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New Genetic Disorder of the Liver Discovered
Scientists from Germany's Heidelberg University Hospital have discovered a new genetic disorder. A mutated gene leads to loss of function of some liver cells and may go some way to explaining some of the causes of liver cirrhosis.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 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 (14,539 pts ) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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Human Genetic Mutations: Just How Many Mutations Are There?
It was JBS Haldane, one of the founders of modern genetics who speculated in 1935 that we would each have 150 new genetic mutations in our DNA. It turns out that he was in the right neighbourhood as the actual number of human genetic mutations each generation is between 100 and 200.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Sep 5, 2009 to
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Genes and Alcoholism
Could the genome of a tiny worm help improve our understanding of the genetic basis of alcoholism in humans? New research from University of Liverpool scientists offers hope.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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The Genetics of Albinism in People
People with albinism have hypopigmentation in their hair, skin, or eyes. What causes it? Genetic mutations that affect production of the pigment melanin. Albinism takes a number of phenotypic forms, each tied to a different type of genetic mutation.

Published by Jessica Gross (355 pts ) on Sep 3, 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 (14,539 pts ) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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The Cancer Genome Atlas Project
Researchers are considering whether or not it's feasible to sequence the genetic mutations present in all different types of cancer in the hope of finding new treatments. A three-year pilot project is underway, and the first results have just been announced.

Published by Tim Wogan (160 pts ) on Sep 2, 2009 to
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Discovery of a Gene for Club Foot
Club foot is a common birth defect where one or both feet point downwards and inwards. A genetic basis has often been mooted, but now for the first time a gene has been discovered that has been linked to the condition.

Published by Paul Arnold (14,539 pts ) on Sep 2, 2009 to
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Famous Scientists in Genetics - Hans Grüneberg
The German-Jewish geneticist Hans Grüneberg spent a good part of his career researching mouse genetics. After leaving Germany to escape the Nazi anti-Semitic policy, he worked at University College, London until his retirement. He wrote several important books on genetics.

Published by Sonal Panse (12,103 pts ) on Aug 27, 2009 to
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Cystic Fibrosis and Other Single Gene Diseases
Nature is not perfect and as our cells divide and create new cells mutations are an ever present by-product. Often these mutations go unnoticed, but sometimes they can cause serious illnesses. In this article we will take a look at three genetic mutations and the diseases they cause.

Published by bala (5,689 pts ) on Aug 7, 2009 to
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