“First Whole-genome Scan For Links To OCD Reveals Evidence For Genetic Susceptibility” 
(June 8) Medical News Today reports, “A federally funded team of researchers including several from Johns Hopkins have identified six regions of the human genome that might play a role in susceptibility to obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD.”
“Gene Technology Spots Burkitt's Lymphoma”
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(June 7) CBS News reports, “A new gene-based technology is helping doctors distinguish between people who have a rare blood cancer called Burkitt's lymphoma and those who have a more common form of lymphoma, researchers report.”
“Ticking biological clock no longer just for women”
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(June 6) The Washington Times reports, “Gentleman, the biological clock may toll for thee, as well. New findings released yesterday by separate American and French research teams indicate that a man's age can compromise his fertility -- a concern that has long plagued women.”
“Cancer-reducing Benefits Of Preventive Surgery May Be Specific To Gene Mutation”
(June 6) Medical News Today reports, “A new multicenter study is the first to suggest that the prophylactic removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes may provide a different benefit for women who carry a genetic mutation in the BRCA2 gene than for those who have a BRCA1 genetic mutation.”
“Scientists find gene sequence data of Chikungunya virus”
(June 5) Zeenews.com reports, “Scientists have for the first time come out with genetic sequence data of the 'chikungunya viruses', shedding light on the origin of their outbreak and huge populations of the Indian Ocean countries, most recently in India.”
“Genes variations raise risk of heart disease after treatment for childhood cancer”
(June 5) News-Medical.Net reports, “Gene variations may raise the risk that survivors of childhood cancer will suffer congestive heart failure as a complication of drugs they received during cancer treatment.”
“Heel prick test can cause unnecessary parental stress”
(June 5) News-Medical.Net reports, “Virtually all babies in the U.S. have their heels pricked soon after birth to get a blood sample for genetic testing.”
“New test offers speedy reading of genetic makeup”
(June 2) Guardian Unlimited reports, “American scientists have ushered in an era of personalised genetics by reading an individual's entire genetic makeup in record time.”
“Progress In Gene Therapy For Immune Deficiency Diseases, Presented At The ASGT 9th Annual Meeting”
(June 2) Medical News Today reports, “A study showing that gene therapy may provide some benefit to certain older X-linked severe combined immunodeficiency (XSCID) patients, who remain significantly immunodeficient after bone marrow transplantation, will be presented on Saturday, June 3 at the 9th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy (ASGT) in Baltimore.”
“Pituitary adenoma predisposition caused by germline mutations in the AIP gene”
(June 1) News-Medical.Net reports, “A recent Finnish study identifies a low-penetrance gene defect which predisposes carriers to intracranial tumors called pituitary adenomas. In particular individuals carrying the gene defect are susceptible to such tumors which secrete growth hormone.”
“Genes promising in kids' immune disorder”
(June 1) United Press International reports, “Government researchers will this week present data showing a new gene therapy may fight an immunity disorder in kids.”
“New Clinic Focuses on Genetic Cause of Sudden Cardiac Death”
(June 1) Newswise reports, “Some families seem cursed with especially bad heart health, losing members of several generations in sudden, tragic deaths at young ages.”
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