Discovery of New Gene Provides Opportunity for Development of New Drugs and Prenatal Screening for Dystonia New York, NY (PRWEB) December 18, 2012 The findings, published online December 9 in Nature Genetics, provide novel insights into the genetic basis underlying PTD. The research study was led by Laurie Ozelius, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The discovery identifies the human G olf (GNAL) gene, the first PTD gene that directly points to the dopamine signal transduction system as the origin of pathophysiology. Exome sequencing of patients in two families with dystonia revealed mutations in GNAL. Further screening of 39 other families with a history of PTD identified another six mutations in this gene. The research provides the potential opportunity for developing new treatments, and prenatal screening tests. Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by repetitive twisting muscle contractions and postures that can affect the face, neck, arms, legs, or torso. Common symptoms include tremors, voice problems, or a dragging foot. The molecular pathophysiology of the disease is poorly understood, in part due to limited knowledge of the genetic basis of the disorder. The disease is most … Continue reading →

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: North America In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture http://www.reportlinker.com/p0763031/North-America-In-Vitro-Diagnostics-Market-Outlook-to-2018--Clinical-Chemistry-Genetic-Testing-Haematology-Histology-and-Cytology-Immuno-Chemistry-Infectious-Immunology-and-Microbiology-Culture.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=In_Vitro_Diagnostic North America In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture Summary GlobalData's new report, "North America In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2018- Clinical Chemistry Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture" provides key market data on the North America In Vitro Diagnostics market Canada and United States. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories Clinical Chemistry, Genetic Testing, Haematology, Histology And Cytology, Immuno Chemistry, Infectious Immunology and Microbiology Culture. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts. Scope - Countries covered include … Continue reading →

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