Genetics
Peril posed by gene mutations often depends on degree to which allele expressed, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—It's abundantly clear by now that the sequence of our genes can be important to our health.
May 19, 2014
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Genetics
Monitoring RNA levels in blood yields dynamic picture of fetal development, disease
Recent research has shown that tiny fragments of DNA circulating in a person's blood can allow scientists to monitor cancer growth and even get a sneak peek into a developing fetus' gene sequences. But isolating and sequencing ...
May 5, 2014
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Genetics
A new syndrome caused by mutations in AHDC1
A team of researchers led by Baylor College of Medicine have identified the gene underlying a newly recognized genetic syndrome that has symptoms of sleep apnea, delayed speech and hyptonia, or generalized upper body weakness.
May 1, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Gene panels may be useful, cheaper alternative to whole-genome sequencing, study finds
As many as 10 percent of women with a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer have at least one genetic mutation that, if known, would prompt their doctors to recommend changes in their care, according to a ...
Apr 14, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Tumor suppressor gene TP53 mutated in 90 percent of most common childhood bone tumor
The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital—Washington University Pediatric Cancer Genome Project found mutations in the tumor suppressor gene TP53 in 90 percent of osteosarcomas, suggesting the alteration plays a key role ...
Apr 3, 2014
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Genetics
New genetic cause of children's liver disease discovered
(Medical Xpress)—The discovery of a 'faulty gene' in children with liver disease could pave the way for new treatments for children with a range of serious and life-threatening liver conditions.
Mar 11, 2014
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Genetics
Study discovers genetic disorder causing strokes and vascular inflammation in children
National Institutes of Health researchers have identified gene variants that cause a rare syndrome of sporadic fevers, skin rashes and recurring strokes, beginning early in childhood. The team's discovery coincides with findings ...
Feb 19, 2014
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Genetics
CHOP introduces HLA typing by next-generation sequencing to its clinical services
Immunogenetics experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed a unique laboratory test to characterize the genes that encode HLA molecules. The test relies on faster, more comprehensive gene sequencing ...
Feb 12, 2014
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Genetics
New disease gene discovery sheds light on cause of bone marrow failure
The study, published in The American Journal of Human Genetics, detected and identified a new disease gene (ERCC6L2). In its normal form, the gene plays a key role in protecting DNA from damaging agents, but when the gene ...
Feb 6, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
New RNA interference technique finds seven genes for head and neck cancer
(Medical Xpress)—In the hunt for genetic mutations that cause cancer, there is a lot of white noise. So although genetic sequencing has identified hundreds of genetic alterations linked to tumors, it's still an enormous ...
Jan 24, 2014
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