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News Articles [ 1037 Associated News Articles listed on BioPortfolio]

Many New Genetic Regions Associated With Risk Of Heart Attacks Identified

In the largest genetic study of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) to date, researchers from the CARDIoGRAMplusC4D Consortium report the identification of 15 genetic regions newly associated with the disea...

Discovery Of A Virus Which Infects A Host That Has A Non-Standard Nuclear Genetic Code

Among eukaryotes with modified nuclear genetic codes, viruses are unknown. Until now it had been believed that the modifications to the genetic code effectively prevented new viral infections. However...

Researchers diagnose genetic disease in embryonic DNA without biopsy

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) technologies allow identification of genetic disorders in human preimplantation embryos after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and before the embryo is transferred...

Identification of multiple independent susceptibility loci in the HLA region in Behçet's disease

Amr Sawalha and colleagues performed dense genotyping in the HLA locus followed by imputation to fine map genetic variants associated with Behçet's disease in this region. They report four independen...

Genetic testing expansion results in urgent need for national policy

The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) has announced new findings from nationwide research on the country’s genetic testing. The RCPA was contracted in 2012 by the Department of He...

Major new study finds clues to the genetic causes of osteoarthritis

UK scientists have discovered more genetic regions associated with the cause of osteoarthritis. Researchers from nine institutions across the UK have described the findings as a significant breakthrou...

Viruses: More survival tricks than previously thought

(PeerJ) Among eukaryotes with modified nuclear genetic codes, viruses are unknown. Until now it had been believed that the modifications to the genetic code effectively prevented new viral infections....

Genetic causes of a male infertility disorder revealed

Severe spermatogenic failure is a genetic condition that causes low sperm count and infertility. Researchers have gained new insights into the genetic alterations that cause this disorder and their pr...

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PubMed Articles [ 176 Associated PubMed Articles listed on BioPortfolio]

Attitudes and Practices Among Internists Concerning Genetic Testing.

Many questions remain concerning whether, when, and how physicians order genetic tests, and what factors are involved in their decisions. We surveyed 220 internists from two academic medical centers a...

Erratum to: Genetic Counseling and Testing for FMR1 Gene Mutations: Practice Guidelines of the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

Genetic Counseling: A Transnational Perspective.

Although the basic goal and components of genetic counseling appears to be the same across the globe, judged by my experiences there are significant differences in the provision of genetic counseling...

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Introduction to the Special Issue.

This issue of the Journal of Genetic Counseling is devoted to direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing. The 15 articles in this special issue address practice considerations for genetic counselors and...

Genetic vulnerability and susceptibility to substance dependence.

The development of substance dependence requires the initiation of substance use and the conversion from experimental use to established use before development of dependence. Numerous large twin studi...

Clinical Trials [ 1014 Associated Clinical Trials listed on BioPortfolio]

Improving Outcome in Schizophrenia Through Identification of Genetic Risk Factors

The goals of this study are to replicate previous findings of genetic predictors of response to clozapine and other antipsychotic drugs.

Genetic Study of Patients With Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome

RATIONALE: Genetic studies may help in understanding the genetic processes involved in the development of some types of cancer. PURPOSE: Genetic study to determine how reproductive, hormo...

Genetic Study of Patients With Inherited Urologic Malignancies

RATIONALE: Genetic studies may help in understanding the genetic processes involved in the development of some types of cancer. PURPOSE: Genetic trial to study the genes of patients who h...

Genetic Susceptibility to Kidney Cancer

This study will further the understanding of the genetic events leading to the development of RCC; explore the genetic basis for genetic instability and how it affects cancer risk; and eve...

Hirschsprung Disease Genetic Study

Hirschsprung disease is a genetic condition caused by lack of nerve cells in varying lengths of the intestines. This study will investigate the complex genetic basis of the disease, which...

Companies [ 49 Associated Companies listed on BioPortfolio]

Genetic Technologies Limited

Genetic Technologies was an early pioneer in recognizing important new applications for “non-coding” DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid). The Company has since been granted pate...

Natera, Inc.

Natera is a genetic testing company that has developed a proprietary bioinformatics technology (Parental Support) to deliver accurate and comprehensive high throughput testing for...

Interleukin Genetics, Inc.

Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (OTCQB: ILIU) develops and markets a line of genetic tests under the Inherent Health® brand. The products empower individuals to prevent ce...

Population Genetics

Harnessing The Power of Populations™ Population Genetics’ approach takes the process of genetic analysis one step further. It enables the elaboration and testing of distinct hypotheses...

Multiplicom N.V.

Multiplicom produces molecular diagnostic kits that enable clinical laboratories to perform affordable testing for personalized medicine. The company was created in 2011 as a spin-off by the Univers...