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  • What is a Genetic Counselor?

    This article describes the role and responsibilities of a genetic counselor.
    Published by alisonc (2232 pts) on Nov 20, 2009 to
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  • Gene Linked With Early Baldness Discovered

    A team of scientists from the University of Bonn have discovered a gene linked with early baldness. It's hoped that their six-year study will pave the way for treatments and therapies to boost hair growth in individuals with early male pattern baldness.
    Published by smyke (395 pts) on Nov 19, 2009 to
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  • Genetic Link to Leukaemia Discovered

    There has been a major advance in our understanding of the genetic basis of one of the most common forms of leukaemia. For the first time scientists have showed a genetic susceptibility to developing Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or CLL, research which could one day benefit people with leukaemia.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15271 pts) on Nov 18, 2009 to
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  • What is Amelogenesis Imperfecta?

    Amelogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic disorder that causes the teeth to be small and abnormal in colour. They are also more prone to dental cavities. The condition can strike any number of teeth and it is predominantly passed down though families as an autosomal dominant trait.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15271 pts) on Nov 18, 2009 to
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  • What are Porphyrias?

    Porphyrias are a group of disorders caused by a malfunctioning enzyme of the heme biosynthetic pathway. Depending on the altered enzyme, there are several types of disorder, each with different Porphyria symptoms.
    Published by dgemmellaro (1525 pts) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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  • What is Poland Syndrome?

    Poland syndrome is a rare birth condition characterized by the absence of the chest muscle on one side of the body and by webbing of the fingers. The cause of this condition is unknown and treatment usually consists of muscle and breast reconstruction, as well as separation of the joined fingers.
    Published by dgemmellaro (1525 pts) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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  • The Genetics of Height

    Time now for a tall story on the growing body of work on the genetics of height. There's a whole suite of genes that will determine how short or tall you are, but environmental factors also play a big part in how you actually grow.
    Published by Victoria Trix (11062 pts) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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  • The Genetics of Facial Characteristics

    Red hair, brown eyes, bulbous nose or cheek dimples, why do we look the way we do? Science is starting to come up with some of the answers by looking at the genetics of such facial characteristics as red hair, blue eyes, and dimples.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15271 pts) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Genetics

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an all too common, painful abdominal condition affecting millions of people worldwide. The causes are unknown, but increasingly the blame is being laid on genes. The discovery of a genetic basis offers hope for improved medication and swifter diagnosis.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15271 pts) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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  • Genetic Mutations and Change of Function

    Do you want to know more about mutations? Are there mutations that are not harmful? This article explains how genetic mutations are classified and categorized. Learn which mutations lead to a change of function and which ones cannot.
    Published by bala (5939 pts) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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