Research Frontiers - eBioNews

Research Frontiers - eBioNews

Stem Cells

Adult Mammary Stem Cells in Mice Identified and Isolated for First Time

Stem Cells May Help Treat Heart Failure

Ruling Triggers Call For Stem-cell Research Donations

Stem cell ruling clouds real issues

Human Memory Linked to Brain Cell Turnover

Tuning Into Cell Signals That Tell Where Sensory Organs Will Form Inside the Ear

Applying Stem Cell Technology to Liver Diseases

Human Umbilical Cord Blood Cells Aid Lab Animal Brain Cell Survival After Simulated Stroke

Liver Cells Created from Patients' Skin Cells

FDA Moves to Halt Unproven Stem Cell Treatments

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RNAi & MicroRNA

Nanobiotechnology Advances Point to Medical Applications

Patent Allowance Protects Marina Biotech Key Delivery Technology for RNAi Therapeutics

Jefferson Scientists Receive Grant to Study Genetics of Platelet Gene Expression

In Addition To Vaccines, Rockefeller Foundation Presents Anti-Fertility GM Food for “Widespread Use”

Marina Biotech Announces Allowance of Fundamental RNAi Delivery Patent From U.S. Patent Office

Comprehensive Modeling of MicroRNA Targets Predicts Functional Non-conserved and Non-canonical Sites

Role of MicroRNA-199a-5p and Discoidin Domain Receptor 1 in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma Invasion

Chronic Drinking Linked to Circadian Disruptions

UC Davis Gets NIH Funding Boost For Prostate Cancer Research

NIH Awards Nearly $400K to Support Heart-Related miRNA Research

>> More in: RNAi & MicroRNA

Neurosciences

Eye Movements Reveal Readers’ Wandering Minds

How Information Is Coded in the Brain: New Theory About Signal Propagation

Neuronal Diversity Makes a Difference, Research Finds

Traumatic Brain Injury Is The Focus Of TBSI Annual Neuroscience Symposium

'Neural Inertia' May Explain The Brain's Resistance To Changes In Consciousness

General-purpose Brain Circuits Used To Solve Major Moral Decisions

Study Shows Brain Trauma Associated With Lifelong Conditions That Affect Quality Of Life And Mortality

Neuronal Diversity Makes A Difference, Says Carnegie Mellon Study

Neuron-Damaging Mechanism Discovered in Mouse Model of Inherited ALS

Scientists Find Link In Humans Between Nerve Cell Production, Memory

>> More in: Neurosciences

Biomarkers & Drug Targets

Stopping Colon Cancer by Activating Anti-Cancer Genes

'Toolbox of MiniPromoters' for Gene Research and Therapy Created

New Genomic Marker for Tuberculosis May Help Identify Patients Who Will Develop the Disease

Fluoride in Water Prevents Adult Tooth Loss, Study Suggests

Medicine Reaches the Target With the Help of Magnets

Artificial Enzyme Removes Natural Poison

Advanced Melanoma: New Targeted Therapy Successful in More Than 80 Percent of Patients

Hydrophobic Proteins: Potential Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer

Use the Common Cold Virus to Target and Disrupt Cancer Cells?

New Approach for Cancer Medication Discovered: Researchers Demonstrate Rocking Movement in Anti-Stress Protein Hsp90

>> More in: Biomarkers & Drug Targets

Genomics & Proteomics

Physically Active Lifestyle May Reduce Genetic Predisposition To Obesity

Anti-Cancer Gene To Be Activated By Researchers

Ticagrelor Is Better Than Clopidogrel To Prevent Blood Clots Regardless Of Genetic Profile, Thus Eliminating Need For Genetic Testing

Genetic Variation In Key Cell Pumping Mechanism Reduces Clopidogrel Treatment Effects, Leaving Those Affected At Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk

Analysis Of Ashkenazi Jewish Genomes Reveals Diversity, History

Sequencing The Genomes Of 2 Ant Species May Help Unlock The Mysteries Of Human Aging And Behavior

Study Points To Key Genetic Driver Of Severe Allergic Asthma

Apple Genome Decoded By Scientists

All Genes In 1 Go

Analysis Of Ashkenazi Jewish Genomes Reveals Diversity, History

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Systems Bio & Personalized Med

Personalized Medicine: Molecular Imaging Predicts Treatment Success in Many Cancers

Personalized Medicine: Molecular Imaging Predicts Treatment Success in Many Cancers

Nanobiotechnology Advances Point to Medical Applications

Live Imaging Puts New Light on Stem Cell Division

Sensitivity to Alcohol Odors May Indicate a Genetic Predisposition to Alcohol Dependence

Researchers To Activate Anti-Cancer Gene

UBC Researchers Unveil 'toolbox Of MiniPromoters' For Gene Research And Therapy

'Toolbox of MiniPromoters' for Gene Research and Therapy Created

Stress Protein Hsp12 Provides A Cellular Survival Mechanism Never Seen Before

Fat Serves As Cells' Built-In PH Sensor: UBC Research

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Cancer Research

Microsoft Excel-Based Algorithm Predicts Cancer Prognosis

New Infrared Light May Open New Frontier in Fighting Cancer, Tay Sachs

Personalized Medicine: Molecular Imaging Predicts Treatment Success in Many Cancers

