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Colon Cancer Genes
Colorectal cancer is a major disease of both men and women. The cancer takes several years to develop and usually starts with a small lump or growth. For up to 10% of cases, colorectal cancer is a genetic disease. This article is an overview of the...Published on September 3, 2009 to Genetics
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23andMe: Personal Genetics
23andMe is a start-up biotech company based in Mountain View, California, which provides personal genetic screening. For a mere $399, you can have your genome profiled and interpreted at 23andMe. Read more about 23andMe here.Published on June 15, 2009 to Genetics
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Colorectal Cancer and Novel Biomarkers
This article reviews novel molecular biomarkers that can be used to predict survival of patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer.Published on June 11, 2009 to Genetics
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Bisphenol A (BPA) Increases Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the most popular chemical substances, widely used as an additive to plastic and food packaging. Recent studies showed that high concentrations of BPA substantially increase the risk of heart diseases and diabetes.Published on December 16, 2008 to Green Living
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The Genetics of Alcoholism
Both epidemiological and genetic studies have shown the links between genetics and alcoholism. Now, researchers focus on identifying the genes that may cause alcohol addiction.Published on November 27, 2008 to Genetics