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Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:23:55 +0100 The luck of the Tasmanian devils is in their genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3349352&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F9727c36%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5275150B30A0A0Ethe0Eluck0Eof0Ethe0Etasmanian0Edevils0Eis0Ein0Etheir0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The meat-eating marsupials are threatened by a deadly transmissible cancer – but the discovery of what makes some animals resistant could save them (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3349352 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:11:53 +0100 3349352 Women with good genes may have more sexual partners http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3349353&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F97005c8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A52750A40B80A0A0Ewomen0Ewith0Egood0Egenes0Emay0Ehave0Emore0Esexual0Epartners0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Female students with a genetically diverse immune system said they had sex with more people than their peers did (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3349353 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3349353 Extinct giant bird DNA recovered from fossil eggs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3349354&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F96f4d68%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn186280Eextinct0Egiant0Ebird0Edna0Erecovered0Efrom0Efossil0Eeggs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm DNA from a 19,000-year-old emu eggshell has been isolated – the first time such a feat has been pulled off (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3349354 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:01:00 +0100 3349354 New DNA technique gives names to the unknown dead http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3334076&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F95fcd0f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A52750A40B10A0A0Enew0Edna0Etechnique0Egives0Enames0Eto0Ethe0Eunknown0Edead0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm More DNA can be extracted from fragments of bone or tooth, so that badly damaged victims of war or shipwrecks can be identified (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3334076 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:08:58 +0100 3334076 Lapdogs are Middle Eastern http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3300990&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F93c6fcc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185650Elapdogs0Eare0Emiddle0Eeastern0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The gene that turned a wolf into a Yorkshire terrier originated in the region more than 12,000 years ago (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3300990 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:13:05 +0100 3300990 Sight savers: New weapons trained on blindness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3297489&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F93ae576%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274810B50A0A0Esight0Esavers0Enew0Eweapons0Etrained0Eon0Eblindness0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in the west – but a host of pioneering therapies that exploit the eye's unique structure could change that (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3297489 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:49:32 +0100 3297489 Desmond Tutu leads way for southern African genomes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3282710&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F927e6d7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274830B40A0A0Edesmond0Etutu0Eleads0Eway0Efor0Esouthern0Eafrican0Egenomes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The archbishop and a hunter-gatherer are the first southern Africans to have their genomes sequenced and published (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3282710 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:16:04 +0100 3282710 Life's code rewritten in four-letter words http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3282711&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F927b90a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274840B0A0A0A0Elifes0Ecode0Erewritten0Ein0Efourletter0Ewords0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A totally new genetic code has been devised, along with the machinery that could make it a biological reality (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3282711 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:27:00 +0100 3282711 Cut-price DNA test ignites genetic discrimination fears http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3278878&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F92313f2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185310Ecutprice0Edna0Etest0Eignites0Egenetic0Ediscrimination0Efears0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Customers who take an insurance company up on its offer of a low-cost genetic test could stymie their chances of getting life insurance (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3278878 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:40:14 +0100 3278878 A gene for Alzheimer's makes you smarter http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272303&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F91e9c75%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274740B0A0A0A0Ea0Egene0Efor0Ealzheimers0Emakes0Eyou0Esmarter0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Paradoxically, young people with a gene variant that increases the risk of Alzheimer's have better memories than their peers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272303 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:51:45 +0100 3272303 Genetic code 2.0: Life gets a new operating system http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272304&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F91c302d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn185230Egenetic0Ecode0E20A0Elife0Egets0Ea0Enew0Eoperating0Esystem0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A new way of using the genetic code allows proteins to be made with properties never seen before – it could lead to new or "improved" life forms (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272304 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3272304 Chromosome caps presage the brain's decline http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3268976&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F917679a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274730B70A0A0Echromosome0Ecaps0Epresage0Ethe0Ebrains0Edecline0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The length of telomeres – stretches of DNA that get shorter as cells divide – may predict a decline in our cognitive abilities as we age (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3268976 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:18:37 +0100 3268976 Stop patents on diagnostic genes, says US panel http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3257749&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F90c49d7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274720B80A0A0Estop0Epatents0Eon0Ediagnostic0Egenes0Esays0Eus0Epanel0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Doctors providing diagnostic gene tests should no longer face the threat of being sued by companies, says a committee advising the US health secretary (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3257749 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:37:33 +0100 3257749 Did rice wine lead to flushed faces in Asia? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219364&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F8e1a6bb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn184480Edid0Erice0Ewine0Elead0Eto0Eflushed0Efaces0Ein0Easia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A mutation that causes some people to flush red when they down a beer may have evolved to help their ancestors cope with rice wine (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219364 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:03:50 +0100 3219364 I, virus: Why you're only half human http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3219365&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F8e103a2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274510B20A0A0Ei0Evirus0Ewhy0Eyoure0Eonly0Ehalf0Ehuman0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Tiny invaders have been making themselves at home in our DNA for millions of years - and now we can't live without them (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3219365 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:39:00 +0100 3219365 Gene screening to give your embryo the best start http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207482&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F8d4a7c2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18430A0Egene0Escreening0Eto0Egive0Eyour0Eembryo0Ethe0Ebest0Estart0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A US company has launched a comprehensive, affordable screening service to enable you and your partner to check your genes for serious genetic disease (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207482 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:01:46 +0100 3207482 Horizontal and vertical: The evolution of evolution http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3207483&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F8d40c84%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274410B50A0A0Ehorizontal0Eand0Evertical0Ethe0Eevolution0Eof0Eevolution0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Darwinian selection cannot explain why all life on Earth shares the same genetic code – it looks like another form of evolution came first (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3207483 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:29:00 +0100 3207483 Fake skin patches could deliver helpful genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3162821&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F86e2b87%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183680Efake0Eskin0Epatches0Ecould0Edeliver0Ehelpful0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A patch of synthetic skin could one day provide gene therapy without the need for injections (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3162821 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:36:32 +0100 3162821 Optogenetics: controlling brain cells