“Scientists have pinpointed two genes that lead to schizophrenia and manic depression” 
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(Aug 10) The Copenhagen Post Online reports, “Researchers at Aarhus University's Institute for Human Genetics have discovered two genes that are catalysts for mental illness, particularly schizophrenia and manic depression, daily newspaper Berlingske Tidende reported Thursday.”
“New research examines genetics of successful aging”
(Aug 10) EurekAlert! reports, “Scientists have identified genes related to reaching age 90 with preserved cognition, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.”
“Scientists hail breast cancer breakthrough”
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(Aug 9) Herald Sun reports, “AUSTRALIAN scientists have helped unearth the biggest breast cancer breakthrough in years - the first discovery of common genes linked to the disease.”
“MatBase -- A new transcription factor knowledge base released by Genomatix”
(Aug 8) EurekAlert! reports, “Genomatix Software GmbH, a pioneer and leader in the analysis of eukaryotic transcriptional regulation, releases MatBase, a knowledge base of transcription factors (TF).”
“Unique Huntington's study moves forward”
(Aug 8) EurekAlert! reports, “Doctors have completed the first step of a unique medical research study, evaluating 1,001 individuals at risk of developing Huntington's disease who do not know – nor do they want to know – whether they carry the genetic defect that causes the condition.”
“Evidence of a genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease”
(Aug 8) News-Medical.Net reports, “A Mayo Clinic-led international research collaboration - one of the largest studies of its kind - provides strong evidence that a genetic risk factor may account for 3 percent of the cause of Parkinson's disease.”
“New study reveals Rett syndrome can strike males”
(Aug 8) EurekAlert! reports, “Report co-author Dr Helen Leonard, who heads the Australian Rett Syndrome Study at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, says the finding means that testing for the genetic disorder should be considered in some baby boys who develop progressive serious neurological problems.”
“11th International Congress of Human Genetics”
(Aug 8) Rare Diseases.com reports, “Brisbane, Australia, is the site of the 11th International Congress of Human Genetics from August 6-10, 2006.”
“Genetic databank to catalogue WA residents”
(Aug 8) ABC News Online reports, “Researchers plan to collect blood samples and health information from every person in Western Australia over the next few years in a move they say will create the world's biggest human genetic databank.”
“'Warrior gene' blamed for Maori violence”
(Aug 8) ninemsn.com reports, “New Zealand Maori carry a "warrior" gene which makes them more prone to violence, criminal acts and risky behaviour, a scientist has controversially claimed.”
“DNA overwinds when stretched”
(Aug 8) News-Medical.Net reports, “Most of us are familiar with the winding staircase image of DNA, the repository of a biological cell's genetic information. But few of us realize just how tightly that famous double helix is wound.”
“Genetic breakthroughs usher in personalized medicine”
(Aug 6) PalmBeachPost.com reports, “Matthew Green shaves, does his own laundry and can cook. He wiped down tables at the Beverly Hills Cafe in his hometown of Pembroke Pines until recently.”
“Genetics is a very strong component of obesity”
(Aug 6) News-Medical.Net reports, “Nearly 6 percent of morbidly obese children and adults have a genetic defect that keeps them feeling like their stomach is running on empty, no matter how much they have eaten.”
“Reggie: I Fell Ill and Grew 20 Years Younger”
(Aug 6) RedOrbit reports, “A GRANDAD suffering from a rare disease has found a bizarre side effect to his treatment - it makes him look 20 years younger.”
“BRIT1 gene identified as protector of DNA”
(Aug 6) RxPG News reports, “A single gene plays a pivotal role launching two DNA damage detection and repair pathways in the human genome, suggesting that it functions as a previously unidentified tumor suppressor gene, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in Cancer Cell.”
“Rapid Integration Site Mapping”
(Aug 5) Pharmalicensing.com reports, “This invention can be used to provide rapid, cost-effective screening of cells treated with retroviruses for gene therapy.”
“Genetic Evidence Supports Endometriosis as Ovarian Cancer Precursor”
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(Aug 4) Cancer page.com reports, “The results of a study provide "convincing" molecular genetic evidence that endometriosis is a precursor to ovarian cancer, UK and US collaborators report in the August 1st issue of the International Journal of Cancer.”
“Neural stem cells derived from human embryonic stem cells carry abnormal gene expression”
(Aug 4) EurekAlert! reports, “Neural stem cells grown from one of the federally approved human embryonic stem cell lines proved to be inferior to neural stem cells derived from fetal tissue donated for research, a UCLA study has found.”
“Researchers identify gene as protector of DNA, enemy of tumors”
(Aug 3) EurekAlert! reports, “A single gene plays a pivotal role launching two DNA damage detection and repair pathways in the human genome, suggesting that it functions as a previously unidentified tumor suppressor gene, researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in Cancer Cell.”
“Genetic predisposition may raise risk of Emanuel syndrome”
(Aug 3) MedicineNews.net reports, “A report, published in the journal Science by researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania analyzes genetic predisposition to the translocation t ( 11;22 ), a swapping of genetic material between chromosomes 11 and 22.”
“Finding the key of the genetic door to a cancer cure”
(Aug 3) Cape Argus reports, “Genomic science is dramatically widening the scope for understanding cancers, but breakthrough cures should be expected within generations, not years, says Eric Lander, one of the leading scientists in this field.”
“Genetics researchers identify second gene that gives rise to Alagille syndrome”
(Aug 2) News-Medical.Net reports, “In a finding that may have broader implications for understanding kidney disorders, genetics researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have identified a second gene that gives rise to Alagille syndrome, a genetic developmental disease that affects multiple organs.”
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