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December 2006
December 27	VA to link genetic information and electronic health records
December 21	Gene chip discovery may lead to individualized treatment liver diseases
December 21	Ten common biomarkers only moderately contribute to predicting cardiac events
December 21	Test predicts breast cancer recurrence
December 21	Moffitt and Merck to create personalized cancer therapies
December 20	Race and personalized medicine
December 19	Can your genetic make-up predict what you should eat?
December 15	Researchers find two biomarkers with potential to predict breast cancer spread
December 14	Celera identifies two genetic variations predisposing individuals to psoriasis
December 14	Genomic tests improve prediction of breast cancer response to chemotherapy, hormonal therapy
December 12	Protein test for Alzheimer's disease?
December 12	To pinpoint cancer, look at the genes
December 11	Q-and-A: Nobel Prize winner discusses potential of biomarkers
December 11	Genetic testing: peering into the future
December 8	Vanda Pharmaceuticals confirms iloperidone efficacy for schizophrenia
December 8	Prognostic DNA chip validated for inflammatory bowel disease
December 7	Protein-based tumor biomarker predicts breast-cancer survival
December 7	University of Cincinnati identifies tumor predictor
December 7	Genetic susceptibility in the occurrence and treatment of blood cancer
December 6	Genes may alter antidepressant effects
December 6	Five-year study shows Gleevec's excellent survival rate
December 5	Springer adds Genomic Medicine to biomedical publishing portfolio
December 5	Baylor licenses genetic tests for developmental disabilities from Affymetrix
December 5	Abbott introduces CE-marked DNA tests in Europe for leukemia
December 4	Genzyme introduces new genetic test to complement lung cancer portfolio
November 2006
November 30	Genetic testing has potential, but raises concerns
November 30	'Cancer prognosis gene' found to control the fate of breast cells
November 29	Quest for better breast cancer drugs
November 27	Genomic Health to provide breast cancer tests for Aetna
November 26	Gene linked to aggressive 'wet' age-related macular degeneration
November 22	Molecular classification of breast cancer: implications for selection of adjuvant chemotherapy
November 22	New, highly specific gene-based test for prostate cancer introduced in Europe
November 21	Structural variations common in human genome
November 20	New biomarker testing technology is changing drug discovery
November 20	Microarrays and data quality
November 20	NHGRI funds large-scale sequencing centers
November 19	Gene expression and lung cancer prognosis
November 19	Surge in electronic medical record use likely
November 16	Identifying cardiovascular disease earlier with blood markers
November 16	FDA approves Herceptin for the adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive node-nositive beast cancer
November 15	Who will lead the revolution?
November 15	Genes offer researchers a 'crystal ball' to help them prevent, diagnose and treat cancer
November 14	DNA analysis could boost accuracy of thyroid tests
November 14	New Report Cites Emerging Impact of Personalized Medicine on Healthcare
November 14	Still waiting for personalized medicine
November 13	Healthcare slow to adopt genetic advances
November 10	Newly identified biomarker detects and regulates spread of brain tumors
November 9	Studies look at how genes affect antipsychotic drug response
November 8	Panacea Pharmaceuticals' test predicts response to therapy in chronic myelogenous leukemia
November 7	NCI scientists launch spotlight on molecular profiling
November 6	Protein biomarkers for psychosis
November 5	Your genes may hold key to how sick you get from the flu
November 5	Genetic tests detect new way to fight war on breast cancer
