Clik here to view.
Gene Fusions Point to a New Type of Sarcoma
The term “sarcoma” encompasses over a hundred forms of rare cancers, and the cause behind many of these forms is unknown. Ewing sarcoma, however, is one sarcoma for which the biology is relatively...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cancer Touches Everyone
23andMe is passionate about fighting cancer. We’re researching specific forms of cancer and treatments (see sidebar) and also learning more generally about cancer through our Cancer Family History...
View ArticleClik here to view.
23andMe Partnering with Patients
By Meghan Mullins Before joining 23andMe, I worked at a more traditional genetic research lab. Like virtually all research centers, we didn’t return genetic results to our research participants. I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
23andMe to Present Data from Sarcoma Research at Oncology Conference
Starting today cancer researchers will be gathering in Chicago at the meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Researchers and doctors at the annual meeting – the world’s largest oncology...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fighting Cancer Together
The American Society of Clinical Oncology recently wrapped up its annual meeting, bringing together health care professionals focused on the fight against cancer. The five days were packed with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Milestone in Sarcoma Research
Each person who has joined 23andMe’s Sarcoma research community has their own reasons for participating, but they all share the same hopes that we have – to find the causes for sarcoma and new...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One in Ten Lives with a Rare Disease
February 28 is Rare Disease Day – a concept first initiated by the European Rare Disease Organization (EURORDIS) and now recognized around the world. Around 6,800 rare diseases have been identified...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Genetics and a rare bone cancer
Late last year researchers with support from the Chordoma Foundation identified a genetic marker associated with that rare form of bone cancer. The Chordoma Foundation has also partnered with 23andMe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Song Draws Focus on Osteosarcoma Research
By Bertram K. Two days after his death in May, Zach Sobiech’s song “Clouds” became the number one download on iTunes and now has surpassed seven million views on YouTube. In it, Zach sings about his...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Health Watch: New Year’s Resolutions, Reproduction and Rare Diseases
Like many people around the world, the health content team at 23andMe rang in 2012 with resolutions of staying healthy and it seemed fitting to delve into the genetics underlying response to diet and...
View Article