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December 2007
December 31	Tiny holes may lower gene mappers' costs
December 26	New clinical trial results show how personalized medicine will alter treatment of genetic disorders
December 21	Breakthrough of the year: Human genetic variation
December 12	Researcher develops test for targeted therapy in acute myeloid leukemia
December 12	FDA relabels carbamazepine to recommend genetic test for risk of skin reactions
December 4	'Personalized' study looking at how genome could influence treatment
December 4	National Cancer Institute study to determine the optimal time for CLL patients to begin treatment
December 3	Researchers discover possible markers for mental illness
November 2007
November 14	Hope for tailored cancer vaccine
November 14	Child diabetes: new gene clues unveiled as UN marks World Diabetes Day
November 12	Biomarkers predict risk for invasive breast cancer years before the tumor develops
October 2007
October 14	Cheap, detailed genetic testing soon may be ready for market
October 11	Chemo drug not found widely beneficial to women
October 10	C-Path, FDA, NCI to develop standards for evaluating companion Dx/Rx submissions
October 4	DNA decoding maps mainstream future
September 2007
September 7	Genes involved in rheumatoid arthritis identified
September 6	Speeding up diagnosis: A new nanoparticle-based tool could provide a faster, easier way to identify infections
September 6	Genetic risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus identified
September 5	Hope to find cancer 'holy grail'
September 4	Moffitt to study Hispanic women for genetic awareness
September 4	Mapping own DNA changes scientist's life
September 4	Genes, Environment and Health Initiative invests in genetic studies, environmental monitoring technologies
August 2007
August 30	Gene signature spells poor outcome
August 29	Sharing proteomics data
August 29	Pharmacogenetics and its use in HIV clinical practice
August 28	FDA genetic-screening guidelines for cancer drug questioned by scientists
August 24	Genetics determine optimal drug dose of common anticoagulant
August 23	Do not ask or do not answer?
August 22	Genes linked to increased asthma risk
August 20	Navigenics enters consumer genomics marketplace
August 17	Many parents share genetic test findings with kids
August 17	For the first time, FDA recommends gene testing
August 15	American Society of Human Genetics releases policy statement on direct-to-consumer genetic testing
August 13	Scientists show that mitochondrial DNA variants are linked to risk factors for type 2 diabetes
August 13	Does the desire to consume alcohol and tobacco come from our genetic makeup?
August 10	Genetic variation helps to understand predisposition to schizophrenia
August 10	Study finds genetic key to a kind of glaucoma
August 9	Diagnostic 'lab on a chip' being developed by FSU researchers
August 8	Developing a 'toolkit' for personalized medicine
July 2007
July 30	Three genes believed to increase the risk of MS are identified
July 26	Study led by Cincinnati Children's finds gene expression pattern that could provide path to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock
July 26	Myriad Genetics launches new molecular diagnostic test
July 26	Gene expression pattern could lead to improved treatment of pediatric septic shock
July 25	'Epigenetics' providing a new view of diet and cancer
July 25	Genetic susceptibility to diet-induced obesity
July 24	Mayo gene research gets AT&T gift
July 22	Genetic risk factors for restless legs syndrome identified for the first time
July 20	Affymetrix finds a match: Pharmaceutical firms
July 19	Gene variants predict HIV viral levels
July 19	Discovery of gene variant that increases risk for Crohn's disease
July 19	Genetic analysis offers insights into AIDS resistance
July 18	Scientists spot genes behind heart disease
July 18	Gene variant can double risk of AMD
July 18	Genomic Health announces Oncotype DX® breast cancer assay meets Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Technology Evaluation Center criteria
July 17	Affymetrix, research group to study parents' genomic information
July 15	Genetic predisposition to develop COPD found in some smokers
July 12	Gene's activity points to more lethal subtype of acute myeloid leukemia
July 11	BRCA breast cancers aren't more deadly
July 11	Most U.S. newborns now screened for genetic disease
July 9	New genetic marker for colorectal cancer identified
July 9	Who should 'own' genetic information?
