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DNA yields new clues in Marcotte murder case – The Landmark

Posted: March 1, 2017 at 8:47 pm

Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early speaks to the public at a press conference.

PRINCETON Its been nearly seven months since Vanessa Marcotte left her mothers Princeton home for an afternoon jog and never returned. More than half a year since her body was found in the woods off Brooks Station Road, her murder remains unsolved.

Investigators are still searching for her killer, but in the months that have passed that search has gotten narrower, and last week, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early announced that that hunt has gotten a step closer. They do not know the name of the man who killed Vanessa, but they do know another key to his identity: they have his DNA.

In a press conference outside of the Princeton Town Hall Annex, a tiny parking lot usually filled with municipal employee cars, Early stood before reporters and television news cameras last Thursday to announce a new development in the case that the mans DNA, combined with with information from more than 1,300 tips that have poured in since August, have led to some key clues as to who Vanessas murderer is.

Early said that they have narrowed their search and are looking for a Hispanic or Latino male with light to medium complexion, of average height and with an athletic build. At the time of the murder, he had a shaved head or very short hair. He is approximately 30 years old and would have sustained scratches around the face, neck, arms, hands and upper body on Aug. 7 and dates forward of that, Early said.

Sifting through more than 1,000 tips and a very precise science yielded the new description of the person of interest in the case the first major development thats been announced since police said they were looking for a dark SUV in connection with the murder last November. Along with testing at Massachusetts State Police labs, the DNAwas sent for more detailed testing at Parabon NanoLabs, a small Virginia-based company whose DNA engineers are performing groundbreaking work.

Staffed by a team of scientists and technologists, Parabon is leveraging the enormous power of DNA with recent advances in DNA sequencing, processing and manufacturing technologies. They offer a forensic DNA analysis service that predicts the physical appearance and ancestry of an unknown person from DNA, used by law enforcement across the country for generating investigative leads, narrowing suspect lists, and identifying unknown remains.

DNA carries the genetic instruction set for an individuals physical characteristics, producing the wide range of appearances among people, according to their description of DNA phenotyping. By determining how genetic information translates into physical appearance, it is possible to reverse-engineer DNA into a physical profile. Snapshot reads tens of thousands of genetic variants (genotypes) from a DNA sample and uses this information to predict what an unknown person looks like.

Were very confident in our description that weve given you today that this is our person of interest, Early said at last weeks press conference. Since it is an active investigation, Early said he was limited in the questions he could take, but emphasized the coming up with the physical description is a very significant development in the case.

Indeed, similar clues have been a turning point in other unsolved cases. Just last week, police investigating a 20-year-old cold-case rape and killing in Costa Mesa, California, used DNA phenotyping to pinpoint the identity of a suspect.

Early would not say if Marcotte was specifically targeted, nor exactly where the DNA was collected. He said police officials have been able to rule out a connection to the murder of a female jogger in Queens around the same time.

We are asking the publics help in locating this particular person of interest, Early said, but cautioned that the man should

not be confronted. Im here today to urge the public to please, if you think you have something, give a call on the tipline.

Vanessa Marcottes naked and partially burned body was found in the woods not far from her home on Brooks Station Road. She worked for Google and lived in New York City, but was home that weekend visiting her family. Marcotte, 27, went out for a jog several hours before she was due to catch a bus to New York. When she did not return, a search was undertaken. Early thanked police chief Michele Powers, MSP detective lieutenant Dennis Hunt, Colonel Richard McKeon and Secretary of Public Safety Dan Bennett for their efforts, assistance and resources in this investigation.

State police detectives, Mass. State Police and Princeton Police are continuing to follow every tip and every lead they get in this case, Early said.

After the news conference, Vanessa Marcottes uncle, Steve Therrien, released the following statement: The family of Vanessa Marcotte wishes to thank the District Attorney, his staff, the detectives of the Mass State Police assigned to the case, and the Princeton Police Department for their relentless efforts and the tremendous support that they have shown us throughout this ordeal.

The family thinks that this development of a profile of a person of interest will be very helpful in getting the public to rethink and re-examine the events of Aug. 7, 2016 and help identify an individual who might have been on Brooks Station Rd on that day and subsequently had scratches and cuts that were clearly visible on his person. No tip is too small to call in.