November 1	Managed care could require genetic tests for product approval
November 1	HHS seeks comments: How can health IT support genomics
October 2006
October 31	Potential for first diagnostic DNA test to guide antidepressant treatment
October 26	Genetic variation impacts aspirin's effectiveness in preventing colon cancer
October 25	Expanding fight against cancer
October 24	Blood markers predict risk for recurrent stroke and mortality
October 24	Female genome map may help fight disease
October 24	Data on genetic susceptibility for prostate cancer released
October 23	Gene tests to identify ovarian cancer have little clinical value
October 23	Gentris seeks FDA OK for test control product
October 23	Gene 'doubles risk of diabetes'
October 23	Gene variation affects pain sensitivity and risk of chronic pain
October 23	Testing to determine proclivity for disease
October 23	New genomic tests guide choice of chemotherapy in cancer patients
October 22	Genomic test 80% accurate in predicting best cancer therapy
October 20	Studies link gene variant to macular degeneration
October 19	Microsoft wants alliance to collaborate on biomarker project
October 19	Tailoring treatment: Stony Brook among centers studying personalized approach cancer treatment
October 19	NCI releases preliminary data on genetic susceptibility for prostate cancer
October 18	Cost, access issues result in slow adoption of BiDil for blacks with heart problems
October 18	Side effects send 701,547 Americans to hospital each year
October 18	Venter Institute expands with mergers
October 12	First round of whole genome association studies focuses on disorders of the brain, skin and kidney
October 10	The road to customized cancer treatment
October 9	Researchers are creating 'bar codes' of tumors to help determine best course of treatment
October 9	Genetic testing in cardiac disease: from bench to bedside
October 9	Scientists discover new breast cancer risk gene
October 9	Genome database plan draws mixed feelings
October 9	Researchers cite genetics in push for preventive medicine
October 6	Your personal gene map may be coming soon
October 5	New biomarker predicts survival in colorectal cancer
October 4	X Prize encouraging fast, easy human genome sequencing
October 4	Genetic predictors of acute toxicities related to radiation therapy following lumpectomy for breast cancer
October 3	Gene could be guide to depression treatment
October 3	The "Gene Screen"
October 2	Study shows value of EGFR mutations in predicting response to gefitinib in lung cancer
October 2	The genetic signature of diseases: the future of diagnostics
October 1	Price could be a hurdle for personalized medicine
September 2006
September 28	Genetic variation in Parkinson's disease study yields results
September 28	Gene signatures match cancer and other diseases with potentially effective drugs
September 27	Researchers Draft Guidelines for Clinical Use of Pharmacogenomics
September 27	NCI creates network of Clinical Proteomic Technology Centers for cancer research
September 27	Web tool helps gauge risk of having genetic mutation linked to colon cancer
September 26	Depression may be in the genes
September 25	Statistical technique to find mix of biomarkers predicting mortality
September 24	X Prize Foundation to announce $10M prize for DNA sequencing
September 19	Genetic susceptibility for viral encephalitis pinpointed by new study
September 15	New test for breast, ovarian cancer?
September 15	Test to identify patients with breast cancer who will likely benefit from chemotherapy
September 15	Molecular biomarkers predicting efficacy of Introgen Therapeutics' ADVEXIN cancer therapy
September 14	Protein reveals colon cancer prognosis
September 14	Single genetic assay could help physicians decide when to switch patients from Gleevec to Sutent
September 13	Blood test for cancer?
