Entries tagged with dna - Channel 10

Are Gene Scans Effective? Microsoft Funds Research To Find Out

sarahintampa — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:21:00 GMT

In an effort to discover the effectiveness of DNA scans, Microsoft has funded a research study, along with Scripps Translational Science Institute, Navigenics, and Affymetrix, which will attempt to answer that question. The study will involve up to 10,000 people who will receive scans of their genomes and then a detailed analysis of the results, including information about more than 20 health conditions that may be changed by lifestyle. Those conditions include diseases like diabetes, obesity, heart attacks, and cancer. Over the course of the next 20 years the behavior of those participants will be tracked. The private data for the participants involved will be stored in HealthVault, Microsoft’s online medical and health information web service. (via SeattlePI, Image credit: mknowles)

DNA Follow-Up

Tina — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:38:00 GMT

Okay, the moment we have all been waiting for...or at least Arztek has been waiting for. :) Many, many months ago I went to Genelex in Seattle to have my DNA tested. We hear lots about deoxyribonucleic acid, but for the most part it's because of paternity and legal issues. Well, I wanted to find out where I was really from, what my health status really looked like, and what drugs I should not be taking. Here's a deep look into my genetic history.

Today in Tech

Erik — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Laura and Tina serve up their most recent fun findings from the net.

Links: DNA Jewelry, LASIK @ Home, Portable Playlist, Uranus Has Blue Rings, XBox Live Diamond Card Typo

Behind the scenes of a real DNA lab

Duncan — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:00:00 GMT

Join Tina on a tour of Genelex, a real DNA lab, and learn about that crazy nucleic acid that we all love. While she's there, Tina starts the process of getting tested to learn about her geographical origins and her ancestral lines... all based on her DNA!

Links: DNA on Wikipedia, Genelex