Socioeconomic Status Predicts Survival of Canadian Cancer Patients

New Evidence That Fat Cells Are Not Just Dormant Storage Depots for Calories

Multiple Sclerosis Activity Changes With the Seasons, Research Finds

Study Points to Key Genetic Driver of Severe Allergic Asthma

Hair Color, Socioeconomic Status Among Risk Factors for Recurring Basal Cell Carcinoma

'Co-Conspirator' Cells Could Hold Key to Melanoma Prediction, Prevention

Step Toward a New Sunscreen? Plant Agents Show Promise in Preventing Skin Cancer

>> More in: Cancer Research

Bio-Chip & Nanotechnology

The Perfect Nanocube: Precise Control of Size, Shape and Composition

High-Speed Filter Uses Electrified Nanostructures to Purify Water at Low Cost

Tiny Logo Demonstrates Advanced Display Technology Using Nano-Thin Metal Sheets

Hong Kong Researchers Break New Ground In Nanotechnology

Prediction of Intrinsic Magnetism at Silicon Surfaces Could Lead to Single-Spin Magnetoelectronics

'Greening' Your Flat Screen TV: Engineers Develop an Organic LED Light Source for Home Electronics, Medicine and Clean Energy

Trouble With Sputter? Blame Giant Nanoparticles

Microneedle, Quantum Dot Study Opens Door to New Clinical Cancer Tools

Nanobiotechnology-Manipulated Light Particles Used to Accelerate Algae Growth

Cluster Bomb for Cancer Care: Nano-Vehicle Delivers Chemotherapy Treatments on Target

>> More in: Bio-Chip & Nanotechnology

Infectious Disease

'Biosensors' on Four Feet Detect Animals Infected With Bird Flu

Treatment for S. Aureus Skin Infection Works in Mouse Model

Mosquitoes Use Several Different Kinds of Odor Sensors to Track Human Prey

Antibacterial Peptide Could Aid In Treating Soldiers' Burn Wound Infections

Researchers Exploring 'Fusion Strategy' Against E. Coli

Thrifty Bacteria Thrive

The 'Defense' Cells That Help Throughout The Body - Macrophages

Mumps Vaccine Coverage Should Be Improved, Study Finds

Egg Cooling Would Lessen Salmonella Illnesses, Scientist Says

Scientists Unveil Structure of Adenovirus, the Largest High-Resolution Complex Ever Found

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Biomedical Imaging

Cancer Center To Be The First In Europe To Install A CyberKnife VSI System, The Latest Generation Of The CyberKnife System

InfraReDx Receives FDA Clearance For LipiScan™ IVUS Coronary Imaging System

Staggered Radiologist Work Shifts Improve Patient Care, Study Suggests

Study Suggests That Staggered Radiologist Work Shifts Improve Patient Care

Study: Explosion Of Medical Imaging Due Partly To Overuse

New Insights Into Detecting Osteoarthritis Via Sodium MRI, NYU Researchers Find

Scientists Succeed in Filming Organs and Joints in Real Time Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Secrets of the Gecko Foot Help Robot Climb

Sodium MRI Gives New Insights Into Detecting Osteoarthritis

Surgical Robot Could Be Used for Long-Distance Regional Anesthesia

>> More in: Biomedical Imaging

Bio-Energy and Clean Tech

Rothschild residents sound off on biomass proposal

200-Fold Boost in Fuel Cell Efficiency Advances 'Personalized Energy Systems'

Scientist IDs genes that promise to make biofuel production more efficient, economical

ALCOA, Genera Energy partner to grow switchgrass in Blount County

B.C. wood pellets a green hit in Europe - but not Alberta

New York adopts law to require 2% biodiesel in heating oil

Solarvest BioEnergy Establishes R&D Agreement With Dalhousie University

Photosynthetic bioenergy foam competes for US$50,000

Americans Using Less Energy, More Renewables

LEDs Promise Brighter Future, Not Necessarily Greener

>> More in: Bio-Energy & Clean Tech

Ag-Bio & Bio-Agriculture

Researchers discover novel mechanism protecting plants against freezing

New Bee Species Discovered in Downtown Toronto

Fertilizer Chemicals Linked to Animal Developmental Woes

In Drought-Prone Sahel, Scientists Roll out Innovative System for Producing Vegetables

The Philippines first to grow Vitamin A-fortified 'Golden Rice'

Tanzania to begin confined trials for growing genetically modified cotton

Beet Growers Ask: 'What About Next Year?'

AgriLife research identifies wheat streak resistance gene

China told to develop its own GM food

Bill on GM food likely to be tabled next week

>> More in: Ag-Bio & Bio-Agriculture

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