POSTS TAGGED AS genetic screening

A Beneficial Mutation Against Heart Attack

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In a DNA sequencing study that involved 54,000 SNPs, in 13,715 genes, among almost 73,000 patients with coronary artery disease [MORE]

A First in Embryo Genetic Screening

From Hammersmith Hospital in London we have this news: “The first test-tube baby to come from an embryo screened [MORE]

Digital Microfluidics

Lab-on-a Chip
Bioengineering professor Aaron Wheeler, at the University of Toronto, has
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developed an automated lab-on-a-chip system for analyzing [MORE]

Screening by Sequencing

DNA sequencing to screen for disease
In January, Stephen Kingsmore, chief scientific officer for the National Human Genome Research Institute, [MORE]

Scripps’ Study of Personal Genomics

Last year, an FDA report about the superficiality of personalized genomics tests forestalled drug stores selling those kits. Two [MORE]

MUSING – Genomic Screening of Newborns

Mandatory genetic screening is a hot button issue in healthcare politics.  Possibly, most Americans would oppose widespread genomic [MORE]

Spitting Up Your Mutations

Genetic Screeing
California company, Counsyl (Redwood City) has released a genetic test that can tell prospective parents if they are [MORE]