Tag: Genetics
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Are Our Genes the Key to a Longer Life? New Research Points to Genetics
Discovering the Link Between Genes and Longevity For decades, scientists, doctors, and even everyday people have wondered why some individuals seem to dodge the worst effects of aging while others face a lifetime of chronic conditions early. A wave of recent research suggests that the secret to a longer life may lie, in part, in…
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The Secret to Long Life: Are Our Genes the Master Key?
Introduction: A Genetic Clue in the Quest for Longevity For years, scientists have debated what truly separates those who live well into their 90s and beyond from the rest of us. While lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise, and social connections certainly play roles, a growing body of research suggests that genetics could be a…
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The Secret to Long Life Could Lie in Our Genes, Say Scientists
Could Genetics Hold the Secret to a Longer Life? For years, theories about a long life have danced between lifestyle choices, luck, and sheer happenstance. Now, a wave of findings in genetics is nudging the conversation toward a simpler question: could our DNA be the primary driver of how long we live? Recent studies in…
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Ancient Teenage Girl’s 12,000-Year-Old Dwarfism Discovery in Italian Cave
New Clues from a Stone Age Skeleton Researchers have uncovered a remarkable glimpse into the life of a Stone Age teenager from Italy. A human femur and other skeletal remains, buried in a cave roughly 12,000 years ago, carried evidence of a rare genetic disorder that visibly affected the length of her limbs. A recent…
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Genes, smoking and obesity raise pneumonia risk, especially for older adults
New findings highlight multiple risk factors for pneumonia in older adults Researchers from the University of Oulu have identified a combo of factors that increase the likelihood of developing pneumonia, a serious lung infection that is a leading cause of illness and hospitalization among older adults. The study emphasizes that genetic predisposition, when combined with…
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Genes, Smoking and Obesity Raise Pneumonia Risk, Especially for Older Adults
Genetic and Lifestyle Factors Converge to Elevate Pneumonia Risk Pneumonia remains a leading cause of illness and mortality among older adults. A new study from researchers at the University of Oulu sheds light on how inherited genetic factors interact with lifestyle risks to influence an individual’s susceptibility to pneumonia. While genetics can set a baseline…
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Genes, Smoking and Obesity Increase Pneumonia Risk in Older Adults
Overview Pneumonia remains a major health threat for older adults, but new research from the University of Oulu sheds light on why some individuals are more vulnerable than others. The study identifies specific inherited genes that heighten susceptibility to pneumonia and highlights how lifestyle factors—namely smoking and higher body mass—can amplify this risk. While genetics…
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Girl, 3, Faces Second Organ Transplant After Rare TTC21B Diagnosis (Exclusive)
Overview: A Family’s Fight Against a Rare Genetic Challenge In Northern Ireland, a family faces one of the toughest medical journeys imaginable. Etta Cartmill, a cheerful 3-year-old girl, is preparing for her second major organ transplant after a rare genetic condition known as TTC21B was diagnosed in her and her older brother, Olly. This exclusive…
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Could a Common Vitamin Alter How Often You Visit the Bathroom?
Groundbreaking Look at a Common Vitamin and Gut Habits A recent international study led by Mauro D’Amato, a Professor of Medical Genetics at LUM University and an Ikerbasque Research Professor at CIC bioGUNE, is turning heads in the field of gastrointestinal health. The team, spanning multiple countries and institutions, employed a large-scale genetic strategy to…
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A common vitamin could influence bathroom frequency
Groundbreaking large-scale genetic study investigates a common vitamin and bathroom habits A new genetic study led by Mauro D’Amato, a professor of medical genetics at LUM University and Ikerbasque Research Professor at CIC bioGUNE, suggests that a widely available vitamin could play a role in how often people visit the bathroom. The research, conducted with…