Mutation of CEBPA in familial acute myeloid leukemia

Article Abstract:

Case of a family in which multiple members are affected by acute myeloid leukemia (AML) associated with an identical, 212delC mutation in CEBPA is presented. Three large studies of uniformly treated patients indicate that mutation of CEBPA such as 212delC is an independent favorable prognostic factor and appear to carry an even better prognosis than bZIP mutations.

In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing, Diagnostic substances, Leukemia Diagnostics, Usage, Acute myelocytic leukemia, Leukemia diagnostic reagents

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Is our behavior written in our genes?

Article Abstract:

A new study demonstrated the role of a single gene in specifying sexual behavior in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. The findings prompt provocative thinking about the contribution of genetic factors to sexual orientation in humans, as well as about genes that might underlie a broader spectrum of human behaviors.

Science & research, Behavior Theory, Sexual behavior, Research, Genetic aspects, Human behavior, Drosophila, Behavior genetics, Behavioral genetics, Human acts, Behavioural genetics, Human behaviour

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Case 7-2006: A 47--year-old man with altered mental status and acute renal failure

Article Abstract:

A case study of a 47-year-old man with acute renal failure, altered mental status and a severe metabolic acidosis associated with an anion gap is reported. The final diagnosis of the patient has shown ethylene glycol intoxication.

Acidosis, Acute renal failure, Acute kidney failure

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