Genes

• Year in space put astronaut’s immune system on high alert

  A number of genes connected to his immune system became hyperactive, compared to the astronaut's identical twin who remained on Earth.

  Science

  Feb 15, 2019
  
• These are the genes that may explain why you have a unibrow, bald spot or grey hair

  Scientists have been meticulously studying genetics and how they make up our appearance and now they say they’ve discovered the first gene identified for greying hair.

  Health

  Mar 2, 2016
  
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• Study reveals flaws in gene testing; results often conflict

  The first report from a big public-private project to improve genetic testing reveals it is not as rock solid as many people believe, with flaws that result in some people wrongly advised to worry about a disease risk and others wrongly told they can relax.

  Health

  May 28, 2015
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• Heart rhythm disorder can devastate families

  When Katherine Dines was ready to start a family, she wanted to make sure there wasn't something lurking in her genetic makeup that could threaten the health of her children.

  Health

  Nov 6, 2014
• Canadian hospital challenging human DNA patents

  A Canadian hospital is launching a court challenge with the ultimate goal of invalidating patents on human genes.

  Canada

  Nov 3, 2014