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Clinical Genetics

Clinical Genetics is a diagnostic service and "genetic counseling" for individuals or families with conditions which may have a genetic basis.

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  • NOV 26, 2020
    Health & Medicine
    Genetic Test for Hemp Seeds Predicts THC Content of Plant
    Genetic Test for Hemp Seeds Predicts THC Content of Plant
    The University of Minnesota have developed a genetic test for hemp seeds that accurately estimates  the amount of T ...
    Written By: Angela Dowden
    1
    NOV 26, 2020
    Clinical & Molecular DX
    Routine Diagnostic Tests Linked to a 59 Percent Increase in Testicular Cancer Risk
    Routine Diagnostic Tests Linked to a 59 Percent Increase in Testicular Cancer Risk
    New research has revealed that exposure to radiation from diagnostic procedures such as X-rays could contribute to an el ...
    Written By: Tara Fernandes
    1
    NOV 25, 2020
    Immunology
    Another COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results!
    Another COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results!
    A week ago, another biotechnology company "Moderna" announced the preliminary results from its COVID-19 vaccin ...
    Written By: Heba El-wassef
    1
    NOV 25, 2020
    Cancer
    Using RNA to Diagnose HPV Associated Cancer
    Using RNA to Diagnose HPV Associated Cancer
    Diagnostic tools are critical to modern medicine. They might be less exciting than a good therapy or drug, but doctors a ...
    Written By: Jasper Cantrell
    1
    NOV 24, 2020
    Cancer
    Using Restfulness as a Metric for Measuring Sleep Quality and Cardiovascular Risk
    Using Restfulness as a Metric for Measuring Sleep Quality and Cardiovascular Risk
    Did you know sleeping is great? Apparently, getting a full eight hours every night can make you look fabulous and solve ...
    Written By: Jasper Cantrell
    1
    NOV 23, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Unusual Mutation Acts as a Kind of Gene Therapy
    Unusual Mutation Acts as a Kind of Gene Therapy
    Clinicians have identified a patient with a rare inherited disorder that disrupts the production of fresh blood cells, a ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 23, 2020
    Microbiology
    Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis Involves a Unique Mechanism
    Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis Involves a Unique Mechanism
    The pathogenic bacterium that causes tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, does not multiply quickly, so researchers ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    3
    NOV 22, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Many Kids with Inherited High Cholesterol Don't Get the Treatment They Need
    Many Kids with Inherited High Cholesterol Don't Get the Treatment They Need
    Our bodies need cholesterol for certain crucial functions; it's a vital component of cell walls, for example. But there ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 20, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    How a Genetic Mutation Can be Good for Carriers
    How a Genetic Mutation Can be Good for Carriers
    Genetic mutations are usually connected to disease, but there are some that are known to improve people's lives.
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 18, 2020
    Microbiology
    Bolivian Health Care Workers Sickened in Outbreak of Chapare Virus
    Bolivian Health Care Workers Sickened in Outbreak of Chapare Virus
    Five people in Bolivia are known to have been infected with the Chapare virus, which causes hemorrhagic fever. Some infe ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 18, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Choosing an NGS workflow: What are you looking for?
    Choosing an NGS workflow: What are you looking for?
      It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of workflows that are available for NGS. How do you choose? While ...
    Sponsored By: Roche Diagnostics
    2
    NOV 17, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Why Mutations in RRP7 Cause a Congenital Brain Disorder
    Why Mutations in RRP7 Cause a Congenital Brain Disorder
    A large family with some members that have a rare brain disorder has helped scientists learn more about both brain devel ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    3
    NOV 16, 2020
    Microbiology
    Using the Microbiome to Diagnose or Treat Autism
    Using the Microbiome to Diagnose or Treat Autism
    Autism is a complex disorder that has sent researchers searching for what is causing it, as the rates continue to rise. ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 16, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Hidden Genes in the SARS-CoV-2 Genome
    Hidden Genes in the SARS-CoV-2 Genome
    It's essential for organisms to use their genomes to make proteins, and the processes of transcription and translation a ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 13, 2020
    Cancer
    Predictive model assesses risk of adverse side effects for chemotherapy patients
    Predictive model assesses risk of adverse side effects for chemotherapy patients
    New research published in npj Systems Biology and Applications showcases a model capable of predicting which patien ...
    Written By: Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
    2
    NOV 12, 2020
    Cardiology
    Creating a Mouse Model to Test RBM20 Dependent Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    Creating a Mouse Model to Test RBM20 Dependent Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiovascular disease is something that, in most cases, is within our ability to control. A healthy diet and active lif ...
    Written By: Jasper Cantrell
    1
    NOV 10, 2020
    Microbiology
    New Species of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever-Causing Bacteria is IDed
    New Species of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever-Causing Bacteria is IDed
    Ticks transmit the bacterial pathogen that causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF).
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 10, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Learning More About the Causes of Preeclampsia
    Learning More About the Causes of Preeclampsia
    Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and it arises in anywhere from two to e ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 10, 2020
    Clinical & Molecular DX
    No More False-Negatives: An Ultrasensitive COVID Test
    No More False-Negatives: An Ultrasensitive COVID Test
    A team of researchers has improved upon the current diagnostic methodology for COVID-19, making it significantly more ac ...
    Written By: Tara Fernandes
    1 1
    NOV 09, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Potential Problems with Liquid Biopsies
    Potential Problems with Liquid Biopsies
    Liquid biopsies are tests that look for biomarkers in the blood, which can help inform the treatment of cancer. The tool ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    2
    NOV 09, 2020
    Cancer
    A Prognostic Expression Profile for Osteosarcoma
    A Prognostic Expression Profile for Osteosarcoma
    Tireless research goes into every cancer diagnostic tools and new therapy. Many types of cancer have made giant steps fo ...
    Written By: Jasper Cantrell
    1
    NOV 08, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Drug-Resistant Microbes Persist in Hospitals After Deep Cleaning
    Drug-Resistant Microbes Persist in Hospitals After Deep Cleaning
    Researchers have found that drug-resistant bacteria can hang around even after deep cleaning. They used genome sequencin ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 08, 2020
    Cell & Molecular Biology
    Mouth Spray for Epidermolysis Bullosa in Development
    Mouth Spray for Epidermolysis Bullosa in Development
    Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic disorder that makes the skin incredibly fragile; it forms blisters and can ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 06, 2020
    Cannabis Sciences
    How Does Cannabis Affect Male Fertility?
    How Does Cannabis Affect Male Fertility?
    While most studies investigating the link between cannabis and male fertility have shown a negative correlation, some su ...
    Written By: Annie Lennon
    1
NOV 26, 2020
Health & Medicine
Genetic Test for Hemp Seeds Predicts THC Content of Plant
Genetic Test for Hemp Seeds Predicts THC Content of Plant
The University of Minnesota have developed a genetic test for hemp seeds that accurately estimates  the amount of T ...
Written By: Angela Dowden
1
NOV 26, 2020
Clinical & Molecular DX
Routine Diagnostic Tests Linked to a 59 Percent Increase in Testicular Cancer Risk
Routine Diagnostic Tests Linked to a 59 Percent Increase in Testicular Cancer Risk
New research has revealed that exposure to radiation from diagnostic procedures such as X-rays could contribute to an el ...
Written By: Tara Fernandes
1
NOV 25, 2020
Immunology
Another COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results!
Another COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results!
A week ago, another biotechnology company "Moderna" announced the preliminary results from its COVID-19 vaccin ...
Written By: Heba El-wassef
1
NOV 25, 2020
Cancer
Using RNA to Diagnose HPV Associated Cancer
Using RNA to Diagnose HPV Associated Cancer
Diagnostic tools are critical to modern medicine. They might be less exciting than a good therapy or drug, but doctors a ...
Written By: Jasper Cantrell
1
NOV 24, 2020
Cancer
Using Restfulness as a Metric for Measuring Sleep Quality and Cardiovascular Risk
Using Restfulness as a Metric for Measuring Sleep Quality and Cardiovascular Risk
Did you know sleeping is great? Apparently, getting a full eight hours every night can make you look fabulous and solve ...
Written By: Jasper Cantrell
1
 
