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Study is First to Find Direct Evidence That ADHD is a Genetic Disorder
• Genetics • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Feb 13 14

Study is First to Find Direct Evidence That ADHD is a Genetic Disorder

In a study published online first and appearing in an upcoming edition of The Lancet, researchers have provided the first direct evidence that attention-deficit/hyperactivity… Study is First to Find Direct Evidence That ADHD is a Genetic Disorder   

 
 

Rett syndrome genetic variants now available for advance testing, diagnosis & research
• Children's Health • • Genetics • • Neurology • Feb 06 14

Rett syndrome genetic variants now available for advance testing

Despite the identification of gene mutations in methyl CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) being linked to Rett syndrome (RS), research has been hindered by… Rett syndrome genetic variants now available for advance testing, diagnosis & research   

 
 

Toddlers’ aggression is strongly associated with genetic factors
• Children's Health • • Genetics • • Neurology • Jan 20 14

Toddlers' aggression is strongly associated with genetic factors

The development of physical aggression in toddlers is strongly associated genetic factors and to a lesser degree with the environment, according to a new… Toddlers’ aggression is strongly associated with genetic factors   

 
 

New hope for Gaucher patients
• Genetics • Jan 19 14

New hope for Gaucher patients

What causes brain damage and inflammation in severe cases of Gaucher disease? Little is known about the events that lead to brain pathology in… New hope for Gaucher patients   

 
 

Mutation discovery may improve treatment for rare brain tumor type
• Brain • • Cancer • • Genetics • Jan 13 14

Mutation discovery may improve treatment for rare brain tumor type

Scientists have identified a mutated gene that causes a type of tenacious, benign brain tumor that can have devastating lifelong effects. Currently, the tumor… Mutation discovery may improve treatment for rare brain tumor type   

 
 

AML Score That Combines Genetic and Epigenetic Changes Might Help Guide Therapy
• Cancer • • Genetics • Jan 08 14

AML Score That Combines Genetic and Epigenetic Changes Might Help Guide Therapy

Currently, doctors use chromosome markers and gene mutations to determine the best treatment for a patient with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). But a new… AML Score That Combines Genetic and Epigenetic Changes Might Help Guide Therapy   

 
 

Study supports a causal role in narcolepsy for a common genetic variant
• Genetics • • Immunology • Jan 03 14

Study supports a causal role in narcolepsy for a common genetic variant

A new study conducted across Europe found an extraordinary association between narcolepsy and a specific gene variant related to the immune system.

The modified… Study supports a causal role in narcolepsy for a common genetic variant   

 
 

Turning Off the “Aging Genes”
• Genetics • • Aging and Gerontology • Jan 03 14

Turning Off the Aging Genes

Computer algorithm developed by TAU researchers identifies genes that could be transformed to stop the aging process

Restricting calorie consumption is one of the… Turning Off the “Aging Genes”   

 
 

New genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes revealed
• Diabetes • • Genetics • Dec 25 13

New genetic risk factor for type 2 diabeTes revealed

Cambridge and Boston, MA; Los Angeles, CA; Mexico City, Mexico. Wed. December 25, 2013 – An international team of researchers in Mexico and the… New genetic risk factor for type 2 diabetes revealed   

 
 

How The ‘Stress Gene’ Is Linked To Heart Attack Risk
• Genetics • • Heart • Dec 21 13

How The 'Stress Gene' Is Linked To HeaRt Attack Risk

We’ve long known that stress appears to put our hearts at risk, but researchers have still been puzzling as to why. A new study… How The ‘Stress Gene’ Is Linked To Heart Attack Risk   

 
 

Common Disorders: It’s Not the Genes Themselves, But How They Are Controlled
• Anemia • • Genetics • Dec 20 13

Common Disorders: It's Not the Genes Themselves

Many rare disorders are caused by gene mutation, like sickle cell anemia. Yet until now the underlying genetic cause of more common conditions -… Common Disorders: It’s Not the Genes Themselves, But How They Are Controlled   

 
 

Smoking changes our genes
• Genetics • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Dec 17 13

