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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:43:45 +0100 Orchid children: How bad-news genes came good http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5654682&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1c509d3a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg213284910B90A0A0Eorchid0Echildren0Ehow0Ebadnews0Egenes0Ecame0Egood0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The set of genes that help create our most grievous frailties may also underlie our greatest strengths – and sometimes the choice is settled in childhood (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5654682 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:39:16 +0100 5654682 Fossil DNA has clues to surviving rapid climate change http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5654683&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1c4c37b8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn21410A0Efossil0Edna0Ehas0Eclues0Eto0Esurviving0Erapid0Eclimate0Echange0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm In the last ice age, organisms adapted fast or died. The stunning find of epigenetic changes to DNA frozen in permafrost may help explain their trick (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5654683 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:31:00 +0100 5654683 'Panic button' could help cancer defy drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5642406&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1c3bb3ab%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213980Epanic0Ebutton0Ecould0Ehelp0Ecancer0Edefy0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Yeast develops resistance to drugs by shuffling its chromosomes, and the same may apply to cancer (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5642406 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:05:35 +0100 5642406 DNA sequencing quickly identifies metabolic diseases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5633812&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1c21c638%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213910Edna0Esequencing0Equickly0Eidentifies0Emetabolic0Ediseases0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Metabolic diseases are difficult to diagnose – now DNA sequencing has been used for the first time to speed up the process (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5633812 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:29:57 +0100 5633812 Disrupted body clock may prime you for schizophrenia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5615641&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1bf76e0b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn213710Edisrupted0Ebody0Eclock0Emay0Eprime0Eyou0Efor0Eschizophrenia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic mutations that interfere with circadian rhythms could also trigger the symptoms of mental illness (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5615641 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:06:56 +0100 5615641 Single gene can make you appear kinder http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5415583&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1a156372%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211670Esingle0Egene0Ecan0Emake0Eyou0Eappear0Ekinder0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm "Cuddle chemical" gene variations may influence how kind and trustworthy you appear (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5415583 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:08:48 +0100 5415583 Gene tweak creates supermouse – and prevents diabetes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5404022&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1a028e68%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn211560Egene0Etweak0Ecreates0Esupermouse0E0Eand0Eprevents0Ediabetes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Knocking out a gene in muscles allows mice to run twice as far – targeting the same gene in their fat cells prevents them developing type-2 diabetes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5404022 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:12:10 +0100 5404022 Childhood poverty leaves its mark on adult genetics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5353705&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1995c467%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A2550Echildhood0Epoverty0Eleaves0Eits0Emark0Eon0Eadult0Egenetics0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genomes of adults raised in poor or rich households have distinctive patterns of epigenetic change – perhaps a response to early adversity (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5353705 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:16:21 +0100 5353705 Sickle cell disease cured by gene knock-out http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320114&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1942618d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn210A440Esickle0Ecell0Edisease0Ecured0Eby0Egene0Eknockout0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Adult haemoglobin, but not the fetal kind, can spark sickle cell anaemia. Using gene-blocking to make the blood "young again" cures the condition in mice (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320114 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:07:23 +0100 5320114 Zoologger: The toad that's part clone, part love child http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5320115&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F19416a73%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn210A450Ezoologger0Ethe0Etoad0Ethats0Epart0Eclone0Epart0Elove0Echild0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Is it a clone, or the result of an amphibian liaison? The Batura toad is both at once (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5320115 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:47:00 +0100 5320115 Epigenetic clue to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5280052&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18f5306c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211283230B40A0A0Eepigenetic0Eclue0Eto0Eschizophrenia0Eand0Ebipolar0Edisorder0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm People with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have changes in related gene activity caused by their environment, studies of twins reveal (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5280052 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:22:01 +0100 5280052 'Autistic' mice created - and treated http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5266875&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18f155ed%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A9840Eautistic0Emice0Ecreated0E0Eand0Etreated0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Some of the classic symptoms of autism – limited language development, irregular social interaction, and repetitive behaviour – have been recreated in mice (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5266875 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:00:52 +0100 5266875 Eating your greens alters your genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5266876&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18ef1900%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211283230B10A0A0Eeating0Eyour0Egreens0Ealters0Eyour0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A landmark study suggests that eating plants changes the behaviour of your genes in ways that are new to science (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5266876 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0100 5266876 DNA detectives aim to thwart illegal timber trade http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5266877&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18e898e4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A9750Edna0Edetectives0Eaim0Eto0Ethwart0Eillegal0Etimber0Etrade0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Techniques that have allowed us to reconstruct the DNA of extinct mammoths could help identify illegally traded timber (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5266877 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0100 5266877 Spies could hide messages in gene-modified microbes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5256144&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18de855b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A9650Espies0Ecould0Ehide0Emessages0Ein0Egenemodified0Emicrobes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm E. coli bacteria genetically modified to glow in different colours can be used to encode messages (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5256144 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:09:24 +0100 5256144 Double whammy gene therapy clears HIV from body http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5244733&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18bf0fef%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A9480Edouble0Ewhammy0Egene0Etherapy0Eclears0Ehiv0Efrom0Ebody0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A person with HIV who didn't take antiretroviral drugs for three months remained free of the virus, thanks to a groundbreaking gene therapy (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5244733 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:37:12 +0100 5244733 First anti-wrinkle pill shows signs of success http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5244734&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18b45b33%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211283140B30A0A0Efirst0Eantiwrinkle0Epill0Eshows0Esigns0Eof0Esuccess0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Human trials show a new capsule containing natural food extracts appears to shrink wrinkles by activating master genes, making skin more elastic (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5244734 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:11:00 +0100 5244734 Synthetic yeast will evolve on command http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5231298&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F185a2ddc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A90A90Esynthetic0Eyeast0Ewill0Eevolve0Eon0Ecommand0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Craig Venter, eat your heart out. The genome of a yeast – far more complex than the bacterium Venter worked with – is being rewritten (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5231298 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:07:59 +0100 5231298 Glowing transgenic cats could boost AIDS research http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5216617&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18347117%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A8960Eglowing0Etransgenic0Ecats0Ecould0Eboost0Eaids0Eresearch0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Three