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MicroRNA Helps Prevent Tumors
28.2.2007 | Press monitoring
A microRNA directly regulates a gene implicated in human cancers, researchers from Whitehead Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology report in the February 22nd online issue of Science.
All Types of Carbon Nanotubes Penetrate Wide Variety of Cell Membranes
27.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Over the past two years, researchers have demonstrated repeatedly that certain types of carbon nanotubes are among the most effective materials known for transporting proteins, genes, and drug molecules across the cell membrane.
Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Genetic Mutation, Mayo Clinic Study Shows
27.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Every day for 10 years, a seemingly heart-healthy 53-year-old woman experienced rapid and irregular heartbeats. She had no personal or family history of hypertension or hyperthyroidism.
Double trouble impedes cloning
26.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Like any good mother cow, she scampered around the pen, doing her best to stay between her calf and curious visitors. The odd thing was that the "mother" was a black-and-white Holstein, but her calf was a stocky, reddish-brown Texas Longhorn.
Scientists produce neurons from human skin
25.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Breakthrough could lead to revolutionary advances in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.
Microfluidic chip helps solve cellular mating puzzle
24.2.2007 | Press monitoring
Using a biochemical version of a computer chip, a team led by Johns Hopkins researchers has solved a long-standing mystery related to the mating habits of yeast cells.
Cloning of prawns Boon for Indian export sector
23.2.2007 | Press monitoring
A Centrally-aided research project of the Calicut University Zoology department has made a path-breaking feat in the field of genetic engineering and cloning, which can have a tremendous impact in the export of prawns, the country’s major source of foreign exchange.
New ultrathin silicon filter may lead to better kidney dialysis machines
23.2.2007 | Press monitoring
A new, ultraslim silicon film may be just the thing for filtering molecules of different sizes, such as the waste products removed during kidney dialysis.
Nanotubes transport gene therapy drug into T-cells known to block HIV from entering cells in vitro
22.2.2007 | Press monitoring
A promising approach to gene therapy involves short DNA fragments (interfering RNA) that bind to specific genes and block their "translation" into the corresponding, disease-related protein.
RNAi Shows Promise In Gene Therapy
22.2.2007 | Press monitoring
A biological phenomenon called RNA interference could be an effective gene therapy technique. RNAi gene therapy has been used to effectively shut down the viruses that cause hepatitis and HIV in mice.
