“In-depth Analysis Of Human Genetic Variation Will Enable Scientists To Identify Genetic Risk Factors For Common Immune Diseases” 
(Sep 28) Medical News Today reports, “An international group of researchers today unveiled a detailed map of human genetic variation within the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), the most important region of the human genome encoding the human response to infection, autoimmune disease and organ transplantation.”
“‘Angel and devil’ genes hold the key to treatment for MS”
(Sep 28) The Herald reports, “Multiple Sclerosis symptoms can be affected by a pair of "angel and devil" genes that fight to make a patient healthy or ill, researchers have found.”
“Genetic basis for 'pulling your hair out' revealed”
(Sep 27) netdoctor.co.uk reports, “Scientists believe they have identified the genetic mutations that lead people to suffer from a condition that causes them to compulsively pull their hair.”
“Researchers map genetic variations behind common immune diseases”
(Sep 26) Yahoo News India reports, “An international group of researchers have unveiled a detailed map of human genetic variations within one of the most important regions of the human genome called histocompatibility complex (MHC), which is responsible for encoding the human response to infections.”
“New Findings Back Eczema Gene Link”
(Sep 26) Science Daily reports, “The results of twenty studies that strongly back up a genetic breakthrough made by a University of Dundee scientist were announced recently.”
“Study shows how gene creates "morning larks"”
(Sep 26) iol reports, “Scientists are closer to understanding how a particular gene mutation causes some people to be extreme morning larks -- findings that could eventually aid in understanding various sleep disorders.”
“Researchers Locate Genetic Link for Nicotine Dependence Among African Americans”
(Sep 25) Medindia.com reports, “Scientists at the University of Virginia Health System have identified, for the first time ever, several genetic regions that are likely to carry the genes for nicotine dependence (ND) in an African American population.”
“Electrochemical fabrication of conducting polymer nanowires in an integrated microfluidic
system”
(Sep 25) News-Medical.Net reports, “There seems to be little doubt among cancer researchers that new detection systems using nanowires and microfluidics hold the promise of providing a quantum leap in the detection of cancer-related molecules and genes.”
“Varanasi to Host Historic Genetic Disorder Symposium”
(Sep 25) India West reports, “Indian and U.S. researchers on thalassemia and other genetic blood disorders will gather together at an historic symposium in Varanasi Oct. 29-31.”
“Genetics forum aims to engage public”
(Sep 22) The News & Observer reports, “When scientists speak about genetics research, they often gush about its promise to battle disease and prevent illness.”
“Researchers get $100m to study cancer genetics”
(Sep 22) Boston.com reports, “A New York philanthropy is giving $100 million to the Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard and four New York research centers to study the genetics of cancer, part of the push to transform the treatment of the disease by understanding its genetic makeup.”
“Direct observations of DNA provides new insights into how genetic material is copied and
repaired”
(Sep 21) News-Medical.Net reports, “Direct observations of DNA are giving new insights into how genetic material is copied and repaired.”
“New target for cancer therapy identified by Australian researchers”
(Sep 21) News-Medical.Net reports, “A new target for cancer therapy has been identified by Monash University scientists investigating the cell signalling pathways that turn on a gene involved in cancer development.”
“Doctor a researcher and a caregiver, too”
(Sep 21) Baltimoresun.com reports, “A lot of prominent scientists have dreamed of using the genetics revolution to cure or prevent disease. Few have done as much to make that dream a reality as has a gray-haired 55-year-old pediatrician in Strasburg, Pa.”
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