( University College London ) More than two hundred gene locations have now been identified for the chronic bowel condition Crohn's Disease, in a study that analysed the entire human genome. Continue reading
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23andMe Compares Family History and Genetic Tests for Predicting Complex Disease Risk
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –In a new theoretical study, 23andMe, the leading personal genetics company, developed a mathematical model which shows that family history and genetic tests offer different strengths. The study results suggest that both family history and genetics are best used in combination to improve disease risk prediction. Continue reading
NYU School of Medicine announces new clinical trial for ulcerative colitis
Public release date: 7-Aug-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Lorinda Klein lorindaann.klein@nyumc.org 212-404-3533 NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine New York (August 7, 2012) A new clinical trial designed to study how worm eggs may relieve symptoms of ulcerative colitis (UC) will begin enrolling patients at NYU School of Medicine’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Continue reading