| December 2004 |
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December 30 |
FDA Publishes PGx Guidance in Federal Register; Final Document Now Due Early 2005 |
December 29 |
National Society of Genetic Counselors and FORCE Develop Brochure on Genetic Information and Discrimination |
December 23 |
FDA Clears First of Kind Genetic Lab Test |
December 23 |
Study searches 'ill health genes' |
December 22 |
UNM Health Science Center Looks at Genomics for Cancer Therapy |
December 23 |
The Role of Targeted Therapies in Colorectal Cancer |
December 22 |
New Test May Ease Colorectal Cancer Screening |
December 22 |
Chromosome 16 publication fulfills DOE's human genome commitment |
December 21 |
Patients go 'chemo-less' |
December 21 |
Epigenomics achieves key milestone in development of prostate cancer classification test |
December 20 |
Genaissance Identifies Genetic Markers Implicated In Fatal Side Effects Of Schizophrenia Drug |
December 20 |
UCLA Cancer Researchers Can Predict, For The First Time, Which Prostate Cancer Patients Will Respond To Experimental Therapy |
December 17 |
Iressa Lung Cancer Isel Trial Shows No Overall Survival Advantage in a Highly Refractory Population |
December 16 |
Genes Affect Response to Antidepressants |
December 15 |
Diagnosing inner ear hearing loss now less invasive with genetic testing |
December 15 |
Important Discovery of Gene Involved in Breast and Prostate Cancer |
December 15 |
Small Variations in Genes Can Determine Risk of Developing Breast Cancer |
December 14 |
Blood test to warn of cancer is study's goal |
December 14 |
Groundbreaking research identifies potential biomarkers for rheumatoid arthritis disease severity |
December 13 |
Fred Hutchinson receives $9.7 million to lead early detection consortium |
December 11 |
Data Mounts on Avoiding Chemotherapy |
December 10 |
Breast cancer test may predict chemo benefit |
December 10 |
Molecular test predicts risk of breast cancer recurrence and who will benefit from chemotherapy |
December 10 |
International HapMap consortium widens data access |
December 9 |
Genetic defect confers risk of major depression, resistance to SSRI drug therapy |
December 9 |
Children's Hospital Boston launches major genetic study of autism |
December 8 |
Cell marker identifies patients who are more likely to respond to taxol |
December 8 |
The Molecular Profiling Institute named US provider of genetic breast cancer test |
December 8 |
Encouraging results from validation study of trial of personalized treatment in breast cancer |
December 7 |
Advances in detecting Amish, Jewish, and Icelandic genetic diseases |
December 5 |
Novel drugs help solve Gleevec resistance |
December 2 |
Study Will Identify Lung Cancer Patients For Upfront Iressa Treatment |
December 1 |
Racial disparities noted in immune system genes |
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| November 2004 |
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November 30 |
A global view of gene expression in the aging kidney |
November 30 |
Mayo clinic discovers potential marker for aggressive kidney cancer;
New help for tailoring treatments |
November 29 |
Major new trial brings smarter approach to lung cancer |
November 29 |
New drug combo intensifies race-based medicine debate |
November 29 |
Formulary friction: Doctors fear prescription limits |
November 27 |
NCI Scientists Create Model That Predicts Follicular Lymphoma Survival |
November 23 |
JAMA editors call for major restructuring of postmarketing surveillance system |
November 22 |
Study on BRCA1/2 breast cancer gene testing criteria clarifies other cancer links |
November 19 |
Treatment Tailor-Made For You |
November 18 |
Gene expression profiling aids in ovarian cancer prognosis |
November 17 |
Blood Test May Reveal Lymphoma Dangers |
November 17 |
Studies on role of BRCA1 mutations in chemotherapy response |
November 17 |
Working For a Future of Cancer Chemoprevention |
November 17 |
First international standard for common genetic test approved by WHO |
November 15 |
Study will identify lung cancer patients for upfront Iressa treatment |
November 15 |
Industry moves on HIPAA standards, but transition will be slow |
November 15 |
Genetic influences on taste perception of alcohol may influence alcohol intake |
November 14 |
World's largest population study on BRCA1/2 |
November 12 |
Genetic Link Suggested In Deaths From Cardiac Valve Diseases |
November 10 |
Privacy pivotal to gene-test success |
November 9 |
Officials Tout New Preventive Medicare Services |
November 9 |
Study Shows More Powerful Heart Drug Helps Blacks |
November 9 |
Scientists find gene that protects against lung cancer |
November 9 |
Grants target better predictors for type 1 diabetes |
November 9 |
Genetic variant linked to weakened heart pumping |
November 8 |
Personalized medicine BRIMS with promise |
November 8 |
Study: Heart failure drug helps black patients |
November 8 |
Families urged to track medical history |
November 8 |
New medication dramatically decreases congestive heart failure in African-American patients |
November 8 |
NYU team develops enhanced algorithm for detecting changes in cancer genomes |
