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#1 Lazarus Long

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Posted 24 July 2012 - 10:02 PM


Hello folks I thought this topic too important to ignore the moment I read the article.

I would expect this organization to be contributing if it isn't already, both toward prize money as well as teams to tackle targeted genes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...=PublicRSS20-sa



Genetic entrepreneur to compete in Genomics X Prize

By Helen BriggsBBC News
Posted ImageGenetic make-up contributes to longevityContinue reading the main story
Related StoriesA race to unlock genetic clues behind living to 100 is set to begin next year, after a US team announced it will compete for the $10m Genomics X Prize.
Genetic entrepreneur Dr Jonathan Rothberg is entering the challenge to identify genes linked to a long, healthy life.
His team - and any other contenders - will be given 30 days to work out the full DNA code of 100 centenarians at a cost of no more than $1,000 per genome.
The race will start in September 2013.

Edited by Lazarus Long, 25 July 2012 - 11:19 AM.

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#2 Lazarus Long

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Posted 25 July 2012 - 11:17 AM

Conversely to the genetics of aging yet perhaps I suspect related, is the genetics of injury. Interestingly enough that too is the subject of a current study, whose results and gene maps we should be watching for when published.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...health-18970982


Olympic Team GB trials gene tests for Injury

By Susan WattsNewsnight Science editor, BBC News
Posted ImageTeam GB's Alex Danson injured her shoulder in May
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Scientists behind Olympic Team GB are working on genetic tests to understand why some athletes are prone to injury, BBC's Newsnight has learned.


Tendon injuries and stress fractures are common in elite athletes, but how and why they happen is less clear. University College London's Prof Hugh Montgomery says they have found a gene they think strongly influences the risk of stress fracture and more will come. It is hoped the research will allow training to be individually tailored.

Diet, repetitive strain and loading are all known to play a part, and scientists say there is clearly a strong genetic element.

Director of the Institute for Human Health and Performance at University College London, Prof Montgomery carried out groundbreaking work on genes and fitness in the 1990s, most notably the "ACE" gene, thought to be linked to endurance.

"If we understood that genetic component we would have a much better understanding of the patho-physiology - the disease processes that let that happen," says Prof Montgomery.

He has been working closely with the English Institute of Sport (EIS), which aims to apply the latest in sports science and medicine for the benefit of Britain's Olympic and Paralympic athletes. EIS's Director of Sport Science, Dr Ken van Someren, told Newsnight he is keen to apply the latest genetics discoveries.

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#3 brokenportal

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Posted 26 July 2012 - 01:54 AM

It's definitely exciting and something to consider getting involved with in some way. We need to diversify the angles we take toward reaching the goal, us and all the communities, and this looks like another great step in that direction. Im going to continue to mull it over and look for opportunities we might be able to consider to help it along.
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Posted 26 July 2012 - 05:52 AM

This has made me feel good this morning. More people working towards the goal or even towards something close to the goal is excellent news! :-D

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#5 ymc

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Posted 02 August 2012 - 02:29 AM

If Dr Rothberg's new machine turns out as good as he claimed, then this can be doable.





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