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Personalized Medicine in Cancer: Matching Patients and DrugsThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
New genetic tests are helping physicians figure out who will benefit from lung cancer drugs and why.
Yellowstone Microbe Cleans Up WastewaterThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
The microbe could be an economical and natural way for manufacturers to treat wastewater.
The Complex Genetics of Down SyndromeThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
A study challenges notion that a chromsome 21 region causes features of the syndrome.
Heart Disease, Stroke Linked to GeneThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
A defective gene in mitochrondria may be responsible for a constellation of health problems.
Mutations Cause Rare Form of Parkinson'sThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
The genetic mutations cause an inherited form of the disease that occurs late in life.
Young Mice on Prozac Become Anxious AdultsThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
Study raises questions about the use of antidepressants by pregnant women and children.
Study Finds Fewer Human GenesThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
The Human Genome Project now estimates that there are fewer than 25,000 human genes.
Book Review: Danger SeekersThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
A review of Beating Back the Devil by Maryn McKenna
Art Gallery: Diatoms under the MicroscopeThu, 28 Oct 2004 17:30:00 EST
Photos of diatoms by Dee Breger.
A Fight about the Toughest Microbe on EarthFri, 15 Oct 2004 17:09:00 EST
A microbe that can withstand more radiation than any other creature on Earth is at the center of a contentious debate among scientists about why it is so tough.
Depression May Alter Genes in the BrainFri, 15 Oct 2004 17:09:00 EST
A family of genes that protects neurons may be less active in some depressed individuals.
Gene Mutation Causes Rare Disorder in ChildrenFri, 15 Oct 2004 17:09:00 EST
A genetic mutation that leads to defective calcium channels causes Timothy syndrome.
New Study to Explore Genetics of AutismFri, 15 Oct 2004 17:09:00 EST
Hopkins researchers lead a team that will explore theories about the origins of the disease.
Some Smokers Risk Rheumatoid ArthritisFri, 15 Oct 2004 17:09:00 EST
People with a gene mutation are likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis if they smoke.
Art Gallery: Inside DNAFri, 15 Oct 2004 17:09:00 EST
The artist Kenneth Eward provides a glimpse of what it might be like to gaze through a strand of DNA if you were on the inside.
New Drugs for Alzheimer's May Work for LeukemiaThu, 07 Oct 2004 17:04:00 EST
New drugs for Alzheimer's may help some children with a leukemia known as T-ALL.
Cancer Gene Map Spans 22 Types of TumorsFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
Breast Cancer Drug May Have More UsesFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
Herceptin may work against lung tumors with certain genetic mutations, a study says.
30 Tests Recommended for NewbornsFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
A panel urges states to screen newborns for 30 genetic disorders that can be treated if identified.
Possible Indicator for Prostate CancerFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
Scientists say "hedgehog" proteins may be used to predict spread of prostate cancers.
ViroChip Inventor Wins MacArthurFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
Joe DeRisi created a microchip that contains the DNA sequences of all known viruses.
An Extreme MeetingFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
Notes from the 2004 International Conference on Extremophiles.
A Talk with Microbe Hunter Karl StetterFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
The newly retired pioneer in extremophile research is not about to slow down.
Art Gallery: Protein SculpturesFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
Julian Voss-Andreae creates wood and steel sculptures of proteins.
Book Review: Out ThereFri, 01 Oct 2004 16:21:00 EST
A Review of Gregory Benford's Beyond Infinity.
Three Years after the Anthrax Letters, Are We Safer?Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:59:00 EST
Everyone agrees that there is not enough reliable intelligence about how to detect or disarm biological weapons, but anthrax is becoming a model for investigating these pathogens.
For Some Ex-Smokers, Drug May Help Keep Pounds OffFri, 17 Sep 2004 15:59:00 EST
Some smokers may be genetically predisposed to overeat after they quit, and Zyban could help.
Scientists Map DNA that Control GenesFri, 17 Sep 2004 15:59:00 EST
For the first time scientists have a list of all the regulatory DNA sequences in a genome.
Human Chromosome 5 Is CompleteFri, 17 Sep 2004 15:59:00 EST
One the largest human chromosomes, now completely sequenced, has relatively few genes.
Deer Tick Genome to Be SequencedFri, 17 Sep 2004 15:59:00 EST
Scientists will sequence the tick that causes Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Art Gallery: NanoflowersFri, 17 Sep 2004 15:59:00 EST
Scientists have made flower-like structures out of nanowires in the laboratory.
MRIs Recommended for Some Breast CancersTue, 14 Sep 2004 16:37:00 EST
A study recommends MRI screening for women at high hereditary risk for breast cancer.
Information on Pathogens Should Flow Freely, Report SaysFri, 10 Sep 2004 15:55:00 EST
Continued access to the genome sequences of deadly pathogens outweighs risks of free information, a study finds.
Drugs Target Lung Cancer in Some Non-SmokersFri, 03 Sep 2004 14:50:00 EST
Some non-smokers respond to Iressa and Tarceva because of DNA mutations in their tumors.
Asking Why Breast Cancer Drug Herceptin WorksFri, 03 Sep 2004 14:50:00 EST
Women who don't respond well to Herceptin may lack a particular protein in their tumors.
In the Elderly, a Link between Diabetes and Heart DiseaseFri, 03 Sep 2004 14:50:00 EST
A study finds that two proteins may help explain risk of heart failure in older diabetics.
