Archive for the ‘Genetics’ Category

Posted on April 24, 2023
A recent publication by researchers at Tulane University hypothesizes MTHFR mutations lead to folate deficiency, resulting in hypermobility. The researchers also propose these mutations may cause or contribute to a form of hypermobile EDS. Journalist Karina Sturm spoke with Jacques Courseault, physical medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine doctor at Tulane’s Hypermobility and EDS clinic, […]

Posted on March 29, 2023
Exciting news from Poland! Researchers from the Department of Clinical Genetics at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torún, Poland, released a preprint of research that may hold the answers to the cause of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) for a part of the patient population. Specifically, Junkiert-Czarnecka et al. investigated the MIA3 gene in people with hEDS […]

Posted on October 20, 2015
Watch the recording of this free webinar. Dr. Mitzi Murray presents “How, Why and When: Genetic Testing in EDS for the Non-Geneticist”.

Posted on May 19, 2015
Watch this FREE video presentation! Dr. Brad Tinkle presents “Introduction to Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome”. Sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com _ Click here for the recording of this presentation _ Click here for the slides used in this presentation _ To browse MORE VIDEO presentations by other EDS Experts – Click Here (then select “previous page” to view more recordings.) _ About our […]

Posted on May 8, 2014
On May 7th, Dr. Staci Kallish spoke about cardiac manifestations in EDS. EDS Awareness’ Doctor Speaker Series is a webinar program hosted by EDSawareness.com and sponsored by www.bodysupportstore.com Upcoming FREE sessions will be offered the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Hope you can join us! CLICK HERE for the recording More about Dr. Staci Kallish Click […]

Posted on April 21, 2014
Better, faster and more economical methods are emerging to analyze the genetic factors affecting our health. “Genetic factors play some part in nearly all health conditions and characteristics. However, there are some conditions in which these factors are almost fully responsible for causing the condition. These are called genetic disorders, or inherited […]

Posted on April 14, 2014
EDS Awareness invites you to watch this FREE webinar recording! On April 9th, Dr. Golder Wilson spoke about Ehlers-Danlos Spectrum and Dysautonomia. Click here for Audio Only Recording link Click here for Dr. Wilson’s slides PRESENTER: Dr. Golder N. Wilson is a pediatric geneticist Topic: Ehlers-Danlos Spectrum and Dysautonomia INVITE YOUR FRIENDS: Spread the knowledge! […]

Posted on December 9, 2013
Listen to a debate about ethical and legal issues of direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Link is provided below. The debate was spurred on November 22, when the FDA ordered the 23andMe company to stop marketing its product– $99 genetic test offered direct-to-consumers. The FDA warning letter indicated that the company hadn’t secured marketing authorization and expressed concern that inaccurate results could […]