with lasers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3152310&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F858697a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183530Eoptogenetics0Econtrolling0Ebrain0Ecells0Ewith0Elasers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Brain cells can be switched on and off like light bulbs using microbial proteins – we explain the process and its implications (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3152310 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:58:53 +0100 3152310 'Junk' DNA linked to aggressive cancers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148266&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F8522ae2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn183490Ejunk0Edna0Elinked0Eto0Eaggressive0Ecancers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Some recurrent DNA sequences thought to be nothing more than molecular parasites appear to be active only in breast and colon cancer cells (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148266 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:33:56 +0100 3148266 Unreliable evidence? Time to open up DNA databases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148267&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F851918b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A5274240B70A0A0Eunreliable0Eevidence0Etime0Eto0Eopen0Eup0Edna0Edatabases0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Forensic scientists and lawyers want the US to open up its genetic database so they can test the way suspects are matched with crime-scene DNA samples (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148267 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3148267 2010 preview: Genome sequencing for all http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3110369&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F8059cfe%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273960B20A0A0E20A10A0Epreview0Egenome0Esequencing0Efor0Eall0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Gene hunters will start routinely working with complete human genome sequences, releasing a new wave of discovery in human health (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3110369 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:12:40 +0100 3110369 2010 preview: Is this the year that we create life? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3107874&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7fe5ce2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273950B90A0A0E20A10A0Epreview0Eis0Ethis0Ethe0Eyear0Ethat0Ewe0Ecreate0Elife0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm 'Synthia' – a living bacterial cell carrying a genome made from scratch in the lab – could be born (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3107874 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:12:09 +0100 3107874 Know a gene's 'parent' to improve disease prediction http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3095598&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7e26bf8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273940B70A0A0Eknow0Ea0Egenes0Eparent0Eto0Eimprove0Edisease0Eprediction0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Knowing which parent particular genes came from is crucial to predicting whether a child is at increased risk of developing certain diseases (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3095598 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:13:05 +0100 3095598 DNA's guardian gene found in placozoans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3081659&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7c2bde4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18270A0Ednas0Eguardian0Egene0Efound0Ein0Eplacozoans0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Tiny amoeba-like animals have the same key protective gene as humans, shedding light on when it evolved (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3081659 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:24:28 +0100 3081659 Gene absence makes the kid grow rounder http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3062703&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7a36a76%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182420Egene0Eabsence0Emakes0Ethe0Ekid0Egrow0Erounder0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Holes in the genomes of severely overweight children have revealed a new type of genetic variant that drives obesity (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3062703 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:22:51 +0100 3062703 Gene absence makes the kid grow rounder http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3081660&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7a36a76%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18242%2Fstory01.htm "Holes" in the genomes of severely overweight children have revealed a long-sought new type of genetic variant that drives obesity (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3081660 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:41:00 +0100 3081660 Personalised vaccines could protect all children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3062704&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7a1ca8c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273730B50A0A0Epersonalised0Evaccines0Ecould0Eprotect0Eall0Echildren0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Children whose genetic make-up means they may not be protected by the standard form of a vaccine could be given a personalised shot (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3062704 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:00:00 +0100 3062704 Do mice with two mothers spell the end for men? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3051312&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F787572c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18229%2Fstory01.htm If you believe some reports, the future of humanity is a race of genetically engineered women who can reproduce without men. Read this before ditching your boyfriend/husband (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3051312 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:30:05 +0100 3051312 Autism and schizophrenia could be genetic opposites http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3047170&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F783ea96%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn182260Eautism0Eand0Eschizophrenia0Ecould0Ebe0Egenetic0Eopposites0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The conditions may be two sides of the same coin, suggests a review of genetic data – the finding could help design complementary treatments (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3047170 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:09:21 +0100 3047170 'Simple' bacterium shows surprising complexity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3043428&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F77c2d1e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1820A60Esimple0Ebacterium0Eshows0Esurprising0Ecomplexity0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm First "blueprint" of a minimalist bacterium show it is not so simple after all – challenging textbook accounts of the way genes work together (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3043428 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:44:31 +0100 3043428 How to wind snail shells up the wrong way http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3032930&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F76275b8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1820A30Ehow0Eto0Ewind0Esnail0Eshells0Eup0Ethe0Ewrong0Eway0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Prodding embryos with a glass rod made snails reverse their "handedness", giving insight into when the symmetry of bodies begins (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3032930 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:59:57 +0100 3032930 Decode's demise sparks privacy fears http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3025530&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7596016%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181940Edecodes0Edemise0Esparks0Eprivacy0Efears0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A personal genomics firm has gone bust, prompting fears about what will become of customers' genetic and medical data (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3025530 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:06:01 +0100 3025530 Guapa, it's your genetic ancestry I love http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3014632&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7441209%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181810Eguapa0Eits0Eyour0Egenetic0Eancestry0Ei0Elove0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm In Latino populations, love unites people with similar mix of ancestries (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3014632 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:26 +0100 3014632 Gene change in cannibals reveals evolution in action http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3007045&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F73e8c14%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181720Egene0Echange0Ein0Ecannibals0Ereveals0Eevolution0Ein0Eaction0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Devastating brain disease caused by human cannibalism promoted protective gene mutation to emerge just 200 years ago (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3007045 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:39:42 +0100 3007045 Suite of chatterbox genes discovered http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2983976&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F710e97b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn18140A0Esuite0Eof0Echatterbox0Egenes0Ediscovered0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A set of 116 genes influenced by Foxp2 could have coevolved to give humans language (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2983976 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:14:16 +0100 2983976 Boys with ALD bring gene therapy in from cold http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2983977&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F7102dab%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn181390Eboys0Ewith0Eald0Ebring0Egene0Etherapy0Ein0Efrom0Ecold0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Two boys treated with a gene therapy for the brain disease X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy have fared so well that doctors