Science

Whole exome sequencing identifies cause of metabolic disease:
Sequencing a patient's entire genome to discover the source of his or her disease is not routine, but geneticists are getting close. A case report shows how researchers can combine a simple blood test with an "executive summary" scan of the genome to diagnose a severe glycosylation disorder. [ Read about Whole exome sequencing identifies cause of metabolic disease]

Discovery of extremely long-lived proteins may provide insight into cell aging and neurodegenerative diseases:
One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Now scientists report that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process occurs in the brain. [ Read about Discovery of extremely long-lived proteins may provide insight into cell aging and neurodegenerative diseases]

A lonely heart can make you sick: Middle aged divorced women vulnerable to contracting HIV:
Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to new research, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are not afraid of getting pregnant. [ Read about A lonely heart can make you sick: Middle aged divorced women vulnerable to contracting HIV]