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    genetic

    Inherited; having to do with information that is passed from parents to offspring through genes in sperm and egg cells. (National Cancer Institute)



    Genetic Engineering Reports on Nanotech in Biotech and Medicine 17 Mar 2005
    ...and altered the properties of already marketed drugs to create potentially safer, more directed, and effective pharmaceuticals, reports Genetic Engineering News ... AZoNano.com,

    Studies Underscore Genetic Involvement In Nicotine Addiction & ... 17 Mar 2005
    ...treatments for addiction. This approach may also lead to treatments tailored to the 'genetic profile' of the smoker.". The authors ... Science Daily (press release)

    RNAi Consortium to accelerate genetic research 17 Mar 2005
    Whitehead Institute has joined ten other leading biomedical organizations in an $18 million, three-year public-private consortium that will create a ... News-Medical.net,

    Genetics important in age-related macular degeneration 17 Mar 2005
    Identical twins share a genetic background, so if a disease were wholly genetic you might expect one twin to have a disease if the other one did. ... HealthandAge.com

    NMSU, investors expand genetic lab Mar 15, 2005
    They're working to expand the school's presence in the multi (M) million dollar genetic testing industry. The school's nonprofit ... Team 4 News,

    Trade group: Bid to unlock corn's genetic code gets `critical ... Mar 14, 2005
    ST. LOUIS - A trade group overseeing a partnership to unlock corn's genetic code said Monday the effort has gained "critical momentum," with more than 120 ... Miami Herald,

    Embryo test gives new hope for couple Mar 16, 2005
    They are considering using pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), which was given the go-ahead in New Zealand this week under new guidelines. ... Stuff.co.nz,

    Restrictions on Genetic Testing and Insurance Extended To 2011, UK Mar 14, 2005
    UK Health Secretary John Reid today announced that genetic test results used to predict possible future illness will not be used to deny people insurance. ... Medical News Today,

    Insurers Ban on Using Genetic Tests Extended Mar 14, 2005
    The Government said today it had struck a deal to extend a moratorium on the use of genetic test results to deny people insurance. ... Scotsman,

    Bird Flu Genetic Changes Leading to Thai Binh Clusters Mar 14, 2005
    It has not swapped avian for mammalian genes, but has gradually accumulated genetic changes. ... There is evidence for genetic change in the human H5N1 isolates. ... Recombinomics,

    Genetic testing patent granted to Genaissance Mar 15, 2005
    14/03/2005 - Genaissance Pharmaceuticals has been granted a patent for a unique method of testing individuals for genetic predisposition to reduced metabolism ... Lab Technologist,

    Doctors wary of new home-based genetic tests for potential ... Mar 14, 2005
    ...may have reason to be at least a little concerned about a new medical product that seems to be ready to become all the rage: home-based genetic screenings for ... News Target,

    Interleukin Genetics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial ... Mar 16, 2005
    ...the Company adding the appropriate infrastructure in its efforts to develop other markets for its products and to build its clinical genetic testing laboratory ... Business Wire (press release),

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    How a Genetic Link to Alcoholism Affects Blacks 12 Aug 2004
    Description: Tony Cox talks to health commentator Dr. Ian Smith about new findings on a genetic link to alcoholism and how it affects African Americans. ... NPR (audio) -

    Genetic Marker Paper Published in Circulation 12 Aug 2004
    12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - ChondroGene Limited (TSX Venture: CDG) announced today that the paper entitled "Genetic Markers: Progress and Potential for ... PR Newswire (press release) -

    GenData and Battelle Form COPD Biomarker Discovery Collaboration 12 Aug 2004
    ...this same population will be used to elucidate the mechanisms of this disease and its progression and to identify the underlying genetic factors associated ... Yahoo News (press release) -

    Schizophrenia Gene Variant Linked to Risk Traits 12 Aug 2004
    ..."Because of the small effects of individual genes in complex genetic disorders like schizophrenia, it is difficult to make significant associations with any ... National Institutes of Health (press release) -

    We should admit that race matters in health care 12 Aug 2004
    And how many more genetic conditions like Tay-Sachs disease (which strikes primarily Ashkenazi Jews and French-Canadians) can be prevented? ... The Globe and Mail, Canada -

