news archive genetic news - September 7, 2005

September 7, 2005

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-	Stem Cell Instability Further Down The Line Study reports that human embryonic stem cell lines cultured for a long period of time develop changes in their genomes that may make them unusable for therapeutic purposes.
-	Detecting Prions In Blood Research may help minimize the spread of prion diseases in the human body.
-	A Key Initiator Of Allergy And Asthma Finding opens up new ways of studying how disabling lung inflammation may be prevented.
-	Triggering New Sensors For Virus Infection Research identifying a new response factor triggered by intracellular sensors of viruses may open up new ways of enhancing our ability to fight infections.
-	Genetic Counseling for Fragile X Syndrome: Updated Recommendations of the National Society of Genetic Counselors These recommendations describe the minimum standard criteria for genetic counseling and testing of individuals and families with fragile X syndrome.
-	Policy Recommendations for Carrier Testing and Predictive Testing in Childhood: A Distinction That Makes a Real Difference Paper examines how five good practice position statements from Canada, UK and USA, produce different recommendations for carrier testing and predictive testing.
-	Modeling Metastasis Two studies report findings that improve our understanding of metastasis.
-	Evolution Discounts Errors Research may shed new light on how to evolve genetic complexity, a key hurdle associated with the development of life on Earth.
-	Reproductive Biology: Enhancing Sperm Vitality Researchers report the application of a new hybrid polymer that boosts antioxidant levels in porcine sperm, enhancing both vitality and lifespan.