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May 28, 2008 Human genome project head to step down May 27, 2008 Matching tumors to drugs May 21, 2008 Bush signs genetic nondiscrimination bill into law May 6, 2008 Redefining disease, genes and all May 1, 2008 Congress passes bill barring genetic discrimination April 30, 2008 Scientists identify two genes raising the risk of osteoporosis April 8, 2008 Navigenics developing standards, funding research on genetic tests April 3, 2008 Policy paper calls for more pharmacogenetic oversight March 17, 2008 The future of biomedicine: Virtual humans March 14, 2008 Applied Biosystems sequences human genome March 13, 2008 New educational effort launched on genetic testing for dosing a common blood thinner March 4, 2008 Gene map becomes a luxury item February 28, 2008 New genetic association with schizophrenia found by researchers February 24, 2008 Insurance fears lead many to shun DNA tests February 11, 2008 Personalized medicine February 8, 2008 New treatment found for recurring brain tumors February 2, 2008 Improved prediction of prostate cancer January 30, 2008 DNA markers predict risk of getting hooked on cigarettes January 24, 2008 New colon cancer test might spot trouble earlier January 19, 2008 Discovery opens door to 'personalized' asthma therapy January 1, 2008 Making personalized medicine a reality December 31, 2007 Tiny holes may lower gene mappers' costs December 26, 2007 New clinical trial results show how personalized medicine will alter treatment of genetic disorders December 21, 2007 Breakthrough of the year: Human genetic variation December 12, 2007 FDA relabels carbamazepine to recommend genetic test for risk of skin reactions December 12, 2007 Researcher develops test for targeted therapy in acute myeloid leukemia December 4, 2007 National Cancer Institute study to determine the optimal time for CLL patients to begin treatment December 4, 2007 'Personalized' study looking at how genome could influence treatment December 3, 2007 Researchers discover possible markers for mental illness November 14, 2007 Child diabetes: new gene clues unveiled as UN marks World Diabetes Day November 14, 2007 Hope for tailored cancer vaccine November 12, 2007 Biomarkers predict risk for invasive breast cancer years before the tumor develops October 14, 2007 Cheap, detailed genetic testing soon may be ready for market October 11, 2007 Chemo drug not found widely beneficial to women October 10, 2007 C-Path, FDA, NCI to develop standards for evaluating companion Dx/Rx submissions October 4, 2007 DNA decoding maps mainstream future September 7, 2007 Genes involved in rheumatoid arthritis identified September 6, 2007 Genetic risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus identified September 6, 2007 Speeding up diagnosis: A new nanoparticle-based tool could provide a faster, easier way to identify infections September 5, 2007 Hope to find cancer 'holy grail' September 4, 2007 Genes, Environment and Health Initiative invests in genetic studies, environmental monitoring technologies September 4, 2007 Mapping own DNA changes scientist's life September 4, 2007 Moffitt to study Hispanic women for genetic awareness August 30, 2007 Gene signature spells poor outcome August 29, 2007 Pharmacogenetics and its use in HIV clinical practice August 29, 2007 Sharing proteomics data August 28, 2007 FDA genetic-screening guidelines for cancer drug questioned by scientists August 24, 2007 Genetics determine optimal drug dose of common anticoagulant August 23, 2007 Do not ask or do not answer? August 22, 2007 Genes linked to increased asthma risk August 20, 2007 Navigenics enters consumer genomics marketplace August 17, 2007 Many parents share genetic test findings with kids August 17, 2007 For the first time, FDA recommends gene testing August 15, 2007 American Society of Human Genetics releases policy statement on direct-to-consumer genetic testing August 13, 2007 Does the desire to consume alcohol and tobacco come from our genetic makeup? August 13, 2007 Scientists show that mitochondrial DNA variants are linked to risk factors for type 2 diabetes August 10, 2007 Genetic variation helps to understand predisposition to schizophrenia August 10, 2007 Study finds genetic key to a kind of glaucoma August 9, 