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Center for Human Genomics at Wake Forest University School of Medicine

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Current Highlights

Cumulative Association of Five Genetic Variants
with Prostate Cancer

Advance Online Publication in the New England Journal of Medicine on January 16, 2008

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For more details regarding the availability of genetic testing for prostate cancer, please visit http://www.proactivegenomics.com/

Dec 11, 2007. Study Finds DAB2IP Gene Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer.

“Our finding suggests the possibility of developing a blood test to gauge disease type so doctors could decide if more aggressive treatment is needed.”---Jianfeng Xu, M.D., Dr.PH

Link to press release:  http://www1.wfubmc.edu/News/NewsARticle.htm?ArticleID=2221

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nov 30, 2007. Researchers Develop Powerful Tool to Study the Genetics of Inflammation.

The study, which was recently published by the Public Library of Science in its online journal PLoS One, has also led to the development of two customized panels for analyzing genetic variations in the inflammation pathways.

Link to press release: http://www1.wfubmc.edu/News/NewsARticle.htm?ArticleID=2213