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Firm Says Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Is Possible
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 14:00
10,000 human genomes could be sequenced next year, company says.
News Topics : Health Costs, Government, Genetics, Gene Therapy, DNA

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Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 14:00
Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics

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Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 17:00
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find.
News Topics : Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Genetics, Diabetes: Type II, Diabetes: Misc, Diabetes: Diet

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Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 17:00
Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say.
News Topics : Genetics, Gastrointestinal Problems, Digestion, Crohn's Disease

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High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 16:00
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Genetics, Brain, Alzheimer's

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Is There a 'Bad Driver' Gene?
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 12:00
1 in 3 people have DNA that makes things tougher behind the wheel, researchers say.
News Topics : Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury, Travel Safety: Misc, Genetics

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Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 17:00
Small studies found two mutations in women who had recurring episodes.
News Topics : Yeast Infections, Women's Problems: Misc, Infections: Misc, Genetics

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Stem Cells Coaxed to Make Precursors to Egg, Sperm
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00
In long term, advance may lead to better fertility treatments, experts say.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Infertility, Genetics

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Some Parts of Human Genome Get Lost
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 14:00
Technology allows scientists to spot non-essential DNA base pairs.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, DNA

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Scientists Discover Gene Key to Human Speech
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 07:00
Special region found only in people offers clues to language development.
News Topics : Speech Disorders, Research & Development, Genetics

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Less Sensitivity to Hormone May Play Role in Autism
Thu Oct 22, 2009, 06:00
Treatment with oxytocin might improve social interaction, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Research & Development, Hormones: Misc, Genetics, Behavior, Autism

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Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 14:00
In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows.
News Topics : Sex, Research & Development, Genetics, Environment

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Gene Behind Gaucher Disease a Player in Parkinson's
Wed Oct 21, 2009, 17:00
Finding from worldwide study could one day lead to new treatments.
News Topics : Parkinson's, Genetics

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Genes May Link Hip Fractures and Heart Disease
Tue Oct 20, 2009, 16:00
Risks for breaks rise if a brother or sister has heart failure or stroke, study finds,
News Topics : Osteoporosis, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Genetics, Fractures, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Scientists Provide First Map of Complete Human Epigenome
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 12:00
The information may help accelerate research into diseases and treatments, experts say.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Research & Development, Government, Genetics, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, DNA

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Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 14:00
Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier.
News Topics : Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast, Age

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Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 14:00
Finding may help tailor treatments to keep patients from stopping meds, researcher says.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Muscle Problems, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Genetics

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Are Commercial Genetic Tests Worth Taking?
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 09:00
Experts cautious about validity, usefulness of some on the market.
News Topics : Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Berinert Approved for Rare Genetic Disease
Mon Oct 12, 2009, 12:24
To treats symptoms of hereditary angiodema
News Topics : Genetics, Food & Drug Administration, Drug Approvals

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Gene Mutation May Speed Learning
Mon Oct 12, 2009, 16:00
Finding might yield insights into diseases like Parkinson's, experts say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Brain