UCR researchers propose minocycline as a promising drug for patients with Fragile X syndrome Oct 4, 2008
Study results appear online, ahead of print, in the Journal of Medical Genetics. In their experiments, the Ethells found that young Fragile X mice treated with minocycline showed an increase of dendritic spine maturation in the hippocampus, a brain area that is critical for learning and memory. (EurekAlert!)
Virus Hunters Track Early HIV Oct 3, 2008
The research team also compared the genetics of the two viruses to HIV obtained from tissue samples from Belgium and Canadian AIDS patients from 1981 and 1997. They found that the earlier virus changed - or diversified - well before it began to race the globe. (CBS News)
High-tech protection Oct 3, 2008
Beischel said there is now a big push to screen for more conditions, and some states screen for more than the 29 recommended by the American Academy of Pediatricians and the American College of Medical Genetics ... According to Dr. John Johnson, director of medical genetics at Shodair, those conditions have been all but eliminated in the United States, thanks to treatment. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
For women, too much body hair can hurt Oct 3, 2008
Hair woes arent just limited to those whose genetics or geographical location ensure a lifelong relationship with their aesthetician. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Cattle herd resume can help sell cattle in the sale ring (65) Oct 3, 2008
A couple paragraphs of information to accompany the cattle into the ring might be the ticket to seeing more return on your investment in better genetics or management ... Important notes include genetics, birth dates, vaccination strategies and preweaning management. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Systems biology research funded with $18 million in grants Oct 3, 2008
Our goal is to understand the principles that transcriptional regulatory networks share as they respond to different types of environmental and genetic variation, said Kevin White, Director of the Chicago Center for Systems Biology and the James and Karen Frank Family Professor in Human Genetics and Ecology & Evolution ... It has nationally recognized programs in evolutionary biology and genetics, a reputation for collaborative research, and the ability to combine theoretical and computational... (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Faculty receive endowed chairs; first Neubauer fellows join the faculty Oct 3, 2008
Lahn, who has been appointed the William B. Graham Professor in Human Genetics and the College, studies evolutionary genetics, human brain evolution and stem cell biology. His work has shown that two genes linked to the regulation of brain size have evolved rapidly in the evolutionary lineage leading to humans, and there is evidence that both genes are still evolving toward new forms in modern humans. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Gene flow of biotech alfalfa reviewed by scientists Oct 3, 2008
Authors included Sharie Fitzpatrick, Forage Genetics International, West Salem, Wis ... Mark McCaslin, Forage Genetics International, Prior Lake, Minn. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Human AGTR1 Expression Oct 3, 2008
Genetics Influence Hypertension and Heart Disease. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) increases blood pressure by activating AT1R, which occurs in numbers determined by its gene expression. (Suite101.com)
Monsanto Acceleron Oct 3, 2008
It will provide new seed performance technologies designed to enhance the company s genetics and trait technologies. Monsanto s seed treatment platform complements the company s seed and trait strategy, as well as its investments in breeding and biotechnology. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2008 Oct 3, 2008
Breast cancer can be attributed to many factors, including age, genetics, obesity, and family history. Women who exercise regularly, maintain healthy diets, and have yearly visits with their doctors are less likely to get breast cancer. (White House News Releases)
Specific Gene Found In Adolescent Men With Delinquent Peers Oct 3, 2008
"We can only hypothesize why we saw the effect of DAT1 only in male adolescents from high-risk families," said Beaver, who will continue his research into the close relationship between genotype and environmental factors -- a phenomenon known in the field of behavioral genetics as the "gene X environment correlation.". "Perhaps the 10-repeat allele is triggered by constant stress or the general lack of support, whereas in low-risk households, the variation might remain inactive," he said. (Science Daily)
When Cells Go Bad: Cells That Avoid Suicide May Become Cancerous Oct 3, 2008
"The essential point is that loss of a single telomere may be a primary event that puts a cell on the road to cancer," says Kent Golic, a professor of biology at the University of Utah and senior author of the study, which will be published online this week in the December issue of the journal Genetics. Fruit flies have four pairs of chromosomes. (Science Daily)
New Genes Linked To Gout Oct 3, 2008
Christopher J. O'Donnell, M.D., MPH, scientific director of SHARe and senior advisor to the NHLBI director for genetics and genomics, is also available for interviews. Nearly 3 million adults in the United States are estimated to have gout. (Science Daily)
Cells Coordinate Gene Activity With FM Bursts, Scientists Find Oct 3, 2008
Understanding how genetics plays a role in canine diseases could lead to new. . (Science Daily)
Cyclone spotlight on sophomore soccer player Julie Chen Oct 3, 2008
