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Study finds common genetic variants linked to drug-resistant epilepsy
New Delhi, April 16: Certain common genetic changes may explain why some people with focal epilepsy become less responsive to seizure medications, finds a new global study.
CRISPR tech finds key genes behind Parkinson's disease
New Delhi, April 12: US researchers have used modern technology CRISPR interference to identify a new set of genes that contribute to the risk of Parkinson's disease.
Study finds 1 in 3,000 people at risk of punctured lung from faulty gene
New Delhi, April 8: UK researchers have found that one in 3,000 people could be carrying a defective gene that significantly raises their risk of having a punctured lung.
Scientists identifies genes that make humans, Labradors more likely to become obese
Washington DC, March 9: Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.
Discovering the genetics of climate adaptation
Vienna, February 10: As climate change accelerates, plants are under increasing pressure to adapt to changing habitats and environmental conditions.
CMFRI reveals genetic similarities in Indian squid and humans
Kochi, Jan 28: The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully decoded the gene expression pattern of Indian squid (Uroteuthis duvaucelii), revealing interesting insights into genetic similarity with humans and deeper evolutionary connections.