July 9	Gene protects against kidney disease
July 6	Genes located for severe mental illness
July 5	Psychiatric genomics center established at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
July 5	Gene linked with childhood asthma is identified, giving hope for new therapies
July 4	Researchers identify genetic mutation that may alter patients' response to cancer therapeutics
July 3	Keeping patients' details private, even from kin
July 3	Gene variations directly link inflammation to an increased risk for lung cancer
July 3	Discovery could help bring down price of DNA sequencing
July 2	Response Genetics opens European laboratory for genetic analysis of tumor specimens
June 2007
June 27	Genetic factor predicts prognosis in brain tumor patients
June 26	Roche makes hostile offer to buy Ventana
June 25	Low nuclear ErbB3 predicts biochemical recurrence in patients with prostate cancer
June 24	Marker predicts pancreatic cancer outcome after surgery, surgeon finds
June 21	Gene may explain why some maltreated children develop behavior problems, while others do not
June 20	U-M poll: Parents support genetic testing, DNA biobanks - even without effective treatments
June 20	Medicare launches web health-record pilot
June 20	Gene cancer tests 'need review'
June 20	St. Jude study: Gene test not needed if cancer drug given in low doses, study suggests
June 19	Study tracks a little-explored genetic path of breast cancer
June 19	On the horizon, personalized depression drugs
June 18	Gene defect affects millions of asthma sufferers
June 18	Fever after smallpox vaccination tied to individual genetic variations
June 16	Colon cancer proteins show promise for blood test
June 16	Startup aims to develop genetic test for lung cancer
June 15	BRCA2 carriers at increased risk for deadly form of prostate cancer
June 14	Mayo Clinic researchers use 'Genomic Pathway' to predict Parkinson's
June 13	Encyclopedia of DNA: New findings challenge established views on human genome
June 12	Cancer drug may elude many women who need it
June 10	Identification of genetic risk factor for coeliac disease promises improved treatment
June 8	New biomarkers classify outcomes of non-small cell lung cancers
June 7	Genetic variations may predispose some men to suicidal thoughts during treatment for depression
June 7	Scientists 'home in' on new breast cancer genes in groundbreaking study, UK
June 7	Gene study probes 7 common diseases
June 7	Dietary preferences and patterns may be linked to genes
June 5	Venture fund to seek out cost cutters in health care
June 4	Gene variations point to why lung cancer drugs work better in Japanese vs. US patients
June 4	Predicting treatment responses earlier for brain tumor patients
June 4	Protein may be linked to melanoma recurrence
June 3	Gene tests may boost lung cancer care
June 1	Genome of DNA discoverer is deciphered
May 2007
May 31	NHGRI to sequence genomes of 1,000 individuals as it 'explores medical role' of DNA sequencing
May 31	Storm in a test tube
May 30	Gene expression patterns predict rapid decline in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients
May 27	Gene variants significantly increase risk for breast cancer
May 23	Short genetic sequences may increase cancer susceptibility
May 22	Gene variants with possible links to atrial fibrillation
May 21	Genome-wide association research speeds discoveries
May 21	Genetic marker linked to aggressive prostate cancer
May 14	Inherited genes linked to toxicity of leukemia therapy
May 12	Genetic risk factors for eating disorders discovered
May 12	Breast tumour drug target found
May 11	Hospital to open access to genetic information
May 9	Expert: Genetics research hampered by privacy fears
May 8	Genetic roots of bipolar disorder revealed by first genome-wide study of illness
May 7	NIH directors aim to merge genomics, environment sciences
May 6	Study examines gene-disease connection in healthy volunteers
May 3	Significant genetic risk factor for heart disease pinpointed
May 3	Common gene raises heart risk
May 3	Lab-on-a-chip device to speed proteomics research
May 2	New genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes identified
May 2	Biomarker discovery bodes well for better cancer diagnostics
May 1	Genomics: beyond the usual suspects
April 2007
April 29	Researchers find clear genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes
April 29	New mechanism identified for resistance to targeted lung cancer drugs
