Research reveals role of ovarian hormone progesterone in alteration of breast stem cells
Natural plant extract could help treat COPD and inflammatory disorders
New breakthrough in nutritional plant breeding may save children ™s eyesight
Researchers identify genes associated with cleft lip and/or cleft palate
Caliper Life Sciences' first-quarter 2010 GAAP revenues increase 1% to $28.7M
Ago2 protein helps generate microRNAs: CSHL researchers
Tumor cell factories may be difficult to defeat: Researchers
ERCC1 Analysis guides patient treatment decisions
Axiom Genome-Wide ASI Array for GWAS in East Asian populations launched
New reprogramming strategies needed for production of iPSCs: Study
Research into Planarian worm 'Smed-prep' gene may pave way for regeneration of human organs
BUSM professor receives Individual Biomedical Research Award
Resonant activation can be a strategy against bacterial persistence: Virginia Tech biologist
Simcyp wins Queen's Award for Enterprise for innovative research and development
Gene test predicts statins' effectiveness in reducing risk of colorectal cancer
Children may inherit the urge to exercise, but environment often stops them from doing so
Duke University Medical Center, LabCorp form joint venture to commercialize new biomarkers
Alexion Pharmaceuticals completes enrollment in Soliris clinical studies for aHUS
PTEN expression clinically useful in assessing risk of prostate cancer recurrence: Study
Teen drinking increases the risk for breast cancer
Sexual minorities more likely to experience posttraumatic stress disorder
Embryos with two mums to remove the risk of hereditary diseases: new research
Four-protein complex provides new target for thwarting cancer migration, invasion
Gene causing progressive form of hair loss identified
eRNA molecules are key players in brain development, says study
Researchers develop new method to identify genetic variation in active genes
Australian scientists sequence genome of pancreatic cancer
Gene playing crucial role in immune system balance identified
Ku protein employs unique mechanism for DNA repair: Researchers
Recql5 identified as a tumor suppressor in GI tract
Phase III trial of brentuximab vedotin for post-transplant Hodgkin lymphoma initiated
Report examines growth of therapeutic vaccines market
Study: Genetic mutation in mice elevates risk of stress-induced depression
Individualized therapies for treating type 2 diabetes recommended
Western Swedish women with breast cancer at greater risk of ovarian cancer
Scientists create genetic map to identify mechanism behind heart abnormalities
Researcher explores the use of Chinese wolfberries to improve vision deficiencies
Asclera injection receives FDA approval
LabCorp's Zero Coupon Notes due 2021 to accrue contingent cash interest
NCMHD announces $3.8M grant for research on minority recruitment in cancer clinical trials
MGH to create registry of patients who had OCT of coronary arteries
T1D and IBD may respond to 2-way genetic switch: Study
Diabetic Pennsylvanians can reduce risk of complications by following "ABCs" of diabetes
NYSE Amex grants Interleukin Genetics extension for regaining compliance
Fungi, like bacteria, can cause severe infections
AAA approves guidelines to accept donation of bodies for education and biomedical research
Leading experts to discuss latest pharmacogenomic research at European Lung Cancer Conference
InterSystems Ensemble platform enables first successful electronic transmission of genetic data
MLL cancer cells rely on normal protein to proliferate
NIH panel proposes multiple management strategies for lactose intolerant individuals
Humans can harbor bacteria in gallstones, infect others with active typhoid fever
Study analyzes genome and exome sequence data from hunter-gatherer participants of South Africa
Gene study could pave way for novel methods for plagues and other infectious diseases
Scientists uncover new gene that could help save sight of patients with inherited blindness
Researchers investigate risk factors for childhood obesity
VSV has potential to be genetically modified to serve as anti-cancer agent
GIS: Tbx3 gene improves quality of stem cells reprogrammed from differentiated cells
Global trends in the monoclonal antibody based products market
Enzo Biochem generating more than $100M in revenues annually
Update of trends & opportunities in the global Telemedicine market
Researchers challenge prevailing assumptions in interpreting genome-wide studies
Study could lead to better understanding of how certain birth defects occur in humans
Tel Aviv University expert reviews environmental triggers of common autoimmune diseases
Labeled menus may lead to reduced calorie intake in children
NCMHD awards Weill Cornell Medical College $8M for establishing CEDREC in New York City
Understanding mechanism of SIRT6 activity may help treat diabetes and cancer
deCODE genetics completes sale of its Iceland-based subsidiary to Saga Investments
Study identifying new form of adult onset muscular dystrophy published
Carlos Slim Health Institute launches major research project in genomic medicine
Affomix, City of Hope collaborate in exploring next generation sequencing using digital proteomics
Conference to discuss developments in the evolving area of DSD
Stress induces signals that cause cells to develop into tumors
Researchers uncover novel genetic markers for diabetes-related traits
New findings may yield novel therapies for chronic neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists discover new links between inherited blindness and AHI1 gene
EpiCept, Meda enter into exclusive commercialization agreement for Ceplene
LehmanMillet adds two new accounts: Myriad Genetics and Breathe Technologies
Sleep deficits in high school students may lead to depression, headache and poor performance
Study reveals multiple ultrasound scans are more pronounced in low-risk pregnancies
IME introduces new drug-free pain relief alternative for headache
Hunger hormone can intensify high-fat food consumption
IBM Global Financing enters into agreements with four leading EHR providers
Tel Aviv University's new Genome Analyzer fuels research dreams and tomorrow's cures
Investigation of IDH1 gene mutations in brain cancer receives new funds
Seattle Genetics and GSK sign ADC collaboration agreement
Comprehensive approaches to understand the interaction of H1N1 strains with human cells
PRPS1 gene associated with DFN2 identified by researchers
New study shows how stem cell activity can contribute to cancer
Jazz Pharmaceuticals announces submission of JZP-6 NDA for treatment of fibromyalgia
Seattle Genetics announces collaboration to globally develop and commercialize brentuximab vedotin
Scientists discover five genetic variants associated with lung disease
CIDR utilizes Isilon scale-out NAS for genotyping and statistical genetics services
Winner of the 2009 Outstanding Investigator Award for Breast Cancer Research
Human blood stem cells can be engineered to kill HIV-infected cells, find researchers
Health experts available to speak about health care reform
Findings suggest severity of atherosclerosis depends on the rate of white blood cell migration
Genetic differences determine intensity of people's responses to social rejection
Study identifies genetic link between vitamin D and heart disease
Global challenges & opportunities in the gene therapy market
Phase 1 study of preventive HIV vaccine testing a novel delivery mechanism completed
Findings show the relationship between neurotransmitter dopamine and ADHD
Genetic testing: Transformation from service driven to product-driven market
Book on pediatric IBD launched
Scientists to develop a treatment for rare genetic disorder, FOP
Alzheimer's disease research draws national attention
Health Canada accepts for review the EpiCept ™s New Drug Submission for Ceplene
Health researchers speak about PTSD in light of Remembrance Day
Boosting NAD+ after spinal cord injury may prevent permanent nerve death
Aethlon Medical begins collaborative biomarker program to study neurodegenerative disease
Hospitals and medical centers partner to share quality data to improve breast cancer treatment
Study: HSP inhibitor could stop tumor formation and extend survival
Gene variant may be the cause for bad driving: UC Irvine neuroscientists
New CCS guidelines and position papers for physicians and nurse practitioners
Roche's high-throughput sequencing technology used for high-resolution HLA genotyping
Yissum Research Development signs long-term multi-project collaboration agreement with Roche
