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People are unlikely to withdraw consent for genetic research
People are unlikely to withdraw consent for genetic research even when samples were taken many years ago, research in this week's BMJ suggests. In 1990 1583 randomly selected people in Sweden donated blood to a World Health Organisation project researching cardiovascular disorders and diabetes. Eleven years later, doctors sought their consent for... view more... (2002-09-18)
Predictive genetic tests range from highly useful to potentially harmful
Predictive genetic testing has the potential to save lives through targeted surveillance and preventive measures, but a paper in this week's BMJ reports that most genetic tests carry a degree of uncertainty, which limits their usefulness and, in some cases, can even be harmful to patients. For some diseases, predictive genetic testing is highly... view more... (2001-04-24)
Primary care practitioners need to become genetically literate
Increasing availability of DNA based tests and demand by patients for genetic information and advice mean that primary care practitioners will need to become genetically literate. A paper in this week's BMJ discusses the implications of genetic advances for primary care. Currently, the most important elements for primary care are prediction of... view more... (2001-04-24)
DNA research flies high with Seychelles kestrel
A new research project at the University of Kent is looking for genetic evidence of a historical population bottleneck in the Seychelles kestrel by analysing DNA extracted from museum specimens estimated to be 100-150 years old. Dr Jim Groombridge, Lecturer in Biodiversity Conservation at the University's Durrell Institute of Conservation and... view more... (2004-06-01)
Many parents at-risk for cancer disclose genetic test results to children
Predictive genetic testing for adult-onset diseases, including cancer, is generally discouraged until the age at which interventions are believed to be helpful. view more (2007-08-20)
Human genetic databases - Publication of evidence
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has today published the written evidence received in its new Inquiry into Human Genetic Databases. Lord Oxburgh, who chairs the Sub-Committee undertaking the Inquiry, said: "This is a unique and invaluable description of current activities in human genetic databases, mainly in the words of... view more... (2000-11-08)
ROYAL SOCIETY MEDAL FOR REVOLUTIONARY GENETIC RESEARCH AT THE JOHN INNES CENTRE
The research group headed by Professor Gale and Dr Moore was the first to produce a map which described in detail the organisation of the genetic information in wheat. They were surprised to find that modern-day bread-wheat and its ancient ancestors, although separated by about a million years of evolution, had remained almost identical in terms... view more... (1998-09-01)
A genetic link to premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation can be embarrassing, but a new study suggests that it might be a genetic disorder. view more (2009-05-28)
Why results from genetic tests should be available to medical insurance companies (P 395)
Authors of a Viewpoint article in this week's issue of THE LANCET discuss the ethical considerations surrounding genetic test results and disclosure to medical insurance companies-the authors outline their reasons for supporting the disclosure of such test results to make health insurance more equitable. Nick Raithatha and Richard D Smith from... view more... (2004-01-28)
Couples attending counseling sessions together better prepared to ease children's concerns
When women with children attend a counseling session before undergoing genetic testing for breast cancer, they are far more likely than their partners to be up front with their kids about the tests and the potential for cancers being inherited, according to a study released today here at the annual meeting of the National Society of Genetic... view more... (2007-10-15)
Would knowing your genetic risk change your behaviour?
Providing people with genetic information on risk may not increase their motivation to change behaviour, and in some cases may decrease motivation, finds a review in this week's BMJ. Using the limited evidence and the literature on behavioural change, the research team examined if and how people's behaviour might be changed when given DNA based... view more... (2001-04-24)
Genetic tests advertised directly to the consumer
Genetic testing services have recently begun to be advertised directly to the patient, and the results of the consumers' response can affect public health, as well as the future adoption of pharmacogenetic/genomic testing. view more (2009-07-22)
Genetic testing?
Frequently, autopsy becomes the principal diagnostic tool when macro and microscopic analyses provide a conclusive diagnosis in cardiomyopathies. view more (2008-09-02)
Study of twins finds genetic link to fatigue
Unexplained disabling fatigue in childhood is mainly due to genetic inheritance, a study of twins has revealed. view more (2006-09-08)
Genes are of little importance in rheumatoid arthritis
Genes are of little importance in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, finds a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2002-01-30)
Men and women equally transmit genetic risk of MS to their children
Men and women with multiple sclerosis (MS) equally transmit the genetic risk of the disease to their children. view more (2007-06-28)
New approach for genetic screening for syndrome linked to cardiac irregularities and sudden death
Italian researchers have developed a novel approach for genetic screening for long QT syndrome (LQTS), an inherited disease that predisposes young individuals to cardiac arrhythmias and sudden death. view more (2005-12-21)
New gene for dyslexia located
No gene for dyslexia has been isolated until now, although scientists have long suspected a genetic basis for the disorder and have even roughly mapped the region of the brain likely to be involved. The researchers anticipate that they will now be able to clone the genetic sequence and so gain important insights into the processes involved in... view more... (1999-09-02)
Screening for complex genetic interactions
In a report published online ahead of the January 15th print edition, Dr. David Amberg (SUNY Upstate Medical University) and colleagues have developed a large-scale reverse genetic screen to identify complex haploinsufficient interactions in S. cerevisiae. view more (2006-12-28)
A novel explanation for a floral genetic mystery
Scientists at the University of Jena, Germany have put forth a novel explanation of the evolutionary driving force behind a genetic switching circuit that regulates flower development and survival. view more (2009-01-16)
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