Genomics|Update|Current: Reviews, News & Commentaries

Genomics|Update|Current

Reviews, News & Commentaries

Clinical informatics: Prospects for a new medical subspecialty
Don E. Detmer et al. JAMA, May 13, 2014

Distinguishing between “function” and “effect” in genome biology. 
W. Ford Doolittle et al. Genome Biology & Evolution, May 8, 2014

Epigenetics: Obesity paves the highway for colon cancer
Simon W. Beaven et al.  Sci Transl Med 7 May 2014

The biology and genetics of obesity — a century of inquiries
Jou C, et al. N Engl J Med 2014; 370:1874-1877 2014 May 15

IOM releases new report: Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of genomic science translation - workshop summary

Improving diagnosis and care for inherited heart conditions, by Dr Philippa Brice, PHG Foundation, May 15

Integrating host and tumor genome data holds promise for understanding cancer risk, NCI, May 15

Your DNA enters the digital age: Q&A with NIH director, USA Today, May 15

Genomic Health's Oncotype DX® becomes first multi-gene test for cancer management to be included in National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Genetic Testing Registry, Market Watch, May 14

Phase II feasibility study tests four molecular-based hypotheses in advanced colorectal cancer, by Matthew Stenger, ASCO Post, May 13

Atlas shows how genes affect our metabolism-New atlas of molecules paves the way for improved understanding of metabolic diseases, Sanger Institute, May 11

Health of the nation: why genomics must be made to deliver, PHG Foundation, May 8

New genomics technique could improve treatment and control of malaria,Wellcome Trust, May 8

NHGRI video: Dir. Eric Green discusses biomedical big data, You Tube, Apr 23

Is genetic information different? Lively NHGRI video debate at the Smithsonian (2014)