September 13	Genetic marker for heightened response to BiDil therapy for heart failure identified
September 13	HHS launches effort to give genetics greater focus
September 13	Sensitive and specific biomarker for early detection of prostate cancer identified
September 13	Test can predict spread of eye cancer to liver
September 13	An advanced genetic diagnostic method for multiple myeloma
September 12	Growth of DTC genetic testing market raises concerns
September 8	Killer cancer genes ID'd
September 8	GAO: Personal health information security breaches common
September 7	Gene signature assesses breast cancer outcomes
September 6	Is chemo worth it? New test may tell
September 6	Blood-based biomarkers detect prostate cancer at biopsy
September 6	New genetic risk factor for schizophrenia identified, particularly in females
September 6	F.D.A. seeks to regulate new types of diagnostic tests
September 5	FDA drafts regulatory guidance to industry and labs for molecular diagnostic tests
September 5	Families can fight back against inherited sudden-death heart condition
September 5	New map for human genome expression
August 2006
August 31	Variation in 3 genes influences risk of age-related macular degeneration
August 30	FDA seeks input on policies for genetic research data
August 29	Saving lives with tailor-made medication
August 28	Toward an ultra-sensitive blood test for breast cancer
August 27	Gene variations may increase stroke risk for younger women
August 24	Gene variants reveal susceptibility to cardiovascular disease
August 23	Genetics markers to help predict risk for preterm birth discovered by researchers
August 22	DNAPrint alliance targets ovarian cancer treatments
August 21	Genes predict liver cancer's spread
August 21	U.K. begins collecting 500,000 DNA samples for Biobank project
August 21	Genetic risk factor for prostate cancer found in African Americans
August 20	Signature of chromosome instability predicts cancer outcomes
August 20	On the brink of a tech revolution in health care
August 20	A tissue marker of poor prognosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma
August 18	Majority of Americans support use of genetic info
August 17	Profitability questions in personalized medicine may hinder drugs
August 15	New findings offer more complete view of breast cancer gene mutations in U.S. population
August 14	Gene test for cancers could mean more effective, tailored-made treatment
August 14	Researchers discover a unique pattern of gene activity that can predict liver cancer spread
August 13	Different gene-expression predictors of breast cancer agree
August 13	New biomarkers could help doctors spot Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases
August 10	First-ever genomic test predicts which lung cancer patients need chemotherapy to live
August 10	Nitromed's challenge
August 10	Scientists develop new map of genetic variation in human genome
August 8	Genetic screening to reduce abacavir hypersensitivity reactions
August 8	Genetic test for diabetes may gauge risk, but is the risk worth knowing?
August 8	International collaboration provides strong evidence of a common genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease
August 7	You can buy a DNA test, but beware
August 6	Genetic breakthroughs usher in personalized medicine
August 4	Breast cancer 'blood test hope'
August 1	Genetic susceptibility may be risk factor in preemie problems
August 1	Gene variations may increase stroke risk for younger women
July 2006
July 31	Variation in CHEK2 gene may triple breast cancer risk
July 28	Scientists develop new, molecular approach to early cancer detection
July 26	Spanish genotyping facility may close
July 24	Gene variant increases risk of type 2 diabetes
July 19	New diagnostic tool for prostate cancer
July 19	Ciphergen reports biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease
July 18	Genetic variation linked to age-related macular degeneration
July 18	The Quest for the $1,000 human genome
July 17	Herceptin-linked nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy
July 14	Measuring proteins in spinal fluid may provide early clue to Alzheimer's disease
July 14	Gene screen for breast cancer better than pathologist's 'eye'
July 11	Prospects: a tale of two drugs hints at promise for genetic testing
July 10	Scientists unravel breast cancer risk gene mystery
July 10	Researchers confirm brain tumor genetic subtype informs treatment, predicts outcome
July 7	Advance may lead to nuch-needed test for ovarian cancer
July 5	Developing countries take the lead in a global program to catalogue human mutations
July 5	Variations in detoxifying genes linked to ALS
June 2006
June 30	Bristol-Myers Squibb's Sprycel gets double FDA OK
June 29	Inherited gene strongly affects risk for the most common form of melanoma
June 28	Scientists discover new genetic test to spotlight heightened bowel cancer risk
June 27	"Lab on a chip" test for diabetes and cardiovascular disease
June 27	Opinion: evidence-based medicine ineffective
June 24	Gene associated with both susceptibility and disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis
June 22	Three human gene variants appear to influence tuberculosis susceptibility
June 21	Genetic clues to cardiac damage from anthracyclines
June 21	Study looks for genetic predictors of hypertension
June 20	Novel biomarker can predict spread of renal cell carcinoma
June 20	CHAVI announces international search for genes affecting HIV response
June 20	Study links gene variant to risk of breast cancer
June 19	New test spares couples with familial cancer the trauma of termination
June 19	Drug offers new options for leukemia patients
June 16	Genetic polymorphisms of IL1-beta and response to anti-viral treatment for Hepatitis B
June 14	Drug offers new options for leukemia patients
June 13	Who can safely skip chemo for breast cancer?
