Tag: Genetics
New Clues to How KLF14 Gene Affects Women’s Diabetes Risk
Researchers found variants determine where body fat is stored, regulation of fat cells
SNORA42 Identified as Novel Oncogene in Colorectal Cancer
Increased SNORA42 expression is independent prognostic factor for overall, disease-free survival
Ten New Gene Variants ID’d in Eczema Pathogenesis
Researchers say they now know of 31 gene variants linked to the skin condition
Gene Expression Ratio May Aid Rapid Pneumonia Diagnosis
The FAIM3:PLAC8 ratio may help with community-acquired pneumonia diagnosis on ICU admission
Common Gene Variant May Raise Miscarriage Risk
Also linked to failed fertility treatments
Extended RAS Testing Urged Before EGFR MoAB Therapy
Extended testing recommended for mutations in KRAS, NRAS in patients with metastatic CRC
‘GOLD’ Criteria May Misdiagnosis Normal Phenotypes
Among adults with GLI-defined normal spirometry
MRI Effectively Measures Hemochromatosis Iron Burden
MRI tested in detection of iron stores in heart, liver and spleen, and pancreas
Differences Found in Smokers, Nonsmokers Who Develop NSCLC
Nonsmokers more likely than smokers to be women and to have adenocarcinoma
Too Few Women Getting Counseling Before BRCA Test
But outside expert questions whether counseling may be more important after a positive test result
