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Researcher who identifed genetic cause and possible treatment for Marfan syndrome honored

Public release date: 29-Mar-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Elizabeth Lynch elynch@marchofdimes.com 914-997-4286 March of Dimes Foundation CHARLOTTE, NC — A long-time clinician and researcher on Marfan syndrome who helped identify the syndrome’s genetic cause and a potential treatment will be honored by the March of Dimes. Harry (Hal) Dietz, MD, the Victor A. McKusick Professor of Institute of Genetic Medicine and Professor of Pediatrics, at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, will receive the March of Dimes/Colonel Harland Sanders Award for Lifetime Achievement in the field of genetic sciences. Continue reading

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Stem Cells reports results of Neuralstem ALS Phase I trial

Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Amex: CUR) announced that safety results from the first 12 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) to receive its stem cells were reported online in the peer-reviewed publication, Stem Cells, on March 13th. Continue reading

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Fatigued? It might be time to check your Vitamin D levels

Dr. Michele Couri can pinpoint precisely when the notion of Vitamin D deficiency crossed her radar – at an integrative medicine conference in fall 2009. “There wasn’t one lecture that didn’t bring up Vitamin D,” she said Continue reading

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Researchers identify genetic basis of tropical foot and leg lymphedema

Public release date: 28-Mar-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Raymond MacDougall macdougallr@mail.nih.gov 301-402-0911 NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute Farmers in the highlands of southern Ethiopia scratch out a subsistence living from the region’s volcanic red clay. The soil supports the farms, but fine-grained, volcanic rock particles in the dirt threaten the farmers and their families Continue reading

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New Layer of Genetic Information Discovered

Newswise A hidden and never before recognized layer of information in the genetic code has been uncovered by a team of scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) thanks to a technique developed at UCSF called ribosome profiling, which enables the measurement of gene activity inside living cells including the speed with which proteins are made. By measuring the rate of protein production in bacteria, the team discovered that slight genetic alterations could have a dramatic effect. This was true even for seemingly insignificant genetic changes known as silent mutations, which swap out a single DNA letter without changing the ultimate gene product. Continue reading

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New layer of genetic information helps determine how fast proteins are produced

ScienceDaily (Mar. 28, 2012) A hidden and never before recognized layer of information in the genetic code has been uncovered by a team of scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) thanks to a technique developed at UCSF called ribosome profiling, which enables the measurement of gene activity inside living cells — including the speed with which proteins are made. By measuring the rate of protein production in bacteria, the team discovered that slight genetic alterations could have a dramatic effect. Continue reading

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University of Miami’s nanotechnology institute gets $7.5 million donation

The University of Miamis biomedical nanotechnology institute got a little closer to finding a cure for blindness and diabetes and improving cancer treatment, thanks to a $7.5 million donation announced Tuesday. Continue reading

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Researchers identify genetic causes in nearly 1 in 5 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy

Published on March 28, 2012 at 2:37 AM Researchers have identified genetic causes in nearly 1 in 5 patients who suffer a type of heart failure called dilated cardiomyopathy. Carolyn Jones, MD, PhD, of Loyola University Medical Center, is co-author of the study, published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure. First author is Neal Lakdawala, MD, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Continue reading

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Genetic causes found in nearly 1 in 5 patients with dilated cardiomyopathy heart failure

Public release date: 27-Mar-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Jim Ritter jritter@lumc.edu 708-216-2445 Loyola University Health System MAYWOOD, Ill. — Researchers have identified genetic causes in nearly 1 in 5 patients who suffer a type of heart failure called dilated cardiomyopathy. Continue reading

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Bone marrow stem cells can improve heart function, study suggests

ScienceDaily (Mar. 26, 2012) A research network led by a Mayo Clinic physician found that stem cells derived from heart failure patients’ own bone marrow and injected into their hearts improved the function of the left ventricle, the heart’s pumping chamber. Researchers also found that certain types of the stem cells were associated with the largest improvement and warrant further study. Continue reading

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Researchers unravel genetic mechanism of fatty liver disease in obese children

Public release date: 26-Mar-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Karen N. Peart karen.peart@yale.edu 203-432-1326 Yale University Obese youths with particular genetic variants may be more prone to fatty liver disease, a leading cause of chronic liver disease in children and adolescents in industrialized countries, according to new findings by Yale School of Medicine researchers. Continue reading

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Genetic Causes Found in 17 Percent of Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Heart Failure

Newswise MAYWOOD, Ill. — Researchers have identified genetic causes in nearly 1 in 5 patients who suffer a type of heart failure called dilated cardiomyopathy. Carolyn Jones, MD, PhD, of Loyola University Medical Center, is co-author of the study, published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure Continue reading

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Synthetic pasta-like objects are major chemistry advances for regenerative medicine

Medicine’s recipe for keeping older people active and functioning in their homes and workplaces – and healing younger people injured in catastrophic accidents – may include “noodle gels” and other lab-made invisible filaments that resemble uncooked spaghetti with nanoscale dimensions, a scientist said here today at the 243rd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Continue reading

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Soon, noodle gels 'may become tools of regenerative medicine'

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Medicine's recipe for keeping older people active and functioning in their homes and workplaces and healing younger people injured in catastrophic accidents may include “noodle gels” and other lab-made invisible filaments that resemble uncooked spaghetti with nanoscale dimensions, a scientist has claimed. Continue reading

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Response Genetics, Inc. Announces Appointment of Stephanie Astrow, Ph.D., as Vice President, Research and Development

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Response Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:RGDX – News), a company focused on the development and commercialization of molecular diagnostic tests for cancer, announced today the addition of Stephanie H. Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic's focus on integration on display at Mall of America

Mayo Clinic is expecting a huge turnout this weekend at the Mall of America. Continue reading

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Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine for Cardiac Care by Dr. Victor Dzau – Video


22-03-2012 12:16 Dr. Victor Dzau is a physician and pioneering translational research scientist, and is widely recognized as one of the most influential medical leaders worldwide. Continue reading

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Ethics questions posed by 'precision medicine' are weighty, speaker tells HSU forum

What: Honors Forum on Faith and Intellect; topic is bioethics When: Noon to 1 p.m. today Where: Hardin-Simmons University, in the multipurpose room of the Johnson Building. Keynote speaker: Dr. Continue reading

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New Study Points to Blood Testing for Food Intolerance as Important Tool in Obesity Fight

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Report Supports Value of Food Intolerance Testing TORONTO , March 22, 2012 /CNW/ – Gemoscan Canada , Inc. Continue reading

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Gemoscan Canada, Inc.: New Study Points to Blood Testing for Food Intolerance as Important Tool in Obesity Fight

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire -03/22/12)- Gemoscan Canada, Inc. (TSX-V: GES.V – News) (Munich: 1GE.MU – News) welcomes a new study published in the Journal of Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy that points to food sensitivity as a key culprit in obesity. Continue reading

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