Vanessa went for a walk on the lovely afternoon of Aug. 7, 2016. She did nothing wrong. She deserves justice.

Anyone knowing a man fitting the description is asked to call the MSP tipline at 508-453-7589. The tipline is anonymous.

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We Got Our DNA Tested, Here’s How It Actually Works – Seeker

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In 1953, we found the double-helix shape of DNA, the building block of all life as we know it. In 2003, humans finally sequenced our own DNA, which was a huge milestone in understanding ourselves. But today, with a few clicks, we can order a DNA testing kit to see what these blocks build for each of us.

A, T, C, and G are the base compounds of DNA, and they come in pairs. There are about three billion pairs in each DNA strand. So many, that we can only sample a few. Scientists do research all the time to identify specific groups of these pairs called genes. Genes can cause blue eyes, thick earwax, or even tell where you're really from.

As scientists get more and more DNA samples they'll be able to compare more and more people to find these genetic components that make up our lives by comparing all these different genomes. When you get tested, you can elect to add your DNA to the world-wide database of humanity.

To learn more about how DNA testing really works, check out the video above.

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FDA addresses modern genome editing technologies in animals – American Veterinary Medical Association

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Safe And Ethical Ways To Edit The Human Genome – IFLScience

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The National Academies of Science and Medicine (NASEM) released a report on Feb. 14 exploring the implications of new technologies that can alter the genome of living organisms, including humans.

Although scientists have been able to edit genes for several decades, new genome editing technologies are more efficient, more precise and far less expensive than previous ones. One of these techniques, known as CRISPR-Cas9, could allow for new applications ranging from editing viruses and bacteria to animals, plants and human beings.

For example, scientists could design pest-resistant plants. They could modify the genome of animals, bacteria and viruses to help fight diseases and plagues.

CRISPR could potentially be used by almost anybody willing to tinker with the genome. This, and the fact that it can be used either for beneficial or harmful purposes, have raised fears that CRISPR could become a weapon of mass destruction.

CRISPR could also be used to modify the human genome. The big question scientists are wrestling with is whether these technologies should be used to make modifications in human reproductive cells. Changes made in these cells are heritable from one generation to the next, and are called germline modifications.

Some scientists working with these techniques called for a moratorium for editing that could result in germline modifications. Others thought that a prudent path for using these technologies was needed.

The NASEM report did not endorse a moratorium. But it recommended that at least 10 stringent conditions should be met before authorizing this use. The report also said that more discussion with wide public participation was needed before proceeding with human germline modification.

I explore the ethical and policy questions raised by emerging technologies such as CRISPR at the Duke Initiative for Science and Society. I am particularly interested in how different countries regulate these technologies.

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Baylor’s Human Genome Sequencing Center looks to bring adult whole genome sequencing to clinical space with … – Baylor College of Medicine News…

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The National Heart Lung and Blood Institutes (NHLBI) Trans-Omics for Precision Medicine (TOPMed) program has named the Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) at Baylor College of Medicine as a participant in a groundbreaking half-billion dollar program to bring whole genome sequencing and other omic technologies that monitor the expression of the genome in response to the environment, to the forefront of clinical research.

Through its TOPMed program, NHLBI is expanding its dedication to advancing the understanding of the underpinnings of complex diseases and how they develop. Previously, the HGSC was awarded funding by NHLBI to sequence whole genomes for TOPMed studies such as sickle cell disease, and venous thromboembolism and will continue to expand this effort in the next phase of the program. The new contract will span five years. In addition to the whole genome sequencing component, the TOPMed program will also provide analysis of other datatypes over the course of the contract period, including RNA transcription sequencing, DNA methylation, metabolomics profiles, and other omics, including analysis of the microbiome. The initial award from NHLBI supports the whole genome sequencing of 20,000 samples at the HGSC in the first year of the program.

There is a significant need for large sample sizes; a need that goes beyond the research setting and into the clinic, said Dr. Richard Gibbs, director of the HGSC and professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor. We are grateful to be a part of the TOPMed program which will allow us to access this large sample number and obtain valuable insights into adult heart disease, sickle cell disease, atrial fibrillation and other heart, lung and hematologic disorders.

To support this trans-omic approach, the HGSC will continue its ongoing collaboration with the Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research (CMMR) at Baylor and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health, which would aid in executing the methylation and metabolomics tasks. The team was deemed eligible to perform all elements of these additional analyses.

