Posts Tagged ‘genetic’

wanted to know a littl more information about diabetes type 1 and 2 and also if it’s genetic?

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Scientists identify 95 genetic variants associated with cholesterol, triglycerides
( University of Michigan ) A global team of researchers co-led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health has discovered or confirmed 95 regions of the human genome where genetic variants are associated with blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are major indicators of heart disease risk.

Consumer Genetic Tests Under Scrutiny
Questions arise over several companies’ plans for over-the-counter genetic tests. On May 19, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a toughly worded letter to three CEOs, including James Plante of San Diego-based Pathway Genomics. Pathway was preparing to sell an over-the-counter genetic-testing kit at Walgreens. The product, called Genetic Health Report …

Interleukin Genetics reports 166% increase in overall genetic test revenue for first-quarter 2010
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. announced today financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.