genetically modified cats carry monkey genes that could protect them from FIV, the cat version of AIDS (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5216617 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 17:08:03 +0100 5216617 Knock out one gene to knock out chronic pain http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5202172&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1824c495%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A890A0Eknock0Eout0Eone0Egene0Eto0Eknock0Eout0Echronic0Epain0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Good news: losing a single gene seems to block chronic nerve-related pain in mice. Bad news: you might need it to keep your heart beating (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5202172 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:10:12 +0100 5202172 Massive DNA effort to name 1121 unknown dead of 9/11 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5202173&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F18128d98%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A8780Emassive0Edna0Eeffort0Eto0Ename0E11210Eunknown0Edead0Eof0E9110Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Forensic scientists have developed new DNA techniques to meet the unprecedented challenge of identifying those who died in the Twin Towers (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5202173 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5202173 DNA super-network increases risk of mix-ups http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5202174&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F17ff7709%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211282850B50A0A0Edna0Esupernetwork0Eincreases0Erisk0Eof0Emixups0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Opening up forensic databases across Europe will make it easier for countries to share data, but it may also lead to miscarriages of justice (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5202174 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:20:00 +0100 5202174 African ancestry boosts peanut allergy risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5194528&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F17fb9b05%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A8610Eafrican0Eancestry0Eboosts0Epeanut0Eallergy0Erisk0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm People with African roots may be genetically susceptible to peanut allergies, but where milk sensitivity is concerned, culture may matter more (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5194528 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:04:23 +0100 5194528 Underweight? You may have skinny genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189765&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F17e34b41%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A8520Eunderweight0Eyou0Emay0Ehave0Eskinny0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An extra dose of genes gives some thin people their tiny appetites (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189765 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:52:52 +0100 5189765 Black Death bug identified from medieval bones http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5178658&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F17d1894e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A8440Eblack0Edeath0Ebug0Eidentified0Efrom0Emedieval0Ebones0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm DNA analysis suggests that the Black Death was caused by a strain of bubonic plague that is now probably extinct (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5178658 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:18:14 +0100 5178658 Internet databases reveal new uses for old drugs http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153402&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F17791cfd%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211282640B80A0A0Einternet0Edatabases0Ereveal0Enew0Euses0Efor0Eold0Edrugs0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Trawling online drug and gene databases has helped identify drugs that work against illnesses beyond their original use (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153402 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:55:11 +0100 5153402 Reverse evolution: Chicken revisits its dinosaur past http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153403&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F177482fc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211282640B20A0A0Ereverse0Eevolution0Echicken0Erevisits0Eits0Edinosaur0Epast0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Evolution has been rewound to create a "snouted" chicken. That means we might also be able to fast-forward it to create the animals of the future (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153403 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5153403 Test can identify paternity 12 weeks into pregnancy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153404&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F177422d4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A80A20Etest0Ecan0Eidentify0Epaternity0E120Eweeks0Einto0Epregnancy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A paternity test that can be run on a sample of a pregnant woman's blood may allow women to verify who is the father of their unborn child (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153404 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:07:00 +0100 5153404 Stone Age toe could redraw human family tree http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115589&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F17464350%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211282540B0A0A0A0Estone0Eage0Etoe0Ecould0Eredraw0Ehuman0Efamily0Etree0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The Siberian Denisova cave has surrendered a treasure that could shed light on early humans' promiscuous relations with their hominin cousins (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115589 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:39:03 +0100 5115589 Rare genetic mutation explains lack of fingerprints http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5101784&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1725ba32%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A7670Erare0Egenetic0Emutation0Eexplains0Elack0Eof0Efingerprints0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm People with no fingerprints – it may sound like the implausible premise of a crime story, but geneticists have now identified a genetic mutation that may cause it (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5101784 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:06:37 +0100 5101784 Breast cancer gene patent reinstated http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5092710&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1717fc9b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A7550Ebreast0Ecancer0Egene0Epatent0Ereinstated0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The genes patented by Myriad Genetics omit non-coding regions, making them "unnatural" and patentable, an appeal court has ruled (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5092710 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:46:10 +0100 5092710 Can a gene test tell you whether you'll live to 100? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5060893&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F16e8fc90%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7276830B0A0A0A0Ecan0Ea0Egene0Etest0Etell0Eyou0Ewhether0Eyoull0Elive0Eto0E10A0A0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic markers found in people who lived to be 100 years old raise the possibility of predicting longevity from a genome scan (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5060893 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 17:06:17 +0100 5060893 Most advanced genetic map may pinpoint diseases http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5046562&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F16cd26f3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A720A0Emost0Eadvanced0Egenetic0Emap0Emay0Epinpoint0Ediseases0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The chromosome crossovers in egg and sperm cells sometimes lead to genetic diseases. A new map identifies 2500 of them unique to African Americans (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5046562 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:05:35 +0100 5046562 Human history recorded in a single genome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5025754&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F16a36e66%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg211282140B60A0A0Ehuman0Ehistory0Erecorded0Ein0Ea0Esingle0Egenome0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm It seems every one of us carries in our genes a million-year record of past human population size (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5025754 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:00:32 +0100 5025754 One potato genome unravelled, three to go http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5015969&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F168efcc3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6720Eone0Epotato0Egenome0Eunravelled0Ethree0Eto0Ego0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Most potatoes have four different genomes, but sequencing just one has already given insights into why the trusty tubers are so prone to disease (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5015969 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:02:46 +0100 5015969 Kinky genes: Biophysics of DNA affects how it works http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5015970&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1687b66c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6690Ekinky0Egenes0Ebiophysics0Eof0Edna0Eaffects0Ehow0Eit0Eworks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Some DNA sequences are kinkier than others, which could explain why certain genes cause disease in some people and not others (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5015970 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:13:00 +0100 5015970 Found: the mother of all blood cells http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004695&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F16817b9c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6680Efound0Ethe0Emother0Eof0Eall0Eblood0Ecells0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Identifying the source of all blood cells could allow doctors to rebuild entire blood systems from a single stem cell (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004695 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:15:34 +0100 5004695 Polar bears can claim Irish ancestry