More Genetics and Genetic Disorders News

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  Gene-Linked Iron Disorder More Common Than Thought

  The most common genetic disorder among northern Europeans — called hemochromatosis — occurs more...

  • Posted January 17, 2019
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  Decoding Newborn’s DNA Could Pinpoint Hidden Risks

  A program that maps out the genes of newborns has allowed researchers to identify...

  • Posted January 4, 2019
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  Many Americans Unaware of Promise of Targeted, ‘Personalized’ Medicine: Poll

  Medical science has made tremendous advances in “personalized medicine” — drugs that fight cancer...

  • Posted December 6, 2018
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  Like Coffee? You May Be Genetically Wired That Way

  Coffee’s bitter taste shouldn’t be a selling point. But a genetic variant explains why...

  • Posted November 15, 2018
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  Home Health-Care Tests: Proceed With Caution

  Home pregnancy tests are commonplace, but that doesn’t mean that every type of self-test...

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Smartphones, Summer Birth Could Raise Kids’ Odds for Nearsightedness

  Kids with summer birthdays, especially those who spend long hours playing on smartphones and...

  • Posted November 7, 2018
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  Does Stroke Run in Your Family? Healthy Living Lowers the Risk

  Has stroke hit your family particularly hard? A healthy lifestyle may be your best...

  • Posted October 25, 2018
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