News articles tagged with 'gene'
On your last nerve: NC State researchers advance understanding of stem cells
— 18 Nov 2009 11:50 | HealthResearchers from North Carolina State University have identified a gene that tells embryonic stem cells in the brain when to stop producing nerve cells called neurones. The research... — full story
Study shows link between influenza virus and fever
— 17 Nov 2009 15:24 | HealthViruses are microscopically sized parasites. They plant their genes in the cells of their victim in order to 'reprogram' them. The infected cells then no longer produce what they need... — full story
Study links genetic variation to individual empathy, stress levels
— 17 Nov 2009 15:04 | HealthResearchers have discovered a genetic variation that may contribute to how empathetic a human is, and how that person reacts to stress. In the first study of its kind, a variation in... — full story
Wistar researchers show targeting 'normal' cells in tumours slows growth
— 17 Nov 2009 14:29 | HealthTargeting the normal cells that surround cancer cells within and around a tumour is a strategy that could greatly increase the effectiveness of traditional anti-cancer treatments, say... — full story
Largest gene study of childhood IBD identifies 5 new genes
— 16 Nov 2009 11:50 | HealthIn the largest, most comprehensive genetic analysis of childhood-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an international research team has identified five new gene regions, including... — full story
No-entry zones for AIDS virus
— 15 Nov 2009 17:01 | HealthThe AIDS virus inserts its genetic material into the genome of the infected cell. Scientists of the German Cancer Research Centre have now shown for the first time that the virus almost... — full story
Genetic changes shown to be important indicators for disease progression in cervical cancer patients
— 15 Nov 2009 15:16 | HealthCervical cancer patients with specific changes in the cancer genome have a three- or fourfold increased risk of relapse after standard treatment compared to patients without these changes,... — full story
Cornell researchers identify a weak link in cancer cell armour
— 13 Nov 2009 14:15 | HealthThe seeming invincibility of cancerous tumours may be crumbling, thanks to a promising new gene therapy that eliminates the ability of certain cells to repair themselves. Researchers... — full story
Gene knockout may cheer up mice
— 13 Nov 2009 13:05 | HealthRemoving the PKCI/HINT1 gene from mice has an anti-depressant-like and anxiolytic-like effect. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Neuroscience applied a battery of behavioural... — full story
Why can't chimps speak?
— 12 Nov 2009 09:44 | BiologyIf humans are genetically related to chimps, why did our brains develop the innate ability for language and speech while theirs did not?... — full story