Genome News Network (GNN)GNN's news coverage focuses on stories about genomics and human medicine, as well as the ways in which scientists are using genomics to find biological solutions to energy needs and environmental problems.Gene Mutation Causes Rare Disorder in Children- October 15, 2004 A genetic mutation that leads to defective calcium channels causes Timothy syndrome.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/15/timothysyndrome.php New Study to Explore Genetics of Autism- October 15, 2004 Hopkins researchers lead a team that will explore theories about the origins of the disease.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/15/autism.php Depression May Alter Genes in the Brain- October 15, 2004 A family of genes that protects neurons may be less active in some depressed individuals.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/15/neurons.php Some Smokers Risk Rheumatoid Arthritis- October 15, 2004 People with a gene mutation are likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis if they smoke.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/15/arthritis.php A Fight about the Toughest Microbe on Earth- October 15, 2004 A microbe that can withstand more radiation than any other creature on Earth is at the center of a contentious debate among scientists about why it is so tough.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/15/radiodurans.php New Drugs for Alzheimer's May Work for Leukemia- October 7, 2004 New drugs for Alzheimer's may help some children with a leukemia known as T-ALL.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/07/leukemia.php Cancer Gene Map Spans 22 Types of Tumors- October 1, 2004http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/01/cancermicroarray.php Possible Indicator for Prostate Cancer- October 1, 2004 Scientists say "hedgehog" proteins may be used to predict spread of prostate cancers.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/01/prostatecancer.php An Extreme Meeting- October 1, 2004 Notes from the 2004 International Conference on Extremophiles.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/01/extconf.php 30 Tests Recommended for Newborns- October 1, 2004 A panel urges states to screen newborns for 30 genetic disorders that can be treated if identified.http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/2004/10/01/screening.php |