More Genetics and Genetic Disorders News

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  Gene Therapy May Hold Promise for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

  Study says new dopamine-producing brain cells help control motor function

  • Posted January 9, 2014
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  Gene Might Be Linked to Sleep Disorder Narcolepsy

  Study finds common thread among people with this inability to stay awake

  • Posted January 6, 2014
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  Experimental Treatment for Rare Soft-Tissue Cancer Shows Promise in Mice

  Study looked at method for blocking key growth protein in malignant nerve sheath tumors

  • Posted December 30, 2013
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  Only High-Risk Women Need Breast Cancer Gene Test: Experts

  Even those with family history of BRCA mutations should talk with professionals first, panel...

  • Posted December 23, 2013
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  Angelina Jolie’s Story Didn’t Boost Knowledge of Breast Cancer Risks: Study

  Star underwent preventive mastectomy because of genetic vulnerability

  • Posted December 19, 2013
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  ‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows

  Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart disease

  • Posted December 18, 2013
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  ‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows

  Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart disease

  • Posted December 18, 2013
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  Scientists Discover Another Genetic Code

  Overlapping language seems to help direct DNA activity in cells, researchers report

  • Posted December 12, 2013
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  Genes Beat Family, Teachers for Academic Success, Study Suggests

  DNA appeared to play biggest role in sciences, but outcomes could also change based...

  • Posted December 11, 2013
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  Alzheimer’s Gene Tied to Brain Changes at Early Age

  Researchers say the SORL1 gene may affect more than one 'pathway' to the disease

  • Posted December 6, 2013
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