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Gene Variants Factor into Asthma Attacks October 14, 2009 2:42 PM by Vern Enge: How often do therapists hear the phrase: "It's all in the genes"? It's used to explain everything from brainpower to muscle power and points in between. Now that same uttering might be used to apply to asthma attacks. British researchers are currently Read More...
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It’s All in the Genes March 26, 2009 4:01 PM by Frank Visco: Researchers at Wake Forest University have suggested genetics may explain why only 25% of long-term smokers develop chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases even though 90 percent of COPD is attributed to smoking. The study considered variations in the Read More...
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ACAAI 2008: The Sunny Side of Genomics in Asthma November 7, 2008 6:17 PM by Colleen Mullarkey: Seattle's rain clouds and overcast skies didn't stop presenters from offering a sunny outlook for genomics and personalized medicine in asthma at this morning's breakfast symposium, "Asthma at the Cutting Edge." Stephen Peters, MD, PhD, kicked off the Read More...
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CHEST 2008: If the Gene Fits... October 31, 2008 1:26 PM by Colleen Mullarkey: Some respiratory professionals out there may not have brushed on their knowledge of DNA and gene sequencing since their undergrad or med school days. If that's the case, you might to have a quick refresher because of the landmark COPDGene Study launched Read More...
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