Statement In Response To Omitted Child Petition Action for Mrs. Sherri Crichton Oct 14, 2009
Mr. Streisand said: "Mrs. Crichton agreed to DNA testing, which she was under no obligation to do, in the hope of avoiding a public spectacle." Loeb & Loeb engaged the leading paternity testing experts in the country, DNA Diagnostics Center, to perform genetic testing. Mr. Streisand commented: "We showed Taylor and her attorneys that it is one hundred percent certain that John Michael is Michael Crichton's son. Sadly that wasn't enough for her.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Biologists fight to save rare bison bloodlines Oct 12, 2009
But Roddy decided to wait, knowing genetic testing was planned for the Wind Cave herd. When the first DNA test results came back in 2003, showing no evidence of cattle genes, Roddy decided it was best to keep the fence to avoid the possibility of introducing cattle genes to the Wind Cave herd. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Enough with the pink Oct 11, 2009
Some of these deaths might be prevented with genetic testing, early detection and treatment, so getting the word out is crucial. If pink marketing helps achieve that end, isn't that a good thing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Know the facts about breast cancer Oct 11, 2009
If a strong family history exists, genetic testing can be done to find out if certain genetic anomalies exist in your family that may increase the risk of breast cancer. If you have had breast cancer, you are also at increased risk of the cancer returning in the other breast. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New drugs take aim at cancer cells Oct 11, 2009
With all of the genetic testing now happening in many breast cancer patients and the molecular targeting of therapy, Dr. Bhalla envisions a time when there won't just be breast cancer or lung cancer "but 20 different varieties of lung cancer and 20 different of breast cancer, each with a specific molecular signature, a drug-able target signature," he said. "And you use a cocktail of those targeted agents that will create very little side effects.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Craig Watkins, `rock star' DA at a crossroads Oct 10, 2009
Genetic testing ordered by the integrity unit proved another man committed the crimes. "If Craig Watkins had not become DA, Patrick would still be in prison," Udashen said. (Anchorage Daily News)
More choose invasive surgery Oct 4, 2009
Other genetic testing can help tailor treatments to a patient's specific condition, Dr. Feldman said. "The beauty of this is that the therapy for each woman is now totally individualized," he said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Google Ventures invests in Adimab Oct 3, 2009
for free extra services. Subscribe to Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Prospective Parents and Genetic Testing Oct 2, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2009. Dr. Jennifer Ashton Discusses People Turning to Science to Try to Avoid Genetic Disorders in Future Children. (CBS News)
More Mastectomies Done for Healthy Breasts Oct 1, 2009
Part of the reason: the much wider availability and awareness of genetic testing for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, she tells WebMD. These gene mutations are associated with an 85 percent lifetime risk of developing breast cancer and a much higher chance of tumors appearing in both breasts, according to the. Greater social acceptance of double mastectomies and improved cosmetic surgery techniques are additional reasons for the growing numbers, says Simmons. (CBS News -- Health)
Gene Tests Rate Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Oct 1, 2009
Doctors can now study family history and genetic testing to determine a patient's risk of disease ... But today, Ashton said, doctors can combine Sharon's family history with genetic testing to better determine her risk for having the disease ... "If they do have it," she said, "I am confident that they can be treated and can live normal lifestyles, and that's what is so wonderful about genetic testing. ... I feel fine and very confident that I'll be around when I'm 56, and 66, and when I'm... (CBS News -- Health)
Different lives bring family closer Oct 1, 2009
Now pregnant with the couple s second child, Stephanie underwent genetic testing recommended for women over 35, as she did with Shea, but decided against amniocentesis testing because they were concerned about causing a miscarriage. After delivering Keira Mackenzie through a cesarean birth, Paul, a detective with the Burlington Police Department, suspected something was wrong. (Burlington Union, MA)
Cars for a Cure Oct 1, 2009
She has done genetic testing and so far is at no risk for cancer, but she is aware of it and concerned about herself, her two daughters and her younger sister. She would like the money to help other families like hers now and into the future. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Trinas Troop rallies for breast cancer from Somerville Oct 1, 2009
So Lee, who was adopted, agreed to genetic testing which revealed she had the BRCA gene, which makes her far more likely to develop cancers ... Without research, I don t know if genetic testing would be possible and if genetic testing weren t possible, I don t know where I d be. (Somerville Journal, MA)
