BioResearch
Increasing Leptin Hormone Reverses Type 2 Diabetes
By employing a new gene therapy technique that increased the production of the appetite-controlling hormone leptin, researchers were able to reverse type 2 diabetes in mice, according to a new study published in the September 2006 online edition of Peptides. More...28 Sep 2006
X-ray Crystallography Reveals Cell's Fight Against Cancer
By the precise use of x-ray crystallography to monitor motion in very large molecules, researchers have captured a first look at the life-or-death struggle of a cancer-causing protein--LTag--and a major tumor-suppressor--p53. More...22 Sep 2006
Israeli Firm Receives Grant to Develop Stem Cell Products
Pluristem Life Systems, Inc. recently announced that its fully owned subsidiary, Pluristem Ltd., has received a U.S.$470,000 grant from Israel's Chief Scientist Office (CSO) to further develop a stem cell solution for bone marrow. More...14 Sep 2006
In Other News
Synthetic Molecule Causes Cancer Cells to Commit Suicide
New Technique Generates Stem Cells Without Harming Embryos
Lost Memory Restored in Mice with Alzheimer's
Improving the Safety of Viruses That Treat Cancer
Berries Found to Protect Brain From Age-Related Damage
Skin Biomarker May Lead to Fast Test for Alzheimer's
Liposomes Loaded with siRNA Stop Growth of Ovarian Tumors
Plant May Become Potent Drug for Cancer
Spectrometry Identifies Biomarkers for Dementia
Kendle Acquires Clinical Service Business
Restoring Mobility to Injured Spinal Cord
Gene Therapy Cures Heart Disorder in Mouse Model
Centrifugal Evaporators Eliminate Sample Handling
Potential Vaccine Based on Modified Mouse CMV
Targeted Nanoparticles Inhibit Plaque Formation
Gene Identified as DNA Protector, Tumor Foe
RNA Drug Kills Prostate Cancer Cells
Does Diet Affect Outcome of Animal Studies?
DNA Damage May Increase Risk of Breast Cancer
Fluorescent Sensors Monitor Real-Time Cellular Activity
Gas Bubbles Used to Fight Tumors
Influences of "Fat Controller” Protein Discovered
Photodynamic Therapy, Luminol Used to Kill Cancer cells
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