Drugs affecting the central nervous system effective against fibromyalgia, study finds
New partnership to create Translational Orthopedic Research Program
New chromosomal abnormality in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Harvard researchers unite in fight against antibiotic resistance
Study shows the impact of blood cell development on human diseases
NHGRI support research to accelerate development of innovative sequencing technologies
The CE Marked HairDX Genetic Test for Hair Loss launched in Europe
Researchers validate a technique capable of quick TB diagnosis
Key defence mechanism used by the immune system against Listeria identified
Social environment plays vital role in breast cancer
$1.3 million fund awarded to WPI for ongoing life sciences research
Declining performance of muscles linked to harmful byproducts of air we breathe
Report on the 10th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium
Diabetes more prevalent in African Americans due to living conditions
Study reveals that KCNE2 and KCNQ1 mutations can results in thyroid dysfunction
Research and Markets releases textbook for neurological practice
SEQUENOM's first laboratory developed cystic fibrosis test launched
Research reveals that iPSCs similar to embryonic stem cells
Report highlights the link between the latest chemical biology approaches and novel drug therapies
Link between a key molecular player and human chromosomal birth defects established
Cellzome's quantitative chemical proteomics platform described in a journal
GENova Biotherapeutics signs LOI with Prime BioResearch
NIMH awards Genomas an SBIR Grant to develop MRI DNA biomarkers for neuropsychiatric disease
Study reveals that daily bathroom showers may deliver pathogenic bacteria
Technology and science tours on Pittsburgh's economy
Cancer Research UK launches a new Cancer Centre at Cardiff
GENova Biotherapeutics discusses its anti-cancer drug development strategy
Bayer submits an IND for its MN-IC antibody-drug conjugate to the FDA
Perkinelmer acquires Indian genetic screening laboratory
Two more genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease discovered
New study on behaviour of telomeres during cell division in cancerous human cells
Exercise prevents increase in the number of fat cells during weight regain
New market research report examines AMD and diabetic retinopathy pharmaceutical market
Study provides insights into genes that help maintain youthfulness of the skin
Complete Genomics raises $45 million in private equity financing
Microbiologists discover new therapies for human respiratory syncytial virus and influenza A virus
The Gerontologist discusses perceptions of different groups about cognitive health
New findings on anti-cancer activity of thiazole antibiotics
Denosumab reduces fracture risk in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
Discovery of 'marker' molecule offers hope for liver cancer test
Colon cancer may yield to cellular sugar starvation
A new startup at California Nanosystems Institute
Epicept files NDA for Ceplene in Canada
Discovery of unique 'DNA signature' in human sperm - unlocks egg's fertility
Protein produced by gene fusion that may also be targeted for new prostate cancer therapies
New perspectives in the treatment of disease
Discovery of genetic trigger for disease-fighting antibodies
New test detects genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in embryos - ready for clinical trials
ADHD genes found - missing DNA segments may suggest future drug targets
The pursuit of genetic happiness
Single gene found to control growth of some cancers
Genetic and environmental relations between insomnia and intrusive thinking
Gene activity reveals dynamic stroma microenvironment in prostate cancer
Genetic profiling reveals genes active in the earliest brain circuit construction
Cohesin protein disrupts gene function in Cornelia deLange syndrome
People with Down syndrome may have more cancer-protective genes
Two new genes decide when a girl starts menstruation
New genetic clues to treatment of hypertension
Discovery of eight previously unknown genes that affect blood pressure
Rarefaction for gene discovery
Scientists discover pattern of genetic faults to predict cancer drug success
New, more effective and less costly method for testing drugs for potential toxicity
New target for the treatment of depression
Oral delivery system for RNAi therapeutics
Small differences in our genes shed light on human history
Autoantibodies may be created in response to bacterial DNA
MicroRNA may link smoking risk gene to neurobiology of addiction
Muscle deterioration in patients with lung disease connected to high carbon dioxide levels in blood
Researchers discover that gene switches on during development of epilepsy
Using combinatorial libraries to engineer genetic circuits advances synthetic biology
Test for hormones in blood not reflective of hormones in breast tissue; breast cancer risk
CXL12 protein may slow spreading of colorectal cancer
New hope for Huntington disease sufferers
New insights into transcription factors in human cells
Discovery of new chemical reaction for DNA production in bacteria and viruses
New nucleotide could revolutionize epigenetics
New clues to how stem cells form
Secret to night vision in nocturnal animals revealed
A bright future for biological sensors
Gene targeting discovery opens door for vaccines and drugs
Discovery of chemical compound that may stop deadly brain tumors
Synthetic green-glowing genes show how 'silent' mutations influence protein production
New approach for surveying phosphorylation
Gene fusion discovery may lead to improved prostate cancer test
Researchers explain process by which cells 'hide' potentially dangerous DNA segments
Discovery of mechanism of cell type-specific signaling in tumor development
Rogue Alzheimer's gene causes early brain changes
55 proteins found to interact with nicotine
Locking parasites in host cell could be new way to fight malaria
New cancer genomics web-based tools provide researchers a powerful new to visualize and analyze data
Discovery of new tumor suppressor gene
Angiogenesis inhibitor improves glioblastoma survival by reducing edema
Should all women be screened for domestic violence?
Childhood soy consumption may reduce breast cancer among Asian women
Ethnic minorities more likely than whites to develop type 2 diabetes regardless of weight
Molecular fingerprints point the way to earlier cancer diagnosis and more targeted treatment
Thinning of right hemisphere in brain a marker for familial form of depression
New tuberculosis vaccine effective in animal testing
New nanotechnology treatment for drug addiction
Injected luminol glows blue revealing immune cells' misdeeds
New tuberculosis test dramatically cuts diagnosis time
Research yields potential target for cancer, wound healing and fibrosis
Hormone kisspeptin shows promise as fertility treatment
Immune cells play surprising role in cystic fibrosis lung damage
New project to develop blood tests for heart disease and stroke
SOX9 protein may be a potential target for melanoma treatment
Discovery of new mechanism the malaria parasite uses to enter human red blood cells
Diabetes and elevated levels of cholesterol linked to cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
Genes more important in cleft lip and palate than previously thought
Long-defunct gene comes back to life in humans
Genetic link between cats and humans for retinitis pigmentosa
Launch of new foundation for Batten disease
Heart attack outcomes worse for blacks than whites due in part to individual characteristics
Tuberculosis breakthrough could lead to stronger vaccine
Low energy density diet offsets influence of obesity gene
Discovery of gene that modifies severity of cystic fibrosis lung disease
Discovery provides better understanding of craniosynostosis
Researchers isolate gene mutations in patients with inherited amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Discovery of gene that modifies severity of cystic fibrosis lung disease
Breakthrough in human papillomavirus research
Significant Rett syndrome discovery
Gold nanoparticles improve gene regulation
Inhibiting proteins may prevent cartilage breakdown in arthritis patients
GABAergic system shows promise as molecular target for liver cancer therapy
Researchers cast doubt on role of free radicals in aging
VAP cholesterol test helps find link between a rare gene mutation and heart protection
Common gene variants increase risk of hypertension, may lead to new therapies
Could a hereditary illness ever spread by contamination?