The TOPMed program and resulting data will allow us to better understand the link between pediatric and adult disease genes, thereby creating enhanced diagnostics for adult diseases and disorders. There are direct clinical applications to improve and individualize care for these adult diseases within the Texas Medical Center, said Dr. Eric Boerwinkle, dean of UTHealth School of Public Health and associate director of the HGSC.

The HGSC has been operational for more than 20 years, gaining international recognition as a large-scale DNA sequencing and analysis center, and is currently a Center for Complex Disease Genomics supported by the National Institutes of Health and the National Human Genome Research Institute. A key mission of the HGSC is to use genetic approaches to guide discovery and diagnosis of human disease, which offers insight into new therapeutic strategies, echoing the bench-to-bedside framework that is the foundation of the national Precision Medicine Initiative. This mission has been greatly enhanced and facilitated by a collaboration with Boerwinkle, who leads a group of population and data scientists at UTHealth with expertise in analyzing genomic information to discover new disease genes and improve diagnosis. The TOPMed project will better enable the HGSC and UTHealth to pursue this mission to move adult whole genome sequencing into the clinical setting, supporting the advance of precision medicine.

The whole genome and other data made available by TOPMed has the capability to be analyzed to provide a more comprehensive picture of what factors may lead to, or protect against, common disease development. The UTHealth team is one of four analysis centers in the country catalyzing new discoveries using this data.

The TOPMed program encourages data sharing and collaboration among institutions across the United States and will encourage an integrative analysis approach, which will be crucial to understanding the mechanisms that contribute to development of these common adult diseases, said Ginger Metcalf, director of project development at the HGSC. The resources available to us at Baylor and in the Texas Medical Center make us uniquely poised to facilitate multi-omic approaches for the study of complex disease.

The flow of data will begin with the HGSC, which will receive samples from NHLBI investigators. The HGSC will perform the whole genome sequencing, and is eligible for RNA sequencing, operably distributing the samples to UTHealth for methylation and metabolomics profiling, and to Baylors CMMR for metagenomic analysis as program needs dictate. The data from all three sources would then be funneled into a data sharing portal and relayed back to TOPMed.

Introducing novel -omics data sources into this phase of the TOPMed program will accelerate the discovery of diagnostics and treatments in ways that are not possible with single dataset approaches. Programs such as TOPMed are paving the way for precision medicine innovations that will shape clinical practice in the near future, said Dr. Joseph Petrosino, founding director of the Baylor CMMR.

The HGSC has increased its number of Illumina sequencing machines to accommodate the large sample size of the TOPMed program. This represents a 30 percent increase in our whole genome sequencing capacity, allowing us to support NHLBI and other programs which seek to use genomics to better understand disease development and identify potential therapeutic targets, said Donna Muzny, Director of Operations at the HGSC. The HGSC is prepared to leverage the framework made possible by the TOPMed program to execute other multi-omic studies.

The NHLBI contract is a huge contribution to the research community here at Baylor, and for the Texas Medical Center as a whole. The scope of whole genome research it will allow us to execute and apply to the clinical setting is groundbreaking, and I look forward to seeing what we are able to discover in the realm of adult hematological disorders as a result, said Dr. Adam Kuspa, senior vice president and dean of research at Baylor.

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Geneticists Are Pioneering a Way to Postpone Death Using Human DNA – Futurism

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The Path to Human Longevity

When J. Craig Venter successfully mapped the human genome some 17 years ago, it was partly due to impatience. Venter found the government-funded Human Genome Project to be too slow moving, so he launched his own genomic effort. He was able to fully sequence human DNA two years ahead of what was planned. Subsequently, Venter was the first person to have his complete DNA sequenced.

For a man like Venter, this was all just the first step. Now, hes involved with a project that focuses on the other end of a humans life.

Venter is looking to cheat death through his new firm,Human Longevity, Inc. (HLI),which he put together using a $300 million investment from organizations such as Celgene and GE Ventures. HLI employsdata from human genomics and machine learning technologyin an attempt to postpone death by a few years or, perhaps, even decades.

In order to get a more complete picture of when death may occur, HLI needs to gather enough DNA information from enough people. Crucial to the effort is what they call the Health Nucleus, a $25,000 executive physical thats very thorough and includes blood tests, MRIs, organ ultrasounds, and cognitive exams.

