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The influenza virus—equipped with only eight genes of its own—hijacks the genetic material of its host cell, infecting and utilizing the human genes to execute the virus’ own operations, according to Stephen J. Elledge, a professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School...
The latest statistics underscore the looming public health problem that autism has become, and highlight the urgent need for research on causes and treatments, as well as better support services for families caring for autistic children. The CDC considers ASDs a significant public health concern, says Rice, and researchers across...
5. Stem-Cell-Created Mice The birth of yet another laboratory mouse is hardly worth noting - unless the furry creature is the first to be developed from stem cells that do not involve embryonic cells. That deserves to be called a breakthrough. The new pups, whose creation in two separate...
7. New Research on Autism Some blame vaccines, while others target mercury. But the truth is that nobody knows what causes autism or what exactly accounts for the recent rise in cases. According to new data released by the Federal Government in October, 1 in 100 American children is now...
9. New Alzheimer's Genes When it comes to understanding a disease as complex as Alzheimer's, the more the better - genes, that is. In September, 15 years since the last discovery of its kind, scientists finally identified a new set of genes that may contribute to the memory-robbing...