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Health

Can Animal Eggs Be Used to Create Embryonic Stem Cells?

Can Animal Eggs Be Used to Create Embryonic Stem Cells?

A new study shows that animal eggs are not capable of reprogramming human DNA in the right way to...
» read full story February 03rd, 2009 - 15:25
Stem Cell Research Moves Forward

Stem Cell Research Moves Forward

As President Barack Obama is expected to lift federal restrictions on the field of stem cell...
» read full story February 02nd, 2009 - 14:20
A Big Step Forward For Cancer Research: Scientists Map Cancer Patient’s Genome

A Big Step Forward For Cancer Research: Scientists Map Cancer Patient’s Genome

Scientists for the first time have been able to look at the entire set of genes from a cancer...
» read full story November 09th, 2008 - 21:13

Update: Full Cancer Genome Decoded

Cancer is one of the most destructive diseases of past and present centuries. Certain treatments...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 21:40
Researchers Map Cancer Genes

Researchers Map Cancer Genes

Washington University researchers have decoded the complete DNA of a patient suffering from...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 16:15
Genetic Map Of Cancer Unveiled

Genetic Map Of Cancer Unveiled

By using cells donated by a woman in her 50s who died of leukemia, the scientists at the Washington...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 23:39
Scientists Decode Entire Genome Of A Cancer Patient For The First Time

Scientists Decode Entire Genome Of A Cancer Patient For The First Time

For the first time, scientists have managed to decode the complete DNA sequence of a cancer...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 13:30
Update: New Genes Related To Lung Cancer Discovered

Update: New Genes Related To Lung Cancer Discovered

Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, United States have identified...
» read full story October 22nd, 2008 - 23:30
Scientific Advances in Stem Cell Field: Yamanaka Finds New Method for Safer iPS Cells

Scientific Advances in Stem Cell Field: Yamanaka Finds New Method for Safer iPS Cells

The search for viable alternatives to replace the embryonic stem cells that are derived from the...
» read full story October 13th, 2008 - 14:40

20-Year Study To Asses Lifestyle Impact Of Genetic Testing

San Diego's Scripps Translational Science Institute announced Thursday it will carry out...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 16:23
New Discovery in Stem Cell Field: Stem Cells from Testicular Biopsies

New Discovery in Stem Cell Field: Stem Cells from Testicular Biopsies

The search for the best source of stem cells continues, with many scientists supporting the field...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 14:20
Study on How Genetic Testing Affects People’s Lives

Study on How Genetic Testing Affects People’s Lives

Genetic testing is used for revealing what diseases a certain person is most predisposed to;...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 21:31
New Discovery in Stem Cell Field Improves the Cell Reprogramming Technique

New Discovery in Stem Cell Field Improves the Cell Reprogramming Technique

The results of a study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 15:27
New Stem Cell Technique, a Safer Alternative to Embryonic Stem Cells

New Stem Cell Technique, a Safer Alternative to Embryonic Stem Cells

Scientists have found a new and safer way to generate induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), which...
» read full story September 28th, 2008 - 14:40

Scientists Map Cancer Genome

A team of U.S. researchers claimed it found new genetic mutations involved in glioblastoma, the...
» read full story September 06th, 2008 - 16:09

What Is Behind Brain And Pancreatic Tumors? Mapping The Cancer Genome

A new discovery shows promise in cancer fight. Scientists have managed to draw a map of the...
» read full story September 05th, 2008 - 16:48
Mapping of the Cancer Genome Only the Beginning, Say Doctors

Mapping of the Cancer Genome Only the Beginning, Say Doctors

Scientists mapping the mutated genome on two of the most deadly cancers – pancreatic cancer and...
» read full story September 05th, 2008 - 15:54

Researchers Detect Genetic Defects Guilty Of Deadliest Cancers

In a long-term fight to combat cancer by improving medical treatment, scientists are currently...
» read full story September 05th, 2008 - 11:41
International Cancer Genome Consortium Founded

International Cancer Genome Consortium Founded

Nine countries and the European Commission have founded the International Cancer Genome Consortium,...
» read full story April 29th, 2008 - 18:07
Lung Cancer in Smokers Also Linked to Genes

Lung Cancer in Smokers Also Linked to Genes

It is well known that smoking skyrockets the risk of developing lung cancer, but it is hard to...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 20:29
DNA Test – A Reason for Discrimination in the US

DNA Test – A Reason for Discrimination in the US

Many patients often refuse to undergo genetic testing for fear their negative results would make...
» read full story February 25th, 2008 - 10:43
New Genes Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk

New Genes Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk

In a report published in Nature Genetics, Cancer Research UK announced that its scientists have...
» read full story February 11th, 2008 - 00:29
Find Out More About You!

Find Out More About You!