How BRACAnalysis Tests for Breast C... Oct 1, 2009
Genetic Testing for the Disease. BRACAnalysis is a new development that tests patients for mutations in genes that lead to breast cancer. (Suite101.com)
U.K. tests refugees' DNA Sep 30, 2009
Genetic testing for refugees. Despite scientific criticism, the United Kingdom's Border Agency has started testing the DNA of people seeking asylum at their immigration office to determine their true nationality, of Science magazine's ScienceInsider blog. (USA Today -- Tech)
Embryo Mix-ups Stun Parents in La., Ohio Sep 26, 2009
Ochsner admits some of the patients they talked to have requested genetic testing to be sure ... Then you didn't need genetic testing. (CBS News)
Ochsner suspends in vitro program, unable to account for embryos Sep 26, 2009
"There are patients who have uncertainty at this point and asked if genetic testing is available and we tell them we will do everything possible to help them reach the reassurance that they want," said Robicheaux. The hospital spent the past two days reaching out to parents who used the IVF facility to conceive. (WWLTV.com, LA)
On health care reform, who is listening to the doctors? Sep 23, 2009
There were other tests including new genetic testing, better and more sophisticated chemical testing, and better and easier ways to biopsy abnormalities. In the 1990s as we looked over the "field of stones" it became evident that there were too many "stones" to be able to turn them all over, and we had to select which ones had the highest probability of finding a result that would help our patients. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rielle Hunter Beat the Odds Sep 22, 2009
How Obamas plan could affect genetic testing and fertility treatment. . (Slate)
Wis. detectives detail cracking serial killer case Sep 19, 2009
But Hernandez wasn't optimistic about Ellis -- having been burned with other leads-- until he called the unemployed laborer to see if he'd submit to genetic testing. "He wasn't making himself available, which is making me a little excited now," Hernandez told The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Kids With Small Head Size At Risk Of Neurologic Problems, Screening Needed Sep 18, 2009
Brain scans such as an MRI or CT scan as well as genetic testing may be useful in identifying the causes of microcephaly. Ashwal says even if a small head size runs in families, it is still important to see a doctor due to the risk of other conditions. (Science Daily)
Fine, Call Me An Elitist Sep 18, 2009
Let's not start praising mediocrity for its mediocrity. Friday, September 18, 2009. (Slate)
Gene mutation causes severe epilepsy, febrile seizures in thousands of infants worldwide Sep 17, 2009
The discovery, published online in PLoS Genetics, means some infants with Dravet syndrome, a type of epilepsy that often begins with fever-induced (febrile) seizures, would benefit from genetic testing to identify whether they have a mutation in the SCN9A gene, which the researchers found causes seizures by affecting sodium channels in the brain. Infants who have the mutation might well be better off not receiving sodium channel blockers, some of the most common anticonvulsant drugs, because... (EurekAlert!)
Teaching workplace safety Sep 17, 2009
There s also genetic testing available for some of these, particularly Brugada syndrome [a genetic disease characterized by abnormal electrocardiogram findings], but often times it s not done unless there is a familial history of sudden cardiac arrest or young death or a parent has been pre-diagnosed. Q What s the most rewarding part of your job. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Hospital gives wrong baby to new mother Sep 16, 2009
" Astounded wrote on Sep 13, 2009 12:49 AM:" I would assume that MMC will be paying for genetic testing to reassure everyone that they do indeed have the right baby. What a confidence-shaking event for our local hospital. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns Sep 16, 2009
Genetic testing may help determine the causes of microcephaly. Even though a small head size may run in families, parents should still have their children screened for the other conditions. (MEDLINEplus)
How companies grow through a recession Sep 12, 2009
"The most successful organizations are in biology, with their continuous adaptation toward survival," said Schatz, chief executive officer of Qiagen, a Swiss firm that develops genetic testing technology. "It's important for the future to be an organically growing organization.". (CNN -- International)
It's Possible Caster Semanya Never Knew Sep 11, 2009
A woman like this would be genetically XY, not XX. If this is true of Semenya, the South African sports authorities would know that by now, since results of basic genetic testing take only a week, says Vilain. But nobody would know what to do with that informationXY, and a girl. (Slate)
What to do when your baby grows up? Sep 10, 2009
