Scientists detect probable genetic cause of some Parkinson's disease cases
Two new studies strongly suggest that amutation in a recently discovered gene is the most common genetic causeof Parkinson's disease identified to date. The discovery by aninternational research team provides fresh evidence that genetics maycontribute to the development of some cases of Parkinson's disease. Thefindings could lead to the development of a genetic test to detect themutation in...Modine showcases CO2 cooled Jeep
Racine, Wis. announced Saturday it will feature its carbon dioxide-cooled Jeep Liberty at the 19th Annual Agricultural Machinery Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 3-5. This vehicle features an air conditioning system that does not release dangerous hydrofluorocarbon emissions, cools faster than current systems a...The press vs. Google: Copyright cases to watch
Are headlines and story leads protectable expression or public domain facts? If no one's co...Life-sciences conference showcases capital ideas of Wisconsin
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The Indian State of Gujarat has registered a fall in the number of AIDS patients. The decline has been to 3.6% in 2004 from 4.48% in 2003.// Where the low risk group is concerned, it declined to 0.13% in 2004 from 0.38% in 2003. The 2005 figures are expected to be even lower. Says Laxman Malodia of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation-run AIDS Control Society: "We have 5,636 HIV posit...Sepsis treatment functions best in difficult cases
According to a new analysis suggests that anti-inflammatory agents work best in cases of sepsis which are life-threatening. Sepsis is a condition of overwhelming infection, in which bacteria invade the blood stream.// It is potentially fatal, because it carries the risk of multiple organ failure. In fact, sepsis claims many lives in the intensive care unit, because patients here are very vulnera...China reports declining number of SARS Cases
China reported eight new SARS cases Monday, the smallest number of new cases since the Beijing government began publishing daily reports on the spread of the SARS epidemic last month. Two additional deaths also were recorded today in Beijing and Inner Mongolia, bringing China's death toll from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome to 317. China's total of confirmed SARS cases now stands at 5,316....Probable cases of SARS- A Countrywise breakdown
The number of cases of a new form of deadly pneumonia is on the rise especially in China, Hong Kong and Canada, The SARS virus was first detected in South China Asia and is now spreading across the world. As per reports from the World Health Organization the follwing cases of SARS that have led to fatality.These are the most up-to-date details as of May 23:// Total number of probable case...ImClone Systems Showcases Extensive Research and Development Program at the AACR Annual Meeting
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 19, 2007 - IgG1 monoclonalantibodies developed by ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL)were the focus of 44 total presentations at the recently concluded98th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research(AACR), including seven oral presentations and 37 posters. Important ERBITUX(R) (cetuximab) clinical data were the focus oftwo back-to...