Articles related to "Genetic Disease"

Genetics' hottest topics from genetically modified foods to genetic testing are explained in Times science editor Mark Henderson's popular science book.

DNA, the genetic material in cells, undergoes many repair operations every day. Defects in the repair system can result in permanent DNA damage leading to disease.

X-inactivation during chromosome development is vital in inheritance of X-linked diseases such as color-blindness and hemophilia and is why males are more often affected.

Genetic testing for disease holds implications for future screening, health insurance, and even family dynamics for patients.

When learning about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome there are two different classifications that are frequently referenced.

How IVF could be hailed as the new prevention of some genetic disorders.

Scientists have discovered a gene mutation that causes hairlessness in dogs. The discovery may help cure a genetic disease in humans. Dogs may truly be man's best friend.

Finding the right Shiba inu puppy involves finding a responsible Shiba inu breeder who breeds healthy, good tempered dogs. Here's how to find a happy, healthy Shiba inu.

Genetic testing without a doctor's consultation may not provide consumers with enough information to make informed health care decisions.

The consequences are tragic for those born with the XP gene, but in rural Guatemala, a team of U.S. doctors is volunteering to perform surgeries that will save lives.

A simple heel stick blood test performed on your baby before leaving the hospital can prevent chronic illness, life long disability, and save countless lives

Genetic disorders afflict millions and are caused either by inherited or acquired DNA mutations. This article outlines some ways human cells have for fighting DNA damage.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal diagnostic test performed to determine if a developing baby has potentially inherited genetic diseases from the parents.

EDS is a little known genetic syndrome. The Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation is spreading information through their educational campaigns.

Mutations in the mitochondrial DNA can reduce the function of the mitochondrion, the power house of the cell, resulting in metabolic syndromes and disorders of metabolism

Egg and sperm donors are routinely tested for sexually transmitted infections like HIV and Hepatitis B. New guidelines mean that they will also test for genetic diseases

Immediately after purchasing your breeders, your job begins, from raising and socializing them to health screening and DNA testing.

An education in genetic health should be of great interest to all women, but especially those who fall into high risk categories.

Currently, more than 200,000 units of cord blood are stored by public and private cord blood banks. Read on to find out why it is saved and how to donate.

Rapid advances in gene scanning technology have identified genes linked to cancer, arthritis, diabetes and many other diseases.

Pre-implantation genetic screening has been hailed as a breakthrough by IVF specialists. Now some doctors are questioning its efficacy.

Many public health departments promote newborn screening through a routine blood and hearing test performed at the hospital after birth to detect rare conditions.

You've decided to buy a purebred puppy, and you know exactly what breed you want. But do you know what health issues to watch for?

Genetic mutation may play a role in canine degenerative myelopathy. DNA tests show presence of affected gene and indicate likelihood of a dog developing the disease.

Public cord blood banking is an inexpensive way for families to preserve a child's umbilical stem cells. These cells go into a public bank for research and treatment.

Evidence that stem cells from umbilical cord blood is a rich resource is quite clear. What is unclear is whether private storage is a wise investment for parents.

A Parent's Guide to FOP Events

According to the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association this progressive disease affects one in two million.

This article describes celiac disease and the genetic markers that confer susceptibility to its development. This article includes an overview of symptoms and potential complications, and it explains how testing for genetic markers can aid with diagnosis.

Tony Blair's 1999 pledge to eradicate poverty among UK children by 2020 has stagnated in Wales. The recent economic events have trickled down to affect the youth.

Overweight in children should be diagnosed before it expands into obesity, but research shows that pediatricians are not intervening by diagnosing medical health issue.

Learn how a new civil rights law, GINA, protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace, as well as from insurance companies due to genetic testing.

Umbilical cord blood is easy to harvest. The stem cells found in this blood can now be used to treat over 40 diseases. This article includes a list of those diseases.

A look at the incurable diseases that might affect your cat, as well as information on genetic testing and the pros and cons of vaccinations.

Researchers have discovered that the protein Wnt7a improves stem cell growth in skeletal muscle - a discovery that may help people with degenerative muscle conditions.

The benefits of owning a dog are numerous. However before purchasing man's best friend, consider the multiple costs that dog ownership entails.

Strabismus, often confused with "lazy eye", has many causes but is most often treatable and correctable.

Achondrogenesis is a cluster of extreme disorders that impact cartilage development and bone growth.

The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy.

Parents have the option of storing their newborn's cord blood at a private cord blood bank or donating it to a public bank. Here's information on both options.

A look at the molecular biology behind cystic fibrosis, it's pattern of inheritance and the prospects of future gene therapy.

There are a number of diseases causing loss of skin color with the appearance of white patches on the skin surface.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are delightful dogs that have been described as a large dog in a small package. They're healthy dogs but do have a few health concerns as any breed.

Diagnosis of vitiligo involves detailed history taking, physical examination of the skin, and laboratory tests to rule out any associated diseases.

The word chorea is a Greek word that means dance. This refers to a characteristic of the disease which includes quick, incessant, jerky and involuntary movement

Keratosis pilaris is a common hereditary skin condition which causes small goose bump like rashes on the outer arms, shoulder, thighs, chest and back.

Leukemia is a disease of the bone marrow and blood. It can be helpful to understand the risk factors and seek advice from professional with any concerns.

A summary of the research of Linus Pauling's Team in 1949 which led to his coining the term "Molecular Disease"

Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, PGD, removes a cell from an embryo after an IVF procedure to test chromosomes for genetic abnormalities before implanting the embryo.

Since its discovery in 1998, RNAi has become a valuable tool in medical research, and is under investigation for its potential use in the treatment of genetic diseases.