November 8 |
Genetic testing issues land in primary care practices |
November 6 |
Genetic testing can identify ischemic and nonischemic heart failure |
November 5 |
Link between immune protein and longer survival in melanoma patients identified |
November 2 |
Test Predicts Breast Cancer Spread |
November 2 |
Screening for variety of genes could determine bowel cancer risk |
November 2 |
Lean gene mouse eats lots and stays thin |
November 2 |
Mutations in transporter protein effect HDL levels in the general population |
November 2 |
Study reveals genetic link to colon cancer |
November 1 |
Lapatinib Anti-Tumour Activity In Herceptin(R) - Resistant Breast Cancer Patients |
November 1 |
Embryo Screening allowed in the UK |
November 1 |
Genetics testing saves health care dollars |
November 1 |
Gene found to defend against environmental pollutants and pulmonary emphysema |
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| October 2004 |
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October 31 |
New understanding of role of breast cancer gene in normal function and disease |
October 29 |
Exploring revolutionary gene sequencing: Threading the molecular needle |
October 29 |
Gene mutation that sheds light on causes of osteoporosis |
October 29 |
Brochure on Genetic Information and Discrimination |
October 29 |
Lab tests go under a critical microscope |
October 28 |
Bio Data-Cruncher Hits Jackpot |
October 28 |
'Broken' gene reveals evolution of salt retention and possible ties to hypertension |
October 28 |
Micro-arrays -a scientific revolution in drug development |
October 28 |
N.Y. expands newborn genetic testing |
October 28 |
Personalized Medicine in Cancer: Matching Patients and Drugs |
October 26 |
Skin sterol provides new information about heart disease risk |
October 26 |
Genetic Defect Linked to Brittle Bone Disease |
October 26 |
New tool reveals molecular signature of cancer and HIV |
October 26 |
Researchers locate Type II diabetes gene |
October 24 |
New protein associated with aggressiveness in breast and ovarian cancer |
October 23 |
Germany may allow employers to introduce gene tests for job seekers |
October 22 |
Genetics play role in response to most common asthma drug |
October 21 |
Researchers Trim Count Of Human Genes To 20,000-25,000 |
October 21 |
New genomic method can identify disease-causing genes |
October 21 |
Single genetic defect links many risk factors for heart disease and stroke |
October 21 |
Study reports genetic susceptibility to alcoholism in NMDA receptor |
October 19 |
Gene linked to greater risk of heart disease in type 2 diabetes |
October 18 |
Sister study opens nationwide |
October 18 |
Excess dietary fat accelerates breast cancer by altering the activity of a
group of genes |
October 11 |
Genetic link to risky pregnancy |
October 11 |
Support groups aid women with 'breast cancer gene mutations' |
October 1 |
Cancer Gene Map Spans 22 Types of Tumors |
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| September 2004 |
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September 28 |
Gene clusters predict atherosclerosis severity, susceptibility |
September 23 |
Keep genome data freely accessible |
September 7 |
The Promise of Personalized Medicine |
September 6 |
The impact of genetic variations on the treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis |
September 6 |
Heart gene yields insights into evolution, disease risk |
| August 2004 |
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August 25 |
Researchers Have Identified a Gene Associated With Susceptibility to Schizophrenia |
August 24 |
Gene Tied to Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers |
August 23 |
Scientists Establish Database of Genes Associated With Cancer Drug Resistance |
August 19 |
New Genetic Mutations Linked to SIDS |
August 18 |
Researchers Report New Gene Test for Isolated Cleft Lip and Palate |
August 16 |
Protective Gene May Enhance Vaccine Responses |
August 16 |
Rare mutations can significantly increase risk factor for heart disease |
August 11 |
Schizophrenia Gene Variant Linked to RiskTraits |
August 4 |
Genes for Leukemia Drug Resistance Identified |
August 2 |
New Technique Helps Scientists Reveal Interactions Between Genes and Drugs |
| June 2004 |
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June 6 |
Smart Statistics for Cancer Diagnosis |
June 6 |
Researchers Identify Biomarker to Predict Response of Colon Cancer Patients to Chemotherapy Regimen |
| April 2004 |
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April 26 |
New Analysis Gives Cancer Patients Personalized Prognosis |
April 19 |
Personalized Treatment Goal of IU Breast Cancer Study Funded by
$10 Million DoD Grant |
April 16 |
Mayo Clinic Establishes Landmark Research Program to Predict and Prevent Alcoholism |
| March 2004 |
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March 29 |
Moffitt Teams With DNAPrint(TM) to Predict Patient Response to Chemotherapy |
March 19 |
First Large-Scale Trial of Genetically Personalised Treatment for Breast Cancer
to Start Soon |
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