70% of COPD patients under-diagnosed due to lack of disease knowledge
Endra Life Sciences launches Nexus 128 preclinical photoacoustic CT scanner
Exclusive licensing practices slows innovation in gene testing market
Artificial pancreas system succeeds in maintaining near-normal glucose levels
World's largest autism science and advocacy organization awards 16 new research grants
Unique collaboration in fetal medicine among Columbus' healthcare professionals
New studies supporting Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' CNS portfolio to be presented at AAN 2010
Is grandmother ™s age significant to autism?
'Prior approval' regulation of health insurance rates needed to ensure fair charges by insurers
Genetic risk factor for schizophrenia can disrupt connectivity at level of single neurons
Refinements to CTC-chip may better monitor how CTC levels react to prostate cancer treatment
Study on zebrafish regenerate tissues links human heart implications
Novel ways of killing TB causing bacteria discovered
Genetic study may help develop potential treatment strategies for stiff skin syndrome
Boosting radiation dose for prostate cancer patients does not increase severity of side effects
ATS releases new clinical policy statement on CCHS
Discovery of novel cellular mechanism may help develop new treatments for cancer
Response Genetics to raise $4M from private placement of over 3M newly issued shares
Ischemic heart disease: Guide for recognition and management
Scientists identify EoE-associated region in human chromosome
Interleukin Genetics to purchase $5.3M of securities in registered direct offering
Data to advance the diagnosis, treatment and management of MH to be presented
Scientists discover genetic cause of Quebec Platelet Disorder
Biomoda and Amigenics collaborate to advance treatments for lung and other cancer
Mouse study provides new way to test novel therapies for liver infections
Gene expression in prostate cancer cell more complex than ever imagined
Unique resource for families facing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Epicept issues amendment for reduction in company's quorum requirement
Untreated gum disease has potentially dangerous implications
Current research underway to prevent preterm births
MHI researchers receive $4.8M as grants for genetics and genomic medicine research projects
Targeted Genetics receives milestone payments from Genzyme and Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics
Exposure to electronic media is not linked to headaches
Stanford researchers use DNA minicircles to induce pluripotency in stem cells from human fat
Breakthrough research could lead to new potential treatments for malaria
Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute offers new blood test to predict heart disease
John Wiley and Sons' 6th edition report on "Genetic disorders and the fetus"
New research report on global market for DNA probes-based diagnostics
Study may lead to preventative and therapeutic treatments for MS patients
Scientists uncover a key cellular mechanism that alters brain cell function in Huntington's disease
EpiCept's NP-1 for treatment of PHN receives FDA orphan drug designation
Study: Warburg effect promotes rapid cell proliferation and tumor growth
MaMayo Clinic experts available to discuss health issues and concerns related to Olympic Games
Ambry Genetics introduces new StemArray product and services utilizing aCGH technology
Targeted Genetics receives delisting notification from NASDAQ Stock Market
New type of fat-producing cells may speed up treatments for muscular dystrophy and fibrosis
New findings reveal tendons play an active role in initiating bone ridge formation
MAGIC investigators identify new genetic variants that influence insulin and glucose regulation
Bariatric surgery offers a new hope for obese patients
First genetic map of malaria drug plant could increase crop yields, study says
ACMGF and Luminex announce annual grant for genetic research
CSHL scientist discovers how bookmarking protein triggers leukemia
Pharsight releases Phoenix NLME and Phoenix Connect
Findings may help develop new antiviral drugs for influenza
Book on physiology of eating and weight regulation
UAB professors honored for scientific contributions and outstanding mentorship
Mouse Hematology: A laboratory manual for scientists
University of Maryland School of Nursing to spearhead new Center for Pain Studies
Enzo Biochem and Ikonisys sign agreement to market molecular-based cervical cancer test
German researchers study target-oriented methods for children with brain tumor
Scientists identify potential drug development target for epilepsy seizures
Human blood stem cells can be engineered to kill HIV and other chronic viral diseases
TMZ and small molecule combination appears to lower tumor resistance
Data from two phase Ib clinical trials of dacetuzumab for DLBCL reported
Encouraging data from Seattle Genetics' phase I trial of brentuximab vedotin
Study on fruit flies may help in understanding the root cause of stem cell diseases
Ambry Genetics and SoftGenetics sign agreement for next-generation sequencing projects at Ambry
Fruit flies use same molecular mechanisms as humans for maintaining cholestrol
$2.6M NIH grant for survey of in situ protein-protein interaction networks
TSX Venture Exchange approves Advitech's issued and outstanding common shares
Presence of increased body fat hinders the loss of body weight
ACMG encourages everyone to gather family health history information on National Family History Day
Mutated IDH1 gene linked to the progression of gliomas
Study examines temporal association between media coverage and opioid-related deaths
Comprehensive report on world cancer therapies market
Workshop on "Neuroeconomics and Endocrinological Economics" organized
Microarray analysis can identify chromosome abnormalities in children with Pitt-Hopkins syndrome
FaceBase Consortium established to create encyclopedic database on facial birth defects
Targeted Genetics announces third quarter 2009 results; reports net income of $0.03 per common share
Seattle Genetics commences phase I clinical trial of SGN-75 ADC for metastatic renal cell carcinoma
Global industry leaders to address key trends in bioscience industry at Biotech 2009
Stapled Peptides directly inhibit the Notch transcription factor complex
Researchers identify mouse gene that reduces the accumulation Alzheimer's plaques and tangles
In-depth information of the American, European and Japanese pharmaceutical markets
AMP's four-day event on the latest advances in clinical molecular diagnostics
Researcers identify a new array of genes in GAS
Autism Consortium holds its fourth annual symposium to update on autism
NewLink Genetics announces closing of its $30M Series C financing
Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet
Avoiding foods high in AGE toxins can reduce inflammation and restore the body's natural defenses
Book on current aspects of dental morphology research
London Genetics enters an intensive partnering programme
A step-by-step program: Cognitive behavior workbook for weight loss
Global cord blood stem cells market for 2010 to be estimated at about US$4.5 billion: Report
CAMH Foundation receives $5 million gift for mental health research
Genetic mutations cause for SIDS and SUDS
New findings demonstrating pharmacoeconomic benefits of Ceplene released
Rare form of testicular tumour provides new insight into how genetic changes arise in children
Study on Pten's tumour suppressive functions published
Methyl-Seq and Ultra-Deep Resequencing applications from RainDance Technologies
Illumina announces 2010 roadmap for Infinium whole-genome genotyping platform
Book reviews applications of genetic research in the fields of exercise science and sports medicine
Federal grant for ecstasy research
Metabolic master switch sets the biological clock in body tissues
Novel HIV drug to be studied in cell cultures and patients
DNA Link to provide NimbleGen Sequence Capture service in Korea
Institute of Medicine elects two new members from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Institute of Medicine elects researcher from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as its member