http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5015971&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1687b66e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6660Epolar0Ebears0Ecan0Eclaim0Eirish0Eancestry0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm First it was JFK. Then Barack O'Bama. Now even polar bears can celebrate their Irish roots (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5015971 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5015971 Tasmanian devils were sitting ducks for deadly cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973887&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F163dc0fb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6190Etasmanian0Edevils0Ewere0Esitting0Educks0Efor0Edeadly0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Human interference over the years has resulted in the marsupials having almost no genetic diversity, leaving them vulnerable to disease (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973887 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:09:32 +0100 4973887 Unzipped chromosomes pass on parental stress http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4973888&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F16367ae0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A6160Eunzipped0Echromosomes0Epass0Eon0Eparental0Estress0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Fruit flies reveal the molecular mechanism that allows the effects of parental stress to pass down the generations (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4973888 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:35:00 +0100 4973888 Breeding with Neanderthals helped humans go global http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5202175&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F181cfd1c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A281740B0A0A0A0Ebreeding0Ewith0Eneanderthals0Ehelped0Ehumans0Ego0Eglobal0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm When modern humans left Africa they lacked the genes to cope with local diseases. Sex with Neanderthals solved the problem (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5202175 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:17:00 +0100 5202175 Tribal wars: DNA testing divides American Indians http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4930473&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F15e96034%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A281730B90A0A0Etribal0Ewars0Edna0Etesting0Edivides0Eamerican0Eindians0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm When American Indian identity is based on culture as much as blood, gene tests can tear tribes apart (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4930473 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:08:41 +0100 4930473 Farmers were genetic breeders 10,000 years ago http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4909383&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F15b554a0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A5450Efarmers0Ewere0Egenetic0Ebreeders0E10A0A0A0A0Eyears0Eago0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Early Chinese rice farmers selected for the same gene that played a key role in the 20th century green revolution (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4909383 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:36:21 +0100 4909383 Is a mutated fungus killing American bats? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4860009&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F152be9ac%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A50A60Eis0Ea0Emutated0Efungus0Ekilling0Eamerican0Ebats0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Minor genetic differences may be to blame for a lethal version of a European fungus (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4860009 Tue, 24 May 2011 16:44:28 +0100 4860009 DNA chip test will track down illegal fish http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153405&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1791fc57%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A281250B10A0A0Edna0Echip0Etest0Ewill0Etrack0Edown0Eillegal0Efish0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Relatively cheap, reliable genetic tests could soon give the authorities the means to identify fish caught from unsustainable sources (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153405 Thu, 12 May 2011 15:43:00 +0100 5153405 Cooperative robots obey evolutionary law http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4787136&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F149ad304%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A440A0Ecooperative0Erobots0Eobey0Eevolutionary0Elaw0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Robots the size of a sugar cube have evolved to cooperate with each other, potentially resolving a bitter row among biologists (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4787136 Thu, 05 May 2011 03:03:19 +0100 4787136 Telomere Nobelist: Selling a 'biological age' test http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4787137&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F149a3f93%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A2810A0A0B20A0A0Etelomere0Enobelist0Eselling0Ea0Ebiological0Eage0Etest0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Elizabeth Blackburn is launching a commercial genetic test that measures DNA markers of ageing – what can we learn from it? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4787137 Wed, 04 May 2011 11:55:00 +0100 4787137 Osama bin Laden: how DNA identified his body http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4779036&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F14964610%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A4390Eosama0Ebin0Eladen0Ehow0Edna0Eidentified0Ehis0Ebody0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm DNA evidence identified the body of the world's most wanted man with '99.9 per cent confidence', which would require comparison with the DNA of close relatives (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4779036 Tue, 03 May 2011 19:46:33 +0100 4779036 Zoologger: Genetic superpowers of the common shrew http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4761743&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F147ad2cf%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A4270Ezoologger0Egenetic0Esuperpowers0Eof0Ethe0Ecommon0Eshrew0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Different groups of shrews can interbreed, even though their genes and chromosomes have been completely reshuffled – a feat other animals can't match (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4761743 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:26:52 +0100 4761743 Genes fit for a queen: How Kate won her mate http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4757749&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F14739a55%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A280A910B30A0A0Egenes0Efit0Efor0Ea0Equeen0Ehow0Ekate0Ewon0Eher0Emate0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The pomp and fluff of the royal wedding belie Kate Middleton's ruthless mating intelligence, argues evolutionary psychologist Geoffrey Miller (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4757749 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:36:27 +0100 4757749 Zoologger: Sea anemones spawn mixed-up kids http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4730816&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F144e5d4e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A3930Ezoologger0Esea0Eanemones0Espawn0Emixedup0Ekids0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Chimeras – animals formed when two or more individuals fuse – have been found for the first time in a free-living sexual organism (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4730816 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:15:32 +0100 4730816 Evolutionary Babel was in southern Africa http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4713348&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F14341faf%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A3840Eevolutionary0Ebabel0Ewas0Ein0Esouthern0Eafrica0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A new linguistic analysis finds that modern language originated in sub-Saharan Africa and spread across the world with migrating human populations (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4713348 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:07:15 +0100 4713348 Genes from algae allow blind mice to see http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4708220&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F142d6e6c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A280A830B10A0A0Egenes0Efrom0Ealgae0Eallow0Eblind0Emice0Eto0Esee0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Blind people could one day have their sight restored thanks to a treatment that borrows a gene from an unlikely source – algae – and installs it into the retina (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4708220 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:01:33 +0100 4708220 Neanderthals: Bad luck and its part in their downfall http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4691531&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F14011bae%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg210A280A730B40A0A0Eneanderthals0Ebad0Eluck0Eand0Eits0Epart0Ein0Etheir0Edownfall0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Our long-lost cousins may have simply been unlucky and wiped out by the random genetic lottery of sexual reproduction (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4691531 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:29:33 +0100 4691531 Superbug spreads in Delhi sewers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4691532&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F13ffe368%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A3520Esuperbug0Espreads0Ein0Edelhi0Esewers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A gene that makes bacteria impervious to many antibiotics is circulating in Indian water systems (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4691532 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0100 4691532 Blood test rescues failing transplant organ http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4657318&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F13c3f8da%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A30A10Eblood0Etest0Erescues0Efailing0Etransplant0Eorgan0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm By detecting DNA from donor tissue, a blood test allows doctors to ramp up drugs to save transplanted organs (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4657318 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:13:02 +0100 4657318 Where robots labour to overcome genetic disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4635251&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F139fea14%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9280A530B80A0A0Ewhere0Erobots0Elabour0Eto0Eovercome0Egenetic0Edisease0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm In an eerie blue-lit room of the world's biggest human genome sequencing factory, 16 robots are working out what gene mutations cause disease (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4635251 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:22:02 +0100 4635251 Biology's 'dark matter' hints at fourth domain of life http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4609578&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1377936c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A2650Ebiologys0Edark0Ematter0Ehints0Eat0Efourth0Edomain0Eof0Elife0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Over 99 per cent of organisms remain unknown to science – so could some of them sit outside the classic three domains of cellular life? