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Gene Activator Protein May Be Key to Controlling Schistosomiasis
Parasitologists have identified a gene activator protein in Schistosoma mansoni that spurs development of the parasite after infection of its human host and is an attractive target for a new generation of drugs to control this disease. More...16 Jan 2012
Biotech Researchers Invited to Use an Automated, High-Capacity Target Capture-Sequencing Service
Researchers in need of DNA sequencing data can avail themselves of a new service that provides completely automated, high capacity, target capture-sequencing data, and streamlines sample preparation for targeted next-generation sequencing. More...13 Jan 2012
DNA Hypomethylation Predisposes to Type II Diabetes
A novel genomic screening technique that was used to compare DNA methylation variations between a group of individuals with type II diabetes and a group of normal individuals detected specific regions of hypomethylation in the DNA of the diabetes group. More...12 Jan 2012
Tissue Imaging Systems Empowered by New Dedicated Software Package
A major microscope manufacture announced that combining their state-of-the-art imaging systems with a dedicated analytical software package would facilitate the quantitative analysis of cells, nuclei, and other cellular components. More...12 Jan 2012
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European Research Project to Support Knowledge-Based Life-Science Experiments
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Candidate Fish Oil Drug Eliminates Leukemia Stem Cells in Mouse Model
Loss of Suppressors in Surrounding Tissues Spur Breast Tumor Growth
Laser Transmission Spectroscopy Detects Species-Specific DNA
Biomedical Engineers Create Silk Microneedles for Controlled-Release Drug Delivery
Neurological Disorder Linked to Genetic Mutations
Scientists Find Way to Make Cancerous and Healthy Cells Thrive in the Lab
Antibodies That Block Metalloproteinase Activity Prevent Crohn’s Disease
Brown Rice Can Be Used to Make Artificial Albumin
DNA Synthesis Visualized in Whole Animals
Genetically Engineered Tobacco Plants Manufacture Antimalaria Drug
Disruption of Mitochondrial Enzyme Function Characterizes Some Cancers
Strict Limits Urged on Use of Chimpanzees in US Biomedical, Behavioral Research
Three Genes Linked to the Inheritance of Crohn’s Disease Identified
Micro-RNA Prevents Liver Cancer in Mouse Model
New Cancer Treatments Would Block Genes Required by the Myc Oncogene
Neurons Grown from Skin Cells May Hold Clues to Autism
Novel Enzyme Binding Mechanism Dooms LDL-Receptors
Alzheimer’s Antibodies Created to Target Harmful Proteins for Treatment Possibilities
Despite Promising Results in Mice MS Drug Laquinimod Disappoints in Human Trials
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