I never had the urge to have another child, especially since my youngest was born just before I was 35 just didn t want to deal with the genetic testing and emotional issues that might crop up. I ve got two wonderful kids who are well on their way to becoming intelligent, caring and productive adults. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Why does Michelle Obama hate farmers? Sep 9, 2009
"I personally have witnessed black helicopters delivering genetically-modified corn and soybeans to the White House, direct from Archer-Daniels-Midland and Cargill warehouses. Have you or anyone else actually seen Michelle Obama get her hands dirty in her "garden" since the first day it was announced? I call, once again, for the public genetic testing of the White House lettuce that will prove that, as I suspect, we have been made the unwitting dupes of Monsanto. Even worse, by diverting us with... (Salon)
Gene test case shows looming headache Sep 6, 2009
Half the participants in an Australian bowel cancer study dropped out when told how their genetic testing could impact their ability to get life insurance ... "This indicates that people have a significant fear of insurance discrimination, which impacts their decision to have potentially life saving genetic testing," says Dr Louise Keogh, of the University of Melbourne's Key Centre for Womens Health in Society ... "When we told participants about the life insurance implications of genetic... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Co-Founder Departs Google-Backed Biotech 23andMe Sep 6, 2009
The direct-to-consumer genetic testing startup backed by Google Inc. is losing its co-founder months after the search giant upped its investment. Mountain View-based 23andMe Inc. announced Friday that co-founder Linda Avey is leaving to start an Alzheimer's research foundation. (ABC News -- Wire)
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Returns For Its Thirteenth Season Sep 3, 2009
Since 1997, an award-winning team of correspondents, including Lucky Severson, Fred de Sam Lazaro, Saul Gonzalez, Tim OBrien, Deborah Potter, Betty Rollin, and Mary Alice Williams, along with host Bob Abernethy and managing editor Kim Lawton, have traveled around the country and the globe to cover stories on such topics such as Middle East peace prospects, the ethics of privatized genetic testing, the split in the Episcopal church over homosexuality, religions role in American politics and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Diabetes hope Aug 31, 2009
"Gareth was struggling with diabetes and trying to balance things with insulin - his life has now changed dramatically. "The key message we have been getting out to doctors and patients is that anyone diagnosed with diabetes under six months should have genetic testing. "This treatment does not work in patients who do not have the genetic change.". (BBC News -- UK)
New Study Finds Wild Pikas Are Natural Mammalian Hosts To H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Aug 26, 2009
Genetic testing of the H5N1 virus isolated in pikas revealed two distinct evolutionary groups, a mixed/Vietnam H5N1 virus sublineage (MV-like pika virus) and a wild bird Qinghai-like H5N1 sublineage (QH-like pika virus). Further analysis of the MV-like pika virus found it to be the same as goose H5N1 virus. (Science Daily)
Male or female? Aug 26, 2009
In the 1980s, Spanish national champion hurdler Maria Patio lost her titles, the right to compete in women-only sport events and her finance when genetic testing revealed she had testes and a Y chromosome. Turned out, Patino had a rare sex-related genetic abnormality called androgen insensitivity. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Origin of Dogs Aug 21, 2009
But, Boyko explains, genetic testing has not gone deep enough to come up with a more refined date ... "That's a big place, and we need to get more data," says Boyko, who owns a mixed-breed dog himself (which, after some genetic testing, turned out to be part chow one of the more ancient breeds). (Scientific American)
Peter Jackson's District 9 - Sci-Fi... Aug 15, 2009
In order to manipulate the intergalactic military hardware, the MNU sets up a secret laboratory to conduct genetic testing on the aliens. In the meantime, overcrowded conditions and human unease has lead MNU to relocate the undesirable extraterrestrial immigrants to a new ghetto, District 10, outside the city. (Suite101.com)
Many Opt For Surgery to Lower Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk Aug 11, 2009
The women found out about their increased risk after undergoing genetic testing. "Women have their breasts or ovaries removed based on their risk. It does not always happen immediately after counseling or a genetic test result and can take more than seven years for patients to decide to go forward with surgery," lead researcher Dr. D. Gareth Evans, a consultant in clinical genetics at the Genesis Prevention Center, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Trust, and professor at the... (MEDLINEplus)
Register for Sisters Against Ovarian Cancer 5-mile walk by Aug. 20 Aug 10, 2009
Sisters Against Ovarian Cancer (SAOC) announced the second 5-mile walk to benefit ovarian cancer research and genetic testing on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Stoneham. The walk is just one element in a series of awareness and fundraising initiatives SAOC has implemented. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Bison attract interest Aug 10, 2009
