Medical research
Discovery could lead to new treatment for rare blood disease
A cancer researcher at the University of Alberta has made a discovery that could unlock new ways to treat a rare blood disease.
Jan 27, 2020
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News tagged with genetic lesions
Genetics
Genetic data now available for bacteria central to Crohn's disease
Scientists have made genetic data publicly available for bacteria that might be lurking inside the gut walls of patients chronically affected with severe Crohn's disease.
Oct 9, 2019
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Genetics
Genetic changes tied to rare brain bleeds in babies
(HealthDay)—Researchers say they've identified genetic mutations linked with a blood vessel defect that can lead to deadly brain bleeds in babies.
Dec 18, 2018
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Medical research
Researchers connect brain blood vessel lesions to intestinal bacteria
A study in mice and humans suggests that bacteria in the gut can influence the structure of the brain's blood vessels, and may be responsible for producing malformations that can lead to stroke or epilepsy. The research, ...
May 19, 2017
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Genetics
Scientists discover genetic changes that may contribute to the onset of schizophrenia
Scientists from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have discovered rare genetic changes that may be responsible for the onset of schizophrenia. Several of these same genetic lesions had previously been found ...
Jul 16, 2013
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Genetics
Whole genome sequencing opens a new way for the diagnosis and medical therapy for autism
An international consortium, consisting of Autism Speaks, Duke University School of Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children of Toronto, BGI and other institutes, has investigated the genetic variants in 32 families with ...
Jul 11, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Drug shows surprising efficacy as treatment for chronic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma
Two clinical studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine with an accompanying editorial suggest that the novel agent ibrutinib shows real potential as a safe, effective, targeted treatment for adults with chronic ...
Jun 19, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetics of cervical cancer raise concern about antiviral therapy in some cases
A new understanding of the genetic process that can lead to cervical cancer may help improve diagnosis of potentially dangerous lesions for some women, and also raises a warning flag about the use of anti-viral therapies ...
Jun 19, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study uncovers key factor in Alzheimer's progression
(Medical Xpress)—A new study from researchers at the University of Florida may have uncovered a critical factor that drives the relentless progression of Alzheimer's disease ― a discovery that could eventually slow its ...
Apr 16, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Calcium may cut risk for precancerous colon lesions in some people
(HealthDay)—Consuming higher amounts of calcium may lower the likelihood of precancerous colon and rectal lesions in people who are at increased risk due to variations in two genes, a new study suggests.
Apr 10, 2013
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