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Genes and the body
How genes work in the body and how they go wrong in disease. Genes are fundamental to human biology, but what do they do and how do they interact with the environment?
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A study has identified a new genetic variant which affects susceptibility to diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy. 05/03/10 From Genes and disease
A study suggests that that some people may be genetically programmed to age at a faster rate, or may age faster depending on environmental factors. 08/02/10 From How the body works
New research has revealed a gene which regulates the rhythm of the heart. The study could ultimately help design more targeted drugs for heart problems. 11/01/10 From How the body works
Scientists have identified new mutations behind the most common type of kidney cancer. This could ultimately help in diagnosis and treatment. 07/01/10 From Genes and disease
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The genome contains all the genes required to build and maintain the body. These processes are gradually being understood, often through research on other organisms.
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Studies of genetic differences between people and populations can shed light on what makes us individual and on the history and evolution of humans as a species.
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Genes can have a powerful impact on our health, sometimes directly - through chromosome or single gene disorders - or by influencing our susceptibility to disease.
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Are we the product of our genes or of the environment that surrounds us? Undoubtedly both.
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