Study shows elevated levels of antioxidant urate can slow the progression of Parkinson's disease
Wake Forest University School of Medicine honours researchers
Researchers find SNARE-like protein system to help bacteria avoid cell destruction
Vivaldi receives US patent for live attenuated influenza vaccines
IBM scientists to build nanoscale DNA sequencer to read human DNA
GeneMedRx software warns patients and physicians if tamoxifen benefit is at risk
Study points to subtle differences between boys and girls' attitudes to multiple drugs
Grand Opportunity grant to pursue "whole-genome" sequencing of patients with autism
Retailers join to support breast cancer research
Respiragene test for lung cancer motivates smokers to quit smoking
2009 International Society meeting to focus on hip arthroscopy
Physicians should implement new measures while diagnosing prenatal Down syndrome
Researchers to use Intravenous Immune Globulin for slowing AD progression
Research to develop small-molecule drug that blocks excess iron absorption
NIH, NephCure Foundation and University of Michigan support study of nephrotic syndrome
Book on pediatric bone disorders and mineral metabolism
Researchers study the role of stem cells in development of liver cancer
Research study on Lyme disease
GENova in advanced negotiations to acquire patents from TheraGlass
Comprehensive CT scan gives better indication of significant coronary artery disease
Comprehensive report on UK cancer diagnostics market
Research reveals genetic conversation between X and Y chromosomes
New type of stem cell in the prostate may be a source for prostate cancer, say researchers
Three genes linked to Lou Gehrig's disease
Research reveals new protective properties of vitamin C
microRNAs analysis could detect pancreatic cancer
rPA anthrax vaccine and its Valortim anthrax anti-toxin program data presented
StemCells ™ novel neuroprotective approach for treating neurodegenerative diseases
Innovative way for culturing liver cells improves drug toxicity screening
Future Alzheimer's treatments may be effective before the onset of symptoms
University of North Carolina awarded the Center of Excellence in Genomic Science
The biology of apoE and apoE receptors in Alzheimer's disease to be researched under new NIH program
Genetic variants on chromosome 9q may influence asthma development in Mexican children
Field and DNA studies reveal that marine reserves aid in shark conservation measures
New "micropatterning" method useful in gene expression studies
Protein Huwe1 may be an important factor in the development of brain cancer
Interleukin Genetics reports Q2 2009 financials
Discovery of a genetic mutation underlying late-onset Leigh syndrome
Unlikely genetic suspect implicated in Dandy-Walker malformation
Innovative diabetes drug discovery partnership
Maternal exposure to nanoparticles related to neurological dysfunction in the mouse
Scientists re-engineer human enzyme to become resistant to harmful agents such as chemotherapy
Discovery of gene linked to follicular lymphoma
Newly identified gene regulates immune cells' ability to harm the body
New discovery on DNA repair mechanism
Past exercise helps stroke patients recover faster
Genetic source of muscular dystrophy blocked
Discovery of key gene for bone development that when mutated lead to dwarfism
DNA alterations on human chromosome 9 linked to glioblastoma
Newly discovered gene regulates balance of 'bad' cholesterol
New pieces in the autism inheritance puzzle
Discovery of second gene linked to familial testicular cancer
Scientists unearth the roots of human genetic variation
Goby fish may bring new drugs for high blood pressure
Discovery of genetic markers to help fight diabetes
Much touted "depression risk gene" may not add to risk after all
Scientists gain new insights into the genetic susceptibility of multiple sclerosis
Scientists launch Gene Expression Atlas
Greater oversight needed in sharing of genetic information online
Stopping fatty change in heart cells
Noninvasive screening test detects digestive cancers in multiple organs
Glioblastoma may originate in neural stem cells
New research shows that a breast cancer gene causes osmidrosis and makes earwax wet and sticky
MicroRNAs grease the cell's circadian clockwork
The evolution of gene regulation: How microbial neighbors settle differences
Scientists pinpoint molecular cause of Alzheimer's disease
Junk DNA may not be so junky ™ after all
Discovery of mutant genes in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Genetic signature may predict patient response to GIST therapy
New understanding of role ZBP1 gene plays in breast cancer
Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics commences preregistration trial for Glybera
Research shows why certain atherosclerotic lesions can turn deadly
Scientists develop whole-genome sequencing approach to mapping mutations in fruit flies
Scientists revive a dormant gene to fight HIV
Discovery of common genetic risk factors for autism spectrum disorders
Level of cellular stress determines longevity of retinal cells
Discovery of gene region that may account for as many as 15 percent of autism cases
SUMO protein guides chromatin remodeler to suppress genes
Proof-of-concept for a DNA-based therapeutic vaccination against chronic hepatitis C
Potential genetic cause of congenital defect colonic atresia
Potential new target for treatment of Rett syndrome
Removal of ovaries during hysterectomy increases risk of death, outweighs benefits
Addition of dasatinib to standard chemo cocktail may enhance effect in certain ovarian cancers
Novel method of isolating high quality RNA from Kupffer cells
DNA biosynthesis discovery could lead to better antibiotics
Discovery of gene variation linked to increased risk of ischemic stroke
Strange glaucoma puzzle solved
Conserved gene expression reveals our 'inner fish'
Rockefeller University Hospital opens clinical trial into statin-associated muscle complaints
New understanding of roles of insulin in obesity or type II diabetes
Small RNAs can play critical roles in male infertility/contraception
Discovery of compound that may stop glioblastoma multiforme
New genetic understanding of progressive hearing loss
Discovery of novel mechanisms that might causally link type-2 diabetes to Alzheimer's disease
Multifocal lung cancers appear to originate from single cancer clone
Discovery of gene that modifies severity of cystic fibrosis lung disease
Eating a low energy density diet can offset influence of obesity gene
Hundreds of published studies on natural selection may have drawn incorrect conclusions
Gene linked to lupus might explain why females are 10 times more susceptible to the disease
Salk Institute forms strategic alliance agreement with sanofi-aventis
Mutations in a gene may stunt lung development in children
Omega-3 fatty acids appear protective against advanced prostate cancer
Alcohol flush signals increased cancer risk among east Asians
Researchers show how proteins find the right DNA sequences
Next generation antibiotic compounds that do not provoke bacterial resistance
A model of melanoma generates hope for the use of targeted therapies
Roche (SWX: ROG.VX; RO.S) and Genentech (NYSE:DNA) agree to combine
Bioinformatics sheds light on evolutionary origin of Rickettsia virulence genes
Advances in stem cell research
Detailed diagnosis boosts child cancer survival
Oseltamivir-resistant influenza A virus potentially serious to high-risk patients
Deciphering motor neuron disease
Novel approach to gene hunting uncovers possible new targets for Crohn's disease drugs
How obesity, diet and exercise influence our metabolism and interact with our genome
A second MND gene mutation in one year signifies rapid research progress
Could our mother's diet at time we are conceived set the course for our future health?
Better sequence searches of genes and proteins
Calculating protein and gene connections in a Parkinson's model
States expand newborn screening for life-threatening disorders
Researchers show how immune system reacts to a hepatitis B infection
Targeting the protein AEG1 impairs human liver cancer growth in mice
Discovery of new mode of how diseases evolve
Does gene show link between migraine and stroke or heart attacks?