are seeking more volunteers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2983977 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:21:00 +0100 2983977 Evidence recovered from dirty DNA samples http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2971748&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6fd299d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273340B50A0A0Eevidence0Erecovered0Efrom0Edirty0Edna0Esamples0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Contaminated DNA that would normally be written off can now provide evidence, thanks to amplification enzymes that tolerate pollution (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2971748 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:02:23 +0100 2971748 Genes show when a woman's biological clock will stop http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2962231&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6ed2b35%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273330B0A0A0A0Egenes0Eshow0Ewhen0Ea0Ewomans0Ebiological0Eclock0Ewill0Estop0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A gene test available next year could suggest how long a woman can put off having children (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2962231 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:35:28 +0100 2962231 Murderer with 'aggression genes' gets sentence cut http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2957866&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6e970d2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A980Emurderer0Ewith0Eaggression0Egenes0Egets0Esentence0Ecut0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An Italian judge's decision to shorten a killer's sentence because of his genes is raising the question of whether genes can ever absolve responsibility for a particular act (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2957866 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:29:36 +0100 2957866 Sticky future for the spider suture http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2946155&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6dc786c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273250B20A0A0Esticky0Efuture0Efor0Ethe0Espider0Esuture0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The genetic mechanism for the ultra-strong glue spiders use to trap prey has been unpicked, and could lead to bio-friendly surgical adhesives (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2946155 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:06:09 +0100 2946155 Genome firm finds gene for sneeze, but no diseases yet http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2937809&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6d556d5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4273230B80A0A0Egenome0Efirm0Efinds0Egene0Efor0Esneeze0Ebut0Eno0Ediseases0Eyet0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A genome-scanning firm has identified some quirky genetic variants, but what about the more serious hunt for genes that make us susceptible to disease? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2937809 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:50:17 +0100 2937809 Mothering matters, but grandmothering counts too http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2937810&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6d156d4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A650Emothering0Ematters0Ebut0Egrandmothering0Ecounts0Etoo0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Grandmothers stick around to protect the DNA they share with their grandchildren, new evidence suggests (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2937810 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:57:00 +0100 2937810 Testicular tumours linked to offsprings' disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2926623&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6c4eb61%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn180A390Etesticular0Etumours0Elinked0Eto0Eoffsprings0Edisease0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Undetected tumour cells may produce faulty sperm – which could be why older fathers are more likely to have children with genetic diseases (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2926623 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:05:27 +0100 2926623 Conservation targets too low to save at-risk species http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2889452&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F697d153%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17974%2Fstory01.htm Conservation biologists are underestimating extinction risks by not fully allowing for the dangers from loss of genetic diversity, new research suggests (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2889452 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:39:09 +0100 2889452 Down's blood test hits speed bump http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2885540&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6965171%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272920B80A0A0Edowns0Eblood0Etest0Ehits0Espeed0Ebump0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An investigation into a company that has claimed rosy results for a non-invasive test for Down's syndrome reveals errors and unsubstantiated assertions (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2885540 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:34:31 +0100 2885540 Personal genomics firms must come clean http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2870948&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F681b7e8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn179390Epersonal0Egenomics0Efirms0Emust0Ecome0Eclean0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Firms that do basic genetic tests to warn of health risks should be clearer about what such forecasts can tell you, says genomics pioneer Craig Venter (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2870948 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:14:23 +0100 2870948 My little zebra: The secrets of domestication http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2861564&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F675d0ba%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A4272810B50A0A0Emy0Elittle0Ezebra0Ethe0Esecrets0Eof0Edomestication0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Killer rats and cuddly foxes? Thanks to an experiment that began in Russia 50 years ago, we could be about to teach old animals some new tricks (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2861564 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:51:57 +0100 2861564 Alec Jeffreys: the 'father of DNA evidence' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2845316&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6634770%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272760B0A0A0A0Ealec0Ejeffreys0Ethe0Efather0Eof0Edna0Eevidence0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm It's 25 years since he made the accidental discovery of the first DNA fingerprint, which transformed forensics – and his life (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2845316 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:15:14 +0100 2845316 Years of caste system belie Indians' shared ancestry http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2827183&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F64afac2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272740B50A0A0Eyears0Eof0Ecaste0Esystem0Ebelie0Eindians0Eshared0Eancestry0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Inbreeding within the Indian caste system could have led to a rise in genetic diseases (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2827183 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:32:13 +0100 2827183 For proteins, evolution can't go backwards http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2822992&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6472dee%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178410Efor0Eproteins0Eevolution0Ecant0Ego0Ebackwards0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A study of mutations leading to a modern-day protein suggests there is no reverse gear (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2822992 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:37:38 +0100 2822992 Gene for memory and IQ gives students low grades http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2822993&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6462e1b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17837%2Fstory01.htm Taiwanese students with a gene mutation linked to better memory and IQ – but also anxiety and mental illness – get worse results in high-pressure exams (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2822993 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:58:00 +0100 2822993 Mutant mice living the dieter's dream http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2811990&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F63a050a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn178120Emutant0Emice0Eliving0Ethe0Edieters0Edream0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Blocking a gene's action reduces a mouse's appetite without altering its metabolic rate, so the weight stays off (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2811990 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:15:20 +0100 2811990 Genetic seamstress uses molecular fingers to tweak DNA http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2806546&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6338167%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272660B40A0A0Egenetic0Eseamstress0Euses0Emolecular0Efingers0Eto0Etweak0Edna0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Zinc "fingers" that use viral enzymes insert or delete genes could lead to safer and more accurate gene therapies (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2806546 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:22:32 +0100 2806546 Better world: Screen your genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2806547&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6313951%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272610B30A0A0Ebetter0Eworld0Escreen0Eyour0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Having your genes tested may not be much use to you, but what are you passing on to your children? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2806547 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:06:00 +0100 2806547 Gene therapy cures colour-blind monkeys http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2799374&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F62bdeb7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177990Egene0Etherapy0Ecures0Ecolourblind0Emonkeys0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Adding a human gene lets them see red and green for the first time (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2799374 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:02:32 +0100 2799374 Don't blame early sex on dad's absence http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2795629&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6260de5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177880Edont0Eblame0Eearly0Esex0Eon0Edads0Eabsence0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The age of a person's first sexual experience tallies with their genetic makeup – not just with whether their parents have split up (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2795629 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:48:46 +0100 2795629 Master gene creates armies of natural-born killers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790190&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F61dbc1d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177770Emaster0Egene0Ecreates0Earmies0Eof0Enaturalborn0Ekillers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A gene has been discovered that allows the body to make cells which are the lynchpin of the immune system (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790190 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:12:12 +0100 2790190 Potato blight has the genome of death http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2784937&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F617a729%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272540B70A0A0Epotato0Eblight0Ehas0Ethe0Egenome0Eof0Edeath0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The genome of the potato blight mould has many variants of genes to make enzymes which kill potato cells (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2784937 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:41:25 +0100 2784937 Wilson vs Watson: The blessing of great enemies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2784938&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6150d5f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177710Ewilson0Evs0Ewatson0Ethe0Eblessing0Eof0Egreat0Eenemies0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm At a Harvard event on Wednesday, biology giants E. O. Wilson and James Watson described their past rivalry and the role of competition in science (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2784938 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:39:00 +0100 2784938 Better world: Give police your DNA http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2781015&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F612b741%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272510B20A0A0Ebetter0Eworld0Egive0Epolice0Eyour0Edna0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A quarter-century after genetic fingerprinting was first developed, we're still arguing about whose DNA profiles police should keep on file. The only fair, effective answer is: everybody's (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2781015 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:24:43 +0100 2781015 New look at Alzheimer's could revolutionise treatment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2777347&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F60e5381%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272530B70A0A0Enew0Elook0Eat0Ealzheimers0Ecould0Erevolutionise0Etreatment0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Three genes that increase the risk of the disease, and a blood protein that aggravates cognitive decline, suggest new causes for Alzheimer's and boost prospects for its treatment (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2777347 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:50:29 +0100 2777347 New look at Alzheimer's could revolutionise treatment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2781016&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F60e5381%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272530B70A0A%2Fstory01.htm Inflammation and worn-out blood vessels rather than plaques may be behind Alzheimer's (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2781016 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:42:00 +0100 2781016 Barcodes will stop bushmeat from being swiped http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2777348&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F60d2eb9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177570Ebarcodes0Ewill0Estop0Ebushmeat0Efrom0Ebeing0Eswiped0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic ID tags have been created to help conservationists put an end to illegal trade in animals (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2777348 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:07:00 +0100 2777348 Fat reprograms genes linked to diabetes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2771784&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F6056a8c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn177450Efat0Ereprograms0Egenes0Elinked0Eto0Ediabetes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Clues to how diabetes develops in adults comes from research showing that fats reprogramme muscle cell genes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2771784 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:09:14 +0100 2771784 Three human genes evolved from junk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2760947&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5f9be4f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272440B10A0A0Ethree0Ehuman0Egenes0Eevolved0Efrom0Ejunk0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm They evolved from scratch via a process thought impossible until recently – and are unique to us (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2760947 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:27:46 +0100 2760947 Photosynthetic viruses keep world's oxygen levels up http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745364&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5e5934b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272350B0A0A0A0Ephotosynthetic0Eviruses0Ekeep0Eworlds0Eoxygen0Elevels0Eup0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Viruses that infect ocean algae are hyperefficient photosynthesisers so that they can keep their hosts on life support during infection (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745364 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:01:16 +0100 2745364 Newly evolved fur coat a quick hit in Nebraska http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2740406&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5df38f2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176950Enewly0Eevolved0Efur0Ecoat0Ea0Equick0Ehit0Ein0Enebraska0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Deer mice had no gene for light fur 10,000 years ago, which shows how rapidly gene mutations can spread through a population of animals (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2740406 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:01:16 +0100 2740406 Chromosome transplant to sidestep genetic disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2736857&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5db6b8d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176880Echromosome0Etransplant0Eto0Esidestep0Egenetic0Edisease0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm To prevent disease caused by mutant mitochondrial DNA, just swap out egg chromosomes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2736857 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:04:01 +0100 2736857 My 'non-human' DNA: a cautionary tale http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2736858&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5dac7a0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17683%2Fstory01.htm Having your genome scanned is the first step into the future of personalised medicine – but what if the software mangles your data? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2736858 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:02:00 +0100 2736858 Bee genome gives killer clue to colony collapse disorder http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2733159&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5d6974e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176760Ebee0Egenome0Egives0Ekiller0Eclue0Eto0Ecolony0Ecollapse0Edisorder0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Comparison of bees sampled before and after mystery die-off finds distinct genetic differences (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2733159 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:05:44 +0100 2733159 Your genome isn't that precious – give it away http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2726682&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5d00a97%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272240B50A0A0Eyour0Egenome0Eisnt0Ethat0Eprecious0E0Egive0Eit0Eaway0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm As the popularity of genetic tests grows, so do concerns about privacy. We should stop being so self-important, says Katrina Voss (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2726682 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:31:23 +0100 2726682 Genome smuggling is step towards synthetic life http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2718761&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5c57c87%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17656%2Fstory01.htm Overcoming bacterial defences allows the genome of one bacteria to be transplanted into another species – creation of synthetic life possible 'in a month', claims genome pioneer (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2718761 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:25:25 +0100 2718761 District 9: Science is the casualty in human-alien conflict http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715064&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5c1eda2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn176440Edistrict0E90Escience0Eis0Ethe0Ecasualty0Ein0Ehumanalien0Econflict0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A new movie intriguingly turns the tables on the notion of alien overlords – but science quickly takes a back seat to explosions in this sci-fi film (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715064 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:10:37 +0100 2715064 The fat that makes you thin