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Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonic stem-cell research. The directive was one ofmore
Case Western Reserve University uncovers genetic basis for some birth defects
A multidisciplinary research team at led by Gary Landreth, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Medicine's Department of Neurosciences, has uncovered a common genetic pathway for a number of birth defects that affect the development of the heart andmore
First trial of gene therapy for advanced heart failure shows promising results
NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2008) -- Phase I results of the first clinical trial of gene therapy for patients with advanced heart failure show the approach to be promising, with improvements in several measures of the condition's severity. In Phase I clinicalmore
Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonic stem-cell research. The directive was one ofmore
Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonic stem-cell research. The directive was one ofmore
Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonic stem-cellmore
Obama to lift stem cell ban?
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Lizards, Birds Have Hair Genes
Our hair is rooted in reptilian claws, according to a new study that revealed hair genes in both lizards and birds. Previously, scientists thought hair first appeared in mammals. Hair, which provides insulation and protection, is seen as one of the mainmore
'A Major Achievement': Cancer Genome Sequenced
HOME > SCIENCE IN THE NEWS > Science Detail SCIENCE IN THE NEWS WEEKLY Medical researchers hailed the news last week that, for the first time, a complete cancer genome had been decoded, perhaps paving the way for highly personalized treatments. Themore
First trial of gene therapy for advanced heart failure shows promising results
NEW YORK (Nov. 10, 2008) -- Phase I results of the first clinical trial of gene therapy for patients with advanced heart failure show the approach to be promising, with improvements in several measures of the condition's severity. In Phase I clinicalmore
Case Western Reserve University uncovers genetic basis for some birth defects
-A multidisciplinary research team at led by Gary Landreth, Ph.D., a professor in the School of Medicine's Department of Neurosciences, has uncovered a common genetic pathway for a number of birth defects that affect the development of the heart andmore
Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
MONDAY, Nov. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Stem cells collected at birth from the umbilical cord may help doctors fashion new heart valves for children born with heart valve defects. The tissue-engineered valves would have the advantage of growing with themore
Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
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Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonic stem-cell research. The directive was one ofmore
Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonic stem-cell research. The directive was one ofmore
Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonic stem-cell research. The directive was one ofmore
Stem cell supporters await their Obama moment
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Stem cell advocates and researchers are eagerly awaiting the moment next year when president-elect Barack Obama rescinds a directive that limits federal funding of human embryonicmore
Crimes solved by DNA evidence fall despite millions being added to database
; http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1488655367/bctid1913280754 http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=1139053637 In the past year the number of crimes solved using DNA has actually fallen despite the number of people on the databasemore
Celgene stem cell therapy gets FDA nod for human trials
BANGALORE (Reuters) - Biotechnology giant Celgene Corp said it received approval from U.S. health regulators to start human testing of its experimental stem-cell therapy for the treatment of Crohn's disease. The company said clinical development ofmore
Internet, Machinery Tools, Biomedics Genetics, and Restaurants among those to show big changes
The table below presents International Securities Exchange (ISE) volume data and compares last week's volume totals by sectors versus the prior week's totals. This data considers only ISE customer activity, and excludes market maker and firm trades. Formore
Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
The tissue-engineered valves would have the advantage of growing with the child, the German researchers said. 'If we replace a valve in a child, they will need surgery several times in their lifetime, because they will grow out of the devices, so themore
Serotonin transporter gene implicated in poststroke depression
MedWire News: Genotyping of the serotonin transporter gene (SERT) might help identify patients who are susceptible to depression after suffering a stroke, US study findings suggest. â??The etiology of poststroke depression (PSD) is thought to bemore
Novel genetic determinants of intracranial aneurysm identified
Nat Genet 2008; Advance online publication MedWire News: A genome-wide study in Europe and Japan has revealed novel susceptibility loci that could help identify patients at risk for hemorrhagic stroke due to intracranial aneurysm. Reporting in themore
One Cell Systems and Empire Genomics Initiate DNA Probe Product Development and Distribution Agreement
(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CAMBRIDGE, MA and BUFFALO, NY, November 10 / MARKET WIRE/ -- One Cell Systems, Inc. and Empire Genomics LLC today announced a broad DNA probe product development and distribution agreement in which Empire willmore
James Randerson: Repealing Bush's stem cell law is an easy and obvious change for Barack Obama to make
This date is seared in the minds of many US scientists as the most potent symbol of the Bush administration's willingness to put religious-inspired ideology over rationalism and scientific progress. This was president Bush's cut-off date for federalmore
Genetics Could Prevent the Demise of UK Bees
The only apiculture professor is currently modifying genes Adjust text size: The serious situation of bees in the UK has recently prompted British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) members to demand some $8 million in government funding, to avert themore
Know the Myths and Facts About Family Health History: American College of Medical Genetics
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U.S. researchers find gene that regulates mold's resistance to drugs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Montana State University scientists have found a gene that regulates the mold's resistance to drugs. The gene, called srbA, allows molds to thrive during infections even when inflammation reduces its oxygen supply, saidmore
Scientists Sequence Genome Of Cancer Patient
Cancer researchers say they have taken an important step in the effort to understand the disease. For the first time, they have decoded the complete DNA of a cancer patient and traced her disease to its genetic roots. VOA's Carol Pearson hasmore