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Dr. Kate Scannell: Angelina Jolie, breast cancer and genetic testing's Myriad obstacles
On May 14, The New York Times published a moving essay by Angelina Jolie in which the actor revealed she had undergone a double mastectomy -- even though she did not have breast cancer.
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White Tigers Should Be Introduced Back Into The Wild: Peking University
Bengal tigers come in two distinctive colors: the bright, vibrant orange and black stripes, or pure white with black stripes.
Marathons: Less healthy than hamburgers?
It's been a chilly spring in Chicago this year, so this holiday weekend might feature my first outdoor distance run of 2013.
Angelina Jolie's story puts focus on genetic screening for local women
"All I could think of in the immediate future is my kids. I need to be here for them," the 43-year-old Clinton woman recalled thinking after her December 2011 test.
Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?
We've all seen them: the surfers who race to the beach when a hurricane hits, the guy who decides to ride out the storm in his overmatched boat, the tornado chasers who fearlessly steer their cars alongside a scary-looking funnel cloud.
In Parkinson's disease, the protein "alpha-synuclein" aggregates and accumulates within neurons.
Researchers Identify First Drug Targets in Childhood Genetic Tumor Disorder
Two mutations central to the development of infantile myofibromatosis -a disorder characterized by multiple tumors involving the skin, bone, and soft tissue-may provide new therapeutic targets, according to researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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Mayo Clinic Genomic Analysis Lends Insight to Prostate Cancer
Mayo Clinic researchers have used next generation genomic analysis to determine that some of the more aggressive prostate cancer tumors have similar genetic origins, which may help in predicting cancer progression.
A "Genetic Thermometer" May In The Future Reveal How Healthy You Are You For Your Age
JoVE has published details of a technique to measure the health of human genetic material in relation to a patient's age.
Stanford University students study own DNA
Professor Stuart Kim teaches his Genetics class at Stanford University in Stanford, Calif., on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Debunking 'The Big Lie' About Genetically Engineered Crops
In spite of two decades of stunning scientific, humanitarian and financial successes and an admirable record of health and environmental safety, the application of genetic engineering to agriculture is still beleaguered by activists.
Drug reverses Alzheimer's disease deficits in mice
The research, funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer's Association, reviewed previously published findings on the drug bexarotene, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in cutaneous T cell lymphoma.
Cockroaches quickly lose sweet tooth to survive
For decades, people have been getting rid of cockroaches by setting out bait mixed with poison.
Genetics of white tigers pinpointed
The researchers have traced the cause to a single change in a gene known to drive pigmentation in a host of animals, including humans.
Slowing the aging process -- only with antibiotics
Now, EPFL researchers led by Johan Auwerx report in the journal Nature how a mechanism in mice plays a determining role in longevity.
Fast new, one-step genetic engineering technology
Published in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology , the method paves the way for more rapid development of designer microbes for drug development, environmental cleanup and other activities.
Schizophrenia symptoms eliminated in animal model
They genetically engineered mice so they could turn up levels of neuregulin-1 to mimic high levels found in some patients then return levels to normal, said Dr.
Norway spruce genome sequenced: Largest ever to be mapped
The genome is complex and seven times larger than that of humans. This major research project has been led by Ume Plant Science Centre in Ume and the Science for Life Laboratory in Stockholm.
Reducing Your Risk Of Breast Cancer
Recently Angelina Jolie announced that she underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in order to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer, she said she "hopes other women can benefit from my experience". When she found out what her odds of developing cancer were, Jolie became proactive and decided to reduce her risk to a minimum.
Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
Migraines and depression can each cause a great deal of suffering, but new research indicates the combination of the two may be linked to something else entirely - a smaller brain.