Individual susceptibility and alcohol effects:biochemical and genetic aspects
In this paper the main features of ethanol metabolism and the polymorphisms of the most relevant enzymes involved in determining the eventual different susceptibility to alcohol-induced effect is briefly presented.

Researchers Close In On Stroke Candidate Gene
A gene variation may increase stroke risk among whites - a finding that may lead to early identification of individuals at increased risk for stroke...

Hold The Salt: Gene May Explain African Americans' Extra Sensitivity To Salt, Leading To High Blood Pressure
Having a particular gene may make African Americans much more sensitive to salt, thereby increasing their risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new report

Researchers Discover Genetics Markers To Help Predict Risk For Preterm Birth
New research is uncovering genetic links that may help explain some of the mystifying premature births among women who start pregnancy with no known risk factors.

Mayo Clinic Researchers Discover A Genetic Cause For Atrial Fibrillation
Mayo Clinic investigators have discovered a gene mutation causing chaotic electrical activation of the heart muscle and atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart-rhythm disturbance affecting millions of Americans.

Genes Are Main Culprit In Development Of Myopia, Study Suggests
A new study strongly indicates that the primary cause of nearsightedness is heredity.

Differences In Sexual Desire Can Be Attributed To Genetic Variances
New evidence that individual differences in human sexual desire can be attributed to genetic variations has been revealed by a research group.

How can identical twins be genetically different?
They sleep together, eat together, and most people find it impossible to tell them apart. Identical twins who grow up together share just about everything, including their genes. But sometimes only one twin will have health problems when genetics predicts

Are Dancers Genetically Different Than The Rest Of Us? Yes, Says Hebrew University Researcher
What makes dancers different than the rest of us? Genetic variants, says a researcher.

When 'Reaper' Gene Comes, Cell Death Follows
Researchers have shown that two "death activator" genes are essential for cell death when Drosophila (fruit flies) metamorphose from larvae to adults.

What Are Your Odds Of Surviving Into Your Hundreds?
Research published in BMC Medical Genetics shows that a genetic trait, which is rarely found in centenarians, is associated with lower cholesterol levels.

Gene Helps Regulate Longevity In Flies, And Perhaps Humans
Three natural variants in the gene for DOPA decarboxylase together accounted for 15 percent of the genetic contribution to variation in life span among strains of the fruit fly, according to research.

Yale Researchers Identify Gene Depth Protects Against Kidney Stones
News: Researchers have identified a gene whose function protects the body against kidney stones.

UCLA Scientists Identify Genetic Link To Migraine
UCLA geneticists have discovered the first evidence that migraine with aura is a hereditary condition.

A New Leu253Arg Mutation in the RP2 Gene in a Japanese Family with X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa
First to describe the clinical features associated with an RP2 mutation...

"You break it, you fix it"
Nonrandom chromosomal translocations are considered to be causal events leading to leukemic transformation. However, the mechanism(s) that cause these translocations are poorly understood.

Gene Detected That Decreases "Bad" LDL Cholesterol In Men May Cut Heart Disease Risk By 50 Percent
A gene that helps keep bad cholesterol at bay -- and may reduce heart disease risk by 50 percent -- has been discovered by researchers.

Scientists Identify DNA Flanking Region As Trigger For Genetic Instability
Scientists have shown that the DNA flanking region in a family of neurological disorders is triggering the genetic mutation that underlies these diseases.

Weizmann Institute Scientists Report Why Taste And Smell Differ Among Individuals
"De gustibus non est disputandum" is a popular saying, conveying that one shouldn't argue about flavors. Now, a team at the Weizmann Institute of Science, headed by Prof. Doron Lancet, has found why this is true...