Archives by: Mohini Banerjee
Ethical, legal and social issues surrounding research on genetic contributions to anti-social behavior
Aggression and Violent Behavior
Volume 18, Issue 6, November–December 2013, Pages 605–610
By: Colleen M. Berryessa, Nicole A. Martinez-Martin, Megan A. Allyse
Stanford University, Center for ... Read more »
“Jumping Genes” Linked to Schizophrenia
Scientific American
By Tia Ghose and LiveScience
January 2, 2014
New research suggests that some so-called jumping genes that copy and paste themselves throughout the genome ... Read more »
New Center for Research on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Psychiatric, Neurologic and Behavioral Genetics
Press Release Center for ELSI Research of PNB Genetics 01 07 2014
Media Contact:
Rachel Yarmolinsky, 646-774-5353
yarmoli@nyspi.columbia.edu
For Immediate Release
New Center for Research on ... Read more »
Researchers’ views on return of incidental genomic research results: qualitative and quantitative findings.
2013
Klitzman R, Appelbaum PS, Fyer A, Martinez J, Buquez B, Wynn J, Waldman CR, Phelan J, Parens E, Chung WK. Genet Med. 2013 Nov;15(11):888-95. doi: 10.1038/gim.2013.87. Epub 2013 Jun 27.
PURPOSE:
Comprehensive genomic analysis including exome and genome sequencing is increasingly being utilized in research studies, leading to the generation of incidental genetic findings. It ... Read more »
Processes and factors involved in decisions regarding return of incidental genomic findings in research.
2013
Klitzman R, Buquez B, Appelbaum PS, Fyer A, Chung WK.Genet Med. 2013 Sep 26. doi: 10.1038/gim.2013.140. [Epub ahead of print]
Purpose:
Studies have begun exploring whether researchers should return incidental findings in genomic studies, and if so, which findings should be returned; however, how researchers ... Read more »
PRECREST: A phase II prevention and biomarker trial of creatine in at-risk Huntington disease
By: Herminia D. Rosas, MD, Gheorghe Doros, PhD, Sona Gevorkian, MSc, Keith Malarick, BS, Martin Reuter, PhD, Jean-Philippe Coutu, BS, Tyler D. Triggs, BS, ... Read more »
Bioethicists Issue Guidance on Handling Incidental Findings
By: Mike Mitka, MSJ
JAMA. 2014;311(6):562-563. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.285785.
As secondary or incidental findings become increasingly frequent there needs to be an ethical framework for the reporting of ... Read more »
Neuropathologic assessment of dementia markers in identical and fraternal twins
By: Diego Iacono, Inga Volkman1, Inger Nennesmo, Nancy L. Pedersen, Laura Fratiglioni, Boo Johansson, David Karlsson, Bengt Winblad, Margaret Gatz
Brain Pathology DOI: 10.1111/bpa.12127
Abstract
Twin studies ... Read more »
Genome-Wide Schizophrenia Studies Reveal the Complexity of “A Beautiful Mind”
By: Patricia F. Dimond
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
February 28, 2014
Disappointing clinical trial results and genetic studies reinforce need for better schizophrenia treatments.
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Genes maintain stability of autism traits over time
By: Emily Anthes
3 March 2014
Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
Traits that typically accompany autism, such as social impairments and communication difficulties, remain largely consistent as ... Read more »
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