Genes and Gene Therapy Update

Genes and Gene Therapy Update

Genes and Gene Therapy Update

MedlinePlus sent this bulletin at 01/31/2013 01:10 PM EST New on the MedlinePlus Genes and Gene Therapy page:

Many Cocaine Deaths Determined by Genes, Study Says

01/30/2013 05:00 PM EST

Common mutations in white people greatly increase risk of dying from the drug, researchers contend


Source: HealthDay

Cancer Gene Mutation Linked to Earlier Menopause

01/29/2013 03:50 PM EST

Women carrying BRCA mutations tied to breast and ovarian cancer may hit menopause a few years earlier than other women, according to a new study.
Source: Reuters Health

Scientists Find Genetic Clue to Severe Flu Among Chinese

01/29/2013 11:12 AM EST

British and Chinese scientists have found a genetic variant which explains why Chinese populations may be more vulnerable to the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu.
Source: Reuters Health

Scientists Link More Genes to Common Brain Tumor

01/24/2013 02:00 PM EST

Study found genetic abnormalities related to meningioma tumors


Source: HealthDay