http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2698441&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5ade81d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272110B20A0A0Ethe0Efat0Ethat0Emakes0Eyou0Ethin0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Brown fat, a curious kind of body tissue that burns up calories, could be the key to easy weight control (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2698441 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:33:19 +0100 2698441 Extinct boobies return from the dead http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2698442&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5ab4def%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3272120B40A0A%2Fstory01.htm A bird species thought to have died out 200 years ago has been rediscovered in Australia and New Zealand (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2698442 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:27:00 +0100 2698442 Defenceless rat proves knockout in lab http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690585&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5a68e3d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A32720A40B90A0A0Edefenceless0Erat0Eproves0Eknockout0Ein0Elab0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The creation of a rat with no functioning immune system is opening up the possibility of more realistic testing of cancer treatments, transplantation techniques and other therapies (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690585 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:57:34 +0100 2690585 Bacteria make nanomagnets for navigating the oceans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2690586&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5a6167f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175850Ebacteria0Emake0Enanomagnets0Efor0Enavigating0Ethe0Eoceans0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The discovery of genes for magnetism in some bacteria could lead to synthetic nanomagnets and better MRI scanners (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2690586 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:01:00 +0100 2690586 Fertile mice created from skin cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2669940&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F58b5a5f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271930B70A0A%2Fstory01.htm Scientists transform skin cells into live mice for the first time – the same technique could be used to provide tissue for human reconstructive surgery (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2669940 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:06:14 +0100 2669940 'Dostoevsky mice' cured of epilepsy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2666403&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F588a165%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175490Edostoevsky0Emice0Ecured0Eof0Eepilepsy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A strain of mice with epilepsy – named after a character in The Idiot – suggest that some forms of the disorder result from a single genetic mutation (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2666403 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:12:47 +0100 2666403 Feeding cancers softens them up for attack http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2659917&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F580d7ec%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175450Efeeding0Ecancers0Esoftens0Ethem0Eup0Efor0Eattack0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Boosting the blood supply to tumours makes them more vulnerable to chemo- and radiotherapy and has already shown benefit in humans, say researchers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2659917 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:12:43 +0100 2659917 Evolution's third replicator: Genes, memes, and now what? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2656418&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F57dd6ba%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271910B50A0A0Eevolutions0Ethird0Ereplicator0Egenes0Ememes0Eand0Enow0Ewhat0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm There's a new type of evolution going on and it may not be to our liking, says Susan Blackmore (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2656418 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:34:59 +0100 2656418 Get the best from your genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2652702&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F57807b6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271920B80A0A%2Fstory01.htm If we're not careful, we could squander the great potential benefits of personal genomics (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2652702 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:25:25 +0100 2652702 Gene predictions tell an ever-changing story http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2652703&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F57807b2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271940B60A0A0Egene0Epredictions0Etell0Ean0Eeverchanging0Estory0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An analysis conducted for New Scientist shows how new discoveries in genetics can change the assessments of health risks by personal genomics firms (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2652703 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2652703 Brain cells have natural resistance to HIV http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2647979&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F572bb41%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17523%2Fstory01.htm Neurons produce a protein that appears to lock out the virus, raising the possibility of new treatments against the disease (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2647979 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:35:02 +0100 2647979 Lazy gene favours adventurous choices http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641057&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F56e3381%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271840B50A0A0Elazy0Egene0Efavours0Eadventurous0Echoices0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm In a restaurant, do you order the dish you know you love or try a new one? A gene governing the amount of dopamine in a particular brain region may determine your answer (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641057 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:32:56 +0100 2641057 Evolution machine speeds up search for better bugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641058&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F56be08f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn175140Eevolution0Emachine0Espeeds0Eup0Esearch0Efor0Ebetter0Ebugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A genome engineering machine that tweaks dozens of genes to create billions of bacterial strains in a few days could help produce biofuel or medicinal compounds in bulk (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641058 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2641058 Craig Venter: Programming algae to pump out oil http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2637088&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5696389%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271860B0A0A0A0Ecraig0Eventer0Eprogramming0Ealgae0Eto0Epump0Eout0Eoil0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The genome sequencing pioneer has teamed up with Exxon Mobil to turn living algae into a source of oil – but how do they plan do it? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2637088 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:21:30 +0100 2637088 Why Neanderthals were always an endangered species http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2609937&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F550095b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn174770Ewhy0Eneanderthals0Ewere0Ealways0Ean0Eendangered0Especies0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm For much of their 400,000 year history, Neanderthals were few and far between, suggests a study of genetic material (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2609937 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:57:01 +0100 2609937 Artistic tendencies linked to 'schizophrenia gene' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2609938&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F54d8656%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn174740Eartistic0Etendencies0Elinked0Eto0Eschizophrenia0Egene0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A genetic mutation linked to psychosis and schizophrenia may unleash creative potential in some and psychotic delusions in others (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2609938 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:58:00 +0100 2609938 IVF discounts beat cash rewards for research eggs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2592856&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F53ccd05%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271630B20A0A0Eivf0Ediscounts0Ebeat0Ecash0Erewards0Efor0Eresearch0Eeggs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm "Egg sharing" offers a viable – and less controversial – alternative to paying women to donate their eggs for research (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2592856 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:03:04 +0100 2592856 Liver cells could be reprogrammed as insulin factories http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2587203&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F538028c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271640B30A0A0Eliver0Ecells0Ecould0Ebe0Ereprogrammed0Eas0Einsulin0Efactories0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Transforming human liver cells into something like the pancreatic beta cells that produce insulin could result in a one-off treatment for diabetes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2587203 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:23:49 +0100 2587203 Good dancers make the fittest mates http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2583226&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5342169%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271640B50A0A0Egood0Edancers0Emake0Ethe0Efittest0Emates0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Bad news for terminally uncoordinated males – men who can strut their stuff like John Travolta may be more likely to be strong and to produce healthy offspring (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2583226 