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Older twins hold the key to ageing well

Around 300 sets of twins who are 65 or older will take part in one of the largest studies of brain ageing ever undertaken in Australia.

30 Aug 2006

Morphotek granted two European technology patents

Morphotek has announced that the European Patent Office has given a "Decision of Grant" regarding the Company's US Patent 6,921,666 entitled "Methods for Generating Hypermutable Yeast" and US Patent 6,737,268 entitled "A Method for Generating Genetically Altered Antigens."

30 Aug 2006

Obesity affects survival odds for ovarian cancer

According to research in the U.S. obese women get more aggressive ovarian cancers, have a shorter time before the cancer recurs and a shorter survival compared to women who are not obese.

29 Aug 2006

Chink in the armour of H5N1 bird flu virus

British scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their development of a bird flu drug that could treat humans in the event of an outbreak.

20 Aug 2006

School-based programs can curb aggressive behaviors in students

According to the authors, the most effective programs are those that help students learn key social skills such as listening, thinking about the feelings of others, working cooperatively and being assertive in constructive ways.

17 Aug 2006

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation achieves Federal appropriations for asbestos-cancer research

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) has announced two historic victories in federal research funding to combat the deadly asbestos-related cancer.

16 Aug 2006

Male circumcision, microbicides and other tools set to change HIV prevention landscape

In a new report released this week, fifty top AIDS experts warn that a range of promising new HIV prevention approaches are nearing completion of clinical trials, but the world is unprepared to ensure widespread access for those in need.

15 Aug 2006

New treatment for septic shock

A potential new treatment for septic shock and other inflammatory diseases has been discovered by Monash Institute researchers.

14 Aug 2006

Scientific breakthrough could mean greater protection for asthmatics

Colds are known to be a major trigger of asthma attacks and asthmatics are far more likely to suffer a severe attack during a cold and even end up being hospitalised.

From Asthma + Lung UK 14 Aug 2006

Metabolic syndrome may be treatable thanks to a newly discovered role for a regulatory gene

Single gene may contribute to the body's responses to caloric restriction and may explain some aspects of the Atkins Diet.

8 Aug 2006

Enrichment of regulatory CD4+CD25+ T cells by inhibition of phospholipase D signaling

A signaling molecule with an affinity for alcohol has yielded a rapid, inexpensive way to make large numbers of immune cells that work like beat cops keeping misguided cells from attacking the body.

8 Aug 2006

Prospective Huntington At Risk Observational Study

Doctors have completed the first step of a unique medical research study, evaluating 1,001 individuals at risk of developing Huntington's disease who do not know - nor do they want to know - whether they carry the genetic defect that causes the condition.

8 Aug 2006

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Older twins hold the key to ageing well

Morphotek granted two European technology patents

Obesity affects survival odds for ovarian cancer

Chink in the armour of H5N1 bird flu virus

School-based programs can curb aggressive behaviors in students

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation achieves Federal appropriations for asbestos-cancer research

Male circumcision, microbicides and other tools set to change HIV prevention landscape

New treatment for septic shock

Scientific breakthrough could mean greater protection for asthmatics

Metabolic syndrome may be treatable thanks to a newly discovered role for a regulatory gene

Enrichment of regulatory CD4+CD25+ T cells by inhibition of phospholipase D signaling

Prospective Huntington At Risk Observational Study

Effects of sleep deprivation on the brain

DNA of human embryonic stem cells is chemically modified in a characteristic, predictable pattern

Eszopiclone significantly improves sleep in elderly people with chronic insomnia

Belfer Foundation funds new translational cancer institute

Digital magnetofluidics holds hope for better medicine

Psychotherapeutic interventions for cannabis abuse

Gene variant increases risk of type 2 diabetes - but healthy lifestyle changes reduce genetic risk

Latest sequencing targets for NHGRI

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