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Health News Archives

Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs

Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
The information may help accelerate research into diseases and treatments, experts say

New Technology Shows Human Genome in 3-D
Technique lets researchers see how and where DNA fits into cells

Potential Pieces of Autism Puzzle Revealed
Researchers identify possible genetic links, but urge further study

Gene Discovery May Advance Head and Neck Cancer Therapy
Expanded list of genetic links might improve diagnosis, treatment, researchers say

Deep Sea Microbes Shed Light on Human Biology
Scientists determine structure of enzymes involved in making ribosomes

Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Before Birth Affects DNA
Cigarettes may trigger prenatal gene changes, leading to lifelong health problems, study suggests

Gene ’Fix’ in Egg Prevents Inherited Diseases in Monkeys
But the technique is bound to be controversial if tried in humans, experts warn

Genetic Discovery May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
Finding will help predict patient response to therapy, researchers say

Genome Sequencing Gets More Affordable
Stanford researcher says he completed the task for $50,000