Genetics and Genetic Disorders
Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
For those with the gene, drugs appeared to extend survival without spread of disease by several months
April 22, 2013read on->Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes
Could help efforts to develop drugs to starve tumors, researchers say
April 22, 2013read on->Could Turtle Gene Findings Aid Human Health?
The slow-moving reptiles might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers say
April 17, 2013read on->Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
Model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survival
April 17, 2013read on->Human Gene Patent Case Goes to Supreme Court
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say
April 15, 2013read on->10 Years On, Still Much To Be Learned From Human Genome Map
Advances made in genetics of disease, but creating new drugs more complex than first thought
April 12, 2013read on->Gene May Boost Death Risk From Most Common Thyroid Cancer
But survival rates for papillary thyroid cancer are still high, experts note
April 12, 2013read on->Study Links Stillbirth to Genes Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm
Variation seen in ‘long QT syndrome’ found in nearly 20 percent of cases
April 11, 2013read on->Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes
Swedish researchers found better body-fat control in people who had procedure
April 11, 2013read on->Calcium May Cut Risk for Precancerous Colon Lesions in Some People
Study found association only among those with specific genes
April 10, 2013read on->Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer’s in Blacks
But expert says actual increase is ‘modest’ and many other factors contribute to disease
April 9, 2013read on->Estrogen Level in Pregnancy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters
Too much of the hormone can disable tumor suppressor gene, researchers report
April 9, 2013read on->Treatment for Blindness in Dogs Might Help People, Too
Gene therapy that helps prevent vision loss in canines may aid humans, researchers say
April 9, 2013read on->Study Locates More Obesity Genes
Findings shed light on overlap between extreme obesity and mild overweight, researcher says
April 8, 2013read on->Scientists Map Genome for Dutch Elm Disease Fungus
Effort might help prevent widespread destruction of these trees, researchers say
April 6, 2013read on->Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
10-year initiative, with $100 million funding in 2014, designed to lead to breakthroughs for diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
April 2, 2013read on->Breast Cancer Gene Tests Won’t Help Most Women: Report
Checking for tumor-linked BRCA gene only benefits 10 percent of women, panel says
April 1, 2013read on->Heart Risks May Also Point to Dementia Risk
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels
April 1, 2013read on->Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Common cold symptom increased odds for asthma in study
March 27, 2013read on->Genes May Dictate Teens’ Susceptibility to Heavy Smoking
While many try cigarettes, genetics might explain who gets hooked, study suggests
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