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Seen that? - Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 19, 2009
...ork in some women. In the August issue of Endocrinology, researchers report that in mice that were genetically engineered to lack estrogen receptor beta, fertility drugs did not improve ovulation rate...
Gene Therapy for Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 26, 2009
...herapy for retinal degeneration.
For the current human trial, the research team used a vector, a genetically engineered adeno-associated virus, to carry a normal version of the gene, called RPE65, th...
Genetically Modified Salt-Tolerant Cereal Crops
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 10, 2009
...ogy to other cereals and report promising initial results in rice.
Image: This is a comparison of genetically modified plants and non-GM plants grown in saline conditions: (above) non-GM plants stru...
Global Rejection of Genetically Engineered Wheat
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 3, 2009
....S. released a joint statement confirming their collective commitment to stop commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) wheat .
Here's the summary statement:
In light of our existing exp...
Golden Rice is an Effective Source of Vitamin A
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 15, 2009
... Golden Rice is a genetically modified plant developed to contain more beta-carotene in the grains, seen as a viable method of alleviating vitamin-A deficiency particularly in developing countrie...
Lung Cancer Susceptibility Gene Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 2, 2009
...evelop Lung cancer particularly in those with a strong family history of the disease.
Using a genetically altered mouse model, researchers determined that when RGS17 was suppressed, lung tumors ...
Walnuts May Help Fight Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2009
... and if they did, their tumors were smaller and affected fewer mammary glands. The mice, which are genetically engineered to develop cancer, normally get tumors within five months, Hardman says. But, ...
Food Allergy Friendly Treats from HomeFree
in Allergies, on April 15, 2009
...llergen tested
· Without corn sweeteners, artificial colors, artificial flavors, MSG, and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
· Certified vegan (oatmeal cookies, and coffee cakes)
· Certified kosher...
The New DiggBar
in The Social Networking Weblog, on April 12, 2009
...ust plain doesn't like Kevin Rose and wishes a pox on him and on Digg in general (employees not genetically related to Rose included). VentureBeat points out the addition of sponsored links to the...
200,000 Rice Mutants Available for Study
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 6, 2009
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4796039 Scientists are organizing a repository of genetically modified rice plants in the hope of understanding the function of the approximately 57,000 ge...
FDA Approxes ATryn, First Drug from a Genetically Engineered Animal
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 7, 2009
The Food and Drug Authority has approved ATryn , the first ever transgenically produced therapeutic protein and the first recombinant antithrombin approved in the U.S.
ATryn is indicated for the treatment of patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency, undergoing high-risk surgical or c...
Women, Weaker Sex In Hunger Control?
in Well Woman Blog, on January 23, 2009
... control compared to women, and so women are the weaker sex in this department. Not because men are genetically special but because their brain are made up to resist hunger more than women.
According...
Industrial Production of Succinic Acid Genetically Modified Bacteria
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2008
... has entered into an agreement to commercialize technologies by Rice University researchers, who genetically engineered E. coli bacteria to produce high yields of succinic acid through fermentatio...
Type 1 Diabetes and Celiac Diasease: Genetically Linked
in Daily Diabetic, on December 14, 2008
...tein found in wheat, rye and barley.
Both are inflammatory disoders that now has been found to be genetically linked .
"Our results spotlight that much more research needs to go into investig...
Lack of Sleep Is Genetically Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on December 8, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Stacey Newman
Lack of Sleep has a genetic link with type 2 diabetes is the new finding reported at Nature Genetics .
The said findings discovered a surprisingly clear connection between sleep and the regulation of sugar levels in the blood.
The fin...
Flood Tolerant Rice Varieties Passes Field Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 23, 2008
...ing the rice farming regions that suffer major floods each year. These new Sub1 varieties are NOT genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and are therefore not subject to the regulatory testing tha...
Genetically Engineered Corn May Reduce Fertility
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2008
...tney Weittenhiller The Center for Food Safety is calling for a moratorium on the distribution of genetically engineered foods following an Austrian animal trial indicating that a diet f geneticall...
Genetically Modified Anthocyanin-Rich Tomatoes
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 27, 2008
A European group of researchers have successfully expressed genes from the Snapdragon flower in tomatoes, resulting to deep-purple colored tomatoes with unprecedentedly high anthocyanin content at concentrations comparable to the anthocyanin levels found in blackberries and blueberries. The expr...
