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Genomic Medicine: An Educational Resource from Helix Health
The Human Genome Project has heralded a new era in our understanding of the molecular basis of disease. Genome-based medicine or personalized medicine is believed to be the future of healthcare....
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Gene Genie #32 – Googling the Genie
Welcome to the 32nd edition of Gene Genie, a blog carnival devoted to genes and genetic conditions. This edition includes some excellent articles on genes and gene-related diseases, genetics, genomics...
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HelixGene Foundation to Ensure Responsible Reporting of Genomic Medicine
Traditional media (i.e. television, print) are the principal sources of science information for the public. This is changing however; adult home broadband users under the age of 30 report that the...
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2008 Presidential Candidates on the Issues of Biomedical Research and Healthcare
A major determinant of America’s health and competitiveness in the world is progress in the life sciences. Over the past twenty years, the life sciences have had a tremendous impact on human health...
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Potential Location of Autism Genes Identified
Earlier this month at the 58th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics in Philadelphia, researchers reported the results of two genome-wide genetic analyses, identifying five...
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Health Highlights – March 6th, 2009
Health Highlights is a biweekly summary of particularly interesting articles from credible sources of health and medical information that we follow & read. For a complete list of recommeded...
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Pharmacogenetic Algorithm Accurately Predicts Warfarin Dosing
This article was written by Noelle K. LoConte, M.D. Warfarin (brand name Coumadin) is one of the most commonly used anticoagulants (meaning a medication that thins the blood). It is used in a variety...
View ArticleNew Strategic NIH Plan to Fight Diabetes
A new strategic plan to guide diabetes-related research over the next decade was announced recently by the National Institutes of Health. The plan, developed by a federal work group led by the National...
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You Can Control Your Asthma
World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA). The event raises awareness about asthma and works to improve asthma care around the world. This year’s theme is...
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Health Highlights – June 6th, 2011
Health Highlights is an occasionally recurring series focused on particularly interesting articles from credible sources of health and medical information that we follow & read. For a complete list...
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