2007 Diagnostic 'lab on a chip' being developed by FSU researchers August 8, 2007 Developing a 'toolkit' for personalized medicine July 30, 2007 Three genes believed to increase the risk of MS are identified July 26, 2007 Study led by Cincinnati Children's finds gene expression pattern that could provide path to improved diagnosis and treatment of pediatric septic shock July 26, 2007 Gene expression pattern could lead to improved treatment of pediatric septic shock July 26, 2007 Myriad Genetics launches new molecular diagnostic test July 25, 2007 'Epigenetics’ providing a new view of diet and cancer July 25, 2007 Genetic susceptibility to diet-induced obesity July 24, 2007 Mayo gene research gets AT&T gift July 22, 2007 Genetic risk factors for restless legs syndrome identified for the first time July 20, 2007 Affymetrix finds a match: Pharmaceutical firms July 19, 2007 Gene variants predict HIV viral levels July 19, 2007 Genetic analysis offers insights into AIDS resistance July 19, 2007 Discovery of gene variant that increases risk for Crohn's disease July 18, 2007 Scientists spot genes behind heart disease July 18, 2007 Genomic Health announces Oncotype DX® breast cancer assay meets Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Technology Evaluation Center criteria July 18, 2007 Gene variant can double risk of AMD July 17, 2007 Affymetrix, research group to study parents' genomic information July 15, 2007 Genetic predisposition to develop COPD found in some smokers July 12, 2007 Gene's activity points to more lethal subtype of acute myeloid leukemia July 11, 2007 Most U.S. newborns now screened for genetic disease July 11, 2007 BRCA breast cancers aren't more deadly July 9, 2007 Who should 'own' genetic information? July 9, 2007 New genetic marker for colorectal cancer identified July 9, 2007 Gene protects against kidney disease July 6, 2007 Genes located for severe mental illness July 5, 2007 Psychiatric genomics center established at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory July 5, 2007 Gene linked with childhood asthma is identified, giving hope for new therapies July 4, 2007 Researchers identify genetic mutation that may alter patients' response to cancer therapeutics July 3, 2007 Gene variations directly link inflammation to an increased risk for lung cancer July 3, 2007 Discovery could help bring down price of DNA sequencing July 3, 2007 Keeping patients’ details private, even from kin July 2, 2007 Response Genetics opens European laboratory for genetic analysis of tumor specimens June 27, 2007 Genetic factor predicts prognosis in brain tumor patients June 26, 2007 Roche makes hostile offer to buy Ventana June 25, 2007 Low nuclear ErbB3 predicts biochemical recurrence in patients with prostate cancer June 24, 2007 Marker predicts pancreatic cancer outcome after surgery, surgeon finds June 21, 2007 Gene may explain why some maltreated children develop behavior problems, while others do not June 20, 2007 U-M poll: Parents support genetic testing, DNA biobanks – even without effective treatments June 20, 2007 Medicare launches web health-record pilot June 20, 2007 St. Jude study: Gene test not needed if cancer drug given in low doses, study suggests June 20, 2007 Gene cancer tests 'need review' June 19, 2007 Study tracks a little-explored genetic path of breast cancer June 19, 2007 On the horizon, personalized depression drugs June 18, 2007 Fever after smallpox vaccination tied to individual genetic variations June 18, 2007 Gene defect affects millions of asthma sufferers June 16, 2007 Colon cancer proteins show promise for blood test June 15, 2007 Startup aims to develop genetic test for lung cancer June 15, 2007 BRCA2 carriers at increased risk for deadly form of prostate cancer June 14, 2007 Mayo Clinic researchers use 'Genomic Pathway' to predict Parkinson's June 13, 2007 Encyclopedia of DNA: New findings challenge established views on human genome June 12, 2007 Cancer drug may elude many women who need it June 10, 2007 Identification of genetic risk factor for coeliac disease promises improved treatment June 8, 2007 New biomarkers classify outcomes of non-small cell lung cancers June 7, 2007 Dietary preferences and patterns may be linked to genes June 7, 2007 Genetic variations may predispose some men to