 
  • NOV 23, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Unusual Mutation Acts as a Kind of Gene Therapy
    Unusual Mutation Acts as a Kind of Gene Therapy
    Clinicians have identified a patient with a rare inherited disorder that disrupts the production of fresh blood cells, a ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 23, 2020
    Microbiology
    Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis Involves a Unique Mechanism
    Drug Resistance in Tuberculosis Involves a Unique Mechanism
    The pathogenic bacterium that causes tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, does not multiply quickly, so researchers ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    3
    NOV 22, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Many Kids with Inherited High Cholesterol Don't Get the Treatment They Need
    Many Kids with Inherited High Cholesterol Don't Get the Treatment They Need
    Our bodies need cholesterol for certain crucial functions; it's a vital component of cell walls, for example. But there ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 20, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    How a Genetic Mutation Can be Good for Carriers
    How a Genetic Mutation Can be Good for Carriers
    Genetic mutations are usually connected to disease, but there are some that are known to improve people's lives.
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 18, 2020
    Microbiology
    Bolivian Health Care Workers Sickened in Outbreak of Chapare Virus
    Bolivian Health Care Workers Sickened in Outbreak of Chapare Virus
    Five people in Bolivia are known to have been infected with the Chapare virus, which causes hemorrhagic fever. Some infe ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
     
