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Genetics and Health

November 16th, 2006

Genetics Interview #25: Dr. Emilie W. Clemmens of the Women’s Bioethics Project

Bioethics frustrates me. As much as I’d like to have a firm opinion on genetics issues, I find myself waffling more often than not. I understand both sides and while I know what I would do personally, I don’t have the confidence to tell others what to do. (Surprised?)
Fortunately, there are others who spend their […]

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November 9th, 2006

Genetics Interview #24: Mike Slabaugh and the CDH1 Stomach Cancer Gene

Several months ago, I wrote about the Bradfield family in which a mutation of the CDH1 gene was discovered which appears to increase the risk of stomach cancer. To my surprise, Mike Slabaugh, one of the Bradfield cousins, popped in to let people know that he was happy to help anyone who’s looking for more […]

By Hsien Hsien Lei, PhD -- 1 comment