    DNA lab to try to differentiate genetic makeup of identical twins ... Aug 10, 2004
    Cooper to the laboratory in Dallas. Scientists will examine the samples to search for tiny genetic mutations. If they find any, they ... Detroit Free Press, MI -

    New method to detect EPO Aug 11, 2004
    Paris - French scientists have discovered a new method of detecting the blood-boosting drug erythropoietine (EPO) used in so-called "genetic doping" by ... News24, South Africa -

    Beautiful Flowers--It's All in Their Genes Aug 11, 2004
    To make sure this doesn't happen, Agricultural Research Service scientists and cooperators are helping to preserve these genes as the genetic diversity of many ... Agricultural Research Service -

    Residents show what a neighborhood is all about Aug 11, 2004
    Although SMA is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders and the top genetic killer of children under the age of 2, Joshua's mother says few people know ... Hamden Journal, CT -

    Baby born after genetic screening of eggs 10 Jul 2004
    The healthy baby girl was born in early June after the embryos from her parents were tested for cystic fibrosis, a deadly genetic disease that causes ... Xinhua, China -

    Polluted water causing genetic changes 10 Jul 2004
    Another sample of women who were drinking safe water was taken to compare the genetic changes which were visible in the residents of Mahal village. ... The Tribune, India -

    Scientists question confidentiality of genetic databases Jul 8, 2004
    STANFORD, CALIF. - More safeguards are needed to protect the privacy of genetic information, according to researchers who estimated how easily someone can be ... CBC News, Canada -

    ALZHEIMER: NEW GENETIC RISK FACTOR DISCOVERED IN BOLOGNA Jul 9, 2004
    July 9 - Professor Federico Licastro of the experimental pathology ward of the University of Bologna has discovered a new factor to value the genetic risk of ... Agenzia Giornalistica Italia, Italy -

    Genetic therapy is the latest game for sports cheats Jul 9, 2004
    Genetic technology, which already has altered our food supply, will soon be used to enhance our muscles and bodies, scientists say. ... Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN -

    18 Million for Genetic Testing, UK Jul 7, 2004
    Lord Warner has announced the six areas who have successfully bid for a share of £18 million of government funding to upgrade their genetic laboratories. ... Medical News Today, UK -

    Genetic Engineering News Reports on Early-Stage Biotech Funding ... Jul 6, 2004
    6, 2004--Many early-stage biotech companies are facing a huge problem in obtaining venture capital to fund their operations, reports Genetic Engineering News ... Business Wire (press release), CA -

    Boys aren't read-y, so girls learn quicker Jul 7, 2004
    Reading difficulties are more common in boys than girls irrespective of IQ.". The researchers believe the gender gap in reading has a genetic cause. ... Independent Online, South Africa -

    A Genghis Khan kin? Test tells! Jul 7, 2004
    ...the firm doing the testing, as saying that up to 17 million men in Central Asia share a pattern of Y chromosomes within their genetic sequences, indicating a ... Xinhua, China -

    GMOs to Eradicate Poverty, Says Dept Jul 8, 2004
    GMOs are organisms in which the genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination. ... AllAfrica.com, Africa -

    Alzheimer's Linked to Genetic Defects in Cell Power Centers ... Jul 5, 2004
    July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Alzheimer's disease may be the result of genetic defects in the parts of cells that produce energy, according to a study to appear this ... Bloomberg -

    Genetic and Environmental Influences on Thyroid Hormone Variation ... Jul 7, 2004
    Using quantitative genetic methods, we evaluated the effects of genes and environmental factors on thyroid hormone variation in 586 women and 425 men from 27 ... Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism -

    Zhen Lin, 1 Art B. Owen, 2 Russ B. Altman 1 * Jul 8, 2004
    Interest in understanding how genetic variations influence heritable diseases and the response to medical treatments is intense. ... Science Magazine (subscription) -

    Genetic study finds the mutt and wolf have lots in common 23 May 2004
    Washington - That wiggly puppy pestering its owner for a chew toy may not look much like its wolf ancestors, but genetic research on our canine companions ... Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Scientists: `Recloned' bull thrives despite challenges of serial ...  23 May 2004
    ...clone of a prized Japanese stud and their repeated failures to create Cloned Stud III show that it may be impossible to confer genetic immortality on any ... Kansas City Star (subscription)

