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Genetic Test for Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Detecting prostate cancer symptoms early on is notoriously difficult. But a relatively new genetic test could make the job a lot easier as it's able to pick warning signals from a simple urine test.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Oct 3, 2009 to
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What Is Deep SNP Testing?
Genetic testing is a fascinating area of study. Deep SNP testing takes advantage of the characteristics of single nucleotide polymorphisms - or SNP/'snip' - to chronologically and genetically isolate a test subject to a particular branch or 'clade' in terms of genetic lineage.

Published by Ollie Hicks (1,358 pts ) on Sep 27, 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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An Introduction to Human Chimeras
TV shows such as House and CSI have run storylines about human chimeras, people who have two different sets of DNA. Is this really possible?

Published by keyeri (289 pts ) on Jun 17, 2009 to
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Genetic Testing For Predicting Drug Response
A branch of science that deals with the testing of different genes to predict the drug response in an individual is called as pharmacogenetics. Negative and positive reactions to a drug in an individual are complex, and are triggered by many genes.

Published by Nirvanagrewal (1,966 pts ) on Jun 7, 2009 to
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Genetic Testing: 5 Important Questions You Should Ask
Genetic testing has great potential for predicting whether someone is at risk of a particular illness. However, it is a complex area, and understanding what test results mean is not always easy for the lay person. This article looks at the important questions you should ask about genetic testing.

Published by Paul Arnold (15,324 pts ) on Feb 25, 2009 to
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The Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing
Whether testing for disease risk or determining ancestry, genetic testing has many uses. While most are carried out by doctors, you can also send your DNA in the mail to see if you're at risk of contracting various diseases. Some of the pros and cons of genetic testing are outlined in this article.

Published by lmgargano (64 pts ) on Jan 31, 2009 to
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