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Learning about protein structure is especially relevant for treating illnesses that alter protein function

The field of structural genomics - the study of the three dimensional geometric structures of proteins - is complicated by vast amounts of data, expensive experiments and cumbersome methods of analysis.

24 Jun 2004

Freeze-dried sugar helps keep heat-sensitive, protein-based drugs working at room temperature

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but it may take only a thin coating of freeze-dried sugar to keep insulin, vaccines and other heat-sensitive, protein-based drugs working reliably even when stored at room temperature and above.

23 Jun 2004

New computer cluster will help understanding of how human cells and organs work

A new computer cluster funded by the University of Sheffield and located within the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, will help scientists to improve their understanding of how human cells and organs work.

22 Jun 2004

Genetically engineering viruses to carry a suicide gene into ovarian cancer cells

Genetically engineering viruses to carry a suicide gene into ovarian cancer cells could become a potent way to tackle the disease, a leading Cancer Research UK scientist reveals at a conference in Glasgow today (Tuesday).

22 Jun 2004

Key signal in mice that tells stem cells to commit to becoming fat cells

The Hopkins team discovered that adding a single protein, dubbed BMP4, induced mouse stem cells to become fat cells. A very similar signal is likely to be involved in humans, too, say the scientists.

21 Jun 2004

Class of molecules that could lead to treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, arthritis, and heart disease

By making use of model compounds in drug design, chemists at the University of California, San Diego identified a class of molecules that could lead to treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, arthritis, and heart disease.

21 Jun 2004

Australian frog could boost the prospects of maintaining human muscle strength into old age

Scientific studies of a unique Australian frog could lead to the development of new ways to improve livestock production levels and boost the prospects of maintaining human muscle strength into old age.

21 Jun 2004

Targeting a gene that protects cancer cells from the lethal effects of radiotherapy could help improve the impact of treatment

Targeting a gene that protects cancer cells from the lethal effects of radiotherapy could help improve the impact of treatment, a leading Cancer Research UK scientist will tell conference delegates in Glasgow this week.

21 Jun 2004

New gene found in genetic wasteland

In a region of DNA long considered a genetic wasteland, Harvard Medical School researchers have discovered a new class of gene.

20 Jun 2004

First license to begin research involving therapeutic cloning

A special licensing committee of the UK Human Fertilization & Embryology Authority (HFEA) met on June 16 in London to decide whether to grant a license to scientists at The Center for Life at Newcastle University.

20 Jun 2004

EU rules to govern tissue engineering

Tissue engineering - already used to build skin and bone - still holds enormous medical potential. The Commission plans to release a comprehensive package of EU rules to govern this promising field.

17 Jun 2004

Recommended guidelines to govern genetic testing in Europe

Genetic testing may soon prove that prevention is better than cure. However, the emerging practice could have certain less desirable ethical and practical implications.

17 Jun 2004

A natural molecule that blocks a key bacterial enzymes could lead to a new generation of antibiotics

Rutgers scientists have deciphered the complex mechanics of microcin J25 (MccJ25), a tiny, natural molecule that acts like a cork in a bottle to block a key bacterial enzyme – potentially leading to a new generation of antibiotics.

17 Jun 2004

Computer programme simulates emergency response when a city is hit by a natural disaster

Dealing with disasters could become a lot easier thanks to a computer programme developed by a team of researchers at The University of Auckland.

17 Jun 2004

3dgenome program should lead to a breakthrough in our understanding of how our genome functions

Under the EU Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) for Research and Development (2002-2006) 2.2 million Euros have been awarded to the 3DGENOME-research program.

17 Jun 2004

A DNA fingerprinting technology will allow documents to be authenticated with an accuracy of billions to one

The system, which uses DNA fingerprinting, will allow documents to be authenticated with an accuracy of billions to one against duplication, according to the Australian scientists working on the system.

17 Jun 2004

Computer cluster helps understand how human cells and organs work

This will ultimately lead to more effective ways of treating cardiovascular disease and cancer as well as other diseases. It will also eventually allow doctors to tailor treatment in a way specific to that patient rather than a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach.

17 Jun 2004

Application from the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life to make human embryonic stem cells

The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) is currently considering a licence application from the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life to make human embryonic stem cells using cell nuclear transfer - a technique also known as therapeutic cloning.

16 Jun 2004

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority reviews the first request by British scientists to clone human embryos today

The Newcastle University team plans to use stem cells from cloned embryos to treat diabetes. The pending decision could potentially open up new possibilities for the treatment of incurable diseases, as well as dividing the British scientific community as many believe therapeutic cloning to be unethical.

16 Jun 2004

New material, cellular perfluoroelastomers could revolutionise surgery and save lives

The proprietary material was originally developed by the Manchester based company to make artificial blood vessels, used to replace diseased arteries which can lead to heart attacks and strokes, and is capable of making significant improvements in surgery for vascular disease.

16 Jun 2004

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Learning about protein structure is especially relevant for treating illnesses that alter protein function

Freeze-dried sugar helps keep heat-sensitive, protein-based drugs working at room temperature

New computer cluster will help understanding of how human cells and organs work

Genetically engineering viruses to carry a suicide gene into ovarian cancer cells

Key signal in mice that tells stem cells to commit to becoming fat cells

Class of molecules that could lead to treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer, arthritis, and heart disease

Australian frog could boost the prospects of maintaining human muscle strength into old age

Targeting a gene that protects cancer cells from the lethal effects of radiotherapy could help improve the impact of treatment

New gene found in genetic wasteland

First license to begin research involving therapeutic cloning

EU rules to govern tissue engineering

Recommended guidelines to govern genetic testing in Europe

A natural molecule that blocks a key bacterial enzymes could lead to a new generation of antibiotics

Computer programme simulates emergency response when a city is hit by a natural disaster

3dgenome program should lead to a breakthrough in our understanding of how our genome functions

A DNA fingerprinting technology will allow documents to be authenticated with an accuracy of billions to one

Computer cluster helps understand how human cells and organs work

Application from the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life to make human embryonic stem cells

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority reviews the first request by British scientists to clone human embryos today

New material, cellular perfluoroelastomers could revolutionise surgery and save lives

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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