February 09, 2012: 4 New Genes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
Analysis looked at a variety of ethnic groups

February 09, 2012: Bug Bites May Have Caused Zebras' Stripes
Black-and-white hide least likely to attract horseflies, study says

February 09, 2012: Heart Disease Risk Gene May Pass From Dads to Sons
Male-only Y chromosome can raise risk by 50%, study finds

February 07, 2012: Gene Research Offers Clues to Parkinson's Disease
Key mutation in certain DNA is tied to a minority of cases of the illness, study says

February 06, 2012: Vulnerability to Anthrax Varies Widely: Study
It suggests that genes might make some people safer in bioterrorism attack

February 03, 2012: Why Human Brains Are Smarter Than Chimp Brains
Synapses in key brain region continues to develop much longer in babies than in primates, study finds

February 02, 2012: Same Genes Key to Early & Late-Onset Alzheimer's: Study
Individual risk factors may influence when the brain disorder develops, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer
Activity-induced genetic changes could slow or prevent disease progression, researchers say

January 31, 2012: Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
First drug to target underlying cause of chronic disease

January 30, 2012: Gene Study Sheds Light on Body Clock's Link to Diabetes
A mutation affecting sleep-wake hormone may disrupt blood sugar control, researchers find

January 27, 2012: Native Americans May Have Trekked From Siberia
Anthropologists trace origins to region known as the Altai

January 26, 2012: Researchers Spot Potential Bile Duct Cancer Drug Targets
Mutations in two genes found in tumors appear to fuel their growth

January 26, 2012: Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified
Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues

January 24, 2012: Gene Mutations May Boost Ovarian Cancer Survival: Study
Women with BRCA1, BRCA2 have higher risk for the disease, but prognosis might be better

January 23, 2012: New Genetic Clues to Breast Cancer?
Researchers say they've identified three more genomic regions associated with the disease

January 19, 2012: Study Hints That Statins Might Fight Breast Cancer
But laboratory finding on tumor suppression hasn't been proven in real-world setting, researcher said

January 18, 2012: Melanoma Drug's Link to Other Skin Cancers Identified
New study suggests ways around the risk for patients

January 18, 2012: Study Maps Path From Smoking to Emphysema in Mice
Immune response to smoke causes the disease, researchers say

January 18, 2012: Genes May Guide Intelligence Throughout Life
Some people stay smart as they age in part because of genetic factors, study suggests

January 18, 2012: Genes May Give Clues to Severe Form of Lupus
A DNA sequence known as an 'accelerator' might explain some aggressive cases, researchers say

January 16, 2012: Your Taste for Fat May Reside in Your Genes
Individual sensitivity might influence what and how much you eat, small study suggests

January 11, 2012: Scientists Identify Inherited Prostate Cancer Gene
Men with the mutation are at 10 to 20 times increased risk of prostate cancer

January 11, 2012: Gene Research Sheds Light on Rare Immune Disease
One symptom, cold urticaria, is a potentially serious disorder triggered by exposure to low temperatures

January 09, 2012: Researchers Look at Genomes of Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer
Never-smokers may have different mutations in genes than smokers, suggests small, early study

January 08, 2012: Why Some People Live to 110
'Supercentenarians' appear to have built-in protection against disease, study finds

January 05, 2012: Scientists Create First Monkeys With Mixed Genomes
Genetic material from six genomes made babies, researchers report

January 04, 2012: Gene Mutation Linked to Chemo-Resistant Colon Cancer
Finding could help identify which patients would benefit from specific chemotherapy, researchers say

December 29, 2011: Gene Mutation May Be Key to Familial Pancreatic Cancer
Research may lead to a screening option for those who might be at hereditary risk

December 21, 2011: Research Sheds Light on Gene Mutation's Role in Rare Tumors
Findings could spur new treatments for more common cancers, study suggests

December 15, 2011: Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk
Researchers say next step is determining if treating iron deficiency wards off dangerous clots

December 12, 2011: Gene Therapy a Boon for 6 Hemophilia Patients
Severity of the bleeding condition was reduced for men with type B disorder, study finds

December 08, 2011: Breast Cancer Gene Puts Survivors at Higher Odds for Recurrence
Those first diagnosed before 40 even more likely to develop cancer in the other breast, study says

December 07, 2011: Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
Experimental vaccine reduced effects of norovirus in small study

December 07, 2011: New Tests Might Better Predict Breast Cancer's Return
Information locked in tumor's genes could help guide treatment for some patients, studies find

December 06, 2011: Gene Mutation Helps Clear Fats From Blood, Study Finds
But it is unknown if the beneficial effect actually cuts heart risks, researchers say

December 05, 2011: More Evidence Links Specific Genes to ADHD
Future treatments might target these genetic pathways, researchers say

December 02, 2011: Scientists ID Gene That Predicts Chances of Cold Sores
Two variants seem to raise the risk of recurrent outbreaks, while two lower the possibility

December 02, 2011: Genes May Make Quitting Tougher for Smokers
Your particular DNA may explain why you can't break the habit, study suggests

December 01, 2011: Studies in Mice May Offer Clues to Cleft Lip
Scientists corrected the birth defect in mouse embryos, study says

November 30, 2011: Lobular Breast Cancer Linked to Paternal Cancer History
If dad had cancer and daughter has breast cancer, it tends to be in milk-producing lobules, study finds

November 23, 2011: Scientists Reveal Monarch Butterfly Genome
Research will shed light on understanding of long-distance migratory species, report says

November 23, 2011: Gene Shortage Might Lead to Shorter Height, Study Says
In two separate groups, shortest people were missing copies of genes

November 16, 2011: Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
Researchers say type AB raised chance of attack by 26%, but there's no proof of cause-and-effect

November 15, 2011: Does a Gene Make People Seem Kinder?
Specific DNA might alter personality, or ways of expressing feelings, small study suggests

November 10, 2011: Cave Art Accurately Depicted Horses of Different Colors
DNA evidence proves that 'leopard-spotted' horses in ancient paintings existed, report says

November 09, 2011: New Treatment May Boost Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Cases
Patients on 'epigenetic' combo lived an average of two months longer than expected in small, early study

November 08, 2011: Racial Disparities Still Exist for Kidney Recipients, Study Finds
But 2003 policy change narrowed gap between black and white patients, research shows

November 08, 2011: New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease
Experts outline recommendations for treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

November 04, 2011: Common Breast Cancer Gene Test May Be Flawed, Study Says
Researchers found high rate of false-negative results for HER2 gene

November 04, 2011: Possible Genetic Link to Autism Identified
In boys, the gene variation was associated with about a 15% increased risk, study finds