Some doctors are skeptical of this approach. Weve been down this road of investigating healthy patients, and its been a sordid road, Benjamin Davies, a urologist at the University of Pittsburgh, toldForbes. But Venter isnt fazed. Were screening healthy people, and a lot of physicians dont like that, he noted. My response is: How do you know theyre healthy? We use a definition of health out of the Middle Ages: If you look okay and you feel okay, youre deemed healthy. We have a different way of looking at people.

Through HLI, Venter wants to go beyond what the Human Genome Project achieved. Its no longer just about mapping the average DNA, but the individual differences in every persons DNA.

Thanks to new technology, Venter can find these genetic variations. Today, for about $1,000, the most modern desktop DNA sequencer can map a persons complete genome in a matter of days. Thats about a thousand times more powerful than the huge DNA sequencing machines of the past. The idea is to be able to see all the possible genetic arrangements to better understand the mechanisms of death for every person.

HLI has already sequenced DNA from 40,000 people, courtesy of clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies Roche and AstraZeneca. Venter wants to supplement this with more information, hence the Health Nucleus physicals, which also serve as a revenue generator for HLI. Beginning this year, he expects to serve 2,000 people annually. Thats more than $50 million in potential revenue.

While Venter takes the genomics route in longevity research, his isnt the only effort out there that aims to prolong human life. Experts are beginning to viewaging as a disease, and diseases can be cured. Anti-aging research is expansive, covering not just geneticsbut also cellular processes. Some have even developedinjections to extend fertility. Many are in the race to extend human life, but will Venter once again be the first to finish?

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AARP Bulletin’s March Issue Features ’50 Great Ways to Live Longer … – PR Newswire (press release)

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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --From pills that harm and cancer beaters to where you should consider living and why the ripeness of your fruit matters, AARP Bulletin releases a fascinating health package that reveals brand new insight into what helps or hinders human longevity. Genetics account for just 25 percent of a person's longevity. The rest is up you! Check out this month's Bulletin cover story "Live Longer! 50 Proven Ways To Add Years To Your Life" that includes the ultimate list of tips and tricks to live longer.

Each year, ten percent of the overall Medicare budget is lost to fraud and costs taxpayers $60 billion. In an exclusive investigation titled, "Medicare Fraud's New Face," AARP unveils how immigrants are being targeted in multimillion-dollar schemes to steal federal tax dollars. According to the Medicare Fraud Strike Force, there have been 2,185 criminal indictments since March 2007, and 75,050 calls were made to the fraud hotline between October 2015 and March 2016.

Other Stories in the March AARP Bulletin include:

How Much Would You Spend To Keep Your Pet Healthy? A healthy pet costs you just a few hundred dollars a year. But when Fido or Fluffy get gravely sick or injured, the bills can jump to tens of thousands of dollars. Knowing when it's sensible to spend the money is one of the toughest decisions a pet owner will ever face. The March issue of AARP Bulletin offers compassionate expert advice on how to handle your pet's larger health challenges. Plus: seven ways to save on veterinary costs without sacrificing quality of care.

Get Prepared for Rising Interest Rates After years of historically low interest rates, a series of increases to mortgage, savings and other borrowing rates could affect your finances. AARP Bulletin offers a full guide for consumers on what it could mean for them, plus how to prepare and protect themselves.

Scam Speak: Learn the Terms Con Artists Use Fraud expert Sid Kirchheimer offers an A-Z lexicon of larceny in the March issue of AARP Bulletin, including all the terms used today by scammers trying to get rich quick along the way, unveiling many of the most prevalent scams happening right now. Did you know a "Ghosting" is the term for identity theft of a deceased person?

A Less Taxing Retirement Fewer deductions, bewildering rules and quarterly payments make retirement taxes surprisingly complicated. AARP Bulletin shares five of the top challenges for post-retirement filing and offers solutions for each to file easier and save more.

10 Ways to Sneak Fitness Into Your Day No time for exercise? Every day is packed with opportunities to sneak in a little fitness no gear, clothes changes or hassle involved. AARP Bulletin's March issue includes what might be the world's first invisible workout routine: how to exercise your whole body when standing in line!

