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Hot flashes -- Studies explore the role of genes, obesity and alcohol
04-24-2007 · EurekAlert!Three new studies explore the role of genes, obesity and alcohol consumption in contributing to -- or lessening -- the intensity and frequency of hot flashes in midlife women.
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Scientists at the University of Washington and other members of an international consortium have completed a multi-year research effort that dramatically boosts understanding of how the human genome functions. While previous studies of the human genome have focused mainly on genes, this study provides insight into non-gene sequences and "regulatory elements" that control genes and may play a role in many common diseases.
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- U-M, Israeli scientists report major advance in search for genes associated with colon cancer
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