suicidal thoughts during treatment for depression June 7, 2007 Scientists 'home in' on new breast cancer genes in groundbreaking study, UK June 7, 2007 Gene study probes 7 common diseases June 5, 2007 Venture fund to seek out cost cutters in health care June 4, 2007 Protein may be linked to melanoma recurrence June 4, 2007 Predicting treatment responses earlier for brain tumor patients June 4, 2007 Gene variations point to why lung cancer drugs work better in Japanese vs. US patients June 3, 2007 Gene tests may boost lung cancer care June 1, 2007 Genome of DNA discoverer is deciphered May 31, 2007 NHGRI to sequence genomes of 1,000 individuals as it 'explores medical role' of DNA sequencing May 31, 2007 Storm in a test tube May 30, 2007 Gene expression patterns predict rapid decline in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients May 27, 2007 Gene variants significantly increase risk for breast cancer May 23, 2007 Short genetic sequences may increase cancer susceptibility May 22, 2007 Gene variants with possible links to atrial fibrillation May 21, 2007 Genome-wide association research speeds discoveries May 21, 2007 Genetic marker linked to aggressive prostate cancer May 14, 2007 Inherited genes linked to toxicity of leukemia therapy May 12, 2007 Genetic risk factors for eating disorders discovered May 12, 2007 Breast tumour drug target found May 11, 2007 Hospital to open access to genetic information May 9, 2007 Expert: Genetics research hampered by privacy fears May 8, 2007 Genetic roots of bipolar disorder revealed by first genome-wide study of illness May 7, 2007 NIH directors aim to merge genomics, environment sciences May 6, 2007 Study examines gene-disease connection in healthy volunteers May 3, 2007 Lab-on-a-chip device to speed proteomics research May 3, 2007 Common gene raises heart risk May 3, 2007 Significant genetic risk factor for heart disease pinpointed May 2, 2007 New genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes identified May 2, 2007 Biomarker discovery bodes well for better cancer diagnostics May 1, 2007 Genomics: beyond the usual suspects April 29, 2007 Researchers find clear genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes April 29, 2007 New mechanism identified for resistance to targeted lung cancer drugs April 27, 2007 7-Gene signature predicts cirrhosis risk in patients with chronic hepatitis C April 27, 2007 Gene analysis might explain ethnic differences in sensitivity to chemotherapy in lung cancer April 25, 2007 Risk of radiation-induced cancer increased in some individuals April 25, 2007 Genes may predict elderly blindness risk April 25, 2007 Genetic bias bill passed by House April 24, 2007 Publication announcement: U.S. public opinion on uses of genetic information and genetic discrimination April 19, 2007 World first test potential to identify breast cancer patients who will react badly to radiotherapy April 19, 2007 Cancer biomarkers could help guide treatment April 19, 2007 Genetic Discrimination Bill would increase insurance access, CBO report finds April 19, 2007 Molecular signature may identify cisplatin-sensitive breast tumors April 18, 2007 Millennium discovers biomarkers potentially predictive of response to Velcade(R) (Bortezomib) for injection April 18, 2007 Polymorphisms in the glutathione S-transferase genes and treatment outcomes in acute myeloid leukemia April 17, 2007 Twin studies reveal genetic components leading to cardiac and kidney disease April 17, 2007 Personalized Medicine: Genes and biomarkers that allow doctors to choose the right therapy for the right patient April 16, 2007 Breath test for lung cancer? April 16, 2007 WHO to create worldwide database of genetic, disease data April 16, 2007 Breast cancer risk linked to epigenetic changes related to race, smoking and birth size April 16, 2007 Additional genetic risk factors for Crohn's Disease identified April 15, 2007 Mailman School of Public Health researchers report blood DNA can be early predictor of liver cancer April 13, 2007 Gene variant linked to obesity, diabetes April 11, 2007 Massive gene screening points way to more effective chemotherapy April 11, 2007 Passage of genetic discrimination legislation bill 'long overdue gift' April 7, 2007 Gene marker may predict diabetes risk April 5, 