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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT

Low-Cost Sequencing Of 3 Human Genomes

Sequencing Of Human Genomes News Arce [] Web Wikipedia Medical Dictionary [] Follow us on: Personalization News Low-Cost Sequencing Of Human Genomes Main Category: Article Date: 07 Nov 009 - 0:00 PST Current Article Ratings: Patient / Public: Health
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT

The STOP ALD Foundation Applauds Gene Therapy Success In Severe Brain Disorder

The Stop ALD Foundation has applauded the investigators who are reporting in the current issue of Science successful results from the pioneering use of gene therapy for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a potentially crippling and fatal brain disorder in young
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:49:00 GMT

EMBL Scientists Take New Approach To Predict Gene Expression

Embryonic development is like a well-organised building project, with the embryo's DNA serving as the blueprint from which all construction details are derived. Cells carry out different functions according to a developmental plan, by expressing, i.e.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'

THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The reported success of gene therapy in treating two children with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) brings hope to patients with the potentially crippling and fatal brain disorder and their families, says a nonprofit group
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:27:00 GMT

Advanced Leukemia Successfully Treated With First Use Of Antibody And Stem Cell Transplantation

For the first time, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have reported the use of a radiolabeled antibody to deliver targeted doses of radiation, followed by a stem cell transplant, to successfully treat a group of leukemia and
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 11:22:00 GMT

Exploring Genetic Susceptibility to Autism: An Expert Interview With Hakon Hakonarson, MD, PhD

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:54:00 GMT

Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants

Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say -- Robert Preidt FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Belgian scientists who used embryonic stem cells to create lung tissue say this technique could provide an alternative
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:08:00 GMT

U of S flax genome work gets $1.2M

Saskatchewan's ag ministry has pledged $1.2 million to a project to map the flax genome with an eye toward developing flax as a 'dual-purpose' crop. The Total Utilization of Flax Genomics (TUFGEN) project, led by Gordon Rowland of the University of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:50:00 GMT

International Stem Cell Corporation and Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York Announce Breakthrough in Creating an Abundant and Ethical New...

International Stem Cell Corporation and Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York Announce Breakthrough in Creating an Abundant and Ethical New Source of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells 2009 NOV 12 - (Rx.com) International Stem Cell Corporation
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:49:00 GMT

CordLife targets India as potential stem cell market

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:27:00 GMT

Some Labs Get By With CMS' Genetic-Test Reimbursement Policy

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:17:00 GMT

New Gene Therapy Halts 2 Boys' Rare Brain Disease

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:08:00 GMT

8. Genomic sequencing storage

Illumina, Inc. has selected Isilon as the storage infrastructure for IlluminaCompute, its new, fully integrated high-performance computing solution for its Genome Analyzer sequencing platform. IlluminaCompute combines powerful sequencing software with
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:58:00 GMT

Qatar set to lead in stem cell research

Qatar is poised to emerge as a major centre for embryonic stem cell research, one of the most advanced and highly controversial fields of medical studies.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:54:00 GMT

Human Health To Benefit From The Unveling Of The Genome Sequence For The Domestic Horse

The whole genome sequence of the domestic horse has been completed by the genome-sequencing center of The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, in collaboration with an international team of researchers that includes scientists at the University of
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:51:00 GMT

Neural Stem Cells In Mice Affected By Gene Associated With Longevity

Neural In Mice Affected By Gene Associated With Longevity Medical Medical Medical Worldwide Search / Oncology hip Funny Useful Websites Medical and Clinical Translation Details of over 40,000 UK Specialists and over 42,000 GPs medical software Ask a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

Low-Cost Sequencing Of 3 Human Genomes

Complete Genomics, a third-generation human genome sequencing company, has announced publication of a report in the journal Science describing its proprietary DNA sequencing platform, including analysis of sequence data from three complete human genomes.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

The STOP ALD Foundation Applauds Gene Therapy Success In Severe Brain Disorder

The Stop ALD Foundation has applauded the investigators who are reporting in the current issue of Science successful results from the pioneering use of gene therapy for adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a potentially crippling and fatal brain disorder in young
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

Advanced Leukemia Successfully Treated With First Use Of Antibody And Stem Cell Transplantation

For the first time, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Research Center have reported the use of a radiolabeled antibody to deliver targeted doses of radiation, followed by a stem cell transplant, to successfully treat a group of leukemia and pre-leukemia
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:50:00 GMT

EMBL Scientists Take New Approach To Predict Gene Expression

Embryonic development is like a well-organised building project, with the embryo's DNA serving as the blueprint from which all construction details are derived. Cells carry out different functions according to a developmental plan, by expressing, i.e.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:49:00 GMT

Gene therapy beats back brain wasting disease

(AFP) - A breakthrough mix of stem cell and gene therapy halted a lethal brain-wasting illness in two young boys, and could prove effective against other genetic disorders, researchers reported Thursday. The boys, both seven when treatment began in
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:08:00 GMT

Qatar set to lead in stem cell research

MENAFN - The Peninsula - 07/11/2009 (MENAFN - The Peninsula) Qatar is poised to emerge as a major centre for embryonic stem cell research, one of the most advanced and highly controversial fields of medical studies. Weill Cornel Medical College in Qatar
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

Both genetics and environmental factors determine asthma risk

It's not just genes, environmental exposure too determines if a person would develop asthma, says a leading expert. Dr. Fernando D. Martinez, director of Arizona Respiratory Center, said that 39 potential "asthma genes" have already been identified. But,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMT

Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants

FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Belgian scientists who used embryonic stem cells to create lung tissue say this technique could provide an alternative to lung transplants for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMT

Frontiers of the future: In-gene-ous modifications

One fertilised human cell divides just 47 times to produce over 100 trillion cells, which make up the remarkable human body. Each cell contains nearly two metres of DNA molecule threads (that's about 20 million km in all). Each DNA molecule has about
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:37:00 GMT

Company sequences human genome for US$1,700

1:48 pm TWN, Reuters WASHINGTON -- Want to know your entire DNA sequence? A California company has done it for as little as US$1,700. Privately-held Complete Genomics says it can do a better quality, usable genome map for about US$4,400 compared with
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:24:00 GMT

New path for DNA damage from nano-particles: study

1:50 pm TWN, By Marlowe Hood, AFP PARIS -- Scientists reported Thursday that nano-particles used in medical applications can indirectly damage DNA inside cells by transmitting signals through a protective barrier of human tissue. The stunning discovery
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:24:00 GMT

Both genetics and environmental factors determine asthma risk

It’’s not just genes, environmental exposure too determines if a person would develop asthma, says a leading expert. Dr. Fernando D. Martinez, director of Arizona Respiratory Center, said that 39 potential “asthma genes” have already been
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:10:00 GMT

Both genetics and environmental factors determine asthma risk

Washington, Nov 7 : It''s not just genes, environmental exposure too determines if a person would develop asthma, says a leading expert. Dr. Fernando D. Martinez, director of Arizona Respiratory Center, said that 39 potential "asthma genes" have already
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:06:00 GMT

Genes Play Role In Heart Disease

DNA Can Increase Risk, But Not Only Factor Posted: 1:19 pm EDT June 19, 2009 By Michael Thompson, Contriubting writer Heart disease itself isn't genetic, but risk of heart disease is. The and an array of researchers say that statistics compiled through
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:54:00 GMT