Neuronal 'traffic jam' marks early Alzheimer's disease
Early Alzheimer's disease may be precipitated by a "traffic jam" within neurons that causes swelling and prevents proper transport of proteins and structures in the cells, according to new studies by Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers. In mouse models of Alzheimer's disease and in human brain samples from people with the disease, researchers observed a characteristic breakdown in...New gene scanning technology marks a major advance in disease research
Gene scanning techniques developed by Professor Ian Day and colleagues at the University of Southampton are set to have a major impact on healthcare in the future. One of two gene mutation scanning techniques devised by Professor Day and his team in the Human Genetics Division of the University's School of Medicine has been successfully applied to search for rare genetic mutations in the p...Novel molecular 'signature' marks DNA of embryonic stem cells
A team of scientists announced today a critical step on the path of realizing the promise of embryonic stem (ES) cells for medicine. As described in the April 21 issue of Cell, the researchers have discovered unique molecular imprints coupled to DNA in mouse ES cells that help explain the cells' rare ability to form almost any body cell type. These imprints, or "signatures," appear near the maste...Scientists map key landmarks in human genome
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have developed a powerful method for charting the positions of key gene-regulating molecules called nucleosomes throughout the human genome. The mapping tool could help uncover important clues for understanding and diagnosing cancer and other diseases, the scientists say. Moreover, it may shed light on the role of nucleosomes in the process of "reprogrammi...Bone Care marks solid quarter on Hectorol sales jump
Hectorol is a Vitamin D-based drug used to lower abnormally high levels of parathyroid hormone in patients with chronic kidney disease. Gross margins run about 75 percent....Summer marks countdown to DEMOfall
While the lunar calendar may not agree, Memorial Day marks the traditional start of summer. So this morning, millions of Americans have brushed off the three-day weekend to return to work, sure in the knowledge that school will soon adjourn for the year, vacations are around the corner, and the next three months will pose plenty of opportunity to consume one's weigh...Digital Healthcare Conference marks Wisconsin's Healthcare IT Week
Healthcare IT Week recognizes the contribution that information technology makes to keeping people health...Biomedical alliance marks first full year
Founded in 2004, the alliance received $500,000 from the state, which was matched by participating academic institutions. That was not qu...Global branding is easy with global trademarks
Lets face it; such a name is worth a hundred times more than the head office building, all...Simple Urine Test Can Help To Monitor Disfiguring Birthmarks
Research from Children's Hospital Boston suggests that a urine test can help in both monitoring and predicting // vascular anomalies. The study also raises the possibility of treating these with anti-angiogenesis drugs The July issue of the journal - Pediatrics, has published an article about vascular anomalies in children. Vascular anomalies can be found in about 10% of newly born in...New Ways To Treat Vascular Birthmarks
According to the series of research reports published in the new issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery it is possible to treat vascular birthmarks with treatment procedures like laser therapy and other procedures. // Vascular birthmarks can be internal, or form an external birthmark and can be disfiguring, especially if formed on the face. The researchers had present...Australia earmarks $74 Million to Fight Bird Flu
Australia has earmarked $74 million to combat the bird flu threat over the next four years. Prime Minister John Howard was to announce the funding in Busan, Korea, where he is attending the Asia Pacific // Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum. International agencies, like the World Health Organization (WHO), would get around 20 percent of the money while 10 percent would go on...Peelings And Scrubbings Can Prevent Post Pregnancy Marks
A women’s magazine from Germany has reported that regular peelings and scrubbing with a brush can help to prevent the marks that occur when the skin is stretched during pregnancy. // Peelings and washings increase circulation and keep the tissue elastic, the Munich-based magazine said. The same is true of massages. When stretch marks are already visible on the skin, the use...Remarks by President Bush on Stem Cell Veto and Executive Order
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2007 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thefollowing is a transcript of remarks by President Bush on stem cellveto and executive order: THE PRESIDENT: Welcome. I'm glad you're here. America is anation that leads the world in science and technology. Ourinnovative spirit is making possible incredible advances inmedicine that could sa...