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...