Boosting its infectivity turns benign virus into good gene therapy carrier for cystic fibrosis
Genetic risk for substance use can be neutralized by good parenting
Discovery of gene network that gave rise to first tooth
Missing gene plays role in autism
Study identifies gene variants associated with early-onset myocardial infarction
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor protects key brain cells in Alzheimer's models
Researchers discover "master gene" behind blood vessel development
Researchers find pathway and enzyme unique to tularemia organism
FOXO3A gene variation may be key to longer life
Chronic drinking causes more liver injury than acute or binge drinking
New method captures microRNAs before they disappear
STDs disrupt genetic bottleneck that usually constrains HIV infection
The worst luck in the world? The heart disease mutation carried by 60 million
DREAM gene found to be a genetic candidate for explaining old age dementia
Researchers find molecular origin of blood stem cells
Studies offer guide as protein interaction mapping comes of age
New hope for leptin as a solution to obesity
Biologist finds plant polymerases IV and V are really variants of polymerase II
Long-term gene therapy used to reverse heart damage in heart failure
vCJD blood test achieves 100% accuracy
Epeius Biotechnologies awarded European patents for targeted genetic anti-cancer medicine
Single letter in the human genome points to risk for high cholesterol
Study of placenta unexpectedly leads to cancer gene
Researchers stop ovarian cancer cell cycle in its tracks
Researchers simplify creation induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells
New insight into birth defect synpolydactyly
Gene subnetworks provide new prognostic markers for breast cancer
GUMC researchers find gene inactivated in two aggressive cancers
Scientists show that HIV's evolution in the body does not occur at a constant rate
Decreased levels of binding gene affect memory and behavior
Brain deletion of FK506-binding protein enhances repetitive behaviors in mice
New clues to the roots of epilepsy, autism, schizophrenia
An Achilles heel in cancer cells
Discovery of 11 new gene sites that influence cholesterol or triglyceride levels
Hematopoietic stem cells found to reproduce more slowly than expected
Scientists find 12 new genes with potential as drug targets
Discovery of groundbreaking technique for body to accept gene therapy
Metabolic reactions: Less is more in single-celled organisms
Genetic ancestry of African-Americans reveals new insights about gene expression
Chromatin packaging helps decipher how cancer develops
Stem cells derived from bone marrow may offer novel therapeutic option for epidermolysis bullosa
A new approach improves prioritization of disease-associated SNPs
Moderate alcohol intake boosts amount of omega-3 fatty acids in our body
Genetic breakdown in Fanconi anemia may have link to HPV-associated cancer
Gene therapy used to alleviate sickle cell disease pathology
Prototype blood scanner detects even faint indicators of cancer
Scientists pinpoint two new risk factors for Wilms tumour
Genes influence how well you deal with an illness
Genetic variation in metabolism identified
New understanding of processes that regulate genes
Foxm1 gene mutation may cause immature lungs in newborns
Researchers reveal a new aspect of tumor development
Prana Biotechnology's compound could halt Alzheimer's pathology
Genetic screening no better than traditional risk factors for predicting type 2 diabetes
Scientists identify biomarkers for chronological and physiological age prediction
Antibiotics can cause pervasive, persistant changes to microbiota in human gut
Impending crisis in provision of histopathology expertise for mouse functional genomics
New handbook helps prevent the tragedy of campus violence
Study helps clarify role of vitamin D in cancer therapy
A link found between nicotine addiction and autism
Breast cancer common among women with family history but without BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
World's earliest nuclear family found
Scientists find intra cellular pathway driving a deadly sub-type of breast cancer
Microvesicles released from glioblastoma cells carry information that may guide treatment
Gene chip technology used to rapidly and accurately detect pneumonia in ICU Patients on ventilators
Isoflurane induces Alzheimer's-associated changes in mouse brains
Scientists crack the code to tamoxifen resistance
Newborn neurons in the adult brain can settle in the wrong neighborhood
New technique to study the genetics of breast cancer
Signaling between protein, growth factor is critical for coordinated cell migration
Astragalus root plant chemical used to fight HIV
Researchers discover genetic basis for some common congenital birth defects
Low levels of potassium in diet linked to high blood pressure
Discovery of gene that regulates mold's resistance to drugs
Researchers find new path to antibiotics in dirt
Australian-led global initiative to improve diagnosis of genetic disorders
Scientists identify compounds for stem-cell production from adult cells
Largest analysis of differences between human and chimpanzee genomes
Discovery of gene that helps control the secretion of acid in the stomach
Potential therapeutic target for acute leukemia types
First gene for child brain tumour identified
Double-barreled immune cell approach for neuroblastoma
Universal test for genetic diseases in unborn children in the pipeline
Exercise-induced fatigue in muscular dystrophies, study points to potential new therapies
Genetically modified tomatoes rich in anthocyanins
Newly discovered mechanism can explain the Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Scientists discover how a well-known protein repairs broken DNA ends
Better TB vaccine in the pipeline
Genes that control cell death may play role in age-related hearing loss
Inherited disorders and copy number changes in human alpha-globin genes
Discovery of gene variant for cleft lip
Short RNAs show a long history
New pig model of cystic fibrosis provides better understanding of human disease
Breast cancer vaccine could protect against aggressive HER2-positive breast tumours
Vaccine against HER2-positive breast cancer offers complete protection in lab
Inherited one-hit gene mutation provides new opportunity for colon cancer prevention
Oxidative stress: mechanism of cell death clarified
New molecular imaging techniques aim at detection of earliest steps of disease development
Study reveals how blood flow force protects against atherosclerosis
UT Southwestern scientists discover leptin can also aid type 1 diabetics
Researchers discover key details of how rheumatoid arthritis destroys bone
Scientists trace evolution of the nerve cell
Fish melanoma gene linked to pigment pattern that attracts mates
New model for studying the genetics of Angelman syndrome
Newly discovered molecular switch creates new path to study birth defects and cancer
Finding cancer's original cell key to treatments
Researchers solve structure of enzyme vital for DNA repair
Scientists discover link between DNA copy number changes and cancer risk
Cannabinoid cell surface receptor plays a tumor-suppressing role in human colorectal cancer
Eroded telomeres are behind dyskeratosis congentia aging syndrome
microRNA may influence development of alcohol tolerance
New understanding of exaggerated mucous production and secretion in cystic fibrosis
New biomarker for early cancer detection? Research reveals that 'microRNA' may fit the bill
Statins reduce the risk of dementia by half
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics licenses technology to develop HPV vaccine
Genetic mechanisms at play in blood cells important in Parkinson ™s disease
Stem cell chicken and egg debate moves to unlikely arena: the testes
Potentially new biomarkers for Alzheimer's
Using genetics to improve traditional psychiatric diagnoses
Gene variant increases HIV risk in Africans
New British consortium to tackle healthcare associated infections
Susceptibility to pain is affected by premature birth and also genetics
Common genetic variations increase risk of life-long nicotine addiction for young smokers
Young women's breast cancers more aggressive and less responsive to treatment
Transgenic tomatoes as edible vaccine carriers for Alzheimer's disease
New method to evaluate variations identified in breast cancer susceptibility genes
New antibiotic beats superbugs at their own game
New target for the potential treatment of tuberculosis
Resveratrol mimics the beneficial effects of eating fewer calories
Scientists shed new light into early mechanisms governing cardiovascular specification
New understanding of how herpes simplex virus 1 hides during inactive phase
Discovery of gene mechanism could lead to new therapeutic strategies to fight metastatic disease
Cancer cells revert to normal at specific signal threshold
Electrostatic-based RNA assays technique could revolutionize medical diagnostics
Zinc finger technology brings personalized HIV therapy a step closer
Autophagy promotes pancreatitis
Gene radiotherapy system shows promise for fighting treatment-resistant cancer cells
Discovery of mechanisms that direct cholinergic synapse assembly between neurons in vivo
Bionovo discovers new estrogen regulatory elements for breast cancer and osteoporosis drugs
Discovery of gene linked to adult-onset obesity
Hope on the horizon for migraine sufferers
Administration proposes additional funding for FDA for fiscal year (FY) 2009
Complex synapses drove brain evolution
More evidence red wine keep hearts young
A genetic tool for cleaner water
New genetic mutations involved in inflammatory intestinal disorders discovered
Royal seal of approval for Breakthrough Breast Cancer's world-class research unit in Edinburgh
Tumor suppressor genes speed up and slow down aging in engineered mouse
Rett syndrome gene found to be full of surprises
RNA toxicity contributes to neurodegenerative disease
Common gene disorder doubles risk of lung cancer, even among nonsmokers
The emerging role of infection in Alzheimer ™s
Fluorescent 'barcodes' called nanostrings could revolutionise diagnostics
Scientists paint-viruses with proteins to track and treat viral disease and evolution
Government funds Rochester heart rhythm disorder research into third decade
Study implicates 350 gene regions in cancer development in the mouse
A possible cure for pre-eclampsia
New clues into how preeclampsia may surface in some pregnancies
House Energy and Commerce Committee approves bill to reauthorize community health centers program
New journal - Circulation: Heart Failure
New understanding of how a mole develops into melanoma
New laser treatment for vocal-cord cancer
Clockwork PCR including sample prep
Better understanding of immune response to HIV infection
FGFR2 gene increases susceptibility to breast cancer
Most comprehensive kinome collection
Scientists find distinct kind of stem cells in the pituitary gland
New insights into early history of human populations before they moved out of Africa
Metabolic genes tied to inflammatory predictor of heart disease and stroke risk
Do patients have equal access to coronary angiography?
