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For example, some studies indicate that there may be some abnormal patterns of gene expression associated with IVF and a possible increase in rare but devastating genetic disorders that appear to be directly linked to those unusual gene expression patterns ... Ginsburg, who is the medical director of in vitro fertilization at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, says her center's consent forms mention that there might be an increased risk for certain rare genetic disorders. (International Herald Tribune)
Picture emerging on genetic risks of IVF Feb 17, 2009
For example, some studies indicate that there may be some abnormal patterns of gene expression associated with IVF and a possible increase in rare but devastating genetic disorders that appear to be directly linked to those unusual gene expression patterns ... Dr. Ginsburg, who is the medical director of in vitro fertilization at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, says her center's consent forms mention that there might be an increased risk for certain rare genetic disorders. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Extra Copies Of A Gene Carry Extra Risk Feb 14, 2009
Orly Reiner s research is supported by the Nella and Leon Benoziyo Center for Neurological Diseases; the Kekst Family Center for Medical Genetics; the David and Fela Shapell Family Center for Genetic Disorders Research; the PW-Iris Foundation; and the PW- Jani. M Research Fund. (Science Daily)
Cystic Fibrosis And Muscular Dystrophy: New Findings Raise Questions About Identifying Experimental Drug Feb 13, 2009
In addition, nonsense mutations may affect a substantial portion of the approximately 25 million Americans suffering from other rare, genetic disorders. The enzyme that makes fireflies glow, called luciferase, is widely used in biomedical experiments and in high-throughput screening often utilized to discover drugs. (Science Daily)
Myozyme sales boost Genzyme profit Feb 12, 2009
the world's largest maker of drugs for rare genetic disorders, said fourth-quarter profit rose 9. 8 percent on sales of Myozyme for the rare genetic disorder Pompe disease. (Boston Globe)
Genetics podcast Feb 8, 2009
Consisting of concise and focused reviews on individual genetic disorders, the latest diagnostic criteria and management guidelines are provided in an easy-to-use format by leading authorities in the field. Conference Activities. (Nature News Service)
Dog cloning to be cheaper, says biotech firm Feb 7, 2009
It added the new technology can also help in studying treatments of genetic disorders in canines that have similarities to human illnesses including diabetes. "If we fully develop this technology, dog cloning will be much easier than now. We can reduce the cost for cloning," said Ra Jeongchan, the chief executive of Seoul-based RNL Bio. (MSNBC -- Health)
Kids with Heart Defects May Face Future Problems Feb 7, 2009
This may be because the defect has an "excellent prospect" of being corrected with surgery, and also because these children were less likely than kids with other types of heart defects to have genetic disorders, Landolt and his team suggest. When teachers rather than parents were asked about children's behavior and adjustment, they reported no difference between the children with heart disease and healthy controls, suggesting that "the children's difficulties are less apparent within the... (MEDLINEplus)
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