New genomic test can personalize breast cancer treatment
New understanding of blinding degenerative eye conditions
Major research effort to improve quality of care for heart patients
What your mother did when she was a child may have an effect on your memory
Genetics may predict risk for relapse among alcohol-dependent patients
Fat-free diet reduces liver fat in fat-free mice
Animal eggs no source for embryonic stem cells
Genetic change prevents cell death in mouse model of Parkinson's disease
Inflammation may be the link between extreme sleep durations and poor health
Stress may speed growth of melanoma tumors
New insights into a avian pathogenic E. coli and its risks to human health
Gene therapy for rheumatoid arthritis: promising results
Microbes within gut may hold key to one cause of obesity
Gene switch sites found mainly on 'shores,' not just 'islands' of the human genome
Altered brain activity in schizophrenia may direct focus on self
Genetic variations in DNA repair patterns may increase risk of pancreatic cancer
New drug shows promise for phenylketonuria
Most support Alzheimer's research based on family consent
Six more obesity genes identified
Discovery of target that could ease spinal muscular atrophy symptoms
Gene marker may improve odds of stem cell therapies for disease
New drug being tested for Fragile X syndrome
Metadherin gene linked to metastasis of breast cancer
Collagen VI protects brain cells against amyloid-beta proteins
Candesartan shown to be safe new therapy for genetic heart disease
In lung cancer, silencing one crucial gene disrupts normal functioning of genome
Few DNA repair gene variants associated with increased cancer risk
Researchers identify common gene variant linked to high blood pressure
World-first technique used to repair an injured donor lung
Researchers identify gene linked to inherited form of fatal lung disease
Stem cells may 'ignite' bowel cancer development
Why extra-virgin olive oil is so good for you
Fruits, vegetables and fiber may cut risk of breast cancer recurrence in women without hot flashes
Mouse model shows blood stem cells in action
Promising clinical trial for Progeria "premature aging" disease
Stressed-out mice reveal role of epigenetics in behavior
Heart regenerates after infarction
Men inherit tendency to have more sons or more daughters from their parents
An enzyme that mutates antibodies also targets a cancer-causing oncogene
Cause of uveal melanoma discovered, most common eye cancer
Discovery of protein that may cause breast cancer to spread
Gene therapy used to fight AIDS
Rituxan in combination with chemo improves survival in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Genes for nine health indicators: Population study finds genetics clues
Researchers focus on phosphoinositide 3-kinase pathway in cancer research
Tobacco plants grown in novel mist bioreactor system provide new soure of interleukin-12
Discovery of gene variants that impact the placebo effect
New insights into cellular senescence
Reprogrammable cell type depends on a single gene to keep its identity
Chemical used in antifouling paints may promote obesity
EGFR inhibitors show promise for obesity
Fast food diet a suspect in Alzheimer's disease
Advance in K-Ras-mutated cancer research
Discovery of new way in which epigenetic information is inherited
Researchers provide new evidence that aging can be slowed
Researchers provide new insight into adaptive ability of cells
Genomics and bioinformatics could be the future in battle against malaria
Researchers urge physicians to test for fragile X gene mutations in patients of all ages
$2.7 million boosts effort to create the big view of cancer
Scientists find cells reorganize shape to fit situation
New hope for lung disease pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Major discovery in the control of bad cholesterol
Discovery of 13 new tumor-suppressor genes in liver cancer
New gene-silencing pathway found in plants
Variations within three genes associated with lipid peroxidation could increase kidney cancer risk
Scientists find a trigger to aggressive bowel cancer
Blood exosomes shown to contain tumor-specific genetic information for brain cancer
Dental pulp stem cells show promise for use in cell therapy
Data expands the clinical utility of deCODE tests for heart attack, atrial fibrillation and stroke
Trial of investigational drug for treatment of advanced heart failure
The interaction between genes and behavior
Silencing growth inhibitors could help recovery from brain injury
Coping and copulation behavior may help calculate diabetes risk
Study shows how HIV-1 vaccine trial could have enhanced HIV infection
Persistent bacterial infection exploits killing machinery of immune cells
Researchers discover how Sonic hedgehog gene controls brain development
Grant funds research on environmental link to breast cancer
Mouse genes guide search for human anxiety disorder genes
Gene mutation in worms could further understanding of alcoholism in humans
Gene study sheds new light on lung cancer
Gene find sheds light on motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Discovery of genetic switch critical for cell survival in Hypoxia
Gene could 'knock the sox' off cancer!
Ultrafast photodynamics of DNA
Abdominal venous thrombosis risk factors
Tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
Gene responsible for premature ejaculation
Researchers discover genes linked to increased gout risk
Risk of breast cancer mutations underestimated for Asian women, Stanford study shows
Personal DNA scanning service 23andMe drops price to $399
Bullying parents' top concern for obese kids
Link found between Apobec3 gene and neutralizing antibody response to retrovirus
Issues on cholesterol: diet, statins and genetics
New genetic link to inflammatory bowel diseases discovered
Discovery of tumour growth enzyme could lead to new cancer drugs
Infant deaths in clinical drug trials in India raise concern about ethical standards
Psychological stress and how it might affect allergy sufferers
Discovery of major genetic cause of colorectal cancer
Anti-reflux surgery - research may lead to changes in treatment recommendations
Mechanism for postpartum depression found in the brains of mice
Obesity gene makes it harder to tell if you feel full
Daily broccoli juice beats bladder cancer in elderly man
Variations in the serotonin transporter gene may determine who responds best to antidepressant
Researchers find six genes that, when mutated, contribute to autism
UGA discovery could lead to new ways to attack cancers by blocking their ability to grow
Farm-raised tilapia fish contains potentially dangerous fatty acid combination
A paradigm shift for targeted cancer therapy
Researchers reveal types of genes necessary for brain development
Mouse embryonic stem cells used to build heart parts
ETH Zurich and IBM improve diagnosis of osteoporosis
Novel approach for treating mitochondrial disorders wins Kaye prize
Protein Ronin shown to be an alternate control for embryonic stem cells
Genetic profiling for breast cancer on the horizon
Insect's eye shown to change traditional functions during metamorphosis
Losartan shows promise in treating Marfan syndrome
Melanomas "run" in families - CDKN2A gene reveals why
Cymbalta approved for fibromyalgia
Addicted cells provide early cancer diagnosis
Scientists closer to solving epilepsy mystery
You may not be what you eat after all!
New clues for nerve cell repair
Children's diet not the main cause of ADHD
Timer genes control brain size
Scientists sequence first female DNA
Avoiding spleen removal for Cooley's anemia sufferers
Researchers find multiple cancer genes cooperate to cause malignant cell transformation
Why do some heavy drinkers develop mouth and throat cancers while others do not?