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4609578 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:01:17 +0100 4609578 Gene therapy for Parkinson's passes the ultimate test http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4604563&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F136bae69%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A2540Egene0Etherapy0Efor0Eparkinsons0Epasses0Ethe0Eultimate0Etest0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A double-blind clinical trial has shown that the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be alleviated by gene therapy (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4604563 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:12:56 +0100 4604563 Some genetic tests should be 'prescription only' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4599270&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F13625722%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A2460Esome0Egenetic0Etests0Eshould0Ebe0Eprescription0Eonly0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic tests for serious conditions or to determine a person's response to a drug should not be sold direct to consumers, FDA told (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4599270 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:45:24 +0100 4599270 Some genetic tests should be "prescription only" http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4589136&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F13625722%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A2460Esome0Egenetic0Etests0Eshould0Ebe0Eprescription0Eonly0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic tests for serious conditions or to determine a person's response to a drug should not be sold direct to consumers, FDA told (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4589136 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:18:40 +0100 4589136 Key to humanity is in missing DNA http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4564639&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F133fb1f6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9280A330B50A0A0Ekey0Eto0Ehumanity0Eis0Ein0Emissing0Edna0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm It's not the genes we have, but how we use them. Losing chunks of DNA let our brains grow, got rid of beastly whiskers and made sex more intimate (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4564639 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:02:29 +0100 4564639 Faulty testosterone cycle may explain male autism bias http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4488036&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F12c7d77e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A1430Efaulty0Etestosterone0Ecycle0Emay0Eexplain0Emale0Eautism0Ebias0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A gene linked with autism is regulated by sex hormones, giving clues to why more males than females have the condition (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4488036 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:08:59 +0100 4488036 Human DNA contaminates a fifth of sequenced genomes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4488037&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F12c2afb9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9280A0A30B20A0A0Ehuman0Edna0Econtaminates0Ea0Efifth0Eof0Esequenced0Egenomes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Almost one-fifth of bacteria, plant and animal genomes sequenced in the lab carry chunks of human DNA, probably because of poor lab practices (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4488037 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0100 4488037 Short Andeans have a big cancer-fighting secret http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4488038&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F12c201f4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9280A0A40B0A0A0A0Eshort0Eandeans0Ehave0Ea0Ebig0Ecancerfighting0Esecret0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A hormone that gives a small population in the Ecuadorian Andes their short stature may reveal secrets of thwarting cancer and diabetes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4488038 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4488038 Urge to migrate found in bird genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4481313&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F12bc023f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A1320Eurge0Eto0Emigrate0Efound0Ein0Ebird0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Avian migration is a gruelling process that can involve changes in behaviour, diet and physiology – one of the genes involved has now been identified (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4481313 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:14:06 +0100 4481313 Why some gonorrhoea bacteria are a little bit human http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4476337&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F12b42e91%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A1270Ewhy0Esome0Egonorrhoea0Ebacteria0Eare0Ea0Elittle0Ebit0Ehuman0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A study suggests around one in 10 gonorrhoea bacteria carry a small chunk of human DNA in their genetic makeup (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4476337 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:10:01 +0100 4476337 Abnormalities discovered in stem cells from adults http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4427939&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F126985de%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279850B10A0A0Eabnormalities0Ediscovered0Ein0Estem0Ecells0Efrom0Eadults0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Mistakes in the chromosome of adult stem cells have been identified, raising fears that tissues made from them would also be abnormal (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4427939 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:05:47 +0100 4427939 Tiny orang-utan populations are surprisingly diverse http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4404324&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F12199c2e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A0A360Etiny0Eorangutan0Epopulations0Eare0Esurprisingly0Ediverse0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm One of the most detailed analyses yet of the two species of orang-utan reveals surprising genetic diversity – good news for conservation efforts (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4404324 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:38:48 +0100 4404324 Ma's gene does different things to pa's copy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4404325&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F12199c2d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A0A30A0Emas0Egene0Edoes0Edifferent0Ethings0Eto0Epas0Ecopy0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A single gene with two identities can affect body growth or social behaviour depending on whether it's inherited from the mother or father (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4404325 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:00:00 +0100 4404325 Wine family tree revealed http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388706&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F11f37dda%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279640B0A0A0A0Ewine0Efamily0Etree0Erevealed0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm From Riesling to Merlot, wine grapes from around the world are more closely related than expected (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388706 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:04:02 +0100 4388706 Smoking puts DNA at risk in 15 minutes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4385762&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F11ed52d6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279630B40A0A0Esmoking0Eputs0Edna0Eat0Erisk0Ein0E150Eminutes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Regular smokers produce chemicals that can cause genetic changes minutes after inhaling (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4385762 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:02:29 +0100 4385762 Royal rumpus over King Tutankhamun's ancestry http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4381438&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F11e74274%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A0A140Eroyal0Erumpus0Eover0Eking0Etutankhamuns0Eancestry0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A DNA analysis last year hailed as "the final word" on the famous pharaoh's family tree has been criticised as anything but (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4381438 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:18:44 +0100 4381438 Need a new metabolic pathway? Steal a few genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4376422&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F11df37bb%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A0A0A90Eneed0Ea0Enew0Emetabolic0Epathway0Esteal0Ea0Efew0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Stolen genes explain how microbe came by a new metabolic pathway (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4376422 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:18:31 +0100 4376422 Bedbug DNA reveals pockets of resistance to pesticides http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4376423&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F11d56747%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn20A0A0A50Ebedbug0Edna0Ereveals0Epockets0Eof0Eresistance0Eto0Epesticides0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Having trouble removing bedbugs, even with pesticides? It might be down to their genes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4376423 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +0100 4376423 The genetic basis of friendship networks http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359717&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F11bec4ef%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn199830Ethe0Egenetic0Ebasis0Eof0Efriendship0Enetworks0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Friends are unusually alike in certain genes, suggesting that it's not just reproductive partner choice that is influenced by genetics (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359717 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:10:22 +0100 4359717 Humpty Dumpty chromosomes fast-track cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4355164&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F11b1e740%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279530B80A0A0Ehumpty0Edumpty0Echromosomes0Efasttrack0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm One catastrophic event could cause hundreds of mutations, challenging the dogma that cancers form from an accumulation of mutations over time (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4355164 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:14:16 +0100 4355164 Can DNA reveal invasive aliens? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4341761&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F119a6158%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279520B40A0A0Ecan0Edna0Ereveal0Einvasive0Ealiens0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Environmental DNA evidence is being rolled out on a grand scale in the US to track invasive species, but the nation's legal system is lagging (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4341761 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:30:01 +0100 4341761 Cluster model shows how first cells could have divided http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4317224&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1153101f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A9279420B40A0A0Ecluster0Emodel0Eshows0Ehow0Efirst0Ecells0Ecould0Ehave0Edivided0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Biochemists have come up with model of a protocell which displays a rudimentary form of cell division, one of the key transitions in the history of life (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4317224 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:04:45 +0100 4317224 The evolutionary burst that made Earth oxygen-rich http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4283995&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F10e2b9ce%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8279220B40A0A0Ethe0Eevolutionary0Eburst0Ethat0Emade0Eearth0Eoxygenrich0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Gene families involved in respiration and photosynthesis arose in a short evolutionary burst which began around 3.3 billion years ago (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4283995 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:47:38 +0100 4283995 'Impulsivity gene' found in violent offenders http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4283996&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F10e2006b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1990A30Eimpulsivity0Egene0Efound0Ein0Eviolent0Eoffenders0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A gene mutation linked with impulsivity has been discovered in Finnish men convicted of violence crimes and arson (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4283996 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:06:00 +0100 4283996 New genes needed for survival too http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4283997&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F10e0af03%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8279220B80A0A0Enew0Egenes0Eneeded0Efor0Esurvival0Etoo0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Modern mutations are as important for fruit flies as genes formed millions of years ago (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4283997 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:46:00 +0100 4283997 Is mitochondrial DNA the secret of prostate cancer? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4274420&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F10c86769%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn198940Eis0Emitochondrial0Edna0Ethe0Esecret0Eof0Eprostate0Ecancer0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Fresh insight into prostate cancer has come in a study that shows the mitochondrial DNA of human prostate cancer cells are riddled with mutations (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4274420 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:31:02 +0100 4274420 Fetal genome mapped from mother's blood for first time http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4240686&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F106b996d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn198350Efetal0Egenome0Emapped0Efrom0Emothers0Eblood0Efor0Efirst0Etime0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A fetus has had its entire genome mapped from a sample of its mother's blood, opening the door to new prenatal diagnoses of genetic disease (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4240686 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:05:45 +0100 4240686 Altered gene can make boys develop as girls http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4240687&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F10682d64%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn198270Ealtered0Egene0Ecan0Emake0Eboys0Edevelop0Eas0Egirls0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A genetic mutation has been uncovered that might cause male embryos to develop female characteristics (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4240687 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:07:00 +0100 4240687 Feeling blue? Try a dose of blue light http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4236217&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F1061fe29%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn198220Efeeling0Eblue0Etry0Ea0Edose0Eof0Eblue0Elight0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Depressed mice have been cured by activating brain cells with pulses of light (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4236217 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:10:17 +0100 4236217 Arsenic-based bacteria point to new life forms http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4223449&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F103991b3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1980A50Earsenicbased0Ebacteria0Epoint0Eto0Enew0Elife0Eforms0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Bacteria that grow without the essential element phosphorous have been isolated from California's Mono Lake (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4223449 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:51:20 +0100 4223449 Huntington's symptoms appear a decade before diagnosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4223450&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F103795c9%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1980A20Ehuntingtons0Esymptoms0Eappear0Ea0Edecade0Ebefore0Ediagnosis0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Simple drawing tasks can be used to help identify people with Huntington's disease around 10 years before clinical diagnosis (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4223450 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:17:00 +0100 4223450 The danger of unreliable paternity tests http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4218277&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2F102fbc1d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8278930B20A0A0Ethe0Edanger0Eof0Eunreliable0Epaternity0Etests0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Can prenatal blood tests identify a fetus's father? The result could sway a decision to abort but our investigation suggests it isn't always accurate (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4218277 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:03:03 +0100 4218277 Blind mice can see where they run http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4181840&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Ffc5de78%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn197440Eblind0Emice0Ecan0Esee0Ewhere0Ethey0Erun0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Prosthetic retina deciphers brain's visual code to let blind mice see (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4181840 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:17:11 +0100 4181840 Gene detectives track the rhino killers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4174405&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Ffbcea3e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8278740B10A0A0Egene0Edetectives0Etrack0Ethe0Erhino0Ekillers0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A database of rhinoceros DNA could help in the fight against organised crime (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4174405 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:01:52 +0100 4174405 Obesity gene leads to overeating http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4174406&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Ffb3ebde%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn197320Eobesity0Egene0Eleads0Eto0Eovereating0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Mice with extra copies of an obesity gene eat too much – more evidence that genes can predispose you to being overweight (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4174406 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:26:00 +0100 4174406 Personal genomics tests prompt lifestyle changes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4137866&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Ff61b3a1%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn196880Epersonal0Egenomics0Etests0Eprompt0Elifestyle0Echanges0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A small dose of genetic information could cure complacency about weight loss and exercise (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4137866 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:23:54 +0100 4137866 Genes marked by stress make grandchildren mentally ill http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4131231&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Ff5178ae%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8278530B50A0A0Egenes0Emarked0Eby0Estress0Emake0Egrandchildren0Ementally0Eill0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A little thing called methylation means that parental neglect, or eating a poor diet, could lead to depression or schizophrenia two generations later (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4131231 