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Gene duplication detected in ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Posted Sun 05 Dec 2010 9:50pm Gene duplication detected in depression A large genetic study of people with major depression has found that a duplicated region of DNA on chromosome 5 predisposes people to the disorder. The gene involved plays an important role in the development Read on »

Gene Genie #30 at Gene Expression by Bertalan M. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 01 Jul 2008 4:11pm The jubilee 30thedition is up atGene Expression. A great compilation of human genetics-related articles and blogposts. Read on »

Gene Genie #25 at The Gene Sherpa by Bertalan M. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 01 Jul 2008 4:11pm The25thedition is up atThe Gene Sherpa. Many thanks toSteve Murphyfor hosting Gene Genie! If you plan to host an edition in April, drop me a line (berci.mesko at gmail.com). Read on »

ADHD gene #6. Serotonin receptor 1B gene (HTR1B) by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:54pm ADHD Genes ADHD Gene #6: Serotonin Receptor 1B (HTR1B), human chromosome #6 (section q13) This is our sixth gene of topic in our discussion of ADHD genes. The Serotonin Receptor 1B gene (HTR1B). Like the 5 ADHD genes previously discussed, the gene HTR1B is thought to have at least some influence on the development of ADHD. (If you would like some Read on »

ADHD Gene#4: Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase Gene (DBH) by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:54pm ADHD Genes ADHD Gene #4: Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase Gene (DBH), Location: Chromosome 9 (q34) Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase (DBH) is the fourth gene on our list of ADHD Genes. For humans, it is listed on the 9th Chromosome ("q34" refers to a the specific location on the chromosome for the gene). For a list of the other ADHD genes that are being discussed Read on »

ADHD Gene #7 SNAP 25 Gene by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:54pm ADHD Genes ADHD Gene #7: SNAP 25 Gene, T1065G allele, Human location: Chromosome #20 (20p11.2) This will be our final installment in a series of 7 ADHD genes. Much of the information here is summarized in a publication by Faraone and Khan in a 2006 article in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. There will be further discussions on the topic of genes Read on »

ADHD gene #5: Serotonin transporter gene (5-HTT) by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:54pm ADHD Genes ADHD Gene #5: Serotonin Transporter Gene (5-HTT, also referred to as "SLC6A4"): 5-HTTLPR long allele, location 17q11.1-12 This is the fifth gene that is being discussed on our list of ADHD genes. If you are not familiar with some of the terms in this post, here is a section on background information as it pertains to our study on ADHD genes Read on »

Permanent Link: Could a ‘bipolar gene’ come to help like the ‘breast cancer gene’? by yumers Posted Wed 25 Mar 2009 12:00am DISC1 gene (short for Disrupted in Schizophrenia) has already been recognized as the set of proteins that plays a role in the development of mental disorders, though more... of their respective mental illness is the DISC1. This news reminded me a bit about how BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene in women could determine the course of treatment one should take regarding breast Read on »

Gene splicing, SNP, Jumping genes, Transposons by Albin P. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Fri 12 Sep 2008 6:29pm I was looking for an easy way to explain DNA, Gene splicing, SNP, Jumping genes, Transposons and such to a non biologist without using too much technical jargons... fashion,now go on read about Gene splicing, SNP, Jumping genes, Transposons you would understand them better. I guess perhaps we can use the same to explain to students or non Read on »

Gene splicing, SNP, Jumping genes, Transposons by Albin P. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Mon 29 Sep 2008 8:10pm I was looking for an easy way to explain DNA, Gene splicing, SNP, Jumping genes, Transposons and such to a non biologist without using too much technical jargons... fashion,now go on read about Gene splicing, SNP, Jumping genes, Transposons you would understand them better. I guess perhaps we can use the same to explain to students or non Read on »