Yerkes researchers develop first transgenic nonhuman primate model of Huntington's disease
New program promises to solve puzzling medical cases
Trends of vitamin B6 status in US population sample identified in study
Molecular pathway in muscle helps explain effectiveness of diabetes interventions
Japanese authorities fear bird flu spread in wild birds
Discovery of mechanism of action of antibiotic able to reduce neuronal cell death in brain
Genetic tag team orchestrates the cell cycle
microRNAs appear essential for retinal health
Discovery of DNA variations in chromosome 6 that gives rise to neuroblastoma
New discovery on role of vital protein that fights meningitus
Researchers report the cloning of a key group of human genes, the protein kinases
Small molecule nutlin-3a activates an important cancer suppressor gene
New model for embryonic limb development
New understanding of how some bacteria survive antibiotic treatment
Abmormal behaviour of osteoglycin gene linked to heart and kidney problems
Pralatrexate for T-cell lymphoma
Mitochondrial dysfunction and redox signaling in atrial tachyarrhythmia
Discovery of new cell targets for preventing growth of breast and other tumors
Functional magnetic resonance imaging reveals brain circuitry associated with social status
Gene mutation helps protect against malaria
New type of drug shrinks primary breast cancer tumours significantly in just six weeks
Biomarkers allow doctors to match therapy to patient
Protein sulfatase 2 a possible treatment target for liver cancer recurrence and survival
Module map links embryonic stem cells and cancer stem cells
Looping genes may hold a key to understanding breast cancer
Researchers identify gene involved in blood stem cell replication, movement
Carotid endarterectomy versus carotid stenting for clogged neck arteries
Genetic test offers clues about cardiac hypertrophy in children
Too many gene copies stimulate tumor cell growth
Angina drug ranolazine potentially useful against heart rhythm disorders
Genetic factors associated with common fears
New potential approach to treat spinal muscular atrophy
Potential link found between bacteria found in the human digestive system and obesity
Exercise delays onset of Huntington ™s in mouse model
Grhelin hormone that controls hunger and appetite also linked to reduced fertility
Cerebral microbleeds more common than previously thought
Gene mutations tied to immune comeback during therapy for HIV-1
New insights into anti-cancer effects of NSAIDs
Breast cancer gene carriers' risk 'amplified' by additional genes
New study confirms that PROGENSA PCA3 can improve accuracy of prostate cancer diagnosis
What change does prokineticin 2/Bv8 have in human hepatocellular carcinoma?
Past child abuse plus variations in gene result in potent PTSD risk for adults
Silencing gene in tobacco plants reduces harmful carcinogens
New information on HIV genetic switch
National Institutes of Health launches center to study genomics and health disparities
Long-term muscle improvements shown in gene therapy study in mice
Genomics researchers fine-tune marker for common obesity gene
Bird brains suggest how vocal learning evolved
Thermo Fisher Scientific creates breakthrough gene-silencing tool
Home test kit confirms men's post-vasectomy sterility
Snakes vault past toxic newts in evolutionary arms race
Potential new gene therapy strategy for muscle-wasting diseases
Pesticides and nerve agents explain health problems in Persian Gulf war veterans
Girls and women with Rett syndrome have higher fracture risk
Curing cancer with natural products - a case for shamans and herb women?
New genetic marker of risk for breast cancer discovered
Bardet-Biedl syndrome provides clues on obesity, blood pressure
Guidelines for von Willebrand disease diagnosis and management
Hypertension linked to heavy drinking
Gold nanoparticle-based colorimetric assay for the direct detection of cancerous cells
New discovery on programmed cell death
New guidelines for von Willebrand disease
Springer launches 18,000 searchable online protocols in life sciences and biomedicine
Genomatix integrates genome-wide open chromatin from next generation sequencing
Novel hMSH2 gene mutation in colorectal cancer patients
Smoking's effects on genes may play a role in lung cancer development and survival
L-acetyl carnitine effective ADHD treatment for children with fragile X syndrome
Stanford researchers make first direct observation of 3-D molecule folding in real time
Metabolic syndrome linked to climate
Chronic pain is a disease in its own right
Location location location, even for genes
Researchers find new U.S. trend in antibiotic resistance
Henry Ford Hospital expands research on gene and radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Study of successful drug targets could hasten development of new medications
Gene ENPP1 is linked to preterm birth and low birth weight among Hispanic women
Gene expression in meningiomas may vary by hormone receptor status
Exposure to secondhand smoke linked to worsening of lung function in cystic fibrosis sufferers
Discovery of novel molecular pattern linked to colon cancer prognosis
Johns Hopkins to participate in 1000 Genomes Project
Genetic switches could lower cost of producing drugs, proteins
International team pinpoints the genes for lupus
New genetic test for prostate cancer
Type 1 diabetes triggered by lazy T-cells
Biotechnology Industry Organization supports FDA's safety conclusions on animal cloning
How asthma and allergy symptoms are triggered
Discovery of gene variant that raises autism risk
Investigational treatment for advanced melanoma to be studied
Small pieces of ribonucleic acid prevent spread of breast cancer
RNA silences cancer suppressor gene
Discovery of chromosomal abnormality that appears to increase susceptibility to autism
Researchers trigger insulin production in diabetic mice
New gene identified for cerebral venous thrombosis
A look at China's most innovative health biotechnology companies
Chlamydia trachomatis genome sheds light on an emerging infection
$11.3 million autism study launched
Deadly vCJD makes a comeback in Britain
Copy number variation may stem from replication misstep
Tweaking a gene may fix Fragile X syndrome
RNA interference therapy heals growth deficiency disorder in a live animal
Men unaware of their cancer risk when female relatives test positive for BRCA mutation
Aging gracefully requires taking out the trash
Study uncovers clues to cystic fibrosis gene dysfunction and gastrointestinal disease
First view of synapse in real time
Researchers find genetic switch for internal body clock
Growth factor receptor affects prostate cancer progression
Study shows how mutations in the BRCA1 gene lead to breast cancer
Discovery of potential "getting drunk" gene
Molecular technology used to identify unexpected bacteria in cystic fibrosis patients
First map of imprinted genes in human genome
Latest on research on cancer prevention
Scientists observe gene activity outside the body
Link between tooth infection and hair loss
New disease model for Huntington's
Scientists identify key nerve navigation pathway
Pregnant women pass on the effects of smoking
Human pluripotent stem cells without human cloning
More women opting to have both breasts removed when cancer has been found in only one breast
Human embryonic stem cells derived from preimplantation genetically diagnosed embryos
CellCyte Genetics receives patent on stem cell delivery method
Factor key to severity of community-associated methicillin-resistant staph infections identified
Selective resequencing provides low-cost method for interpreting human genome
FADS2 gene governs IQ boost from breastfeeding
Children with apoE4 gene show reduced cognitive function
Osteopontin-c is a good biomarker of breast cancer.
Having two particular epilepsy genes protects against the disease
Carnegie Mellon researchers to develop new stem cell-based drug delivery therapy
Discovery of master switch that regulates blood pressure
New designer toxins kill Bt-resistant insect pests
Researchers discover new gene responsible for Brugada syndrome
Blood gene expression signatures predict exposure levels
New genetic variant associated with prostate cancer in African-Americans
The genetics of Candida albicans to be explored
Family ties determine who gets heart disease
Stanford scientists find gene that gives dogs black fur
Gene screen patent brings 2007 Deal of Distinction Award to UChicagoTech
Red hair and freckles - Neanderthals in Europe
Sigma-Aldrich and Oxford BioMedica win key ruling in Open Biosystems patent case
Combination targets offer new hope in fight against cancer
The truth about your immune system
Illumina launches MicroRNA assay for gene expression profiling
Chromatin licenses gene stacking technology to Syngenta Biotechnology
Researcher identify specific cell that causes eye cancer, disproving long-held theory
Massive reanalysis of genome data solves case of the lethal genes
Massive microRNA scan uncovers leads to treating muscle degeneration
Existing drugs may be useful in treating brain tumors
Discovery of new area for exploration of schizophrenia
New rapid and accurate method to identify adenoviruses
Soaring obesity rates in the UK
Better understanding of what genomic changes paved the way for modern humans
Fraunhofer pharmaceutical agent speeds drug development
Missouri-Columbia researchers look at mechanisms of cisplatin drug sensitivity
Molecular basis of the cyanide polymorphism
Discovery of new pathway causing cell death related to frontotemporal dementia and ALS
Space flight makes bacteria more infectious
Discovery of 350 genes related to female fertility
Genetic cause discovered for systemic lupus erythematosus
Cell-surface sugar defects may trigger nerve damage in multiple sclerosis patients
Test for lung cancer looks for discomforting quiet among protective genes
Liver cancer marker could yield blood test for early detection
Black men do not have more aggressive prostate cancer
Mechanism for the in-vivo transport of siRNA
N-cofilin molecule protects from neuronal disorders
New insight into the mechanisms of Lou Gehrig's disease
World's longest-running study of the health effects of low levels of mercury exposure
Unique role for blood formation gene MLL identified
New Rensselaer tools speed stem cell research
Customized virus kills brain tumor stem cells that drive lethal cancer
Tendons found to contain a small subset of previously unknown adult stem cells
Coding and noncoding genes are involved in and cooperate in human tumorigenesis
Mutated mice provide new insights into autism
Ultraconserved elements in the genome: Are they indispensable?
