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Seen that? - Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 19, 2009
Infertility Drugs Requires Beta Estrogen Receptor Gene at The Biotech Weblog While it doesn't provide answers as to how infertility in women may be reversed, results form a recent study offers an explanation why infertility drugs may not work...
Seen that? - International symposium on nanotechnology in construction
in Nanotechbuzz, on October 3, 2009
... The make use of DNA, but their study can hardly be classified as genetics. In a paper presented yesterday at the same ACS meeting where the ryanodine-receptor-insecticid...
Seen that? - Do erectile dysfunction drugs cause blindness?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 2, 2009
Do erectile dysfunction drugs cause blindness? at Straightfromthedoc We can't know for sure. The FDA recently asked for a label change in the erectile dysfunction medications: A small number of men have lost eyesight in one eye some time after...
Personal Genomics & Privacy Survey
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 30, 2009
© micahb37 A group of researchers has created a new online, interactive survey regarding values & attitudes related to Personal Genomics , and are inviting you to participate.
In this survey, you will be asked questions about issues of privacy and consent that arise in relation to persona...
Stallergenes' Immunotherapy Tablet Containing Recombinant Birch Pollen Allergen
in Allergies, on September 25, 2009
© MiikaS Stallergenes has announced positive results on a new phase IIb/III clinical trial on the efficacy of a sublingual immunotherapy tablet containing the recombinant allergen of this birch pollen, rBet v 1 in allergic rhinitis caused by this pollen. This study is the first ever to use ...
SensiGene Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening Test
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 20, 2009
...ations and five variants, including the 23 mutations recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG). This test has been shown to identify each of the 103 mutations and five variants th...
DaisySL, New Mandarin Variety Released for Propagation
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 5, 2009
...tself by being very low-seeded and moderately easy to peel," said Mikeal Roose, a professor of genetics in the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, who developed 'DaisySL' along with ...
Grauer Star, Katarakt - dem Erbanteil auf der Spur
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 01.08.09
...en, heißt es in dem Bericht.
Textquelle: wissenschaft.de (Veröffentlichung PLoS Genetics ), Bild: Peter Fenge bei pixelio.de
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Exxon: The Genetics of Algae
in IfEnergy, on July 30, 2009
© Lee Nachtigal
Exxon has decided to sink $600 million into algae as a source of biofuel and it is partnering with Synthetic Genomics on the issue, acording to Matter Network. The oil company's initial investment (that can be expanded) will be split between in-house studies and research b...
Genetic Test for Cystic Fibrosis in Embryos
in Next Nine Months, on July 13, 2009
...any of the 23 pairs of chromosome) at the same time.
Gary Harton, PGD scientific director of the Genetics & IVF Institute in Fairfax, Virginia (USA) told a news briefing: "Karyomapping is a...
Genetically Modified Salt-Tolerant Cereal Crops
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 10, 2009
Using a new genetic modification approach, agricultural researchers have developed cereal crops that are able to withstand salinity .
Professor Tester says his team used the technique to keep salt - as sodium ions (Na+) - out of the leaves of a model plant species. The researchers modified gen...
Genome-Wide Karyomapping for Detecting Cystic Fibrosis in Embryos
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 30, 2009
© drsuparna In the 25th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam, scientists report of an embryo test that can screen for cystic fibrosis as well as aneuploidy. According to the researchers, genome-wide karyomapping simultaneously detects inherita...
Role of Genetics in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on June 24, 2009
... ktylerconk We all know that an individuals chances of developing allergies is determined by both genetics and environmental influences. While we can control environmental conditions to a certain ext...
New HIV Microbicide Can Be Produced in Transgenic Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© Sully Pixel Scientists have developed a new anti-HIV drug as well as a possible means of producing the drug in large quantities using transgenic plants.
In the research paper, Ma and colleagues describe how they combined two protein microbicides (b12 monoclonal antibody and cyanovirin-N) in...
P[acman]-Generated Gene Libraries for Drosophila melanogaster
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 25, 2009
...s covering most of the genome of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly), an organism widely used in genetics research.
P[acman]- developed by Dr. Koen Venken (http://flypush.imgen.bcm.tmc.edu/lab/koe...
Late Motherhood and Lifespans
in Next Nine Months, on May 8, 2009
© subactive_photo While there are many advantages to having children early in life (more energy for late nights, for example), having kids later in life also make a lot of sense (more prepared emotionally, financially etc). Most women know that getting pregnant is not something one can postpone...
