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Genetics and Birth Defects
Finding the Genes behind Anorexia Nervosa
The Queensland Institute of Medical Research is playing a key role in the world’s largest genetic investigation of anorexia nervosa. ...
Diabetes' genetic underpinnings can vary based on ethnic background, studies say
BY RINA SHAIKH-LESKO - Ethnic background plays a surprisingly large role in how diabetes develops on a cellular level, according to two ...
Study links gene to lymphatic abnormalities
Study links gene to lymphatic abnormalities ... Full story
Researchers take aim at cystic fibrosis with Hunt for a Cure support
Discovering new treatments and battling dangerous infections are the focus of Michigan State University research projects targeting the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis, with support provided through a series of grants from Hunt for a Cure, a Grand Rapids-based advocacy organization. ... Full story
Researchers complete largest genetic sequencing study of human disease
Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London have led the largest sequencing study of human disease to date, investigating the genetic basis of six autoimmune diseases. ... Full story
Genetic Marker Associated with Risk for Pulmonary Fibrosis
New research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) finds that a genetic risk factor for pulmonary fibrosis, an uncommon but deadly lung disease, may be effective in identifying individuals at risk for this disease. ... Full story
Are Human Genes Patentable?
Pending Supreme Court Case Against Myriad Genetics Is Analyzed in Biotechnology Law Report ... Full story
Alzheimer's risk gene presents potential treatment target
Mass. General study finds protective gene variant promotes clearance of toxic amyloid beta protein from the brain ... Full story
Genetic diversity within tumors predicts outcome in head and neck cancer
New measure may aid treatment planning, future studies for broad range of tumors ... Full story
Genetic Predictors of Postpartum Depression Uncovered by Johns Hopkins Researchers
Alteration of two genes, detectable by simple blood test during pregnancy, foretold illness with 85 percent certainty in small study ... Full story