Nanotechnology helps identify molecular signature common to Lou Gehrig's disease
Researchers look at malaria resistance to chloroquine
A drug-sensitive 'traffic cop' tells potassium channels to get lost
Discovery suggests location of genes for breast density, a strong risk factor for breast cancer
Big leap in genomic screening of blood vessels from patient tissue
1,000 strains of mice that feature the genetic diversity of the world population
Scientists identifiy successfully reprogrammed cells by looks alone
High stress and genetic risk factor lead to increased memory decline
Human testes may act as mutation multipliers
New understanding of factor YY1 in gene expression
Potential new therapy for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Gastric bypass reduces mortality risk in severely obese patients
Migration of antibiotic resistance from animal feeding operations into groundwater
Caution urged on use of drugs to raise "good" cholesterol
Scientists produce functioning neurons from human embryonic stem cells
Men with masculine faces seen as bad choice for long-term love
Green tea holds promise for psoriasis and dandruff
Variant of the dopamine receptor gene may be associated with ADHD
New insight into mechanism of DNA-break repair
Detection of gene fusions in prostate cancer
Phase II study of TroVax vaccine in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
Specific microRNA, called miR-21, helps liver cancer develop
Xenomics issued European patent for Transrenal Nucleic Acid Technology for Prenatal Diagnostics
Reading ability protects brain from lead exposure
Genomics study provides insight into the evolution of unique human traits
Disparities in infant mortality more to do with racism than with race
Directed nanoparticles deliver gene therapy
Researchers watch bacteria and antibiotics at the atomic level
Women more prone to brain damage from alcohol abuse than men
Scientits devise dimmer swith to regulate gene expression in mammal cells
New findings on gene-transcription machinery
New genetic risk factors for restless leg syndrome
Powerful proteomics research promises to revolutionize biomedical discovery
Aptamers may refine cancer treatment
Discovery of gene variant that increases risk for Crohn's disease
Protein kinase G holds promise for cancer treatment
Plumber protein uses different tools to turn on genes
Gene detectives discover culprit for type 1 diabetes
Key mechanism to emergence of deadly strep bacteria discovered
A genetically informed study of the intergenerational transmission of marital instability
New advance in search for effective treatment for human liver cancer
Simple blood test for newborns would save lives
Rapid evolution of defense genes in plants may produce hybrid incompatibility
New gene mutation linked to frontotemporal dementia
How the HIV virus mutates to escape the body's immune system
Genetic mutation that may alter response to cancer therapeutics found
New insight into the mechanism by which glial cells recognize and myelinate axons
Absence of a gene called CD38 is a protective barrier to obesity
A new system for collaboration in cell communication
Call for global push to advance research in synthetic biology
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids protect against retinopathy
Stem cells enhance hearing recovery
New treatment slows the growth of colon and liver cancers
New compound kills fungal pathogens
Gene therapy for Parkinson's disease is safe and some patients benefit
Smoking affects ligament healing
Scientists develop unique switch that can control the activity of any protein
Doubt cast on reliabilty of current models for breast cancer risk
PINK1 protects from Parkinson's
Common DNA variations underlie susceptibility to fever after smallpox vaccination
Alzheimer's-associated enzyme beta-secretase can disrupt neural activity in the brain
Synaptic dysfunction in Huntington's disease
Thirteenth gene linked to Leber's congenital amaurosis
FDA scrutinise companies selling human tissue
Brain inflammation may actually be a friend for Alzheimer's patients
Breakthrough for breast cancer research
New form of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis found
Amazing Marge - the cow with low-fat milk!
Smart mice miss out on Alzheimer's
New understanding of C. difficile bacteria
Researchers observe brain cell development in real time
Genetic data overturns long-held theory of limb development
Researchers look at benefits of aspirin for colon cancer prevention
High salt intake increases gene activity in the ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori
Exercise rejuvenates muscle tissue in healthy senior citizens
Chemotherapy drug temozolomide shrinks brain tumors
AMDL receives Israeli patent for animal model for the evaluation of vaccines
Link between extreme sleep disorder and onset of parkinsonism or dementia
Scientists convert the sequence of proteins into music
Researchers develop way to calculate rate of gene transfer among bacteria in the environment
Research into poverty-conditioned diseases
Researchers find a peptide that encourages HIV infection
Opossum DNA provides new insight into natural selection
Scientists work out mechanism underlying asymmetric cell division in nematode worms
Simvastatin may help sufferers with Alzheimer's
New understanding of how histone and DNA methylation communicate
Exercise pill switches on master regulator that controls the ability of cells to burn fat
New drug as effective at fat burning as a good work out at the gym
Genetic differences may explain why many Asian women who never smoked develop lung cancer
Mutations in a gene that helps regulate cell division linked to inherited form of fatal lung disease
Muscle restoration in an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy
New drug offers hope to muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis sufferers
Discovery of important clue to the susceptibility of individuals to Crohn's disease
M. D. Anderson wins $8.3-million to research environmental causes of major diseases
Method of mass-producing disease-fighting antibodies entirely within bacteria
Predicting cancer risk in the long term
Study dispels myth that certain minority groups are genetically prone to diabetes
MS patients not receiving medications to slow disease progression
Astrocytes may contribute to Lou Gehrig's disease
Mapping rhesus macaque genome helps illuminate what makes us human
CuraGen announces results with Belinostat and Velafermin
Developing brain tumors coax assistance from nearby cells
Associations between smoking, caffeine and NSAID use and Parkinson's disease
Male births on the decline in the U.S. and Japan
Smoking and drinking lots of coffee may protect against Parkinson's disease
New methods for creating and detecting specific proteins
Almac announces study on colorectal pre-malignancies
Stanford technique directly controls brain cell activity with light
Sheep gene research sheds light on human condition - ectodermal dysplasia
Protein alpha synuclein plays important role in regulation of dopamine function
Critical genetic factor identified in the control of heart form and function
More women with family breast cancer history inquiring about MRI screening following ACS guidelines
Gender differences and skin cancer
Possible therapeutic target for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Iron nanoparticles exhibit toxic effects on neuronal cells
Penn State scientists reveal structure of gateways to gene control
Preventing cancer without killing cells
New anti-cancer target in enzyme MAP4K3
Discovery of new cell involved with cancer
Mayo Clinic tests engineered measles virus against multiple myeloma
Scientists answer brain mystery
microRNA directly regulates a gene implicated in human cancers
Experimental vector vaccine reduces stillbirths from cytomegalovirus
Transmission of drug-resistant tuberculosis among treated patients in Shanghai
Genetic mutations make people susceptible to schizophrenia
DNA-encoded antibody libraries
Research helps explain origin of self-reactive B cells
Media coverage of autism differs dramatically
Nanocarrier stimuli-activated gene delivery
Micro molecules can distinguish pancreatic cancer from normal and benign pancreatic tissue
Nanoparticles yield delivery tools for therapeutic nucleic acids
BioMed Central launches BMC Systems Biology
Biofunctional organic nanocrystals for quantitative detection of pathogen deoxyribonucleic acid
European network launched to aid muscle disease patients
Scientists discover function for antisense RNA
Gene expression and lung cancer prognosis
Brookhaven target new anti-SARS virus drugs
Further European investment in genomics
