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Gene therapy offers huge potential for combating disease, doctors say
United Press International via Yahoo News· 5 days agoResearchers are engineering ways to alter genes or swap flawed ones with healthy replacements,...
Shared genetic links between sleep and neuropsychiatric conditions may lead to new treatments
Medical Xpress· 5 hours agoWhile it is understandable that the symptoms of such conditions would lead to sleep disruption and...
When will cicadas be gone in Illinois?
Peoria Journal Star· 2 days agoAccording to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, an adult periodical cicada’s life span is one month, and the University of Purdue predicted...
Lazy, burnt out or afflicted with the ‘sleepy gene’? I tried to find out why I sleep so much
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe first time I realised this could be a problem – and by problem, I mean an actual health concern...
Are pet dogs and cats the weak link in bird flu surveillance?
San Jose Mercury News· 6 hours agoAdd to that our primate compulsion to touch, kiss and caress these animals that live in our homes...
Experts Say These Are The Foods You Should Eat For A Long And Healthy Life
BuzzFeed via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoThey also contain gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), “a neurotransmitter that relaxes the body, lowers...
How to Get Rid of Drain Flies
Real Simple· 6 days agoDrain flies are a nuisance to deal with at home. The good news, however, is that drain flies are generally considered harmless—and the problem is only...
Your Genes Could Increase Your Heart Attack Risk At Election Time
IFLScience· 7 hours agoRecent research is showing how an inherited vulnerability could be behind a trend that’s long been...
It May Be More Than Just a Nightmare—How To Know if You’re Having Night Terrors
Health.com· 7 days agoNight terrors are a type of parasomnia—a group of sleep disorders that cause you to wake up abruptly...
Is coronary artery disease a genetic condition?
Medical News Today· 6 days agoWhat role does genetics play in the development of coronary artery disease? Read on to learn more, including other risk factors that may increase the...