Inside the Corwin Springs compound, near Gardiner, Montana government veterinarians draw blood from the necks of young bison for disease screening and clip off pieces of ears for genetic testing. (AP Photo/ Angela Schneider). (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Fla. panther migrated to Georgia Aug 7, 2009
The panther a hunter shot last year in Troup County was a Florida panther which likely wandered north, officials said Wednesday after genetic testing showed it was a federally protected animal ... Genetic testing by the National Cancer Institute, Laboratory of Genomic Diversity, indicated that the panther came from a resident southern Florida population, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Effort to share Wis., Minn. resources hits snags Aug 3, 2009
Those include certification that the walleye don't have a deadly virus called viral hemorrhagic septicemia; genetic testing before the populations can be mixed; annual tests of the water and even the ovarian fluids from spawning runs; and more paperwork for out-of-state trips to move the fish. While the states still aim to start trading fish next year, they've given up on other ideas. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Race/ethnicity, family income and education associated with sugar consumption Aug 1, 2009
The 2005 CCM consisted of questions about diet, physical activity, tobacco use, sun exposure, cancer screening, genetic testing and family history of cancer. A limited number of questions about diet were included to allow characterization of the diets of subgroups of the population in terms of cup equivalents of fruits and vegetables, teaspoons of added sugar, grams of fiber, dairy servings, and calcium intake. (EurekAlert!)
L.A. Sperm Bank Offers Celebrity Look-a-Like Donors Jul 30, 2009
The screening process includes genetic testing, regular blood tests, a three-generation family medical history, and a sperm count/quality in the top 15 percent of the population, he said. A group of employees spent six months putting together the photos and matching them to donors. (FOX61, CT)
Genetic Testing May Be Valuable In Treating Colorectal Cancer Jul 29, 2009
A new cost-effectiveness study led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College has determined that so-called pretreatment pharmacogenetic testing is only beneficial if dose-reduced treatment is shown to be nearly as effective as the full dose ... "Pharmacogenetic testing is a relatively new treatment innovation that may prove to be a valuable tool for clinicians as they develop personalized treatments for cancer patients to minimize side effects while maintaining outcomes," says lead author... (Science Daily)
Many Prostate Cancers Grow Too Slowly to Kill Jul 29, 2009
But "more accurate ones are needed," he said, adding doctors would like to be able to do molecular or genetic testing to see if tumors have the capacity to spread. "If not, it would be safe to watch," Scardino said. (MEDLINEplus)
Gene Cause of Cardiomyopathy in Box... Jul 28, 2009
Dr Meurs is working on perfecting a genetic testing probe for the mutated gene to be used as a clinical screening device. She has already patented her discovery. (Suite101.com)
Should MLB Test DNA? Jul 25, 2009
Confronted with cases of identity and age falsification by Latin American baseball prospects, Major League Baseball is conducting genetic testing on some promising young players and their parents. Many experts in genetics consider such testing a violation of personal privacy. (Slate)
NeoGenomics Schedules Its Q2 2009 Earnings Release for July 28, 2009 Jul 23, 2009
The company's testing services include cytogenetics, fluorescence in-situ hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, morphology studies, anatomic pathology and molecular genetic testing. Headquartered in Fort Myers, FL, NeoGenomics has labs in Nashville, TN, Irvine, CA and Fort Myers and services the needs of pathologists, oncologists, urologists, and hospitals throughout the United States. (PR Newswire)
Common Cold Virus Efficiently Delivers Corrected Gene To Cystic Fibrosis Cells Jul 23, 2009
27, 2009) Three reports describing advances in cystic fibrosis genetic testing appear in the latest issue of The Journal of Molecular. (July 17, 2009) Cystic fibrosis medicines that help to break down mucus in the lungs may carry an unexpected long-term benefit, a study suggests. (Science Daily)
Novel Gene Found For Dilated Cardiomyopathy Jul 22, 2009
It also "provides us with a better understanding of the causes and mechanisms involved in the development of this disease and will enable better genetic testing and new treatments to be devised to improve outcomes of this serious disease," according to Dr. Towbin. The study was funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation and the Abby Glaser Children's Heart Fund. (Science Daily)
Pre-chewed food could transmit HIV Jul 22, 2009
Also, genetic testing, led by Kalish at the CDC, showed that the daughter had been infected with the same HIV strain as the mother. Fortunately, the St. Jude nurse practitioner, Marion Donohoe, was very thorough in her questioning about feeding practices, and she asked about pre-mastication. (EurekAlert!)