FDA advisory panel recommends adding warning label to Tamoxifen
Black women in Chicago more likely to die from breast cancer than white women
Direct observations of DNA provides new insights into how genetic material is copied and repaired
Leptin could combat type 2 diabetes
Women feel thin models are more elegant, interesting and pleasant
Nanocantilever biosensors detect multiple genes
FDA releases draft guidelines regulating complex diagnostic tests
Discovery of a new gene that stimulates the growth of natural bypasses
Link between morbid obesity in toddlers and lower IQ scores
Procedures for obtaining release of H5N1 sequences to the public domain
Major new research grant to develop new technology for delivering cell-by-cell medical treatments
Prospective Huntington At Risk Observational Study
Atp7a determines a hierarchy of copper metabolism essential for notochord development
Gene defects in young present serious risk from environmental tobacco smoke
Leukemia gene changes genetic packaging
Txr1 gene that affects human cancer cells' sensitivity to chemotherapy
Genetics researchers identify second gene that gives rise to Alagille syndrome
Research findings may speed the development of vaccines for Chlamydia and other STDs
Men transmit multiple sclerosis to their children 2.2 times more often than women
Genetic key to treating deadly fungal infections
Researchers isolate rare cancer stem cells that cause leukemia
Women with mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes can reduce cancer risk by having ovaries removed
University of Florida and France sign cooperative four-year research agreement
Natural mechanism protecting tissue allografts from rejection
Celiac success: New enzyme efficiently degrades gluten
Researchers develop T-cells from human embryonic stem cells
Evidence that environmental factors such as common infections may be a trigger for diabetes
New genetic findings relating to the tau mutation
England supporters could experience euphoria for several months without the assistance of drugs
AIDS might be an accident of evolution
Researchers identify new keys to regulation of bacterial gene expression
Burkitt lymphoma gene expression signature identified
Gene mutation potentially involved in breast cancer initiation
Hormonal treatments reduce risk of cancer returning
Potential new treatment for diabetic nerve damage
Heel prick test can cause unnecessary parental stress
Promising new vaccine delivery approach
Genetic variations impact sexual desire
MRI cost-effective for some women at high-risk of breast cancer
Increased number of twin births could be down to dairy rich diets
Novel animal model of lung adenocarcinoma
Gene family of potential tumor inhibitors identified
Exercise shown to protect against skin and bowel cancer
Extension of embryo screening will help reduce serious illness
Europe-wide study into the role of genetics and the environment in the development asthma
Neurons can produce Alzheimer's-linked apolipoprotein E
Gene "CGI-58" linked to rare disease activates fat breakdown
St. Jude step towards cure for retinoblastoma
Aggressive cancer treated successfully in mice
New discovery about role of sugar in cell communication
New insight into the way an embryonic retina cell develops
Novel protein JHDM2A offers new look at male hormone regulation
Therapeutic gene suspected to cause cancer
Identification of CPT1c gene that the brain needs to manage body weight
Scientists discover a master key to microbes' pathogenic lifestyles
Method by which Caspase-12 shuts down the body's immune system discovered
Scientists clarify role of phosphatase and tensin homolog tumor suppressor gene
New guidelines for treating severely injured patients
New London based centre for clinical genetic research
Important new global mechanism for gene repression
Placental growth factor may help body repair heart attack damage
New model of p53 regulation has important implications for the development of anticancer drugs
Research explains why recipients of growth hormone therapy may develop colon polyps
Biodegradable drug containing nano-particles effective in killing human breast tumors
Salmonella bacteria use new mechanism known as the riboswitch to adjust magnesium levels
Nrf2 gene findings may offer therapeutic potential for sepsis treatment
HOXB13 and IL17BR genes predict outcome for breast cancer patients
Proteomics yields new drug targets for treating cardiogenic shock
Weill Cornell researchers identify tumor-suppressor gene important to diffuse large B-cell lymphomas
Researchers find compound 10 times more effective than isoniazid, the leading anti-tuberculosis drug
Tobacco plants being used to produce human albumin
Scientists create new molecule that holds promise in fighting disease via gene therapy
Discovery in yeast opens door to new source of information on DNA damage, repair, and cancer
Scientists gain better understanding of the behavior of leukemic cells
Researchers to investigate links between asthma and genes
Yale researchers identifiy a gene that protects the body against kidney stones
Low pressure and low oxygen factors in DVT and long flights
Scientists exploit novel route to reverse enlarged hearts in obese mice
Scientists create a mosquito resistant to Type 2 dengue fever virus
Metabolic switch required for cellular adaptation to hypoxia
Some people are more than twice as likely to become depressed as others
Researchers discover cause of episodic ataxia type-2
Global evolutionary map reveals new insights into our last common ancestor
Ancient DNA helps unearth potential hemophilia therapy
Analysis of protein interactions dispels old notions of what's important about them
$1 million of mesothelioma research funding
Discovery of a new virus in prostate tumors
Study provides new evidence of the importance of reward pathways in the brain
SRY protein explains why men more likely to develop Parkinson's
Researchers create animal model of any schizophrenic characteristics
GeneDesign speeds design of artificial pieces of DNA
New method determines in a matter of hours exposure to a bioterrorism agents
Brain scans may detect neurological decline in normal people
Genzyme launches test to monitor Gleevec resistance
Grants bring Mesothelioma research to over $3 million
Viruses can be forced to evolve in ways to benefit humans
Eosinophilic esophagitis gene discovery
miRNA emerge as a class of gene regulators
Phase II clinical trial for new gene transfer drug study
Chinese medicine shows promise as treatment for sperm genetic abnormalities
BRCA1 gene inhibits estrogen and progesterone
Alzheimer's may be triggered by neuron division
Single gene may hold key to schizophrenia
Target identified for therapeutic drugs to fight adult brain cancer
New disability website launched
Genetic mutation that protects against HIV increases the risk of West Nile Virus infection
Dogs able to smell early cancers
New diabetes form found by Norwegian researchers
Surprise discovery helps tackle rabies
Identification of regulatory mechanism could lead to new treatments of osteoporosis
Scientists discover how to integrate new neurons into the brain
Chromosome link found between alcohol addiction and smoking
Extremely infectious pneumonia-like disease slips through body's immune system
Stem cells provide new way to sneak drugs into brain
Long-term stress can impair short-term memory
Eye cell implants improve lives of Parkinson's sufferers
AMN107 drug shows promise in leukemia resistance to Gleevec
Researchers identify a gene affecting blood pressure
Comprehensive analysis of DNA barcodes
New door opens for anti-aging research in humans
Chinese research often fails to reach world scientific community
Why some people do not respond as well as others to statin therapy
Sperm stem cells research provides exciting findings
New gene linked to schizophrenia and depression
New genes that regulate longevity
Better understanding of cancer cachexia
First step in exploring the GnRH reproduction-related circuitry in the brain
Genetic factors versus environmental factors in assessing malaria risk
Lancet warns Herceptin breast cancer drug 'over hyped'
Gene doping is a real danger - but anti-doping science is making progress
Only 10 percent of doctors have ever heard of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
Largest study to date on risk factors associated with primary biliary cirrhosis
Substance found in evening primrose oil inhibits breast cancer gene
Researchers determine how Tsg101 gene controls cellular growth
At least two "diabetes genes" predict the risk of Type 2 diabete
Possible new directions for treatments for addiction to cocaine
Dopamine link to psychiatric and neurological disorders
