Genetic sequencing alone doesn't offer a true picture of human disease

Duke University Medical Center ^ | January 23, 2011 | Unknown

[decimon]

To each their own ping.

[Eyes Unclouded]

What we need is a human transcriptome project. It’s a real shame money is being wasted on plenty of junk science that is politically connected instead of truly useful endeavors.

[Sacajaweau]

I’m concerned that some of our meds are maneuvering our genes. While after the child bearing years, it may not matter. We’re providing so many meds to younger people for “whatever”, it scares me.

[Pharmboy]

This is meaningless arm-waving...nothing new here. Of course it’s complicated...haven’t these people ever heard of proteomics? Sheesh...looking for headlines is what these people are doing.

[bigheadfred]

That’s why we the Polaroid. Pictures in a minute...

[Hawthorn]

Agreed that they’re publicity seekers, with nothing much new to report. But: The source link for this FR thread takes us not to an “objective” report, but rather to a press release from the Duke Medical Center. Nothing wrong with putting out a press release. On the other hand, there are a number of medical press releases from the past few days that are much more interesting IMO. See:

http://www.eurekalert.org/pubnews.php

[Paladin2]

Apparently cell membranes (and other cell structures) can acquire characteristics independent of the genome DNA that can not only cause problems, but be passed along to progeny.

[decimon]

Coupla things about EurekAlert: Monday is usually a big day for new releases and the newest releases are not always on top. If you’re interested then especially on Mondays check at least to page two for new stuff.

[decimon]

Apparently cell membranes (and other cell structures) can acquire characteristics independent of the genome DNA that can not only cause problems, but be passed along to progeny.

I'm afraid this is too far beyond me for anything to truly be apparent. What I'm getting from this, in short, is that old fashioned individual diagnosis is still needed.

[Paladin2]

"old fashioned individual diagnosis is still needed. "

AND individual treatment (drugs) are likely indicated.

[decimon]

AND individual treatment (drugs) are likely indicated.

That looks right to me.

[Paladin2]

It likely turns out that we all are “Special” after all.

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[decimon]

It likely turns out that we all are “Special” after all.

I know I've been so accused. ;-)

And speaking of special, check out these Ukrainian feminists: Topless feminist protesters show what they're made of.

[SunkenCiv]

I won’t do it I tell ya, I won’t click there!

[decimon]

I won’t do it I tell ya, I won’t click there!

Then the rumors are true. ;-)

[SunkenCiv]

Okay, so, I did click that link (euphemism). I thought it was going to be some hideous joke, but they turned out be pretty hot babes.

[decimon]

Some of the links in the thread are better. They sure ain’t like the Code Pink mutants.

[gleeaikin]

If the common ancestor of the human line and the baboon line did not have the marker, and it developed in the baboon line after the separation, then the human line could easily have developed in Africa.

In fact, according to Stewart and Disotell in 1998, the separation point for the lines leading to humans and apes, and to colobus monkeys and baboons was around 25 million years ago. The baboon and mandrill line separated from the monkey line around 14 million years ago.