This semester I'm in organic chemistry, genetics for biology and then medical microbiology. My medical micro class is interesting because we were doing case studies. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Statistics show heart disease a major problem for women (1) Oct 3, 2008
Heart disease is often the result of genetics but if you take the time and precaution to protect yourself and stay healthy your chances of getting heart disease decrease. Some things you may want to know about your body are to know your blood pressure. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Oct 3, 2008
Genetics and exposure to sun are both factors in melanoma, said Dr. Daniel Barrett, a family practitioner with The Corvallis Clinic. The best protection is to stay out of the sun when possible and avoid burning, he said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Plant used for Voodoo shows promise as source of biofuel Oct 3, 2008
"We need the right technology, the right variety," said Gael Pressoir, who holds a doctorate in plant breeding and genetics. In Haiti, just as elsewhere in Latin America, India and Africa, Jatropha comes in a dizzying number of varieties. (AZCentral -- News)
AstraZeneca PLC Oct 3, 2008
has licensed its reverse genetics technology to the Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University in Japan (BIKEN) for use in influenza vaccine development and production. Reverse genetics, a method by which viruses such as influenza can be generated from segments of DNA, does not require manufacturers to work directly with potentially highly-infectious pandemic strains, but instead with segments of the virus s genome ... Since December 2006, Gaithersburg-based MedImmune has... (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Many Ag Export Purchases Are Made During WDE Oct 3, 2008
A Chinese delegation stopped in Madison last spring where it met with Klenke and Dan Vogel, also from the DATCP s international team, to discuss livestock genetics, dairy equipment and other dairy-related products available in Wisconsin. They have just started releasing some Requests For Proposals (RFP), Klenke told Agri-View. (Agri-View, WI)
Offers’ Ayrshire Proclaimed Cow of the Year’ Oct 3, 2008
Out state s worldwide reputation for the finest dairy products and dairy genetics rests on farm families like the Offers. We thank them for their contributions. (Agri-View, WI)
Health Q&A Oct 3, 2008
A: The old saying that "genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger" is also true for both Alzheimer's disease and age-associated memory loss. The younger the age at which your dad or mom got Alzheimer's the higher your risk. (USA Today)
Dyslexia gene is carried by 15% of population Oct 3, 2008
Dr Silvia Paracchini, from the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics at Oxford University, who led the research, said: "On average, people carrying this common genetic variant tended to perform poorly on tests of reading ability. However, it s important to note that this is only true for reading ability and not for IQ, so it doesn t appear to be connected to cognitive impairment.". The children were part of a wider investigation known as the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children... (Belfast Telegraph)
New study proves that pain is not a symptom of arthritis Oct 3, 2008
"Recent studies have revealed, however, that specific biochemical changes contribute to the disease, changes that might be reversed by precision-designed drugs. Our study provides the first solid proof that some of those changes are related to pain processing, and suggests the mechanisms behind the effect," said Kyrkanides, whose work on genetics in dentistry led to broader applications. The common ground between arthritis and dentistry: the jaw joint is a common site of arthritic pain. (Hindu)
Genetic Change May Explain Reading Difficulty Oct 3, 2008
The finding also points to the gene most likely to be involved in dyslexia among a handful of candidates, said Silvia Paracchini of the Wellcome Trust Center for Human Genetics in Oxford, who led the study. She stressed the variation does not appear to impair cognitive development and is related to reading ability, not intelligence. (MEDLINEplus)
Gene Could Link Obesity, Colon Cancer Oct 3, 2008
"This adds a little bit more to our understanding of one place where genetics plays a role in colon cancer development," said Dr. Durado Brooks, director of colon and prostate cancer prevention programs at the American Cancer Society. "It helps point us in some more specific directions; it adds another piece to the puzzle," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Birth Risks Differ for Asian-Caucasian Couples Oct 3, 2008
"Further research into interracial couples may she light onto the effects of genetics vs environment on perinatal outcomes," the team concludes. SOUIRCE: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Common Gene Mutation Lowers Risk for Bipolar Disorder Oct 3, 2008
"[Our] findings show that a natural, common mutation in the GRIK4 gene protects against bipolar disorder," said Ben Pickard, lead author of a study in this week's issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and a member of the department of medical genetics at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. "If a natural mutation can result in protection, then this may offer clues as to how future drug treatments might be directed. . . Another benefit from this work is that in the... (MEDLINEplus)
Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread Oct 3, 2008