Scientists solve mystery about critical mechanism of gene expression
New advance in use of oncolytic viruses as novel cancer treatments
Researchers describe key molecule responsible for the immature state of the tumor vasculature
Chronic inflammation triggers cell fusions that could protect neurons
Vitamin D and the risk of developing breast cancer
Two new clinical trials show promise for basal cell carcinoma and pancreatic cancer
Blood pressure drugs halt pancreatic cancer cell growth
Discovery of small molecule that disrupts Ewing's sarcoma oncogene
Mosquito mating mechanism could lead to new attack on dengue and yellow fever
Gene linked to inherited blood biomarker associated with asthma risk
Blood vessels: The pied piper for growing nerve cells
Molecule delivery method improves stem cell differentiation
Hepatitis B virus triggers cell 'suicide' in patients with chronic infection
Back pain problems may be more a matter of genetics than physical strain
A diaphanous control during embryo formation
Leaky blood vessels open up nerve cells to toxic assault In Lou Gehrig's disease
Rare genetic variants have big impact on blood pressure
Scientists visualize the machinery of mRNA splicing
Newly identified gene may prompt pancreas cells to form
Potential new genetic markers for Crohn's disease
Research to lead to brain tumor therapies
Stanford researchers unmask proteins in telomerase
Toxic organophosphates appear to contribute to motor neuron disease
Jumping gene may contribute to Cockayne syndrome
Cholesterol-associated gene variants can predict cardiovascular events
Variants of the gene LRP5 associated with increased risk of bone fractures, low bone mineral density
Genes that protect against atherosclerosis identified
Gene variant increases breast cancer risk
The yin and yang of genes for mood disorders
Good news for people with glycogen storage disease type Ia
DNA detectives find genetic markers for lung cancers most likely to recur
New mouse model of bipolar disorder
New genetic finding on Rett syndrome
Long-term muscle improvements shown in gene therapy study in mice
Rimonabant weight-loss drug might fight alcoholic fatty liver
Researchers trace psychopathy back to its roots
Novel mechanism found that may boost impaired function of leukemia protein
Discovery of gene in Asian monkeys that blocks AIDS
New genetic link to schizophrenia
Protein that stimulates blood vessel growth worsens ovarian cancer
High zinc status in lung cells slows growth and induces DNA
New discovery on how gene-regulatory networks govern metabolism
Despite advances, atherosclerosis solution is years away
Largest and most detailed worldwide study of human genetic variation
New method for detecting HER2 breast cancer
Newly discovered role of thyroid hormone during pregnancy
Study looks at bisphenol A exposure in boys and prostate cancer later in life
Gene therapy - immune system discovery may lead to effective treatment for glioblastoma multiforme
Role gound for glaucoma gene and a signaling pathway
Identical twins are not genetically identical
Discovery of previously unknown mechanism that leads to cleft palate
Discovery of possible target for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
Seven new prostate cancer genetic risk factors identified
Researchers decode genetics of chlorophyll d
Genotyping and the treatment of alcohol dependence
New insights into Legionella pneumophila
Parental drinking and parenting practices influence adolescent drinking
Researchers identify cells that cause nervous system disease
Search for the 'on' switches may reveal genetic role in development and disease
Researchers unravel mystery of cell division
Deafness and seizures result when glutamate protein deleted in mice
Cigarettes leave deadly path by purging protective genes
UCLA study questions diagnosis, medical treatment of ADHD
Scientists use nanoscale polymer films to control drug delivery
Genetic diversity of European Americans and disease gene mapping
New method to transfer DNA into a host cell
Elevated levels of the protein ABCA1 shown to reduce Alzheimer's plaques
Scientists focus on Epstein-Barr virus
Gene markers located for hereditary prostate cancer
Should children be tested for gene mutations linked to cancers?
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves new genetic breast cancer test
Researchers move 2 steps closer to understanding genetic underpinnings of autism
Chemical first found on Easter Island could treat tuberous sclerosis
Asf1, the protein that oversees DNA replication and packaging in the cell
Important finding for people with anorexia
microRNA molecules block breast cancer's ability to spread
New phenylketonuria (PKU) treatment offered at Hayward Genetics Center
Evolution of the sexes: What a fungus can tell us
Genetic variant predicts antipsychotic response for schizophrenia patients by ethnicity
Discovery of 480 genes that control human cell division
New understanding of cell's inner workings
Comprehensive gene atlas underlying drug addiction
Down's syndrome gene protects against cancer
Gene variation increases risk of liver tumor in patients with cirrhosis
Variant of COMT gene linked to impulsive decisions
Combo therapy reduces size of brain tumours
Surprising findings related to myotonic muscular dystrophy and heart protein
Researchers initiate gene therapy trial in patients with advanced skin cancer
Medical College of Georgia selected as RNA laboratory for worldwide diabetes study
Bowel cancer genes that triple risk discovered
Researchers zero in on the tiniest members in the war on cancer
Most carriers of Fanconi anemia genes are not at a higher risk of cancer
Silencing small but mighty cancer inhibitors
Genetic animal model of autism
New understanding of biological effects of alcohol on genes within cells
Research findings link weight gain and diabetes to a variety of cancers
Smell experience during critical period alters brain
Genetic markers for mental illness
Hydrogen sulfide provides clues to a longer life
New tool for analyzing genetic variations in the inflammation pathways
MicroRNA switches off tumor protection
Genetic differences point to ethnic and racial disparities in colorectal cancer risk
Discovery of novel pathway to increased inflammation in diabetes patients
RNA polymerase III mutation disrupts organ growth
Scientists create mouse resistant to cancer
Scientists examine eons-old water for microorganisms
Monkeys fend off AIDS-like symptoms with enhanced HIV vaccine
The science of cancer health disparities in racial/ethnic minorities and the medically underserved
Gene-based therapy successful in Parkinson's disease
Cannabis compound may stop breast cancer spreading
Protein in mice known as RGS13 suppresses allergic reactions
Gene-transfer technique trial for childhood blindness under way
ClC-1 helps mice get a move on
New explanation for how regulatory networks of genes evolved
GPRC5A gene found to be a tumor-suppressor for lung cancer
Life-threatening gene defect related to thoracic aortic disease discovered
Omega-3 rich oils lower risk of memory problems, omega-6 rich oils may increase risk
Fat cells release a protein that aids insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells
New finding about the relationship between stress and cancer
Breastfeeding boosts infants' IQs, but only if the babies have a specific genetic variant
SENP1 protein may provide a basis for future targeted cancer therapies
Discovery of gene variant linked to prostate cancer in African Americans
Ten tips to help asthma-proof your home
piRNAs play an important role in controlling gene function
Public not so sure about 'personalized medicine'
