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"Jumping Gene" Diminishes The Effect Of A New Type 2 Diabetes Risk Gene
Published July 4, 2009, 4:10 am, Medical News Today
Research led by the German Institute of Human Nutrition (DIfE) has identified a new gene associated with diabetes, together with a mechanism that makes obese mice less susceptible to diabetes. A genomic fragment that occurs naturally in some mouse strains diminishes the activity of the risk gene Zfp69.
Connection Between Cancer And Human Evolution Revealed By Ben-Gurion U. Researchers
Published July 4, 2009, 4:08 am, Medical News Today
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have discovered that gene mutations that once helped humans survive may increase the possibility for diseases, including cancer. The findings were recently the cover story in the journal Genome Research.
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder share genetic roots
Published July 4, 2009, 3:31 am, New Kerala
Washington, July 4 : Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share genetic roots that seem to be specific to serious mental disorders, new studies have revealed.
UCLA Scientists Find Molecular Differences Between Embryonic Stem Cells And Reprogrammed Skin Cells
Published July 4, 2009, 3:09 am, Medical News Today
UCLA researchers have found that embryonic stem cells and skin cells reprogrammed into embryonic-like cells have inherent molecular differences, demonstrating for the first time that the two cell types are clearly distinguishable from one another.
Call For Public Debates On Future Uses Of Stem Cells Lead By Bioethicists
Published July 4, 2009, 3:09 am, Medical News Today
More than 40 scientists, bioethicists, lawyers and science journal editors are calling on their colleagues, policy makers and the public to begin developing guidelines for the research and reproductive use of stem cell-derived eggs and sperm, even though such use may be a decade or more away.
Schizophrenia And Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
Published July 4, 2009, 3:07 am, Medical News Today
A trio of genome-wide studies - collectively the largest to date - has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
World Renowned Healer Encourages Healthcare Professionals to Embrace the Power of Intentions
Published July 4, 2009, 12:01 am, PRWeb via Yahoo! News
Adam DreamHealer holds "Intention Heals" workshops around the world promoting what he sees as the most overlooked aspect in preventative health care today:
Norfolk genome centre officially opened
Published July 3, 2009, 10:36 pm, EDP24 - Eastern Daily Press
Breeding new drought resistant crops and protecting livestock from exotic diseases are just two of the areas which could be developed by staff at the new £13.5m national Genome Analysis Centre, which was officially opened in Norfolk yesterday . Environment correspondent TARA GREAVES reports.
At the Very Least, You Could Send a Thank-You E-card
Published July 3, 2009, 10:18 pm, GenomeWeb News
Over at Open Access News , Peter Suber notes the launch of Molecular Biology Databases , which he describes as "a website to evaluate the openness of databases in molecular biology."
This Week in Science
Published July 3, 2009, 10:18 pm, GenomeWeb News
Stem cell researchers Chad Cowan, Douglas Melton, and Alan Trounson joined Jeanne Loring in issuing statements against the University of Wisconsin's three human stem cell patents, says a Science news story.
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