    Get lost easily? Blame the genetic map May 22, 2004
    By MARY MEEHAN. She prints out directions in large type. She uses a highlighter on maps. She draws arrows. The Lexington, Ky., woman ... Kansas City Star (subscription)

    Genetic logbooks and humbling experiences May 22, 2004
    Our future lies with our children; they have the answers already inscribed in their genetic logbook. Given a chance, they will produce. ... Barbados Advocate

    Low sperm count linked to IVF genetic defects May 21, 2004
    LONDON - Men with low sperm counts may have an increased risk of passing on genetic conditions to children conceived using fertility treatment, researchers warn ... Straits Times

    Genetic study traces family tree May 20, 2004
    By analyzing genetic samples from dogs of many shapes and sizes, a Seattle-based research team has shown how a dog’s genes can reveal its breed. ... MSNBC - May 20, 2004
    ... By analyzing genetic samples from dogs of many shapes and sizes, a Seattle-based research team has shown how a dog’s genes can reveal its breed. ...

    Collie or Pug? Study Finds the Genetic CodeNew York Times

    Collie or Pug? Study Finds the Genetic Code May 20, 2004
    ...conventional wisdom and paves the way for a better understanding of canine behavior and evolution, scientists say they have found genetic variations that allow ... New York Times

    First genetic comparison of purebred domestic dogs produces ...  May 20, 2004
    The first detailed genetic comparison of purebred domestic dogs promises to rewrite the textbooks with new information about breed classification and insights ... EurekAlert

    First Genetic Comparison of Purebred Domestic Dogs Produces ...  May 20, 2004
    CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- The first detailed genetic comparison of purebred domestic dogs promises to rewrite the textbooks with new ... AScribe - May 20, 2004
    CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- The first detailed genetic comparison of purebred domestic dogs promises to rewrite the textbooks with new ...

    Health funds forced to cover genetic testsJerusalem Post

    Health funds forced to cover genetic tests May 20, 2004
    Health funds will have to cover the costs of genetic tests for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes in healthy people at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer starting ... Jerusalem Post

    Practical genomics, genetic testing to tailor health care May 20, 2004
    Still, as more patients demand genetic testing to determine if they are predisposed to a particular disease, they need to understand the limitations, says Dr ... CBS MarketWatch - May 20, 2004
    ... Still, as more patients demand genetic testing to determine if they are predisposed to a particular disease, they need to understand the limitations, says Dr ...

    Montreal Gazette
    Top court to rule on genetic seedsCalgary Sun

    Top court to rule on genetic seeds May 21, 2004
    The case involves questions of fundamental importance for the biotech industry, farmers, health care and other areas where genetic engineering is used. ... Calgary Sun

    Genaissance Pharmaceuticals Launches its Proprietary FAMILION(TM ...  May 20, 2004
    ...(Nasdaq: GNSC - News) announced today the launch of its proprietary FAMILION(TM) Test -- a genetic test for cardiac channelopathies -- at HEART RHYTHM 2004 ... Yahoo News (press release) - May 20, 2004
    (Nasdaq: GNSC - News) announced today the launch of its proprietary FAMILION(TM) Test -- a genetic test for cardiac channelopathies -- at HEART RHYTHM 2004 ...

    A genetic variant (MTHFR C677T) puts half the population at ... News-Medical.net

    A genetic variant (MTHFR C677T) puts half the population at ...  May 20, 2004
    A genetic variant (MTHFR C677T) puts half the population at increased risk of neural tube defects, finds new research on bmj.com. ... News-Medical.net

    Uni genetic test for pets and people May 20, 2004
    SCIENTISTS at Glasgow University have launched a new business offering DNA tests to help prove paternity cases and check the pedigree of pets and racehorses. ... Glasgow Evening Times

    Genetic study finds distinct differences in purebred pooches May 21, 2004
    WASHINGTON - Dog breeders have long boasted of the unique qualities of their favorite purebred dogs. Now they have the genetic proof to back that claim. ... Toledo Blade

    Genetic study traces dogs' links to wolves May 21, 2004
    WASHINGTON — That wiggly puppy pestering its owner for a chew toy may not look much like its wolf ancestors, but genetic research on our canine companions ... Pioneer Press


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