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How Flu Can Cause Severe Infections
June 28, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a new gene in the influenza virus that helps the virus control the body's response to infection. Although this control is exerted by the virus, surprisingly it reduces the ... > full story -
Gold Nanoparticles Capable of 'Unzipping' DNA
June 20, 2012 — Gold nanoparticles with a slight positive charge work collectively to unravel DNA's double helix. This finding has ramifications for gene therapy research and the emerging field of DNA-based ... > full story -
New Role for P53 Genetic Mutation -- Initiation of Prostate Cancer
June 7, 2012 — Researchers have found that a genetic mutation may play an important role in the development of prostate cancer. The mutation of the so-called p53 (or Tp53) gene was previously implicated in late ... > full story -
Gene Therapy Can Correct Forms of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Study Suggests
May 24, 2012 — Scientists found that loss of the ADA gene directly contributes to B cell tolerance problems and that these defects are mostly corrected after gene ... > full story -
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Children With Rare, Incurable Brain Disease Improve After Gene Therapy
May 16, 2012 — Taiwanese doctors have restored some movement in four children bedridden with a rare, life-threatening neurological disease using gene transfer. The first-in-humans achievement may also be helpful ... > full story -
Light Used to Switch on Gene Expression
May 10, 2012 — Imagine being able to control genetic expression by flipping a light switch. Researchers are using light-activated molecules to turn gene expression on and off. Their method enables greater precision ... > full story -
Gene-Modified Stem Cell Transplant Protects Patients from Toxic Side Effects of Chemotherapy, Study Suggests
May 9, 2012 — For the first time, scientists have transplanted brain cancer patients' own gene-modified blood stem cells in order to protect their bone marrow against the toxic side effects of chemotherapy. ... > full story -
New Gene Thought to Be Cause in Early-Onset Forms of Alzheimer's Disease
April 4, 2012 — A new gene that causes early onset of Alzheimer's disease has been discovered, researchers say. The research scientists showed that in the families of five of 14 patients suffering from the disease, ... > full story -
Plant Research Reveals New Role for Gene Silencing Protein
March 29, 2012 — A DICER protein, known to produce tiny RNAs in cells, also helps complete an important step in gene expression, according to research on Arabidopsis thaliana. The expression of a gene requires ... > full story -
World's First Bedside Genetic Test
March 29, 2012 — The world's first bedside genetic test has been developed. Scientists reports on the use of a simple cheek swab test, the Spartan RX CYP2C19, performed by nurses at the patient's bedside. This ... > full story
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