human genetic code

Researcher solves mystery about proteins that package the genome

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Tue, 10/06/2009 - 22:00

(Florida State University) A Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has solved a century-old mystery about proteins that play a vital role in the transfer of the human genetic code from one cell to another.

The discovery could lead to finding new ways to help the body fight a variety of diseases, including cancer.


 

Gene variants linked to higher schizophrenia risk

Headlines from the Associated Press  Wed, 07/01/2009 - 11:02

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A handful of typos in a mysterious region of the human genetic code are connected to a slightly higher risk of schizophrenia, new studies show....