13 June 2012 Gene may trigger prostate cancer University of California Davis A mutated gene could be responsible for triggering prostate cancer, new research has found. The relevant gene, p53, encodes…
1 June 2012 Mutant flies lose sleep over restless leg syndrome Emory University Mutations in the gene BTBD9 which is believed to be associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS) in humans has been found…
16 February 2012 Study identifies cancer risks associated with Lynch syndrome University of Melbourne People with Lynch syndrome are at a greater risk of developing a wide variety of cancers than the general public, a new study…
14 December 2011 Genetic changes observed in stem cells University of Melbourne Genetic changes, similar to those acquired in human cancers, have been observed occurring in the stem cells in the latest…