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Outcome in Head and Neck Cancer may be Predicted by Genetic Diversity Within Tumors

Researchers reveal that a new measure of the variety of genetic mutations of cells within a tumor appears to predict treatment outcomes of patients with the most common type of head and neck cancer.

White Europeans Inherit Foot Disorders from Their Parents

Researchers have found that some of the common foot disorders, such as bunions (hallux valgus) and lesser toe deformities like hammer or claw toe, among

Stem-cell-based Strategy Boosts Immune System in Mice: Researchers

UC San Francisco researchers have created the first functioning human thymus tissue from embryonic stem cells in the laboratory raising hopes for cell-based therapies.

RNA Interference Technology Used to Identify 'Lethal' and 'Rescuer' Genes With The Help Of Innovative Screening Method

Genes that when inactivated result in cell death or enhanced cell growth, respectively are defined as lethal and rescuer genes. The ability to identify

Framework for New Recommendations on Reporting Incidental Findings in Gene Sequencing Published

Researchers at Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine have come out with a framework for the new American College of

First Whole Exome Sequence of Small Intestine Neuroendocrine Tumors Completed by Mayo Clinic

The world''s first whole exome sequence of small intestine neuroendocrine tumors has been completed by researchers at Mayo Clinic. The latter is the

Role of Double-Stranded RNA in Antiviral Defense System in the Host Body Studied

A new study published in the Journal of Interferon (and) Cytokine Research sheds more light on the role played by doubled stranded RNA (dsRNA) in sensing

Embryonic Stem Cells from Skin Created

For the first time US researchers have turned human skin cells into embryonic stem cells. The method described Wednesday by Oregon State University

Scientists Identify Genes That Influence 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels

Four genes in baboons that regulate bad cholesterol levels have been discovered by researchers. Laura Cox, Ph.D., a Texas Biomed geneticist,

Scientists Identify Gene Associated With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

The first gene to be associated with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis across Asian and Caucasian populations has been discovered by scientists. The gene

Clinical Depression Causes Erratic Behavior in Genes in the Brain

Researchers at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor have found that genes in our brain start to behave erratically and out of sync with the rest of the

Gene Clues for Testicular Cancer, Heart Defect Identified

Clues to the inherited causes of testicular cancer and congenital heart disease have been discovered by scientists. University of Pennsylvania researchers

Treatment for Rare Genetic Nerve Disease Advanced by UCLA Stem Cell Researchers

Researchers at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have used induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells

Study Sheds More Light on Embryonic Epigenome

A new study published in the journal Cell by researchers involved in the NIH Epigenome Roadmap Project sheds more light on how genes are turned on and off to direct early human development.

Pre-Birth Genetic Mutation Causes Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Port-Wine Stain Birthmarks

Researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute have identified that a genetic mutation that occurs before the birth of a child is responsible for Sturge-Weber

Naturally Occurring Fibers Effective in Developing Stem Cell Cartilage Therapy

A team of British researchers has found that a combination of naturally occurring fibers, such as cellulose and silk, can provide an affordable and effective cell-based therapy for cartilage repair.

Doctors Cannot Force Genomic Health Information on Their Patients

Doctors must not take the liberty to force-feed their patients with genomic information about their future health risks. "A lot of people in this

Genes from Mothers Need to be Reprogrammed at Fertilization

Genes from mothers provided during fertilization need to be reprogrammed to match the state needed by the embryo while those from fathers are pre-programmed

Researcher Studying Fruit Flies to Identify Gene That Becomes Active After Sleep Deprivation

A Washington University School of Medicine researcher is currently observing fruit flies in order to identify a human gene that becomes more active after sleep deprivation.

Two Genes That Combine to Cause Rare Syndrome Discovered

Two genetic mutations that appear to underlie a rare syndrome have been discovered by scientists. In a paper that will appear in the May 23 iNew England

John Hopkins Researchers: Switching Off Gene Makes Cancer Less Aggressive

A gene that, when repressed in tumor cells, puts a halt to cell growth and a range of processes needed for tumors to enlarge and spread to distant sites, was identified by Johns Hopkins researchers.

Gene Responsible for Cleaning Up Old Material in Cells Holds Key to Extending Life

A gene that cleans up the old material in cells can hold key to slow down human aging after researchers found that it boosted the life spans of fruit flies.

Scientists Transform Adult Cells into Early-Stage Nerve Cells

Skin cells from people and monkeys have been converted into a cell that can form a wide variety of nervous-system cells by a University of Wisconsin-Madison research group.