2007 Scientists seek genetic test to prevent drug toxicity April 5, 2007 HHS Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society releases two new reports April 2, 2007 Moffitt gets federal grant to study cancer genes March 26, 2007 House Ways And Means Committee approves bill to prohibit genetic discrimination March 26, 2007 Leavitt urges gene-based, IT-aided personalized health care March 26, 2007 Genetic risk for schizophrenia uncovered March 23, 2007 Scientists explore genetics and society March 23, 2007 HHS Secretary Leavitt Announces Steps Toward A Future of “Personalized Health Care” March 23, 2007 Personalized Medicine Coalition Announces Support for Secretary Leavitt’s Personalized Health Care Initiative March 22, 2007 Saliva-based diagnostic tests could soon be standard March 18, 2007 Genetics and diabetes: New research on DNA testing may lead to new therapies March 16, 2007 Genes may determine success of hip replacement surgery March 16, 2007 Secretary Leavitt to describe the HHS Personalized Health Care Initiative March 15, 2007 Blood protein test helps predict risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease March 14, 2007 Trastuzumab for breast cancer cost-effective March 13, 2007 Study aims to find which breast cancer patients need chemotherapy March 11, 2007 Analysis: Role of smart drugs in advancing personalized medicine March 8, 2007 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act needed to protect health and research March 8, 2007 Survey of cancer gene mutations could result in new drug targets March 7, 2007 Lung cancer biomarker may increase sensitivity of bronchoscopy March 6, 2007 Single genetic defect causes early heart disease March 6, 2007 Gene tests and brain imaging reveal early dementia March 1, 2007 First genetic-based breast cancer risk test enters international market March 1, 2007 Toward genetically guided cancer treatment March 1, 2007 Experts analyze Cancer Genome Atlas initiative February 28, 2007 Cancer test for mesothelioma to be used to monitor therapy February 26, 2007 Novel genetic test identifies lymphoma patients likely to respond to new therapy February 21, 2007 Two genes identify early-stage lung cancer patients with excellent prognosis February 21, 2007 Understanding genetic factors could contribute to better smoking-cessation therapies February 20, 2007 Research offers hope for long term breast cancer prevention February 20, 2007 Multiple biomarkers for the prediction of first major cardiovascular events and death: costs and benefits February 20, 2007 New test identifies ER and HER2 status of breast tumors February 20, 2007 Cancer cells 100 times more likely to genetically mutate February 20, 2007 Gene profiling predicts resistance to breast cancer drug Herceptin February 20, 2007 New test identifies suitable lymphoma patients likely to respond to new therapy February 15, 2007 Genetic testing sheds light on degenerative eye disease February 15, 2007 Molecular testing for hereditary retinal disease may assist clinical diagnosis February 14, 2007 Ciphergen initiates clinical trial for ovarian cancer triage test February 13, 2007 Pharmacogenomics may decrease adverse drug reactions February 12, 2007 Practical method of obtaining tumors' genetic profile to guide treatment February 12, 2007 Genome-wide analysis of genes associated with type 2 diabetes February 12, 2007 Genetic indicators of type 2 diabetes risk February 12, 2007 LabCorp to develop genetic test for heart-failure drug February 12, 2007 Survey of cancer mutations February 12, 2007 Trend: drugmakers share genetic research February 12, 2007 Individuals with genetic conditions twice as likely to report health insurance denial February 12, 2007 Kaiser wants 2 million enrollees to enter genetic research program February 12, 2007 Simple two-gene test sorts out similar gastrointestinal cancers February 11, 2007 Gene variation may help protect against breast cancer February 9, 2007 Five genetic variations identified associated with risk of venous thrombosis in women February 9, 2007 Which small and large DNA variants in our genome matter? February 9, 2007 Gene elevating breast cancer risk also causes prostate cancer February 8, 2007 Common gene variation optimizes thinking - but with a possible downside February 