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Yeast Protein Controls Prion Formation
Researchers studying amyloid fibers, plaque-like proteins that form in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, have found a protein in yeast that can either prevent formation of the fibers under some conditions or dissolve them under others. More...09 Jun 2004
Virus Linked to Breast Cancer Suggests a Vaccine
A study has found evidence of a link between adult exposure to cytomegalovirus (CMV) and breast cancer in women under the age of 40, which suggests that a vaccine against the virus in childhood might be a way to decrease the risk of breast cancer. More...08 Jun 2004
Britain Invests in Stem Cell Research
To ensure that the United Kingdom remains at the forefront of the international effort to develop and exploit stem cell technology, five research councils in the UK have issued strategic grants totaling nearly $30 million for stem cell research. More...08 Jun 2004
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New Target Protein Identified in Cancerous Cells
Easy Purification and Storage of Blood DNA
Drug Collaboration Based on Natural Products
Studies Reveal Potential Therapies for Pancreatic Cancer
Rodent-Specific Beta Amyloid Antibody
Collaboration on GPCRs and Ion Channel Technology
Merck and Genetronics Collaborate on DNA Delivery System
New Therapy Boosts Function in Paralyzed Rats
Short Telomeres Linked to Cancer Development
Gene Analysis Links Transporter Protein to Alzheimer's Disease
Blocking Master Switch Helps Kill Tumors
New Company to Focus on Nanotechnology
Molecules Turn on Long-Term Memory in Immune System
Dog Genome Findings May Benefit Human Health
Drug Discovery Alliance Based on Cheminformatics
Identifying Chromosome Reconfigurations in Cancer
New Flow Cytometer System
European Fusion Proteins Target Cancer Cells
Europe Allows Sale of Genetically Modified Corn
Gene Therapy for HIV
Peptide Aptamer Technology Aids New Drug Discovery
Protein Inhibitor Dramatically Raises HDL Levels
In Vitro Studies Find New AIDS Drug Effective
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