Learn more at http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/. Interviews with AARP's experts are available upon request.

About AARP BulletinThe definitive news source for AARP's members, AARP Bulletin (http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/) reaches more than 23.5 million households each month in print, with additional news and in-depth coverage online. Covering health and health policy, Medicare, Social Security, consumer protection, personal finance, and AARP state and national news developments, AARP Bulletin delivers the story behind the key issues confronting 50+ America. The monthly consumer-oriented news publication has become a must-read for congressional lawmakers and Washington opinion leaders, and it provides AARP members with pertinent information they need to know.

About AARPAARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into 'Real Possibilities' by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world's largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. To learn more, visit http://www.aarp.org or follow @aarp and our CEO @JoAnn_Jenkins on Twitter.

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$4.6 Billion Predictive Genetic Testing And Consumer/Wellness … – Business Wire (press release)

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Predictive Genetic Testing And Consumer/Wellness Genomics Market By Application And Trend Analysis From 2013 To 2025" report to their offering.

The global predictive genetic testing & consumer/wellness genomics market is anticipated to reach USD 4.6 billion by 2025

Key drivers attributing to the market expansion include rising awareness pertaining to the use of genomic tests for the prediction of gene susceptibility for probability of disease development. Genetic data in the ecosystem increases when consumers buy direct-to-consumer genomics products or participate in clinical research trials.

Rising encouragement for the use of these products is anticipated to propel industrial growth. Expansion in the range of consumer genetic tests by market entities is anticipated to fuel progress in the market in the coming years. Introduction of novel platforms anticipates the DNA-powered applications thus rising market penetration.

Moreover, the pharmaceutical companies are also engaged in partnerships with genomics companies in order to develop novel therapeutics on the basis of genotypic and phenotypic correlations. For instance, in April 2016 a ten-year deal was signed between Human Longevity Inc. (HLI) and AstraZeneca, in which HLI is supposed to sequence 500,000 genomes of the clinical trial population of AstraZeneca. This data is to be used for the identification of novel drug targets. The deal also provides AstraZeneca with access to the proprietary knowledgebase in order augment biomarker discovery, and facilitate drug development.

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Relief From Itchy Eczema May Come In The Form Of A Shot : Shots … – NPR

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A new treatment may help reduce the itch of atopic dermatitis, which will reduce flare-ups. Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption

A new treatment may help reduce the itch of atopic dermatitis, which will reduce flare-ups.

People with moderate to severe eczema may benefit from new treatments that significantly reduce the intense itching that comes with the scaly skin disease.

A study published Wednesday finds that the antibody nemolizumab, given as a monthly injection, not only reduces itching significantly but also clears up many of the patches of dry, inflamed skin that are part of the disease. It appears in the New England Journal of Medicine.

"At 12 weeks there was very significant improvement," says dermatologist Jon Hanifin of the Oregon Health and Science University. "Not 100 percent, but patients were delighted not to have the itching that was keeping them up at night."

The study was done in 216 patients with moderate-to-severe eczema to determine the best dose of nemolizumab. They were randomized to receive either a placebo or a low, moderate or high dose of the drug, injected once a month.

Those who got the low dose reported a 44 percent reduction in itching, using a scale of 1 to 10. Patients who received moderate doses reported a 60 percent reduction in itching, while patients getting high doses reported 63 percent less itching.

"There was a consistent improvement across the dosing range and the best one was the moderate dose," says Hanifin. "So we may be able to treat patients with smaller doses" [than we thought.]

Eczema, also called "atopic dermatitis," is caused by a malfunction in the body's immune system, leading to a loss of the proteins needed to form a protective skin barrier.

About 35 million Americans are estimated to have some form of the disease. The majority have mild cases which are usually helped with moisturizers to prevent dry skin and sometimes prescription medications to reduce inflammation.

But about 10 percent of patients have moderate to severe eczema which, according to Hanifin, is a "conservative estimate."

For these patients, the severe itchiness can make it nearly impossible to sleep and the creams typically used to soften dry skin and relieve itching may not work very well. They often have to take time off work and see several doctors before finding one that can help treat the chronic disease.

In an editorial accompanying the study, pediatrician Lynda Schneider, who directs the Allergy Program at Boston Children's Hospital, says the new medication is uniquely promising because it targets the need to scratch. "If you can target the itching, this makes a big difference."

