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Scientist Grows Bone from Human Embryonic Stem Cells

Scientist on a recent study showed that human embryonic stem cells can be used to grow bone tissue grafts. The study is the first example of

Successful Stem Cell Differentiation Requires DNA Compaction: Study

Chromatin compaction or DNA compaction is essential for proper embryonic stem cell differentiation to occur, say researchers. Chromatin, which is composed

Missing Gene in Decision-Making Center in Brain Linked to a Form of Autism

A new study by Yale University researchers has revealed that a recently evolved pattern of gene activity in the language and decision-making centers of

Sex Chromosomes are Here for the Long Haul: Research

The way in which genes on sex-linked chromosomes are passed down generations and linked to fertility has been clarified by researchers who used a specific

Dental Stem Cell Research for Therapeutic Purposes

Stem cells derived from dental tissues have been evaluated for characteristics that may make them therapeutically useful and appropriate for transplantation

Genetic Mutation Causing Rare Form of Signal Muscular Atrophy Identified

Researchers have discovered the genetic mutation causing a rare, inherited spinal muscular atrophy. "Typical spinal muscular atrophies begin in infancy

Gene Sequencing and Proper Diagnosis

Diagnoses for seven children out of twelve who were experiencing developmental delays and congenital abnormalities for mysterious reasons has been provided by gene sequencing in a clinical setting.

Gene-modified Stem Cell Transplants Protect Cancer Patients

Genetically-modified stem cells guard patients from the toxic effects of chemotherapy, shows study. "We found that patients were able to tolerate

Gene That Leads to Weight Gain With Antipsychotic Treatment Identified

Researchers have discovered the gene that ups weight gain in those treated with antipsychotic drugs. These findings were published in the May issue of iArchives of General Psychiatry/i.

Discovery Of Genetic Pathway Impacting Spread Of Cancer Cells: Study

A new genetic pathway influencing the spread of cancer cells has been identified by Dr. Joseph Torchia in a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute.

Communication Amid Stem Cell-Derived Motor Neurons And Muscle Cells Measured by UCLA Scientists

The core causes of neurological disorders impairing motor functions suchlike walking and breathing, a novel system to measure the communication between

Functionally Younger Makeover of Aged Hematopoietic Stem Cells

Aged hematopoietic stem cells has been rejuvenated to be functionally younger, offering intriguing clues into how medicine may soon avert some of the ailments of old age, aver researchers.

Stem Cells Poised to Self-destruct for the Good of the Embryo: Study

Embryonic stem cells just added another feather to its hat. According to a study published online on May 3, 2012 in the journal iMolecular Cell/i

Dynamic Change in Human Stem Cells Revealed

A new type of dynamic change in human stem cells has been revealed by The Scripps Research Institute scientists. Last year, this team reported

Genetic Abnormalities Help Predict Relapse of Prostate Cancer

Genetic abnormalities known as copy number variation in benign or malignant tissues predict relapse of prostate cancer, say researchers. Their report

Study Explains How Disease-Causing Gene Mutations Are Inherited

Researchers have found reasons which may help explain on how certain disease-causing gene mutations are passed from mother to child. The research

New Functions Of Cohesin Relevant for Human Disease Described By CNIO Researchers

A ring-shaped protein complex involved in the spatial organization of the genome and in mitotic chromosome structure is known as Cohesin. Vertebrate

Prdm16 Is A Novel Gene Important for Craniofacial Development: Study

A baby is born with a facial cleft every hour, of every day of the year, in the United States! These birth defects result from both gene mutations and environmental insults.

Genetic Variation Responsible for Melanesian Blonde Hair

A new study published in the journal Science reveals that a genetic variation among people living in the South Pacific was responsible for the darkest

Gene Linked to Missing Spleen in Newborns Identified

The first gene associated with a rare condition in which infants are born without a spleen has been discovered by researchers. The gene, Nkx2.5, was shown

Gene Influences Sense of Smell

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have discovered a gene that plays a vital role in deciding whether a plate of pork smells like a vanilla or urine and sweat.

Genetic Systems Disrupted in Autistic Brain Discovered

Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists have identified the genetic systems disorganized in autistic brain. The Hebrew University research, conducted by Dr.

