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Autism, De Novo Genetic Mutation and Environmental Mutagens by Harold L D. Patient Expert Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 6:24pm 1 Comment I was struck by the references to genetic mutations and de novo genetic mutations. I tried to Google my way to a basic understanding of some of these concepts and some... in some genetic mutations: Gene mutations occur in two ways: they can be inherited from a parent or acquired during a person’s lifetime. Mutations that are passed from parent Read on »
Autism, Environment and Genetic Mutations: Hamilton Steel Mills and Conor's Autism Disorder by Harold L D. Patient Expert Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 6:24pm and information above from skyway-ingenia, Lisa Shadforth Genetic Mutation has been a hot topic in the autism news with several studies pointing to genetic mutations as indicating increased autism susceptibility. Genetic mutation can occur as a result of a number of different factors including chemical and radioactive insults. A story in today's Read on »
PBS Program on Genetic Mutation by Sally N. Patient ExpertHealth Maven Posted Tue 30 Sep 2008 7:18am prevention, in the face of a genetic mutation. This film humanizes the statistics and sheds light on the physical and emotional considerations that are part of this arduous decision Read on »
Genetic Mutations in Autism - Cause or Effect? by MJ Posted Thu 23 Sep 2010 10:15pm been spent looking, there has been very little success.  Many studies have found genetic mutations that appear in a very small number of cases - typically much less than 1... about for a while now.  What if all of these rare genetic mutations that are found in autism are not the cause of autism but rather a side effect of autism or collateral damage Read on »
Scripps Research Answer the Mystery of How Genetic Mutations Lead to Diabetes Type 1 by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven Posted Tue 20 Apr 2010 11:24am and you can read about one I posted about last year at the link below.  Study results are being stored in patient personal health records too.  The results of the genetic mutations... Institute have provided an answer to the 40-year-old mystery of how certain genetic mutations lead to Type 1 diabetes. This new molecular understanding could lead to novel therapies Read on »
Indian scientists from CCMB find new genetic mutations- and wins award from UK by Albin P. Doctor of Pharmacy Posted Fri 12 Sep 2008 6:59pm . Indian scientists from CCMB find new genetic mutations Novel genetic mutations associated with certain neuro-generative disorders, cardio-myopathies and male infertility have been.... The mutations have been found in mitochondrial DNA which is inherited from the mother, unlike the chromosomal DNA, inherited from both the parents. Mitochondrion plays an important role Read on »
Genetic Mutations Linked to Deadly Cancers by Jamie G. Patient Expert Posted Thu 18 Dec 2008 7:41pm By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter10 minutes ago THURSDAY, Sept. 4 ( HealthDay News ) -- Potentially groundbreaking discoveries involving genetic mutations of two deadly cancers -- the brain cancer glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer -- may lead to new treatments and even cures, researchers say. "These studies represent the most complete Read on »
Genetic Mutations Associated with Stuttering by nih.gov Posted Mon 04 May 2009 5:00pm Description of Invention: NIH investigators, for the first time, identified specific mutations associated with stuttering. These mutations are located within.... The mutations described in this invention may account for up to 5-10% of this disorder in individuals who stutter, estimated to represent 60,000-120,000 individuals in the United States Read on »
Indian scientists from CCMB find new genetic mutations- and wins award from UK by Albin P. Doctor of Pharmacy Posted Mon 29 Sep 2008 8:35pm . Indian scientists from CCMB find new genetic mutations Novel genetic mutations associated with certain neuro-generative disorders, cardio-myopathies and male infertility have been.... The mutations have been found in mitochondrial DNA which is inherited from the mother, unlike the chromosomal DNA, inherited from both the parents. Mitochondrion plays an important role Read on »
ERBB4 Mutations Mutation Identified in Human Melanoma Metastasis Cell Lines (2690, 2379, 2197, 2183, 2535, 2645, 1770, 2359, 223 by nih.gov Posted Thu 25 Nov 2010 7:00pm sequencing, the NIH has analyzed PTKs in melanoma and identified several novel somatic alterations, including alterations in ERBB4 (also called HER4). These mutations were found... mutations. These cell lines provide methods of identifying specific inhibitors to ERBB4 that could be used to treat patients with ERBB4 mutations as well as methods to further Read on »