Prognostic Test for Frontotemporal Dementia
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6952418 A blood test has been developed to predict the risks of frontal lobe dementia (Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD), a form of dementia that occurs most frequently in patients younger than 65. The test is based on previous findings showing that a genetic d...
Gene Therapy for Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...author Lei Cao, assistant professor in the department of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics, the study involved injecting the BDNF gene in normal mice, diabetic mice and mice fed with...
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 genes that make up the rice genome. Two hundred thousand rice mutants are now available and have been ...
Genetic Sequencing of Cold Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 19, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 195814 Scientists have successfully mapped the genome of all known human rhinoviruses , which causes the common cold which in turn is responsible for about half of all asthma cases and is a factor in other upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses such a...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
...ly stage helps develop the immune system. I suspect though that this is not as simple as it sounds. Genetics, and the timing, type, and duration of exposure all count. I am convinced that it's an ...
Zahnbettentzündung, Parodontitis und Herzinfarkt: Zusammenhang bewiesen
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 16.02.09
...veränderungen auf Chromosom 9 nachweisen, wie sie in der neusten Ausgabe der Fachzeitschrift PLoS Genetics berichten.
Der Erstautor, Dr. Arne Schaefer, vom Institut für Klinische Molekularbiologie der...
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...
Gene Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 852788 A study published in the journal Human Gene Therapy reports of the first clinical evidence that gene therapy reduces symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis , based on data from two patients. The experiment build on a previous study publish...
Three Genes Linked to Obesity Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 24, 2009
...roblems with their weight," said Dr. Sladek, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Genetics and Endocrinology. "This includes children who become obese at a young age, before the...
11 New Cardiovascular Risk Gene Variants Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 19, 2008
...and triglycerides). These findings were published in the Dec. 7, 2008 online publication of Nature Genetics .
The study is a meta-analysis of over 20,000 subjects in genome-wide association studies ...
Lack of Sleep Is Genetically Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on December 8, 2008
...k 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 regul...
Genetic Blood Test Provide More Accurate Evaluation For Cystic Fibrosis Patients
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 3, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 2049412 A preliminary "proof-of-principle" trial demonstrated the feasibility of a genetic blood test to demonstrate cystic fibrosis patients' response to therapy.
Using microarray gene analysis of the blood samples, the researchers identifie...
Rice Genome Array Published
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6800677 UC Davis researchers have published a rice DNA microarray that covers nearly all the 45,000 genes in the rice genome. According to a report :
Ronald and her colleagues used the new rice microarray to investigate gene expression changes when ...
deCODE BreastCancer Genetic Diagnostic Test Launched
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 13, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Dawn Poland deCoODE Genetics launched deCODE BreastCancer™ , a new non-invasive tool for assessing risk of the common forms of breast cancer.
The deCODE Br...
Best Websites About Cystic Fibrosis (ATS Review)
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 13, 2008
...sis Foundation
2. Cystic Fibrosis Mutation Database
3. ClinicalTrials.gov
4. MedlinePlus
5. Genetics Home Reference
6. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
7. Cellscience
8. The National ...
Researchers Identify Key Allergy Gene
in Allergies, on August 29, 2008
...ch is based on the genetic scans of 10,000 adults and children in Germany, is published in PLoS Genetics .
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FRO7 Gene Vital to Photosynthesis and Iron Metabolism in Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 27, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Andrejs Zemdega Researchers have shown that a gene called FRO7 is vital for efficient photosynthesis and for iron metabolism , processes necessary for producing a healthy plant and a nutritious food source.
In this study, Guerinot and her colleagues provide mole...
Kiwi Fruit's Expressed Sequence Tags Published
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 4, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Doug Cannell
New Zealand-based fruit science company HortResearch and Genesis Research and Development Corporation Limited have released over 130,000 kiwifruit gene sequences referred to as expressed sequence tags (ESTs). These are the active genes in th...
Phase 1 Trials Shows Plant-Produced Cancer Vaccine as Safe
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 28, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Oleg Fedorkin
Phase 1 trials of the the first human tests of a vaccine grown in tobacco plants proved that the vaccine against against follicular B-cell lymphoma were safe for patients. If further trials demonstrate its efficacy, this presents a novel method o...
Duckweed Genome Sequencing
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 14, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 4201865
The DOE's Joint Genome Institute is supporting the genomic sequencing of duckweed ( Spirodela polyrhiza ) as one of its priority projects for 2009 directed toward new biomass and bioenergy programs. The project will be led by researchers from t...
