Genes Linked to Effectiveness of Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer
2012-12-28
A certain genetic trait limits how well the drug will work, research suggestsContinue Reading
Sickle Cell Disease, Sickle Cell Trait Are Not the Same
2012-12-28
FRIDAY Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) — Both sickle cell disease and the condition known as sickle cell trait are genetic blood diseases: You’re born with one or the other because of the genes inherited from your parents. Beyond that, the two conditions vary considerably. Sickle cell disease gets its nameContinue Reading
Debate Heats Up Over Screening Athletes for Sickle Cell Trait
2012-12-28
NCAA mandates such a test, but medical group urges a different optionContinue Reading
Children of Older Parents With Cancer May Be at Risk, Too
2012-12-21
Swedish researchers say genetics must play a part in increased oddsContinue Reading
Genes Linked to Autism Seem to Have Strong Tendency to Mutate
2012-12-20
Study found mutations tied to many disorders tend to cluster in certain areas of the genomeContinue Reading
Scientists Now See 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease
2012-12-19
Findings may eventually lead to better treatments, researchers sayContinue Reading
Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Rare Children's Brain Disorder
2012-12-19
Treatment targets chemical that wreaks havoc on nerve cells in kids with Canavan diseaseContinue Reading
Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
2012-12-17
Study found higher rates of precancerous lesions in people with Lynch syndromeContinue Reading
Scientists ID Gene That Shows Progression in ALS Patients
2012-12-12
Researchers hope finding may help in developing treatment for Lou Gehrig’s diseaseContinue Reading
Gene Study Uncovers More Autism Clues
2012-12-12
Scientists spot nearly 100 genes linking the disorder with inherited fragile X syndromeContinue Reading
Genes May Influence Effectiveness of Anti-Smoking Policies
2012-12-07
New strategies needed to combat tobacco addiction in people with certain genetic makeups, study saysContinue Reading
Deep Belly Fat Could Weaken Men's Bones, Study Suggests
2012-11-28
Level of ‘visceral fat’ seemed to have an effect regardless of man’s overall weightContinue Reading
DNA May Explain Why Women Have More Rheumatoid Arthritis
2012-11-26
Finding might help lead to improved treatments for painful condition, researchers sayContinue Reading