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:58:44 +0100 2583226 What can DNA tell us? Place your bets now http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2583227&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5329ef4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271610B10A0A0Ewhat0Ecan0Edna0Etell0Eus0Eplace0Eyour0Ebets0Enow0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Scientists from Newton to Hawking have settled differences by putting their money where their mouth is. Now Lewis Wolpert and Rupert Sheldrake are continuing the tradition – and you can too (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2583227 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2583227 Winning the ultimate battle: How humans could end war http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2579227&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F52d4d12%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271510B50A0A0Ewinning0Ethe0Eultimate0Ebattle0Ehow0Ehumans0Ecould0Eend0Ewar0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Is warfare really an immutable part of our nature, or is it something we can overcome? Some researchers now suspect the latter (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2579227 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:40:56 +0100 2579227 Blood test could predict IVF success http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2568198&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F51d76bc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271550B60A0A0Eblood0Etest0Ecould0Epredict0Eivf0Esuccess0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Patterns of gene expression in a woman's blood may give couples a clue as to whether she is likely to get pregnant using IVF (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2568198 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:57:20 +0100 2568198 Linking genes to geography could revive race myth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2559456&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F50f6b03%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271560B50A0A0Elinking0Egenes0Eto0Egeography0Ecould0Erevive0Erace0Emyth0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The Human Genome Project blew apart the idea that "race" was a biologically meaningful term – but new genetic technologies threaten to revive it, warns Osagie Obasogie (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2559456 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:10:02 +0100 2559456 Return of the race myth? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2568199&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F50f6b03%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A3271560B50A0A%2Fstory01.htm The Human Genome Project blew apart the idea that "race" was a biologically meaningful term – but new genetic technologies threaten to revive it, warns Osagie Obasogie (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2568199 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2568199 The genetic secrets of younger-looking skin http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555175&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F5078c0e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271440B20A0A0Ethe0Egenetic0Esecrets0Eof0Eyoungerlooking0Eskin0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic analyses of human skin are revealing what makes us look old and providing a way to test claims about skin products (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555175 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:23:19 +0100 2555175 Why microbes are smarter than you thought http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555176&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F505d502%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17390A0Ewhy0Emicrobes0Eare0Esmarter0Ethan0Eyou0Ethought0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Single celled organisms may not be able to think, but they can act in remarkable ways – New Scientist looks at six microbial behaviours that you could almost call intelligent (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555176 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:38:00 +0100 2555176 Europeans' sweet tooth may have been survival trait http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2520122&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4f4cc13%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn173820Eeuropeans0Esweet0Etooth0Emay0Ehave0Ebeen0Esurvival0Etrait0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm People from Europe are among the most sugar-sensitive people in the world, a new genetic analysis concludes – a trait that could have helped ancient populations spot energy-rich foods (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2520122 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:25:22 +0100 2520122 US refuses prisoners right to DNA tests http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2516680&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4f38366%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271430B70A0A0Eus0Erefuses0Eprisoners0Eright0Eto0Edna0Etests0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Prison inmates do not have a constitutional right to a DNA test that might prove their innocence, the Supreme Court has ruled (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2516680 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:06:17 +0100 2516680 Teenage 'baby' may lack master ageing gene http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2516681&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4f11643%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn173790Eteenage0Ebaby0Emay0Elack0Emaster0Eageing0Egene0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A 16-year-old locked in infanthood does not have a reversed version of conditions that lead to premature ageing, say researchers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2516681 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:06:00 +0100 2516681 New York approves controversial egg donor payments http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500687&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4dd6718%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn173480Enew0Eyork0Eapproves0Econtroversial0Eegg0Edonor0Epayments0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The US state has approved payments for women who donate eggs for stem cell research – but some fear a backlash from the US public (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500687 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:50:04 +0100 2500687 'Gangsta gene' identified in US teens http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500688&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4cf7345%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn173370Egangsta0Egene0Eidentified0Ein0Eus0Eteens0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm It's not as overt as a coloured bandana, but DNA may offer a clue as to whether someone belongs to a gang or not – and can even predict the violent ones (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500688 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:35:00 +0100 2500688 'Moon' movie mines inner space http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500689&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4ccca4b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn173350Emoon0Emovie0Emines0Einner0Espace0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A new movie directed by David Bowie's son is a lean, intense rumination on the effects of isolation, the depths of corporate depravity, and the nature of individuality (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500689 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:24:00 +0100 2500689 Could the orang-utan be our closest relative? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500690&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4c716b2%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271330B80A0A0Ecould0Ethe0Eorangutan0Ebe0Eour0Eclosest0Erelative0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Despite the similarities in our genomes, chimps might not be humanity's closest cousins after all, claims a controversial paper (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500690 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2500690 Oxidative stress may be to blame for Down's symptoms http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2467221&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F497dc23%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn172680Eoxidative0Estress0Emay0Ebe0Eto0Eblame0Efor0Edowns0Esymptoms0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Extreme differences in the way genes are expressed by fetuses with Down's syndrome could lead to ways to treat the condition in the womb (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2467221 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:08:43 +0100 2467221 Yeast genes inspire anti-ageing drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2462386&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F48e8819%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2271150B90A0A0Eyeast0Egenes0Einspire0Eantiageing0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genes that protect yeast DNA from oxidising free radicals could one day lead to drugs that prevent cancer and ageing in people. (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2462386 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:04:46 +0100 2462386 First pig stem cells could make 'humanised' organs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2454493&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F47872a3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn172380Efirst0Epig0Estem0Ecells0Ecould0Emake0Ehumanised0Eorgans0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The breakthrough heralds safer pig organs for transplant into people, pigs free of disease, and leaner meat (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2454493 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:05:28 +0100 2454493 Genes help us make sweet music together http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2454494&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4778a0e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A22710A50B10A0A0Egenes0Ehelp0Eus0Emake0Esweet0Emusic0Etogether0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Musical ability is linked to gene variants that help control social bonding, strengthening the notion that music evolved to cement human relationships (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2454494 