Tag: blood disorder


October 1, 2012

A Milestone in the Fight Against MPNs Marks a Moment to Reflect

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Ashley Gould, 23andMe's Vice President Corporate Development and Chief Legal Officer We recently topped our goal of enrolling 1,000 people with a group of rare blood disorders known as myeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPNs. As a testament to the passion of the people who’ve enrolled in our MPN Research [...]

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July 26, 2012

Three Genes for Blood Clots

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Numerous factors increase a person’s risk for developing blood clots in deep veins, a condition known medically as venous thromboembolism (VTE). VTE starts with the formation of a blood clot deep in the body, usually in the legs, and occasionally escalates into a more serious condition called “pulmonary [...]

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March 16, 2009

SNPwatch: Inherited Genetic Variation May Predispose People For Blood Disorder Mutation Later in Life

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SNPwatch gives you the latest news about research linking various traits and conditions to individual genetic variations. These studies are exciting because they offer a glimpse into how genetics may affect our bodies and health; but in most cases, more work is needed before this research can provide [...]

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