Lower frequency deep brain stimulation effective treatment for dystonia
Test gives insight into prognosis in patients with plasma cell malignancies
Researchers find crucial signal that switches on eye development
Researchers discover important tool in understanding differentiation in human embryonic stem cells
Heparanase shows potential as cancer drug
Australian researchers stelp closer to discovering the cause of epileptic seizures
The accumulation of sugar in neurons may explain the origin of several neurodegenerative diseases
Oral medication restores missing protein in boys with muscular dystrophy
Tolerance to inhalants may be caused by changes in gene expression
Defects in Jhdm2a gene could be the cause for some cases of male infertility
Phase II map of human genetic variation
Study identifies pathway required for normal reproductive development
Genetics play a key role in obesity
Newly solved structure reveals how cells resist oxygen damage
Important insights into blood vessel formation
A tumor-blocking protein may be key in developing deadly form of pancreatic cancer
Genome update defines landscape of breast and colon cancers
Aida granted new anti-cancer patent
Researchers reveal repressor protein blocks neural stem cell development
Adult stem cells lack key pluripotency regulator
Network approach finds potential breast cancer susceptibility gene
One injection of gene therapy spreads through brain in animal study
Largest ever national children's study in the U.S. gets $26 million government grant
The origin of mammalian network of lymphatic vessels
Gene-chip studies provide new leads in treating abnormal lung development in premature newborns
Brain needs perfection in synapse number
Cholesterol levels both high and low linked to premature births
Mechanism behind nicotine dependency revealed
Low maternal cholesterol levels may lead to adverse birth outcomes
Botched production of insulin molecule may lead to diabetes
Schizophrenia candidate genes affect even healthy individuals
Researchers demonstrate safety of synthetic siRNAs
Biologists link Huntington's disease to health benefits in young
Molecular fingerprint of breast cancer drug resistance can predict response to treatment
Trop-2 new target for anti-tumour therapy in cancer
Why some people find it so difficult to stop smoking
FAU receives patent for invention that induces and restores cardiac muscle function
Framingham Heart Study 100K result published
Genetic variation affects smoking cessation treatment
Ancient mechanism for coping with stresses also gives cancer a boost
Weill Cornell Medical College to lead new NYC translational research collaboration
DNA microarray chips improved therapy in some patients with incurable cancer
Researchers question genetic screening programs
New cell death pathway involved in sperm development
Smoking-cessation may be in the genes
Mutations in the glucocerebrosidase gene are risk factors for Parkinson's disease
Economic development linked to differences in rates of asthma symptoms
Loneliness can damage your health
Rochester receives $1.2 million to battle rare childhood disease
New approaches to transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation studied
Genetic causes of rheumatoid arthritis
Smoking and Alzheimer's disease
Fruit flies have a taste for carbonated water
Interferon alpha revs immune cells but cancer cells ignore it
Genetic-based dosing in orthopedic patients beginning warfarin therapy
FDA should amend the product information for irinotecan
Brain function is even more impaired in cirrhotic than non-cirrhotic alcoholics
Leading experts meet to help advance motor neurone research
Scientists reveal the actions of a key player in colorectal cancer
Discovery of new gene family essential for embryonic development
Cancer stem cell scientists get $1.7 million to develop new leukemia drugs
Reactivating a critical gene lost in kidney cancer reduces tumor growth
New findings on cholesterol metabolism
Cancer blocking gene discovered
Gene use sets humans and chimps apart
Neuregulin 1 gene linked to schizophrenia
Gender differences in renal and other genes contributing to blood pressure
Scientists tackle gene doping in athletes
Gene variation makes people with depression more likely to respond to the medication citalopram
Neighbor clustering better identifies functionally related genes on the bacterial chromosome
Pigs key to understanding antibiotic resistant bacteria
New risk genes for multiple sclerosis
Genome detectives discover culprits in multiple sclerosis
New gene therapy for 200 inherited forms of blindness
Link between breast cancer and hormone therapy confirmed
Xenotransplantation from pigs getting closer
Anti-cancer gene p53 doubles up as anti-ageing agent
Lubert Stryer wins National Medal of Science
C3 gene variant increases risk of blindness
Special patch improves heart function after heart attacks
Gene analysis and biostatistics
Scientists discover human genes hover between "on"and "off" in any given cell
New data about the laws governing embryo development in organisms
Some smokers have genetic predisposition to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Startling discovery on the development of human embryonic stem cells
New genetic function involved in embryo development in organisms
3-D microscopic views of tiny mouse brains available online
New ulcerative colitis gene found
Protein CD36 may be important to future weight-loss strategies
Chromosome disorders can arise when sex cells are formed
New minimally invasive method of treating cancer
Breakthrough new asthma gene found
Scientists discover role of ataxia telangiectasia mutated protein in DNA repair
Gene variant increases risk for alcoholism following childhood abuse
National Organization for Acoustic Neuroma Tumor Patients to celebrate 25th anniversary
Mushrooms show promise for creation of new drugs
Scientists identify gene responsible for one type of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder
New way to increase stem cells in blood
Microfluidic chip for cancer diagnosis
Faster, less expensive technique for mutating large, non-gene stretches of DNA
Circadian rhythms and genetics
Biologists unravel genetic secrets of the silk of spiders
Link between restless legs syndrome and hypertension
New regulator of fat metabolism identified
Deleting gene important in embryo development leads to premature aging in mice
In mice, drug protects against diabetes and atherosclerosis
Cochlear implant restores hearing to patient with von Hippel-Lindau disease
Ethically universal stem cell lines
Gene responsible for Leber Congenital Amaurosis
Genetic testing helps cancer survivors fight for their loved ones
New insights into visual disturbances accompanying skull deformations
Molecular motors may speed nutrient processing
Significant breakthrough in the search for an effective malaria vaccine
Scientists 'home in' on new breast cancer genes
MicroRNAs may increase cancer susceptibility
Researchers find alteration in gene associated with uterine cancer
Gene therapy used to reverse heart failure in animals
Neuronal pathology of Fragile X syndrome studied
Peering into the body and visualizing its molecular secrets one step closer to reality
Genes add up risk of autoimmune disease
Cronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major and increasing global health epidemic
Gene p53 thought to assist chemotherapy may help cancer thrive
Researchers identify human genes targeted by a virus believed to cause Kaposi's sarcoma
Cornell University establishes Center for Reproductive Genomics
Structural variation in the human genome
Bipolar disorder - the clue may be in the genes
