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Cancer Research and Deadly Cancer Genes
In an astonishing breakthrough, scientists have identified dozens of genetic abnormalities that are responsible for some of the deadliest cancers, including pancreatic and brain cancer. It opens the way for much earlier diagnosis and potentially new treatments.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Oct 11, 2009 to
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Understanding Human Genetic Disorders: The Use of Fluorescent Markers
The 2008 Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded to two American scientists and a Japanese researcher for their work on exploiting the genetic mechanism responsible for luminosity in some marine creatures. Their revolutionary studies have helped to shed light on many different biological systems.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Oct 4, 2009 to
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Klinefelter's Syndrome: the Effects of Having an Extra Chromosome
Genetic disorders come in a variety of forms. This article looks at how the possession of an extra chromosome produces a genetic disorder known as Klinefelter's syndrome.

Published by Rafael B. (8,334 pts ) on Sep 10, 2009 to
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What is Gene Therapy?
Gene therapy is a technique that introduces an altered gene into a person's body to carry out the work of a mulfunctioning gene. The procedure aims to treat or cure diseases that have been caused by faulty genes.

Published by Rafael B. (8,334 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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Gene Therapy Timeline
For more than 20 years gene therapy has been the next 'biggest thing' in science. An ingenious technology that has yielded some results, but has so far failed to live up to many people's expectations, largely because it is technically very difficult.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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Child Brain Tumours and DNA
Scientists from Cambridge University in the UK have found a common DNA sequence in children suffering from brain tumours. The knowledge is vital to our understanding of one of the least understood genetic disorders.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 4, 2009 to
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Dogs Help in the Hunt for Genetic Mutations
It's not as daft as you may think, but man's best friend could prove an invaluable tool in helping to hunt for genetic mutations that lead to disease in humans. The reason? Dogs contract very similar diseases to us. This article looks at how they can help.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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More Reliable Genetic Testing for Diseases
Currently, testing for genetic disorders can only identify a very small percentage of the 15,000 known ones. However, a new test is on the horizon that has the potential to screen for nearly every kind of genetic disease.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Sep 2, 2009 to
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Genetic Testing and 23andMe
The falling cost of genetic testing plus rapid advances in gene mapping technologies offers any individual the opportunity to get in touch with their DNA. 23andMe is one company that can tell you how your little bits of biology may one day shape your future, and how they could've shaped your past.

Published by ushasista (186 pts ) on Aug 31, 2009 to
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How Genetic Research May Cure Fragile X Symptoms
Fragile X syndrome, like all genetic disorders, cannot be cured with current technology. But research into the genetics of this condition has led to a treatment that may cure the symptoms.

Published by Robyn Broyles (11,124 pts ) on Apr 25, 2009 to
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