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Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says

Genes Linked to ’Pot’ Belly
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find

Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn’s Disease, Colitis
Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say

High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer’s Offspring
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds

Is There a ’Bad Driver’ Gene?
1 in 3 people have DNA that may make things tougher behind the wheel, researchers say

Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm
In long term, advance may lead to better fertility treatments, experts say

Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes

Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech
Special region found only in people offers clues to language development

Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs

Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say