Gpr41 Receptor Molecule in Intestines, Target for Anti-Obesity Drugs?
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 20, 2008
... hosts in two ways: raising normal mice under germ-free conditions so they lacked the bacteria, and genetically engineering other mice to lack Gpr41 so they were unable to respond to the bacteria.
In...
New Tuberculosis Vaccine Goes Into Clinical Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 12, 2008
...week. The new vaccine, VPM1002, is based on a vaccine that has been in use since 1921, and has been genetically engineered to prevent infection with tuberculosis bacteria much more effectively than it...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...ries with less contact, however, elevated IgE levels are associated with allergic disorders.
In genetically susceptible individuals the immune system becomes biased and produces IgE antibodies agains...
Alcohol Consumption Inrease Risks of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
in Allergies, on August 1, 2008
...'t know. Maybe, but perhaps not as bad, as they think women are more susceptible to some of the genetically harmful effects of alcohol than men....
Spinal Cord Stem Cells Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 29, 2008
...-brain ventricles and the connecting central column of the spinal cord.
"We have been able to genetically mark this neural stem cell population and then follow their behavior," Meletis said...
Phase 1 Trials Shows Plant-Produced Cancer Vaccine as Safe
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 28, 2008
... method of producing vaccines quickly and cheaply.
The researchers chose tobacco plants that were genetically modified to reproduce quantities of the vaccine. To make a tobacco plant churn out a...
DNA Love Matching
in The Dating Weblog, on July 23, 2008
...inations" found in successful relationships.
Think this approach will work? Will being "genetically matched" work out better than match based on personality, spiritual beliefs, or eve...
Guy Kawasaki 的 Alltop 推出 Frienderati
in Wangtam, on 2008-07-19
名称 ： Frienderati
简介 ：显示一些 FriendFeed 上热门人物的条目
Genetically Modified Salmonella Delivers Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 17, 2008
... Scientists have successfully genetically engineered Salmonella enterica to deliver an antigen that protects against pneumonia. The method apparently effectively delivers the antigen in the body,...
Cats Can Trigger Allergies in Some Children
in Allergies, on June 29, 2008
... having cats at home just increased the chances of having allergies in individuals that are already genetically predisposed to have allergic reactions anyway. It also does not directly indicate that i...
Genetically Engineered Mouse Model Mimics Hyperglycemia
in Daily Diabetic, on June 2, 2008
...Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a genetically engineered laboratory mouse model in which pancreatic beta cells can regenerate after being induced to die.
© ju...
How to Think Like Warren Buffett, Part 30
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on April 24, 2008
... things. A single, big mistake could wipe out a long string of successes. We therefore need someone genetically programmed to recognize and avoid serious risks, including those never before encountere...
New Genetically Modified Corn Variety for Fuel Production
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 11, 2008
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To facilitate the conversion of cellulose from corn into ethanol, scientists have created a new genetically modified variety of corn, called Spartan Corn III, which bears a gene from a microbe natu...
Reader email- organic cotton!!
in Busy with Style, on April 4, 2008
...om Wikipedia:
Organic cotton is cotton that is grown without pesticides from plants
which are not genetically modified.
High levels of agrochemicals are used in the production of non-organic,
conv...
'Laziness' of Regulatory T-cells, Lead to Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on January 18, 2008
... and transplants."
The said study was conducted on non-obese diabetic (NOD) mice, which were genetically engineered to model human diabetes.
Findings are published in the January 2008 edition ...
Lack of a Gene Triggers Overeating and Obesity
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 2, 2008
... is required for normal energy balance.
Additionally, because the mice examined in this study were genetically altered in adulthood, we were able to establish that BDNF acts as a satiety signal in th...
Menin: Cause of Gestational Diabetes?
in Daily Diabetic, on December 31, 2007
...levels dropped and their pancreases grew in size, just as if they were pregnant. But pregnant mice, genetically engineered to produce too much menin, couldn't make more islet cells and they develo...
Osteocrin Protein Controls Bone Growth
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 23, 2007
...rotein produced by the body's bone-forming cells, or osteoblasts. In this study, mice that were genetically engineered to over-express osteocrin developed hunchbacks and elongated bones. This led ...
