Tag: genetic factor
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The Same Genetic Factor May Dictate The Sense of Touch and SmellÂ
Researchers from Southern Methodist University (SMU) have discovered that the same gene links the sense of touch and smell. After analyzing a tiny, translucent worm that shares many traits with the human nervous system, the team determined this. âThis gene has previously been identified as a potential therapeutic target for chronic pain. Now that we…
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Scientists Discover the One Genetic Factor That Determines Blue EyesÂ
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen reveal the gene that determines blue eyes. The team found that a genetic mutation occurred 6-10,000 years ago in modern-day Europe. All blue-eyed humans today have this common genetic ancestor. âOriginally, we all had brown eyes,â said Professor Hans Eiberg from the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. âBut…