A team led by Dutch scientists have developed a genetic tool for predicting male pattern baldness with a superior edge. 1   Hair is a powerful symbol of male youth, vigour and vitality in many cultures. Think Samson and Delila, Poseidon’s magical hair or Navajo traditions. The part hair played in status and ritual, and […]

The post SNP, SNP, SNP! Where’s Your Hair? appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Once upon a time, bacteria and other microbes were seen as the enemy, but scientists are increasingly discovering a mutual dependence between us and our microbiota. New research out of University of Toronto1 reveals a complex interplay between genetics, environmental factors and gut flora might trigger onset of Crohn’s disease. Doctors could soon be able to […]

The post Crohn’s Researchers: Stool Samples Predict Onset of Disease Within 5 Years appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

If you have ever had a cut, tooth extraction, or been bruised, you know the importance of your body’s ability to form a clot and stop that bleeding. Usually, when someone bleeds, platelets (tiny blood cells) and proteins called clotting factors come together in a series of events leading to clot formation. The U.S. Food […]

The post FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Aging has the potential to alter the proteins making up our genetic code and break our DNA. However, a new anti-aging study focusing on the cellular promoters of aging may bring scientists closer to finding ways to cure aspects of growing older. Gene expression All organisms contain a specific set of genes – coding schemes […]

The post Can Aging Be Cured? appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Alzheimer’s disease is a life-threatening illness that affects people all over the world. Early disease detection with genetic tests continues to be developed to address a growing need. With Alzheimer’s, one can experience memory, thinking, and behaviour impairments when symptoms appear. As the disease worsens, the person may struggle with mobility and completing routine tasks.1,2 […]

The post Alzheimer’s Early Disease Detection appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Genetics is the code of life. Genetics can reveal a myriad of information about our bodies. Genetic wellness testing is a powerful tool with medical and non-medical applications.  Genetic testing can tell us whether we’ve inherited specific genes from our parents. Some of these genes make us more susceptible to developing particular diseases.1 These tests […]

The post Genetic Wellness Testing: Hype or Hope? appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

Since the discovery of cystic fibrosis (CF) in 1938, there have been significant increases in life expectancy for those with CF. Treatments such as antibiotics and physical therapy are responsible for the increased life expectancy into a person’s 30s.4  However, these treatments still have limits as they do not directly target the problem behind CF […]

The post A New Therapeutic Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.

A recent study investigated the association between the duration of pregnancy and DNA changes in children. Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, defines the birth of a baby before 37 consecutive weeks of pregnancy. Globally, between five and 10 percent of children are born prematurely. Preterm birth is associated with increased risk of developing […]

The post Link between duration of pregnancy and changes in child’s DNA appeared first on Medical News Bulletin.