News tagged with chromosome 1


Are human genes patentable?

(Medical Xpress)—On April 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, a case that could answer the question, "Under what conditions, if any, ...

Genetics created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 16 | with audio podcast

Kidney disease mutations found in a genomic blind spot

(Medical Xpress)—Advances in DNA sequencing technology during the past decade have given scientists powerful tools to peer into the genomes of humans and other species. Despite the efficiency and sophistication ...

Genetics created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

DNA detectives track down nerve disorder cause

Better diagnosis and treatment of a crippling inherited nerve disorder may be just around the corner thanks to an international team that spanned Asia, Europe and the United States. The team had been hunting DNA strands for ...

Neuroscience created Aug 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists discover elusive platelet count and limb development gene

Researchers have identified an elusive gene responsible for Thrombocytopenia with Absent Radii (TAR), a rare inherited blood and skeletal disorder. As a result, this research is now being transformed into ...

Genetics created Feb 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast