University of Rochester Medical Center
Genes that control cell death fingered in age-related hearing loss
Published in Genomics and Genetics Weekly, November 7th, 2008
Doctors know that genetics play some role in such hearing loss, which affects nearly everyone older than 60, as well as many people somewhat younger. But while more than 100 genes are known to play a role in congenital deafness, scientists have yet to pinpoint any gene in humans that plays a role in presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss.
The research in mice, done by using sophisticated...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Genomics and Genetics Weekly
More Articles from Genomics and Genetics Weekly
- Baylor College of Medicine
Unraveling the genetic picture of lung cancer - Broad Institute of Mit and Harvard
Landmark genomic study of lung cancer published in Nature - NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute
Large-scale genetic study sheds new light on lung cancer - Washington University School of Medicine
Scientists find new genes linked to lung cancer - Enzyme Research
New enzyme research from University of Frankfurt described - Life Sciences
Researchers from Iowa State University report details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences - More from this issue of Genomics and Genetics Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
