Category Archives: Genetic Therapy

Genetic testing offers teen chance to learn her fate

Kristen Powers, 18, gets a kiss from her dog after feeding it before heading to school at Chapel Hill High in North Carolina. Continue reading

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Pfizer receives FDA approval for Elelyso to treat Type 1 Gaucher disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for long-term enzyme replacement therapy to treat a form of Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder. Gaucher disease occurs in people who do not produce enough of an enzyme called glucocerebrosidase. Continue reading

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Researchers discover two new genetic loci for obesity

Published on April 26, 2012 at 12:18 AM Obesity is influenced environmental and genetic factors. Continue reading

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May 5 walk at Chatham's Cougar Field will benefit RETT Syndrome Research Trust

Mike and Meg Hajjar havent held a charity walk to help fund research to find a cure for their sons genetic disease yet that will be on Saturday. But they already have a list of folks to thank, including Township of Chatham employees, the School District of the Chathams, the Police Department and everyone who has helped organize the walk. Continue reading

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Computer-designed molecules point to new therapy for cystic fibrosis

ScienceDaily (Apr. 19, 2012) By developing software that uses 3-D models of proteins involved in cystic fibrosis, a team of scientists at Duke University has identified several new molecules that may ease the symptoms of the disease. Computer algorithms created by the team predict how well a given molecular structure will block a basic protein-protein interaction known to occur in cystic fibrosis. Continue reading

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Major breast cancer study leads to breakthrough in treatments

DENVER One of the largest studies ever conducted on breast cancer shows using genetic information about tumors is paving the way for better treatment options for patients. The study published in the journal Nature reclassifies the disease into ten new categories based on the genetic qualities of a patients tumor Continue reading

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Breast cancer 'not one disease, but 10' says report

The finding could have profound implications for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer which kills more than 30 women in Britain every day. Continue reading

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Scientists find 10 subsets of breast cancer

The analysis of genetic clues in tumors should help researchers devise better treatment therapies. Continue reading

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Synthetic Biologics Appoints Michael Kaleko, M.D., Ph.D., as Scientific Director

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Synthetic Biologics, Inc. (NYSE Amex: SYN), a developer of synthetic DNA-based therapeutics and innovative disease-modifying medicines for serious illnesses, announced today that Michael Kaleko, M.D., Ph.D., has joined the Company as Scientific Director Continue reading

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Genetic test could pave the way for breast cancer 'magic bullets'

Cancer is the quintessential genetic disease, so it comes as little surprise to find it has benefited most from the unravelling of the human genome the blueprint of life written in the digital DNA code of the cell’s chromosomes. It is now more than 10 years since the full DNA sequence of the human genome was first published and the benefits of that understanding are now apparent in a remarkable breakthrough in breast cancer genetics. For the first time, scientists have been able to tease apart differences in the DNA of breast cancer patients that go far beyond the results of classical medical science, based on the tradition of analysing tumour tissue under a microscope Continue reading

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Video: Gene therapy reverses Parkinson's symptoms: study

A new British study has discovered a potentially groundbreaking treatment for Parkinson's disease. Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Kaplitt speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about how gene therapy can reverse Parkinson's symptoms.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+therapy&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Gene Therapy Restores Sight to Three Patients

After several years of setbacks, gene therapy is once again yielding promising results. One area in which it is proving its potential is in restoring vision to patients who have been losing it since birth. [More]Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+therapy&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Gene therapy helps woman to write

A British woman stricken with Parkinson's disease can write for the first time in 15 years after receiving gene therapy.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+therapy&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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The Lancet acknowledges world's first bedside genetic test

Published on March 30, 2012 at 5:26 AM Developed in Canada and conducted by researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, in partnership with Spartan Bioscience, the world’s first bedside genetic test has received acknowledgment by The Lancet, the world’s leading general medical journal. The article Point-of-care genetic testing for personalisation of antiplatelet treatment (RAPID GENE): a prospective, randomised, proof-of-concept trial, reports on the use of a simple cheek swab test, the Spartan RX CYP2C19, performed by nurses at the patient’s bedside. This revolutionary technology allows doctors to rapidly identify patients with a genetic variant known as CYP2C19*2. Continue reading

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World's 1st bedside gene test gets green light by leading medical journal

Washington, Mar 30 (ANI): The world's first bedside genetic test, which was developed in Canada and conducted by researchers from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in partnership with Spartan Bioscience, has received acknowledgment by an esteemed medical publication The Lancet. Continue reading

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Using Antiplatelet Therapy After Coronary Interventions – Study

Editor’s Choice Academic Journal Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Also Included In: Heart Disease;Genetics Article Date: 30 Mar 2012 – 8:00 PDT email to a friend printer friendly opinions Current Article Ratings: Following PCI, the standard care for patients commonly consists of aspirin and clopidogrel to reduce the risk of blood clot formation, however, this dual antiplatelet therapy results in many patients becoming vulnerable to major adverse cardiovascular events. This persistent vulnerability is linked to elevated on-treatment platelet reactivity, which can lead to a sudden blockage in the stents that can cause heart attacks or death. Continue reading

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World's first bedside genetic test developed

Toronto, March 30 (IANS) Canadian researchers have developed the world's first genetic test which can be done at the patient's bedside with just a swab from his cheek. Continue reading

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Spartan Bioscience announces publication in Lancet demonstrating clinical usefulness of world’s first bedside DNA test

Rapid genetic testing and personalized medicine completely eliminated poor response to antiplatelet therapy in cardiac stent patientsOttawa, Ontario (PRWEB) March 29, 2012 Spartan Bioscience today announced publication in Lancet of clinical results from the world’s first bedside DNA test. The paper, “Point-of-care genetic testing for personalization of antiplatelet treatment (RAPID GENE … Continue reading

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Researchers profile genetic changes in cancer with drug sensitivity

In the largest study of its kind, researchers have profiled genetic changes in cancer with drug sensitivity in order to develop a personalised approach to cancer treatments. The study is published in Nature on Thursday 29 March 2012 Continue reading

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Proof-of-Concept for Bedside Rapid Genotyping Test of CYP2C19

A new point-of-care test can rapidly identify people with a common genetic variant associated with impaired clopidogrel function. The authors claim that this is the first study to demonstrate the feasibility of delivering a genetic test at bedside. Continue reading

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