“Lexicon Genetics Awarded Additional Grant For Study Of Spinal Muscular Atrophy” 
(Oct 12) Medical News Today reports, “Lexicon Genetics Incorporated (Nasdaq: LEXG) announced today that its research program to identify targets that may be important in the development of drugs to prevent or treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has been extended for an additional year by the United States Army Medical Research & Materiel Command (USAMRMC).”
“Researchers publish largest genome-wide study of prostate cancer in African American men”
(Oct 11) EurekAlert reports, “Researchers from 14 institutions across the country today announced the results of the first genome-wide linkage study of prostate cancer in African Americans.”
“Children’s Hospital Study Could Help Surgeons Predict Which Transplant Recipients Would Experience Rejection/Tailor Medication”
(Oct 11) Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh reports, “A Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC transplant surgeon and researcher has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study genetic factors that could predispose transplant recipients to rejection.”
“Key Gene Controlling Kidney Development Found”
(Oct 11) Medical News Today reports, “A gene called Six2 plays a critical role in the development of the kidney by keeping a population of "parent" stem cells constantly available to produce the differentiated cells that give rise to specialized parts of the organ, according to investigators at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.”
“Glue Ear Probably Due To Faulty Gene”
(Oct 11) Medical News Today reports, “Glue ear, or (adhesive) otitis media, is probably caused by a faulty gene, called called Evi1, say scientists from the Medical Research Council Mammalian Genetics Unit, UK.”
“Genes May Dictate Response to Stress”
(last accessed 2/2008)
(Oct 10) HealthDay News via MentalHelp.net reports, “Whether or not you have one or another variant of a particular gene could determine your response to life's ups and downs, a new study finds.”
“Genes, Diet And Heart Disease Linked”
(Oct 10) Medical News reports, “Researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University and colleagues have found another link among genes, heart disease and diet.”
“Key gene controlling kidney development found”
(Oct 10) EurekAlert reports, “St. Jude researchers show that the Six2 gene prevents kidney stem cells from differentiating so they continue to produce specialized cells that help to build the organ.”
“Key to lung cancer chemo resistance revealed”
(Oct 10) EurekAlert reports, “Scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered how taking the brakes off a "detox" gene causes chemotherapy resistance in a common form of lung cancer.”
“Genetic Association Information Network announces genotyping awards for six common
diseases”
(Oct 10) EurekAlert reports, “First round of whole Genome Association studies focuses on disorders of the brain, skin and kidney.”
“Genetics to bring about Medical Breakthroughs...”
(Oct 9) Medindia.com reports, “Recently, 10 top Australian researchers have predicted what they hope to be medical breakthroughs of the future.”
“Assessing Groups Of Genetic Variants Improves Prediction Of Type 2 Diabetes”
(Oct 6) Medical News Today reports, “Looking at groups of genetic changes may help to predict who will get type 2 diabetes according to a study led by scientists from the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter.”
“Genes and diet linked to risk factors for heart disease”
(Oct 6) EurekAlert reports, “Researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University and colleagues have found another link among genes, heart disease and diet.”
“A tumor suppressor that promotes cancer cell growth?”
(Oct 6) EurekAlert reports, “Researchers have shown that the tumor suppressor gene H-REV107-1 may actually stimulate tumor progression in some non-small cell lung carcinomas.”
“Research Sheds Light on Rare Genetic Disorder”
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(Oct 5) MedicineNet.com reports, “Insight into a key protein is helping experts better understand a rare cognitive disorder called Williams-Beuren syndrome.”
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