Sea Cucumber Protein Kills Malaria Parasites in Mosquitos
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 23, 2007
... A research team genetically engineered mosquitoes which carry the malaria parasite to produce a lectin protein in their gut when feeding. The lethal protein, CEL-III, found in sea cucumbers, kills ...
Memapsin-Based Vaccine Against Alzheimer's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 16, 2007
...to be the culprit behind Alzheimer's. In the current study, researchers used mice that had been genetically engineered to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's, then immunized the animals wit...
Gene Linked to E. carotovora Virulence Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 8, 2007
...omatoes and onions.
"We have shown that the production of cell wall degrading enzymes is genetically linked to not only signalling abilities but also to the bacterium's nutritional stat...
BtCorn Toxins May Harm Stream Ecosystems
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 11, 2007
...A study funded by the National Science Foundation suggests that Bt corn- a genetically-modified corn engineered to express a bacterial toxin which is poisonous to corn borers - may damage the ecology ...
Genetically Modified Eggplants Goes on Field Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 9, 2007
...The development of pest-resistant eggplants genetically-modified to express a natural insecticide derived from the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), thus making it resistant to the fruit and sho...
Genetically Engineered Microorganisms as Drug Factories
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2007
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Researchers from the University at Buffalo have filed several patents related to genetically engineering microorganisms, such as E. coli, into tiny "cellular factories" to produce pharma...
Mac OS X 软件更新 20070916
in M2 十字街口, on 2007-09-18
28 个更新，重要更新包括 iStat pro 4.2、Google Earth 4.2.198.2451、File Juicer 4.8.4等。
Gene Controlling Fat Accumulation Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 5, 2007
...mined how adipose works by analyzing fruit flies, tiny worms called C. elegans, cultured cells, and genetically engineered mice, as well as by exploiting sophisticated molecular techniques. Using seve...
Gene Therapy Clear Amyloid Plaques in Animal Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 31, 2007
...images.
In a study published in PLOS , Harvard scientists report that the delivery of skin cells genetically engineered to produce neprilysin into the brain of mice has successfully cleared amyloid...
Bt Maize More Susceptible to Aphids
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 30, 2007
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According to a study published in PLOS ONE , genetically modified Bt maize are more susceptible to aphids .
Within five out of six pairs that were evaluated, transgenic maize lines were si...
Genetically Modified Aluminum-Tolerant Sorghum
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 29, 2007
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Cornell researchers have cloned a novel aluminum-tolerant gene in sorghum and expect to have new genetically-engineered aluminum-tolerant sorghum lines by next year. This is a significant developme...
Bug juice bio fuel
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on August 24, 2007
... Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble - there's a new genetically enhanced bacteria strain that literally craps ethanol at high temperatures. The bacteria strain, called TM242, is particularly speci...
Sirt2: Sirtuin Protein, Key in Fat Production and Metabolism
in Daily Diabetic, on August 17, 2007
...vior of fat cells-in terms of metabolism or growth-if we changed the levels of Sirt2."
Using genetically altered cells in mice, the researchers later found that increasing Sirt2 levels in the c...
Genetically Engineered Mice Produce Human Live Cells
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 13, 2007
Oregon Health & Science University researchers have g enetically engineered mice to produce human liver cells which could be used in studies for testing the safety and efficacy of drug lead candidates. It has created a severely immunodeficient mouse strain that develops liver disease only ...
Plant-Derived Insulin Capsules Work in Diabetic Mice
in Daily Diabetic, on August 1, 2007
...researchers from University of Central Florida find potential in capsules of insulin derived from genetically modified lettuce.
Professor Henry Daniell's research team genetically engineered t...
BLOODchip®: DNA Biochip That Ensures Safety in Blood Transfusions
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 11, 2007
...pal European blood banks.
Currently, BLOODchip® is the safest and most precise technique for genetically determining blood groups, enabling the reduction of adverse reactions in blood transfusions...
Transgenic Pigs Pave Way to Alzheimer's Disease Breakthrough
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 3, 2007
... their effort towards finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
The said pigs have been genetically modified to function as animal models for Alzheimer's disease - a brain disorder suff...