Cats Can Trigger Allergies in Some Children
in Allergies, on June 29, 2008
...e keeping at it, trying to find an answer once and for all.
A recent study indicates that it's genetics is probably what muddles up the issue. Apparently, individuals who have mutations in the F...
BioArts' Cloned Dogs Up For Auction
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 20, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Stephanie Horrocks
BioArts International and the Best Friends Again program have launched the first ever global online auction to clone five dogs. The auction will beheld July 5th through July 9th, with a high bidder notified on each day. First day bidding w...
$12M Research Study on Impact of Genetic And Environmental Factors on Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on June 15, 2008
...d and investigate the roles of indoor and outdoor environmental exposure, infections, nutrition and genetics in the development of asthma and allergies. Expectant mothers will be recruited for the stu...
Glucose Levels-Regulating Gene, Identified
in Daily Diabetic, on June 14, 2008
...derlying cause of diabetes.
Read more from University of Southern California (USC) .
[In Photo: Genetics of Diabetes Mellitus (Endocrine Updates) (Hardcover) by William L. Lowe Jr. from Amazon ]...
Genetic Sequencing Companies Join 1000 Genomes Project
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 11, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 3676922
Three DNA sequencing companies have joined an international research consortium called 1000 Genomes , aimed at creating a new map of the human genome that will provide a view of biomedically relevant DNA variations at a resolution unmatch...
Genetic Tests to Detect and Predict Recurrence Likelihood of Lung Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 25, 2008
Two research studies presented during the recently held American Thoracic Society's 2008 International Conference in Toronto point to diagnostic tests for lung cancer: a blood test for accurately detecting lung cancer in its early stages, and a genetic test to predict the likelihood that c...
Use of Genomics to Control Dandruff
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2008
The article Dandruff Genomics in a recent issue of The Scientist featured Procter & Gamble scientist Thomas Dawson and the role of genomics in the development of anti- Dandruff shampoo Head & Shoulders .
In 2001, with some understanding of scalp ecology, Dawson's team be...
Preventing Allergies in High Risk Children
in Allergies, on May 14, 2008
...l all these precautionary steps assure me of an allergy-free child? Of course not. It could be that genetics may be a stronger determinant in our case. At this point, I can just hope that she gets the...
Gene for Kidney Failure Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 30, 2008
...avoid dialysis and maintain their quality of life."
The study has been published in nature genetics ....
Transgenic SunUp Papaya Genome
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 24, 2008
This week's issue of Nature features the draft genome of the transgenic 'SunUp' Papaya , the first commercial virus-resistant transgenic fruit tree to be sequenced. From Nature News :
The papaya genome will be of interest to scientists interested in the dietary benefits of diffe...
New Genetically Modified Corn Variety for Fuel Production
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 11, 2008
© mattdente
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 naturally occurring in the gut of a cow. This gene produces an enzyme that transforms pla...
Vitamin D Against Type 1 Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on March 13, 2008
...ldren's University Hospitals.
WAIT A MINUTE...
Isn't type 1 diabetes has much to do with genetics as it is with the non-supplementation of Vitamin D in infants?
I'm getting confused!
...
Gene Regulating Stomatal Activity Discovered
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 29, 2008
Researchers have identified a gene in plants that plays an important role in the regulation of carbon dioxide uptake for photosynthesis and water evaporation, and may thus aid in the development of drought-tolerant crops. The gene regulates the opening and closing of the stomatal pores.
Profess...
Gene Plays a Role in Hair Loss Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2008
Researchers have identified a gene responsible for a rare hereditary form of hair loss known as hypotrichosis simplex . From the abstract of the paper published in Nature :
Hypotrichosis simplex is a group of nonsyndromic human alopecias. We mapped an autosomal recessive form of this ...
Knocking Out Pigment Production Reduces Staphylococcus Virulence
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 18, 2008
Preliminary data indicates that scientists may have identified a new approach that may be effective in reducing the virulence of Staphylococcus aureus , the bacterium responsible for most staph infections. The approach entails blocking the bacterium's pigment formation, as the carotenoid pig...
Type 2 Diabetes and Environmental Pollution
in Daily Diabetic, on February 11, 2008
... present there is very limited information. Research into adult onset diabetes currently focuses on genetics and obesity; there has been almost no consideration for the possible influence of environme...
