News tagged with gene discovery


Gene distinguishes early birds from night owls and helps predict time of death

Many of the body's processes follow a natural daily rhythm or so-called circadian clock. There are certain times of the day when a person is most alert, when blood pressure is highest, and when the heart is most efficient. ...

Genetics created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Are human genes patentable?

(Medical Xpress)—On April 15, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, a case that could answer the question, "Under what conditions, if any, ...

Genetics created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 16 | with audio podcast

Researchers develop a multi-target approach to treating tumors

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine developed a cancer model built in the fruit fly Drosophila, then used it to create a whole new approach to the discovery of cancer treatments. The result is an investigational compou ...

Cancer created Jun 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

DNA packaging discovery reveals principles by which CRC mutations may cause cancer

A new discovery from researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah concerning a fundamental understanding about how DNA works will produce a "180-degree change in focus" for researchers who study ...

Genetics created Nov 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study links 23 microRNAs to laryngeal cancer

A Henry Ford Hospital study has identified 23 microRNAs for laryngeal cancer, a discovery that could yield new insight into what causes certain cells to grow and become cancerous tumors in the voice box.

Cancer created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find genetic cause for body tremors

Researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine and CHUM hospitals have linked some cases of Essential Tremor (ET) to a specific genetic problem. ET is the most common movement disorder, becoming ...

Genetics created Aug 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Two new genetic mutations associated with Cowden syndrome

Cleveland Clinic researchers from the Lerner Research Institute have uncovered two new genes associated with Cowden syndrome (CS) according to a new study, published today in the online version of the American Journal of ...

Genetics created Dec 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Scientists use 'virtual experiments' to uncover missing cancer targets

(Medical Xpress)—Scientists have identified 46 previously overlooked but potentially 'druggable' cancer targets, using a powerful new online approach that allows researchers to carry out 'virtual experiments' to quickly ...

Cancer created Jan 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A new use for okra? Researchers seek natural, alternative method to treat diabetes

Researchers have studied the suitability of Abelmoschus Esculentus (AE) as complementary or as an alternative approach to treat diabetics.

Diabetes created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study discovers new genes for rare inherited diseases

An international team of researchers has identified two new genes connected with hereditary renal diseases.

Genetics created Sep 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Scientists discover the proteins that control development of varicose veins

A new discovery published in the October 2011 print issue of The FASEB Journal explains for the first time what kicks off the process that causes varicose veins. In the article, researchers from Germany describe a single ...

Medical research created Sep 29, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers find clues to common birth defect in gene expression data

Researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), The Jackson Laboratory and other institutes have uncovered 27 new candidate genes for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a common and often deadly birth defect.

Genetics created Feb 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Molecular 'movies' may accelerate anti-cancer drug discovery

Using advanced computer simulations, University of Utah College of Pharmacy researchers have produced moving images of a protein complex that is an important target for anti-cancer drugs. This advancement has significant ...

Genetics created Aug 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

High-throughput sequencing shows potentially hundreds of gene mutations related to autism

Genomic technology has revolutionized gene discovery and disease understanding in autism, according to an article published in the December 20 issue of the journal Neuron.

Genetics created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Study reveals Rx target for HPV, Hep C and related cancers

New discoveries by a team of scientists at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans for the first time reveal the inner workings of a master regulator that controls functions as diverse as the ability of nerve cells to "rewire" ...

Medical research created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast