While 14 MODY subtypes have been recognised so far, this newly identified variant—named MODY 15 ... explained that MODY 15 is caused by an affected ABCC8 gene that controls the functioning ...

The discovery of a gene variant that rids the brain of toxic plaques linked to Alzheimer's might lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers report. The variant arises naturally in people ...

Putting the uniquely human version of a certain gene into mice changed the way that ... but humans have a unique variant. Yoko Tajima, a postdoctoral associate in Darnell's lab, led an effort ...

Scientists have found a version of a particular gene that may explain why some people ... 20 percent carried a common HLA variant called HLA-B*15:01. People carrying two copies of this variant ...

An effort to diversify genetic studies has led to a discovery about Parkinson’s disease: A gene variant that raises the risk of Parkinson’s in people of Nigerian (and other African ...

There is evidence HLA gene variants are associated with antibody responses to tetanus, measles and hepatitis B vaccines, but actual real-world evidence of efficacy in regards to infections hasn't ...

An effort to diversify genetic studies has led to a discovery about Parkinson's disease: a gene variant that raises the risk of Parkinson's in people of African ancestry. An effort to diversify ...

A gene variant on chromosome 12, named QT12, enables rice plants to maintain high grain yields under elevated nighttime temperatures by altering starch formation and reducing grain chalkiness.

The discovery of a gene variant that protects against an early, insidious form of Alzheimer's could lead to new treatments for the disease. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Specifically, the rs6265 gene variant was associated with poorer cognition. This gene variant is related to brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, which is the most common growth factor in ...

seemingly because she carried two copies of the Christchurch variant. The new study found that 27 relatives with just one Christchurch gene developed symptoms around age 52, roughly five years ...