“Genes 'responsible for cot death'” 
(Aug 24) netdoctor.co.uk reports, “Cot death could be the result of genetic faults causing mild lung abnormalities, researchers have claimed.”
“Largest review of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome to date”
(Aug 23) EurekAlert! reports, “Identification of more genetic perturbations paints clearer picture for diagnosis.”
“Under Certain Genetic Circumstances, Naltrexone May Increase the Urge to Drink”
(Aug 23) The Westminster News reports, “Naltrexone (NTX) is able to reduce drinking and craving among many alcoholics and heavy drinkers, but not all of them.”
“NHGRI Awards $54 Million to Three Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science”
(Aug 22) NIH News reports, “The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today announced grants totaling $54 million over five years to establish one new Center of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) and continue support for two existing centers.”
“Oakland: Genetics pioneer to visit”
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(Aug 22) post-gazette.com reports, “Genetics pioneer Gerald R. Fink will lecture at noon Sept. 7 on the influence of repeated DNA sequences for the third installment of the 2006 Senior Vice Chancellor's Laureate Lecture Series at the University of Pittsburgh.”
“Geneticists Make Progress Against Ovarian Cancer”
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2/2008)
(Aug 21) HealthDay News via healthfinder.gov reports, “Canadian researchers say they've created a new model to identify ovarian cancer genes, a big step toward improving treatment for the disease.”
“Half a million Britons set for DNA disease quest”
(Aug 21) Yahoo News reports, “A project to collect DNA samples from half a million Britons to unpick the genetic basis of killer diseases including cancer got the go-ahead on Tuesday, marking the start of the world's biggest medical experiment.”
“Major Genetic Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer”
(Aug 21) Health Scout reports, “Scientists may be one step closer to understanding why prostate cancer is more common in African Americans.”
“Scripps research team reverses Friedreich's ataxia defect in cell culture”
(Aug 21) EurekAlert! reports, “Newly developed compounds activate silenced gene responsible for debilitating disease.”
“Gene tied to high preemie rate among black women”
(last accessed 3/2007)
(Aug 21) Reuters Health via realHealth reports, “A gene variant appears to be one reason why African American women are two to three times more likely than white women to have a premature baby.”
“Common Genetic Prostate Cancer Variant Is Identified”
(Aug 21) mediLexicon reports, “Prostate cancer (CaP) is a presumed result of both genetic and environmental events.”
“'Signature' of chromosome instability predicts cancer outcomes”
(Aug 20) EurekAlert! reports, “Microscopic examination of tumor specimens cannot always predict a cancer's aggressiveness, leading to increased interest in molecular approaches to diagnosis.”
“Mental health, genetic links dividing experts”
(Aug 20) Fort Wayne.com reports, “One percent of all Americans – about 2.4 million people – have schizophrenia.”
“A Massive Search for Autism Genes Begins”
(Aug 19) Technology Review reports, “The hunt for the genetic basis of autism may soon be closing in on its elusive target.”
“Core needle biopsy gives an accurate picture of gene expression in whole tumor”
(Aug 17) EurekAlert! reports, “The gene expression profile detected in the core needle biopsy of a breast tumour is representative of gene expression in the whole tumour.”
“Genetic Study To Determine Why Small Group Of HIV Patients Doesn't Get Sick”
(Aug 17) 365gay reports, “They are medical mysteries, medical marvels -positive people who, long after being infected with the virus that causes AIDS, do not progress to illness.”
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