Genome Medicine
You don't 'own' your own genes: Researchers raise alarm about loss of individual 'genomic liberty' due to gene patents
Humans don't "own" their own genes, the cellular chemicals that define who they are and what diseases they might be at risk for. Through more than 40,000 patents on DNA molecules, companies have essentially ...
Genetics
Mar 26, 2013 |
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Genetic defect causing fragile X-related disorders more common than thought
A single genetic defect on the X chromosome that can result in a wide array of conditions—from learning and emotional difficulties to primary ovarian insufficiency in women and tremors in middle-aged men—occurs at a much ...
Genetics
Dec 20, 2012 |
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Mutations in ASXL3 cause problems similar to Bohring-Opitz syndrome
Mutations which affect the gene ASXL3 cause a novel syndrome similar to Bohring-Opitz syndrome, finds a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Genome Medicine. This molecular definition distinguishes these ...
Genetics
Feb 04, 2013 |
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