Category Archives: Genetics

Gene therapy is a 'disruptive science' ready for commercial development

The time for commercial development of gene therapy has come. Patients with diseases treatable and curable with gene therapy deserve access to the technology, which has demonstrated both its effectiveness and feasibility, says James Wilson, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Human … Continue reading

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Rivals see no need to match Roche's big gene bet

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Roche Holding AG's rivals Sanofi SA and Novartis AG see no need to match the Swiss drug maker in buying a gene-decoding business like Illumina Inc and reckon they can do partnerships instead. The relaxed attitude … Continue reading

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The Extraordinary Life Of A Genetics Pioneer At UConn

Arthur Chovnick, a professor at the University of Connecticut, was a pioneer in the field of genetics whose influence was felt across the field of molecular genetics and biology. Continue reading

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Seattle Genetics Announces Data from ADCETRIS™ in Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma and Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Seattle Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN [1] – News [2] ) today announced that interim results from an investigator-sponsored phase II clinical trial of ADCETRIS (brentuximab vedotin) in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) were presented at the T-Cell Lymphoma Forum being held January 26-28, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. Continue reading

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Genetics of Autism Spectrum Disorders: From Genes to Novel Therapeutics – Video


22-12-2011 08:22 Joseph Buxbaum discusses the influence of genetics on autism spectrum disorders. Series: “MIND Institute Lecture Series on Neurodevelopmental Disorders” [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 23075] Continue reading

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New Genetics and Microbiology Resources Published at ScienceIndex.com

The Genetics and Microbiology Sciences are two of the key categories covered by the Sciences Social network ScienceIndex.com. Continue reading

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GeneThera, Inc. Acquires Applied Genetics, S.A.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — GeneThera, Inc. (OTCQB: GTHR.PK [1] – News [2] ) announced today that it has acquired a majority ownership of Applied Genetics, a molecular diagnostic company based in Monterrey, Mexico Continue reading

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Genetics plays role in new rice varieties

NORWICH, England, Jan. 23 (UPI) — Less than a year after a tsunami inundated fields in Japan with salty water, scientists say they are close to introducing locally adapted, salt-tolerant rice. Continue reading

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Signal Genetics Announces Publication of Meta-Analysis of its Colon Cancer Test-Previstage™ GCC Confirming Prognostic …

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Signal Genetics, a privately held personalized medicine company focused on cancer, announced today the presentation of a paper entitled ”Guanylyl Cyclase C … Continue reading

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deCODE Genetics, in Collaboration with Academic Colleagues, Discovers Three Variants in the Sequence of the Human …

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, January 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Scientists at deCODE Genetics and academic collaborators from Iceland, the USA, The Netherlands and Spaintoday report the discovery of variants in the … Continue reading

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Roche's GS Junior Sequencing System Used in Research on Personalized Tumor Treatment

BRANFORD, Connecticut , January 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –The Center for Human Genetics and Laboratory Medicine Dr. Klein and Dr. Rost, and IMGM Laboratories, both located in Martinsried Germany, reported …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=human+genetics&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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GSA honors researchers, educators for distinguished service in the field of genetics

The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is pleased to announce the 2012 recipients of its five awards for distinguished service in the field of genetics. The recipients of these awards were nominated and selected by their colleagues. Continue reading

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Pigeons provide unique genetics case

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 19 (UPI) — The spectacular variations in pigeons' feathers, feet, beaks and other physical traits don't always coincide with their genetic makeup, U.S. researchers say. Continue reading

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Ambry Genetics Reports Results from Clinical Diagnostic Exome™ Testing of Three Patients

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Ambry Genetics , a global leader in genetic services with a focus on clinical diagnostics and genomics, announces the successful completion of the first … Continue reading

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Myriad Genetics gets rights to cancer-linked gene

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Genetics Society of America Announces 2012 Award Recipients

Five genetics researchers and educators whose work may involve model organisms such as mice, plants and Drosophila are honored by GSA for their research contributions, support of colleagues within the genetics community, and to public understanding of genetics research and its applications to human activities. Continue reading

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Exemplar Genetics gets $300k from Iowa Economic Development

DES MOINES — Exemplar Genetics, of Sioux Center, Iowa, is one of five companies to receive job creation and expansion funds from the Iowa Development Authority announced recently. Continue reading

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Roche's GS Junior Sequencing System Used in Research on Personalized Tumor Treatment

BRANFORD, Connecticut , January 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –The Center for Human Genetics and Laboratory Medicine Dr. Klein and Dr Continue reading

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Myriad Genetics to Announce Fiscal 2012 Second Quarter Results on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY — Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced that it will issue financial results for the second fiscal quarter following the close of market on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Continue reading

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