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Biologists Discover How 'Silent' Mutations Influence Protein Production
Apr 09, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Biologists at the University of Pennsylvania have revealed a hidden code that determines the expression level of a gene, providing a way to distinguish efficient genes from inefficient ones. ...
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Polyclonality of BRAF mutations in acquired melanocytic nevi
Sep 14, 2009 |
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The polyclonality of BRAF mutations in melanocytic nevi suggests that mutation of BRAF may not be an initial event in melanocyte transformation, according to a new brief communication published online September 14 in the ...
Two genes cooperate to cause aggressive leukemia
Nov 03, 2009 |
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Two genes, each one of which is known to cause cancer on its own, together can lead to aggressive leukaemia. This is the conclusion from new research carried out on gene-modified mice at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University ...
Netherlands reports mutant swine flu death
Dec 03, 2009 |
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Dutch authorities said Thursday a patient infected by a mutant strain of the swine flu virus had died, but added that this was not the cause of death.
No test needed for hand-foot genital syndrome in women without HOXA13 gene mutation
Oct 19, 2009 |
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Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale, and colleagues have found that women without mutations of the HOXA13 gene do not need to be subjected to x-rays ...
An ID for Alzheimer's?
Jul 18, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Every aging baby boomer listens for the footsteps of Alzheimer's, and for good reason: It's estimated that 10 million American boomers will develop the disease. The need to develop preventative strategies, ...
There's a speed limit to the pace of evolution, biologists say
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a theoretical model that informs the understanding of evolution and determines how quickly an organism will evolve using a catalogue of "evolutionary speed limits." ...
Introducing the Brabus High Voltage Car
Sep 23, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Ultimate High Voltage Concept electric car has been unveiled by Brabus at the Frankfurt Motor show in Germany. The sporty little car is a new model incorporating the Brabus Smart ED (Electric ...
US rubber company disputes Liberia pollution study
Oct 30, 2009 |
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(AP) -- An American-owned rubber company is disputing claims by the Liberian government that the company's waste products are polluting creeks.
U-M researchers discover gene switched off in cancer can be turned on
Jun 11, 2007 |
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A gene implicated in the development of cancer cells can be switched on using drugs, report researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. The finding could lead to a new class of targeted cancer ...
Study identifies two chemicals that could lead to new drugs for genetic disorders
Sep 28, 2009 |
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UCLA scientists have identified two chemicals that convince cells to ignore premature signals to stop producing important proteins. Published in the Sept. 28 edition of the Journal of Experimental Medicine, the findings could ...
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