"Mda-9/syntenin may represent a potential new molecular target for melanoma therapy that could be used to develop therapeutic reagents for treating this cancer as well as other cancers originating in the breast and stomach," Paul B. Fisher, chair of the VCU Department of Human and Molecular Genetics, said in a university news release. "By disrupting the interaction between mda-9/syntenin and c-Src, it may be possible to prevent metastasis by blocking those signaling changes necessary for this... (MEDLINEplus)
Breast Cancer Mutations Underestimated in Asians Oct 3, 2008
The testing was performed at four cancer genetics clinics. According to the report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, both models accurately predicted the number of white mutation carriers. (MEDLINEplus)
Scientist's cloning claims untrue... except for the dog Oct 3, 2008
David King, director of Human Genetics Alert, said Dr Hwang's lies vindicated the argument that therapeutic cloning was a mirage based on scientific deceit. "So-called therapeutic cloning is a technological fantasy and it is high time that the scientific establishment came clean and admitted the fact," he said. (Yahoo News -- Cloning)
Study looks at psychological impact of gene test for breast cancer Oct 3, 2008
Personal beliefs about inconclusive DNA testing for hereditary breast cancer are associated with cancer-related worry, and such beliefs are an especially strong predictor of whether women had been able to leave the period of DNA-testing behind, reports a study in the October issue of Genetics in Medicine, official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) ... "Over 200,000 women will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year with breast cancer and a significant minority of them will... (EurekAlert!)
From bait to plate Sep 25, 2008
At Petuna's farm in Cressy, fully-grown female ocean trout are fed testosterone to make them produce sperm with all female genetics. This sperm is used to fertilise eggs when the female breeding stock naturally spawn each June. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Sep 25, 2008
The technique, called preimplantation genetic haplotyping, was pioneered by Ali al-Hellani, a Saudi Arabian fertility specialist in 2004, but has been developed further by Pamela Renwick at Guy's hospital genetics centre and Prof Braude, who runs a fertility centre at Kings College, London. To test for an inherited disease, doctors remove one of eight cells from a three-day-old embryo and extract the tiny amount of DNA from the cell. (Yahoo News -- Biotechnology and Genetics)
Patent system 'stifling science' Sep 25, 2008
"That doesn't mean there will be no patents. It simply means that patents don't become a barrier to early stage research. "We do not want to end up in the same situation with nanotechnology that we are in with genetics. " Fortress IP The traditional view is that strong patent protection stimulates innovation, reassuring companies that it is safe to invest in research without fear of being stung by rivals. Under this "old" model of intellectual property (IP), biotech firms raced to file a... (BBC News -- Health)
Energy drinks can cause caffeine intoxication Sep 25, 2008
And, because she's an adult, she refuses to use words like "veggies," "tummy" and "yummy." Rosie Mestel, Health section deputy editor, studied genetics before abandoning flies, fungi and DNA for health/medical writing. Her hero is the biologist , whose jellyfish paintings inspired snazzy chandeliers. (Los Angeles Times)
European Research Effort Tackles Dangerous Mould Sep 25, 2008
The ESF Research Networking Programme FUMINOMICS will tackle the basic questions surrounding gene expression and gene regulation of A. fumigatus through a multidisciplinary and fully integrated functional genomics approach that spans bioinformatics, transcriptomics, proteomics, physiology, molecular genetics and medicine. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics celebrates 10th birthday by presenting major gifts to human health Sep 25, 2008
" He also emphasised that without the support of the Swiss government and international partners, none of this would be possible, "so we owe a big thanks to them", he added. In addition, Professor Bairoch thanked the Swiss government, international funding agencies and all the scientists who contributed to their recent breakthrough. He said, "ours is just one of the 25 SIB groups working at the frontiers of scientific knowledge for the benefit of mankind". ### About the SIB The Swiss Institute... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Sep 25, 2008
Huntington's Disease groups hailed the research, published in Nature Genetics, as a significant advance ... The research by the Department of Medical Genetics at Cambridge University, funded by the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust, found that rapamycin can reduce the levels of a toxic protein causing Huntington's. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
EDAP's Ablatherm-HIFU Technology Featured At City of Hope Second Annual Conference On New Technologies and Innovative Treatment Strategies for Genitourinary Malignancies Sep 25, 2008
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. About EDAP TMS SA. (Primezone Releases)
Revolutionary New Motor Highlights 1st World Conference of Analytical Trilogy Sep 24, 2008
Psychoanalyst Dr. Claudia Pacheco, vice-president of Keppe's Integral Psychoanalysis clinic in Sao Paulo, Brazil says, "Keppe's discovery of Inversion shows us that we have a split 'inner self.' We think we are rational human beings and that we want what is best for us, but deep down we don't. Addressing this issue is key to healing the person and society." The Conference will present Keppe's perspective on themes including: -- The latest discoveries in the cause and treatment of mental and... (PR Newswire)
