Gene Mutation Links Sporadic and Inherited ALS Cases
Researcher calls finding a 'game changer' for advancement of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis therapy Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Genes and Gene Therapy Continue Reading
New Mutant Genes Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis
A large study of European populations has uncovered seven new clusters of defective genes which may be responsible for rheumatoid arthritis, a painful and disabling disease that affects mainly the Continue Reading
SNP biomarker could reduce guesswork associated with prescribing drugs
A tiny gene mutation in human liver cells could one day influence how high or low a dose patients need of about half of the clinically used drugs on the market, new research suggests. Continue Reading
Discovery of new genetic clues to breast cancer
Researchers at Cambridge University have identified five genetic clues for women who have a family history of breast cancer. The study brings up the number of common genetic variations linked to Continue Reading
UH-led team refines gene therapy
A University of Hawaii molecular biologist and colleagues have developed a safer method of inserting genes into a cell to replace faulty genes causing disorders. Continue Reading
Genetic Research Sheds Light on Chronic Pain
Mouse study may lead to new drugs to help people who don't respond to existing treatments Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Pain (Source: MedlinePlus Health Continue Reading
Genes Tie Blood Fat to Heart Disease
Mutation can increase risk by up to 40 percent, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Heart Diseases, Triglycerides (Source: MedlinePlus Health News) Continue Reading
Synergistic growth inhibition of anaplastic large cell lymphoma cells by combining cellular ALK gene silencing and a low dose of the kinase inhibitor U0126
Authors: M Ito, N Zhao, Z Zeng, C C Chang & Y Zu (Source: Cancer Gene Therapy) Continue Reading
Targeting MMP-9, uPAR, and cathepsin B inhibits invasion, migration and activates apoptosis in prostate cancer cells
Authors: A K Nalla, B Gorantla, C S Gondi, S S Lakka & J S Rao (Source: Cancer Gene Therapy) Continue Reading
Armoring CRAds with p21/Waf-1 shRNAs: the next generation of oncolytic adenoviruses
Armoring CRAds with p21/Waf-1 shRNAs: the next generation of oncolytic adenoviruses Cancer Gene Therapy advance online publication, May 7, 2010. doi:10.1038/cgt.2010.15 Authors: N Höti, W Continue Reading
Persistent expression of biologically active anti-HER2 antibody by AAVrh.10-mediated gene transfer
Authors: G Wang, J Qiu, R Wang, A Krause, J L Boyer, N R Hackett & R G Crystal (Source: Cancer Gene Therapy)MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu Continue Reading
Scientists Unravel Secret of HIV Resistance
Gene that strengthens immune system may someday lead to vaccine, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: AIDS, Genes and Gene Therapy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News) Continue Reading
Getting Closer to Cause of Tourette Syndrome
Finding hints at new treatments for the disorder that causes verbal and motor tics Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Tourette Syndrome (Source: MedlinePlus Health Continue Reading
Signed outside: a surface marker system for transgenic cytoplasmic proteins
Authors: V Wohlgensinger, R Seger, M D Ryan, J Reichenbach & U Siler (Source: Gene Therapy)MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - Continue Reading
Noninvasive assessment of regulable transferred-p53 gene expression and evaluation of therapeutic response with FDG–PET in tumor model
Noninvasive assessment of regulable transferred-p53 gene expression and evaluation of therapeutic response with FDG–PET in tumor model Gene Therapy advance online publication, May 6, 2010. Continue Reading
Locoregional intravascular viral therapy of cancer: precision guidance for Paris’s arrow?
Locoregional intravascular viral therapy of cancer: precision guidance for Paris's arrow? Gene Therapy advance online publication, May 6, 2010. doi:10.1038/gt.2010.48 Authors: T Pencavel, R Continue Reading
Molecular Analysis of Vector Genome Structures After Liver Transduction by Conventional and Self-Complementary Adeno-Associated Viral Serotype Vectors in Murine and Nonhuman Primate Models
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Caught on tape: Muscle stem cells captured on video by MU researcher
(University of Missouri-Columbia) Now, University of Missouri researchers have used time-lapse photography to document satellite cell movements and behaviors when they interact with their "host" Continue Reading
Scancell Holdings Plc Clinical Trial Approval For SCIB1 Melanoma Vaccine Study
Scancell Holdings Plc, (PLUS:SCLP), the developer of therapeutic cancer vaccines, today announced at BIO2010 in Chicago that its proposal to conduct a Phase I clinical trial on SCIB1, its DNA Continue Reading
Genetic link found between both ALS types
CHICAGO, May 5 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they've found a genetic link between sporadic and familial forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Continue Reading