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:07:41 +0100 4131231 US justice department raises doubt over gene patents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4131232&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Ff4de8a6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn19670A0Eus0Ejustice0Edepartment0Eraises0Edoubt0Eover0Egene0Epatents0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The federal government say genes should not be eligible for patenting if they are found naturally in the body (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4131232 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:48:00 +0100 4131232 Prospective fathers should watch what they eat http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4084885&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fee47cb8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8278330B70A0A0Eprospective0Efathers0Eshould0Ewatch0Ewhat0Ethey0Eeat0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm What fathers eat influences whether their daughters inherit diabetes – in mice, at least (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4084885 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:04:24 +0100 4084885 Gene therapy proposed to treat depression http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4084886&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fee47cb4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8278310B90A0A0Egene0Etherapy0Eproposed0Eto0Etreat0Edepression0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Injecting a gene into the brains of people with depression could help them – it would be the first attempt to treat mental illness this way (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4084886 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:00 +0100 4084886 50 ideas to change science: Genetics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4064007&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Feb0d7f3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A8278150B60A0A0E50A0Eideas0Eto0Echange0Escience0Egenetics0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm After the genome, it's time for the next level: the interactome and phenome. Expect biotech wizardry and a stream of Jurassic Park headlines along the way (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4064007 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:30:59 +0100 4064007 Have gene findings taken the stigma from ADHD? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4016885&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fe4603ea%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn195280Ehave0Egene0Efindings0Etaken0Ethe0Estigma0Efrom0Eadhd0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A genetic explanation for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder emerges, weakening the blame put on parenting and food additives (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4016885 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 17:15:41 +0100 4016885 Zoologger: Ancient air-breathing, triple-jawed fish http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4010259&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fe3596ab%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn195120Ezoologger0Eancient0Eairbreathing0Etriplejawed0Efish0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm If it ain't bust, don't fix it – the butterflyfish has taken the saying to extremes, living the same peculiar lifestyle for 57 million years (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4010259 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:44:09 +0100 4010259 Pulses of light spark muscle movement http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4010260&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fe31a11e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1950A90Epulses0Eof0Elight0Espark0Emuscle0Emovement0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A technology that allows nerves to be switched on and off with light could one day help paralysed people to walk again (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4010260 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:58:00 +0100 4010260 Leading cause of blindness identified http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4010261&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fe28e542%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn1950A20Eleading0Ecause0Eof0Eblindness0Eidentified0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Age-related macular degeneration causes half of all blindness in the western world, but new treatments may now be over the horizon (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4010261 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:59:00 +0100 4010261 Cousin virus suggests HIV may be deadly for millennia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3979592&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fddc3443%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn194640Ecousin0Evirus0Esuggests0Ehiv0Emay0Ebe0Edeadly0Efor0Emillennia0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Simian immunodeficiency virus, which does not cause AIDS but gave us HIV, seems far older than we thought – dashing hopes that HIV might weaken soon (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3979592 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:55:37 +0100 3979592 Chemical patterns on DNA mark out obesity genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3975472&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fdd39e9a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn194580Echemical0Epatterns0Eon0Edna0Emark0Eout0Eobesity0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Epigenetic changes – changes to gene activity that occur during a person's life – could flag up people at risk of becoming obese (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3975472 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:51:45 +0100 3975472 Graveyard DNA rewrites African American history http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3975473&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fdd18205%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn194550Egraveyard0Edna0Erewrites0Eafrican0Eamerican0Ehistory0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm DNA from 15th-century skeletons buried on a Caribbean island reveals that Columbus had African shipmates (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3975473 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:43:00 +0100 3975473 Transgenic fish swimming towards a plate near you http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3972002&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fdc9e585%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277830B80A0A0Etransgenic0Efish0Eswimming0Etowards0Ea0Eplate0Enear0Eyou0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm If the US approves genetically modified fish for human consumption, the implications will be global (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3972002 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:04:27 +0100 3972002 Smoking, bad for your fertility and your child's http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3950036&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fd9829f3%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn194340Esmoking0Ebad0Efor0Eyour0Efertility0Eand0Eyour0Echilds0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Would-be mums who smoke risk damaging the fertility of their children (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3950036 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:07:47 +0100 3950036 First Irish genome sequenced http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3945092&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fd8a9ae8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A727770A0B20A10Efirst0Eirish0Egenome0Esequenced0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Analysis of the genome of an Irishman reveals that his compatriots are genetically distinct from their European neighbours (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3945092 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:40:42 +0100 3945092 Master gene-shuffler makes us all different http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3941219&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fd816633%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn194110Emaster0Egeneshuffler0Emakes0Eus0Eall0Edifferent0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm DNA fingerprint pioneer Alec Jeffreys has found a key gene behind human variation and evolution (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3941219 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:48:25 +0100 3941219 Ancient bacteria could improve anti-ageing cosmetics http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3927469&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fd5d9f87%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn193920Eancient0Ebacteria0Ecould0Eimprove0Eantiageing0Ecosmetics0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Cyanobacteria survived strong UV exposure for a billion years – the secret to their success could be key to new sunscreens and "anti-ageing" products (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3927469 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:05:15 +0100 3927469 Slavoj Žižek: Wake up and smell the apocalypse http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3919201&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fd404b9c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277510B10A0A0Eslavoj0Ezizek0Ewake0Eup0Eand0Esmell0Ethe0Eapocalypse0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The Marxist philosopher says environmentalism is a new opiate of the people, Bill Gates has privatised part of our intellect, and reality is incomplete (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3919201 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:10:09 +0100 3919201 Don't stand in the way of genomes for all http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3898340&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fd12d6ce%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277450B50A0A0Edont0Estand0Ein0Ethe0Eway0Eof0Egenomes0Efor0Eall0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A crackdown on firms selling gene tests direct to the consumer would come at a cost, argue Daniel MacArthur and Caroline Wright (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3898340 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:01:05 +0100 3898340 Killer T-cells, the fix for organ rejection? