Eventually, new treatments can be developed so that patients can begin receiving care before their vision becomes affected. Continue reading
Two chromosomal variants connected to glaucoma
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Monthly Archives: April 2012
Researchers tie genetic markers to bone health
The research found that some patients with specific genetic variants were up to 60 percent more likely to experience bone fractures. Continue reading
Genetic testing could help families better plan for child birth
Three specific genetic markers may be able to predict when a woman’s chances of conceiving a child begin to decline. Continue reading
Researchers identify six more breast cancer genetic subtypes
By knowing which type of cancer a patient has contracted, doctors can pinpoint how the disease is likely to progress, possible treatments and a patient’s prognosis for survival. Continue reading
Innovative startups expand considerably in light of lower sequencing costs
The task of sequencing and analyzing genetic information is far more intricate than some originally assumed. Continue reading
Medical and digital worlds still learning to work with one another
Consumers may eventually come to expect personalized treatments when they see their doctor. Continue reading
Procedure uses genes to reprogram scar tissue after heart attack
Because of the complicated nature of a heart transplant, it trails only an intestine transplant in terms of sheer cost. Continue reading
Specific gene may hold key to treating form of leukemia
Researchers were able to sequence the FLT3 gene, which they found to be more susceptible to treatments intended to combat acute myeloid leukemia. Continue reading
Experimental Parkinson’s treatment involves gene therapy
Roy said that before receiving the treatment, she frequently experienced bouts of uncontrollable and violent seizures, often occurring without much warning. Continue reading
Two gene variations contribute to PTSD symptoms
The two genes associated with PTSD – TPH1 and TPH2 – regulate the production of serotonin, which is responsible for many aspects of a person’s mood. Continue reading