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Cancer genetic counselor helps patients make sense of genetics and statistics

Cancer was the second leading cause of death in the United States in 2013 and the American Cancer Society expects almost 10,000 new cases in New Mexico this year.

1 Jun 2015

Researchers awarded $3.86 million NIH grant to tackle the issue of 'mosaicism' in schizophrenia

Why does schizophrenia happen, and how can we improve treatment for it? These basic questions persist despite years of research on one of the most puzzling, and debilitating, mental illnesses. Now, a University of Michigan Medical School team and their colleagues will take a new approach to addressing these questions by searching for genetic clues in postmortem brain tissues of people with and without schizophrenia.

30 May 2015

Study suggests race-specific equations to aid clinicians better calculate warfarin dosage

A new report demonstrates that clinical and genetic factors affecting dose requirements for warfarin vary by race. The study, published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology, proposes race-specific equations to help clinicians better calculate warfarin dosage.

30 May 2015

Myriad Genetics to highlight new clinical studies on myRisk Hereditary Cancer test at ASCO 2015

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced it will highlight several new clinical studies on its myRisk Hereditary Cancer molecular diagnostic test at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting being held in Chicago, Ill.

30 May 2015

Myriad Genetics announces new clinical studies on myChoice HRD companion diagnostic test at ASCO 2015

Myriad Genetics, Inc. today announced new clinical studies on its myChoice HRD companion diagnostic test at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting being held in Chicago, Ill.

30 May 2015

Study sheds light on genetic differences between colorectal cancer in older and younger patients

While the overall rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) is declining, CRC specifically among young patients is increasing. Previous studies have shown that CRC in patients younger than 50 years old tends to be more aggressive than CRC in older patients.

29 May 2015

Larger studies needed to validate multigene testing for prediction of breast cancer risk

While advances in technology have made multigene testing, or "panel testing," for genetic mutations that increase the risk of breast or other cancers an option, authors of a review published today in the New England Journal of Medicine say larger studies are needed in order to provide reliable risk estimates for counseling these patients.

29 May 2015

Amgen announces AMG 416 Phase 3 results for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD patients

Amgen today announced pooled data from two pivotal Phase 3, global, randomized, placebo-controlled trials evaluating AMG 416, a novel calcimimetic, for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving hemodialysis.

29 May 2015

Amgen creates catalog of qualified tools and reagents to advance basic discoveries in biology

Amgen today announced the creation of a catalog of qualified tools and reagents available to academic institutions to help further research and advance basic discoveries in biology, as well as deepen relationships with academic institutions.

29 May 2015

Duke researchers reveal how bladder cells can eject UTI-causing bacteria

Duke Medicine researchers have found that bladder cells have a highly effective way to combat E. coli bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTIs).

29 May 2015

Robert Rountree honored with Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Award

Robert Rountree, MD, has been honored by receiving the Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Award at the Institute for Functional Medicine's 2015 Annual International Conference, being held May 28-30, 2015 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Rountree receives this award for his pioneering work in the development of Functional Medicine, and for his role as a highly inspirational and informational member of IFM's faculty.

29 May 2015

ACMG unveils new online educational portal focusing on genetics and genomic medicine

The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has unveiled its new ACMG Genetics Academy for Genetic and Genomic Education at www.acmg.net/education, an online educational portal where healthcare professionals interested in genetics and genomics in clinical and laboratory practice can enroll in courses and create their own personal learning management center.

28 May 2015

Amway releases BodyKey by Nutrilite tool that uses genetic test to determine weight management approach

When it comes to choosing a weight management plan, research shows that one size does not fit all. That's why Amway introduced BodyKey by Nutrilite, a weight management program that uses a genetic test or a comprehensive assessment based on validated science to help consumers determine an ideal weight management approach.

28 May 2015

DigiPath, Euphoria partner to set highest medical marijuana patient safety and education standards

DigiPath Labs of Las Vegas, a subsidiary of DigiPath, Inc., has entered into a one-year agreement with Euphoria Wellness to conduct comprehensive safety and potency tests on the products Euphoria will sell in its Las Vegas medical marijuana dispensary.

28 May 2015

Congress needs to act to incentivize development of genomic data systems

The latest generation of genomic testing offers a chance for significant improvements in patient care, disease prevention, and possibly even the cost-effectiveness of healthcare, but Congress needs to act to incentivize the development of the massive data systems that doctors and regulators will need in order to make these tests safe and effective for patients.

28 May 2015

Amgen to present clinical data on multiple blood cancer treatments at EHA 2015

Amgen today announced that it will present data from multiple Kyprolis (carfilzomib) for Injection, BLINCYTO (blinatumomab), oprozomib and Nplate (romiplostim)‎ studies at the 20th Congress of the European Hematology Association taking place in Vienna, June 11 - 14, 2015.

28 May 2015

LIBD awarded $200,000 grant to improve lives of people with neurodevelopmental disorders

The Lieber Institute for Brain Development announces the award of a $200,000 grant from the Pennington Family Foundation that will support its efforts to improve the lives of individuals with schizophrenia and related neurodevelopmental disorders.

28 May 2015

Research findings shed new light on poor outcomes of South Asian people with diabetes in the UK

Researchers from The University of Manchester in collaboration with Keele and Southampton Universities have published new findings which shed light on the poor outcomes of South Asian people with diabetes in the UK.

28 May 2015

Researchers use animal models to study how dysfunction of genes contributes to ASD risk

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological condition that affects approximately two percent of people around the world. Although several genes have been linked to multiple concurring conditions of ASD, the process that explains how specific genetic variants lead to behaviors characteristic of the disorder remains elusive.

27 May 2015

New genetic models allow for comprehensive analysis of drivers for osteosarcoma

New models developed at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota reveal the genes and pathways that, when altered, can cause osteosarcoma. The information could be used to better target treatments for the often-deadly type of cancer.

27 May 2015

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Cancer genetic counselor helps patients make sense of genetics and statistics

Researchers awarded $3.86 million NIH grant to tackle the issue of 'mosaicism' in schizophrenia

Study suggests race-specific equations to aid clinicians better calculate warfarin dosage

Myriad Genetics to highlight new clinical studies on myRisk Hereditary Cancer test at ASCO 2015

Myriad Genetics announces new clinical studies on myChoice HRD companion diagnostic test at ASCO 2015

Study sheds light on genetic differences between colorectal cancer in older and younger patients

Larger studies needed to validate multigene testing for prediction of breast cancer risk

Amgen announces AMG 416 Phase 3 results for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD patients

Amgen creates catalog of qualified tools and reagents to advance basic discoveries in biology

Duke researchers reveal how bladder cells can eject UTI-causing bacteria

Robert Rountree honored with Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Award

ACMG unveils new online educational portal focusing on genetics and genomic medicine

Amway releases BodyKey by Nutrilite tool that uses genetic test to determine weight management approach

DigiPath, Euphoria partner to set highest medical marijuana patient safety and education standards

Congress needs to act to incentivize development of genomic data systems

Amgen to present clinical data on multiple blood cancer treatments at EHA 2015

LIBD awarded $200,000 grant to improve lives of people with neurodevelopmental disorders

Research findings shed new light on poor outcomes of South Asian people with diabetes in the UK

Researchers use animal models to study how dysfunction of genes contributes to ASD risk

New genetic models allow for comprehensive analysis of drivers for osteosarcoma

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