Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Mystery Monday: The Blue People of Eastern Kentucky

It's a story that's been told for generationsPeople with blue skin calling eastern Kentucky their home. As it turns out, it's not just a made up tale, but instead, a reality. In our "Mystery Monday," LEX 18 takes a closer look at the blue people of eastern KentuckyIt's called Troublesome Creek. I More …

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Researchers Discover Mutation Causing Genetic Disorder in Humans

Scientists at A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology (IMB), in collaboration with doctors and scientists in Jordan, Turkey, Switzerland and USA, have identified the genetic cause of a birth defect known as Hamamy syndromeThe work lends new insights into common ailments such as heart disease, osteop More …

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Family With Alzheimer's Gene to Test Genentech Drug

A drug designed by South San Francisco's Genentech Inc. to stop Alzheimer's before it has a chance to take hold will be tested on people with a genetic mutation that guarantees they will eventually develop the deadly diseaseThe potentially groundbreaking trial, announced Tuesday by federal health More …