Facts about rheumatoid arthritis and aging
New hope for patients with premature aging condition progeria
Vaccine to cope with viral diversity in HIV
Scientists find last unknown enzyme in the synthesis of vitamin C in plants
Ten genetic variants associated with type 2 diabetes
New genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Digesting protein may be a hidden problem for some
After hours gene appears to interfere with normal regulation of the body clock on a cellular level
New searchable influenza gene database
Moonlighting enzyme linked to Friedreich's ataxia
Luminex Corporation licenses cystic fibrosis gene patent from John Hopkins
Gene analysis explains ethnic differences in sensitivity to chemotherapy in lung cancer
Symposium on depression and bipolar disorder
Miscue of body's genetic repair system may cause Huntington's disease
Chitin compound causes allergic inflammation
Klotho proteins important players in future therapies for diabetes, obesity and kidney disease
Australian researchers identify thousands with curable high blood pressure
Nanoparticle delivery system delivers cancer-suppressing gene in M. D. Anderson trial
New vaccine strategy for head and neck cancers
More effective therapies for individual cancers - personalized medicine
Cell Genesys reports data from clinical trials of GVAX immunotherapy for prostate cancer
Avalon Pharmaceuticals announces results of AVN944 biomarker study
New device to test for proteins that play important role in human health and disease
Genes set scene for metastasis - promote spread of breast cancer to the lungs
Researchers discover how cells fine-tune oxygen use
Bariatric surgery - possible treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus
Newly identified 28-gene signature pattern predicts cancer recurrence and spreading
Key protein identified in immune response to malaria and TB
Gene expression profiling shows how transplanted heart is performing
Genetic culprits of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Study shows how antibiotic gentamicin affects cystic fibrosis patients with a stop mutation
Molecular mechanism involved in development of schizophrenia
Researchers identify key protein in immune response to malaria and TB
Cells use 'noise' to make cell-fate decisions
Stanford brain tumor vaccine to be tested nationally
First time observing real-time molecular interplay within ribosome
New dimension to understanding of p53 protein
Inflammation plays key role in the metastasis of prostate cancer
Researchers uncover genetic sequence responsible for rare form of pancreatic cancer
Groundbreaking study of anorexia
Unlocking the mystery of skin renewal
Gene therapy shows promise as treatment for diseased lower limbs at risk for amputation
Genetically caused deafness may be reversible by compensating for a missing protein
Swedish brain researchers gain access to unique IBM supercomputer
Genentech updates on Cabilly patent peexamination
Anorexia nervosa may be genetic
Cancer cells 100 times more likely to genetically mutate
Researchers discover markers that identify breast cancer subtypes resistant to Herceptin
siRNA delivery into human T cells and primary cells with carbon-nanotube transporters
Four genes identified that increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes
At last the culprit in Autism is revealed
Biochip allows genes to express themselves
International consortium to get to heart of coronary artery disease
Horse genome sequence assembled
Severe form of "enlarged prostate" discovered
Gene found for Cornelia deLange syndrome
Apolipoprotein E gene raises newborns' cerebral palsy risk
Health effects of passive somking studied in first-of-a-kind clinical study
UK scientists reverse symptoms of mad cow disease
50% of Americans have gene that affects how body burns sugar
Variations in SORL1 gene may factor in development of Alzheimer's disease
Ryogen licenses gene patent to Invitrogen
Herpes appears to play a role in bringing about Alzheimer's disease
Stem cells grown into brain cells on a new 3D scaffold of tiny protein fragments
Nanostructured calcium phosphates (NanoCaPs) for non-viral gene delivery
Eye color reflects a simple, predictable and reliable genetic pattern of inheritance
FDA approves test to help diagnose HIV
Food like an addictive drug for some people
California Bill seeks to restrict payments to egg donors
Industry using third parties to manage public concerns about genetic screening
High copayments for 'specialty pharmacy' medications has little effect on use
New avenue for the pursuit of therapies for Alzheimer's disease
Variation in 3 genes influences risk of age-related macular degeneration
Older twins hold the key to ageing well
Some brains wired to encourage fidgeting
Genetic mutations may be responsible for schizophrenia
Oral cancers - smoke and drink and up goes the risk!
Innovative approach for creating a cytomegalovirus vaccine
Reduced levels of antiinflammatory cytokines in patients with chronic widespread pain
Active mind and body slows Alzheimer's progression
Scientists identify signals that regulate the formation of spinal marrow
Scientists unravel breast cancer risk gene mystery
Discovery of gene mutation gives hope for Down syndrome and Alzheimer's victims
New diagnostic approach for carriers of recessive genetic disorders
New gene amplification findings could benefit cancer research
Having older brothers a factor in boys becoming gay
Researchers identify gene used to recognize pathogens
New hope for Huntington disease cure
Discovery of gene behind iron accumulation in brain has implications for Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
HERA trial continues to demonstrate significant patient benefits from Herceptin
Pituitary adenoma predisposition caused by germline mutations in the AIP gene
Gene expression becomes heterogeneous with age
Genetic testing can improve newborn screening tests for hearing defects
Exercise, diet may protect against colorectal cancer
Mental activity leads to mental agility
"Junk" RNA regulates important cellular processes
'Autistic' mice may provide clue to cause of autism
Pten regulates neuronal arborization and social interaction in mice
Comprehensive analysis of the human and mouse transcriptomes
Study investigates early biology of HIV infection
New Hybrid virus may aid treatment of cancer
Prefrontal cortex in the brain damaged by both alcoholism and chronic smoking
WRN exonuclease structure and molecular mechanism imply an editing role in DNA end processing
Study into whether folic acid and other B vitamins can help slow dementia
Promising treatment for Huntington's disease soon to be tested clinically
Fast tracking the healing process for common ear infections
217 new targets for anti-cancer drugs
Obese may have gene which makes them fat
Gene variant doubles risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder
Environment and genes determine whether a child will an avid reader
Specific gene that could be responsible for metabolic diseases
Yellow pigment that sits on the retina focus of macular degeneration research
Will we ever eat pigs genetically engineered to give us healthy fats?
Crucial breakthrough in pectin biosynthesis
Scientists develop new research mice to help understand "good" cholesterol
Genetic differences between males and females might be evened out at the rim of the nucleus
Salmonella research provides clues to antibiotic development
A map of recent positive selection in the human genome
New test for detecting small amounts of proteins in the blood
University of Michigan researchers target stubborn gram-negative bacteria
Coffee good or bad for you? It depends on your genes!
