Sentences with phrase «genetic studies indicate»

Although the genetic studies indicated that the female offspring were the result of parthenogenesis, researchers have yet to untangle the cellular factors that explain how and why this happened.

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Cases of identical twins separated at birth who were outlined in this study indicated that only one third of our ability to think creatively is genetic.
A new study indicates that bone strength may be inherited and that its genetic determinants are to some extent shared with bone mineral density.
These results can also be used by researchers studying the genetic underpinnings of mental disorders, as they indicate that the same genes might be associated with increased risk for various psychiatric disorders.»
Hwang claimed his stem cells did not result from parthenogenesis, but George Daley, head of the study, showed that the genome of Hwang's cell line has a genetic signature that indicates it sprang from a parthenogenetic embryo.
The small tags in each ear indicate that this individual had been previously captured and genetic material was sampled as part of a study to understand the dynamics of the hybrid zone in southern California.
A new study indicates that, at least for most major groups in the United States, self - identified ethnicity corresponds closely with what genetic markers reveal, suggesting that race can be a useful guide to at least some aspects of biology.
The results of a genetic study described today in the journal Science, however, indicate that the elephants form distinct groups and thus merit recognition as separate species.
«While many genes have been identified as genetic regulators of sleep or metabolic state, mounting evidence from our study indicates that translin functions as a unique integrator of these processes,» said Kazuma Murakami, co-first author and a Ph.D. student in the FAU / Max Planck Florida Institute Integrative Biology and Neuroscience (IBAN) program.
In contrast to fossil - based studies that place the appearance of land plants and fungi at around 480 million years ago, the genetic findings indicate that land plants and fungi evolved approximately 700 million and 1,300 million years ago, respectively.
The study indicates that brain networks supporting basic psychological functions such as attention do not communicate appropriately in young individuals at genetic risk for illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Two studies published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease indicate that some of the pathologic changes associated with Alzheimer's disease in older individuals are not apparent in young people who carry the apolipoprotein (APOE) genetic risk factor for developing the disease.
What's more, genetic studies of modern humans indicate that we are all descended from...
Some genetic studies, many on mitochondrial DNA of living people, supported this picture by indicating a relatively early split between Aborigines and other non-Africans.
A new study indicates that the distinctive mammal's genetic code is an eclectic brew of bird, reptile and mammal.
The effectiveness of SRIs suggests serotonin may have a role in the disorder, and genetic studies have indicated that glutamate may also be important - this neurotransmitter is thought to be critical to a neural circuit involved in making rewarding decisions, which often malfunctions in patients with OCD.
A startling new study of fragile X syndrome — the most common cause of inherited mental retardation as well as a leading genetic cause of autism — indicates that not only can malformed nerves be repaired but that behavior can be restored to normal, or nearly so.
A recent human study also indicated a genetic association of the αCaMKII gene with bipolar disorder, and decreased expression of αCaMKII has been observed in postmortem brains of patients with bipolar disorder.
An analysis of wild rabbit fossils indicates a genetic divergence 15,000 years ago, the study authors said.
At this stage, it's I think still premature to be very sure about the cell identity reprogram, but these studies used different genetic fate mapping strategies to demonstrate, or to indicate which cell types are reprogrammed.
8/27/2008 First Gene Associated with Dry Macular Degeneration Found Findings indicate possible adverse consequences to new RNA therapies In a study that underscores the important role that individual genetic profiles will play in the development of new therapies for disease, a multi-institutional research team — led... More...
A possible link between circadian clocks, regulation of glucose metabolism, and melatonin signaling in the pancreas was indicated by genetic studies (255).
Previous studies have indicated that these remarkable differences between male morphs are under strict genetic control and are determined by a single genetic region.
Recent studies indicated that autoimmune diseases like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) are induced by genetic or environment - induced alterations of immune regulatory pathways whose function is to avoid or limit the activation / expansion of self - reactive T lymphocytes.
Even so, just a small number of individuals in 1 study became headache - free by just eliminating these food items, epidemiological research is indicating that genetic factors could be an underlying reason.
In the twin study, the genetic correlation between grit and conscientiousness was.86, which indicates the high extent to which the same genes are affecting the two constructs.
The studies of hereditary cataracts indicate that in addition to HSF4 mutations there are other genetic factors that can contribute to the development of the disease in the above mentioned breeds.
In 2015, a study using a number of genetic markers indicated that the Siberian Husky, the Alaskan Malamute and the Alaskan husky share a close genetic relationship between each other and were related to Chukotka sled dogs from Siberia.
Several studies indicate that the genetic mutation is fairly common in Maine Coon cats and about 30 % of Maine Coons carry the mutation.
«Past studies have indicated genetic differentiation between the species, but this suggests we may need to take a closer look.»
Recent quantitative genetics and genomic studies with echinoids indicate the presence of traits to facilitate resilience and adaptation (genetic) to ocean acidification [31,32,54,109], ocean warming and both stressors [110].
Genetic studies have indicated that genes often play an important role in the development of mental disorders, via developmental pathways interacting with environmental factors.
Given that our predictions regard overall genetic fitness, rather than any specific cue of genetic fitness (e.g., masculinity, symmetry, MHC heterogeneity), a group of trained research assistants (n = 5 in study 1; n = 4 in study 2) rated the facial attractiveness of each spouse from the photographs that were taken at baseline, using a scale ranging from 1 to 10, where higher ratings indicated more physically attractive faces.
Adoption studies indicate that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to the risk of developing antisocial personality disorder.
In the twin study, the genetic correlation between grit and conscientiousness was.86, which indicates the high extent to which the same genes are affecting the two constructs.
Tuvblad and colleagues» study [70] on genetic and environmental determinants of the psychopathic personality in a community sample of 5 - year - old twins indicated that both genetic and shared environmental influences are of importance for psychopathy personality traits in childhood.
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