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Genetics Defined
The study of heredity and how traits are passed on through generations.
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deCODE genetics to Webcast Presentation at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2008
Published August 28, 2008, 8:00 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
deCODE genetics today announced that it will host a live webcast of deCODE CSO Jeffrey Gulcher's presentation at Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2008.
New Role For Natural Killers!
Published August 28, 2008, 6:16 am, Medical News Today
Scientists at the University of York have discovered a new role for a population of white blood cells, which may lead to improved treatments for chronic infections and cancer. Natural Killer (or NK) cells are abundant white blood cells that were recognised over 30 years ago as being able to kill cancer cells in the test tube.
Gene linked to eye disease
Published August 28, 2008, 6:14 am, San Diego Union-Tribune
LA JOLLA – An international team led by a UCSD eye researcher has found the first genetic link to dry age-related macular degeneration, the most common form of progressive blindness. A study by the team describes a genetic variant in about 66 percent of the population that appears to protect people from certain kinds of viral damage, a leading suspect in the development of the eye disease
News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute, August 26 2008
Published August 28, 2008, 6:14 am, Medical News Today
Novel Trial Design Aims to Speed Drug Development Researchers propose a novel multi-arm trial design that can test several therapies simultaneously and could speed drug development in cancer. Scientists have gained important insights into the biological underpinnings of cancer, but this knowledge has not led to a jump in the number of therapies approved for clinical use.
BioReference Laboratories, Inc. Announces Earnings Date for Third Quarter for Fiscal Year 2008
Published August 28, 2008, 5:30 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J.----BioReference Laboratories, Inc. announced today it plans to issue earnings results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 before the open of market trading on Thursday, September 4, 2008.
American Heart Association Recognizes University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Published August 28, 2008, 5:15 am, Medical News Today
University Hospitals Case Medical Center has been recognized for its achievement in implementing the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The GuidelinesSM for coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke.
New NICE Guidelines Are Set To Reduce Premature Deaths In People Who Have Inherited High Cholesterol
Published August 28, 2008, 5:15 am, Medical News Today
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Primary Care have today (27 August 2008) published a guideline on the care and treatment of adults and children/young people with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a type of high cholesterol that is caused by an inherited genetic mutation.
Cancer Supercluster and NeoTREX to get closer look
Published August 28, 2008, 4:10 am, The Fort Collins Coloradoan
Cancer is the leading cause of death in pets and is a leading cause of death in people. Colorado State University's Cancer Supercluster brings together leading scientists and scholars from multiple departments and colleges to work on this global challenge.
Gene linked to eye disease
Published August 28, 2008, 4:00 am, San Diego Union-Tribune
Dr. Kang Zhang led a team that found a genetic link to an eye disease and a complication with some drugs being studied.
Chronic Stress Alters Our Genetic Immune Response
Published August 28, 2008, 3:16 am, Medical News Today
Most people would agree that stress increases your risk for illness and this is particularly true for severe long-term stresses, such as caring for a family member with a chronic medical illness. However, we still have a relatively limited understanding of exactly how stress contributes to the risk for illness.
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- Forest Genetics Council of British Columbia: The Forest Genetics Council of British Columbia The Forest Genetics Council of British Columbia is appointed by B.C.?s chief forester to guide tree improvement activities in the province. The Council provides a forum for stakeholder representative s to set goals and objectives, and to oversee the development and delivery of business plans to fulfill them.
- Edit your DNA: 'Gene wiki' to debut on Wikipedia - USATODAY.com
- Technology Review: A Stem-Cell Revolution: Biologist Doug Melton talks about how disease-specif ic stem cells will reshape medicine. Scientists at Harvard University recently announced a much anticipated milestone in regenerative medicine: the creation of stem cells from patients with a variety of diseases. The cells, which can be encouraged to develop into cell types damaged by disease, such as the insulin-produc ing cells in diabetes or neurons in Parkinson' ;s, are poised to give scientists an unprecedented view of disease.
- Ready for take-off, Tiddles? Meet the cats which have sprouted wings | Mail Online
- The Human Marvels
- Gene therapy could lead to a cure for deafness, scientists reveal | Mail Online
- National Academy of Sciences: Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia
- Darwin, languages, and genetics | john hawks weblog
- The Unofficial Stephen Jay Gould Archive
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