A cutting-edge genomic analysis method has helped researchers track new genetic contributors relevant to diabetes. The results provide a first example that the new tool can help decipher many complex diseases such as obesity and cancer. Continue reading
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Genetic clues to insulin production: Genomic analysis method helps track genetic contributors relevant to diabetes
A cutting-edge genomic analysis method has helped researchers track new genetic contributors relevant to diabetes. The results provide a first example that the new tool can help decipher many complex diseases such as obesity and cancer. Continue reading
Centenary Institute Lawrence Creative Prize 2012 – Video
Centenary Institute Lawrence Creative Prize 2012 The winner of the Centenary Institute Lawrence Creative Prize is Dr Jian Yang, from the Diamantina Institute of the University of Queensland. He has solved one of the great puzzles of human genetics mdash;why the genes typically implicated in inherited diseases like schizophrenia, obesity and diabetes only account for a small amount of their heritability. Read more about his great achievement here: bit.lyFrom:CentenaryInstituteViews:5 0ratingsTime:02:15More inScience Technology Continue reading
Half of Thailand's Buddhist monks are obese: Study
London, Aug 1 (IANS) Pot-bellied Buddhist monks, striving to reach spiritual enlightenment, could be hampered in their pursuit of nirvana because of obesity and lifestyle diseases, a study has suggested. Continue reading