Scientists discover molecular structure related to cell growth and cancer
Research reveals possible mechanisms for the treatment of cocaine addiction
Study of the molecular mechanism involved in the human implantation process
New genetic discovery may help explain why some people develop high blood pressure and others don't
Gene therapy may prevent the damaging effects of radiation
Isotretinoin-related birth defects
E-cadherin, that cellular touch so important in cancer
Discovery of agent that can suppress cancer development
First gene mutation associated with Tourette syndrome
Chromosomes in the nucleus of the cell carry the material of heredity, or genes
Myriad Genetics nears completion of antithrombin drug trial
Prozac helps learning and memory in people with Huntington's disease
Researchers find gene that is important for the control of fundamental rhythms in nematode worms
High blood glucose levels early in pregnancy deprive the embryo of oxygen
Microarray technology may help tailor breast cancer therapy
Equine flu virus jumps to dogs
New virus-based gene therapy delivery system to help fight cancer
Farnesyl transferase inhibitors may help chidren with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome
Mutations in receptor tyrosine kinases provide potential for highly-targeted cancer therapies
Scientists reverse memory loss in mice with Alzheimer's
Simple organism can produce 10 trillion varieties of a single protein
Change in gene may be underlying molecular defect in some colorectal cancers
New research adds to the emerging range of functions that miRNAs perform in an organism
Workshop - stem cells in reproduction and in the brain
Significant new breakthroughs in understanding how the genes in mammals are controlled
Med Services Europe obtains rights to out-license portfolio of prescription pharmaceuticals
Double whammy of vitamin D and anti-inflammatory zaps prostate cancer cells
New understanding of how our genome works to produce a complex organism like a human being
New key evidence supports claims that some types of cancer originate with defects in stem cells
Men with breast cancer gene at risk of pancreatic and prostate cancers
Compound called GRN163L blocks lung cancer
Drugs known as farnesyltransferase inhibitors (FTIs) may hold promise for premature aging disorder
Anti-ageing gene could improve effects of getting old
Ataxin-1 affects the development of the nervous system
Malfunctioning bone marrow cells cause neuropathy in many people with diabetes
Scientists step closer to understanding the genetic pathway involved in the development of hearing
First proof of how the rare disorder Fanconi anemia causes chromosomal instability
Adult stem cells may play a role in the development of some forms of cancer
Gene therapy success for the treatment of congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) in mice
DNA chip technology helps with discovery of new type 2 diabetes gene
Checkerboard Tissue Microarray (TMA) Method will help in predicting the behaviour of prostate cancer
Low levels of folate linked to lower birth rates
Natural killer cells help understand responses to bone marrow transplants
First evidence that complex genetic interactions account for autism risk
Scientists use gene transfer to prevent retinoschisis
Discovery may lead to new therapies for leukemia
Anti-inflammatory function of Alzheimer's disease drugs revealed
$4.7million grant for research on neuroblastoma
Spotting that nasty taste could well have saved our lives
New insight into age-related macular degeneration
Researchers modify software to predict gene transcription
Every baby born in the United States should receive screening for a uniform panel of 29 disorders
Lorenzo's oil prevents onset of pediatric neurological disorder
Genes decide the shape you're in!
Why cervical precancers disappear in some women and not in others
Disruption of a single gene, Nrf2, plays a critical role in determining the susceptibility to asthma
DNA imaging suggests where lung cancer genes may reside
Researchers use imaging to gain better understanding of cancerous cell behaviour
Special genes enable some women to give birth over the age of 45
AAV2 has great potential to be developed as an anti-cancer agent
Rosetta Genomics identifies hundreds of novel human microRNAs
Study shows why thiazolidinediones cause edema and helps understand role of kidneys in hypertension
Scientists have tracked down the biological trigger that gives rise to Van Buchem disease
Aortic disease difficult to diagnose
Researchers discover how microRNA are involved in the development of heart muscle
Genetic variations predispose Mexican Americans to insulin resistance
DNA discovery may help explain disorders such as autism
Gene therapy for arthritis is both feasible and safe
Statisticians learn how to analyze huge quantities of genetic data
Major advances in the global fight against eye disease
Genetics may play a role in the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs
Research shows how a virus uses the gene silencing machinery for its own infectious purposes
New gene shows way for autoimmune disease
Artificial cobweb proteins for medicine
Researchers find first gene for inherited testicular cancer in mice
Gluten exposure at 4 to 6 months of age lowers risk of celiac disease
Cancer can be found earlier in high-risk men if more aggressive screening criteria used
Virus that targets and kills glioblastoma
Study identifies possible marker for efficacy of gefitinib in lung cancer patients
Why stem cells divide and develop less vigorously as we age
Gene variant that increases colon cancer risk
Research provides new insight into how individual genes control regeneration
Exercise training in ordinary people affects the activity of 500 genes
Defects in gene called RyR2 cause malfunctions in the heart's electrical system
Researchers show protein's role in stopping bacterial-induced inflammation
New centre launched to investigate link between human sugars and disease
One step closer to personalized medical treatment
Green tea appears to prevent cancer in men
New drug, RAD001, shown to stop the growth of ovarian cancer cells
Scientists use transcription factors to increase insulin production in diabetic mice
Groundbreaking results for the potential treatment of Huntington's Disease
Fifteen-year hunt uncovers gene behind pseudothalidomide syndrome
Findings could lead to improved treatments for schizophrenics, amphetamine abusers
Largest "gene deserts" yet discovered in the human genome sequence
Gene mutation protecting against malaria linked to prostate cancer incidence in African-American men
Autistic children found to have abnormal metabolic profile
New miniature sensors for analysing DNA
SERPINE2 identified as novel candidate gene for COPD susceptibility
Discovery of missing enzyme for tuberculosis iron scavenging pathway
Vical Incorporated issued two Canadian patents
Researchers discover nicotine demethylase gene
Gene/yeast finding links processes in heart disease and cancer
Research tool for turning off genes may eventually have therapeutic application
Q. What turns an obese person into a person with diabetes? - A. Leptin
Gene therapy helps Lou Gehrig's disease
HIV-1 spread through six transmission lines in the UK
Molecule called DJ-1 is likely to be involved in the generation of human tumors
DNA weak links may provide clues to cancer biology
RNA interference as promising therapy for ALS
Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide needed by the brain's biological clock to coordinate daily rhythms
Insulin levels linked to Alzheimer's disease
Researchers identify first known mutation to occur in lung cancer patients who have never smoked
U.S. cancer researchers launch first American-Israeli cancer conference
Early Alzheimer's disease may be precipitated by a neuron traffic jam
Researchers have identified a protein called HIF-2a, which is important in retina formation
Scientists have replicated hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the laboratory
Americans support appropriate use of reproductive genetic testing
Genetic signature that can identify breast cancer patients at high risk of distant recurrence
Discovery may have implications for the treatment of hemophilia A and B
Blocking estrogen may be vitally important to improving survival from lung cancer
Patients with cancer have a 7-fold increased risk for blood clots in the legs or lungs
Origins of skin cancer melanoma
Variation in a taste receptor gene influences taste sensitivity
Significant advance toward understanding lifelong process of blood cell formation
Do genes play a role in determining whether a man is gay or heterosexual?
