Genomics in the News
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Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer
Diabetes
Ethical Issues
Family History
Genetic Technology
Heart Disease and Stroke
Maternal and Child Health
Mental Health
Nutrigenomics
Obesity
Pharmacogenomics
Tobacco
Other
Arthritis
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Asthma
Journal article! Effect of Variation in CHI3L1 on Serum YKL-40 Level, Risk of Asthma, and Lung Function
April 9 – Gene Linked to Inherited Blood Biomarker Associated with Asthma Risk
April 4 - Genetic Mutation Appears To Cause Asthma
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Cancer
Journal article! Cancer risk assessment and the genetic counseling process: using hereditary breast and ovarian cancer as an example
Journal article! Intention to communicate BRCA1/BRCA2 genetic test results to the family
April 17 – Scientists use tiny magnets in cancer treatment
April 16 – Gene Variants Indicate Opposite Survival Outcomes For Women And Men With Colon Cancer
April 14 – Biomarkers allow doctors to match therapy to patient
April 14 – New insights into the genetic basis of resistance to chemotherapy in children with acute leukemia
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Diabetes
April 7 – As diabetes soars, genetics offering new leads
March 31 – Major Collaboration Uncovers Surprising New Genetic Clues to Diabetes
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Ethical Issues
April 14 – Genome scans go deep into your DNA
April 14 – Your genetic rundown on a chip
April 14 – Does knowing your genetic risks lead to better health?
April 12 – May We Scan Your Genome?
April 11 – Groups push a genetic bank
April 11 – Project aims to find causes of genetic disease
April 5 - The DNA Dilemma: Grappling With Bad News From Genetic Testing
April 4 – Direct to consumer genetic testing raises concerns
April 4 - “At Home” Genomic Tests for Disease Risk Premature
April 4 – Lawless Gene-Testing Industry Needs a Sheriff
April 3 – Gene Tests May Be More Confusing Than Illuminating
April 3 – SSRI sensitivity gene tests for consumers called “misleading”
April 3 – Beware genetic snake oil
April 3 - Experts, Test Makers Battle Over Selling Genetic Tests to Patients
April 3 – Marketing of unproven tests a threat to public health
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Family History
Journal article! A family history study of binge-eating disorder
April 17 – Parkinson's Research Finds Different Mutations In A Single Gene Suggest That It Is Primarily An Inherited Genetic Disorder
April 4 – A trip through time leads to health clues
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Genetic Technology
April 14 – Largest ever study of genetics of common disease just got bigger
April 14 – Genome scans go deep into your DNA
April 14 – Your genetic rundown on a chip
April 13 – Computational approaches to the role of epigenetic marks in transcription regulation
April 8 – DNA kit can spot disease, company says
April 4 - Modern Genetics Enters Daily Life
April 3 – Fed to propose national gene database
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Heart Disease and Stroke
Journal article! Emerging role of pharmacogenomics in heart failure
Journal article! Genetic determinants of cardiac hypertrophy
Journal article! Atrial fibrillation: evidence for genetically determined disease
Journal article! Cardiovascular disease risk prediction using genetic information (gene scores): is it really informative?
April 10 – Genetic Test Offers Clues About Cardiac Hypertrophy In Children
April 8 – Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease Associated With Genetic Variants Of USF1
April 7 – Protection Against Hypertension From Rare Genetic Mutations
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Maternal and Child Health
Journal article! Genetic contributions to preterm birth: Implications from epidemiological and genetic association studies
April 14 – Some kids with autism may have a genetic defect that affects the muscles
April 8 – Gene Disorder Can Be Fatal for Babies
April 7 – Genes Drive Kids' Changing Fears: Child Fears Change Over Years as Genes Shift Gears
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Mental Health
April 16 – Mental Stress Reduces Blood Flow To The Heart In Patients With Gene Variation
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Nutrigenomics
Journal article! Personalizing foods: is genotype necessary?
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Obesity
Journal article! Progress in the genetics of common obesity: size matters
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Pharmacogenomics
Journal article! Emerging role of pharmacogenomics in heart failure
April 14 – Launching a Global Alliance for Pharmacogenomics
March 30 – Personalized medicine: Genetics may bring new life to failed drugs
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Tobacco
Journal article! A susceptibility locus for lung cancer maps to nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit genes on 15q25
Journal article! A variant associated with nicotine dependence, lung cancer and peripheral arterial disease
April 14 – Mouth May Tell The Tale Of Lung Damage Caused By Smoking
April 14 - Smoking Related To Subset Of Colorectal Cancers With Absent DNA Repair Proteins
April 3 - Genetic variations raise lung cancer risk for smokers and ex-smokers
April 2 – Can't quit smoking? Blame your genes
April 2 – NIDA Researchers Identify Genetic Variant Linked to Nicotine Addiction and Lung Cancer
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Other
Journal article! Why study gene-environment interactions?
Journal article! Genetic polymorphisms as a risk factor for anorexia nervosa
Journal article! Identifying host targets for drug development with knowledge from genome-wide studies: lessons from HIV-AIDS
April 15 – Study: Some students confused by genetics
April 14 – Does knowing your genetic risks lead to better health?
April 9 – Back pain problems may be more a matter of genetics than physical strain
April 6 – Genetics, environment differently influence the 'pathway of risk' leading to alcohol dependence
April 3 – Genetic Disorder May Hold Key to Heat Stroke Cure
April 2 – Scientists Find Genetic Factor in Stress Response Variability
April 2 – Scientists Link Chromatin Changes with Alcohol Withdrawal Anxiety
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