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FINDINGS: Whitehead researchers have developed a new approach for genetics in human cells and used this technique to identify specific genes and proteins required for pathogens.

A LARGE analysis of the genes of 8,200 ethnic Chinese has revealed subtle genetic differences between inhabitants in northern China and southern China, and even between different Chinese dialect groups.

Main Category: Breast Cancer Also Included In: Lung Cancer ; Colorectal Cancer ; Genetics Article Date: 26 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST Researchers at the University of Granada have found a suicide gene, called 'gene E', which leads to the death of tumour cells derived from breast, lung and colon cancer , and prevents their growth.

London, November 26 : Scottish researchers have made a breakthrough as they identified a gene that could help explain the causes of mental illness.

A large analysis of the genes of 8,200 ethnic Chinese has revealed subtle genetic differences between inhabitants in northern China and southern China, and even between different Chinese dialect groups.

Dr. George Sledge is the Ballve-Lantero professor in the division of hematology/oncology at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a physician/ researcher with the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center.

Sphingadienes, natural lipid molecules found in soy, could become a key ingredient in treatments for colon cancer, California researchers have found.

Dow AgroSciences Canada to acquire Hyland Seeds Nov. 24, 2009 CALGARY and BLENHEIM, Ontario -- Dow AgroSciences Canada announced today it is acquiring the assets of Hyland Seeds, a division of Thompsons Limited of Blenheim, Ontario.

Abstract Although genome-scale technologies have benefited from statistical measures of data quality, extracting biologically relevant pathways from high-throughput proteomics data remains a challenge.

Scientists report that a genetic variation appears to play a major role in slowing disease progression in HIV-infected patients.

A commonly inherited gene deletion can increase the likelihood of immune complications following bone marrow transplantation, an international team of researchers reports in the November 22 advance online issue of Nature Genetics .

Main Category: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Also Included In: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Genetics IT / Internet / E-mail Article Date: 18 Nov 2009 Developmental biologists at the University of Pittsburgh have been chosen to participate in a $100 million federal "Bench to Bassinet" network that is dedicated to learning about the formation ...

Research on a "brain-eating tribe" may hold the key to understanding and even treating mad cow disease, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Scientists have long known that the offspring of two inbred strains tend to be superior to both their parents.

Main Category: Genetics Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 20 Nov 2009 - 1:00 PST An analysis of patients with a syndrome similar to the genetic disorder, neurofibromatosis type 1, indicates that diagnosis may be difficult because of shared clinical findings, such as certain pigmentary characteristics, according to a study in ...

Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine researchers have identified a gene that may play a pivotal role in two processes that are essential for tumor development, growth and progression to metastasis.

For the first time, scientists have successfully used a method called exome sequencing to quickly discover a previously unknown gene responsible for a mendelian disorder.

A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome.

Iceland's Decode Genetics Inc, a pioneer in genetic research, has filed for bankruptcy protection, weighed down by debts after 13 years of failing to make a profit.