Embryo mit drei Eltern - ethisch korrekt oder nicht?
in Kindererziehung, on 07.02.08
...nigen Tagen des Wachstums zerstört, David King von der nichtkirchlichen Organisation Human Genetics Alert äußerte sich jedoch trotzdem besorgt: "Wir sehen diese Tests als Bewegung in Richtung...
DNA Test for Assessing Prostate Cancer Risks Possible
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 25, 2008
A new genetic test for the early detection or prostate cancer may soon be developed. Until now, a patient's risks of having prostate cancer is based on PSA tests which has a relatively low sensitivity.
Now, however, a research group at Karolinska Institutet and their American colleagues ha...
Preliminary Soybean Genome Released
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 22, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI) has released a preliminary assembly and annotation of the soybean genome to the greater scientific community to enable bioenergy research.
The current assembly (representing 7.23x coverage), gene, set, and browser are collec...
Ethics of Genetic Testing In Children/Minors
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 16, 2008
...cal issue has been addressed in a survey study published online in the American Journal of Medical Genetics .
Source ...
Sirolimus (Rapamune) May Treat Genetic Disease Tuberous Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2008
Preliminary data indicates that Sirolimus (trade name: Rapamune ), a macrolide compoundisolated from the bacterium Streptomyces hygroscopicus in a soil sample collected from easter island , may have potentials in treating tuberous sclerosis , a rare genetic disease that causes benign ...
Novel Genetic Variants Linked to Heart Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2008
...herapy.
The study has been published online (Jan 13) and in the February print issue of nature genetics .
Source ...
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 the malaria parasites in the mosquito gust and prevent the mosquito from passing on the paras...
First Cloned Pigs in Canada
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2007
Researchers in McGill University's Department of Animal Science have successfully produced three litters of cloned pigs, Canada's first. These pigs are meant to contribute to biomedical research into human ailments such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
The 17 piglets were produ...
Molecular Biology of the Gene, 6th Edition
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 21, 2007
The sixth edition of the most widely used undergraduate textbook in molecular biology , Molecular Biology of the Gene , has just been released.
Now in its sixth edition, Molecular Biology of the Gene has been thoroughly revised. Content updates have been made to every chapter, and med...
mGluR5 Mutation Reverses Fragile X Syndrome
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 20, 2007
By altering a single gene in an animal model, researchers have demonstrated that the effects of the fragile X mutation can be reversed. As such, this research offers potential treatment of fragile x syndrome , the most common form of inherited mental retardation and a leading identified...
Rob's Rants: Sports Games Shouldn't be released every year
in House of Nintendo, on December 6, 2007
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The other day, the detroit tigers , my baseball team of choice (and genetics, as it were), made a blockbuster trade. So, as a result (after annoying my wife, child, and two cats by running a...
Preventing Allergies in Your Next Child
in Allergies, on November 30, 2007
...s if the child indeed has allergies already and reduce exposure to potential triggers.
I just hope genetics isn't against me....
Genetic Map for Aging in Mice
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...genes whose activity changes with age in 16 different mouse tissues. The study, published in PLoS Genetics , uses a newly available database called AGEMAP to document the process of aging in mice ...
Risk of Severe Metastatic Breast Cancer-related Pain, Higher in Non-Caucasians
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 29, 2007
...f all cancer patients and 60 to 90 percent of patients with advanced cancer. Age, race, tumor type, genetics, psychosocial context, and culture can all affect pain.
However, it is unclear how pain i...
In Utero Arsenic Exposure Leads to Increased Cancer Risk
in Next Nine Months, on November 24, 2007
...A recent study published in PLoS Genetics this week indicates that women who whose water supplies were contaminated with arsenic during their pregnancies gave birth to children who manifested c...
Caesarian Section Increase Risk of Allergies in Children
in Allergies, on November 21, 2007
...livery is just one of the many factors determining a child's risks. In my case, it seems that genetics was a stronger influence; I think I did everything "right" during my pregnancy ...
Gene therapy for Hereditary Blindness on Phase I Clinical Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 21, 2007
A gene-transfer technique is undergoing Phase I trials to test its safety in people with a form of hereditary blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis type 2, or LCA2 .
The first adult subject received an injection of trillions of replacement genes into the retina of one eye last week, ma...
Maternal Diet and Allergies
in Next Nine Months, on November 20, 2007
...n stil turned out to have multiple food allergies, as well as atopic eczema and hay fever. Oh well, genetics was probably a stronger determinant in our case.
For more on allergies, do check out the ...
