Posts Tagged ‘human genome’
Genome confirms blood disease is cancer
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — Research confirms that myelodysplastic syndrome is an early form of cancer, and offers clues to earlier treatments. Continue…
Thursday, March 22, 2012 11:36 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Feb 28, 2012 16:08 - 0 Comments
To find mutations, read the whole exome
EMORY (US) — Geneticists are even closer to sequencing a patient’s entire genome to discover the source of his or her disease. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 10, 2011 13:25 - 0 Comments
DNA’s absence makes us who we are
PENN STATE (US) — Missing segments of non-coding DNA, lost around 7 millions years ago, is what separates humans from chimpanzees and other animals. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 6, 2010 9:43 - 1 Comment
Biomarkers for heart disease risk identified
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK)—A world-wide consortium of researchers has identified 59 novel regions of the human genome that are involved in lipid metabolism. Lipid concentrations in the blood are one of the key risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD). (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 15, 2010 23:10 - 0 Comments
Millions of yeast expose gene-trait link
PRINCETON (US)—Scientists have developed a new way to identify the hidden genetic material responsible for complex traits. The breakthrough ultimately could lead to a deeper understanding of how multiple genes interact to produce everything from blue eyes to blood pressure problems. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 3, 2010 0:38 - 3 Comments
Genome map points to diabetes hot spots
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US)—Scientists have generated a complete map of the areas of the genome that control which genes are “turned on” or “off.” The discovery, made in pancreatic islet cells, opens new avenues for understanding the genetic basis of type 2 diabetes and other common illnesses. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 22, 2009 17:28 - 7 Comments
Gene linked to both cleft lip, palate
U. IOWA (US)—An international research team has identified a gene that plays a major role in cleft lip and cleft palate. The findings could improve genetic counseling and potentially lead to improved treatment for the birth defect. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 17, 2009 4:00 - 0 Comments
Entire genome on the cheap
STANFORD (US)—Sequencing the human genome is a relative bargain these days, as a bioengineering professor recently proved when he mapped his entire genome for less than $50,000 with a team of just two other people. (more…)
