News tagged with chromosome 21
New chromosomal abnormality identified in leukemia associated with Down syndrome
Oct 18, 2009 |
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Researchers identified a new chromosomal abnormality in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that appears to work in concert with another mutation to give rise to cancer. This latest anomaly is particularly common in children ...
Two more genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease found
Sep 06, 2009 |
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An international team of scientists has identified two more genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. The findings are reported in the online edition of the journal Nature Genetics.
Why do people with Down syndrome have less cancer?
May 20, 2009 |
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Most cancers are rare in people with Down syndrome, whose overall cancer mortality is below 10 percent of that in the general population. Since they have an extra copy of chromosome 21, it's been proposed that people with ...
Potential pathway for drug intervention
Mar 13, 2009 |
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A newly identified molecular pathway that directs stem cells to produce glial cells yields insights into the neurobiology of Down's syndrome and a number of central nervous system disorders characterized by ...
Standardized test battery to aid those with Down syndrome
Jan 12, 2009 |
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Researchers at The University of Arizona are developing a set of standardized tests that could improve the lives of people with Down syndrome.
