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Liking a lie-in & genes

According to BBC News, people who like a lie-in may now have an excuse – it is at least partly down to their genes, according to experts. Experts, who studied more than 10,000 people across Europe, found those with the … Continue reading

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Gene find could lead to drug for chronic back pain

A gene responsible for chronic pain has been identified, with scientists saying this could lead to drugs for treating long-lasting back pain. Writing in the journal Science, University of Cambridge researchers removed the HCN2 gene from pain-sensitive nerves in mice.  … Continue reading

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Non-invasive embryo gene screen

According to BBC News Health Fertility doctors say they have found a non-invasive way to screen IVF embryos for genetic abnormalities. The current method involves taking cells from the embryo itself, which experts fear may be harmful. Now UK researchers … Continue reading

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Genetic link to premature births reported

The BBC health news reports today that a gene linked to premature births has been discovered by scientists in the US and Finland. The researchers hope their study, published in Public Library of Science Genetics, could eventually lead to a … Continue reading

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