Sweden contributes to Sakerhetslagringen of plant genetic resources in Svalbard
An increase in the Earth’s medeltempratur of between 2 and 4 degrees would mean that many important crops may be lost. But there are also risks associated with modern agricultural practices, war and environmental degradation, it says Peter Herthelius working on agricultural issues in Page. A new security in Svalbard with the capacity to receive [...]
The genetic origin of autism confirmed
NEW advanced research on the genetic origins of autism, a complex syndrome that disrupts communication and social interactions of these young children with additional repetitive and stereotyped behaviour. A team from the Pasteur Institute under the direction of Thomas Bourgeron (in collaboration with INSERM, the psychiatric wards of Professor Marion Leboyer the CHU Creteil, Professor [...]
A genetic mutation led to the resistance of mosquitoes
A simple genetic mutation may explain why malaria mosquitoes become resistant to a major class of insecticides, suggests a new study. Some insecticides manufactured from chemicals known as organophosphates and carbonates are used worldwide to combat mosquitoes. They block an enzyme key to the nervous system of insects called acetyl cholinesterase, leading to paralysis and [...]
The U.S. and Swedish researchers have discovered several genetic variations significantly increasing
The U.S. and Swedish researchers have discovered several genetic variations significantly increasing the hereditary predisposition to prostate cancer, according to research published Wednesday in the United States, Unicycles doctors have identified 16 genetic variations in five different regions of chromosomes 8 and 17 who were more prevalent among men with prostate cancer compared to those [...]
