Tag: Genetics
Successful Pregnancies Seen With Transfer of Mosaic Embryos
Scientists used mosaic aneuploid blastocysts in IVF that resulted in six healthy infants
Germline Mutations ID’d in 8.5 Percent of Children With Cancer
Germline mutations found in cancer-predisposing genes of 8.5 percent of 1,120 children, teens
Hormonal Status Impacts Genetic Variation, CIMT Link
SNPs within the innate immunity pathway altered the treatment effect on four-year change in CIMT
Specific Genetic Alterations in Papillary Renal-Cell Carcinomas
Specific alterations seen in type 1 and type 2 carcinomas; type 2 consists of at least three subtypes
Loss of Heterozygosity Validated As Marker for Oral Cancer
EGFR inhibitor erlotinib doesn't improve cancer-free survival in high-risk LOH-positive patients
SLC16A11 Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in American Indians
Diabetes association stronger in leaner individuals; partly due to weight loss after diabetes onset
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
