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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Unexpected viral 'fossils' found in vertebrate genomes, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:19 PM PT
Snake venom studies yield insights for development of therapies for heart disease and cancer, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
UCLA scientists for the first time identify a cell-of-origin for human prostate cancer, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 11:17:21 AM PT
New pathway to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
Researchers find new translocation; weak spots in DNA lead to genetic disease, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 9:18:15 AM PT
Next generation sequencing establishes genetic link between two rare diseases, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:15 AM PT
Scripps research study opens the door to new class of drugs for epileptic seizures, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 6:17:28 AM PT
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Why fad diets work well for some, but not others, Genetics Society of America, Posted 11:18:16 AM PT
Molecular mechanism triggering Parkinson's disease identified in Stanford study, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 10:18:14 AM PT
Leap forward in efforts to develop treatments for Huntington's disease, Buck Institute for Age Research, Posted 9:17:25 AM PT
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
One molecule, many more insulin-producing cells to treat diabetes, says Pitt team, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 9:17:22 PM PT
Getting a step ahead of pathogens, American Institute of Physics, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Where do the drugs go?, American Institute of Physics, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Calcium connections: Basic pathway for maintaining cell's fuel stores, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Protein identified that can result in fragile bones, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Monday, July 26, 2010
Scripps research study shows infectious prions can arise spontaneously in normal brain tissue, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Researchers discover how key enzyme repairs sun-damaged DNA, Ohio State University, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
Friday, July 23, 2010
RNA offers a safer way to reprogram cells, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Hijacked supplies for pathogens, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 6:17:20 AM PT
Thursday, July 22, 2010
SIRT1 gene important for memory, University of Southern California, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Science article has implications for all rapidly developing fields, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
'Science' article has implications for all rapidly developing fields, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
UT MD Anderson study ties abnormal cells in blood to lung cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:24 AM PT
Important clue to understanding the pathogenesis of ciliary disorders, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Posted 6:17:36 AM PT
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Valproic acid shown to halt vision loss in patients with retinitis pigmentosa, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Scripps Research Institute and Dana-Farber scientists uncover novel anti-diabetes mechanism, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Expedition to Mid-Cayman Rise identifies unusual variety of deep sea vents, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Replacing hydrogen in fluorescent dyes improves detection ability, stability and shelf life, Georgia Institute of Technology Research News, Posted 8:19:17 AM PT
Disease genes that followed the Silk Road identified, University of Manchester, Posted 7:18:16 AM PT
Monday, July 19, 2010
Computer program predicts MRSA's next move, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 12:17:21 PM PT
Scientists devise strategy in bid to beat viruses, University of Edinburgh, Posted 12:17:21 PM PT
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Map of herpes virus protein suggests a new drug therapy, DISCLAIMER, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Friday, July 16, 2010
Researchers find mice cages alter brains, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 11:19:16 AM PT
Thursday, July 15, 2010
More than half the world's population gets insufficient vitamin D, says UCR biochemist, University of California - Riverside, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
World records by UCLA chemists, Korean colleagues enhance ability to capture CO2, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Scientists discover human sperm gene is 600 million years old, Northwestern University, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Investigators identify gene associated with kidney disease in African-American population, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Posted 11:18:16 AM PT
Bright stars of the brain regulate breathing, University College London, Posted 11:17:38 AM PT
New role for master regulator in cell metabolism, response to stress, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 11:17:22 AM PT
Stanford scientists develop new way to grow adult stem cells in culture, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:22 AM PT
Intercellular communication: From 'cable-phone' to 'cell-phone'?, DISCLAIMER, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Persons of African and Hispanic heritage at higher risk of chronic kidney disease, Springer, Posted 6:18:16 AM PT
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Correcting a trick of the light brings molecules into view, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
Scientists urge formation of global collaboration to avert global aging crisis, LifeStar Institute, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
Opening the gate to the cell's recycling center, University of Michigan, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
New role for the JNK protein, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Does the existing standard of care supply energy sources to brain tumor cells?, Boston College, Posted 8:17:21 AM PT
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
A new generation of biological scaffolds, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 4:17:19 PM PT
Divide and conquer: Genes decide who wins in the body's battle against cancer, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Gene therapy breakthrough heralds treatment for beta-thalassemia, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
CWRU dental researchers discover human beta defensins-3 ignite in oral cancer growth, Case Western Reserve University, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT
NIH genetic collaboration brings new meaning to the Silk Road, NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Posted 6:18:02 AM PT
