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Discovery of Novel Gene Mutations in Leukemia Patients Opens Up Personalized Therapy Options
Specific mutations (N676K)
in the FLT3 receptor can
contribute to the
development of acute myeloid
leukemia. The FLT3 receptor
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Burnt Sugar Derivative Reduces Muscle Wasting in Fly and Mouse Muscular Dystrophy
A trace substance in
caramelized sugar, when
purified and given in
appropriate doses, improves
muscle regeneration in an
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Blocking Key Enzyme in Cancer Cells Could Lead to New Therapy
Researchers have identified
a characteristic unique to
cancer cells in an animal
model of cancer -- and they
believe it could be
exploited as a target to
... > full story
Removing a Protein Enhances Defense Against Bacteria in CGD Mice
Deletion of a protein in
white blood cells improves
their ability to fight the
bacteria staphylococcus
aureus and possibly other
... > full story
- Discovery of Novel Gene Mutations in Leukemia Patients Opens Up Personalized Therapy Options
- Burnt Sugar Derivative Reduces Muscle Wasting in Fly and Mouse Muscular Dystrophy
- Blocking Key Enzyme in Cancer Cells Could Lead to New Therapy
- Removing a Protein Enhances Defense Against Bacteria in CGD Mice
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How 'Junk DNA' Can Control Cell Development
August 2, 2013 — Researchers have confirmed that, far from being "junk," the 97 percent of human DNA that does not encode instructions for making proteins can play a significant role in controlling cell development. ... > full story -
Advance in Regenerative Medicine Could Make Reprogrammed Cells Safer While Improving Their Function
August 1, 2013 — The enormous promise of regenerative medicine is matched by equally enormous challenges. But a new finding has the potential to improve both the safety and performance of reprogrammed ... > full story -
The When and Where of the Y: Research on Y Chromosomes Uncovers New Clues About Human Ancestry
August 1, 2013 — Using advanced analysis of DNA from Y chromosomes from men all over the world, scientists have shed new light on the mystery of when and how a few early human ancestors started to give rise to the ... > full storyMore: -
Targeted Therapy Identified for Protein That Protects and Nourishes Cancer
August 1, 2013 — Scientists who identified a protein’s dual role in cancer promotion have discovered a way to shut it down, opening a potential new avenue for cancer ... > full story -
Efficient Model for Generating Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
August 1, 2013 — Researchers report a simple, easily reproducible RNA-based method of generating human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Their approach has broad applicability for the successful production of ... > full story -
Researchers Find Home of Best Stem Cells for Bone Marrow Transplants
August 1, 2013 — Researchers have revealed the location of human blood stem cells that may improve bone marrow transplants. The best stem cells are at the ends of the ... > full story -
For Lung Transplant, Researchers Surprised to Learn Bigger Appears to Be Better
August 1, 2013 — Transplant teams have long tried to match the size of donor lungs to the size of the recipient as closely as possible, concerned that lungs of the wrong size could lead to poor lung function and poor ... > full story -
Scientists Discover a Molecular 'Switch' in Cancers of the Testis and Ovary
August 1, 2013 — Scientists have identified an 'on/off' switch in a type of cancer which typically occurs in the testes and ovaries called 'malignant germ cell ... > full story -
Understanding the Effects of Genes on Human Traits
July 31, 2013 — Recent technological developments in genomics have revealed a large number of genetic influences on common complex diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, cancer or schizophrenia. However, discovering a ... > full story -
Digest This: Cure for Cancer May Live in Our Intestines
July 31, 2013 — Treating a cancerous tumor is like watering a houseplant with a fire hose -- too much water kills the plant, just as too much chemotherapy and radiation kills the patient before it kills the tumor. ... > full story
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