Advertising: A Genetic Test That Very Few Need, Marketed to the Masses
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A genetic test marketed by Myriad Gentics is causing great concern among cancer and genetics experts.
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Genetic breakthroughs and an unlikely drug offer hope for a disease ravaging the eyes of an aging population.
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A rare genetic mutation may help explain why some people get hit with a triple whammy of high blood pressure, cholesterol and a tendency to gain weight easily, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.
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A genetic test which can detect signs of prostate cancer in urine has been launched in the UK.
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Every day, millions of people are bombarded with health information through direct-to-consumer drug ads on TV. Millions more go online to research a new diagnosis
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Genes associated with prostate cancer have been discovered, which could be used to spot future sufferers.
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A rare genetic mutation may help  explain why some people get hit with a triple whammy of high  blood pressure, cholesterol and a tendency to gain weight  easily, U.S. researchers reported on Friday.
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Researchers develop a new protein test that could one day take the guess-work out of making a diagnosis
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In a blow to human vanity, researchers now say that people have about the same number of genes as a small flowering plant or a tiny worm. The new estimate is down sharply from just three years ago.
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The old adage that being overweight "is in the genes" may be true, at least partially, for some, say researchers.
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Why one effort to collect genetic data is looking for celebrities and billionaires.
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Super-cheap genetic scanning is set to jolt medicine, offering patients new insights--and painful choices.
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Parents of children with distinct genetic mutations are seeking out others to form support networks.
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Roche has received F.D.A. approval to market the first gene test that can help doctors reduce the risk of side effects for certain medications.
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Scientists have discovered the first gene that influences a person's height.
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Blog: DNA Direct wants to give people an easy way to know what types of genes are affecting their health and future.
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New drugs that are to be tested in connection with a phenomenon called RNA interference have excited scientists with their versatile and powerful ability to affect genes.