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1 hr ago | Nature Publishing Group

Systematic genotypea "phenotype analysis of autism susceptibility...

Tel: +31 6 41 54 9962; Fax: +31 50 361 7230; E-mail: lude@ludesign.nl 5 Received 10 January 2008; Revised 18 September 2009; Accepted 29 September 2009; Published online 25 November 2009.

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Related Topix: Autism, Health, Biology, Science, Netherlands, World News,

Sat Nov 28, 2009

Newswise

Knockouts in Human Cells Point to Pathogenic Targets

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.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science

Fri Nov 27, 2009

The Straits Times

Chinese 'gene map' links diseases

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.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science

Thu Nov 26, 2009

Medical News Today

Gene Increases Effectiveness Of Drugs Used To Fight Cancer And Allows Reduction In Dosage

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Cancer, Health, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Biology, Science, Colorectal Health, Colon Cancer

Newkerala.com

'Mental illness' gene identified

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

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Related Topix: Europe, World News, United Kingdom, Biology, Science

The Post Chronicle

Experts Scan Disease Links With Chinese "Gene Map"

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.

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Science / Technology

Indianapolis Star

Gene mutation, estrogen ramp up risk of breast cancer in men

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.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Breast Cancer, Oncology, Biology, Science

Wed Nov 25, 2009

KTVN Reno

Natural Soy Component May Help Treat Colon Cancer

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

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Related Topix: Biology, Science

Tue Nov 24, 2009

Ag Professional

Dow AgroSciences Canada to acquire Hyland Seeds

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.

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Related Topix: Chemicals, Canada, CPU, Science / Technology, Biology, Science, Agriculture

CiteULike

Gaining confidence in high-throughput protein interaction networks.

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.

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Related Topix: Mathematics, Science, Biology, Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Metro

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Mental Help Net

Genetic Variant Slows AIDS Progression

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

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Related Topix: HIV/AIDS, Health, Biology, Science

Sun Nov 22, 2009

R & D

Gene mismatch influences success of bone marrow transplants

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 .

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology

MediLexicon

$100 Million NHLBI 'Bench To Bassinet' Effort In Congenital Heart Disease

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 ...

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, University of Pittsburgh, Health

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Antrim Today

Cannibalism clue to brain disease

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

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Related Topix: Mad Cow Disease, Health, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, World News, Biology, Science, Life, Hobbies, Genealogy

EurekAlert!

Scientists unlock clues for tailoring corn plant for food, energy needs

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

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Related Topix: University of Florida, Agriculture, Science, Biology, University of Minnesota

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Medical News Today

Study Examines Challenges Of Diagnosing Neurofibromatosis Type 1-like Syndrome

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 ...

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Related Topix: 9, Medicine, Biology, Science, Neurology, University of Alabama

Science Blog

Researchers identify role of gene in tumor development, growth and progression

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.

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Related Topix: Virginia Commonwealth University, Biology, Science, Health, Lung Cancer

Science Blog

Causative gene of a rare disorder discovered by sequencing only protein-coding regions of genome

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.

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Related Topix: University of Washington, Biology, Science, Pediatrics, Medicine

Thu Nov 19, 2009

EurekAlert!

New map of variation in maize genetics holds promise for developing new varieties

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

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Related Topix: Biology, Science, Agriculture, UC Davis, Davis, CA

Wed Nov 18, 2009

ABC News

Icelandic Gene Pioneer Decode Files for Bankruptcy

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.

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Related Topix: World News, Arctic Region, Iceland, Biotech, deCODE genetics, Medicine, Biology, Science, Healthcare Industry,

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