8, 2007 Alzheimer's gene raises cerebral palsy risk in newborns February 7, 2007 Test to Predict Breast Cancer Relapse Is Approved February 5, 2007 FasterCures provides HHS comments on personalized health care February 1, 2007 Genetic fingerprints identify brain tumors' origins February 1, 2007 Stanford-led study closes in on genes that may predispose some people to severe depression February 1, 2007 BiDil: assessing a race-based pharmaceutical February 1, 2007 New biomarker test could predict outcome for bladder cancer patients January 30, 2007 Progress toward personalized transplantation medicine January 30, 2007 Faster, low cost sequencing technologies needed to drive era of personalized medicine January 30, 2007 Half of Americans have gene that affects how body burns sugar January 30, 2007 Scientists test technique for identifying newly recognized DNA variations that may influence disease risk January 29, 2007 Genetic tests may bring hope, inspire fear January 25, 2007 Scientists identify gene that may indicate predisposition to schizophrenia January 25, 2007 Silent mutations: scientists are uncovering new meaning in the genetic code January 24, 2007 Calculated risk January 23, 2007 Antiretroviral resistance testing in HIV infected patients improves health and saves costs January 23, 2007 New test predicts blood cancer's sensitivity to experimental cancer drug January 22, 2007 Biomarker may forecast probability of recurrence in breast cancer January 22, 2007 Gentris gets FDA OK for test control product January 18, 2007 Uncovering a new reason why patients respond differently to the same drug dose January 18, 2007 Bush supports genetic privacy legislation January 18, 2007 Simple diagnostic test detects genetic signs of lung cancer in a patient's sputum January 17, 2007 Researchers find a common genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease in Asians January 17, 2007 Gene signature linked to breast cancer survival January 17, 2007 Second genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer's disease identified January 16, 2007 Selective marker found to indicate aggressive form of breast cancer January 12, 2007 Genetic polymorphisms and calcineurin inhibitors may have impact on kidney transplant outcomes January 11, 2007 Court halts Abbott's sale of HCV genotyping products January 11, 2007 Gene mutations predict treatment outcomes in leukemia January 10, 2007 Genetics and lifestyle interact to increase risk for age-related blindness January 9, 2007 Gene variant is linked to common type of stroke January 9, 2007 Specific gene found that protects some people with diabetes from severe kidney failure January 9, 2007 Genetic testing for colon cancer January 9, 2007 Cardiac biomarker may help predict risk of cardiovascular events in heart disease patients January 8, 2007 Genetic variation may reduce Alzheimer's risk January 8, 2007 Little evidence to determine whether genetic tests in depression treatment are useful January 7, 2007 People at genetic risk for Alzheimer's age mentally just like noncarriers January 6, 2007 Study reveals potential cause side effects in some patients treated with psychotropic drugs January 4, 2007 Genetic mutation alters response to heart failure drugs January 4, 2007 Physicians face new liability risks with advent of personalized medicine era January 4, 2007 Test could gauge risk in patients with lung cancer January 2, 2007 Future uncertain for genetic drugs, tests December 27, 2006 VA to link genetic information and electronic health records December 21, 2006 Test predicts breast cancer recurrence December 21, 2006 Ten common biomarkers only moderately contribute to predicting cardiac events December 21, 2006 Gene chip discovery may lead to individualized treatment liver diseases December 21, 2006 Moffitt and Merck to create personalized cancer therapies December 20, 2006 Race and personalized medicine December 19, 2006 Can your genetic make-up predict what you should eat? December 15, 2006 Researchers find two biomarkers with potential to predict breast cancer spread December 14, 2006 Celera identifies two genetic variations predisposing individuals to psoriasis December 14, 2006 Genomic tests improve prediction of breast cancer response to chemotherapy, hormonal therapy December 12, 