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| Thursday, April 5, 2007 |
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18 Number 14 |
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This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genetic research on
disease prevention & public health. |
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April is National Autism Awareness Month
Autism is one of a group of developmental disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Scientists think that both genes and the environment play a role in ASDs. Family studies have been helpful in understanding how genes contribute to autism. Read more.
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HuGE What's New
April 2007 |
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New issue of Spotlight newsletter by the University of Washington Center for Genomics and Public Health
This issue highlights colorectal cancer awareness and the importance of screening for prevention and early detection of the disease. It also discusses risk factors, including lifestyle behaviors, family history, and genetics. Download PDF  (635KB) |
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April seminar presented by CDC’s National Office of Public Health Genomics
Knowledge integration in public health genomics: evaluation of the epidemiologic evidence
April 19th, 2007, 1:00-3:00 p.m. ~ Rockville, MD (ENVISION - Atlanta) |
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April issue of Hope Health Letter
The April issue of the Hope Health Letter features the article Know Your Past, Protect Your Future about the importance of family health history. This newsletter is produced by Hope Health, and helps to educate, motivate, and empower readers to take charge of their health. CDC’s National Office of Public Health Genomics has formed a partnership with Hope Health to provide readers information about family health history. For more information about the newsletter, please visit the Hope Health  website. |
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CDC request for applications on Improving Public Health Practice through Translation Research (R18)
(last accessed 2/2008)
The purpose of the RFA is the achievement of new scientific knowledge that can accelerate the translation of research findings into public health practice through implementation, dissemination, and diffusion research. Components are included from various CDC offices and centers. Genomics translation research priorities include family history, genetic testing, and genetics for early disease detection and intervention. |
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- The following are headlines from on-line news articles published during the past week.
- The headlines and lead sentence are exactly as they appear in the popular press and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of CDC.
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“Preparing for genetic testing”
(Apr 3) United Press International reports, “Before looking into the genetic crystal ball for your future health prospects, the National Society of Genetic Counselors recommends you ask the following questions” |
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“Emerging genetic research may help scientists recognize children with autism at a younger
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(Apr 4) News-Medical.Net reports, “Emerging genetic research may help scientists recognize children with autism at a younger and potentially treatable age, according to an editorial in the April issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.”
“Gene behind autoimmune diseases identified by researchers”
(Apr 2) Medical News Today reports, “A report in the March 22 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a pinpointed region of chromosome 17, a gene named NALP1, could be a new target of treatment for autoimmune diseases.”
“Multiple genetic risk factors for prostate cancer found”
(Apr 2) News-Medical.Net reports, “A study led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) and Harvard Medical School has identified seven genetic risk factors DNA sequences carried by some people but not others that predict risk for prostate cancer.”
“Mutation in HNF4A associated with an increase in birthweight and macrosomia”
(Apr 2) EurekAlert! reports, “A mutation in one gene HNF4A, associated with diabetes in the young, has been shown to be associated with an average increase in birthweight of 790g.”
“New genetic biomarkers could predict coronary heart disease”
(Apr 2) Science Daily reports, “New genetic markers may be able to predict whether a person is likely to have coronary heart disease (CAD) in the future.”
“NIDA study identifies genes that might help some people abstain from smoking”
(Apr 2) EurekAlert! reports, “Scientists supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, have for the first time identified genes that might increase a person’s ability to abstain from smoking.”
“People who are pre-diabetic or who have Type 2 diabetes have much shorter telomeres”
(Apr 2) News-Medical.Net reports, “New genetic markers may be able to predict whether a person is likely to have coronary heart disease (CAD) in the future.”
“Brain tissue reveals possible genetic trigger for schizophrenia”
(Apr 1) Medical News Today reports, “A study led by scientists from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill may have identified a molecular mechanism involved in the development of schizophrenia.”
“Gladstone scientists identify critical gene factor in heart development”
(Apr 1) Medical News Today reports, “Researchers at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (GICD) announced recently that they have identified a critical genetic factor in the control of many aspects of heart form and function.”
“Penn State scientists reveal structure of gateways to gene control”
(Mar 31) News-Medical.Net reports, “Scientists at Penn State University will reveal in the journal Nature the first complete high-resolution map of important structures that control how genes are packaged and regulated throughout an entire genome.”
“New clues to gene expression in cystic fibrosis”
(Mar 30) Science Daily reports, “Genetics tests could help provide cystic fibrosis (CF) patients with targeted treatment in future, pilot study authors suggest.”
“Child fights genetic disease”
(Mar 29) Science Daily reports, “Kaitlyn Hart ran and squealed with joy, smiling and playing with a rubber ball like so many other 3-year-old girls.”
“Gene mutations linked to hereditary lung disease”
(Mar 29) Science Daily reports, “Scientists at Johns Hopkins have identified the genetic culprits that trigger a hereditary form of a fatal lung disease.”
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EuroGP 2007- 10th European conference on Genetic Programming
April 11-13, 2007 ~ Valencia, Spain |
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Microbial Genomes 2007
(last accessed 2/2008)
April 11-14, 2007 ~ Hinxton, UK |
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Epigenetics: Regulation of Chromatin Structure in Development and Disease
April 11-16, 2007 ~ Breckenridge, CO |
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American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2007
(last accessed 2/2008)
April 14-18, 2007 ~ Los Angeles, CA |
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Knowledge integration in public health genomics: evaluation of the epidemiologic evidence
CDC's Public Health Genomics Monthly Seminar Series
April 19, 2007 ~ Rockville, MD (ENVISION - Atlanta, GA) |
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NCI Symposium on Chromosome Biology
April 26-27, 2007 ~ Bethesda, MD |
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Statistical Methods for Genetic Epidemiology
May 7-11, 2007 ~ Edinburgh, UK |
 For a full listing of genetic and genomics-related events, please visit the 2007 Upcoming Events page. |
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