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- A Specialized Center of Research in Lupus at the University of Virginia School of Medicine
- A Lupus Registry and Repository that researchers across the country can utilize to help identify genes that determine susceptibility to the disease
- A Neonatal Lupus Registry that researchers across the country can utilize to research data and genetic information on neonatal lupus
- Funding for The Lupus Federal Working Group-to focus on lupus research progress
- Research studies to better understand:
- Genetics-genes that are associated with susceptibility to lupus or play a role in the development of lupus
- Biomarkers-something that can be found in cells or tissues that predicts lupus flares or lupus disease process
- The lupus disease process-how it affects different organs, how it behaves in its earliest clinical manifestations
- Treatments, such as the medication rituximab, which lowers the number of white blood cells that produce antibodies
- Overcoming barriers that tend to keep some populations from complying with prescribed treatment.
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Is DNA genetic code or genetic blueprint?
DNA is the genetic code
Advantages of genetic modification?
genetic modification can be bad because animals and stuff are changed to taste better but im not sure if that is genetic engineering
How does genetic engineering rely on a shared genetic code?
for the genetic engenerring to take place it needs genetic code like for a car to drive you need to put gas in it. its simple
Is Achilles tendonitis genetic?
I don't think inflammation is genetic.
What does genetic engineering increase?
Short Answer is: our understanding of genetic engineering.
Are you born with lupus?
Researchers are still discovering genetic issues in lupus. You may be born with the genetic make up that predisposes you to develop lupus later in life. But lupus may or may not develop. In cases of genetically identical twins, both develop lupus in only about 30% of the cases. A baby born to a mother who has lupus might have neonatal lupus which usually clears on its own in six months or so. In some cases the infant might have congenital heart block, but not necessarily lupus.
What are the genetic relationship between the lupus and type 1 diabetes?
genetic relationship between the lupus and type 1 diabetes is important because immune system have in relation with lymphatic system
How is lupus physically passed from person to person?
Lupus is a genetic autoimmune disorder. You are born with it, and it can be treated successfully, however there is no cure.
Is Lupus spread by insects?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease the develps in people who have a genetic predisposition and then are exposed to probable triggers like certain viruses, stress, etc. Lupus is not contagious. Lupus is not blood born. Lupus is not spread by anything including insects.
Where lupus disease can be found what countries?
Lupus is found in virtually all countries of the world. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is not contagious, but rather develops when there is a genetic predisposition and trigger(s).
Why do women commonly get lupus?
Scientists do not know why lupus is so predominant in women, but certainly, hormonal and genetic differences make a contribution.
Is lupus anticoagulant hereditary?
Researchers have found some genes that are more prevalent in lupus patients, suggesting they may be at least in part responsible for the heritability of the disease. Research however, continues.What Are Researchers Trying to Learn About Lupus?Current lupus research projects include:A Specialized Center of Research in Lupus at the University of Virginia School of MedicineA Lupus Registry and Repository that researchers across the country can utilize to help identify genes that determine susceptibility to the diseaseA Neonatal Lupus Registry that researchers across the country can utilize to research data and genetic information on neonatal lupusFunding for The Lupus Federal Working Group-to focus on lupus research progressResearch studies to better understand: Genetics-genes that are associated with susceptibility to lupus or play a role in the development of lupusBiomarkers-something that can be found in cells or tissues that predicts lupus flares or lupus disease processThe lupus disease process-how it affects different organs, how it behaves in its earliest clinical manifestationsTreatments, such as the medication rituximab, which lowers the number of white blood cells that produce antibodiesOvercoming barriers that tend to keep some populations from complying with prescribed treatment.Science has located genes that are more prevalent in lupus patients, indicating a possibility that they could be responsible at least in part for the disease.Lupus is hereditary.Lupusis hereditary.
What is the cause for lupus?
How Is Lupus Diagnosed?There is no single test to diagnose lupus. It may take months or years for a doctor to diagnose lupus. Your doctor may use many tools to make a diagnosis: Medical historyComplete examBlood testsSkin biopsy (looking at skin samples under a microscopeKidney biopsy (looking at tissue from your kidney under a microscope
How is lupus contacted?
Lupus is not contracted. Lupus develops. A person cannot catch lupus because it is not an infectious disease and it is not caused by any pathogen. The exact cause of lupus is not understood. At this point in time, scientists do know there is a genetic component but it is not directly inherited. If you have a first degree relative with lupus your chance of developing the disease is only 10% greater than the normal population. People who are genetically predisposed to develop lupus may or may not develop the disease. A trigger is needed to "turn on" the autoimmune response. Triggers include sunlight, cigarette smoke, and stress. Others are suspected.
Is Lupus inherited?
The cause and cure for lupus are not known at this time. Researchers believe that lupus develops when a person with just the right combination of genes encounters triggers, either extreme or over an extended period of time. All of the genes have not been identified nor have all the triggers. Lupus is not directly inherited. In fact, there are cases of genetically identical twins where one develops lupus and the other does not. This supports the idea that it takes both genetic predisposition AND triggers. Daneil Wallace, MD provides a thorough discussion on this topic in The Lupus Book.
In 1993 scientists realized that what two animals are part of the same species now called Canis lupus familiaris?
Scientists realized in 1993 that the gray wolf (Canis lupus) and domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are part of the same species. This classification was based on genetic similarities and the ability to interbreed.
What is the grey wolf species?
canis lupus canis lupus
