Low-Cost Genetic Diagnostic Test for Parkinson's Disease
Filed in archive Diagnostics, Methodologies and Instrumentation , Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics on February 23, 2007
Australian researchers have developed a low-cost genetic diagnostic test for Parkinson's Disease (PD). In contrast to the conventional DNA sequencing which costs about $4,000, the new method employs a'gene-sequencing chip' that screens 17 genes in all, including the six known Parkinson's disease genes plus some other suspects in one simple test, at a cost of $500. In addition, the test is simple, and only involves collecting a sample of blood or saliva.
"In addition to providing a genetic diagnosis it is hoped that our chip will eventually be able to pinpoint genetic changes that help to predict a person's prognosis and even the treatment that best suits them.
"As the test is relatively cheap and only involves collecting a sample of blood or saliva, it could also be made available to the patient's relatives and those at risk of developing PD.
"In addition to being a diagnostic tool, this low-cost chip will allow researchers to undertake an Australia-wide gene-mapping study to identify further genes that are involved in PD.
Volunteers are being sought for both the PD GeneChip trial and the Australia-wide PD gene mapping study. See Howard Florey Institute's press release for more information, including the eligibility requirements for participation in the trial.
"As the test is relatively cheap and only involves collecting a sample of blood or saliva, it could also be made available to the patient's relatives and those at risk of developing PD.
"In addition to being a diagnostic tool, this low-cost chip will allow researchers to undertake an Australia-wide gene-mapping study to identify further genes that are involved in PD.
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In another study, it was mentioned that an impaired sense of smell may predict the development of Parkinson's disease - especially in men.
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