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:48:00 +0100 2454494 Diseased cells transformed into healthy stem cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2454495&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F46d75e6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn172140Ediseased0Ecells0Etransformed0Einto0Ehealthy0Estem0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetically diseased cells that have had their defect corrected through gene therapy can be reprogrammed into stem cells capable of forming any tissue in the body, say researchers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2454495 Sun, 31 May 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2454495 Europe calls for earlier genetic tests on children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2454496&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F46c01c4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A22710A20B80A0A0Eeurope0Ecalls0Efor0Eearlier0Egenetic0Etests0Eon0Echildren0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm New guidelines on whether and when to carry out tests on children at risk of inherited disorders say that sooner is better – but the child's interest must come first (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2454496 Sun, 31 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 2454496 Human speech gene gives mouse a baritone squeak http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2439272&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F462b7d7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1720A6%2Fstory01.htm A team of researchers has created mice with FOXP2, a human gene implicated in speech problems and thought to play a role in the evolution of language (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2439272 Thu, 28 May 2009 16:24:18 +0100 2439272 GM monkey passes jellyfish gene to offspring http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2439273&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F45d1bf8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17194%2Fstory01.htm A genetically engineered monkey has for the first time passed an introduced gene to its offspring – the breakthrough could help advance studies of human disease, say researchers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2439273 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2439273 Secret DNA tests outlawed in Germany http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2439274&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F45c3e80%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A930B80A0A0Esecret0Edna0Etests0Eoutlawed0Ein0Egermany0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A new law allows paternity disputes to be settled using DNA test evidence only if all parties consent (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2439274 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:04:00 +0100 2439274 Confidence as important as IQ in exam success http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2435780&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4552287%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn171870Econfidence0Eas0Eimportant0Eas0Eiq0Ein0Eexam0Esuccess0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Positive feelings about your own abilities seem to be in part genetically inherited and can be used to predict school grades, a study of twins suggests (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2435780 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:54:55 +0100 2435780 Extra gene fights cancer in Down's http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2435781&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F45473b6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A940B90A0A0Eextra0Egene0Efights0Ecancer0Ein0Edowns0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An extra copy of a key gene may explain why people with the syndrome get certain cancers less than the rest of population (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2435781 Tue, 26 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100 2435781 'Happyhour' gene may help put boozers off their drink http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2431440&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F44325c6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn171780Ehappyhour0Egene0Emay0Ehelp0Eput0Eboozers0Eoff0Etheir0Edrink0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A newly identified gene called happyhour makes fruit flies get drunk more easily – drugs that mimic the effect might get addicts to cut their consumption (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2431440 Thu, 21 May 2009 17:18:27 +0100 2431440 'Wolf man' condition down to huge DNA malfunction http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2431441&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F44325c9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn171760Ewolf0Eman0Econdition0Edown0Eto0Ehuge0Edna0Emalfunction0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A 31-year-old Chinese man whose body is 96 per cent coated in hair has an extra chunk of DNA that could explain his condition, while others with the condition have missing DNA in the same region (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2431441 Thu, 21 May 2009 17:11:00 +0100 2431441 Harnessing science to create the ultimate warrior http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2426460&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F43f64b9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A940B0A0A0A0Eharnessing0Escience0Eto0Ecreate0Ethe0Eultimate0Ewarrior0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Advances in neuroscience and genetics are helping the US army create the blueprints for future super-soldiers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2426460 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:02:32 +0100 2426460 Puberty gene sets our sexual clocks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2421815&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F43512d1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn171410Epuberty0Egene0Esets0Eour0Esexual0Eclocks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Researchers have uncovered the first genetic evidence to explain differences in the length of women's fertile lives – but the genes also seem to have a wider role (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2421815 Sun, 17 May 2009 17:07:02 +0100 2421815 Puberty gene sets our sexual clocks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2500691&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F43512d1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn17141%2Fstory01.htm Researchers have uncovered the first genetic evidence to explain differences in the length of women's fertile lives – but the genes also seem to have a wider role (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2500691 Sun, 17 May 2009 17:00:00 +0100 2500691 Will designer brains divide humanity? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2411719&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F42ab7ef%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A830B70A0A0Ewill0Edesigner0Ebrains0Edivide0Ehumanity0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm We're on the brink of technological breakthroughs that could augment our mental powers beyond recognition – but what will this mean for the future of humanity? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2411719 Thu, 14 May 2009 09:27:41 +0100 2411719 Molecule of life emerges from laboratory slime http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2411720&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F42ca8bb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A840B20A0A0Emolecule0Eof0Elife0Eemerges0Efrom0Elaboratory0Eslime0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Two essential elements of RNA have finally been made from scratch – under conditions similar to those that likely prevailed during the dawn of life (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2411720 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:16:00 +0100 2411720 Tracing Americans' African roots is no mean feat http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2411721&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F423d1f3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A740B0A0A0A0Etracing0Eamericans0Eafrican0Eroots0Eis0Eno0Emean0Efeat0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A comprehensive study of the genetic diversity of Africans raises questions about companies that claim they can trace some Americans' ancestral homelands (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2411721 Mon, 11 May 2009 16:46:00 +0100 2411721 Evolving autopilots could boost space slingshots http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2411722&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4233255%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A750B80A0A0Eevolving0Eautopilots0Ecould0Eboost0Espace0Eslingshots0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Space probes could use genetic algorithms as autopilots to help them navigate the complexities of the solar system, say experts (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2411722 Mon, 11 May 2009 13:23:00 +0100 2411722 Brainy men may be healthier men http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2401936&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F41cf965%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A98%2Fstory01.htm A study that ties greater susceptibility to illnesses with lower IQ hints that health and intelligence are the result of common genetic factors (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2401936 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:12:09 +0100 2401936 Early domestic animals were surprisingly well bred http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2395720&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F413dc2d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A640B20A0A%2Fstory01.htm They may not have known about genetics and Darwinism, but our ancestors knew how to drive the evolution of once-wild beasts to serve their own needs (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2395720 Tue, 05 May 2009 12:41:23 +0100 2395720 Warning over DNA damage from forest fires http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2385780&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F40c2183%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A670Ewarning0Eover0Edna0Edamage0Efrom0Eforest0Efires0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Smoke from burning trees may contain potent compounds that can damage human DNA and potentially cause cancer, according to a controversial study (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2385780 Fri, 01 May 2009 14:09:00 +0100 2385780 Huge gene study shines new light on African history http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2385781&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F40a624c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A57%2Fstory01.htm The largest-ever study of the genomes of people from across Africa provides "spectacular insight into the history of African populations" (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2385781 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0100 2385781 'Nursemaid' cells reveal the best IVF eggs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2379485&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F4073728%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A640B60A0A%2Fstory01.htm Genetic clues contained in the cells that nurture developing human eggs may reveal those that are most likely to produce healthy embryos (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2379485 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:36:03 +0100 2379485 Chromosome clue to human miscarriage http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2379486&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F407372a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A650B10A0A%2Fstory01.htm Why do women have more miscarriages than females of other species? It may all be down to the number of chromosomes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2379486 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2379486 Gene variant found in 65% of autism cases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2373493&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F403f2a9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A410Egene0Evariant0Efound0Ein0E650Eof0Eautism0Ecases0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A genetic variant carried by more than two thirds of people with autism might eventually help identify babies at high risk of the disorder (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2373493 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:04:05 +0100 2373493 'Deep sequencing' gives clues to stem cell control http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2363019&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3fa75b0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A550B50A0A0Edeep0Esequencing0Egives0Eclues0Eto0Estem0Ecell0Econtrol0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A new technique may soon give researchers a lot more control over growing specialised tissues from stem cells (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2363019 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:08:21 +0100 2363019 Cow genome revealed – but how to milk it? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2363020&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3f7cdd1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A11%2Fstory01.htm A Hereford cow named L1 Dominette has something that no other heifer in the world can claim: the sequence to her genome (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2363020 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0100 2363020 Reprogramming offers hope of safer stem cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2363021&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3f77514%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A0A80Ereprogramming0Eoffers0Ehope0Eof0Esafer0Estem0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Specialised cells can be reprogrammed using proteins rather than genes, which is less likely to cause cancer (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2363021 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:00 +0100 2363021 Fluorescent puppy is world's first transgenic dog http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2363022&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3f64ef6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A0A3%2Fstory01.htm A cloned beagle that glows could help researchers to model human disease, but the process could be too expensive to continue (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2363022 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2363022 Latest human cloning claims leave sour taste http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357360&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3f4130d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn170A0A20Elatest0Ehuman0Ecloning0Eclaims0Eleave0Esour0Etaste0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A fertility expert says he has implanted cloned human embryos into women's wombs, but is it truth or more hoopla? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357360 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:07:40 +0100 2357360 Dengue fever clues found in fruit fly genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357363&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3f47606%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A530B50A0A0Edengue0Efever0Eclues0Efound0Ein0Efruit0Efly0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Researchers have found 42 genes that could be targeted by drugs to treat dengue fever (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357363 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2357363 Girl with Y chromosome sheds light on maleness http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321274&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3d6bd1f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn169340Egirl0Ewith0Ey0Echromosome0Esheds0Elight0Eon0Emaleness0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The girl is physically a female, which may be possible because she has a mutation in a gene that may control male sexual development (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321274 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:58:18 +0100 2321274 First DNA analysis may be done on another planet http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321277&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3d6692e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn169330Efirst0Edna0Eanalysis0Emay0Ebe0Edone0Eon0Eanother0Eplanet0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An instrument that amplifies and sequences DNA could launch to Mars in the next decade – it would test whether Earth and Mars ever exchanged life (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321277 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:03:00 +0100 2321277 DNA analysis may be done on Mars for first time http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321276&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3d6ed9f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn169330Edna0Eanalysis0Emay0Ebe0Edone0Eon0Emars0Efor0Efirst0Etime0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An instrument that amplifies and sequences DNA could launch to Mars in the next decade – it would test whether Earth and Mars ever exchanged life (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321276 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:03:00 +0100 2321276 Do aliens share our genetic code? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321278&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3d28cca%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn16930A0Edo0Ealiens0Eshare0Eour0Egenetic0Ecode0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Physicists claim there is evidence alien life forms will have at least the same fundamental building blocks as living things here on Earth, and perhaps the same genetic code (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321278 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:02:00 +0100 2321278 Batteries grown from 'armour-plated' viruses http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321279&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3c03f1c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A350B40A0A0Ebatteries0Egrown0Efrom0Earmourplated0Eviruses0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetically engineered viruses that assemble into electrodes have been used to make miniature rechargeable batteries for the first time (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321279 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:34:00 +0100 2321279 Sperm bank sued under product liability law http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321280&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3bf2e22%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A2270A320B40A0A0Esperm0Ebank0Esued0Eunder0Eproduct0Eliability0Elaw0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A US judge gives a teenager with severe learning disabilities the go-ahead to sue the sperm bank that provided her with a biological father (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321280 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:20:00 +0100 2321280 Robot scientist makes discoveries without human help http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321281&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3bf2e2a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn16890A0Erobot0Escientist0Emakes0Ediscoveries0Ewithout0Ehuman0Ehelp0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Artificially intelligent software given control of an automated biology lab has made "publishable" discoveries about yeast genetics (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321281 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0100 2321281 Genes may time loss of virginity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321282&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F3a01024%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn168760Egenes0Emay0Etime0Eloss0Eof0Evirginity0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Although social factors play their part, the age at which people first have sexual intercourse is affected by genes, a study in separated twins suggests (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321282 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:36:00 +0100 2321282 'Moonwalking' mice may help solve brain riddle http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321283&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F39d2f25%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn168630Emoonwalking0Emice0Emay0Ehelp0Esolve0Ebrain0Eriddle0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The cause of a rare debilitating condition called cerebellar ataxia has eluded scientists, but mice that move backwards when they try to go forwards may provide the answer (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321283 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:00:00 +0100 2321283