Monday 28 December 2009

genes associated with colon cancer

Park2 gene as well as fast aceylation version of the Nat-2 gene are associated with colon cancer.

Genes associated with the liver and liver associated diseases

A PNPLA3 variant(rs738409) is believed to be associated with alcoholic liver disease and liver cirrhosis.

Friday 11 December 2009

HIV genetics

Researchers have discovered a sequence that appears to have originated in ancient cats.

It was once suggested that HIV started in tigers or lions,then spread to monkeys,then humans.