
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
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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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