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Thursday, February 7, 2008 |
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This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genomic research on disease prevention & population health. |
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New journal, Public Health Genomics, (a continuation of Community Genetics), expands the scope from medical genetics to include all topics related to the translation of genome-based science into population health improvements. |
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CDC's National Office of Public Health Genomics seeks a new geneticist. For more information about this position, click on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website and enter the vacancy number (HHS-CDC-T2-2008-0158 – for current employees or HHS-CDC-D2-2008-0091 – for non-federal applicants). The deadline to apply is February 15, 2008. |
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CDC's National Office of Public Health Genomics announces a new funding opportunity for those interested in genomics translation research.
Final applications are due: February 27, 2008. If you have questions, send us an email at genetics@cdc.gov. |
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The CDC/Emory University Public Health Genomics Institute: A Scientific Foundation for Closing the Gap Between Human Genome Discoveries and Population Health, originally planned for June 10-12, 2008, is postponed. More information about the future Institute is forthcoming. To receive updates, send us an email at genetics@cdc.gov |
- 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 & do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of CDC.
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'Billy Bunter' genes children more likely to be overweight, Evening News, February 7 |
Variation in the BCL11A gene linked to moderated symptoms of beta-thalassemia, News-Medical.Net, February 4 |
Obesity 'may be largely genetic', BBC News, February 7 |
Genesis of adult leukemia being mapped, Medical News Today, February 2 |
Disrupted genetic regulation causes common disturbance in metabolism of fat, News-Medical.Net, February 5 |
Argos therapeutics publishes novel approach to amplifying HIV genes for personalized immunotherapy treatments for HIV, Medical News Today, February 1 |
Genetic mutations in the Toll-like receptor 4 gene increase risk of preterm birth, News-Medical.Net, February 5 |
Genetic mutations may contribute to preterm birth risk - previously undiscovered mutations linked to blood clots and inflammation, Medical News Today, February 1 |
Researchers identify a worldwide-distributed clone of bacteria responsible for Legionnaire's disease, EurekAlert, February 5 |
Research confirms genetic skin barrier defect linked to eczema, Medical News Today, February 1 |
Cold sores have genetic link, study says, The Daily Utah Chronicle, February 4 |
Exposure to secondhand smoke linked to worsening of lung function in cystic fibrosis sufferers, News-Medical.Net, January 31 |
Gene linked to preterm birth among Hispanic women, Medical News Today, February 4 |
Inherited individual variations influence patterns of gene shuffling, EurekAlert, January 31 |
Medical world watching as Kansas baby battles disease, LJWorld.com, February 4 |
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Articles that report on population prevalence of genotypes, gene-disease associations, gene-environment and gene-gene interactions and evaluation of genetic tests. For more information on HuGE, please visit the HuGENet™ home page
For the week ending February 6, 2008, there are HuGE articles in the following areas:
Gene Variant Frequency
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Neoplasms
Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs Disorders
Mental Disorders
Diseases of the Nervous System and Sense Organs
Diseases of the Circulatory System
Diseases of the Respiratory System
Diseases of the Digestive System
Diseases of the Genitourinary System
Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Symptoms, Signs, and Ill-defined Conditions
For more information on HuGE, please visit the HuGENet™ home page
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