genetics
LPCs Essential For Human Brain Growth
Scientists have shown that the lysophosphatidylcholine transporter Mfsd2a is important for normal brain development in humans.
Mapping Antioxidant Production In Apples
An expression profiling study has identified the genes involved in proanthocyanidin production in apples.
Why Psoriasis Is Ten Times Less Common In Chinese
A genome-wide analysis has revealed that Chinese populations have only 10 out of 44 of the genes linked to psoriasis.
Gene Linked To Exfoliation Syndrome Discovered
A genome-wide association study has uncovered mutations in CACNA1A as a potential cause of exfoliation syndrome.
The Unsung Heroes Of Biomedical Research
Asian Scientist Magazine brings you the motley crew of model organisms that pioneered discovery in the 21st century.
A New Target For Intractable Epilepsy
The mTOR signaling pathway has been identified as a potential therapeutic target in patients suffering from intractable epilepsy.
Sensitive SNP Sifting With Statistics
Requiring neither genotyping nor whole-genome sequencing, the G-SCI method has been used to link genetic variations to autoimmune disease.
Six New Gene Loci Linked To Leprosy
A genome wide association study has identified six new genes linked to susceptibility to leprosy.
In The Blink Of An Eye
Nicotinic rather than dopaminergic receptors control the spontaneous blinking rate in humans, study says.