2006 To pinpoint cancer, look at the genes December 12, 2006 Protein test for Alzheimer's disease? December 11, 2006 Genetic testing: peering into the future December 11, 2006 Q-and-A: Nobel Prize winner discusses potential of biomarkers December 8, 2006 Prognostic DNA chip validated for inflammatory bowel disease December 8, 2006 Vanda Pharmaceuticals confirms iloperidone efficacy for schizophrenia December 7, 2006 Genetic susceptibility in the occurrence and treatment of blood cancer December 7, 2006 University of Cincinnati identifies tumor predictor December 7, 2006 Protein-based tumor biomarker predicts breast-cancer survival December 6, 2006 Five-year study shows Gleevec's excellent survival rate December 6, 2006 Genes may alter antidepressant effects December 5, 2006 Springer adds Genomic Medicine to biomedical publishing portfolio December 5, 2006 Abbott introduces CE-marked DNA tests in Europe for leukemia December 5, 2006 Baylor licenses genetic tests for developmental disabilities from Affymetrix December 4, 2006 Genzyme introduces new genetic test to complement lung cancer portfolio November 30, 2006 'Cancer prognosis gene' found to control the fate of breast cells November 30, 2006 Genetic testing has potential, but raises concerns November 29, 2006 Quest for better breast cancer drugs November 28, 2006 Dr. Elizabeth G. Nabel, Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Receives 2006 Leadership in Personalized Medicine Award November 27, 2006 Genomic Health to provide breast cancer tests for Aetna November 26, 2006 Gene linked to aggressive 'wet' age-related macular degeneration November 22, 2006 Molecular classification of breast cancer: implications for selection of adjuvant chemotherapy November 22, 2006 New, highly specific gene-based test for prostate cancer introduced in Europe November 21, 2006 Structural variations common in human genome November 20, 2006 New biomarker testing technology is changing drug discovery November 20, 2006 NHGRI funds large-scale sequencing centers November 20, 2006 Microarrays and data quality November 20, 2006 New biomarker testing technology is changing drug discovery November 19, 2006 Surge in electronic medical record use likely November 19, 2006 Gene expression and lung cancer prognosis November 16, 2006 FDA approves Herceptin for the adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive node-nositive beast cancer November 16, 2006 Identifying cardiovascular disease earlier with blood markers November 15, 2006 Genes offer researchers a 'crystal ball' to help them prevent, diagnose and treat cancer November 15, 2006 Who will lead the revolution? November 14, 2006 Still waiting for personalized medicine November 14, 2006 New Report Cites Emerging Impact of Personalized Medicine on Healthcare November 14, 2006 DNA analysis could boost accuracy of thyroid tests November 13, 2006 Healthcare slow to adopt genetic advances November 10, 2006 Newly identified biomarker detects and regulates spread of brain tumors November 9, 2006 Studies look at how genes affect antipsychotic drug response November 8, 2006 Panacea Pharmaceuticals' test predicts response to therapy in chronic myelogenous leukemia November 7, 2006 NCI scientists launch spotlight on molecular profiling November 6, 2006 Protein biomarkers for psychosis November 5, 2006 Your genes may hold key to how sick you get from the flu November 5, 2006 Genetic tests detect new way to fight war on breast cancer November 1, 2006 Managed care could require genetic tests for product approval November 1, 2006 HHS seeks comments: How can health IT support genomics October 31, 2006 Potential for first diagnostic DNA test to guide antidepressant treatment October 26, 2006 Genetic variation impacts aspirin's effectiveness in preventing colon cancer October 25, 2006 Expanding fight against cancer October 24, 2006 Blood markers predict risk for recurrent stroke and mortality October 24, 2006 Female genome map may help fight disease October 24, 2006 Data on genetic susceptibility for prostate cancer released October 23, 2006 Gentris seeks FDA OK for test control product October 23, 2006 Gene 'doubles risk of diabetes' October 23, 2006 Gene tests to identify ovarian cancer have little clinical value October 23, 2006 Gene variation affects pain