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Scientists announce major global collaboration to create online 'macroscopic observatory' of...
31 May 2009
Biodiversity information, innovative internet architecture being fused to create seamless, global view of life Wanted (soon): observations from environment-minded citizens that will allow science to study biodiversity at a planetary level in a...
31 May 2009
Biodiversity information, innovative internet architecture being fused to create seamless, global view of life Wanted (soon): observations from environment-minded citizens that will allow science to study biodiversity at a planetary level in a...
ASGE and ASGE Foundation hold Crystal Awards Dinner as part of Digestive Disease Week
31 May 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. – MAY 31, 2009 – The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) will honor important contributions to the field of endoscopy during the fifth annual ASGE Crystal Awards on Sunday, May 31. Hosted by ASGE...
31 May 2009
OAK BROOK, Ill. – MAY 31, 2009 – The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) will honor important contributions to the field of endoscopy during the fifth annual ASGE Crystal Awards on Sunday, May 31. Hosted by ASGE...
Penn researchers discover genetic risk factor for testicular cancer
31 May 2009
Gene is associated with a three-fold increase in risk (PHILADELPHIA) – Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have uncovered variation around two genes that are associated with an increased risk of testicular...
31 May 2009
Gene is associated with a three-fold increase in risk (PHILADELPHIA) – Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have uncovered variation around two genes that are associated with an increased risk of testicular...
Combined stem cell-gene therapy approach cures human genetic disease in vitro
31 May 2009
IMAGE: Shown in green are genetically-corrected fibroblasts from Fanconi anemia patients are reprogrammed to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, which, in turn, can be differentiated into disease-free...
31 May 2009
IMAGE: Shown in green are genetically-corrected fibroblasts from Fanconi anemia patients are reprogrammed to generate induced pluripotent stem cells, which, in turn, can be differentiated into disease-free...
Liver disease 'shrunk' by blood-pressure drug
31 May 2009
A blood-pressure medicine has been shown to reverse the effects of early-stage liver failure in some patients. Newcastle University researchers analysed a small clinical trial of losartan, a drug normally prescribed for hypertension, on 14...
31 May 2009
A blood-pressure medicine has been shown to reverse the effects of early-stage liver failure in some patients. Newcastle University researchers analysed a small clinical trial of losartan, a drug normally prescribed for hypertension, on 14...
MicroRNAs grease the cell's circadian clockwork
31 May 2009
Most of our cells possess an internal clock, a group of genes displaying a cyclic expression pattern that reaches a peak once a day. A large number of circadian genes are expressed by organs such as the liver, whose activity needs to be...
31 May 2009
Most of our cells possess an internal clock, a group of genes displaying a cyclic expression pattern that reaches a peak once a day. A large number of circadian genes are expressed by organs such as the liver, whose activity needs to be...
International Serious Adverse Events Consortium announces initial study results in its global...
31 May 2009
Nonprofit consortium unites industry, academia and government in the study of the genetics of drug safety Chicago (June 1, 2009) – The International Serious Adverse Events Consortium (SAEC) announced today initial results from its...
31 May 2009
Nonprofit consortium unites industry, academia and government in the study of the genetics of drug safety Chicago (June 1, 2009) – The International Serious Adverse Events Consortium (SAEC) announced today initial results from its...
2-drug combination appears safe and active in metastatic kidney cancer
31 May 2009
ORLANDO (May 31, 2009)—Fox Chase Cancer Center investigators report that a two-drug blockade of mTOR signaling appears safe in metastatic kidney cancer in a phase I trial. Early data suggests that a combination of temsirolimus and...
31 May 2009
ORLANDO (May 31, 2009)—Fox Chase Cancer Center investigators report that a two-drug blockade of mTOR signaling appears safe in metastatic kidney cancer in a phase I trial. Early data suggests that a combination of temsirolimus and...
First live 'cloning' of faces challenges assumptions about human behavior
31 May 2009
Computer scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way of cloning facial expressions during live conversations to help us better understand what influences our behaviour when we communicate with others. Published...
31 May 2009
Computer scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way of cloning facial expressions during live conversations to help us better understand what influences our behaviour when we communicate with others. Published...
To what extent can environmental pollutants and alcohol affect GI health?
31 May 2009
Health outcomes explored at DDW 2009 CHICAGO, IL (May 31, 2009) - New research quantifies the precise effects of environmental pollutants and alcohol intake on gastrointestinal (GI) health. Both studies being presented this week during...
31 May 2009
Health outcomes explored at DDW 2009 CHICAGO, IL (May 31, 2009) - New research quantifies the precise effects of environmental pollutants and alcohol intake on gastrointestinal (GI) health. Both studies being presented this week during...
Hebrew U. to launch biggest center in Israel for brain research
31 May 2009
Established with lead gift from Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation Jerusalem, May 31, 2009 – Israel's largest institute for brain research will be launched this week at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The new $130 million Edmond...
31 May 2009
Established with lead gift from Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation Jerusalem, May 31, 2009 – Israel's largest institute for brain research will be launched this week at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The new $130 million Edmond...
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