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Research offers reassurance for patients with some cancer-linked genes

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As more people receive genetic testing after a cancer diagnosis, newer variants have been identified that increase the risk of developing cancer. A recent study led by the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center finds that patients with three of these variants face no extra risk of dying from their cancer.

Breast-conserving therapy linked to breast shrinkage

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For women with early-stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT)—including radiation therapy (RT)—leads to progressive reduction in breast size over time, reports a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Park entrances may be hotspots for infective dog roundworm eggs

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In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location.

Partnering diet and intestinal microbes could protect against GI disease

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Despite being an everyday necessity, nutrition is something of a black box. We know that many plant-based foods are good for us, but we don’t always know why. Our intestinal microbiome, which helps break down these foods once we consume them, is another black box. What role do our gut bacteria play?

Study explores what motivates LGB parents to have more children

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A new study found that only sociodemographic factors—including the parent’s age, number of current children, economic status, and level of religiosity—predict the desire and intention to have more children among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) parents. The study was led by Dr. Geva Shenkman-Lachberg of the Dina Recanati School of Medicine at Reichman University, in collaboration with Yuval Shaia of Reichman University and Dr. Kfir Ifrah of Ruppin Academic Center.

Knowledge of genetics and genomic medicine is crucial for mental health providers, says study

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In a manuscript published in the American Journal of Psychiatry titled “Psychiatric Genetics in Clinical Practice: Essential Knowledge for Mental Health Professionals,” the authors provide updated guidelines on what mental health professionals should know about the latest advances in genetics and how genetics can inform clinical psychiatric practice.

Common drug combinations affect Alzheimer’s Disease pathology differently in male and female mice

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Certain widely used drug combinations may either slow down or worsen the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, but their effects differ between sexes. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia, highlights these important findings.

Testing for just three genes could help prevent 75% of avoidable side effects for certain medications

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A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the UK medicines regulator are associated with medications where side effect risk is partly dependent on the patient’s genes. Of this subset of ADRs, 75% were associated with only three genes that impact how the body processes medication. Genetic testing before prescribing could therefore help avoid ADRs in these cases.

DNA from the mother and father are handled differently in the newly formed embryo, researchers discover

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Researchers at the Center for Embryology and Healthy Development (CRESCO) aim to find out why so many early embryos fail in their development. New insights into how maternal and paternal DNA is replicated during the initial stages of pregnancy are contributing pieces to the puzzle.

Few disinfectants are capable of inactivating hepatitis A virus, study shows

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The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is one of the main causes of viral hepatitis and is responsible for an estimated 159,000 infections and 39,000 deaths each year. To prevent infection, it is recommended to disinfect surfaces, especially when infection rates are high.

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Research offers reassurance for patients with some cancer-linked genes

Breast-conserving therapy linked to breast shrinkage

Park entrances may be hotspots for infective dog roundworm eggs

Partnering diet and intestinal microbes could protect against GI disease

Study explores what motivates LGB parents to have more children

Knowledge of genetics and genomic medicine is crucial for mental health providers, says study

Common drug combinations affect Alzheimer’s Disease pathology differently in male and female mice

Testing for just three genes could help prevent 75% of avoidable side effects for certain medications

DNA from the mother and father are handled differently in the newly formed embryo, researchers discover

Few disinfectants are capable of inactivating hepatitis A virus, study shows

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