Key To Fertility In Mammals Is Gene Involved In Sperm-To-Egg Binding

Experts from Durham University have identified a new gene that could help the development of fertility treatments in humans in the future. Scientists

Doubling the Information from the Double Helix

While research has revealed how genes control certain characteristics, there is very little data available on what exactly controls these genes. Researchers

Expression of Mutant Oncogenes Critical for Survival of Advanced Pancreatic Cancers

Advanced pancreatic cancer cannot sustain itself unless it receives much needed fuel from mutant oncogenes that "rewire" key metabolic pathways to feed

Haploid Embryonic Stem Cells can be Used to Produce Genetically Modified Animals for Laboratories

Haploid embryonic stem cells (haESCs) can be used instead of sperms to produce new genetically modified animals that can be used in scientific research,

Genetic Pathway Associated With Heart can be Used to Treat Obesity and Diabetes

Manipulating a genetic pathway associated with heart could help provide more effective strategies in treating obesity, diabetes and heart disease, a new

Rigging Heart-Specific Gene Pathway Perhaps Aids in Treating Obesity, Diabetes

Premiering a demonstration by scientists of a heart that can regulate energy balance throughout the body, a result that may lead to effective treatments for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

Genetic Mutations Associated With Fragile X can also be Linked to Autism

Fragile X syndrome could be linked to autism after a new study published in the journal Neuron found that both the conditions shared several genes and genetic mutations.

Geneticists Identify Genes Responsible for Pygmies' Small Stature

Genes linked to Pygmies' relatively small stature have been discovered by geneticists. The work also provides evidence based on genetic signatures

Gene That Inhibits Pancreatic Cancer Spread Identified

A gene that inhibits the spread of pancreatic cancer tumours has been discovered by scientists. This key finding paves way for targeted treatment of one of the deadliest forms of the disease.

Clinical Trials to be Appraised by Stem Cell Division

A stem cell division to evaluate proposals relating to stem cell research has been established by The Directorate General of Health Services, said Ghulam

Broken Hearts may be Mended by Gene Switch

By converting injured cells into healthy beating muscle cells using microRNA, researchers have for the first time come up with a new approach to repair damaged hearts.

Scineitsts Identify Novel Genetic Loci for High-frequency Hearing Loss

Despite exhaustive research, the genetics responsible for frequency-specific hearing loss have remained elusive until recently. Now, a study published

Blindness may be Prevented by Fetal Membrane Transplantation

A Loyola University Medical Center study has found that transplanting tissue from newborn fetal membranes prevents blindness in patients Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Fetal Hippocampal Tissue Transplants Adversely Affected by 'Western Diet'

Researchers have found that in middle-aged laboratory rats the high saturated fat and high cholesterol (HFHC) reduced neuronal development. While

Gene Critical to Development and Spread of Lung Cancer Identified

Researchers have discovered a single gene that promotes initial development of most common form of lung cancer. The study, published in the

New Stem Cell in Brain That may Cure Diseases and Heal Brain Injury Identified

A new stem cell in the adult brain has been discovered by scientists that can hopefully be used to develop methods that can repair diseases and injury to the brain.

Prospering Field Of Genetics in Soft Tissue Injuries: AMSSM

'Born to Break Down? Genetics in Soft Tissue Injuries' will be presented by South African sports medicine expert Martin Schwellnus, MD, PhD at the 21st

Genes That Boost Risk of Osteoporosis and Fractures Identified

Genetic variations associated with increased osteoporosis and fracture risk identified. The study is published in Nature Genetics. Osteoporosis

New Stem Cells That can Form Brain Cells Discovered

A new kind of stem cell that can form new brain cells have been discovered by researchers from Lund University leading to hopes for people with serious brain injuries.

Researchers Discover Housekeeping Mechanism for Brain Stem Cells

A molecular pathway that controls the retention and release of the brain's stem cells has been identified by researchers. The discovery offers new insights

No Success With Genetically Engineered Compound for Back Pain

A new anti-inflammatory medicine that was seen as the next big thing in relieving pain symptoms in the severe leg and lower back pain of sciatica is no

Neural Stem Cell Regulator Discovered

Geneticists have identified that a lack of a specific gene interrupts neural tube closure. Neural tube closure can cause death or paralysis. "The

Genes Essential for Placental Development Identified

Researchers have discovered E2F repressor genes that are essential for a functional placenta. Two particular repressor genes in a family of regulatory

Genes That Influence Hippocampal Volume Identified

Four loci that appear to be associated with decreasing the volume of hippocampus have been discovered by Boston University School of Medicine researchers.

Gene FLT3 Valid Target in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment

A group of American researchers have found that gene FLT3 can be a valid target in treating one of the most common forms of leukemia called the Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

Genetic Variations Linked With Risk of Lung Cancer

A new study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology has confirmed that some genetic variations increase the risk of lung cancer. Researchers

Scientists Discover Reason Behind Chromosome Number of Sperm and Egg

In what could prove to be a major breakthrough in treating fertility related disorders, a new study conducted by researchers from University of California

Genetic Variation 300 Millennia Ago Key in Human Brain Development

A genetic adaptation more than 300,000 years ago that allowed humans to produce large amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may have played an important