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Researchers identify genetic mutation linked to longer lifespan in men

Jun 19, 2017

New research, published Friday in the journal Science Advances, identifies a common genetic mutation that is linked to longer lifespan in males. While the mutation appeared to have no effect on women, it adds t...

Pfizer testing highly effective Xalkori, ROS1 gene lung cancer treating drug

Abby Smith

Sep 29, 2014

Health

A lung cancer drug made by a pharmaceutical company, Pfizer Inc is showing positive results against rare genetic mutation in the ROS1 gene, according to a report presented by Pfizer at medical meeting, on Satur...

Simple blood test could predict suicide risk

Platonium

Aug 1, 2014

Health

A simple blood test may be able to predict if a person will commit suicide or not, says a new study from researchers at John Hopkins University. According to the study, a blood test can pick up on genetic ch...

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