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Red blood cells (illustration)

Order matters: sequence of genetic mutations determines how cancer behaves

11 Feb 2015

The order in which genetic mutations are acquired determines how an individual cancer behaves, according to research from the University of Cambridge...

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Micrograph of a plasmacytoma, a hematological malignancy

Researchers discover new test for chronic blood cancers

10 Dec 2013

A new test for blood cancers will catch many more cases than the present test that identifies only 60 per cent.

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DNA code

Novel genetic mutations cause low metabolic rate and obesity

25 Oct 2013

Researchers believe the gene could be a useful therapeutic target for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

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Where Angels Cry

Scientists identify depression and anxiety biomarker in youths

28 Nov 2012

Test could be used as an inexpensive screening tool to facilitate early intervention.

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Abraham Pietersz. van Calraet  Landscape with Figures and Horses

Mystery of the domestication of the horse solved

08 May 2012

Research reconciles competing theories about the origin of the domestic horse.

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Heart

Genetic study shows that inflammatory protein plays a role in heart disease

15 Mar 2012

Study suggests that anti-inflammatory drugs could be used to treat cardiovascular disease.

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