sensitivity and risk of chronic pain October 23, 2006 New genomic tests guide choice of chemotherapy in cancer patients October 23, 2006 Testing to determine proclivity for disease October 23, 2006 Gene variation affects pain sensitivity and risk of chronic pain October 22, 2006 Genomic test 80% accurate in predicting best cancer therapy October 20, 2006 Studies link gene variant to mascular degeneration October 19, 2006 Tailoring treatment: Stony Brook among centers studying personalized approach cancer treatment October 19, 2006 NCI releases preliminary data on genetic susceptibility for prostate cancer October 19, 2006 Microsoft wants alliance to collaborate on biomarker project October 18, 2006 Cost, access issues result in slow adoption of BiDil for blacks with heart problems October 18, 2006 Side effects send 701,547 Americans to hospital each year October 18, 2006 Venter Institute expands with mergers October 12, 2006 First round of whole genome association studies focuses on disorders of the brain, skin and kidney October 10, 2006 The road to customized cancer treatment October 9, 2006 Scientists discover new breast cancer risk gene October 9, 2006 Genome database plan draws mixed feelings October 9, 2006 Genetic testing in cardiac disease: from bench to bedside October 9, 2006 Researchers are creating ‘bar codes’ of tumors to help determine best course of treatment October 9, 2006 Researchers cite genetics in push for preventive medicine October 6, 2006 Your personal gene map may be coming soon October 5, 2006 New biomarker predicts survival in colorectal cancer October 4, 2006 X Prize encouraging fast, easy human genome October 4, 2006 Genetic predictors of acute toxicities related to radiation therapy following lumpectomy for breast cancer October 3, 2006 The "Gene Screen" October 3, 2006 Gene could be guide to depression treatment October 2, 2006 Study shows value of EGFR mutations in predicting response to gefitinib in lung cancer October 2, 2006 Study shows value of EGFR mutations in predicting response to gefitinib in lung cancer October 2, 2006 The genetic signature of diseases: the future of diagnostics October 1, 2006 Price could be a hurdle for personalized medicine September 28, 2006 Gene signatures match cancer and other diseases with potentially effective drugs September 28, 2006 Genetic variation in Parkinson's disease study yields results September 27, 2006 Researchers Draft Guidelines for Clinical Use of Pharmacogenomics September 27, 2006 NCI creates network of Clinical Proteomic Technology Centers for cancer research September 27, 2006 Web tool helps gauge risk of having genetic mutation linked to colon cancer September 26, 2006 Depression may be in the genes September 25, 2006 Statistical technique to find mix of biomarkers predicting mortality September 24, 2006 X Prize Foundation to announce $10M prize for DNA sequencing September 19, 2006 Genetic susceptibility for viral encephalitis pinpointed by new study September 15, 2006 New test for breast, ovarian cancer? September 15, 2006 Molecular biomarkers predicting efficacy of Introgen Therapeutics' ADVEXIN cancer therapy September 15, 2006 Test to identify patients with breast cancer who will likely benefit from chemotherapy September 14, 2006 Protein reveals colon cancer prognosis September 14, 2006 Single genetic assay could help physicians decide when to switch patients from Gleevec to Sutent September 13, 2006 HHS launches effort to give genetics greater focus September 13, 2006 Test can predict spread of eye cancer to liver September 13, 2006 Sensitive and specific biomarker for early detection of prostate cancer identified September 13, 2006 Blood test for cancer? September 13, 2006 An advanced genetic diagnostic method for multiple myeloma September 13, 2006 Genetic marker for heightened response to BiDil therapy for heart failure identified September 12, 2006 Growth of DTC genetic testing market raises concerns September 8, 2006 Killer cancer genes ID'd September 7, 2006 Gene signature assesses breast cancer outcomes September 7, 2006 Gene signature assesses breast cancer outcomes September 6, 2006 New genetic risk factor for schizophrenia identified, particularly in females September 6, 2006 F.D.A. seeks to regulate new types of diagnostic tests