Your DNA will be tested for GRK3 and two of its genetic variations and yes you receive a “spit kit” for your deposit. The site also states the test is only available for those individuals showing symptoms, so if you are not in that category, the test is not for you. I would also think that...
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on 10-30-2008
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As the article states, you don’t need marketing for cancer drugs, as the need is unfortunately already there, thus marketing for cancer drugs does not necessarily carry the same sales expense as do other drugs. We have all seen the “tiered plans” on what level drugs are listed with insurance coverage...
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on 10-13-2008
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It has been a big day at Stanford with genomics, not only was the announcement made to better use sequencing to predict own syndrome, but they are also just about ready to receive their new genomic sequencing machine from Helicos. Earlier this year I interviewed Dr. Patrice Milos, Chief Science...
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on 10-07-2008
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How hot is genomics today? There are several manufacturers of the machines that will accomplish running our DNA, our complete DNA. I know to the average person this gets a little confusing, but the companies listed here are the companies that manufacture the machines that do the entire work...
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on 09-25-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, Pharma/FDA News, Other Items of Interest, My Commentaries, personalized medicine, Genomics, Biotech, Pharmacogenomics, DNA Testing, Helicos, Sequencing, RNA
If you want to do some reading up on the topic, this site may offer some help, along with the upcoming conference to be held here in the Los Angeles area in October. As posted recently there are plans for many of the service companies, such as 23andMe , Navigenics , DeCode, LabCorp , and perhaps...
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on 09-11-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Pharma/FDA News, My Commentaries, Physician, personalized medicine, Genomics, Cancer, Pharmacogenomics, Patients, Genonimic Testing, Human Genome Project, Genomic Counseling, Lab Tests
This was a post from a few months ago, but in light of the recent Stand Up for Cancer broadcast I thought it was a good idea to run this through again. 60 Minutes does a very good job in showing what private research can do, since grants from the government are harder to receive and with budgets...
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on 09-07-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, My Commentaries, Genomics, healthcare, Budget Cuts, Charity, Research and Development, Medical Research, Fund raising
This happened in Israel. How long have some forms of genetic testing been around? Today, the child is 18 years old, so I would say quite a while. The couple contended that if they had been properly advised from the start, the pregnancy would have been aborted. We all know this...
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on 09-07-2008
Filed under: Medically Related, Technology, My Commentaries, Genomics, healthcare, HMO, Chromosomes, Law Suit, Settlement, Israel