Researchers find gene that causes dogs to collapse Sep 24, 2008
According to the paper, published Sunday online in the journal Nature Genetics, a mutation in a dog gene called dynamin 1 is strongly associated with the condition. The dynamin 1 protein is present in dogs' brains and spinal cords. (Canada.com)
RIM Co-CEO, Jim Balsillie and Dr. David Malkin of SickKids Hospital Honoured at Israel Cancer Research Fund's First Annual 'Men of Distinction' Award Sep 24, 2008
On Wednesday, September 24th Mr. Faas will welcome Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO of Research in Motion (RIM) and Dr. David Malkin, Co-Director of the Cancer Genetics Program at The Hospital for Sick Children as they are awarded the prestigious ICRF Men of Distinction Award. Even though Mr. Faas' cancer is now in remission, he is apprehensive when he is deemed a 'cancer survivor. (Canada Newswire)
Exercise in a Pill Sep 24, 2008
So instead of inheriting a great set-point you are using a drug to move your own genetics to a more activated metabolic state. Hopefully in time this drug will be used to make a difference. (Suite101.com)
Monsanto Acceleron Sep 24, 2008
It will provide new seed performance technologies designed to enhance the company s genetics and trait technologies. Monsanto s seed treatment platform complements the company s seed and trait strategy, as well as its investments in breeding and biotechnology. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Farmers prepare for big harvest Sep 24, 2008
Mike Hommez, of Croplan Genetics, checks out the corn in the area at a field day last week ... Mike Hommez, of Croplan Genetics, whose parent company is Land of Lakes, commented that this year's crop is a mixed bag depending on what part of Iowa a farmer was from ... It doesn't help farmers much this year but Hommez said a good money strategy is for them to, diversify genetics to reduce the risk to what Mother Nature throws at you, what with our rainfall and weather patterns. (Forest City Summit, IO)
A list of the 2008 MacArthur Foundation fellows Sep 24, 2008
By using genetics, genomics, ecology and embryology, Mango researches how organs are formed ... Using electrophysiology, neuropharmacology, molecular genetics and anatomy, Wilson studies brain neurons. (USA Today)
New Insights Into How Cells Accessorize Their Proteins Sep 24, 2008
D., associate member in the St. Jude Structural Biology and Genetics and Tumor Cell Biology departments and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator. "Understanding ubiquitination can give us important knowledge about such biological processes as cell division, embryonic development and immune function." Schulman is the paper's senior author. (Science Daily)
Miraculins Announces Deal With Leading CLIA Laboratory Sep 24, 2008
In addition, Dr. Pritzker acts as consultant in the areas of lab genetics, strategic and operational advice for health care institutions and biotechnology corporations. He also provides consultant services for preclinical and clinical trials involving drugs and/or biomaterials, in cancer, articular/skeletal and vascular applications. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Interleukin Genetics and Geisinger to collaborate Sep 24, 2008
Waltham, MA and Danville, PA September 23, 2008 Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (AMEX:ILI), and Geisinger Health System, today announced a research collaboration to explore the role of genetics in obesity ... Geisinger and Interleukin Genetics will engage in a case-control retrospective study involving the analysis of DNA to better understand genetic links to obesity ... "We are pleased to be working with Geisinger to develop an accurate and affordable genetic test as a predictor of weight loss... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
World Alzheimer's Day 2008 Special Report: New Alzheimer Targets Take Center Stage Sep 24, 2008
These new therapeutics have taken center stage in 2008, after the prominent failure of the anti-amyloid investigational drugs tramiprosate(Alzhemed, Neurochem) and Flurizan (Myriad Genetics). The promising new therapeutic agents discussed at ICAD 2008, the world's leading forum on dementia research, and in scientific publications in 2008, included the antihistamine Dimebon (Medivation, now licensed to Pfizer); Rember, a reforumulation of methylene blue (TauRX Therapeutics of Singapore); and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Sep 24, 2008
Genetics and exposure to sun are both factors in melanoma, said Dr. Daniel Barrett, a family practitioner with The Corvallis Clinic. The best protection is to stay out of the sun when possible and avoid burning, he said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Would you test your child for the cancer gene? Sep 24, 2008
There is nothing wrong with having information on your genetics which potentially increase the odds. By Jesse's Girl. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Hospital residents report patient-handoff problems common, can lead to patient harm Sep 24, 2008
The MGH conducts the largest hospital-based research program in the United States, with an annual research budget of more than $500 million and major research centers in AIDS, cardiovascular research, cancer, computational and integrative biology, cutaneous biology, human genetics, medical imaging, neurodegenerative disorders, regenerative medicine, systems biology, transplantation biology and photomedicine. . (EurekAlert!)
