Thousands Of Genes Influenced By RNA Modification
A new discovery by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College published in the May 17 edition of the journal Cell once again rewrites scientific textbooks. Only 10 years ago, epigenetic researchers had to abandon the long-held belief that DNA consists of just four bases when they discovered that chemically modified bases are, in fact, abundant components of the human genome... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)div id=medwormpbiMedWorm Sponsor Message:/i/b Have a look at a href=http://www.thepsychologydaily.comThe Psychology Daily/a, the new psychology portal powered by MedWorm, with all the latest psychology news and research updated daily./p/div

Sigmoidoscopy Reduces Colorectal Cancer Rates
Flexible sigmoidoscopy, a screening test for colorectal cancer that is less invasive and has fewer side effects than colonoscopy, is effective in reducing the rates of new cases and deaths due to colorectal cancer, according to research sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health. In a study that spanned almost 20 years, researchers found that overall colorectal cancer mortality (deaths) was reduced by 26 percent and incidence (new cases) was reduced by 21 percent as a result of screening with sigmoidoscopy... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)