UC Irvine — The results of a recent study conducted at UC Irvine found that as many as 30 percent of people may be worse than average drivers because of a genetic anomaly. Their study revealed that a gene variation — which affects the proteins known as the brain-derived neurotrophic factor — exists in a third of the general population, prohibiting carriers from producing enough protein to be able to adequately perform certain actions and skills. According to the results, the seven people with the variant gene performed worse on average than the individuals with the normal gene, lacking the ability to adeptly drive along a straight line on a road. The research found that those carrying the gene variation performed worse on average than drivers lacking the variation because the BDNF protein that the variation prevents the body from naturally producing has been linked to boosted communication among brain cells. Although the driving test revealed that people with the gene variant had difficulty learning and retaining information, the study did not directly link the presence of the gene variant to poor motor behavior, but implied that there may be a significant statistical relationship. UC San Diego — Scientists are attempting to ease health conditions in elderly males by putting a little more zest in their peckers, thanks to testosterone therapy trials began at UCSD this month. read more
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