Smoking changes our genes

The fact that smoking means a considerable health risk is nowadays commonly accepted. New research findings from Uppsala University and Uppsala Clinical Research Center… Smoking changes our genes   

 
 

Gene promotes 1 in 100 of tumors
• Cancer • • Genetics • Dec 08 13

Gene promotes 1 in 100 of tumors

Researchers have identified a gene that drives the development of tumours in over one per cent of all cancer patients. This is the first… Gene promotes 1 in 100 of tumors   

 
 

Coffee or Beer? The Choice Could Affect Your Genome
• Dieting • • Food & Nutrition • • Genetics • Dec 05 13

Coffee or Beer? The Choice Could Affect Your Genome

Coffee and beer are polar opposites in the beverage world. Coffee picks you up, and beer winds you down.

Now Prof. Martin Kupiec and… Coffee or Beer? The Choice Could Affect Your Genome   

 
 

Just 2 genes from Y chromosome needed for male reproduction
• Genetics • Nov 24 13

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The Y chromosome is often thought of as defining the male sex. Now scientists find that only two genes on the Y chromosome are… Just 2 genes from Y chromosome needed for male reproduction   

 
 

Epigenetic changes may explain chronic kidney disease
• Genetics • • Urine Problems • Nov 22 13

Epigenetic changes may explain chronic kidney dIsease

The research of physician-scientist Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, associate professor of Medicine in the Renal Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, at the Perelman School of… Epigenetic changes may explain chronic kidney disease   

 
 

Scientists identify gene that regulates body weight in humans and mice
• Genetics • • Obesity • • Weight Loss • Nov 21 13

Scientists identify gene that regulates body weight in humans and mice

Research has pointed to the importance of genetic factors in human obesity and has shown that heritability plays a role in 40% to 90%… Scientists identify gene that regulates body weight in humans and mice   

 
 

Many pediatricians uncomfortable providing care to kids with genetic conditions
• Children's Health • • Genetics • Nov 19 13

Many pediatricians uncomfortable providing care to kids with genetic conditions

Many primary care pediatricians say they feel uncomfortable providing health care to patients with genetic disorders. Also, many do not consistently discuss all risks… Many pediatricians uncomfortable providing care to kids with genetic conditions   

 
 

Novel gene variant found in severe childhood asthma
• Children's Health • • Asthma • • Genetics • Nov 17 13

Novel gene variant found in severe childhood asthma

An international scientific team has discovered a gene associated with a high risk of severe childhood asthma. The specific gene variant may be an… Novel gene variant found in severe childhood asthma   

 
 

Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease
• Genetics • Nov 14 13

Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease

Medical researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the structure of a potential drug target for a rare genetic disease, paving the way… Potential drug target in sight for rare genetic disease   

 
 

Gene linked to common intellectual disability
• Genetics • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Nov 13 13

Gene linked to common intellectual disability

University of Adelaide researchers have taken a step forward in unravelling the causes of a commonly inherited intellectual disability, finding that a genetic mutation… Gene linked to common intellectual disability   

 
 

Cause of genetic disorder found in ‘dark matter’ of DNA
• Genetics • Nov 10 13

Cause of genetic disorder found in 'dark matter' of DNA

For the first time, scientists have used new technology which analyses the whole genome to find the cause of a genetic disease in what… Cause of genetic disorder found in ‘dark matter’ of DNA   

 
 

Study finds that Americans want doctors’ guidance on genetic test results
• Genetics • Nov 07 13

Study finds that Americans want doctors' guidance on genetic test results

In an era of commercialized medicine, direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing has been on a steady rise. Consumers can purchase a DNA sample kit, also… Study finds that Americans want doctors’ guidance on genetic test results   

 
 

Effects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your Genes
• Genetics • • Neurology • Nov 05 13

Effects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your Genes

New research shows that chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. With these changes, the cells are primed… Effects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your Genes   

 
 

Study finds a patchwork of genetic variation in the brain
• Brain • • Genetics • Nov 01 13

Study finds a patchwork of genetic variation in the brain

It was once thought that each cell in a person’s body possesses the same DNA code and that the particular way the genome is… Study finds a patchwork of genetic variation in the brain   

 
 
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