If you inherit one copy of a particular gene mutation it seems to protect you from Alzheimer's. (newscientist.com)
Under the new recommendations, the parents would learn not only if their child's heart condition is due to a particular gene mutation — they'd also learn whether she is at high risk of certain breast cancers, colon cancers, cardiomyopathies, aneurysms, and other diseases. (sciencemag.org)
Exposure to small amounts of lead may contribute to ADHD symptoms in children who have a particular gene mutation, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. (sciencedaily.com)