New research has shown that a lack of protein in a father’s diet affects sperm quality which can have a
Tag: Genes
How genetics influence nutritional requirements
Approximately 0.1% is the average genetic difference between two individuals. This small percentage is responsible for the variations of certain
Function of gene mutations linked to neurological diseases
Several gene mutations have been linked to Parkinson’s disease, but exactly how and where some of them cause their damage
How hidden DNA mutations affect tissues
Genes produce proteins that keep human body functioning and healthy, but genes that code for protein make up less than
Being overweight may change the heart structure
Being overweight may cause higher blood pressure and thicken heart muscle, leading to heart disease. Researchers used data on healthy
Yin Yang protein fuelled breast cancer
Scientists have exposed a molecule known as Yin Yang1, it may fuel tumour growth in breast cancer. The research was
Blood signature for TB diagnosis
A gene signature in the bloodstream could reveal the risk of active tuberculosis (TB) disease before symptoms begin. Such a
Alcohol may cause Alzheimer’s disease
University of Illinois at Chicago researchers has found some of the genes affected by alcohol and inflammation are also implicated in
Better sleep leads to longevity
Human cells contain internal clocks which are programmed to turn on or off thousands of genes at different times of
Germs with antibiotics resistance
Health departments working with CDC’s Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Lab Network found more than 220 instances of germs with unusual antibiotic