Genetic trait for diabetes uncovered

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Researchers from the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto have discovered a genetic trait that would explain why Ojibway-Cree reserve at Sandy Lake has the third highest diabetic rate in the world. The diabetes rate in the reserve is five times the national average, affecting 25% of the 2,000 residents. The scientists believe that thei bodies may have been genetically programmed to store every calorie they ate to survive the lean times for the hunt. However, the gene mutated with the introduction of North American culture in which the lean times have totally disappeared.

Diabetes R&D, Diabetes research

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New genetic controls urged

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The Human Genome Organization is calling for regulatory safeguards to protect against potentional harms from the decoding of the human genome. Scientists are concerned about the potential for dsicrimination and privacy violations arising from genetic research.

Government domestic functions, Genetic Engineering, Laws, regulations and rules, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries

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Lack of protein may be linked to birth defects

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Researchers at Canada's University of Toronto have found that protein deficiency may cause birth defects. The study, which was conducted by toxicologist Peter Wells, said that a crucial enzyme is needed for the healthy development of embryos.

Research and Testing Services, Medical Research, Research, Birth defects, University of Toronto, Protein deficiency

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