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Health

Scientists Detect Gene Variant Possibly Linked to Alzheimer’s

Scientists Detect Gene Variant Possibly Linked to Alzheimer’s

Scientists have discovered a gene that almost doubles the risk of developing the most common form...
» read full story June 26th, 2008 - 13:41

FDA Says J&J Psoriasis Drug Could Increase Cancer Risk

The FDA reviwers noted in a analysis released on Friday that the experimental psoriasis drug,...
» read full story June 14th, 2008 - 09:06
New Data Triggers Revision of Erbitrux vs. Avastin Study

New Data Triggers Revision of Erbitrux vs. Avastin Study

While the European Medicines Agency, based in London, has approved the use of Erbitux, produced by...
» read full story June 04th, 2008 - 22:37
Gene Therapy Found to Slow Progression of Fatal Brain Condition

Gene Therapy Found to Slow Progression of Fatal Brain Condition

An experimental gene therapy had positive effects in slowing the progression of Batten disease, or...
» read full story May 14th, 2008 - 14:39
Blindness May be Improved with Breakthrough Gene Therapy

Blindness May be Improved with Breakthrough Gene Therapy

Gene therapy has restored vision partially in patients who were blind in experiments by Seattle...
» read full story April 28th, 2008 - 18:48
Gene Mutation in African-Americans Mimics Beta-Blocker Drugs

Gene Mutation in African-Americans Mimics Beta-Blocker Drugs

New research revealed that a gene variant carried by about 40 percent of African-Americans...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 15:22
New Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Clinical Trial

New Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Clinical Trial

A small clinical trial (conducted by the U.S. military) of an experimental vaccine designed to...
» read full story April 14th, 2008 - 11:19
Gene Alteration Corrects Fragile X Syndrome in Mice

Gene Alteration Corrects Fragile X Syndrome in Mice

A recent study shows that researchers have altered a gene and this allowed them to correct many...
» read full story December 20th, 2007 - 11:12
Lung Transplant Not the Best Solution for Cystic Fibrosis

Lung Transplant Not the Best Solution for Cystic Fibrosis

Lung transplants, which have been seen as a treatment of last resort for cystic fibrosis, seem to...
» read full story November 23rd, 2007 - 14:36
Chemical in Marijuana Fights Breast Cancer

Chemical in Marijuana Fights Breast Cancer

A chemical without psychoactive properties found in Cannabis sativa appears to have very good...
» read full story November 20th, 2007 - 20:37
The Discovery Of New Asthma Gene Could Lead To New Treatment

The Discovery Of New Asthma Gene Could Lead To New Treatment

An international team of scientists reported the discovery of a new gene that is strongly...
» read full story July 05th, 2007 - 20:30
New Parkinson Treatment Shows Promise

New Parkinson Treatment Shows Promise

Parkinson sick people could soon benefit from a new, side-effects free genetic therapy that...
» read full story June 22nd, 2007 - 15:11
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Movies

Two-Time Oscar Nominee Roy Scheider Dies at 75

Two-Time Oscar Nominee Roy Scheider Dies at 75

Two-time Academy Award nominee, Roy Scheider, whom everyone remembers from his role as the fearless...
» read full story February 11th, 2008 - 10:52
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Science

Stem cell breakthrough promises “ethical” bio-replacements

Stem cell breakthrough promises “ethical” bio-replacements

No need to worry about the ethical implications of stem-cell research anymore: American scientists...
» read full story December 23rd, 2007 - 23:47
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