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Ancestor genetics

They have not disappeared and do still survive in us .

Overreaction

People are overreacting about those genetically modified mosquitoes

Mosquito genetics

This is a interesting topic which I have discussed before and it was shown on Stephen Hawkins new Channel 4 show .

A novel approach to typhoid

The Dawn is reporting that genetics and GPS are been used to map typhoid which could benefit research .

Alzheimer's

Groundbreaking research on genetics announced .

Daft genetics

Genetically modified cigarettes to help people quit smoking.

The magic of aspirin

This time it is genetic bowl cancer .

Google DNA

Good news on the genetic front .

Blindness treatment

Other people can have the blindness treatment but I am not having it as I am happy the way I am .

ABC follow up on Pharmacy Guild

ABC are doing a follow up on the pharmacy guild story. It makes my blood boil .

GM salmon

They maybe opposed to genetically modified salmon but the big question is does it taste any good ?

Disgraceful pharmacists

Those pharmacists should not be offering those dodgy genetic tests .

Kiwi inbreeding

I thought that it was the people of New Zealand but it is animals rather than people . Helen Taylor has made some interesting findings on Kiwi genetics.

NHS must prepare for genetic revolution

The NHS must prepare for it even though it has a lot of problems like the shortage of funds .

Cardiac implant infections

Not sure that I understand the full extent of this article but it is nevertheless interesting .

May lead to improved AMD detection

The word in this article is may so it may not happen .

Selfish gene

It is good to see that people are debating concepts like the selfish gene .

Label GMOs

I think that we should label them . I have nothing against them.

Breast cancer genetics

Those stories come but I publish them as they are interesting and worth. If I did not than this blog would be pretty much empty .

Cattle genetics

Those stories come and go all the time .

Bengal Tiger DNA

Good to see that scientists are doing this and it is important that they do it .

Glue ear treatment

A cancer drug may work on this ear disorder which I have never heard of .

GM dangers

The Daily Mail has a article on the dangers of genetically modified foods. It is from groups with a vested interest in it .

Marijuana genetis

Yes it can have some medicinal use .

Downs blood test US

There is a new Downs Syndrome blood test offered in the US .

Retail gold

I did not know that genetics was retail gold .

Safer Downs test

This company which is launching a safer test for Downs has a bad record for mishandling data .

Pioneering genetic study

Good to see Scripps doing this and it might help more than the 6 seriously ill patients .

Fruit and veg

I hate healthy living .

Jeans for genes

It seems to have bypassed me this year .

Hacking genetics

We have to stop people from hacking into our genetic data .

Happy genetics

The idea makes me want to throw up .

Stem cell success

This story is doing the rounds but it is not mentioned in the TV very much .

Oldest person genetics

I have seen this briefly discussed on the news .

Black death gene cracked

Scientists have cracked the genetics of the black death .

Healthy living and genetic heart risk

It seems that healthy living may reduce genetic heart risk .

Skin stem cells

The Times of India has a article on it .

Gene therapy and stem cells united

According to the BBC News website Nature has a article on gene therapy and stem cells working together .

New gene therapy

Too early to tell but it could be the future .

Healthy diet

It came overcome genetic risk of heart disease .

A lasting tribute to Matt

This is a very and good article written in a thoughtful way with links to donate and express support .

Genetic faults

They can lead to skin cancer .

South Asian diabetes

This genetic discovery is actually old news .

New hope for beating skin cancers

The Sydney Morning Herald has a story on new hope for beating lethal forms of skin cancer .

Skin cancer genetics

Leeds scientists have uncovered a new skin cancer genetic link according to BBC News .

Genetic dangers from sperm donation

This film maker claims to have over 1000 siblings from a sperm donor father . In fairness there are a lot of happy women who use this like Anne-Marie and Danit . It really is down to law and sensible controls.

Suicide genes

There is more to this than meets the eye. It is nature versus nurture .

Secret messages

Yep another use for genetics. I am amazed by the new uses they can come up with all the time .

Autism genetics

Scientists are studying autism genetics .

Genetic protection

This seems like a good idea .

Better eggs

This genetic research is important to give women a chance to have more viable eggs so they can have a better chance of success with IVF .

Some GM foods

It maybe impossible for a complete list in the States but there is a small sample .

Heavy heart

Scientists have made a important discovery .

US GM petition

I am not a bit fan of organic food and I believe that genetically modified food can do a lot of good. People however have a right to know what they are eating. The GM food argument can be won .

No GM faith

It seems that not many people have faith in the Federal Government to regulate GM foods .

Genetic alarm clock

It is more than just about when you are going to wake up .

Breast cancer awareness month

I did not know that October was breast cancer awareness month .

Working towards personalised genetic test

Cancer researchers are working on personalised genetic testing .

Genetically tough women

Talk about rubbing it in. This is all over the place .

Wilson's disease

Interesting article about Wilson's disease in particular and uncommon diseases in general from India .

Anti GM in NY

They are holding a anti GM march in New York City .

Hunting and genetic ties

It is an interesting and thought provoking article .