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Research may identify reasons underlying increased risk of AAA in men

Research currently being undertaken at the University of Leicester may identify reasons underlying an increased risk of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms in men.

19 Jun 2010

Research on evolution of malaria parasite to develop improved control strategies

An international team, led by researchers at Imperial College London, have found that the potentially deadly tropical disease evolved alongside anatomically modern humans and moved with our ancestors as they migrated out of Africa around 60-80,000 years ago. The research is published in the journal Current Biology.

18 Jun 2010

UCSB physicists create microscopic device to help biologists understand protein folding

Physicists at UC Santa Barbara have created a microscopic device to assist biologists in making very fast molecular measurements that aid the understanding of protein folding. This development may help elucidate biological processes associated with diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Since proteins in the body perform different functions according to their shape, the folding process is considered a key area of study.

18 Jun 2010

9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN from June 30 - July 2, 2010

9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN, organized by Reed Exhibitions Japan, will come back again as Asia's largest bio-event from June 30 - July 2, 2010. "Gene diagnosis" is one of the featured topics for this year.

18 Jun 2010

Gladstone Institute researcher to receive Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology

The non-profit Inamori Foundation (President: Dr. Kazuo Inamori) today announced that Dr. Shinya Yamanaka will receive its 26th annual Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology, which for 2010 focuses on the fields of Biotechnology and Medical Technology. Dr. Yamanaka, 47, will receive the award for his pioneering work in developing a technology to generate pluripotent stem cells that does not require the use of human embryos.

18 Jun 2010

Yoga and meditation in Western medicine

Meditation and deep breathing techniques, as a form of relaxation, have been in use for thousands of years. However, in the unique new book Pranayama (published by AuthorHouse), author Dr. Ravinder Jerath presents explanations and illustrations to more easily and succinctly explain exactly how meditation and deep breathing techniques beneficially affect the human body.

18 Jun 2010

FVL gene mutation increases risk of blood clots in breast cancer patients treated with tamoxifen: Study

Women who develop blood clots while taking tamoxifen for early-stage breast cancer are more likely to carry a faulty version of a gene involved in clotting than those who do not develop blood clots, a US study has found.

18 Jun 2010

Expression of BCRP in RA patients may indicate higher disease activity, predict resistance to DMARDs

The expression of a transporter protein called the Breast Cancer Resistance Protein in rheumatoid arthritis patients may indicate higher disease activity and could be a barrier to the effectiveness of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, according to the results of a study presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy.

18 Jun 2010

NeoStem announces presentation on very small embryonic-like stem cells at ISSCR 2010

NeoStem, Inc., an international biopharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S. and China, announced today that a poster authored by NeoStem-affiliated scientists will be presented in a presentation at the premier stem cell research event, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 8th Annual Meeting in San Francisco on June 17, 2010.

18 Jun 2010

Encouraging interim results from stem and regenerative cell-enriched fat grafting breast reconstruction trial

Interim results from a breast reconstruction trial show stem and regenerative cell-enriched fat grafting resulted in a high sustained rate of physician and patient satisfaction and persistent improvements in overall outcomes of the procedure at six and 12 months.

18 Jun 2010

Physical fitness reduces metabolic risk in college students

Staying in shape may bolster the metabolic profiles of college students, even in those with higher than desirable body fat percentages. In an epidemiological study, researchers at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found an association between physical fitness, body fat percentage and certain metabolic risk factors that are precursors to cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

18 Jun 2010

Adult stem cell infusion during bypass surgery improves heart function: Study

Stem cell scientists from around the world gathered at the International Society of Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) in San Francisco to exchange information about the latest treatments with stem cells. An American company, TCA Cellular Therapy, LLC announced its FDA clinical trial results using adult stem cells in patients with history of a heart attack during open heart surgery.

18 Jun 2010

Serotonin transporter gene appears to increase one's risk for depression, PTSD: Study

There is a great deal of interest in factors that contribute to the vulnerability to developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. One factor that appears to contribute to the heritable vulnerability to PTSD is a variation in the gene that codes for the serotonin transporter, also known as the serotonin uptake site. Having a shorter version of the serotonin transporter gene appears to increase one's risk for depression and PTSD after exposure to extremely stressful situations.

