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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:40:00 GMT

Study backs testing method for finding gene variants related to autism

A study in the journal Pediatrics said chromosomal microarray analysis -- or CMA -- was three times better at finding genetic - More -  Retain your new teachers with A Sense of Belonging . See how to create structured opportunities for new teachers to
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:40:00 GMT

DNA Template Amplification

Thermo Scientific Verbatim High Fidelity DNA Polymerase allows highly accurate amplification of DNA templates, equivalent to industry leading proofreading enzymes, while maintaining processing speed and delivering high yields. These high-performance
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:37:00 GMT

PCR Assays Measure miRNA Gene Activity

The TaqMan Pri-miRNA Assays from Applied Biosystems, part of Life Technologies Corp., are a set of real-time PCR assays that enable researchers to measure the activity of specific miRNA genes by detecting and quantifying levels of expressed primary
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:37:00 GMT

Judge allows genetically engineered beet harvest

A federal judge says farmers can harvest and sell their genetically engineered sugar beets this year. Nearly all sugar beets planted are genetically engineered and the crop accounts for half the nation's sugar supply. U.S. District Court Jeffrey White
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:29:00 GMT

Medco, Mayo Clinic Study Reveals Using a Simple Genetic Test Reduces Hospitalization Rates by Nearly a Third for Patients on Widely Prescribed Blood Thinner

-- and Mayo Clinic announced today. Results of the first nationwide prospective study examining outcomes when incorporating genetic testing into the management of warfarin as part of the usual care of patients were presented today at the American College
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:24:00 GMT

Judge allows genetically engineered beet harvest

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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:16:00 GMT

Study: Gene Testing Helps Get Warfarin Dose Right

ATLANTA — Doctors are reporting an exciting win for gene testing and personalized medicine. Checking patients' DNA before starting them on the blood thinner warfarin helps get the dose right and avoid complications. About 2 million Americans start on
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:16:00 GMT

Gene Reilly quits Goldman to head Asian equity trading at Merrill

Gene Reilly, a respected veteran in Asian equity markets, has resigned from Goldman Sachs and will join in Hong Kong. The move represents BAML's push to become a top-tier broker of Asian equities to the buy side, and may signal its return to prop trading
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:11:00 GMT

May captive populations of Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) act as genetic reservoirs in Argentina?

The Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) is a characteristic bird of the Argentine Pampas. Despite the increasing farming interest of this ratite, their natural populations are progressively decreasing in size and range. The object of this study was to evaluate
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:07:00 GMT

Pathway Genomics Announces Availability of its Genetic Health Report

- Personalized Genetic Reports Now Available in Printer Friendly PDF Format - Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, announced the ...
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:04:00 GMT

Pathway Genomics Announces Availability of its Genetic Health Report

SAN DIEGO - (Business Wire) Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, announced the immediate availability of its personal Genetic Health Report. This customized and innovative personal genetic health report contains information on
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:02:00 GMT

Pathway Genomics Announces Availability of its Genetic Health Report

Pathway Genomics Inc., a U.S. based genetic testing company, announced the immediate availability of its personal Genetic Health Report. This customized and innovative personal genetic health report contains information on more than 70 health conditions,
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:02:00 GMT

Pathway Genomics Announces Availability of its Genetic Health Report

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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

The role of chromosome 21 in hematology and oncology

Newborns and children with Down syndrome (DS) often present with congenital transient leukemia and have an increased risk of acute myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Thus, constitutional trisomy 21 represents an excellent model to study
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Molecular characterization by array comparative genomic hybridization and DNA sequencing of 194 desmoid tumors

Desmoid tumors are fibroblastic/myofibroblastic proliferations. Previous studies reported that CTNNB1 mutations were detected in 84% and that mutations of the APC gene were found in several cases of sporadic desmoid tumors lacking CTNNB1 mutations. Forty
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Genetic polymorphisms of the bovine Fatty acid binding protein 4 gene are significantly associated with marbling and carcass weight in Hanwoo (Korean Cattle)

The objective of this study was to investigate an association between polymorphisms in the FABP4 gene and phenotypic variation for marbling and carcass weight (CWT) in a population of Hanwoo steers. We re-sequenced 4.3 kb of the FABP4 gene region in 24
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Diversity and phylogeny of mitochondrial DNA isolated from mithun Bos frontalis located in Bhutan

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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Biogemma Licenses Evogene's Corn Genes

The ag-bio company has licensed Evogene's corn genes following a development collaboration.
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:53:00 GMT

NHLBI Starts $76M Genetic Variation Studies

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute plans to pump $76 million over the next five years into a program aimed at combining cellular tools, molecular profiling, and genomics to study human genomic variation and
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:53:00 GMT

UPDATE: Warfarin Genetic Testing Decreases Hospitalization Rate, Study Finds

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Genetic testing for variants related to warfarin treatment response decreased hospitalization rates by almost one third in a prospective study of patients at sites across the country, according to research being presented
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:53:00 GMT

Identification of Rice Al-responsive Genes by Semi-quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction using Sulfite Reductase as a Novel Endogenous Control

Based on the evidence that Al resistance is an inducible process and rice is an Al-resistant crop, identification of Al-responsive genes from rice may help to further clone Al-resistant genes in plants. Semi-quantitative and real-time polymerase chain
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:43:00 GMT

Female Sex Chromosomes Regulate Blood Pressure

Male mice born with female sex chromosomes experience hypertension seen in postmenopausal women Washington, DC – Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) have determined that something in female sex chromosomes appears to trigger
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:39:00 GMT

Pluripotent plasticity of stem cells and liver repopulation

Different types of stem cells have a role in liver regeneration or fibrous repair during and after several liver diseases. Otherwise, the origin of hepatic and/or extra-hepatic stem cells in reactive liver repopulation is under controversy. The ability
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:33:00 GMT

Effects of a genome-wide supported psychosis risk variant on neural activation during a theory-of-mind task

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:33:00 GMT

Better communication may improve understanding of genomic test results

Cancer 2010; Advance online publication MedWire News: US researchers report that a significant number of women do not fully understand discussions about their genomic-based recurrence risk for breast cancer. This “presents the need to continue
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:32:00 GMT

New Gene Test Better at Detecting Autism Than Standard Genetic Testing

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:29:00 GMT

Young Women With Multiple Myeloma at Highest Risk for Nausea and Pain With Stem Cell Transplantation

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:28:00 GMT

Encapsulated Stem Cells Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease in Rabbits

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:28:00 GMT

Gene test 'helps pinpoint right dose of heart drug'

A simple genetic test can help pinpoint the precise dose of a potentially life-saving medication taken by millions to ward off blood clotting after heart surgery, a study published Tuesday found. The clinical study led by two leading medical researchers
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:27:00 GMT

Medco, Mayo Clinic Study Reveals Using a Simple Genetic Test Reduces Hospitalization Rates by Nearly a Third for Patients on Widely Prescribed Blood Thinner

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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:27:00 GMT