Genetics

  • Vanderbilt University

    Four new Alzheimer’s genes uncovered

    Jonathan Haines, director, Vanderbilt Center for Human Genetics Research (Vanderbilt) Vanderbilt researchers, who helped organize a consortium including the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and the Boston University School of Medicine, have identified four new genes linked to… Read More

    Apr 4, 2011

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    Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center launches online genetic research tool

    A new online tool enables cancer patients and researchers to track the latest developments in personalized cancer medicine and connect with clinical research trials. Read More

    Mar 3, 2011

  • Vanderbilt University

    Video: Genetics and politics

    Professor John Alford of Rice University speaks about the correlation between genetics and politics. This MLAS Fall 2010 class, led by Professors John Geer and David Bader, explores how genetics might influence politics. Read more >> Contact: news@vanderbilt.edu (615) 322-NEWS… Read More

    Oct 15, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: What secrets your genetic code holds and celebrating the big 100!

    Uncovering secrets to your future; ‘Dores in digital animation; and happy 100th! [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Jul 20, 2010

  • Vanderbilt University

    The Possibilities of Personalized Medicine

    What if your doctor could tell by reading your genetic code which drugs were most likely to work for you, and which you should avoid, even before you try them? What if a “genetic biopsy” taken from your cancer could pinpoint the treatment most likely to kill the tumor, and… Read More

    Jan 31, 2010