June 13	Too much information
June 13	You're sure you want to know?
June 13	New test identifies patients who benefit from targeted cancer drugs
June 13	Question over asthma treatment
June 12	HIPAA insufficient to protect privacy in digital age
June 9	Diagnostic breakthrough for Burkitt's lymphoma reported
June 8	Regulatory changes proposed for drugs based on genomics
June 7	First whole-genome scan for links to OCD reveals evidence for genetic susceptibility
June 6	New procedures to help decide which breast cancer patients will benefit most from radiotherapy
June 5	Genomic profiling in breast cancer treatment: what the surgeon needs to know
June 5	Cancer-reducing benefits of preventive surgery may be specific to gene mutation
June 5	Serum HER-2/neu change predicts clinical outcome to trastuzumab-based therapy
June 5	Medical privacy law nets no fines
June 4	Genes raise risk of heart disease after treatment for childhood cancer
June 4	New drug holds promise for type of breast cancer
June 3	Sunitinib study points to future of personalized medicine
June 3	New data show impressive survival benefit for Herceptin in early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer
June 2	Advance may lead to rapid test for patient's genetic makeup
June 1	Genetic susceptibility to lung cancer
June 1	Gene variation linked to more severe Crohn's disease
June 1	Herceptin increases time some women with breast cancer live without progression of disease
May 2006
May 25	Biomarkers could drive arthritis research
May 17	Genetic testing can improve newborn screening tests for hearing defects
May 17	Nanogen to collaborate on diabetes biomarkers
May 17	Researchers closer to finding a genetic cause of hearing loss in aging
May 17	Genetic risk factor for prostate cancer discovered
May 17	Genzyme releases two new molecular tests for acute myelogenous leukemia
May 12	K55R polymorphism gene variation linked to coronary heart disease
May 11	Scientists discover two genes linked to early heart attack risk
May 9	The quest for privacy: whose data is it anyway?
May 9	Gene variations linked to brain aneurysms
May 8	Gene screens promise nutrition insights
May 8	Scientists develop ENDEAVOUR - a computer program for identifying disease genes
May 7	Study finds variant gene associated with prostate cancer
May 2	Biomarker Technologies' breast cancer diagnosis trial approved
May 1	Genetic breast cancer drug hope
May 1	Study reports newborn screening tests can save both lives and money
April 2006
April 30	Whole genome study reveals a new gene associated with abnoral heart rhythm
April 30	Whole-genome study at Johns Hopkins reveals a new gene associated with abnormal heart rhythm
April 28	Gene variant protects against type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hypertriglyceridemia
April 28	Patients 'back personal data use'
April 26	Genetic test to give clues on treatment of hepatitis C
April 26	Gene variations linked to brain aneurysms
April 25	Gene variant protects against type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and hypertriglyceridemia
April 21	Proposed three-tier consent form designed to protect genetic privacy
April 21	Chronic fatigue's genetic component
April 19	Scientists develop new concept with potential to help predict how individuals may respond to drugs
April 13	Researchers identify common genetic variant that elevates obesity risk
April 11	Gene variant doubles risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder
April 11	First step towards personalised treatment for lung cancer patients
April 10	Large family study pinpoints genetic linkage in drug addiction
April 10	Scientists discover new genetic subtypes of common blood cancer
April 6	Signature of 254 genes predicts clinical outcome in primary cutaneous melanoma
April 5	Alliance aims to speed personalized drug discoveries
April 5	Genetic variants that increase longevity found
April 4	Variants in three estrogen-related genes linked to Parkinson's disease in women
April 4	Genomics researchers discover predictors for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
April 4	New biomarkers could help detect ovarian cancer much earlier
April 3	Movement for medical privacy grows in the USA
April 3	Gene test spots early lung cancers
March 2006
March 30	Clue to obsessive-compulsive disorder?
