News tagged with nf1 gene
Fishing for microdeletions that predispose an embryo to develop cancer syndromes in later life
Researchers have used a common laboratory technique for the first time to detect genetic changes in embryos that could predispose the resulting children to develop certain cancer syndromes. Current preimplantation genetic ...
Mar 10, 2009 |
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Cellular origin of deadly brain cancer is identified
Using a mouse genetic system co-developed by researchers at the University of Oregon and Stanford University, a research team led by UO biologist Hui Zong has isolated the cellular origin for malignant glioma, a deadly human ...
Jul 07, 2011 |
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Sequence of ovarian genome identifies predominant gene mutations, points to possible treatment
The genome of the most common form of ovarian cancer is characterized by a few common gene mutations but also surprisingly frequent structural changes in the genome itself, said members of The Cancer Genome Atlas, including ...
Jun 29, 2011 |
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Study shows how memory is disrupted in those with disease linked to learning disabilities
(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine if your brain lost its working memory -- the ability to hold and manipulate information in your mind's eye. That's the plight faced by millions of people with neurofibromatosis type ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Jul 16, 2010 |
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Researchers target vascular disease linked to cancer-causing gene mutation
Researchers have discovered how a genetic disease known mainly for its life-threatening tumors also can cause sudden death from cardiovascular disease in children, and are mounting a clinical trial to develop treatments for ...
Mar 23, 2010 |
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Researchers discover new way to kill pediatric brain tumors
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have shown once again that "ready, fire, aim," nonsensical though it may sound, can be an essential approach to research.
Feb 09, 2010 |
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Study examines challenges of diagnosing neurofibromatosis type 1-like syndrome
An analysis of patients with a syndrome similar to the genetic disorder, neurofibromatosis type 1, indicates that diagnosis may be difficult because of shared clinical findings, such as certain pigmentary characteristics, ...
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Two genes cooperate to cause aggressive leukemia
Two genes, each one of which is known to cause cancer on its own, together can lead to aggressive leukaemia. This is the conclusion from new research carried out on gene-modified mice at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University ...
Nov 03, 2009 |
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Loss of tumor supressor gene essential to transforming benign nerve tumors into cancers
Researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center showed for the first time that the loss or decreased expression of the tumor suppressor gene PTEN plays a central role in the malignant transformation of benign nerve ...
Oct 13, 2009 |
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Study of learning disabled mice shows balance in the brain is key
A new study in the October 31st issue of Cell, a Cell Press journal, has revealed the molecular and cellular underpinnings of one of the most common, single gene causes for learning disability in humans. The findings made i ...
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Oct 30, 2008 |
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Gleevec holds potential as first drug to successfully treat neurofibromatosis
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine report that the anti-cancer drug Gleevec holds out promise to become the first effective treatment for neurofibromatosis, a genetic disease that has resisted treatments ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 30, 2008 |
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