Category Archives: Genetics

Contact Information Available for logged-in reporters only Newswise BETHESDA, MD Nearly 900 scientists from 27 countries will attend the 11th International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics organized by the Genetics Society of America (GSA), June 2428, 2014, in Madison, Wisconsin. The conference will feature 600 presentations of cutting-edge research results on topics including embryonic and adult development, functional genomics, regenerative medicine, chemical biology, emerging technologies, evolution, and cancer as well as cardiovascular, digestive, and infectious diseases. In addition to the scientific programming, the GSA has organized several sessions designed to provide career development for the 60% of student and postdoctoral attendees; this includes a daylong pre-conference Trainee Bootcamp that will provide guidance on obtaining research funding and pursuing careers within and beyond academia. One of the highlights of the meeting will be the Chi-Bin Chien Award lecture on Thursday, June 26th, which is presented by an outstanding graduate student, postdoctoral trainee, or recently appointed faculty member. This award honors zebrafish researcher Dr. Chi-Bin Chien (19652011) and his enthusiasm for the discussion of scientific ideas and the synergistic ideas that arise from interactions and open conversation among researchers, his efforts to mentor and support young scientists, and the collaborative and … Continue reading →

Genetics start-up 23andMe said on Friday it is one step closer to resuming sales of its full-fledged health product, with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration accepting its first health report for review. The home genetics company said in a blog post that the FDA will begin evaluating the company's submission for a 510(k) application, a regulatory process that applies to most medical devices sold in the United States. Kathy Hibbs, 23andMe's chief legal and regulatory officer, said in the blog post that the submission focused on one single inherited condition, called Bloom Syndrome. "Once cleared, it will help 23andMe, and the FDA, establish the parameters for future submissions,'' Hibbs writes. Read More 3 promising tech darlings that fell flat In November of 2013, the Google-backed firm stopped selling its $99 DNA test until it obtained marketing authorization from the FDA. 23andMe had previously said in its marketing materials that it could deliver insights about people's genetic predispositions toward "254 diseases and conditions.'' But in a public warning letter last November, addressed to 23andMe's chief executive Anne Wojcicki, the FDA expressed concerns about the "public health consequences of inaccurate results'' from 23andMe's genetic test kit. Bradley Merrill Thompson, a product … Continue reading →

Attack of The B-Team Ep.12 Advanced Genetics Gift I get two genes from DerpTater, So lets use them, Attack of The B-Team BioXx Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/BioXx989 Snuggle- https://www.youtube.com/user/GamingWithSnuggle Willy-... By: Swoco LP … Continue reading →

FAQ| Current Products, Regimen, Diet Genetics (Part One) Links to Videos Mentioned Below... Genetics---https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9gohEFAkE Products-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn33_1WFyZ8 Wash day--- ... By: FusionofCultures … Continue reading →

Genetics and Kidney Disease And Soutions Part 2 Kidney problems are common. And the number of people with serious kidney problems, such as kidney disease and kidney cancer, is increasing.The kidneys are tw... By: MultiSupermedia … Continue reading →

Genetics and Society - Gregory Cochran If you have seen this video multiple times, it's because you haven't subscribed yet! Click subscribe to get the latest content of HCEO's research networks delivered to you. The Human Capital... By: hceconomics … Continue reading →

BRS 2014 - Population Genetics of the Short-tailed Babbler in Singapore - Prof Rheindt and Ms Keren Habitat Fragmentation, Local Extinction and the Loss of Population BRS 2014, 24/05/2014, Function Hall, Speaker 2, Professor Frank Rheindt and Ms Keren Sadanandan. By: Singapore Biodiversity Research Symposium 2014 … Continue reading →

British Heart Foundation'Genetics' A hard hitting DRTV charity ad featuring live action filming and dramatic 4D graphic footage of a baby in a mother's womb. By: hubbleberryspots … Continue reading →

Loreweaver - Rogue Legacy Part 2: Fun With Genetics Will learns some things about Mendel plots. Will's Twitch: http://twitch.tv/loreweaver15 Our Facebook: http://facebook.com/worldsfinestgaming Our Tumblr: http://worldsfinestgaming.tumblr.com. By: World's Finest Gaming … Continue reading →

The BIG Genetics Challenge IGGY's Genetics series culminates in a big essay-writing challenge, in which Members are encouraged to think about whether they would like to sequence their ... By: iggywarwick … Continue reading →