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International study identifies new genetic variants indicating risk for prostate cancer

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 14-Sep-2014 Contact: Leslie Ridgeway lridgewa@usc.edu University of Southern California - Health Sciences An international study co-led by Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) scientists and researchers in the United Kingdom has revealed 23 new genetic susceptibility locations indicating risk for prostate cancer. The data study, analyzing more than 87,000 individuals of European, African, Japanese and Latino ancestry, is the largest of its kind and is the first that combines multiple studies across different ethnic populations. "The goal of this research is to identify regions of the genome that contribute susceptibility to prostate cancer that could be used for understanding a man's future risk of developing this disease," said principal investigator Christopher Haiman, Sc.D., professor of preventive medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC. "This research also emphasizes the importance of common genetic variation in the etiology of prostate cancer, and the importance of large-scale international genetics consortia." According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among American men, behind skin cancer. It is estimated that nearly 30,000 men will die of prostate cancer and more than 233,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2014. Past genome-wide … Continue reading →

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Utilization of Psychological Counselling During IVF: Implications for Nursing Practice

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) September 15, 2014 Olive Fertility Centre is proud to announce that they will be presenting a poster, Utilization of Psychological Counselling During IVF: Implications for Nursing Practice, at the September 2014 Canadian Fertility and Andrology Annual Meeting in Quebec City. The poster was co-authored by the Olive team: Dr Jason Hitkari; Kelly Gray RN, MSN; Janice Copeland RN, BSN; and Paula Anderson RN, BSN. While the jury is still out on whether stress can cause infertility, there are studies showing that infertility and fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), are stressful and can have emotional and psychological impacts. However, studies have also found that psychological counselling can mitigate these impacts. "Anything that can be done to support women emotionally and reduce their anxiety and stress during this difficult journey is an important part of our patient care," says Dr Hitkari, co-medical director at Olive Fertility Centre. "At Olive Fertility, we are dedicated to delivering whole patient care which means caring for patients' emotional well-being as well as using the most advanced technology to help them become pregnant. We offer a free counselling session with a specialized fertility counselor with every IVF cycle." Part of … Continue reading →

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Scientists discover possible genetic link to autism, developmental disorders

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

A team of international scientists have found 10 genes with high levels of mutations which they believe could lead to intellectual disabilities including autism. Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Adelaide, Dr Jozef Gecz, said the landmark study was essentially looking for patterns and genetic mutations. "This work really maps a map of a human genome, starting from about 29,000 children with these disabilities, and about 20,000 controls," he said. The team, including scientists from Australia, set out to find genetic mutations that lead to common intellectual disabilities, including autism and language problems. "We look at the differences which are consistent, and of course, statistically, mathematically, significant," Professor Gecz said. "And then the group at the University of Washington in Seattle actually interrogates a selected number of genes, in this case about 26, for next level possible mutations, to see whether there were differences." The team found 10 genes with high levels of mutations, which they believe could lead to intellectual disabilities that present differently in each case. "What it tells us is that these genes for autism, learning disability, and perhaps some of the psychiatric problems, or behavioural problems, are actually the same - they just may … Continue reading →

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Scientists discover genetic link to autism, developmental disorders

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

A team of international scientists have found 10 genes with high levels of mutations which they believe could lead to intellectual disabilities including autism. Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Adelaide, Dr Jozef Gecz, said the landmark study was essentially looking for patterns and genetic mutations. "This work really maps a map of a human genome, starting from about 29,000 children with these disabilities, and about 20,000 controls," he said. The team, including scientists from Australia, set out to find genetic mutations that lead to common intellectual disabilities, including autism and language problems. "We look at the differences which are consistent, and of course, statistically, mathematically, significant," Professor Gecz said. "And then the group at the University of Washington in Seattle actually interrogates a selected number of genes, in this case about 26, for next level possible mutations, to see whether there were differences." The team found 10 genes with high levels of mutations, which they believe could lead to intellectual disabilities that present differently in each case. "What it tells us is that these genes for autism, learning disability, and perhaps some of the psychiatric problems, or behavioural problems, are actually the same - they just may … Continue reading →

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Genetics of Wild Mice Behavior – Hopi Hoekstra – Video

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

Genetics of Wild Mice Behavior - Hopi Hoekstra Sourcce - http://serious-science.org/videos/1549 Harvard Prof. Hopi Hoekstra on the extended phenotype, structure of mice burrows, and addiction encoded in g... By: SeriousScience … Continue reading →

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Lets Play The Sims 3 Perfect Genetics Part 10: All Done! – Video

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

Lets Play The Sims 3 Perfect Genetics Part 10: All Done! Watch as we finish teaching Stephan his skills and Adalyn ages up! My Sims 3 Page: http://mypage.thesims3.com/mypage/becky050890 Origin Account Name: GBabyChallenger My Husband's Sims 3... By: GBabyChallenger … Continue reading →

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The Sims 3 – Perfect Genetics Challenge Ep.49 Boom Goes Marisol – Video

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

The Sims 3 - Perfect Genetics Challenge Ep.49 Boom Goes Marisol Come join me on my latest journey into the complex world of sims 3 genetics, as I try to get perfect foals and perfect children. Will I succeed in getting pe... By: GamerGirlsNetwork … Continue reading →

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Canadians search for CQ genetics

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

IT was a sale with an international flavour - visitors from Argentina, South Africa and Canada converged on Gracemere Saleyards for the National Braford Bull Sale last week. However, it was the Canadians that made their presence felt early into the sale when global genetics company Semex Canada bid $20,000 for 32-month-old Carinya Onslow. Global beef program manager Myles Immerkar made the bid, organised the paperwork and was back on a plane to Canada that afternoon. "I have been here for 10 days looking at tropical breeds - Braford, Brangus, Droughtmaster and Brahmans," he said, before heading off to catch his flight. "We don't have a source of these in our breeding program." The company is set up to provide genetic and breeding solutions to more than 100 countries and exports 25 different beef breeds to global markets. What was missing were the tropical breeds. "We are certainly impressed with the quality of Brafords here." Mr Immerkar bought a Braford bull at the Ascot sale last week and has organised to buy more bulls from different breeds at upcoming sales in central Queensland over the next three weeks. "All the bulls we buy this month will go to the Victoria … Continue reading →

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Genetic Engineering. Stock Footage – Video

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

Genetic Engineering. Stock Footage This is a preview video. Download high quality footage at: http://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/12151081?ref=silverstepper More stock media here: http://www.po... By: Terrance Crespin … Continue reading →

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Can Genetic Engineering Save the Florida Orange?

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2014

Citrus greening, the plague that could wipe out Florida's $9 billion orange industry, begins with the touch of a jumpy brown bug on a sun-kissed leaf. From there, the bacterial disease incubates in the tree's roots, then moves back up the trunk in full force, causing nutrient flows to seize up. Leaves turn yellow, and the oranges, deprived of sugars from the leaves, remain green, sour, and hard. Many fall before harvest, brown necrotic flesh ringing failed stems. For the past decade, Florida's oranges have been literally starving. Since it first appeared in 2005, citrus greening, also known by its Chinese name, huanglongbing, has swept across Florida's groves like a flood. With no hills to block it, the Asian citrus psyllidthe invasive aphid relative that carries the diseasehas infected nearly every orchard in the state. By one estimate, 80 percent of Florida's citrus trees are infected and declining. The disease has spread beyond Florida to nearly every orange-growing region in the United States. Despite many generations of breeding by humanity, no citrus plant resists greening; it afflicts lemons, grapefruits, and other citrus species as well. Once a tree is infected, it will die. (See "Can Parasitic Wasps Help Save America's … Continue reading →

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