Psychiatric illness drugs may protect the brain cells that die in people with Huntington's disease
Physical traits, genetic test help with early diagnosis of aneurysm syndrome
Researchers discover way to overcome major hurdle in gene therapy for cancer
Local environment directly influences adult stem cell reservoirs
Myriad Genetics initiates phase 3 clinical trial of Flurizan
Important clue to understanding the origins of the AIDS epidemic
Safety established for Vaxin's first flu vaccine in clinical trial
Key genetic factor determines HIV/AIDS risk
Novel approach to bioengineer artificial skin for burn victims
Extremely shy children have distinct facial expressions
Relatives of lung cancer patients up to 3.5 times greater risk of developing lung cancer
Turning off cell suicide switch fails to stop prion damage
Permanent resistance to antibiotics cannot be prevented
Computer program helps decode cancer
Discovery of a new cancer gene, which, when damaged, may promote prostate cancer
Genetic defect boosts the chances of becoming addicted to tobacco
Stem cells' repair skills could be link to cancer
FDA approves Tarceva (erlotinib)
Troponin genes offer new insights to familial heart failure
New strain of mice to study nicotine addiction
Search for genetic key to corneal disease
Genetic testing can be used to distinguish between ischemic and nonischemic forms of heart failure
alpha4 may prove to be useful target for smoking addiction therapies
Discovery of internal molecular clock that governs the metabolism of sugars and fats within the body
Sperm cells grown in laboratory culture
Gene mutations responsible for causing cataracts in children, identified
Gene regulated by need to process proteins linked to enlargement of protein processing factory
New role for a key protein involved in muscle contraction
Potential new protein marker for prognosis of breast and ovarian cancer
Genes affect how asthma patients respond to albuterol
New study offers rare glimpse of how the smallpox virus attacks its victims
Researchers identify new sulfur-containing scent molecules in sweat
$10 million to establish a multidisciplinary research program in cancer nanotechnology
Australian researchers hunt for eczema genes
Linda Buck has been named winner of the 2004 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
Fourth gene found for distal muscular dystrophy
IBM and Cleveland Clinic to develop a translational medicine platform to support genetic research
Trial shows which brain cancer patients benefit from temozolomide
Ireland to invest ?‚¬5m for autism research
Gene responsible for a rare form of dystonia known as rapid-onset dystonia parkinsonism identified
First generation of human retinal cells in the laboratory from human embryonic stem cells
New link in the growth of Ewing ™s sarcoma
New gene therapy technique may help treat Alzheimer's disease
Novel strategy for stimulating the production of utrophin
New culprit behind the brain injury suffered by stroke victims
Role of gene identified in development of tumours in children
Scientists closer to correcting an abnormal gene which causes Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Research crucial in determining what gene mutations might lead to congenital cardiovascular defects
First step in using gene therapy to treat glaucoma
Study reveals what may be the earliest step in the development of prostate cancer
Scientists discover breakthrough method to treat neuronal diseases
Scientists have discovered a protein that could be the key to finding a cure for asthma
Exposure to simian virus 40 (SV40) is not associated with cancer in humans
New database about a group of genes associated with multidrug resistance in cancerous tumors
Scientists have developed the first mouse model Werner ™s syndrome
The prion appears to function as an evolutionary stepping stone
Discovery of new ways to manipulate AIDS virus
Relationship between brain chemical messenger glutamate and schizophrenia traits
Significant advance in the understanding of the hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Self-recovery from Hep C infection linked to genes that suppress action of killer immune cells
DNA of rare and endangered species is to be preserved for future generations
Further evidence about how estrogen helps activate breast cancer
Framework for systematically incorporating epigenetic information into traditional genetic studies
Possible inherited component for lung cancer
Russian scientists incorporate HIV antigen into a tomato
Research may help predict risk for prostate cancer based on gene expression patterns
Recent tuberculosis research holds promise for developing a more effective vaccine
Paper makes a convincing case about the importance of older people in a society
A Center for Human Genetics/Genomics has been established at the University of California
Geneticists have closed in on the genetic basis for risk factors of metabolic diseases
A moderately high protein diet could reduce a woman ™s chances of becoming pregnant
Discovery of gene that causes a rare juvenile-onset form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Microchip to track genetic signature of cancer and normal tissue
£4 million of funding into pharmacogenetics
Antarctic worms may hold the key to future storage of organ transplants
UK pharmacogenetics research - how genetic makeup can affect response to different drugs
More precise and less invasive procedure for prostate cancer detection
Statins don't always lower cholesterol
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis patients to rally in Washington
Gene that affects alcohol sensitivity
Discovery could pave the way to smallpox Immunity
Crucial discovery may help better diagnose and treat children with Hirschsprung disease
Cure for age-induced diabetes or cancer may be nearer than we think
Parkinson's disease breakthrough
Bone marrow stem cells exposed to damaged liver tissue quickly convert into healthy liver cells
Engineered virus could be ideal for targeting cancers with lethal gene therapy
Cellular garbage plays a key role in the process of cytokinesis, or cell division
New target of a cancer-causing gene
Human Genome Sciences has begun dosing patients with chronic hep C drug
3 or 4 glasses of wine a week can kill cancer cells
Standardizing procedures to ensure the reliability and comparability of results from microarrays
Genome research sheds light on Bardet-Biedl syndrome
Launch of Crucial Genetics, a state-of-the-art genetic profiling service
Scientists move closer toward treatment for degenerative diseases
Want a new type of man? Maybe less brawn and more brains?
Scientists closer to a potential vaccine or treatment for botulism
Completion of the most gene-rich of all the human chromosomes
Neurobiologists pinpoint region of the brain responsible for storing distant memories
New screening helps to determine risk for having a baby with Down syndrome
Embryo testing could produce babies who might aid sick siblings
Researchers develop low-carb corn with enhanced protein and oil
Genetics centre to train NHS staff
Protein in human milk reduces risk of obesity
Gene therapy may delay Alzheimer progression
Time bomb in heart leads to heart failure in some congenital heart disease patients
New technique of identifying genes may help researchers developing drugs
Scientists have unraveled the behavior of one key component of bacteria
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene may increase the risk of Parkinson ™s disease
UK scientists have discovered cancer cells life and death scenario following anti-cancer treatment
More useful plants may blossom from gene discoveries
An experimental vaccine based on a critical piece of the SARS virus
Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the eighth most common in women
New information on genetic shuffling before egg or sperm formation rewrites genetic theory
New forensic tool to detect infectious diseases
Computer technology helps to make sense of human brain
Free software helps capture the molecular signatures of cells
Genetic trick makes gene therapy vectors more versatile
Molecular analyses of leukemia patients suggest strategies for better treatments
Launch of The Oxford Genetics Knowledge Park by Matt Ridley
Gene-rich human Chromosome 19 sequence completed
Zebrafish show effects of ionizing and UV radiation differ during embryo development
World ™s largest biotechnology company acquires Tularik
New Australian collaboration to discover new drugs targeting epilepsy and anxiety
New computer program accurately estimates chance of developing breast cancer
Tiny Ribozyme package could be future treatment of Hepatitis B virus
Breast feeding increases choline which means more brain cells
Research provides better understanding of lipodystrophies disorders