Genes and Gene Therapy Update

Genes and Gene Therapy Update

Genes and Gene Therapy Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 04/11/2013 01:10 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Genes and Gene Therapy page:

Study Finds Gene That May Raise Alzheimer's Risk in Blacks

04/09/2013 03:28 PM EDT

The largest study to date looking for genetic causes of Alzheimer's in African Americans may offer new clues about why blacks in the United States are twice as likely as whites to develop the deadly, brain-wasting disease.
Source: Reuters Health

Study Locates More Obesity Genes

04/07/2013 02:00 PM EDT

Findings shed light on overlap between extreme obesity and mild overweight, researcher says


Source: HealthDay