Creation of Genetically Altered Mice to Model Human Disease Undergoes Radical Change

Whitehead Institute Founding Member Rudolf Jaenisch is again revolutionizing how genetically altered animal models are created. Jaenisch had helped transform

Giant Mystery About Neurons Clarified by Tiny Worm

A gene that keeps our nerve fibers from clogging up has been identified by scientists. Researchers in Ken Miller's laboratory at the Oklahoma Medical

Scientists Identify Gene Causing Motor Development Disorder

The causative gene behind rare genetic disorder, which delays development of motor activities in children has been discovered by scientists. The

Identification of Stem Cells Raises Possibility of New Therapies: Scientists

Fat accumulation in the muscle is the cause of many diseases such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, muscular dystrophy. In essence, fat replacement causes the muscles to weaken and degenerate.

Researchers Identify Gene That Makes Mice Avoid Cats

A mice's basic instinct to run away whenever it smells a cat can be attributed to its genetic makeup, a new study by Northwestern University researchers reveals.

Stem Cells Cannot be Used for Making New Eggs

A new study conducted by Carnegie researchers, Lei Lei and Allan Spradling, and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found

Shorter Hospital Stay for Infants Suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

A new study shows that variations in genes associated among infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome was associated with a shorter lenght of hospital stay and lesser treatment.

Scientists Identify Gene Mutations Associated With Nearsightedness

Mutations in a gene that are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness have been discovered by scientists. Nearsightedness - also known

Genome Analysis Uncovers the Origin of Turtles

The genome sequencing of the soft-shell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) and the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) has now been completed by researchers.

Scientists Discover Genetic Cause for Migraine

BYU chemistry professor Emily Bates has discovered the genetic cause for migraine headaches. The study is the first demonstration of a genetic

Results Of First American Clinical Trial for Stem Cell-Based Treatment of ALS Encourages Researchers

Researchers completed the first American clinical trial involving stem cell-based treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). They were encouraged

Tumor Growth in Mice Slowed Down Through Injection of Human Stem Cells

A new study published in the journal Stem Cell Research (and) Therapy found that tumor growth in mice could be slowed down by injecting human stem cells into the mice.

Antibody That Transforms Bone Marrow Stem Cells Directly into Brain Cells Discovered By Scientists

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have found a way to turn bone marrow stem cells directly into brain cells in a serendipitous discovery.

Western Cambodia Hotspot for Drug-Resistant Malaria

A team of researchers has identified western Cambodia as the hotspot for strains of malaria parasites that are dangerously resistant to artesiminin, the most popular drug used in treating the disease.

New Genetic Links to Juvenile Arthritis Identified

Recent study has increased the number of genes linked to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) from three to seventeen. Published April 21, the

Study of Fruit Fly Leads to Discovery of Eight New Wound-Healing Genes

Analyzing the laboratory fruit fly Drosophila, a team of biologists at UC San Diego have identified eight new genes that were found to play a role in

A Gene That Causes Three Diseases

A international research has now discovered a gene that is responsible for three starkly different diseases, depending on how the gene is altered. The

Researchers: More Accurate, Powerful Genetic Analysis Tool Opens New Gene-regulation Realms

Researchers have developed a novel and powerful technique to identify the targets for a group of enzymes called RNA cytosine methyltransferases (RMTs) in human RNA.

Stem Cell Therapy Used in US for Treating Neuroblastoma in Children More Toxic Than European or Egyptian Regimens

A new study to be presented at the 26th annual meeting of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology Oncology in Miami suggests that the current stem

Two-Thirds of Children Readmitted to Hospital Following Stem Cell Transplants

A study performed at Dana-Farber/Children's Hospital Cancer Center in Boston has found that nearly two-thirds of children receiving stem cell transplants

Useful Stem Cells Separated from "Problem" Ones by Using New Method

It is well-known that pluripotent stem cells can turn, or differentiate, into any cell type in the body, such as nerve, muscle or bone. Because

Promising Research Options Offered by Large Animal Models of Huntington's Disease

The availability of appropriate animal models that enable insights into the disease's genetics and/or pathophysiology influences the scientific progress in Huntington's disease (HD).

Genetics, Not Lack of Exercise, may be a Factor in Health Disparities Among Whites and Blacks in South US

Researchers at Vanderbilt University said that lack of exercise is not responsible for the health disparities among white and black adults in the South

Stem Cell Transplant Restores Memory

Human embryonic stem cell transplantation helped mice regain the ability to learn and remember, say researchers. A study at the University of

Novel Stem Cell Approach Holds Promise in Developing Treatments for Lou Gehrig's Disease

A novel stem cell based approach could be effective in developing treatments for Lou Gehrig's disease, a new study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell reveals.

Expansion of DNA Leads to Production of Toxic Protein in Patients of Common Neurodegenerative Disorder

The production of an abnormal protein that is toxic to neurons in patients with neurodegenerative disorder known as Fragile X-associated Tremor syndrome

Gene Responsible for Regeneration of Heart Tissue After Injury Discovered

A new study published in the journal Nature reports that UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered a specific gene, known as Meis 1, that regulates