Researchers have discovered three uncommon genetic variants that influence the production of insulin. The finding, published in the journal Nature Genetics, could help uncover the genetic factors that cause diabetes. Diabetes is a disease which occurs when someone has very high blood sugar levels due to the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the bodies cells not responding to insulin … Continue reading
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Genetic factors linked to gay men
PADOVA, Italy, June 16 (UPI) — Researchers in Italy suggest sexually antagonistic genetic factors in mothers may promote homosexuality in men and fertility in female relatives. However, it is not clear whether and how the genetic factors are expressed to simultaneously induce homosexuality in men and increased fertility in their mothers and maternal aunts, the researchers said Continue reading
Research and Markets: Forward-Time Population Genetics Simulations: Methods, Implementation, and Applications
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3lsg2r/forwardtime_popul) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new book “Forward-Time Population Genetics Simulations: Methods, Implementation, and Applications” to their offering. The only book available in the area of forward-time population genetics simulationsapplicable to both biomedical and evolutionary studies The rapid increase of the power of personal computers has led to the use of serious forward-time simulation programs in genetic studies. Continue reading