Genetically modified natural killer immune cells attack, kill leukemia cells
Natural killer (NK) immune system cells can be genetically modified to brandish a powerful "on-switch" that prompts them to aggressively attack and kill leukemic cells. This finding, from researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, suggests a way to improve the outcome of children who receive treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or other blood cancers. Results of the...Genetically modified rice in China benefits farmers' health, study finds
Farmers growing genetically modified rice in field trials in China report higher crop yields, reduced pesticide use and fewer pesticide-related health problems, according to a study by researchers in China and at Rutgers University and the University of California, Davis. "This paper studies two of the f...Genetically Modified Natural Killer Immune Cells Attack, Kill Leukemia Cells
Natural killer (NK) immune system cells can be genetically modified to brandish a powerful "on-switch" that prompts them to aggressively attack and kill leukemic cells. This finding, from researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, suggests a way to improve the outcome of children who receive treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or other blood cancers. Results of the...Genetically engineered animals help in scientific research that may benefit children
The recent use of genetically modified mice and rats in combination with an animal model of obstructive nephropathy, a type of renal disease, has given researchers new insight in the development of kidney disease. This research is published in the September issue of Kidney International. "Chronic kidney disease is difficult to study since it takes a fair amount of time to install," states...Genetically modified maize not found in southern Mexico
Contrary to what many scientists thought, genetically modified (GM) corn has not yet spread to native maize crops in southern Mexico. The finding surprised the researchers, said Allison Snow,...Regulators Object Drug Produced from Genetically Engineered Farm Animals
European regulators have not given the green signal to a drug produced in the milk of genetically engineered farm animals// . This is a step retrograde to a budding industry that sought to enable low cost pharmaceutical options from farm animals GTC Biotherapeutics, proponents of this drug, have decided to appeal the decision, expressing their opinion that the verdict came about only...Producing Vaccines from genetically modified crops
The consortium, called Pharma-Planta, wants to produce vaccines and other treatments for major //diseases, such as HIV/Aids, rabies and TB and they hope to start clinical trials by the year 2009. The project's aim is to focus on areas that will be of greatest benefit to developing nations where they feel that access to most vaccines is very poor at the same time keeping in mind that human health...Malaria To Be Tackled By Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
London, Oct 11 In an important research development a genetically modified mosquito has been created that wipe out natural mosquito populations and save thousands of lives in malaria-stricken regions// of the world such as India and South Asia. These genetically modified mosquitoes could soon be released into the wild in an attempt to combat malaria that is currently responsible for t...Genetically modified rice faces strong protests in Asia
Farmers and different organizations from Asian countries are protesting against the introduction of genetically engineered rice in to Asia and they wanted to have ban on these genetically engineered rice//. The protests are collectively organized by 17 Asian organizations. Farmers health and agricultural sustainability civil societies are not happy with this genetically engineered crops...Genetically modified bacteria to combat HIV
In a breakthrough, which could eventually lead to a practical and cost effective new way to combat the HIV virus, scientists from the US National Cancer Institute have genetically modified bacteria living in the human body to produce chemicals that block HIV infection. // Most HIV transmission occurs on the surfaces of the gut and reproductive areas, which are normally coated with a l...