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890138&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fcfc907e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277440B10A0A0Ekiller0Etcells0Ethe0Efix0Efor0Eorgan0Erejection0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Cells that selectively suppress immune response in the liver of mice could be used to create "immune-tolerant" organs (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890138 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:07:13 +0100 3890138 How DNA evidence creates victims of chance http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3879770&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fce8dcab%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277430B30A0A0Ehow0Edna0Eevidence0Ecreates0Evictims0Eof0Echance0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm In the second part of New Scientist's special investigation, we show that the odds attached to a piece of DNA evidence can vary enormously (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3879770 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:01:54 +0100 3879770 Chimp culture, chimp genes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3875318&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fce262fc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn193240Echimp0Eculture0Echimp0Egenes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm From knuckle-knocking to slapping, chimpanzees' different behaviours are culturally determined &ndash or are they? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3875318 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:11:50 +0100 3875318 The genetical evolution of chimp culture http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3879771&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fce262fc%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn193240Ethe0Egenetical0Eevolution0Eof0Echimp0Eculture0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm From knuckle-knocking to slapping, chimpanzees' different behaviours are culturally determined – or are they? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3879771 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:01:00 +0100 3879771 Fallible DNA evidence can mean prison or freedom http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3857257&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fcb7741c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277330B50A0A0Efallible0Edna0Eevidence0Ecan0Emean0Eprison0Eor0Efreedom0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Expert interpretations of DNA profiles can seal a suspect's fate. A special New Scientist investigation reveals how variable such opinions can be (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3857257 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:22:24 +0100 3857257 Gene variant role in Parkinson's uncovered http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807141&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fc6b516a%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277140B40A0A0Egene0Evariant0Erole0Ein0Eparkinsons0Euncovered0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm An RNA fragment known to be implicated in Parkinson's has been shown to cause the death of neurons in the brains of fruit flies (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807141 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:13:02 +0100 3807141 Regulation could save genome scanning, not kill it http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3801382&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fc613bd6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7277130B90A0A0Eregulation0Ecould0Esave0Egenome0Escanning0Enot0Ekill0Eit0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The personal genomics industry has been bruised by the US Congress, but embracing sensible regulation could shift it to the heart of clinical medicine (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3801382 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:10:42 +0100 3801382 Single gene could be key to a baby's first breath http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3783158&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fc352dd7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn192180Esingle0Egene0Ecould0Ebe0Ekey0Eto0Ea0Ebabys0Efirst0Ebreath0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Mouse studies show the Teashirt 3 gene helps newborns breathe and might explain why some fail to (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3783158 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:10:59 +0100 3783158 Chilled genes are hot hope for new vaccines http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3745997&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fbe2e808%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn191650Echilled0Egenes0Eare0Ehot0Ehope0Efor0Enew0Evaccines0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genes "borrowed" from Arctic bacteria that cannot survive at body temperature successfully protect against disease before safely dying off (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3745997 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:09:14 +0100 3745997 Gene switches sexual desires of female mice http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3739702&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fbcdb333%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7276820B60A0A0Egene0Eswitches0Esexual0Edesires0Eof0Efemale0Emice0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Female mice lacking a vital enzyme reject the advances of males and attempt to mate with other females instead (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3739702 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:13:24 +0100 3739702 Debate over gender disorder drug http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3736090&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fbc6eba5%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn191510Edebate0Eover0Egender0Edisorder0Edrug0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A drug for preventing "abnormal" genitalia in girls has raised ethical issues in the US (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3736090 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:27:10 +0100 3736090 Can a gene test tell you whether you'll live to 100? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3736091&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fbc55de7%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7276830B0A0A0A0Ecan0Ea0Egene0Etest0Etell0Eyou0Ewhether0Eyoull0Elive0Eto0E10A0A0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic markers found in people who lived to be 100 years old raise the possibility of predicting longevity from a genome scan (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3736091 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:16:00 +0100 3736091 Solid-state systems could sequence a genome for $100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3732316&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fbbeeb38%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn191380Esolidstate0Esystems0Ecould0Esequence0Ea0Egenome0Efor0E10A0A0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A chip that can read DNA sequences in a fraction of the time promises to slash the cost of genome sequencing (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3732316 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:42:56 +0100 3732316 If you've got great genes, it pays to be extrovert http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726097&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fbb0af86%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7276740B20A0A0Eif0Eyouve0Egot0Egreat0Egenes0Eit0Epays0Eto0Ebe0Eextrovert0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Extroverts are born not made, they say. But what if we tailor our personalities to our surroundings to make the most of our genes? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726097 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:50:43 +0100 3726097 DNA tests to reveal ancestral villages http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723073&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb99b044%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A7276750B20A0A0Edna0Etests0Eto0Ereveal0Eancestral0Evillages0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm It's not just our country of ancestral origin that our DNA can show – the villages our ancestors lived in may also be determined (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723073 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:15:14 +0100 3723073 Tibetans adapted to high life at record-breaking rate http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3717384&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb87b37e%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn191170Etibetans0Eadapted0Eto0Ehigh0Elife0Eat0Erecordbreaking0Erate0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm People in Tibet have genetically adapted to life at altitude in the past 3000 years – the fastest genetic change known to have occurred in humans (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3717384 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:11:09 +0100 3717384 Plant nurseries in clover after finding four-leaf gene http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3717385&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb8573f4%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn191120Eplant0Enurseries0Ein0Eclover0Eafter0Efinding0Efourleaf0Egene0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Gene finds could give us all the four-leaf clovers we want, as well as other rare coloured and patterned varieties, and new ornamental hybrids (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3717385 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:04:00 +0100 3717385 Evolvability: How to cash in on the genetic lottery http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3717386&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb8358c8%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276610B40A0A0Eevolvability0Ehow0Eto0Ecash0Ein0Eon0Ethe0Egenetic0Elottery0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm When the going gets tough, the tough get evolving – and some organisms have ways to stack the odds in their favour (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3717386 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:27:00 +0100 3717386 Zoo plans to bring rare animals back from the dead http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3713142&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb7c77ef%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276630B60A0A0Ezoo0Eplans0Eto0Ebring0Erare0Eanimals0Eback0Efrom0Ethe0Edead0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Stem cells already produced from a dead monkey could be reprogrammed to become sperm and eggs (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3713142 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:17:41 +0100 3713142 Tutankhamen 'killed by sickle-cell