Many Doctors Ignore Cancer Genetic Testing Guidelines
2011-07-25
Only 41% order testing, counseling for women at high risk of breast or ovarian cancer: studyContinue Reading
There's a Little Neanderthal in Most of Us
2011-07-22
Study confirms that early modern humans mated with NeanderthalsContinue Reading
Cheaper DNA Sequencing Coming Closer
2011-07-20
Proponents see it as valuable medical tool, but others aren’t sure it will help the individual all that muchContinue Reading
Study: Inherited Alzheimer's Detectable 20 Years Before Symptom Onset
2011-07-20
Early diagnosis critical to preserving patients’ mental abilities and memories, researchers sayContinue Reading
Novel Virus 'Jumped' From Monkeys to Humans, Researchers Find
2011-07-15
Infection that killed U.S. research monkeys sickened scientist and family member, study saysContinue Reading
Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome Identified
2011-07-14
More research needed to determine why the genetic variants might lead to symptomsContinue Reading
Low 'Empathy' Response in Brain Might Point to Autism Gene
2011-07-13
Siblings of patients have similar reduced brain activity when viewing others’ emotions, scans showContinue Reading
Family History of Cancer Needs to Be Updated as You Age
2011-07-12
Study shows it can lead to needed changes in screeningContinue Reading
Scientists Spot Possible Target in Ovarian Cancer
2011-07-12
Researchers identified one specific gene that could provide clues on how to fight the diseaseContinue Reading
Female Ancestor of All Living Polar Bears Was Brown
2011-07-07
Historic bear lived in vicinity of present-day Ireland up to 50,000 years ago, scientists sayContinue Reading
Environment May Be Especially Key to Autism: Study
2011-07-05
Other research finds that certain antidepressants taken in pregnancy might influence riskContinue Reading
Could Finger Length Predict Penis Length?
2011-07-04
Prenatal hormones appear to govern both, new study suggestsContinue Reading
Post-Op Nausea May Be Hereditary
2011-07-01
Researchers hope to identify patients sensitive to anesthesia before surgeryContinue Reading
Gene 'Map' of Ovarian Cancer Yields New Clues to Treatment
2011-06-29
Many tumors share similar mutated DNA, some of which might respond to available drugs, experts sayContinue Reading