DeCode Genetics, a company based in Iceland, revealed on Friday a brand new service that simply...
» read full story November 18th, 2007 - 19:58
Cats Genome Help Understanding Human Genome And Diseases

Cats Genome Help Understanding Human Genome And Diseases

An Abyssinian cat, called Cinnamon, will be the object of a 3 million pounds project in order to...
» read full story November 02nd, 2007 - 13:15
The Gene For Height Discovered

The Gene For Height Discovered

Do you ever wonder why some people are taller than others? Of course, they might have had tall...
» read full story September 03rd, 2007 - 21:45
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Technology

Big Step Forward For Cancer Research: Scientists Map Cancer Patient’s Genome

Big Step Forward For Cancer Research: Scientists Map Cancer Patient’s Genome

Scientists for the first time have been able to look at the entire set of genes from a cancer...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 09:29
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Specials

Obama's Tech Panel Includes Google CEO, Microsoft Executive

Obama's Tech Panel Includes Google CEO, Microsoft Executive

President Barack Obama has named a technology panel and on Monday unveiled is included. Among the...
» read full story April 27th, 2009 - 22:33
Big Step Forward for Cancer Research: Scientists Map Cancer Patient’s Genome

Big Step Forward for Cancer Research: Scientists Map Cancer Patient’s Genome

Scientists for the first time have been able to look at the entire set of genes from a cancer...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 15:20
Scientists Finally Decode Cancer Genome

Scientists Finally Decode Cancer Genome

Using DNA mapping, researchers have finally traced cancer to its genetic roots, according to a...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 21:12
US Researchers ID 26 Genes Responsible For Lung Cancer

US Researchers ID 26 Genes Responsible For Lung Cancer

US researchers have identified 26 genes that are frequently mutated in people who develop...
» read full story October 23rd, 2008 - 13:08
The Beginning of Personal Genome Project: Positive and Negative Aspects

The Beginning of Personal Genome Project: Positive and Negative Aspects

Harvard Medical School genetics professor George Church, Harvard psychology professor Steven...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 14:30

Scripps Conducts Study to Asses the Effects of Genetic Testing on Lifestyle Habits

San Diego’s Scripps Translational Science Institute announced its decision to conduct a study...
» read full story October 10th, 2008 - 17:00
How Does Gene Testing Influence Lifestyle Habits?

How Does Gene Testing Influence Lifestyle Habits?

A 20-year, landmark study involving 10,000 participants, funded by a research group and three...
» read full story October 09th, 2008 - 14:00

Mapping The Cancer Genome

A new discovery shows promise in cancer fight. Scientists have managed to draw a map of the...
» read full story September 06th, 2008 - 11:05
Genome Institute’s Renowned Director, Francis Collins, to Resign

Genome Institute’s Renowned Director, Francis Collins, to Resign

The National Human Genome Research Institute is losing one of its prestigious researchers in the...
» read full story May 29th, 2008 - 12:54
House Approves Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

House Approves Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

The House of Representatives in a near-unanimous vote (414-1) approved the Genetic...
» read full story May 02nd, 2008 - 13:08
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Science

Cancer Research Moves Forward: Scientists Decode Complete Cancer Genome

Cancer Research Moves Forward: Scientists Decode Complete Cancer Genome

Using DNA sequencing, scientists at Washington University in St. Louis were able to identify the...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 14:00
Scientists Map Cancer Genome for the First Time

Scientists Map Cancer Genome for the First Time

For the first time, a team of scientists managed to decode all the genes of a person who suffered...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 18:44
Update: Stem Cells Research Could Become Safer

Update: Stem Cells Research Could Become Safer

Researchers took one more step toward so-called regenerative medicine by developing a safer way of...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 14:40
Mars Starts Journey Into The Mysteries Of Cocoa Genome

Mars Starts Journey Into The Mysteries Of Cocoa Genome

Mars, the giant chocolate maker, is planning on solving humanity’s cocoa crisis (yes, there is...
» read full story June 26th, 2008 - 14:20
The 1000 Genomes Project Aims To Map DNA Of 1000 people

The 1000 Genomes Project Aims To Map DNA Of 1000 people

A consortium, which includes Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Hinxton, England, the Beijing...
» read full story January 23rd, 2008 - 01:09
The World Community Grid to Support Cancer Research Project

The World Community Grid to Support Cancer Research Project

The World Community Grid represents a web of 795,000 computers than span all over the world....
» read full story November 08th, 2007 - 20:41
DNA Discoverer Retires after Race Goof

DNA Discoverer Retires after Race Goof

Molecular biologist James Dewey Watson, credited as one of the co-discoverers of the structure of...
» read full story October 25th, 2007 - 20:22
Genetic Link between Colon and Prostate Cancer Found

Genetic Link between Colon and Prostate Cancer Found

Four scientific studies have confirmed that the presence of a gene variant called rs6983267- which...
» read full story July 09th, 2007 - 17:00
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