How Mutant Gene May Cause Inherited Parkinson'sFri, 03 Sep 2004 14:50:00 EST
Study links mutant alpha-synuclein gene to problematic accumulation of protein.
Universities Get Millions for Ethics ResearchFri, 03 Sep 2004 14:50:00 EST
Four U.S. schools awarded $20 million to study questions related to genome research.
Art Gallery: Forged GenomeFri, 03 Sep 2004 14:50:00 EST
Sculptor Larry Young has created art inspired in part by DNA's double helix.
Book Review: Male MusingsFri, 03 Sep 2004 14:50:00 EST
A review of Bryan Sykes "Adam's Curse: A Future without Men."
House Cats Can Carry the Virus for Bird FluThu, 02 Sep 2004 14:42:00 EST
The deadly H5N1strain of bird flu can infect house cats, scientists report.
Genomes of the WorldThu, 19 Aug 2004 14:46:00 EST
This year scientists have sequenced the genomes of at least thirty species, including the honeybee and the rat.
Experimental Blood Test for Ovarian CancerThu, 19 Aug 2004 14:46:00 EST
Three proteins in blood could help scientists detect early signs of the disease.
Diabetes Campaign Targets Ethnic GroupsThu, 19 Aug 2004 14:46:00 EST
Native Americans and Alaska Natives are the focus of a new awareness campaign.
The Human Genome Sequence Measures UpThu, 19 Aug 2004 14:46:00 EST
The "finished" human genome sequence meets or exceeds international standards for accuracy, a study finds.
Demise of Malaria Drug Started with TravelersThu, 19 Aug 2004 14:46:00 EST
Study finds that people traveling from Asia to Africa transported drug-resistant parasites.
Genome Could Aid Fight against Tree DiseaseThu, 19 Aug 2004 14:46:00 EST
Sudden oak death disease now threatens trees in the Eastern United States.
Taken from Teeth, Stem Cells Regenerate TissueFri, 13 Aug 2004 15:00:00 EST
Scientists show that stem cells from human teeth can restore damaged gum tissue in mice.
Ferns Remove Arsenic from Soil and WaterFri, 06 Aug 2004 12:30:00 EST
In Washington, D.C., thousands of ferns have been planted in soil contaminated with arsenic, and other cities are using ferns to remove arsenic from drinking water.
Large-Scale Differences Discovered in the DNA of Healthy PeopleFri, 06 Aug 2004 12:30:00 EST
Huge chunks of DNA are missing or repeated over and over in the genome.
Genes Linked to Failure of Leukemia DrugsFri, 06 Aug 2004 12:30:00 EST
Scientists report "genetic signatures" associated with whether children respond to leukemia drugs.
Orangutan, Armadillo, and Slime Mold to Be SequencedFri, 06 Aug 2004 12:30:00 EST
18 organisms are given the green light for sequencing.
Viruses May Worsen Strep OutbreaksFri, 06 Aug 2004 12:30:00 EST
A genomic analysis finds that virulent strep bacteria tend to carry genes from viruses.
Art Gallery: DNA from Darwin to Dolly Fri, 06 Aug 2004 12:30:00 EST
Review of artist Carrie Mae Weems' installation "The Jefferson Suite."
Book Review: Books for the BeachFri, 06 Aug 2004 12:30:00 EST
A couple of great science reads for those hot summer days.
DNA Mutations Help Lung Cancer Drug WorkThu, 29 Jul 2004 14:00:00 EST
Scientists make a connection between gene mutations and the dramatic effects of Iressa.
On the Ocean Floor, Extreme Worms Eat Whale BonesThu, 29 Jul 2004 16:55:00 EST
In the Pacific Ocean, scientists have found two peculiar species of deep-sea worms.
DNA on Stage: "Drama, Nuance, Attitude"Fri, 30 Jul 2004 12:03:00 EST
A new play explores the many ways in which DNA shapes our daily lives and our destinies.
Francis Harry Compton Crick (1916-2004)Thu, 29 Jul 2004 16:55:00 EST
The co-discoverer of DNA's structure also shaped the agenda of molecular biology.
Genomics in Amish CountryFri, 23 Jul 2004 10:11:00 EST
A mysterious disease that killed infants in Amish families has been unraveled using genomic tools.
Gene is Risk Factor for Type 1 DiabetesFri, 23 Jul 2004 10:11:00 EST
A mutation in a gene called SUMO-4 contributes to the disease in some families.
Gene Affects Response to Diabetes DrugsFri, 23 Jul 2004 10:11:00 EST
Drugs known as sulfonylureas stop working in some people with the gene.
Air Pollution Reaches Babies in the WombFri, 23 Jul 2004 10:11:00 EST
A study of newborns in New York finds genetic mutations caused by car emissions and cigarette smoke.
Hypertension Gene Test RecommendedFri, 23 Jul 2004 10:11:00 EST
New guidelines say individuals with family history of pulmonary arterial hypertension should be tested.
Most Red Snapper Is Not Red SnapperThu, 15 Jul 2004 14:00:00 EST
Three-quarters of red snapper for sale is actually another species of fish, a DNA study reports.
Dog Genome Debuts OnlineThu, 14 Jul 2004 14:00:00 EST
Researchers can now access the complete DNA sequence of Tasha the boxer.
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