New Open Access Journal launched by Wiley: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine

Molecular-Genetics-and-Genomic-MedicineToday marks the launch of Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine (MGGM), a new Wiley Open Access journal. Under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Dr. Maximilian Muenke, the journal will provide rapid dissemination of high-quality research in all areas of human, medical and molecular genetics.

small cash advance very cheap

Dr. Muenke, a renowned medical geneticist, trained in pediatrics in his native Germany and then pursued postdoctoral fellowship training in human and clinical genetics at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania. He is now based at a leading research organization in Bethesda, USA. Continue reading

For Some Women, Genes May Influence Pressure to be Thin

For Some Women, Genes May Influence Pressure to be ThinGenetics may make some women more vulnerable to the pressure of being thin, a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders has found. From size-zero models to airbrushed film stars, thinness is portrayed as equaling beauty across Western culture, and it’s an ideal often cited as a cause of eating disorder symptoms in young women.

The researchers focused on the potential psychological impact of women buying into this perceived ideal of thinness. Changes in self-perception and behavior, caused by this idealization, can lead to body dissatisfaction, a preoccupation with weight and other symptoms of eating disorders. Continue reading

Genetic Test Predicts Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder

genetics-autismA team of Australian researchers, led by University of Melbourne has developed a genetic test that is able to predict the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Lead researcher Professor Stan Skafidas, Director of the Centre for Neural Engineering at the University of Melbourne said the test could be used to assess the risk for developing the disorder. “This test could assist in the early detection of the condition in babies and children and help in the early management of those who become diagnosed,” he said. “It would be particularly relevant for families who have a history of autism or related conditions such as Asperger’s syndrome,” he said. Continue reading