Category Archives: Gene Medicine

BRCA genes are very important.Source:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/angelina-jolies-mutant-gene-cause-185900936.html

The Sturge-Weber Foundation joins patients, families, physicians, researchers and government agencies in celebrating the identification of the gene mutation responsible for the rare neurological condition …Source:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/england-journal-medicine-publishes-discovery-210500442.html

A new genetic test to gauge the aggressiveness of prostate cancer may help tens of thousands of men each year decide whether they need to treat their cancer right away or can safely monitor it.Source:http://news.yahoo.com/gene-test-may-help-guide-prostate-cancer-treatment-041257399.html

Title: Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease Category: Health News Created: 5/8/2013 6:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMSource:http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=169727

Title: Gene Discovery May Offer Breakthrough for Rare Leukemia Category: Health News Created: 5/9/2013 12:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMSource:http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=169745

( Washington University School of Medicine ) Scientists' picture of how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer's disease harms the brain may have to be revised, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found.Source:http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/wuso-npn050613.php

A new genetic test to gauge the aggressiveness of prostate cancer may help tens of thousands of men each year decide whether they need to treat their cancer right away or can safely monitor it.Source:http://ca.news.yahoo.com/gene-test-helps-show-prostate-cancers-treatment-men-135810470.html

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has tried to identify a human gene that is more active after sleep deprivation by studying fruit flies.Source:http://in.news.yahoo.com/gene-becomes-more-active-sleep-deprivation-identified-110738324.html

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness, according to a study at Duke Medicine.Source:http://in.news.yahoo.com/gene-mutations-associated-nearsightedness-identified-081013747.html

Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness, according to a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics on May 2, 2013.Source:http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/602498/?sc=rsmn

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online When geneticists at the University of Minnesota began work on what they thought was a regulatory gene, they probably had no idea their work would redefine the tiny snippet of genetic material … Continue reading →

( Duke University Medical Center ) Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness, according to a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics … Continue reading →

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a gene that, when repressed in tumor cells, puts a halt to cell growth and a range of processes needed for tumors to enlarge and spread to distant sites.Source:http://in.news.yahoo.com/switching-off-gene-makes-cancer-less-aggressive-095022103.html

Scientists have discovered the first gene involved in typical migraines, which could lead to new and better treatments for the millions afflicted by pounding headaches.        Source:http://telegraph.feedsportal.com/c/32726/f/568308/s/2b697d1f/l/0L0Stelegraph0O0Chealth0Chealthnews0C10A0A323680CScientists0Ediscover0Emigraine0Egene0Bhtml/story01.htm

Researchers have identified a gene variant that helps predict how much weight an individual will lose after gastric bypass surgery, a finding with the potential both to guide treatment planning and to facilitate the development of new therapeutic approaches to … Continue reading →

Title: Gene Studies Could Point to New Alzheimer's Treatments Category: Health News Created: 4/25/2013 12:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMSource:http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=DailyHealth&a=169468

HOUSTON, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ –  Gene By Gene, Ltd. , the Houston-based genomics and genetics testing company, announced that it has signed an agreement with the University of Texas MD Anderson …Source:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gene-gene-signs-agreement-md-133200852.html

A gene therapy study focused on finding a cure for a rare congenital blinding disease has been recognized as one of the ten most outstanding clinical research projects of the year by the Clinical Research Forum.Source:http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130420/Penn-Medicine-gene-therapy-study-receives-Distinguished-Clinical-Research-Achievement-Award.aspx

( University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ) A gene therapy study focused on finding a cure for a rare congenital blinding disease has been recognized as one of the ten most outstanding clinical research projects of the year by … Continue reading →

A gene therapy study focused on finding a cure for a rare congenital blinding disease has been recognized as one of the ten most outstanding clinical research projects of the year by the Clinical Research Forum (CRF). The study, led … Continue reading →