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“Gene Mutation Linked To Poor … by Matthew Z. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 24 Feb 2010 6:17am “Gene Mutation Linked To Poor Survival in Children With Medulloblastoma”. This is what I was Dx with in 1995. # YPGCBTF Read on »

Gene Mutation Linked to Risk of Autism by Dr. Deb Patient Expert

Posted Wed 07 Jan 2009 6:52pm is as high as one in 166. A new study from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee found that a mutation of the portion of the MET gene that governs the production of its protein... with autistic children found that this gene mutation that decreases the production of a protein designated MET more than doubles the risk of the disorder. This study will be featured Read on »

Gene Mutations That Cause Childhood Brain Cancer Identified by Matthew Z. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 09 Mar 2009 3:13pm Researchers funded by the Canadian Cancer Society have discovered eight similar genes that, when mutated, appear to be responsible for medulloblastoma – the most common of childhood brain cancers. The findings are published March 8 in the online edition of the journal Nature Genetics.read more | digg story Read on »

Article: Single gene mutation responsible for 'catastrophic epilepsy' by Holli Posted Fri 07 Aug 2009 12:19pm Children's Hospital in Houston, TX. Austin has been checked for this gene mutation already, but it's an interesting read for me nonetheless. It gives a little more hope that there is research going on into his disorder...and treatments are being tested. Single gene mutation responsible for 'catastrophic epilepsy' July 8, 2009 Source: Baylor College Read on »

Gene Mutation Linked to Seasonal Depression by DiseaseProof Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 10 Nov 2008 4:30am . And now, no pun intended, a new study in the Journal of Affective Disorders sheds light on the disorder. A gene mutation in the eye could be to blame; HealthDay News reports. Read on »

Gene mutations increase risk for ... by Dr. Rubens D. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 02 Feb 2009 11:45pm Gene mutations increase risk for aggressive prostate cancer Genetic testing could shed light on tumor prognosis 31 jan 2009– Men who develop prostate cancer face an increased risk of having an aggressive tumor if they carry a so-called breast cancer gene mutation, scientists from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Read on »

Gene Mutations Offer Clues to Common Complication of Pregnancy by HealthFinder Posted Tue 22 Mar 2011 1:00pm proteins membrane cofactor protein, or MCP, factor I and factor H] and found that seven of the 40 women had a mutation in one of these genes. In addition, mutations in MCP..., March 22 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers who have spotted specific genetic mutations associated with preeclampsia in women with certain autoimmune diseases say their findings may Read on »

Two Gene Mutations Mark Deadly Ovarian Cancer by Medline Plus Posted Wed 08 Sep 2010 1:01pm -suppressor gene," Huntsman's team wrote. These genes, when not mutated, help stop tumors -- BRCA1 and p53 are two other well-known examples. About 10... Wednesday, September 8, 2010 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have identified two new genetic mutations that cause a significant number Read on »

Article regarding gene mutations, sodium chloride channel, and DIFFERENT OUTCOMES by CysticGal Patient Expert

Posted Mon 03 May 2010 12:00am outcome. As gene mutations were separated and studies via the CF Registry, these conclusions were first supported, but lately are being debunked, and then rebunked... Check THIS out. For many years (uh, like 25...since they discovered the gene for CF...something like less than 30 since I'm almost 30...) ... For many years, most CF docs Read on »

Detecting EML4-ALK Fusion Gene Mutation in Endobronchial Aspiration Specimens by Mark Pool, MD Posted Fri 29 Oct 2010 11:06pm a triage for EML4-ALK fusion gene mutation including screening by IHC, followed by FISH, and then final confirmation with RT-PCR. They also tested for EGFR gene mutation in all... for the ALK fusion gene (6.4% of all cases). EGFR mutation was detected in 25 cases (22.4%). All ALK-positive cases had an adenocarcinoma histology and lacked EGFR gene mutations Read on »