ARTICLES RELATING TO DNA

Knowing DNA profile boosts healthy pregnancy

2013-05-13 11:20

Advances in genetic research are providing pregnant women with new ways of ensuring they have the nutritional balance they need.

DNA colon cancer test meets trial goal

2013-04-19 10:43

Exact's test, which identifies abnormal DNA in cells shed in a patient's stool, detected 92% of colorectal cancers and 42% of pre-cancerous polyps in a large late-stage study.

Record gene haul could improve cancer screening

2013-03-28 07:48

New research has nearly doubled the number of genetic variations implicated in cancer, offering fresh avenues for screening.

For sale - Nobel prize

2013-02-25 21:51

The Nobel prize awarded to Francis Crick in 1962 for discovering the structure of DNA has been put up for auction by his family along with a lab coat, his books and other memorabilia.

My three parents?

2012-09-18 10:31

New development creates embryos from 3 parents, as well as an ethical dilemma.

Leukaemia, DNA research awarded

2009-09-14 19:22

Five scientists have won prestigious research awards for developing a life-saving leukaemia treatment and for advances in "reprogramming" DNA, which led to a new kind of stem cell.

1 week only to sequence genome

2009-08-11 09:20

It might not be long until there is a gene scanner in every doctor's office, as DNA sequencing becomes faster and cheaper.

 

DNA tests show Europe is one big family

2013-05-08 08:17

New DNA research shows that modern-day people in the UK shares ancestors with people across Europe.

What's your exercise DNA?

2013-04-16 13:17

A simple DNA test could boost your training and performance by giving you some insight into the kind of exercise to which you might be suited best genetically.

Skeletons to be tested for Black Death

2013-03-15 14:03

Scientists digging a new railway in London have uncovered 13 skeletons that will be tested to see if they died from the Black Death plague in the 14th century.

DNA and gold particles used to diagnose diseases

2013-03-01 08:15

A diagnostic "cocktail" containing a single drop of blood, a dribble of water, and a dose of DNA powder with gold particles could mean rapid diagnosis and treatment of the world's leading diseases in the near future.

56% of SA women are obese

2012-10-23 09:22

A frightening statistic. But, experts reckon they may have a solution - and it's not dieting or exercise. Say what?!

Two or three parents?

2010-04-19 14:56

Rare diseases can be prevented by DNA egg swap.

IBM uses DNA for microchips

2009-08-17 12:19

International Business Machines Corp (IBM) is looking to the building blocks of our bodies - DNA - to be the structure of next-generation microchips.

High-tech search for black box

2009-06-14 22:19

A Dutch ship towing a high-tech, US navy listening device is set to troll the Atlantic in search of data and voice recorders that investigators say are key to determining what caused an Air France jet to crash.

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