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Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

The International Society for Autism Research (INSAR), a scientific and professional organization devoted to advancing knowledge about autism spectrum disorders, convened more than 1700 researchers, delegates, autism specialists and students from 40 countries for the 13th Annual International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), the world's largest scientific gathering on autism research, from May 15 through May 17 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA.

15 May 2014

Tubal ligation and breastfeeding may lower risk of ovarian cancer in women with BRCA gene mutations

Breastfeeding, tubal ligation - also known as having one's "tubes tied" - and oral contraceptives may lower the risk of ovarian cancer for some women with BRCA gene mutations, according to a comprehensive analysis from a team at the University of Pennsylvania's Basser Research Center for BRCA and the Abramson Cancer Center.

15 May 2014

Researchers develop new high-tech device for transferring DNA into cells

The ability to transfer a gene or DNA sequence from one animal into the genome of another plays a critical role in a wide range of medical research-including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes.

14 May 2014

Researchers develop chip-like device to sort, store and retrieve individual living cells for study

A U.S. and Korean research team has developed a chip-like device that could be scaled up to sort and store hundreds of thousands of individual living cells in a matter of minutes. The system is similar to a random access memory chip, but it moves cells rather than electrons.

14 May 2014

Findings shed light on evolutionary history of sex chromosomes

In many species, the possession of X and Y chromosomes determines whether an individual develops into a male or female.

14 May 2014

USC/NYU researchers develop small molecule that interferes with cancer progression with minimal side effects

A team of researchers from USC and NYU has developed and patented a small molecule that interferes with cancer progression with minimal side effects.

14 May 2014

Scientists find protein that controls DNA organization during sperm development

Infertility is generally thought of as a woman's problem. In fact, more than 3 million men across America also experience it.

13 May 2014

Johns Hopkins scientists identify genetic marker associated with development of obsessive-compulsive disorder

A group of researchers led by Johns Hopkins scientists say they have identified a genetic marker that may be associated with the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), whose causes and mechanisms are among the least understood among mental illnesses.

13 May 2014

Researchers use natural molecule to treat type 2 diabetes

Researchers at the Universit- Laval Faculty of Medicine, the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Research Center, and the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods have discovered a natural molecule that could be used to treat insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

13 May 2014

2 genes work together to drive most lethal forms of prostate cancer

Two genes work together to drive the most lethal forms of prostate cancer, according to new research from the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC).

13 May 2014

Inflammation may accentuate age-related bladder function decline

Age-associated biochemical changes in the bladder may accentuate the inflammation associated with overactive bladder, study findings indicate.

12 May 2014

Abeona Therapeutics obtains FDA Orphan Drug Designations for Sanfilippo Syndrome therapies

Abeona Therapeutics, a start-up company created around intellectual property licensed from Nationwide Children's Hospital to develop treatments for Sanfilippo Syndrome Types A and B, has been granted Orphan Drug Designations for its lead investigational therapies by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Office of Orphan Products Development.

12 May 2014

Foundation Medicine obtains CE mark for FoundationOne

Foundation Medicine, Inc. today announced that it has obtained a CE mark for FoundationOne®. The CE mark allows FoundationOne to be placed on the market in the European Economic Area.

12 May 2014

Pfizer reports positive results from rLP2086 Phase 2 study for invasive meningococcal disease

Pfizer Inc. announced today the results from two Phase 2 studies of bivalent rLP2086, Pfizer's recombinant vaccine candidate, currently under development for the prevention of invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B in 10 to 25 year olds.

12 May 2014

Inovio Pharmaceuticals reports total revenue of $2.4 million for first quarter 2014

Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

12 May 2014

Biochemists identify protein that can slow down growth of brain tumors in mice

Much like using dimmer switches to brighten or darken rooms, biochemists have identified a protein that can be used to slow down or speed up the growth of brain tumors in mice.

12 May 2014

Researchers reveal how protein acts as brake against pathological growth of heart muscle

Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the Western world, with heart failure representing the fastest-growing subclass over the past decade.

12 May 2014

Whitehead Institute scientists identify genetic cause of hemifacial microsomia

Whitehead Institute scientists have identified a genetic cause of a facial disorder known as hemifacial microsomia (HFM). The researchers find that duplication of the gene OTX2 induces HFM, the second-most common facial anomaly after cleft lip and palate.

12 May 2014

Shorter men live longer, shows research

Short height and long life have a direct connection in Japanese men, according to new research based on the Kuakini Honolulu Heart Program (HHP) and the Kuakini Honolulu-Asia Aging Study (HAAS).

12 May 2014

People with longevity gene have improved brain skills

Scientists showed that people who have a variant of a longevity gene, called KLOTHO, have improved brain skills such as thinking, learning and memory regardless of their age, sex, or whether they have a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.

12 May 2014

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Latest Gene News and Research

Global scientists to discuss latest findings on diagnosis, causes and treatments of ASD

Tubal ligation and breastfeeding may lower risk of ovarian cancer in women with BRCA gene mutations

Researchers develop new high-tech device for transferring DNA into cells

Researchers develop chip-like device to sort, store and retrieve individual living cells for study

Findings shed light on evolutionary history of sex chromosomes

USC/NYU researchers develop small molecule that interferes with cancer progression with minimal side effects

Scientists find protein that controls DNA organization during sperm development

Johns Hopkins scientists identify genetic marker associated with development of obsessive-compulsive disorder

Researchers use natural molecule to treat type 2 diabetes

2 genes work together to drive most lethal forms of prostate cancer

Inflammation may accentuate age-related bladder function decline

Abeona Therapeutics obtains FDA Orphan Drug Designations for Sanfilippo Syndrome therapies

Foundation Medicine obtains CE mark for FoundationOne

Pfizer reports positive results from rLP2086 Phase 2 study for invasive meningococcal disease

Inovio Pharmaceuticals reports total revenue of $2.4 million for first quarter 2014

Biochemists identify protein that can slow down growth of brain tumors in mice

Researchers reveal how protein acts as brake against pathological growth of heart muscle

Whitehead Institute scientists identify genetic cause of hemifacial microsomia

Shorter men live longer, shows research

People with longevity gene have improved brain skills

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