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Transfer of Collagen Gene May Correct Inherited Skin Disorder
Using a lentivirus-based vector, researchers have successfully transported a collagen gene into mice to generate type VII collagen, missing in victims of an inherited disorder called dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). More...13 Jan 2003
Gene Related to Defective Pancreas Identified
Researchers have identified a gene that when mutated gives rise to Shwachman-Diamond syndrome (SDS), an autosomal recessive disorder with clinical features that include pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, hematological dysfunction, and skeletal abnormalities. More...13 Jan 2003
Nanogen Acquires Rights to Alzheimer's Marker
A non-exclusive license to certain patents and patent applications relating to methods of using Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) isoforms, or any nucleic acid sequence relating to a gene encoding such isoforms, for the detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been granted to Nanogen More...09 Jan 2003
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Photosensitive Switch Controls Enzyme Activity
Partnership to Develop Anticancer Drugs
Kidneys Created in Mice from Stem Cell Tissue
Researchers Pinpoint Genetic Basis for Lactation
Gene Implicated in Rare Form of Hereditary Anemia
Artificial Ebola Virus as Gene Therapy Agent
Activated Platelets Promote Formation of Atherosclerotic Lesions
Personalized Vaccine in New Leukemia Treatment
Genetic Pattern of Cancer in Breast Predicts Outcome
Cryopreserved Stem Cells from Umbilical Cord Blood
Stanford Announces New Cancer and Stem Cell Institute
Gene Found that Controls Obesity and Sexual Behavior
New Mouse Model for Neurofibromatosis
Genes Identified that Control Vitamin B12 Metabolism
Partnership to Research Huntington Protein
West Nile Virus Capsid Triggers Brain Inflammation
Genes for Bulimia Nervosa Located on Chromosome 10p
Roche and Scimagix in Proteomics Collaboration
Vaccine Increases Survival of Melanoma Patients
Genome Screening Platform Based on Ancestral Mapping
Safer, More Effective Vaccine for Smallpox
T Cell Training Enhances Immune System Diversity
Mutation Linked to Hereditary Kidney Disease
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