a certain gene combination which can amplify illness in people. ... Genes to blame for lengthy illness Genes influence how well you deal with an illness Blame your genes for lengthy illness

IU team maps likely bipolar genes News Sentinel, IN - A team of Indiana University School of Medicine researchers, led by Dr. Alexander B. Niculescu III, has created the first comprehensive map of genes most ...

The Money Times New aging theory finds dangers in gene deregulation McKnight's Long Term Care News, NY - While every gene we have is present in every cell in our bodies, most genes are "switched off," according to researchers. The primary function of genes ... Researchers Find Clues to the Mechanism of Aging Have We Found an Achilles Heel of Life That Causes Aging? Rodent of the week: Finding the root cause of aging -

Genes and Diabetes Increase Heart Problems Ivanhoe, FL - Participants in both studies were tested for a gene variation of chromosome 9p21 and characterized by their long-term glycemic control. ...