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Anchor lead: How are genetics, epigenetics and related fields related? Elizabeth Tracey reports Epigenetics, or changes to genetic material that don’t actually reorder DNA, have been implicated in a range of diseases and conditions, many recent studies show, but are …
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This week’s topics include the benefits of running, guidelines for managing stable ischemic heart disease, the health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables, and screening adolescents for substance abuse. Program notes: 0:50 Can you reduce exercise time and maintain health …
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Anchor lead: How does a newly identified gene associated with suicide risk work? Elizabeth Tracey reports How can a gene called SKA2 be associated with suicide risk, as shown recently by Johns Hopkins investigators? Zachary Kaminsky, principal investigator, explains. Kaminsky: …
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Anchor lead: Can we identify those at risk for suicide by their genes? Elizabeth Tracey reports Suicide claims the lives of thousands each year, leaving in its wake incomprehension and pain for many survivors, and in some populations more and …
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Anchor lead: People who are on medicines to prevent HIV infection don’t engage in more risky behavior, Elizabeth Tracey reports When people are given medicines to prevent HIV infection, known as PrEP, they don’t take more risks than they did …
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Anchor lead: Can HIV really be eliminated after someone is infected? Elizabeth Tracey reports HIV infection returned recently in an infant thought to be cured of the virus. Joseph Cofrancesco, Jr, an HIV expert at Johns Hopkins, describes the situation. …