Genes play a key role in stress response
Cell-death mechanism linked to developmental and degenerative brain disorders
Virus could trigger prostate cancer
Genetic variations help predict risk for salt-induced high blood pressure
Bathroom scale model of weight loss most effective
Cathepsin inhibitors as cancer therapies
Adjuvant hormonal therapy reduces contralateral breast cancer risk
Advancing knowledge of diet-gene interactions
Hormone aldosterone linked to quality of hearing
New understanding of the molecular genetics of successful fertilization
Gene mutation discovered that causes a rare form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Researchers find new mechanism potentially explaining evolution of signalling pathways
Hormone discovered in bird brains also plays major role in mammalian reproductive system
Research sheds light on origins of "junk" DNA
Key genes identified that enable tuberculosis infection to spread
60 new genes controlled by regulatory sequences
Bird flu jab for chickens could halt spread of the virus
Tumor cell growth depends on interactions with its microenvironment
First-of-its-kind study in heart attack patients seeks to prevent heart failure with stem cells
Growth hormone helps children with sleep apnea
Identification of bipolar risk gene
Genome-wide prediction of mammalian enhancers for control of gene expression
Tobacco plant-derived vaccines safeguard against Yersinia pestis
Slow human evolution revealed by worm genome
Caspase 8 gene halts spread of aggressive childhood cancer
World's deadliest malaria parasite cloaking gene revealed
Genome discovery may prevent leukaemia
Skin colour controlled by key gene
DNA strands for biologically based electronics and medical devices
Important skin color gene identified
Protein induces dental pulp stem cells into dentin-forming odontoblasts
Common garden plant may hold cure for leukemia
Stem cells may cause some forms of bone cancer
Unexpected link between muscular dystrophy and muscle wasting associated with cancer
HRAS mutation analysis in Costello Syndrome
Prion protein codon 129 genotype prevalence is altered in primary progressive aphasia
GRK2 protein - potential drug target for heart failure
Researchers identify genes affected by Methotrexate (MTX)
Study of how bacteria change their metabolic networks
How parents treat their children can affect an adolescent's risk of depression
Cellular signal may determine life or death for damaged brain cells
Introgen's INGN 241 combined with Celebrex kills breast cancer cells
Those most at risk of Alzheimer's would allow loved ones enroll them in research
Chlamydia pneumoniae may cause vision problems
Sleeping sickness parasite shows how cells divide their insides
BRAF gene mutations predict sensitivity to a new class of drug
Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers have deciphered code for motor neuron wiring
Fundamental insight about protein evolution
Preventing bowel cancer in high risk families
Award for genetic study that revolutionised thinking on epilepsy
Access to genetic counseling and testing are an important part of cancer control
Family history of alcohol dependency does not relate to age of first drink
Alternative methods to create stem cells successful in mice-studies
SLITRK1 gene appears to contribute to some cases of Tourette's Syndrome
Personalized medicine to improve the outcome for breast cancer patients
Novel therapies for pleural mesothelioma
Largest systematic analysis of duplicated gene function to date
Landmark study aims to find genetic link to Alzheimer's disease
Stem cells help regenerate cartilage and bone
Possibility of tailored treatments for addiction based on how a person's genes behave
Raf Kinase Inhibitor Protein plays a role in controlling the active movement of cells
Definitive multiple sclerosis linkage screen
Genetic factors influence elderly individual's propensity to bone fractures
Increased ovarian cancer risk not linked to cancer family history
Suppression of FOXO1a gene might kill resistant alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) tumors
Enrollment at U.S. medical schools has changed very little over the last 10 years
Osteopontin protein found to be more common in patients with lung fibrosis
New recommendations for screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations
Overall genome landscape between chimps and humans can be attributed to large segmental duplications
Potential new way to fight HIV
James Bond affects the development of breasts!
Study provides first steps toward individualized treatment of serious injuries
Human Y chromosome stays intact while chimp Y loses genes
Discovery of multiple isoforms of the p53 tumor suppressor protein
Malaria researchers find the parasite's housebreaking tool
First human gene mutation that causes extreme farsightedness
Hundreds of identified genes involved in the pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease
State-of-the-art portable biosensing device based on micro and nanotechnologies
Novel vaccine strain with high efficacy against tuberculosis
MiRNA is opening up a whole new way of understanding carcinogenesis
Protein that protects the body from tissue damage also increases the risk of tumors
Defect in the gene that makes YAP might contribute to cancer
Blondes may have fun but redheads can take the pain
Enzyme involved in blood pressure regulation may also influence how the body responds to exercise
Sources of magnetic fields in the home
MDMA/Ectasy could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's disease
Bone marrow-derived cells fail to meet high expectations says Bonn study
Customized gene chip offers clues to prognosis in cases of neuroblastoma
Scientists discover genes linked to spread of breast cancer
Researchers make headway in mystery of migraines
More efficient genome-mining technique
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome difficult to diagnose
Researchers have identified 23 new longevity genes
Hidden secrets on the nature and timing of genome evolution in mammals revealed
Crucial molecular link between a hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Two regions of the human genome that appear to explain variation in IQ
Rapid new technique for detecting group A streptococcus
Genome studies may help target new drugs to fight them
Erlotinib increases survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Sirna Therapeutics granted new UK patents
Tourette's and obsessive compulsive disorders linked to strep throat
Changes to prenatal genetic testing could mean more babies born with abnornalities
New initiative to provide $600k to fund new research into Down Syndrome
Adult, or post-natal, stem cells have the same ability as embryonic stem cells to multiply
Study causes big shift in how we think about p53 gene
Study sheds new light on the molecular mechanisms underlying the development of chronic wounds
Expression profiles and functional analyses of Wnt-related genes in human joint disorders
PNNL ScalaBLAST may be used to process complex genomic sequences
Report on Hispanics and genes, culture, and medicines highlights the rise of individualized medicine
Arteries bio-engineered from elderly cells
Research accelerates the search for an effective cancer vaccine
Link between hyperglycemia (high blood glucose), overexpression of PKC-beta 2 and kidney disease
New study shows tiny RNAs intimately associated with cancer
Researchers link aberrant 'microRNA' expression to human cancer
Canada's first two human embryonic stem cell lines
Lactose intolerance linked to ancestral environment
Newly discovered gene could provide targets for diabetes therapies
Sickle cell protects against malari
Adolescent depression can be as high as 20 percent
Discovery may lead to therapies to treat the neurological disease
Research provides roadmap for the development of human therapies for cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Study shows how COX-2 inhibitors lead to heart disease
Study supports the view that public concerns about genetic discrimination are substantial
Researchers discover genetic trigger that plays a key role in cancer of the oesophagus
Discovery of a fundamental new route into cells may lead to new methods of drug delivery
Scientists inhibit tumor formation
Researchers identify new areas of gene regulation
Mutated gene causes serious heart disease in newborns
When it comes to low fat diets - all are not equal!
