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Male infertility gene discovered
By Liz Stansfield on 01/10/2010 12:30:22
Research suggests a faulty gene could explain infertility in men
Scientists have suggested a specific gene in men could be responsible for some male infertility.Researchers from The Pasteur Institute in France say faults in a gene called NR5A1 which plays a key role in sexual development may lead to blame
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Discovery of pre-eclampsia genes could lead to treatment breakthrough
By lorna Bremner on 23/03/2011 14:42:06
Faulty genes could be the cause of pre-eclampsia in pregnancy
Faulty genes that could put women at risk of developing pre-eclampsia have been discovered by scientists, reports the BBC. Three genes may be involved in the condition that sees 1,000 unborn babies die in the UK every year.The genes were discovered
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Give your jeans a stretchy waist and help Jeans for Genes
By Liz Stansfield on 25/08/2010 12:04:01
Pretty Pregnant launches fashion alterations for mums-to-be to raise money for genetics charity
bump panel to keep you in your favourite pair as your tummy grows.Customers can drop their jeans off in any of the five stores where a stretchy panel for your bump is added, all for just £15. Then £3 from each alteration will go to Genes for Jeans, a
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First genetic test to predict IVF success
By Susie Boone on 20/12/2010 17:15:47
Scientists identify gene closely linked with likelihood to conceive through IVF
US researchers have identified a gene that appears to be linked to how well IVF may work for you.Women have different sub-types (genotypes) of this gene (called FMR1). Scientists at New York’s Centre for Human Reproduction (CHR) found that one
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Endometriosis clues found
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 13/12/2010 13:04:15
Gene research finds chromosomes crucial to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Could better diagnosis and treatment be on the way?
as being crucial players. Chromosome 1 is close to a gene that’s significant for hormone metabolism and the development of your reproductive tract. Chromosome 7 is believed to play a part in regulating genes that develop your womb and your womb lining
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Passing on Inherited Disease
By ThinkBaby on 30/06/2008 01:24:59
What are the risks of your child inheriting a disease from you and your partner?
to find out if you are both carriers of a particular gene.If you feel comfortable telling your close family that you are going to try for a baby, you can discreetly ask them if they know of any family conditions. If you and your partner can fill your GP
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New genetic test could predict early menopause
By Marina Nelson on 18/10/2010 17:15:19
Women in their 20s may soon have a genetic test to predict when they'll go through the menopause
the University of Exeter and the Institute of Cancer Research looked at four collective genes associated with women going through the menopause.The study looked at 2,000 women who had been through early menopause, along with a matched number that had entered
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Black parents give birth to white child
By Matt Fricker on 20/07/2010 15:28:25
Blonde hair, blue eyed baby girl surprises her black parents and the medical profession.
, Kylie Hodgson and her partner Remi became parents to twin girls, one of whom had black skin and the other white skin.It’s believed that Kylie and Remi, who both have white mums and black dads, passed the black genes from both sides of the family to one
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Will women evolve to be fertile for longer?
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 23/07/2010 14:06:09
Having children later in life could “potentially lead to improvements in old-age fertility”, says study.
The increase in women become mums later in life may lead to women being fertile for longer, researchers have suggested.With many women waiting until they’re older to have babies, it’s just those with longer lasting fertility genes
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Is the male Pill one step closer?
By Sophie Westnedge on 29/05/2012 12:56:53
Scientists believe they new findings mean they may be getting closer to making a male contraceptive pill
at the Centre of Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh claim to have identified a gene, Katnal1, in mice that is key to the final stages of sperm production.Researchers believe that if they could develop a drug that could interrupt this gene
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