March 24	BRCA genetic mutation test yields false negatives for breast cancer patients
March 22	Heart drug for blacks is a disappointment to its maker
March 22	Successfully treating depression often requires trying different drugs
March 12	New test to detect rare proteins in blood
March 12	U.K. genetic database to track 500,000 people
March 9	The first clinical test for saliva-based oral cancer detection
March 8	GenoMed announces Healthchip® to predict six common cancers including lung cancer
March 8	Coffee may spell heart trouble for some with gene variation
March 7	Gene variant, smoking combine to increase macular degeneration risk
March 7	Genes play a key role in stress response
March 6	Genetic background to ravages of obesity
March 6	New test from Biomarker Technologies assists in early detection for breast cancer
March 6	Conflicting findings may usher more personalized care approach
March 5	New genetic discovery explains 74 percent cases of age-related macular degeneration
March 1	Biomarkers may hone anti-aging therapies
February 2006
February 28	Genitope Corporation initiates clinical trial for personalized immunotherapy of chronic lymphocytic leukemia
February 25	Scientists clean up gene links to heart disease
February 24	Integrated molecular test can predict prostate cancer recurrence
February 24	"Personalized Genomics" gets closer
February 22	UVa researchers demonstrate first genetic test for high blood pressure and sensitivity to salt
February 22	Gene variant is no strong risk factor for osteoporosis, large European study finds
February 21	Viewpoint: genetic mutations and susceptibility to gefitinib in patients with NSCLC
February 21	Protein level predicts who will develop deadly complication one week after marrow transplant
February 21	Breast cancer: gene mutations may boost risk
February 20	States aim to limit genetic tests for potential insurance clients
February 14	The promise of personalized medicine: a conversation with Michael Svinte
February 14	Risk of Alzheimer's 80% genetic
February 9	Genzyme launches key test to monitor Gleevec® resistance
February 9	The future of nutritional genomics is collaboration
February 8	Public-private partnership created to unravel the genetics of common disease
February 8	UVa researchers create highly accurate test for bladder cancer
February 2	Protein test signals early birth
February 2	Gene variation increases SIDS risk in African Americans
January 2006
January 26	Researchers map of genetic variations implicated in disease
January 25	Researchers identify gene mutation as major cause of Parkinson's in Ashkenazi Jewish patients
January 22	Stopping disease before it starts
January 20	Variation in IGF1 gene associated with risk of prostate cancer
January 20	Increasing penetrance of BRCA2 increases mutations over time
January 19	Current interpretation of data protection law hampers medical research
January 18	Massive study to link genes and disease
January 17	Electronic medical record use slow to catch on
January 17	Genetic testing creates new versions of ancient dilemmas
January 14	Scientists identify a bipolar risk gene
January 13	Genomic Health says Medicare to cover genetic cancer test
January 13	Drugs: Patients' Genes Can Be Bad Medicine
January 12	Genes affect benefits of breast cancer drug
January 12	St. Jude projects 90 percent cure rate for ALL
January 11	Advanced genomics and proteomics improve the diagnosis and treatment of a deadly lung disease
January 10	Gene that increases risk for Alzheimer's disease
January 9	Genetic credit card offers new hope for personalized drugs
January 9	Breast cancer gene predicts shorter survival
January 9	Grail of genomics: $1,000 test would open new frontier
January 7	Genes contribute more strongly to the risk of depression in women than in men
January 6	Editorial: "Privacy rule" does not protect patients' rights
January 5	Genes' influence on common drugs may affect health-care quality, cost
January 5	New generation clinical trials could save time and money, improve patient care
January 4	Genetics plays a role in the side effects experienced by people taking painkillers
January 3	Imaging study links key genetic risk factor for Alzheimer disease to breakdown of myelin insulation coating brain cell connections
January 2	Biotech takes hold, health care to get personalized
January 1	Personalized medicine must address commercial concerns