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Gene Expression is the process by which a gene gets turned on in a cell to make RNA and proteins. Gene expression may be measured by looking at the RNA, or the protein made from the RNA, or what the protein does in a cell.

Researchers identify novel therapeutic approach for most frequent genetic cause of ALS

A team of scientists led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have identified a novel therapeutic approach for the most frequent genetic cause of ALS, a disorder of the regions of the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement, and frontal temporal degeneration, the second most frequent dementia.

10 Nov 2013

Discovery could rev up body's immune response to infection, autoimmune diseases

UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report that disrupting the light-dark cycle of mice increased their susceptibility to inflammatory disease, indicating that the production of a key immune cell is controlled by the body's circadian clock.

8 Nov 2013

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (formerly known as NARSAD, the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression), under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, President & CEO, has announced the latest recipients of its NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grants.

8 Nov 2013

RNA molecule present in the blood could someday be a diagnostic marker for pancreatic cancer

An Indiana University cancer researcher has demonstrated that a particular molecule is present in the blood of most pancreatic cancer patients, suggesting it could someday be a diagnostic marker for the disease.

8 Nov 2013

Researchers identify markers of social disability in 2 to 6-month-old infants

Researchers at Marcus Autism Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine have identified signs of autism present in the first months of life.

7 Nov 2013

New study could help lead to prevention and treatment of heart failure in diabetics

Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have discovered one of the pathogenic components of diabetes in the heart, as published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.

7 Nov 2013

Wild blueberries: 2 cups a day may keep the doctor away

Wild blueberries are a rich source of phytochemicals called polyphenols, which have been reported by a growing number of studies to exert a wide array of protective health benefits. A new study by researchers at the University of Maine adds to this growing body of evidence.

6 Nov 2013

Research: Chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before reaching bloodstream

New research shows that chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. With these changes, the cells are primed to fight an infection or trauma that doesn't actually exist, leading to an overabundance of the inflammation that is linked to many health problems.

6 Nov 2013

Offspring born to stressed mothers show stress-induced changes

Children of survivors of extremely stressful life events face adjustment challenges of their own, as has been most carefully studied among the children of Nazi Death Camp survivors. This "intergenerational" transmission of stress response has been studied predominately from the psychological perspective. However, recent research points to biological contributions as well.

5 Nov 2013

Scientists identify new algorithm to distinguish two subtypes of malignant melanoma

Scientists of the University of Ulm and Columbia University have discovered a diagnostic algorithm to distinguish two subtypes of malignant melanoma. Desmoplastic and spindle cell melanoma may look alike - they often resemble little scars or retractions of the skin - but differ in prognosis and therapeutic options.

4 Nov 2013

Scientists uncover new mechanism through which gene expression is regulated

A new study by Weill Cornell Medical College scientists reveals a mechanism through which the expression of genes is controlled -- a finding that highlights genetic mutations that can impair the timing of gene expression.

31 Oct 2013

Epigenetics may be useful target to stop the growth, spread and relapse of cancer

A review article by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine suggests that epigenetics may be a useful target to stop the growth, spread and relapse of cancer. The findings are published online in Volume 14 of the International Journal of Molecular Science.

31 Oct 2013

Researchers overcome obstacle to using viruses to deliver therapeutic genes

Scientists in The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found a way to overcome one of the biggest obstacles to using viruses to deliver therapeutic genes: how to keep the immune system from neutralizing the virus before it can deliver its genetic payload. In a study published recently in Molecular Therapy, researchers found that giving subjects a treatment to temporarily rid the body of antibodies provides the virus safe passage to targeted cells, allowing it to release a corrective or replacement gene to treat disease.

30 Oct 2013

Blood levels of microRNAs may serve as diagnostic tool for thyroid cancer, but more research needed

A new analysis has found that the presence of short segments of genetic material (known as microRNA) within papillary thyroid cancer tumors suggests a likelihood of recurrence after patients undergo surgery.

29 Oct 2013

Current drugs may harbor small-cell lung cancer promise

Scientists have identified several existing non-oncology drug classes that may have potential as a treatment for small-cell lung cancer, especially for patients with chemoresistant and metastatic disease.

28 Oct 2013

Study: Gene Expression Classifier test reduces unnecessary surgeries in thyroid nodule assessment

The latest study co-led by a CU School of Medicine researcher has confirmed that a Gene Expression Classifier (GEC) test can drastically reduce the problem of unnecessary surgeries in thyroid nodule assessment.

25 Oct 2013

Just 13 days in space may cause changes in eye structure, gene expression

Just 13 days in space may be enough to cause profound changes in eye structure and gene expression, report researchers from Houston Methodist, NASA Johnson Space Center, and two other institutions in the October 2013 issue of Gravitational and Space Research.

25 Oct 2013

Older people with diabetes more likely to develop cognitive deterioration and Alzheimer's disease

Diabetes and dementia are rising dramatically in the United States and worldwide. In the last few years, epidemiological data has accrued showing that older people with diabetes are significantly more likely to develop cognitive deterioration and increased susceptibility to onset of dementia related to Alzheimer's disease.

24 Oct 2013

Researchers reveal why sleep deprivation increases risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes

The fact that sleep deprivation has an impact on the function of the human immune system is well known. In their latest study, the University of Helsinki research group Sleep Team has now discovered new biological links between sleep loss and the immune system. The results provide at least a partial explanation of why sleep deprivation increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

24 Oct 2013

Study could enhance process of reprogramming adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells

Bioengineers at the University of California, Berkeley, have shown that physical cues can replace certain chemicals when nudging mature cells back to a pluripotent stage, capable of becoming any cell type in the body.

23 Oct 2013

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Researchers identify novel therapeutic approach for most frequent genetic cause of ALS

Discovery could rev up body's immune response to infection, autoimmune diseases

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation announces recipients of NARSAD Investigator Grants

RNA molecule present in the blood could someday be a diagnostic marker for pancreatic cancer

Researchers identify markers of social disability in 2 to 6-month-old infants

New study could help lead to prevention and treatment of heart failure in diabetics

Wild blueberries: 2 cups a day may keep the doctor away

Research: Chronic stress changes gene activity in immune cells before reaching bloodstream

Offspring born to stressed mothers show stress-induced changes

Scientists identify new algorithm to distinguish two subtypes of malignant melanoma

Scientists uncover new mechanism through which gene expression is regulated

Epigenetics may be useful target to stop the growth, spread and relapse of cancer

Researchers overcome obstacle to using viruses to deliver therapeutic genes

Blood levels of microRNAs may serve as diagnostic tool for thyroid cancer, but more research needed

Current drugs may harbor small-cell lung cancer promise

Study: Gene Expression Classifier test reduces unnecessary surgeries in thyroid nodule assessment

Just 13 days in space may cause changes in eye structure, gene expression

Older people with diabetes more likely to develop cognitive deterioration and Alzheimer's disease

Researchers reveal why sleep deprivation increases risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes

Study could enhance process of reprogramming adult cells into embryonic-like stem cells

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