Archive for July, 2008

Neurofibromatosis

July 31, 2008

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder in the nervous system that causes tumors to form on the nerves in the body. Approximately 50% of individuals with neurofibromatosis have a family history of NF. The other 50% of cases occur from spontaneous genetic mutation.Neurofibromatosis has two forms, NF1 and NF2. Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is also known...
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Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch interviews the CEO of Clinical Data

July 22, 2008

This interview with Drew Fromkin talks about his ideas on GINA,personalized medicine, what it means for consumers whose confidence in genetic testing, and more.
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Moebius Syndrome

July 22, 2008

Moebius syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by the underdevelopment of the 6th and 7th cranial nerves, that control eye movements and facial expression. The first symptom is the inability to suck at birth. Other symptoms include: feeding, swallowing, and choking problems; excessive drooling; crossed eyes; lack of facial expression; inability to smile;...
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Marfan Syndrome

July 5, 2008

Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue that causes abnormalities of the patient’s eyes, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. Marfan syndrome is caused by a gene mutation for fibrillin on chromosome 15.This disorder can be inherited by a parent or grandparent. Fibrillin is the main component of microfibrils that allow tissues...
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