Genes and Gene Therapy Update

Genes and Gene Therapy Update

Genes and Gene Therapy Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 10/11/2012 01:11 PM EDT New on the MedlinePlus Genes and Gene Therapy page:

Gene Tied to Obesity, Depression, ADHD

10/08/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Of more than 65,000 people screened in study, 5 had 'BDNF' deletion


Source: HealthDay

Scientists ID 'Genetic Signatures' for Aggressive Prostate Cancer

10/08/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Findings may one day help tailor treatment, improve outcomes


Source: HealthDay

Scientists Link Gene to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer

10/07/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Inflammation may be a disease factor, researcher says


Source: HealthDay

New Gene Mutations Tied to Schizophrenia

10/07/2012 08:00 PM EDT

Researchers say the variations occur in fetal development and are not passed down by parents


Source: HealthDay

Scientists Uncover Genetic Link for Uterine Fibroids

10/03/2012 08:00 PM EDT

The tumors affect three-fourths of women of childbearing age


Source: HealthDay