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First Measurement of Energy Released from a Virus During Infection
For the first time,
scientists have directly
measured the energy
associated with the
expulsion of viral DNA, a
pivotal discovery toward
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Mice and Humans With Same Anxiety-Related Gene Abnormality Behave Similarly
Studying animals in
behavioral experiments has
been a cornerstone of
psychological research, but
whether the observations are
... > full story
Researchers Discover Antibody Receptor Identity, Propose Renaming Immune-System Gene
Researchers have uncovered
the genetic identity of a
cellular receptor for the
immune system's
first-response antibody, a
... > full story
Tiny RNA Has Big Impact on Lung Cancer Tumors
Researchers reversed the
growth of lung tumors in
mice using a naturally
occurring tumor suppressor
microRNA. The study reveals
that a tiny bit of RNA may
... > full story
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A Potent Suppressor of Endometrial Cancer Is Revealed
February 8, 2010 — Treatment of endometrial cancer has not advanced significantly in 30 years and there are no screening tests to promote early detection. Researchers have developed a new approach to specifically ... > full story -
Possible Pharmacological Target(s) Identified in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
February 4, 2010 — Children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may one day be able to have an injection or use a throat spray instead of getting their tonsils removed to cure their snoring, according to a new study ... > full story -
Possible New Heritable Marker for Retinoblastoma
February 3, 2010 — Researchers have shed light on the possible role of inactivation of the 16INK4A gene in the progression of ... > full story -
Researchers Develop New Tool for Gene Delivery
January 28, 2010 — Researchers have developed a new tool to deliver DNA in gene therapy. DNA delivered to the retina with a peptide called PEG-POD was expressed 215 times more efficiently than delivery of DNA alone. ... > full story -
Researchers Continue 'Extraordinary Measures' to Tackle Pompe Disease
January 28, 2010 — Researchers are hopeful that gene therapy will help patients in the late stages of Pompe disease breathe on their own. Efforts to find a treatment for Pompe disease are depicted in the film ... > full story -
Gene Therapy Study Seeks to Improve Brain Function in Alzheimer's Disease
January 26, 2010 — Alzheimer's disease (AD) researchers are testing the effectiveness of gene therapy for the first time to treat patients with this common brain disease. A total of 12 institutions are participating in ... > full story -
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Gene Mutations in Patients With Becker Muscular Dystrophy Identified
January 19, 2010 — Researchers have identified a link between specific modifications of the dystrophin gene and the age of cardiac disease onset in patients with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD). This information could ... > full story -
A Role for the Protein C-Myb in Leukemia
January 19, 2010 — Our genes are arranged on 23 pairs of chromosomes. Chromosomal abnormalities that occur when nonmatching pairs of chromosomes swap genetic information are known as chromosomal translocations. ... > full story -
EGFR Gene Signature Predicts Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Prognosis
January 15, 2010 — Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a validated therapeutic target for non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers have now discovered a 93-gene signature that is associated with the presence of ... > full story -
Molecular Security System That Protects Cells from Potentially Harmful DNA Discovered
January 14, 2010 — Researchers have discovered a molecular security system in human cells that deactivates and degrades foreign DNA. This discovery could open the door to major improvements in genetic engineering and ... > full story
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