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August 18, 2022 — A variant typical of the Finnish population that protects against heart diseases was identified in the FinnGen genomic study coordinated by the University of Helsinki. The …
New Gene Variant That Protects Against Coronary Heart Disease Uncovered Read MoreWhile mild COVID-19 increases venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk, those events are much less likely for vaccinated than unvaccinated patients, a large population-based study showed. COVID-19 overall raised 30-day risk of …
VTE Risk Substantially Lower in Breakthrough COVID Cases Read MoreResearchers have succeeded in making photosynthesis more efficient in soybean plants, in a major breakthrough that will mean less forest has to be cut down to make way for farms …
Genetic tweaks to upgrade photosynthesis boost soy yield by a fifth Read Moreor recently introduced patent bill would authorize patents on abstract ideas just for including computer jargon, and would even legalize the patenting of human genes. The “Patent Eligibility Restoration Act,” …
New Bill Would Bring Back Terrible Software and Genetic Patents Read MoreRNA edQTL map in human tissues. Credit: Nature (2022). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-022-05052-x A team of researchers at Stanford University, working with two colleagues from Fudan University and another from the Broad …
Genetic variants that dampen A-to-I RNA editing associated with increased risk of autoimmune disorders Read MoreMolecular structures of the main bioactive compounds of Apiaceae plants. Credit: Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Recently, scientists from Nanjing Agricultural University summarized the current state of Apiaceae …
The complex origins of Apiaceae and the current state of research Read MoreA common genetic link is associated with the frequent co-occurrence of trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome. Variations at DIRC3 also increase fibroblast activity and correlate with diabetes. These findings …
Genetic Link Explains Comorbid Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Read MoreHave insurers and defendants been overpaying for asbestos liability claims? Are there other ongoing toxic torts where that might be true today? The questions arise as a result of a …
Have Insurers Paid Too Much for Asbestos and Other Toxic Torts? Read MoreGenetic diseases are a common occurrence that happens when, “A mutation (a harmful change to a gene, also known as a pathogenic variant) affects your genes or when you have …
5 Health Issues That Are Genetically Passed Down. Will You Have One? — Eat This Not That Read MoreThe application of UV Light to controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) remains an area of active research and innovation, with a recent focus on pathogenic resistance. One company, BioLumic, is focusing on …
UV light signals program plants to unlock their genetic potential Read More
