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• Gene linked to congenital heart defects identified

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 728
  Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): A new gene, ETS-1, that is linked to human congenital heart defects has been identified.The study, by researchers from the UC San Diego, School of Medicine and colleagues, has been published in the journal of Human Molecular Genetics.The landmark study provides important insights into some of ...
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• Gene identified as cause of intellectual disability

  
  What Sorts of People — Authority: 126
  The gene is called TRAPPC9. Its mutations cause up to 50% of intellectual disabilities worldwide, says Dr. John B. Vincent of the Center of Addiction and Mental Health. The way his team identified the gene disturbs me. They studied genes of a large family from Pakistan that had at least seven members with ...
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• Wonderful Medical News!

  
  Blogging with Badger — Authority: 134
  Scientists, not priests, working hard using science, not just praying to the Beard in the Sky, have sequenced the genes for two different types of cancer ! This is incredible news! This means that in time we’ll be able to use targeted approaches to eliminating cancer. We’ll be able to do the equivalent of using ...
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• The Mutations That Kill: 1st Cancer Genomes Sequenced

  
  80beats — Authority: 632
  The genomes of lung and skin cancer have been decoded by scientists at the UK-based Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute near Cambridge, which is the first time an entire cancer gene map has been created. The scientists say they have pinpointed specific DNA errors that may cause tumors in these two cancers, both ...
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• Gene Linked to a Rare Form of Progressive Hearing Loss in Males is Identified

  
  Latest Breaking Health News & Information -RSS headlines- Health.am — Authority: 143
  A gene associated with a rare form of progressive deafness in males has been identified by an international team of researchers funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The gene, PRPS1, appears to be crucial in inner ear development and maintenance. The findings are published in ...
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• Gene linked to a rare form of progressive hearing loss in males is identified

  
  Science Blog - Science news straight from the source — Authority: 639
  A gene associated with a rare form of progressive deafness in males has been identified by an international team of researchers funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The gene, PRPS1, appears to be crucial in inner ear development and maintenance. The findings are published in ...
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• Dean Mitchell Appointed to Talecris Board of Directors

  
  Your Story — Authority: 593
  RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:TLCR) today announced that Dean Jonathan Mitchell has been appointed to its board of
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• How Argentina became white

  
  Gene Expression — Authority: 545
  Apropos of my skepticism of Census projections of 2050 demographic balances, theres a new paper out on Argentina which is relevant. Heres Wikipedia on Argentinas self-conception : As with other areas of new settlement such as Canada, Australia and the United States, Argentina is considered a country of immigrants. ...
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• (MYGN) Myriad Genetics Upgraded to Neutral

  
  Stock Blog Hub — Authority: 459
  We have upgraded Myriad Genetics ( MYGN ) to Neutral from Underperform based on the impressive performance of its molecular diagnostics business. Effective July 1, 2009, the company spun off its therapeutics business to focus on molecular diagnostics. We believe that the de-risking strategy to separate the ...
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• Cracking the Cancer Code

  
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  Cracking the Cancer Code: We already know that all cancers are caused by DNA mutations acquired during a persons lifetime. But what mutations actually cause cancer? We may be one step closer to finding out. International research teams led by the Cancer Genome Project at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have ...
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• Relief for Chronic Illnesses Linked to Allergies Now Available through Agreement with Three Rivers Provider Network

  
  Your Story — Authority: 593
  FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Immuno Laboratories, a leading provider of food and environmental allergy testing services, announced today an agreement with Three Rivers
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• Scientists Map Entire Genetic Code for Two Cancers

  
  Neatorama — Authority: 771
  Scientists at the International Cancer Genome Consortium assert that they have genetically decoded lung and skin cancer. This will allow the development of drugs that specifically attack cancer at the genetic level because it will be possible to determine precisely which mutations cause certain cancers: The ...
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• Sagging Skin Treatments – Four Top Low Impact Strategies To Know About

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 168
  Your mood says one thing. But, look in the mirror and you get a different message. Sagging skin hanging off your upper arms, frown lines, smile lines, chin fat and spare loose skin creating the dreaded "turkey chin" look, sagging breast shape, saddle bag thighs, a big stomach resplendent with mounds and rolls. [...]
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• Entire Genomes For Lung And Melanoma Cancers Sequenced By UK Researchers

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 710
  Research teams led by UK scientists have sequenced the entire genome of two deadly cancers, malignant melanoma and lung cancer, revealing for the first time almost all of the tens of thousands of mutations in the DNA of cancer cells that occur during a persons lifetime. The research was led by scientists from the ...
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• Leprosy susceptibility genes identified

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 728
  London, Dec 17 (ANI): Scientists in Singapore and China have identified seven genes that increase an individual’s susceptibility to leprosy.The researchers, who analyzed more than 10,000 DNA samples from leprosy patients and healthy people in China, said their discovery highlights the important role that the innate ...
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• Dendreon Nails Down $409M, Stewart Parker Gets Itch to Return, Seattle Genetics Finds New Partner, & More Seattle-Area Life Sciences News

  
  Xconomy — Authority: 661
  Roundup , Biotech , deals Luke Timmerman wrote: ‘Tis apparently the season to cram in as much biotech news as possible before taking a holiday breather. — Dendreon (NASDAQ: DNDN ) snapped up a total of $409 million through a stock offering. The Seattle-based biotech company sold 15 million shares ...
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• Genetic breakthrough hails new cancer research era

  
  Alex Torex Blog — Authority: 145
  Genetic breakthrough hails new cancer research era – Telegraph The genetic code of two of the most deadly cancers has been cracked by British scientists in a world first that opens up a whole new era in the treatment for the disease. Posted in Genetics, Health
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• What Is DNA Testing Used For?

  
  Naked News — Authority: 175
  Most people are only familiar with DNA testing from its affiliation with law enforcement ventures. However, there are scores of different purposes that DNA testing can be employed for and they all share the same purpose of DNA testing in criminal cases. That is, these tests are employed to establish identity. Such ...
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• Gingivitis (a Major Cause of Bad Breath) May Be Genetic

  
  Bad Breath Blog — Authority: 120
  More people than you may think have gingivitis –up to half of the U.S. population.  Some people do not even realize that they have it, and they might have common symptoms like bad breath , and/or swollen, red and bleeding gums .   Gingivitis can cause complications like heart disease, pre-term birth, and ...
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• This Holiday Seasons Genetic and Reproductive Gifts

  
  Blogs — Authority: 161
  Gift shopping during the winter holidays can be arduous. Some recipients are easy; others seem impossible. This year, for better or for worse, the genetic sequence or the reproductive capacity of that challenge on your shopping list can solve your problem. Two examples offer a contrast in both seriousness and ...
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