Gen-Y woman with cancer risk: 'It's just a boob' Jul 19, 2009
Genetic testing can tell women early of higher risk for breast, ovarian cancer ... In most cases, insurance doesn't pay for genetic testing. (CNN -- Health)
DNA Testing Becomes More Affordable Jul 17, 2009
A young US start-up brimming with medical research veterans brings genetic testing to the masses on Wednesday with an affordable, comprehensive DNA service for the public. Pathway Genomics entered a growing direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing market with its own laboratory in the Southern California city of San Diego and certification from state and federal agencies ... Genomics said it keeps costs low and quality high by running an in-house lab equipped with technology whose cost has come... (Newsmax)
Gene Mutation Is Linked to Heart Muscle Disease Jul 17, 2009
He said the finding "provides us with a better understanding of the causes and mechanisms involved in the development of this disease and will enable better genetic testing and new treatments to be devised to improve outcomes of this serious disease.". SOURCE: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, news release, July 13, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
* German law raises debate on the ethics of genetic diagnosis Jul 17, 2009
Neither employers, nor insurance companies, may require genetic testing ... As genetic testing becomes increasingly able to predict not only health, but also some cognitive and personality traits, the prohibition on employer testing may also put German employers at a disadvantage in the international marketplace ... The German laws most controversial feature is a prohibition on prenatal genetic testing for diseases that will manifest themselves only in adulthood. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
High Alzheimer's Risk? Many can Cope Jul 16, 2009
(AP) People who learn through genetic testing that they have a higher than average risk for Alzheimer's disease are able to handle the bad news pretty well, results from the first major study of this suggest. The findings aren't enough evidence for doctors to urge more people to get genetic testing, said lead author, Dr. Robert Green ... The results are not so different from some studies involving genetic testing for other conditions, like Huntington's disease or some types of cancer, said... (CBS News)
People can handle news of higher Alzheimer's risk Jul 16, 2009
BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhuanet) -- People who find out that they are at increased risk for Alzheimer's disease through genetic testing will suffer no psychological harm but, instead handle bad news pretty well, says a new study. The study is one of the first major to closely examine the emotional repercussions of learning about risk for a deadly disease with no cure or prevention. (Xinhuanet, China)
Adjusting to Alzheimer's Jul 16, 2009
Yong Suk White doesn't drive anymore. Two incidents last year forced her to stop. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Genotype Disclosure and Alzheimer’s Disease Jul 16, 2009
Persons with high levels of emotional distress before undergoing genetic testing were more likely to have emotional difficulties after disclosure. (ClinicalTrials. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Effect of Genetic Testing for Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Jul 16, 2009
NEJM -- Effect of Genetic Testing for Risk of Alzheimer's Disease ... Effect of Genetic Testing for Risk of Alzheimer's Disease ... Genetic testing can be considered a complex variant of diagnostic testing. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Possible Benefit From Online Genetic Testing For Lung Cancer Jul 11, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 10, 2009) As scientists continue to decode the human genome and the information becomes publicly available, private companies that offer online genetic testing are multiplying ... "Up until now we have had a clear model for genetic testing. You see a professional genetics counselor, undergo a battery of tests and that professional helps you interpret your results," said Saskia Sanderson, Ph. (Science Daily)
Signs of wolf pack found in Pend Oreille County Jul 11, 2009
Genetic testing on those wolves found them to be consistent with coastal British Columbia populations. A wolf pack is defined as two or more wolves traveling together. (Longview Daily News, WA)
