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Mutations in the CHEK2 Gene: What You Need to Know

The acronym CHEK2 stands for checkpoint kinase 2, a pivotal gene that usually plays a crucial role in the realm of DNA repair. Should a mutation or alteration manifest within this gene, it could potentially raise a person’s susceptibility to…

August 14, 2023 ·by Cristian Antonescu· 0

Scientists Discovers Gene Which Enhances Muscular Strength When Activated By Exercise

A gene that, when triggered by physical exercise, results in increased muscular strength was discovered by researchers in a study that was conducted not too long ago. This may pave the way for the development of therapeutic treatments that replicate…

July 30, 2022 ·by Anna Daniels· 0

DNA Evidence Suggests Anxiety Is Linked to IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome, referred to as IBS, is a medical condition that affects the digestive system, causing symptoms such as bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, and more, states the NHS. It has been labeled as a life-long health condition because although…

November 15, 2021 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

How Genes Contribute to Obesity

Science shows that genetics plays a considerable role in obesity but generally to a much lesser degree than many people might believe. Although genes may increase one’s potential to gain weight, a higher risk for obesity requires external factors, such as abundant food supply…

July 26, 2020 ·by Katherine Baldwin· 0

The Brain Changes Genes In Neurons To Create And Grow Memories

As unbelievable as it might sound, researchers from Barcelona have replicated the neuronal process of creating memories in a tube. The study of the genetics of human memory is in its infancy though many genes have been investigated for their…

March 17, 2020 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Genes Dictate Where The Body Stores Fat Tissue

In a new study carried out by the researchers from Uppsala University, in Sweden, the scientists revealed that genes dictate where the body stores fat tissues. However, this process is more prevalent in women than in men. The researchers published…

January 22, 2019 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

A New Study Found That More Than 1,200 Genes Influence The School Performance

A study conducted on approximately one million people found that more than 1,200 genes influence the academic performance. The study published in the journal Nature Genetics detailed that these variants in DNA are a “moderately inheritable” factor, although social variables…

July 26, 2018 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Scientists Discovered Which Genes Determine the Butterflies’ Colors

If you have ever been fascinated by the colors and patterns of the butterfly wings and you wished to understand them better, we have some good news for you. Scientists used a gene-editing tool that allowed them to discover two…

September 21, 2017 ·by Anna Daniels· 0