Can big data fight cancer by identifying those genetically predisposed to disease?

Can big data fight cancer by identifying those genetically predisposed to disease?

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Present-day cancer care is reactive. When an individual begins to have symptoms of cancer, a tumor has typically already formed ...
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Using CRISPR to fight antibiotic-resistant ‘superbugs’

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The superbugs are winning the antibiotics wars. CRISPR could turn the tide ...
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Childhood trauma: The kids are not alright, and part of the explanation may be linked to epigenetics

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The old adage about kids being resilient and able to bounce back from early traumas isn't necessarily borne out by ...
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Viewpoint: Should autism be treated as an illness that should be cured?

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“Many of the greatest artists, actors, musicians, scientists, and entrepreneurs of all time were and are autistic. We all serve ...
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Brave new world? Why the public might be ready for gene-edited babies

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Gene-editing tools like CRISPR/Cas9 are rapidly bringing the possibilities forward ...
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Kim Kardashian West’s battle with psoriatic arthritis: Will understanding the genetics of the autoimmune disorder point to a cure?

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While there is no cure, appropriate and early treatment can help prevent major damage to affected parts of the body ...
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How the pursuit of better education, career opportunities may be creating regional genetic inequalities

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Highlighting non-ancestral genetic differences could be an important step in alleviating the harmful results of social stratification ...
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4 things to know about epigenetics, including that most changes are not passed on to offspring

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Far more is unknown about epigenetics than is known. Let’s have a look at what we do know ...
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Chasing origins of anorexia: Are there genetic links to the complicated disorder?

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Anorexia has long been treated as a psychological condition. But recent research, including a landmark genome-wide association study, are prompting scientists ...
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Sensory overload: Some people genetically wired to detest bright lights, big sounds

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'This world is not built for sensitive people. In fact, our world is designed perfectly for those who are detached.' ...
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Knowledge without context: Why consumer genetic tests can spark needless fears, behavioral changes

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Direct-to-consumer genetic tests are growing in popularity. They can tell us a lot about our personal building blocks. But there ...
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GMO wheat could put bread and pasta back on the menu for people with celiac disease

A new wheat could help celiac patients return to a gluten-rich diet without fear of health repercussions ...
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Why this lesser-known CRISPR sibling could be a key tool in fight against drug-resistant bacteria, viruses and parasites

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A “highly specific and programmable” CRISPR tool could become one of our main tools for fighting pathogens ...
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Do humans have a ‘ghost’ ancestor? Artificial intelligence thinks so.

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A third archaic human species may have been identified, this time with deep learning methods ...
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Autism and depression: Study shows why ‘gold standard treatment’ sometimes fails

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The 'gold standard' therapy does not always work and can lead to a worsening of symptoms ...
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Can consumer genetic tests actually make us healthier?

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“I believe genetic testing saved my life,” says Kim Horner, author of “Probably Someday Cancer." ...
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Magic and morality: Why some consumers are afraid of GMOs

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In the eyes of Susan Schenck, GMOs are pretty much the worst thing going in food. As the author of ...
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Genetics and Type 2 diabetes: Why weight loss alone may not be enough for some people

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People who develop Type 2 diabetes fall into one of two categories — those whose blood sugar can be controlled ...
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Selling yourself? These companies want to pay for your genetic information

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Some companies want to rent your DNA - should you let them? ...
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When antidepressants fail: Are we looking at a new kind of depression?

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Depression is one of the most frequently diagnosed mental illnesses, with an estimated 15 percent of the global adult population ...
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Using CRISPR to block production of HIV in infected cells

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Contracting HIV is no longer the death sentence that it was in the 1980s and early 90s. The first cases ...
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome may be linked to genetic mutations

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It’s been called a parent’s worst nightmare, and one that very few of us have ever needed words to describe ...
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Fighting deadly adverse drug reactions through precision medicine

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Lee Tan, a 41-year-old marketing professional and copywriter in Vancouver, Canada, was diagnosed with high blood pressure three years ago ...
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Chasing the ‘warrior gene’ and why it looks like a dud so far

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The year is 2025. The US has gone to war. Young Americans are being conscripted in droves, and those with ...
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Marijuana and epigenetics: Are we moving too quickly with legalization?

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Some research suggests there could be health implications related to a surge in legalized marijuana use in the US. One ...
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Yoga may be good for your mind, body–but what about your genes?

Genetic Literacy Project | 
Research suggests that yoga, and similar mindfullness-focused activities, may foster genetic changes that help people cope with stress and avoid ...
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Lose energy after eating broccoli or taking aspirin? Mystery behind salicylate intolerance

Genetic Literacy Project | 
The rare disorder has proven difficult for doctors to diagnose, but some estimates suggest the condition is more common than ...
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Proceed with caution: National Academies offers ‘qualified support’ for gene editing ‘abnormal’ embryos

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The door to gene-edited humans was opened a crack by a joint National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of ...
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