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This month’s theme day focused on cancer and was hosted by Marijke at ‘Help my Hurt’. Take a look at the range of great articles on all aspects of cancer submitted by my colleagues in ‘Health and Wellness’ with a […]
(Photo: Breast cancer cell , courtesy www.hopeforcancer.com)
Scientists believe they have identified a gene that may be able to limit the growth of breast cancer tumors.
The US National Cancer Institute, led by geneticist Kent Hunter found in tests on mice that tumors containing the bromodomain 4 or Brd4 gene ended up 10 times smaller than ones that did […]
In this third article originating from G&H’s exclusive interview with Navigenics’ Medical Director, Dr Michael Nierenberg, we explore the whole issue of SNP testing and how SNPs can be used in disease risk assessment.
Navigenics has focused on around 100 of the most definitive research papers on SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) that have been most strongly associated […]
A research team comprising scientists from MD Anderson, Johns Hopkins University and the Insitutute for Cancer Research and the University of Cambridge, UK have identified two inherited genetic variations (SNPs) on chromosome 15 associated with increased risk of lung cancer for smokers and former smokers. Individuals who have ever […]
I’ve known UK diagnostics company Lab-21 for some years now. My previous company Opaldia and Lab-21 effectively ‘grew up’ together.
Amgen Limited UK and Lab21 have announced their partnership to introduce a new genetic therapy test for advanced bowel cancer treatment. Under the terms of the agreement, Lab21 will provide a screening test to indicate which patients are likely […]
Molecular structure of Aspartame
I recently wrote an article on my first hand research experience on the potential carcinogenicity of Aspartame - the artificial sweetener used in thousands of everyday products, particularly diet products. It was titled “Aspartame is safe … really!”
One of www.geneticsandhealth.com readers author Carol Guilford sent me the following interesting link to a piece of […]
Prostate cancer
(Picture courtesy of BBC)
UK scientists have found seven new sites in the human genome that are linked to men’s risk of developing prostate cancer. Dr Ros Eales and Prof Doug Easton from The Institute of Cancer Research and University of Cambridge respectively, found one gene called MSMB which could possibly be used in screening […]
Human Papilloma Virus
Further to my article on UK school girls being vaccinated against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), there is mounting evidence that the HPV immunization program should be extended to males.
HPV is known to cause cervical cancer in women, and there are vaccination programs in many countries to immunize girls and young women against the […]
The EU funded GEN2PHEN project plans to internationally orchestrate the electronic gathering and use of data that show how gene sequences (’genotypes’) contribute to individual differences in disease, drug response, and other characteristics (’phenotypes’). These relationships (usually in the form of “genotype-phenotype” information stored in scattered databases) are deemed to become essential for future prognosis, […]
Embryonic stem cell
A study of twin four year old girls has identified a rogue cell as a culprit in childhood leukemia.
Both twins were found to have the “pre-leukemic” cells in their bone marrow, although, to date, only one has developed leukemia. Researchers found they both have “pre-leukemic stem cells” containing a mutated gene, which forms when […]
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