"If patients aren't scratching they are not disrupting the skin barrier," she says. When the barrier is broken, bacteria can pass through the skin, exacerbating the scaly rash. Therapies like this one that boost the immune system and help treat moderate to severe eczema are an exciting advance, Schneider says.

Nemolizumab is one of several drugs being studied in a new class of medications for eczema that act on the immune system. Researchers have focused in particular on the role of cytokines chemicals that are released when the immune system kicks into gear in response to a bacterial or viral invader.

In eczema and other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks itself. Cytokines called interleukins are released, which block the production of proteins that are needed to keep the skin's barrier properties intact.

Nemolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody developed to block the production of these interleukins and prevent the loss of the protective proteins.

The study's design and analysis was paid for nemolizumab's maker, Chugai Pharmaceuticals. A note in the article says the academic authors, which include Hanifin, vouch for the "completeness and accuracy" of the data.

Another drug, Dupilumab, works in a similar fashion and is undergoing a final review at the Food and Drug Administration. A decision whether to approve could come within weeks or months.

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Guttate psoriasis – two lifestyle habits that trigger rash | Life | Life … – Express.co.uk

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Psoriasis can be itchy, sore and uncomfortable - with many sufferers picking their plaques until the skin is broken and it bleeds.

Guttate is just one sub-type of psoriasis and is characterised by patients developing multiple small scaly plaques on the skin usually of the torso and limbs.

Dermatologist Dr Daniel Glass works at The Dermatology Clinic London, 55 Harley Street. The top-rank professional listed some advice for psoriasis sufferers.

Talking to Express.co.uk about guttate psoriasis, Dr Glass said: "The rash often develops very quickly, usually within a couple of days, and may follow a streptococcal infection of the throat.

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"It tends to affect young adults and in most cases, has a good chance of clearing completely. It can affect anyone but is more common in people with a family history of psoriasis."

The dermatologist revealed smoking, drinking and having tattoos can all bring about flare-ups of the condition.

He explained: "Guttate psoriasis in particular can be linked to infection with a bacteria called streptococcus, which commonly manifests itself as a sore throat.

"A few days after the infection, the rash may begin to flare. If a patient has a proven recent streptococcal sore throat, then it may be useful to prescribe a course of antibiotics.

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Resist the itch - Eczema is almost always itchy no matter where it occurs on the body and although it may be tempting to scratch affected areas of the skin, this should be avoided as much as possible

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"For psoriasis in general, alcohol or smoking may trigger the rash.

"Certain medications such as beta blockers can also make psoriasis worse. Obesity is associated with psoriasis and exercise and losing weight can be beneficial."

What is the main cause of it? Can anyone get it?

He said: "Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects about 2% of the population.

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"Guttate psoriasis is a sub-type of psoriasis, characterised by patients developing multiple small scaly plaques on the skin usually of the torso and limbs.

"As Gutta is Latin for tear drop, guttate psoriasis resembles a shower of small red, scaly tear drops that have fallen down on the body."

Cutting out sugar from your diet could help psoriasis sufferers alleviate the symptoms of the skin condition.

Hidden sugars may be in foods you werent even aware contained the sweet ingredient, so watch out for high levels of sugar in sauces, bread, cereals, soups, yoghurts, dressings and most low fat foods - Marilyn Glenville explains.

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Category Archives: Transhuman News

DNA yields new clues in Marcotte murder case – The Landmark

We Got Our DNA Tested, Here’s How It Actually Works – Seeker

FDA addresses modern genome editing technologies in animals – American Veterinary Medical Association

Safe And Ethical Ways To Edit The Human Genome – IFLScience

Baylor’s Human Genome Sequencing Center looks to bring adult whole genome sequencing to clinical space with … – Baylor College of Medicine News…

Geneticists Are Pioneering a Way to Postpone Death Using Human DNA – Futurism

AARP Bulletin’s March Issue Features ’50 Great Ways to Live Longer … – PR Newswire (press release)

$4.6 Billion Predictive Genetic Testing And Consumer/Wellness … – Business Wire (press release)

Relief From Itchy Eczema May Come In The Form Of A Shot : Shots … – NPR

Guttate psoriasis – two lifestyle habits that trigger rash | Life | Life … – Express.co.uk

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