Blocking the COX-1 enzyme might be the answer in ovarian cancer treatment
Age-related macular degeneration is triggered, possibly by an infection
Family history DNA sleuths run risk of uncovering infertility
Race differences in average IQ are largely genetic
Revised Bethesda guidelines effective at identifying patients at risk of colorectal cancer
Gene therapy for Alzheimer's disease shows promise
Pregnant women with epilepsy face dilemma - continue treatment and risk birth defects
Genetic variation linked to alcohol dependence
Gene may boost schizophrenia risk
Breast cancer gene may play a major role in the recurrence of prostate cancer
Breakthrough technology to detect cancer
Dramatic difference between breast cancers in US and Africa
Method shows how precisely gene expression signals are copied in DNA replication
Gene expression pattern predicts multiple drug resistance
New drugs help the immune system kill cancer cells
A parent's weight may also play a role in adolescent weight gain
Obesity may hinder body's ability to control influenza infection
Mutations in the HFE gene directly associated with chronic joint disease
Location on chromosome 2 that may contain one or more genes that contribute to dyslexia
Discovery of gene STAT6(B) may lead to new treatments for inflammatory diseases
Mutated BRCA1 genes cause ovarian cancer indirectly
Variation in the gene ENPP1 may predict risk for diabetes
New findings about the spread of HIV in the UK
Mountaineering doctors hike medicine to new heights with Xtreme Everest
Researchers investigate the interaction of proteins responsible for Saethre-Chotzen Syndrome
Most comprehensive genome-wide experimental analyses of sense-antisense transcripts to date
New biocentre which will revolutionise the way future medicines are produced
Mouse gene shows new mechanism behind cardiac infarction in man
Africa faces potential increases in breast cancer rates
Adiponectin may be helpful in finding treatments for Progeria
Two chemicals boost immune cells' ability to fight HIV without gene therapy
Scientists have identified a key network that prevents damage by oxygen radicals
Scientists re-produce the human body's own cancer-killing cells through gene therapy
Genetic link to kidney damage after heart surgery
Novel mutation in the recently identified LRRK2 gene causes parkinsonism
Importance of Fbw7 as an emerging tumor suppressor
Differences in how HIV virus infects males and females
Feverfew or Bachelor's Button, kills human leukemia stem cells like no other single therapy
Crystallized molecular machine reveals possible new paths for treating diseases
Potential treatments for neurofibromatosis
Research reveals a novel key player in the initiation of colon cancer
Research may provide the basis for development of a new, extensive immunotherapy for human tumors
Modern humans have sloppy gene control mechanisms which can make us susceptible to diseases
Available lines of human embryonic stem cells have been contaminated
Molecular pathway turns a juvenile heart into an adult heart
Scientists discover that microRNAs regulate thousands of human genes
Fundamental question of cell death answered
Potential new therapies for cancer and bleeding disorders
Why the Mediterranean diet appers to protect against breast cancer
Mutated gene may provide better idea of how cancer develops and progresses
Discovery of gene related to p53 called Bnip3L that can also cause cell death
Exposure to the chemical BPA (Bisphenol A) stimulates prostate cancer cell growth
Significant advance in understanding the human genome
New technique for tracking gene regulators
Fluorescent colors used to separate cells visually
Jumping genes help explain immune system's remarkable ability
Mutant gene that starves the brain of serotonin 10 times more prevalent in depressed patients
Genetic markers implicated in fatal side effects of schizophrenia drug
New theory driving evolutionary changes
Celebrex like gene suppresses the growth of colon cancer
Early ritalin may cause long-term effects on the brain
Family history not age greatly affects breast cancer risk
Why our immune system worsens with age
Indoprofen may lead to new treatments for spinal muscular atrophy
Study links a novel protein pathway to the aggressive progression of breast cancer
Discovery of gene mutation in fruit flies that alters sensitivity to crack cocaine
Generic antipsychotic drugs can protect brain cells from progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Shp2 protein plays a critical role in obesity
Sex genes of infectious fungus closely resemble human Y chromosome
U.S. Patent for generating genetically altered antibody producing cell lines
New rapid gonorrhea test that does not require collection
Newly discovered gene could be a significant contributor to diabetes in Americans
Detecting diseases with no more to work with than a drop of blood
New evidence supports value of fruits and vegetables in reducing breast cancer risk
Researchers identify a protein that could banish allergies
Technique for genetically modifying blood stem cells brings cure for blood diseases closer
Combination of computer science and biology could aid cancer research
Rheumatoid arthritis results from a combination of genetic susceptibility and environmental triggers
University of Florida researchers reveal secret lives of genes during spinal injury
Richard Axel has won the 2004 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine
Cancer vaccine based on listeria bacteria shows promise
Clusters of genes within human aortas appear to predict risk for atherosclerosis
Researchers reveal potential new role for Glivec/Imatinib
Discovery of key molecular step which allows cancer cells to move to different parts of the body
New type of regulatory T cell that reduces asthma and airway inflammation
Research may lead to alternatives to antibiotic drugs for treating bacterial diseases
Potential new way to control drug-resistant bacteria
Fish oils appear to reduce breast cancer risk
Discovery of dopamine terminal injury in brains of people with HIV dementia
The same gene functions in vision and immune system, research shows
Protein that causes juvenile Batten disease also plays a key role in normal cell function
Genetically modified bacterium as remedy for intestinal diseases
Researchers have discovered a possible way to distinguish lethal from localized prostate cancers
Cancer drug may reduce kidney disease in lupus
Missing genes may help explain why plague bacteria are so deadly
Genetically modified fish may help treat hemophiliacs
New genetic hypothesis for the cause of autism
Researchers unravel genetic makeup of ticks to tackle disease
Chemotherapy experts refute ASCO recommendations on use of drug sensitivity and resistance assays
Streptococcal bacteria disrupts blood clotting to infect humans
Researchers find how cancers, particularly lymphomas, develop and might be prevented
New information about how HIV evades eradication from the body
Research could lead to ways to prevent arrhythmias
Researchers find important gene for lupus
Ways to economically recover recombinant proteins from transgenic tobacco
Possible role for BK virus in development of prostate cancer
Physicians offer several promising and unique approaches to brain tumor treatment
Clinical benefit for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis patients treated with Raptiva for 30 months
Scientists create mice that don't gain weight, even when fed fat-laden, high calorie diets
Important step in understanding the genetic mechanisms of aging
Gene responsible for infertility
Gene associated with susceptibility to developing type 1 diabetes
New DNA microarray to speed bone disease research
Market research 'World RNAi Markets: Current and Future Outlook'
New compound that is designed to overcome Gleevec resistance
Effective treatment for soft tissue sarcoma (rhabdomyosarcoma)
New hereditary spastic paraplegia research
Molecular mechanisms behind XsalF's anterior specifying activity
Chemoradioimmunotherapy for advanced breast cancer
£18m to upgrade genetic laboratories in England
U-M scientists say Wnt protein prevents obesity by inhibiting fat cell development
New gene found in genetic wasteland
Drug for multiple sclerosis prevented disease development when tested on animal models
Harmless virus known as GBV-C slows the progression of HIV
Computer cluster helps understand how human cells and organs work
Genetic link between hormones and migraine
New statistical techniques for cancer diagnosis
Herceptin shows real promise in treatment of HER-2 positive breast disease
Australia's CSIRO to exhibit major display at the world's largest biotechnology conference
High school student makes significant contribution to breast cancer research
Vitamin C can increase the severity of spontaneous knee osteoarthritis
Study may help oncologists tailor chemotherapy to patients based on their genetic make-up
Research laboratory at the forefront of the science of metabolomics
X-ray beams could kick start genes into fighting cancer
A genetic variant (MTHFR C677T) puts half the population at increased risk of neural tube defects
Benitec acquires Avocel to focus on rapid development of hepatitis C therapeutics
Nanobodies herald a new era in cancer therapy
Organic superglues, disease treatments and better food flavourings
Researchers profile over 6000 genes in the two primary types of normal breast cells
Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of cleft lip and palate in mice
$11 million for lung injury research
Clinical trial of enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of Gaucher disease
Clinical trial of curcumin in people with cystic fibrosis
Turmeric corrects the cystic fibrosis defect
New method that will revolutionize the search for genes
New gene presents a potent new target for breast cancer therapy
Cancer could be inactivated by RNA library
Genetic mutation raises interesting questions about the evolution of the Y chromosome
Protein sequences harder to predict than originally thought
Surprises found In gene variation associated with schizophrenia
Unmarried women do not feel comfortable at doctors
US Study Suggests New Approach to Breast Cancer Needed
University of North Dakota researcher explores calcium's role in cell signaling
New research findings in study of Rett Syndrome
Genetic cause of cancer identified as a defect in the function of otherwise normal genes
Method of Bone Analysis May Clarify Human Origins
New research to predict patient response to cancer chemotherapies
A simple dietary supplement may also help to prevent strokes
Renowned researchers, scientists share advances in prevention, diagnosis, therapy
A debate over the origins of what is sometimes called "junk" DNA has been settled
Clinical study - Diagnostic testing for epilepsy released
Researchers find link that could aid in treatment of kidney cyst diseases