Transgenic Mushrooms as Drug Biofactories
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 25, 2007
... Genetically engineered mushrooms may serve as biofactories for the production of various drugs beneficial to humans.
Dr. Charles Peter Romaine and colleagues at Penn State have been able to dev...
Genetically Modified Foods and Allergies
in Allergies, on June 18, 2007
... For the longest time, I've refrained from blogging about the connection between genetically modified foods (or what the anti-GMO activists call "frankenfoods") and allergies. The th...
Gene Therapy for Treating Neuropathic Pain
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 4, 2007
...s, may lead to long-term disability and dependence on pain medications.
The [researchers] used a genetically engineered herpes simplex virus (HSV) to deliver the gene for part of the human...
Using Bacteria in Cancer Drug Delivery
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2007
...rs at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig were able to demonstrate that a genetically modified Salmonella typhimurium colonized tumor cells, and that certain genes may be a...
Dengue Mosquito Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2007
...nsposable elements.
These data could help in the development of insecticides or in the creation of genetically engineered mosquitos that are unable or less able to transmit the viruses which cause ye...
More Nuclear More GM
in IfEnergy, on April 30, 2007
That is the suggestion of about 2,000 climate scientists, to mitigate climate change. It is a collision course with environmentalists of course, as noted in this article . This position resulted from a survey, of which the results are outlined in a draft report called Mitigation of climate Chang...
Genetically Modified Cows To Produce Human Insulin
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 25, 2007
...n they reach adulthood, said the biotechnology company behind the project, Bio Sidus .
Once these genetically modified cows produce milk, the insulin will be isolated and purified. Scientists expect...
A Lawyer's Perspective on Food Allergies
in Allergies, on March 26, 2007
... get a lawyer's perspective on labeling, food allergy guidelines in schools, and crops that are genetically modified to be less allergenic.
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Genetically Engineered Tomatoes Have Higher Folate Content
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 11, 2007
Foods high in folate - leafy green vegetables and beans - are recommended for a healthy start in pregnancy.
One of the most vital nutrients for the human body's growth and development - folate - is typically suggested for women planning a pregnancy or who are pregnant.
Folate plays an es...
Breast Cancer in Women and Mice
in Well Woman Blog, on March 11, 2007
...inked to mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV) which causes breast cancer in mice. MMTV and HMTV are 95% genetically identical, and MMTV is known to jump species.
Mice are pests that have tormented men s...
Genetically Engineered Lactococcus may Induce Food Tolerance
in Allergies, on March 5, 2007
In a preliminary animal studies, researchers have been able to demonstrate that the oral administration of Lactococcus lactis , which were bioengineered to secrete murine interleukin-10 (IL-10), could inhibit and/or stop sensitisation and subsequently, food allergies. The anti-inflammatory prote...
Cartoon Network Creates Series Based on Mexican Icon: El Santo
in Latina Viva, on February 22, 2007
...nside and outside the wrestling ring and faces a slew of enemies ranging from everyday criminals to genetically enhanced mystical villains.
Created and executive-produced by Carlo Olivares Paganoni ...
Horse Genome Sequence Database Now Publicly Accessible
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 12, 2007
...disease susceptibility.
And because there are about 80 known genetic conditions in horses that are genetically similar to disorders seen in humans, this database may also be an important tool for und...
Games Radar Really Likes New Turok
in XboxSpace, on February 7, 2007
...ants over" tells us exactly why: 8) Undead dinos
Turok's repertoire of dinos have been genetically engineered - giving Propaganda the license to be a bit more creative rather than simply ...
Peptide Vaccine with Toll-Like Receptor Agonists Against Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 5, 2007
...d of developing breast cancer, such as those with pre- malignant hyperplasia or those who are genetically predisposed to a higher breast cancer risk.
Source: American Association for Cancer Re...
Pharmaceuticals from Genetically Engineered Chicken Eggs
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 15, 2007
... Scientists have made headway on genetically engineering chickens to produce pharmaceutical compounds in the egg whites, thus potentially reducing the cost of drug production dramatically. Several l...
Genetically Altered Skin Cells Prevent Skin Graft Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 8, 2007
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Scientists have developed skin cells genetically altered to produce higher levels of a protein known as human beta defensin 4 (HBD4) which may be added to skin substitutes to prevent infections ...
