Testing for cancer may soon be as simple as a pinprick. Researchers in the United Kingdom say they are developing a universal blood test to detect cancer. So far, the team from the University of Bradford has tested their lymphocyte genome sensitivity test on patients with melanoma, lung cancer and colon cancer.esting for cancer may soon be as simple as a pinprick. Researchers in the United Kingdom say they are developing a universal blood test to detect cancer. So far, the team from the University of Bradford has tested their lymphocyte genome sensitivity test on patients with melanoma, lung cancer and colon cancer.
Aicardi syndrome is a rare neurologic disorder first described by the French neurologist, Dr. Jean Aicardi, in 1965. It occurs almost exclusively in females (46,XX), however, it can also occur in males with Klinfelter Syndrome (47,XXY). A handful of reports in the literature exist of Aicardi syndrome in a normal male. Some of these reports have been disputed, and it is possible that these cases are caused by mosaic mutations of the Aicardi syndrome gene(s).
Stickler syndrome is caused by mutations in certain genes involved in the formation of collagen â one of the building blocks of many types of connective tissues. The type of collagen most commonly affected is that used to produce joint cartilage and the vitreous jelly found within the eyes. Risk factors. Your child is more likely to be born with Stickler syndrome if either you or your partner has the disorder. Complications. Potential complications of Stickler syndrome include: Difficulty breathing or feeding.