     
  • NOV 18, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Choosing an NGS workflow: What are you looking for?
    Choosing an NGS workflow: What are you looking for?
      It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of workflows that are available for NGS. How do you choose? While ...
    Sponsored By: Roche Diagnostics
    2
    NOV 17, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Why Mutations in RRP7 Cause a Congenital Brain Disorder
    Why Mutations in RRP7 Cause a Congenital Brain Disorder
    A large family with some members that have a rare brain disorder has helped scientists learn more about both brain devel ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    3
    NOV 16, 2020
    Microbiology
    Using the Microbiome to Diagnose or Treat Autism
    Using the Microbiome to Diagnose or Treat Autism
    Autism is a complex disorder that has sent researchers searching for what is causing it, as the rates continue to rise. ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 16, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Hidden Genes in the SARS-CoV-2 Genome
    Hidden Genes in the SARS-CoV-2 Genome
    It's essential for organisms to use their genomes to make proteins, and the processes of transcription and translation a ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 13, 2020
    Cancer
    Predictive model assesses risk of adverse side effects for chemotherapy patients
    Predictive model assesses risk of adverse side effects for chemotherapy patients
    New research published in npj Systems Biology and Applications showcases a model capable of predicting which patien ...
    Written By: Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
    2
     
     
  • NOV 12, 2020
    Cardiology
    Creating a Mouse Model to Test RBM20 Dependent Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    Creating a Mouse Model to Test RBM20 Dependent Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    Cardiovascular disease is something that, in most cases, is within our ability to control. A healthy diet and active lif ...
    Written By: Jasper Cantrell
    1
    NOV 10, 2020
    Microbiology
    New Species of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever-Causing Bacteria is IDed
    New Species of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever-Causing Bacteria is IDed
    Ticks transmit the bacterial pathogen that causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF).
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 10, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Learning More About the Causes of Preeclampsia
    Learning More About the Causes of Preeclampsia
    Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and it arises in anywhere from two to e ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 10, 2020
    Clinical & Molecular DX
    No More False-Negatives: An Ultrasensitive COVID Test
    No More False-Negatives: An Ultrasensitive COVID Test
    A team of researchers has improved upon the current diagnostic methodology for COVID-19, making it significantly more ac ...
    Written By: Tara Fernandes
    1 1
    NOV 09, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Potential Problems with Liquid Biopsies
    Potential Problems with Liquid Biopsies
    Liquid biopsies are tests that look for biomarkers in the blood, which can help inform the treatment of cancer. The tool ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    2
     
     
  • NOV 09, 2020
    Cancer
    A Prognostic Expression Profile for Osteosarcoma
    A Prognostic Expression Profile for Osteosarcoma
    Tireless research goes into every cancer diagnostic tools and new therapy. Many types of cancer have made giant steps fo ...
    Written By: Jasper Cantrell
    1
    NOV 08, 2020
    Genetics & Genomics
    Drug-Resistant Microbes Persist in Hospitals After Deep Cleaning
    Drug-Resistant Microbes Persist in Hospitals After Deep Cleaning
    Researchers have found that drug-resistant bacteria can hang around even after deep cleaning. They used genome sequencin ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 08, 2020
    Cell & Molecular Biology
    Mouth Spray for Epidermolysis Bullosa in Development
    Mouth Spray for Epidermolysis Bullosa in Development
    Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic disorder that makes the skin incredibly fragile; it forms blisters and can ...
    Written By: Carmen Leitch
    1
    NOV 06, 2020
    Cannabis Sciences
    How Does Cannabis Affect Male Fertility?
    How Does Cannabis Affect Male Fertility?
    While most studies investigating the link between cannabis and male fertility have shown a negative correlation, some su ...
    Written By: Annie Lennon
    1
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