April 27	Gene analysis might explain ethnic differences in sensitivity to chemotherapy in lung cancer
April 27	7-Gene signature predicts cirrhosis risk in patients with chronic hepatitis C
April 25	Genetic bias bill passed by House
April 25	Risk of radiation-induced cancer increased in some individuals
April 25	Genes may predict elderly blindness risk
April 24	Publication announcement: U.S. public opinion on uses of genetic information and genetic discrimination
April 19	Molecular signature may identify cisplatin-sensitive breast tumors
April 19	Cancer biomarkers could help guide treatment
April 19	World first test potential to identify breast cancer patients who will react badly to radiotherapy
April 19	Genetic Discrimination Bill Would Increase Insurance Access, CBO Report Finds
April 18	Millennium Discovers Biomarkers Potentially Predictive Of Response To VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) For Injection
April 18	Polymorphisms in the glutathione S-transferase genes and treatment outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia
April 17	Twin studies reveal genetic components leading to cardiac and kidney disease
April 17	Personalized Medicine: Genes and Biomarkers That Allow Doctors to Choose the Right Therapy for the Right Patient
April 16	Breath Test for Lung Cancer?
April 16	WHO to create worldwide database of genetic, disease data
April 16	Breast Cancer Risk Linked To Epigenetic Changes Related To Race, Smoking And Birth Size
April 16	Additional Genetic Risk Factors For Crohn's Disease Identified
April 15	Mailman School of Public Health researchers report blood DNA can be early predictor of liver cancer
April 13	Gene Variant Linked to Obesity, Diabetes
April 11	Passage of genetic discrimination legislation bill 'long overdue gift'
April 11	Massive gene screening points way to more effective chemotherapy
April 7	Gene Marker May Predict Diabetes Risk
April 5	Scientists seek genetic test to prevent drug toxicity
April 5	HHS Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society releases two new reports
April 2	Moffitt gets federal grant to study cancer genes
March 2007
March 26	House Ways And Means Committee approves bill to prohibit genetic discrimination
March 26	Leavitt urges gene-based, IT-aided personalized health care
March 26	Genetic risk for schizophrenia uncovered
March 23	Scientists explore genetics and society
March 22	Saliva-based diagnostic tests could soon be standard
March 18	Genetics and diabetes: New research on DNA testing may lead to new therapies
March 16	Genes may determine success of hip replacement surgery
March 16	Secretary Leavitt to describe the HHS Personalized Health Care Initiative
March 15	Blood protein test helps predict risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease
March 14	Trastuzumab for breast cancer cost-effective
March 13	Study aims to find which breast cancer patients need chemotherapy
March 11	Analysis: Role of smart drugs in advancing personalized medicine
March 8	Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act needed to protect health and research
March 8	Survey of cancer gene mutations could result in new drug targets
March 7	Lung cancer biomarker may increase sensitivity of bronchoscopy
March 6	Single genetic defect causes early heart disease
March 6	Gene tests and brain imaging reveal early dementia
March 1	Toward genetically guided cancer treatment
March 1	Experts analyze Cancer Genome Atlas initiative
March 1	First genetic-based breast cancer risk test enters international market
February 2007
February 28	Cancer test for mesothelioma to be used to monitor therapy
February 26	Novel genetic test identifies lymphoma patients likely to respond to new therapy
February 21	Two genes identify early-stage lung cancer patients with excellent prognosis
February 21	Understanding genetic factors could contribute to better smoking-cessation therapies
February 20	Gene profiling predicts resistance to breast cancer drug Herceptin
February 20	New test identifies ER and HER2 status of breast tumors
February 20	Research offers hope for long term breast cancer prevention
February 20	New test identifies suitable lymphoma patients likely to respond to new therapy
February 20	Cancer cells 100 times more likely to genetically mutate
February 20	Multiple biomarkers for the prediction of first major cardiovascular events and death: costs and benefits
February 16	Pharmacogenetics of antipsychotics: useful for the clinician?