Improving clinical use of stem cells to repair heart damage, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Monday, July 12, 2010
Larger head size may protect against Alzheimer's symptoms, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:18:15 PM PT
Double-teaming a whole-genome hunt, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 12:18:16 PM PT
UCLA scientists create army of tumor-fighting immune cells and watch as they attack cancer, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT
CSHL researchers demonstrate efficacy of antisense therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 7:17:17 AM PT
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Mexican salamander helps uncover mysteries of stem cells and evolution, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 4:17:20 PM PT
Mouse stem cell study offers new insights into body fat distribution, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 4:17:03 PM PT
Top professor will report new way to discover drugs that aid regenerative medicine, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 4:17:03 PM PT
Friday, July 9, 2010
Researchers apply computing power to crack egg shell problem, University of Warwick, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Hopkins team discovers sweet way to detect prediabetes, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 2:17:22 PM PT
Mount Sinai researchers discover new way diseases develop, The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Posted 12:18:14 PM PT
Small molecule boosts production of brain cells, protects new cells from dying, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
A chemical to make brain cells grow, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Mental decline thwarted in aging rats, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Gene knockout makes female mice masculine, BioMed Central, Posted 7:18:15 AM PT
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Genetic ancestry data improve diagnosis in asthma and lung disease, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Biologists identify a new clue into cellular aging, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
New retrieval method makes studying cancer proteins easier, Purdue University, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Gladstone scientists establish link between brain activity and Parkinson's disease symptoms, Gladstone Institutes, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
York U autism-related study discovers how drug interferes with neuronal cell function, York University, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Researchers demystifying complex cellular communications hubs found in sensory neurons, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Genetically reprogrammed HSV given systemically shrinks distant sarcomas, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 7:18:13 AM PT
Pitt researchers find new proteins that regulate blood pressure, flow, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 1:17:22 AM PT
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Uncapping the mystery behind the mechanism of cap removal from actin filaments, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Protein identified which helps cancer cells to survive stressful conditions, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Rutgers researchers discover secrets of nutritious corn breed that withstands rigors of handling, Rutgers University, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
With magnetic nanoparticles, scientists remotely control neurons and animal behavior, University at Buffalo, Posted 11:17:22 AM PT
Want to slow aging? New research suggests it takes more than antioxidants, Genetics Society of America, Posted 11:17:22 AM PT
Researchers discover trigger to early, effective antibody response, National Jewish Health, Posted 10:17:22 AM PT
Fat cells play key role in development of type 2 diabetes, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Maternal diet and genes interact to affect heart development, Wellcome Trust, Posted 7:18:14 AM PT
Neural stem cells attack glioblastoma cells, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Friday, July 2, 2010
Personalized approach to smoking cessation may be reality in 3-5 years, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 7:18:16 AM PT
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Mountain mice show adaptation to altitude, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 3:17:19 PM PT
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features Drosophila neurobiology methods, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT
Muscular problems in children with neonatal diabetes are neurological, study finds, Wellcome Trust, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
CSHL team shows how loss of key protein promotes aggressive form of leukemia, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
Chromosomal abnormality found for inherited clubfoot, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 9:18:14 AM PT
Reprogrammed human blood cells show promise for disease research, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Work-life balance: Brain stem cells need their rest, too, Salk Institute, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Stanford stem cell scientist leads effort to prevent fraudulent treatment, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Gene regulating human brain development identified, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
New Study Predicts Yield for Biofuel Jatropha, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Doctors to treat septic patients with hypothermia, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 3:17:18 PM PT
Molecular signatures may aid fight against pediatric liver disease, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 11:19:16 AM PT
Stanford study shows key enzyme in fetal heart development also involved in adult heart disease, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 10:18:02 AM PT
Genetic basis of alopecia areata established for first time by Columbia research team, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 10:18:02 AM PT
UM School of Medicine scientists develop new strategy that may improve cognition, University of Maryland Medical Center, Posted 10:17:24 AM PT
Genetic code 2.0, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Virgin olive oil and a Mediterranean diet fight heart disease by changing how our genes function, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:18:16 AM PT
Cancer drug shows promise for treating a wide range of inflammatory diseases, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Depressed mice could aid research on drug-resistant depression in humans, Penn State, Posted 12:18:16 PM PT
Molecules typically found in blue jean and ink dyes may lead to more efficient solar cells, Cornell University, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Mystery unraveled: How asbestos causes cancer, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT