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Indulging my inner rat over a few drinks

Posted in ADH1C, Amygdala, Caudate nucleus, CDH13, GATA4, Striatum, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image by Scrunchleface via Flickr A recent GWAS study identified the 3′ region of the liver- (not brain) expressed PECR gene (rs7590720(G) and rs1344694(T)) on chromosome 2 as a risk factor for alcohol dependency.  These results, as reported by Treutlein et al., in “Genome-wide Association Study of Alcohol Dependence” were based on a population of [...]

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echoblog: Larry David makes genetics fun(ny)!

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image by roberthuffstutter via Flickr pointer to: Eye-on-DNA’s post of last nights episode of “Lopez Tonight” where Larry David shared the unveiling of his “Ancestry-by-DNA” results.  He was good sport and it was great to see science as FUN.  His results made me wonder if such ancestry tests are reliable though.

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Krill-sized genetic risk factors caught with fine NRG1 netting

Posted in NRG1, tagged , , , , , , on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia The neuregulin-1 (NRG1) gene is widely known as one of the most well-replicated genetic risk factors for schizophrenia.  Converging evidence shows that it is associated with schizophrenia at the gene expression and mouse model levels which are consistent with its molecular functions in neural development.   However, in several recent genome-wide association studies [...]

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Interview with Dan Weinberger, M.D. on KCNH2 and schizophrenia

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image by Oliver Lavery via Flickr Daniel R. Weinberger, M.D., Chief of the Clinical Brain Disorders Branch and Director of the Genes, Cognition and Psychosis Program, National Institute of Mental Health  discusses the background, findings and general issues of genes and mental illness in this brief interview on his paper, “A primate-specific, brain isoform of [...]

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Catecholaminergic genes may help my son hear things more clearly

Posted in ADRA2A, Frontal cortex, Noradrenaline, Parietal cortex, TH, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This year, my 5 year-old son and I have passed many afternoons sitting on the living room rug learning to read.  While he ever so gradually learns to decode words, eg. “C-A-T”  sound by sound, letter by letter – I can’t help but marvel at the human brain and wonder what is going on inside.  [...]

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podcast: Rett Syndrome Research Trust

Posted in MECP2, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It was a delight today to chat with Monica Coenraads, Executive Director of the Rett Syndrome Research Trust.  The RSRT has teamed up with a deeply focused world-class team of research scientists to translate the fruits of basic research on Rett syndrome into viable cures.   Whether you are a scientist, student or concerned family member, [...]

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echoblog: “survey says” folks for genetic testing

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on September 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia pointer to: Razib Khan’s results (600+ respondents!) survey on genetic testing and psychiatric illness.  Very informative!

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homebrew comics 13

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on September 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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echoblog: Buzz on direct-to-consumer genetic (hype) testing

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia pointers to: “Personalized Genetics: DTC Genetic Tests Are Hype” and “The World of Genetic Genealogy and DTC Genetic Testing Never Sleeps…“ Even though the data collection technology still outpaces the deeper understanding of the data, we’re learning more and more all the time.

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Webcast to NIH conference on family history information

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

pointer to next week’s conference in Bethesda NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Family History and Improving Health.  From the website, “Family history is also critical to determining who will benefit from genetic testing for both common and rare conditions, and can facilitate interpretation of genetic test results.”  You can watch live or later via an archived webcast!

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Coriell personalized genome data starts to flow

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on August 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia Last summer I took a day to drive to Camden, NJ to attend a free lecture & spit event at the Coriell Institute.  Today, I was pleased to find that the data are flowing through their user-friendly web portal.  After about 40 minutes of standardized online family, lifestyle & medical history questionnaires, [...]

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echoblog: Freakonomics hosts Anne Wojcicki

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via CrunchBase pointer to: Great Q&A on Freakonomics with 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki. Nice overview of peoples’ concerns and interests in personal genomes.

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echoblog: Are there more genes associated with schizophrenia than there are genes (in the human genome)?

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image by PhotoJonny via Flickr pointer to: Daniel MacArthur and Neil Walker’s (@ Genetic Future bog) in-depth coverage of various critiques on the recent back-to-back-to-back Nature magazine trifecta (covered here) on GWAS results for schizophrenia.  Rough going for the global corsortia and a major f**king bummer for folks like myself who have been hoping that [...]

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Chongqing Children’s Palace revolutionizes child-rearing – NOT

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged on August 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia Hat tip to Daniel MacArthur who points to this story from CNN. “About 30 children aged 3 to 12 years old and their parents are participating in a new program that uses DNA testing to identify genetic gifts and predict the future“  “For about $880, Chinese parents can sign their kids up [...]

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Oh jeebus, experts say psychiatric diagnoses are the weak component of modern research

Posted in ANK3, CACNA1C, ZNF804A, tagged , on August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia A recent summary statement from the Cross-Disorder Phenotype Group of the Psychiatric GWAS Consortium [doi 10.1192/bjp.bp.108.063156] highlights the recent convergence of GWAS findings in bipolar disorder (ANK3 & CACNA1C) and schizophrenia (ZNF804A).  They also suggest that, “the most useful biological categories and/or dimensional definitions and measures are still unknown” and that “there [...]

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Health management blogger shares personal genome experience

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on July 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

pointer to Jen S. McCabe’s blog on healthcare management and gracious video share of her experience with her 23andMe personal genome data.

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“Imagene” that, Canadian system takes the lead in biomarker-driven mental health

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on July 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image by Getty Images via Daylife While often the object of scorn from its capitalistic southern neighbor, the Canada Foundation for Innovation has just awarded Dr. David Kennedy a large research grant to deploy both neuroimaging and genetic markers in the development of personalised treatment for schizophrenia – through a program dubbed “neuroIMAGENE“.  Dr. Kennedy [...]

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echoblog: House of Lords holds forth on DTC genetics

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia pointer to Mark Henderson’s coverage of how the British NHS may adapt to the rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing.  Among the complexities mentioned were its ubiquity, potential (yet mostly future) benefits and costs of retraining and implementing.  Also, tighter regulatory standards for DTC vendors.

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Grohol plays Hamlet to Kandel the King

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on June 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Image via Wikipedia Amidst the steady stream of basic imaging and genetic science that pours forth into the literature each day (or in response to Eric Kandel‘s latest update on the state of brain science and mental health), how could anyone remain glum?  In Hamlet, the King asks, “How is it that the clouds still [...]

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echoblog: Promethease video demo

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged on June 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Image via Wikipedia Just a pointer to a new step-by-step guide video showing Promethease in action – nice!

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