Category Archives: Genetics

Lewis speaks on gene therapy at Lexington Community Education event

In a recent talk sponsored by Lexington Community Education, author and genetics expert Ricki Lewis wrapped a lecture on human genetics and gene therapy in the genuinely moving stories of children whose lives were altered — some for good, some … Continue reading

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Gene points to Achilles' heel in MRSA superbug

Asian outbreaks of a notorious antibiotic-resistant super-germ are being driven by a gene that helps the bug colonise the nostrils, lungs and skin and evade the immune defences, scientists said on Sunday.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=gene+medicine&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Genetics may explain why some people hate meat, study says

(CBS News) Love meat? Hate meat? The reason for your answer may come down to genes. Continue reading

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Response Genetics, Inc. to Release First Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 10, 2012

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Response Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RGDX – News),a company focused on the development and commercialization of molecular diagnostic tests for cancer, will announce its first quarter financial results and an operational update in a press release to be issued before the market opens on Thursday, May 10, 2012. The company will host a conference call that same day at 10:00 a.m. Continue reading

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JS Genetics announces availability of XCAT-KS buccal swab test

Published on May 3, 2012 at 2:05 AM JS Genetics announces the availability of XCAT-KS, its proprietary buccal swab test for the diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome (KS) and other malesex chromosome aneuploidies. Klinefelter syndrome, a condition in which males have an extra X chromosome, is one of the most common genetic abnormalities in males Continue reading

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Genetics may explain some people's dislike of meat

Do you pass when it comes to pork? Continue reading

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Aspera helps Japanese genetics institute ease file transfer

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Myriad Genetics to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Health Care Conference

SALT LAKE CITY, May 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN – News) announced today that Peter D. Continue reading

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JS Genetics announces launch of XCAT-KS, a bloodless, cheek swab test for the diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome and …

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –JS Genetics announces the availability of XCAT-KS, its proprietary buccal swab test for the diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome (KS) and other malesex chromosome aneuploidies. Continue reading

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Research and Markets: Genetics, 6th Edition International Student Version Continues To Educate Today's Students for …

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dublin – Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z2qzpp/genetics_6th_edit) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s new book “Genetics, 6th Edition International Student Version” to their offering. Genetics is one of the most popular texts in use for the introductory course. It opens a window on the rapidly advancing science of genetics by showing exactly how genetics is done. Continue reading

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Interleukin Genetics, Inc. Announces Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2012 Results

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Interleukin Genetics, Inc. Continue reading

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National Institute of Genetics Deploys Aspera to Accelerate Transfer of Life Sciences Data

LONDON & EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Aspera, Inc.(http://www.asperasoft.com/), creators of next-generation software technologies that move the worlds data at maximum speed, today announced that Japans National Institute of Genetics(http://www.nig.ac.jp/english/index.html) (NIG) has deployed Asperas web-based Connect Server(http://www.asperasoft.com/en/products/server_software_1/aspera_connect_server_4) to facilitate international research collaboration for high-throughput DNA sequencing and large-scale data analysis. With a mission to advance research in the field of life sciences, NIG operates multiple entities including the Bioresources Center, DNA Data Bank of Japan (DDBJ) and DNA Sequencing Center as core institutes to build the intellectual infrastructure that supports them. Genetic research at the facilities generates massive data sets of up to 20 GB each, which need to be distributed and exchanged with other scientists and existing Aspera partners – such as the European Bioinformatics Institute(http://www.ebi.ac.uk/) and the National Center for Biotechnology Information(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) – on a daily basis. Continue reading

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Interleukin Genetics Launches iPhone® and iPad® App for Its Inherent Health® Services

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Interleukin Genetics,Inc. (OTCQB: ILIU.PK – News) today announced the launch of a free app for the iPhone and iPad that links the Companys comprehensive suite of DNA-based weight loss web tools on the Inherent Health website (www.inherenthealth.com) to users mobile devices. Continue reading

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Myriad Genetics Reports Record Third Fiscal Quarter 2012 Results

SALT LAKE CITY, May 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN – News) today announced results for its third fiscal quarter and nine months ending March 31, 2012. Revenue for the third fiscal quarter was $129.8 million, an increase of 27 percent over the $102.4 million reported in the third fiscal quarter of 2011 Continue reading

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Fish Glow Green After Genetic Engineering

A genetically engineered fish that glows green from the inside out is helping illuminate what pollutants do inside the body.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetic+engineering&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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James A. Shapiro: Natural Genetic Engineering and Natural Selection: Perplexing Delusions of Certain Neo-Darwinist …

The curious responses to my position exposed a fundamental difference in understanding of biological functions between molecular geneticists and these particular proponents of population genetics. Because I can only speak for the molecular side, let me elaborate.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetic+engineering&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Nothing is Simple

A new study published in PLoS Genetics by the University of Pennsylvania’s Sarah Tishkoff and her colleagues shows that complex genetics can underlie even the most seemingly simple traits, says Nature News’ Erika Check Hayden. Tishkoff and her team analyzed the genomes of 57 people from Pygmy groups in Cameroon, and 39 taller Bantu-speaking people from neighboring areas. Continue reading

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Newman named President and CEO of AgReliant Genetics

AgReliant Genetics has named Craig Newman to replace Raphael Journel as its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2012. Journel has been President and CEO since AgReliant Genetics was founded in 2000. He will assume new international responsibilities in the Limagrain Group, one of the two AgReliant shareholders. Continue reading

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Unique approach needed to accurately assess health of young adult cancer survivors

( Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News ) Childhood cancer survivors are living longer and there is an urgent need for better, more comprehensive ways to evaluate their health-related quality of life and need for psychosocial services.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=genetic+engineering&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Bt cotton has done little in increasing yields: SAGE

The Southern Action on Genetic Engineering (SAGE) has alleged that the ‘success story of Bt cotton' in the last 10 years is only a hype. When Bt cotton spread to 85 per cent of the country's cotton area in 2009-10, … Continue reading

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