New research to help dogs with cancer may benefit people Sep 24, 2008
The program has expanded rapidly since its inception and is aligned with scientists with expertise in molecular biology, genetics, immunology, pharmacology, and experimental therapeutics. The mission is to improve therapy for animals with cancer, discover subcellular abnormalities in animal cancer cells, and develop naturally occurring pet animal cancer models that contribute to improved human health. (EurekAlert!)
Like Tom Brady, millions of Americans hobbled by knee pain Sep 23, 2008
In many respects, knees and their treatment are a metaphor for all of medicine: There's luck and genetics, old beliefs trumped by new science, and, on the frontier of research, gee-whiz advances that coax the body to heal itself, with materials as diverse as collagen and silk and bone marrow stem cells being studied for their potential to repair wounded knees ... " That means fast-moving games like basketball and soccer.Not that the risk is shared evenly. Gender plays a role: Depending on the... (Boston Globe)
New Computer-Based Tools Will Help Make Best Use of Genetic Breast Cancer Tests Sep 23, 2008
It responds to recent recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society. The committee concluded there are extensive gaps in knowledge about genetic tests and their impact on patient care. (PR Newswire)
Laser technology cuts down on corn and soybean breeding time Sep 23, 2008
The millions of phenotypic points of data Pioneer researchers have collected over the years have made AYT a reality, said William S. Niebur, vice president - DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development ... With the new technology, Pioneer developers will advance only superior genetics through their research programs ... It enables the rapid selection of the best genetics for advancement before they ever leave the lab. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Autism and Down Syndrome Sep 23, 2008
Co-occurrence of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Trisomy 21. The co-existence of Down syndrome and an autism spectrum disorder is the focus of more research studies; the result of these dual diagnosis studies will help parents. (Suite101.com)
Type 1 Diabetes May Result From Good Genes Behaving Badly Sep 23, 2008
Understanding how genetics plays a role in canine diseases could lead to new. . (Science Daily)
Gene Linked To Common Ailment In Labrador Retrievers Identified Sep 23, 2008
The research is published in the journal Nature Genetics ... Understanding how genetics plays a role in canine diseases could lead to new. (Science Daily)
Political Attitudes Are Predicted By Physiological Traits, Research Finds Sep 23, 2008
Alford's co-authors were Douglas R. Oxley, Kevin B. Smith, Jennifer L. Miller, John R. Hibbing and Mario Scalora, of the University of Nebraska; Matthew V. Hibbing, of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; and Peter K. Hatemi, of the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Revealing The Regulating Mechanism Behind Signal Transduction In The Brain Sep 23, 2008
VIB researchers connected to the Center for Human Genetics (K.U.Leuven) are now discovering how the Fragile X protein (FMRP) ensures that protein production is controlled at synapse and regulated by brain activity. Their findings are being published in the authoritative scientific journal Cell. (Science Daily)
Read more... Sep 23, 2008
Body Image Esteem, Eating Disorders, Dieting, Exercise, Nutrition, and Genetics. Pennsylvania schoolchildren will be reached through a multi-pronged campaign consisting of the weight awareness module, information packages sent to all 1,000+ schools statewide, and free access to TeenCentral. (PNN Online)