18 Jun 2010

USPTO awards Alnylam Notice of Allowance for patent covering methods of inhibiting expression of mutant genes

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leading RNAi therapeutics company, announced today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has awarded a Notice of Allowance for the "John et al." patent (Application No. 10/384,463), which covers methods of inhibiting mutant genes with double-stranded RNAs from 19 to 30 nucleotides in length.

18 Jun 2010

Smoking cigarettes may influence RA disease progression: Study

Smoking cigarettes is a significant risk factor for developing rheumatoid arthritis and may have a negative impact on the effectiveness of anti-tumour necrosis factor inhibitors in RA patients taking these treatments, according to results of two studies presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy.

18 Jun 2010

Bioniche announces issuance of new patents for MCC, Oligonucleotide technology platforms

Bioniche Life Sciences Inc., a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, today announced the issuance of a number of patents for its proprietary Mycobacterial Cell Wall-DNA Complex (MCC) composition and its Oligonucleotide technology platform.

18 Jun 2010

Special public meeting to spotlight stem cell-based therapies for ALS

Local scientists, health advocates and leaders from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine will gather in San Diego June 23 for a special public meeting to spotlight a new University of California, San Diego grant to pursue novel, fast-tracked stem cell-based therapies for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease.

18 Jun 2010

Life Technologies announces product launches in concert with ISSCR 8th Annual Meeting

Life Technologies Corporation, a provider of innovative life science solutions, today announced activities and product launches in concert with the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 8th Annual Meeting that highlight the company's offerings of complete end-to-end solutions for stem cell research. Stem cell research has been shown to be a critical component of regenerative medicine; a basis for identifying drug targets and drug screening; and an important step in the development of therapies to treat a variety of diseases.

18 Jun 2010

Study validates NT-proBNP as strong indicator for cardiovascular risk in arthritis patients

The role of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP, a protein thought to be a regulator of cardiovascular function) as a robust, non-invasive predictor of cardiovascular (CV) risk in patients with arthritis taking cyclooxygenase inhibitors has been reinforced by the results of a multinational study presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy.

18 Jun 2010

Trial eases concerns over effects of gamma secretase inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease treatment

The first trial of a new model for testing Alzheimer's treatments has reassured researchers that a promising class of drugs does not exacerbate the disease if treatment is interrupted.

18 Jun 2010

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Research may identify reasons underlying increased risk of AAA in men

Research on evolution of malaria parasite to develop improved control strategies

UCSB physicists create microscopic device to help biologists understand protein folding

9th INT'L BIO FORUM & BIO EXPO JAPAN from June 30 - July 2, 2010

Gladstone Institute researcher to receive Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology

Yoga and meditation in Western medicine

FVL gene mutation increases risk of blood clots in breast cancer patients treated with tamoxifen: Study

Expression of BCRP in RA patients may indicate higher disease activity, predict resistance to DMARDs

NeoStem announces presentation on very small embryonic-like stem cells at ISSCR 2010

Encouraging interim results from stem and regenerative cell-enriched fat grafting breast reconstruction trial

Physical fitness reduces metabolic risk in college students

Adult stem cell infusion during bypass surgery improves heart function: Study

Serotonin transporter gene appears to increase one's risk for depression, PTSD: Study

USPTO awards Alnylam Notice of Allowance for patent covering methods of inhibiting expression of mutant genes

Smoking cigarettes may influence RA disease progression: Study

Bioniche announces issuance of new patents for MCC, Oligonucleotide technology platforms

Special public meeting to spotlight stem cell-based therapies for ALS

Life Technologies announces product launches in concert with ISSCR 8th Annual Meeting

Study validates NT-proBNP as strong indicator for cardiovascular risk in arthritis patients

Trial eases concerns over effects of gamma secretase inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease treatment

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