Category Archives: Genetics

Scientists Uncover Novel Gene's Key Role In Type 2 Diabetes

Using computational methods, Stanford University School of Medicine investigators have strongly implicated a novel gene in the triggering of type-2 diabetes. Their experiments in lab mice and in human blood and tissue samples further showed that this gene not only … Continue reading

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The 'Genius Gene' Found

In studying a gene that drives cell growth, Project ENIGMA scientists found a variant that boosted gene expression levels (shown as colored dots), which also enlarged the brain's memory centers (shaded in green).Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Rare CARD14 gene mutations can lead to plaque psoriasis

Scientists led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified the first gene directly linked to the most common form of psoriasis, a chronic skin condition.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Learn About Genetics at the USA Science & Engineering Festival

Newswise BETHESDA, MD April 18, 2012 — The Genetics Society of America (GSA) invites the public to visit its exhibit booth, Americas Next Top Model Organism, at the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF) in Washington, D.C., April 28-29, 2012, and examine the workhorses of genetics research, including live mice, fruit flies, fungi, and Arabidopsis plants. Learn why geneticists conduct research on these systems and then vote for your favorite model organism. Continue reading

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JS Genetics Announce Launch of its Bloodless, Cheek Swab Test for Fragile X Syndrome

NEW HAVEN Conn., April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — JS Genetics announces the launch of XCAT-FX, its propitiatory buccal swab test for the detection of Fragile X syndrome. Continue reading

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Viral Genetics April 2012 Shareholder Update Alerts Investors to Product Pipeline Expansion and Developments at Algal …

SAN MARINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Viral Genetics (Pinksheets: VRAL.PK – News) today published its April 2012 Letter to Shareholders. Continue reading

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NewLink Genetics and Its CEO Are Recognized as High-Tech Leaders by the Technology Association of Iowa

AMES, Iowa — NewLink Genetics Corporation , today announced that NewLink and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Charles Link, each received one of the 2012 Prometheus Awards granted each year by the Technology …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetics&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Seattle Genetics and Millennium to Collaborate with Ventana on Companion Diagnostic for ADCETRIS™ in CD30-Positive …

Seattle Genetics, Inc. and Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited , today announced that they have formed a collaboration with Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetics&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Ambry Genetics Initiates Fluidigm-Based Genomic Research Services for Gene Expression, SNP Genotyping and Sample Prep …

Ambry Genetics, a global leader in clinical diagnostics and genomic services, announced today the launch of Fluidigm BioMark™ HD and Access Array™ System-based genomic research services.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetics&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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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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'Bt cotton has done little to increase yield'

Southern Action on Genetic Engineering has alleged that Bt cotton has done little to increase yield. Net increase in yield, in fact, is dwindling in the last few years. "It has gone up by just 4 kg to 474 kg … Continue reading

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Changes in gene expression may cause high blood pressure in pregnancy

Washington, April 14 : Researchers have discovered that changes in the gene expression of a key enzyme may contribute to high blood pressure and increase susceptibility to forming blood clots in pregnant women with preeclampsia.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Changes in gene expression may help explain high blood pressure in pregnancy

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine researchers have discovered that changes in the gene expression of a key enzyme may contribute to high blood pressure and increase susceptibility to forming blood clots in pregnant women with preeclampsia.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Life Tech, Collaborators Demonstrate Efficacy of LifeScope's Cancer Gene Fusion Detection Method

Researchers at Life Technologies and the Indiana University School of Medicine have published an informatics approach for detecting cancer gene fusions in RNA sequencing data from SOLiD sequencers.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&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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World Repository of Human Genetics Now Hosted by Amazon

The U.S. National Institutes of Health announced Friday (March 30) that it'll be hosting data from its 1,000 Genomes Project for free on Amazon's cloud service. The 1,000 Genomes Project is the world's largest database of human genetics. It was … Continue reading

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Good Start Genetics Announces $14M Series B Financing, Expands Senior Management Team

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –  Good Start Genetics ,™ Inc., an innovative molecular diagnostics company developing the new gold standard in carrier screening , today announced it completed …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetics&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Genzyme/ACMG Foundation Genetics Training Award in Clinical Biochemical Genetics announced

( American College of Medical Genetics ) Carlos E. Prada, M.D., of Cincinnati Children's Hospital and James D. Weisfeld-Adams, M.D., of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, N.Y., were honored as the 2012-2013 recipients of the Genzyme/ACMG Foundation Medical Genetics Training … Continue reading

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Seattle Genetics Demonstrates Continued Leadership in Antibody-Drug Conjugates at AACR

Seattle Genetics, Inc. today announced that research related to its antibody-drug conjugate technology was presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research being held in Chicago, IL.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetics&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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