Genetics
Study offers hope to sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome
A new U of T study may lead to help for sufferers of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) who face debilitating fatigue that can't be cured by rest.
Apr 5, 2017
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BMC Medical Genomics
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Genetics
Using millions of years of cell evolution in the fight against cancer
As the medical community continues to make positive strides in personalized cancer therapy, scientists know some dead ends are unavoidable. Drugs that target specific genes in cancerous cells are effective, but not all proteins ...
Aug 7, 2012
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Genetics
Early CTE disease process found to be mechanistically different than what occurs in late stages
Millions of people, including athletes who play contact sports, members of the military and victims of domestic violence, are exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI), which is the primary risk factor for developing chronic ...
Mar 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New genetic signatures in childhood leukemia create paths for precision medicine
Researchers with Nemours Children's Health System utilized Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to more precisely identify genomic characteristics of leukemias in children, the most common childhood cancer. The study, published ...
Mar 5, 2020
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Genetics
Researchers identify unique brain changes in people with Huntington's disease
The part of the brain that selectively degenerates in people with Huntington's disease (HD), called the striatum, is almost entirely destroyed in the late stages of the disease. Brain samples from mutant HD gene positive ...
Oct 21, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds 'Precision Medicine' may not always be so precise
Precision Medicine in oncology, where genetic testing is used to determine the best drugs to treat cancer patients, is not always so precise when applied to some of the world's more diverse populations, according to a study ...
Oct 26, 2017
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Genetics
New gene testing technology finds cancer risks 'hiding in plain sight'
A research team led by an award-winning genomicist at Western University has developed a new method for identifying mutations and prioritizing variants in breast and ovarian cancer genes, which will not only reduce the number ...
Apr 28, 2016
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Genetics
Genetic tests of amniotic fluid could guide timing of delicate births
Analyzing gene expression of an expectant mother's amniotic fluid could give doctors an important tool for deciding when it is safe to deliver premature babies.
Oct 27, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Groundbreaking computer program diagnoses cancer in two days
In by far the majority of cancer cases, the doctor can quickly identify the source of the disease, for example cancer of the liver, lungs, etc. However, in about one in 20 cases, the doctor can confirm that the patient has ...
Oct 7, 2015
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Genetics
Genetic discovery may help determine effectiveness of Huntington's disease treatments
A new genetic discovery in the field of Huntington's disease (HD) could mean a more effective way in determining severity of this neurological disease when using specific treatments. This study may provide insight for treatments ...
Mar 2, 2015
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