Some Cows Respond Better to Gas-Reducing Feed Additives
Researchers tested a special feed additive called 3-NOP that helps reduce the amount of methane gas that dairy cows produce. Methane is a greenhouse gas that …
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Gene Variation Linked to Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Indian Population
Researchers studied how a specific gene related to vitamin D might affect the risk of developing Type 1 diabetes in South Indian people. They compared 150 …
Read MoreHow Competition Unlocks Hidden Genetic Traits in Tadpoles
Scientists discovered something surprising about how genes work in tadpoles: hidden genetic differences only show up when tadpoles face the right combination …
Read MoreYour Genes May Determine How Well Fish Oil Works for You
Scientists reviewed 132 studies to understand why fish oil and similar supplements work differently for different people. They found that your genes play a big …
Read MoreWhy Some People Process Medicines Differently Than Others
Scientists studied a gene called NAT2 that helps our bodies break down medicines and certain nutrients like folate. By comparing this gene across humans and …
Read MoreA Gene Variant May Increase Stroke Risk in Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers studied how a specific gene variation affects vitamin D levels and stroke risk in children and young adults with sickle cell disease. They found …
Read MoreNew Discovery About Gene Changes in Down Syndrome
Scientists studied a special gene called MTHFR that helps our bodies process important nutrients like folate. They compared 59 people with Down syndrome to 59 …
Read MoreScientists Use Special Mice to Unlock Vitamin D Secrets
Researchers used a unique group of laboratory mice called Collaborative Cross mice to better understand how vitamin D works in our bodies. These special mice …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Vitamin D Levels and Injury Risk
Researchers studied 137 elite athletes in Kazakhstan to understand how their genes affect vitamin D levels and injury risk. They found that over 60% of these …
Read MoreScientists Create a Genetic Roadmap to Grow Better Melons
Researchers have created a detailed genetic instruction manual for melons that could help farmers grow tastier, healthier fruit. They mapped out the melon's …
Read MoreA Genetic Switch That Affects Leukemia Drug Effectiveness
Scientists discovered that a tiny genetic variation in a gene called FPGS can significantly affect how well methotrexate—a common leukemia drug—works in …
Read MoreYour Genes May Control How Well You Use Omega-3 Fish Oil
Scientists have discovered that your genes play a big role in how your body uses omega-3 fatty acids, which are healthy fats found in fish and other foods. …
Read MoreGene Variations and Bone Health in Older Women
Researchers studied how a specific gene variation affects bone strength in women after menopause, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. This …
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