disease' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3698475&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb684a1d%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn190A940Etutankhamen0Ekilled0Eby0Esicklecell0Edisease0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A new interpretation of pathological evidence from the boy king's mummy suggests he succumbed to an inherited blood disorder (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3698475 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:50:24 +0100 3698475 Genome at 10: The hunt for the 'dark matter' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3694309&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb651964%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276510B60A0A0Egenome0Eat0E10A0Ethe0Ehunt0Efor0Ethe0Edark0Ematter0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm We know many diseases are partly inherited, so geneticists are baffled by their failure to find the genetic variants responsible (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3694309 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 07:06:28 +0100 3694309 Vital fruit and berry collection set for destruction http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3694310&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb6265a6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276630B50A0A0Evital0Efruit0Eand0Eberry0Ecollection0Eset0Efor0Edestruction0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A world-class Russian seed bank is due to be bulldozed this year to make way for new homes (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3694310 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:32:00 +0100 3694310 Genome at 10: Meet your ancestors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3694311&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb5ec183%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276510B30A0A0Egenome0Eat0E10A0Emeet0Eyour0Eancestors0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Gene-testing companies promise to find distant relatives or show that you're related to famous historical figures. Should you believe them? (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3694311 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100 3694311 Faulty internal clock linked to diabetes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3689867&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb5c2414%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276640B20A0A0Efaulty0Einternal0Eclock0Elinked0Eto0Ediabetes0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Insulin-producing cells from mice produce only half normal levels of the hormone if their "clock" genes are not working (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3689867 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:04:02 +0100 3689867 Genome at 10: Faster, cheaper... worse http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3689868&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb59f632%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276510B50A0A0Egenome0Eat0E10A0Efaster0Echeaper0Eworse0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Sequencing genomes is now much faster and cheaper, but not better – yet. The next generation of sequencing technology will take results to a new level (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3689868 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:15:00 +0100 3689868 Genome at 10: A dizzying journey into complexity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3689869&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb584b6b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276510B40A0A0Egenome0Eat0E10A0Ea0Edizzying0Ejourney0Einto0Ecomplexity0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm We thought the machinery of the cell was beautifully elegant – but it has turned out to be a hideously complicated mess that goes wrong all too often (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3689869 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100 3689869 Genome at 10: Medicine's slow revolution http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3686059&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb550460%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276510B20A0A0Egenome0Eat0E10A0Emedicines0Eslow0Erevolution0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Genetic testing is already saving lives, and the numbers benefitting should soon grow dramatically (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3686059 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:33:15 +0100 3686059 The fruit fly formerly known as Drosophila http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3686060&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb542f95%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276560B20A0A0Ethe0Efruit0Efly0Eformerly0Eknown0Eas0Edrosophila0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm The famous fly is to be renamed – it's a bad idea, says ecologist Kim van der Linde, while geneticist Amir Yassin says change is overdue (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3686060 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:24:00 +0100 3686060 Weakened flu virus proves ideal vaccine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3686061&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb535392%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276540B60A0A0Eweakened0Eflu0Evirus0Eproves0Eideal0Evaccine0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A "crippled" influenza vaccine provokes the same immune response as a natural infection – without causing illness (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3686061 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:59:00 +0100 3686061 Genetic on-off switch key to evolution of complex life http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3679509&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb476b83%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276550B30A0A0Egenetic0Eonoff0Eswitch0Ekey0Eto0Eevolution0Eof0Ecomplex0Elife0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Such switches could explain how colonies of single cells evolved into multicellular organisms (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3679509 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:08:51 +0100 3679509 How religion made Jews genetically distinct http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3628457&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Faf1deae%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn190A0A80Ehow0Ereligion0Emade0Ejews0Egenetically0Edistinct0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Jewish people from different parts of the world share a genetic heritage that can be traced back to a founding population 2500 years ago (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3628457 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:07:46 +0100 3628457 Special report: Where next for synthetic life? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3651370&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fb17753c%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276220B60A0A0Especial0Ereport0Ewhere0Enext0Efor0Esynthetic0Elife0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Craig Venter's creation of a synthetic cell was a tour de force, but the fruits of synthetic biology are more likely to come by other means (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3651370 Wed, 26 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3651370 Do you care what happens to a baby's blood sample? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3584498&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Faa5d0e6%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn189450Edo0Eyou0Ecare0Ewhat0Ehappens0Eto0Ea0Ebabys0Eblood0Esample0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Pinpricks of blood taken from newborns are a gold mine for medical research – but now some US parents are raising privacy worries (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3584498 Fri, 21 May 2010 10:48:34 +0100 3584498 I, microbe: Sequencing the bugs in our bodies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3584499&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Faa2d7c0%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn189430Ei0Emicrobe0Esequencing0Ethe0Ebugs0Ein0Eour0Ebodies0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm NIH researchers publish the genomes of 178 microbes that call the human body home – the project could lead to new treatments for disease (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3584499 Thu, 20 May 2010 19:32:00 +0100 3584499 Immaculate creation: birth of the first synthetic cell http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3584500&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Faa23936%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn189420Eimmaculate0Ecreation0Ebirth0Eof0Ethe0Efirst0Esynthetic0Ecell0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Craig Venter's team has assembled a living organism from scratch – now the philosophical arguments can start about whether he has created life (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3584500 Thu, 20 May 2010 16:55:00 +0100 3584500 FDA eyes up personal genome scans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3584501&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fa9c057b%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A6276130B60A0A0Efda0Eeyes0Eup0Epersonal0Egenome0Escans0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm When does a personal genome scan count as a medical device? That's the question hanging over firms that offer assessments of health risks based on DNA (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3584501 Wed, 19 May 2010 14:58:00 +0100 3584501 Awaken 'sleeping' eggs to boost fertility http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3572553&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fa918704%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cdn189210Eawaken0Esleeping0Eeggs0Eto0Eboost0Efertility0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm Dormant eggs in mouse ovaries have been awoken and used to create healthy pups. The same approach might boost fertility in women (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3572553 Mon, 17 May 2010 19:08:47 +0100 3572553 Neanderthals not the only apes humans bred with http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3554950&cid=s_33074_50_f&fid=33074&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.newscientist.com%2Fc%2F749%2Ff%2F10913%2Fs%2Fa797c7f%2Fl%2F0L0Snewscientist0N0Carticle0Cmg20A62760A30B60A0A0Eneanderthals0Enot0Ethe0Eonly0Eapes0Ehumans0Ebred0Ewith0Bhtml0DDCMP0FOTC0Erss0Gnsref0Fgenetics%2Fstory01.htm A growing body of evidence suggests that our ancestors got it on with extinct hominid species, including Neanderthals and other Homo species (Source: New Scientist - Genetics) New Scientist - Genetics journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3554950 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:39:57 +0100 3554950