February 15	Genetic testing sheds light on degenerative eye disease
February 15	Molecular testing for hereditary retinal disease may assist clinical diagnosis
February 14	Ciphergen initiates clinical trial for ovarian cancer triage test
February 13	Pharmacogenomics may decrease adverse drug reactions
February 12	Simple two-gene test sorts out similar gastrointestinal cancers
February 12	Genome-wide analysis of genes associated with type 2 diabetes
February 12	Survey of cancer mutations
February 12	Kaiser wants 2 million enrollees to enter genetic research program
February 12	Individuals with genetic conditions twice as likely to report health insurance denial
February 12	LabCorp to develop genetic test for heart-failure drug
February 12	Trend: drugmakers share genetic research
February 12	Practical method of obtaining tumors' genetic profile to guide treatment
February 12	Genetic indicators of type 2 diabetes risk
February 12	Gene variation may help protect against breast cancer
February 9	Five genetic variations identified associated with risk of venous thrombosis in women
February 9	Which small and large DNA variants in our genome matter?
February 9	Gene elevating breast cancer risk also causes prostate cancer
February 8	Common gene variation optimizes thinking - but with a possible downside
February 8	Alzheimer's gene raises cerebral palsy risk in newborns
February 7	Test to predict breast cancer's return is approved
February 5	FasterCures provides HHS comments on personalized health care
February 1	BiDil: assessing a race-based pharmaceutical
February 1	New biomarker test could predict outcome for bladder cancer patients
February 1	Stanford-led study closes in on genes that may predispose some people to severe depression
February 1	Genetic fingerprints identify brain tumors' origins
January 2007
January 30	Progress toward personalized transplantation medicine
January 30	Scientists test technique for identifying newly recognized DNA variations that may influence disease risk
January 30	Half of Americans have gene that affects how body burns sugar
January 30	Faster, low cost sequencing technologies needed to drive era of personalized medicine
January 29	Genetic tests may bring hope, inspire fear
January 25	Silent mutations: scientists are uncovering new meaning in the genetic code
January 25	Scientists identify gene that may indicate predisposition to schizophrenia
January 24	Calculated risk
January 23	New test predicts blood cancer's sensitivity to experimental cancer drug
January 23	Antiretroviral resistance testing in HIV infected patients improves health and saves costs
January 22	Biomarker may forecast probability of recurrence in breast cancer
January 22	Gentris gets FDA OK for test control product
January 18	Simple diagnostic test detects genetic signs of lung cancer in a patient's sputum
January 18	Uncovering a new reason why patients respond differently to the same drug dose
January 18	Bush supports genetic privacy legislation
January 17	Researchers find a common genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease in Asians
January 17	Gene signature linked to breast cancer survival
January 17	Second genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease identified
January 16	Selective marker found to indicate aggressive form of breast cancer
January 12	Genetic polymorphisms and calcineurin inhibitors may have impact on kidney transplant outcomes
January 11	Court halts Abbott's sale of HCV genotyping products
January 11	Gene mutations predict treatment outcomes in leukemia
January 10	Genetics and lifestyle interact to increase risk for age-related blindness
January 9	Cardiac biomarker may help predict risk of cardiovascular events in heart disease patients
January 9	Genetic testing for colon cancer
January 9	Gene variant is linked to common type of stroke
January 9	Specific gene found that protects some people with diabetes from severe kidney failure
January 8	Genetic variation may reduce Alzheimer's risk
January 8	Little evidence to determine whether genetic tests in depression treatment are useful
January 7	People at genetic risk for Alzheimer's age mentally just like noncarriers
January 6	Study reveals potential cause side effects in some patients treated with psychotropic drugs
January 4	Physicians face new liability risks with advent of personalized medicine era
January 4	Genetic mutation alters response to heart failure drugs
January 4	Test could gauge risk in patients with lung cancer
January 2	Future uncertain for genetic drugs, tests