News articles tagged with 'ancestry'
Jumping genes, gene loss and genome dark matter
— 9 Oct 2009 09:32 | HealthIn research published by Nature, an international team describes the finest map of changes to the structure of human genomes and a resource they have developed for researchers worldwide... — full story
New research reveals the ancestral populations of India and their relationships to modern groups
— 24 Sep 2009 08:21 | HealthIn a study published in the 24th September issue of Nature, an international team describes how they harnessed modern genomic technology to explore the ancient history of India, the... — full story
Dartmouth researchers get personal with genetics
— 16 Sep 2009 13:29 | HealthTwo recent studies by Dartmouth researchers use individual genetic data to reveal the powers and limits of our current understanding of how the genome influences human health and what... — full story
Socio-cultural, genetic data work together to reveal health disparities
— 9 Sep 2009 14:13 | HealthWhen it comes to health disparities between different groups, how society sees people in terms of race might play a greater role than genetics, according to a new University of Florida... — full story
No such thing as ethnic groups, genetically speaking
— 1 Sep 2009 14:18 | HealthCentral Asian ethnic groups are more defined by societal rules than ancestry. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Genetics found that overall there are more genetic differences... — full story
New biomarker predicts response to hepatitis C treatment
— 17 Aug 2009 11:21 | HealthResearchers have identified the first genetic marker that predicts response to hepatitis C treatments, and a single letter of DNA code appears to make a huge difference. Duke University... — full story
Australia discovered by the 'Southern Route'
— 22 Jul 2009 09:49 | BiologyGenetic research indicates that Australian Aborigines initially arrived via south Asia. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Evolutionary Biology have found telltale mutations... — full story
Genome sequence of a Korean individual revealed in Nature
— 8 Jul 2009 17:00 | BiologyThe genome sequence of a Korean individual is revealed in a paper published online today in journal Nature, adding further to our understanding of ethnic diversity and the individual... — full story
Perfect pitch study offers window into influences of nature and nurture
— 3 Jul 2009 02:40 | BiologyPractice, practice, practice might get you to Carnegie Hall, but for aspiring musicians, there's new evidence that genes may influence one's ability to get there, as well... — full story
Bioethicists call for federal regulation of genetic ancestry testing
— 3 Jul 2009 01:05 | HealthImagine donating a sample of your DNA to help researchers study the genetics of diabetes. The disease is common among your friends and family, and you're proud of your role in finding... — full story