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New Cancer Causing Gene Discovered and Silenced

Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2008

A new gene that is a direct cause of cancer has recently been found by researchers at Oklahoma University. The researchers were also able to suppress this gene, leading to speculation of revolutionary new cancer treatments.

Molecule Found That Can Open Sodium Channels

Posted: Sunday, April 27, 2008

The body's "sodium channels" are crucial in maintaining healthy blood pressure and salt levels. A recent research team has found a molecule that can activate proteins in sodium channels, enabling the balance of sodium levels.

Diabetes Gene Research Breakthrough

Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008

A genetic study of diabetes by scientists from Imperial College has been named as one of the hottest research papers of 2007. We may soon be able to predict who will get Type 2 diabetes.

Parents With High Blood Pressure Pass It On to Their Children

Posted: Friday, April 04, 2008

Individuals who have one or two parents with hypertension appear to have a significantly increased risk of developing elevated blood pressure throughout their adult lives. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, often clusters in families, according to background information in the article. Researchers estimate that between 35 percent and 65 percent of high blood pressure is heritable.

New Software Helps Find Origin of Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008

A new statistical software may be a valuable tool in identifying genetic variations that lead to chronic diseases like diabetes. Mathematicians at Michigan Technological University have used this software to identify 11 genetic variations that might lead to type 2 diabetes.

Genetically Altered Cells More Effective Against HIV

Posted: Thursday, March 27, 2008

Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response is a critical defense mechanism against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the precurser to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) . Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University have recently genetically engineered CTLs in order to make them more efficient in recognizing HIV, and the results were favorable.

Physical Activity Increases Effectiveness of Beta-Cells

Posted: Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Sedentary older people at risk of developing diabetes showed significant improvement in the function of their insulin-making beta cells after just one week of exercise.

2 New LDL Cholesterol Genes Found - Genes Affect Levels of LDL "Bad" Cholesterol, Study Shows

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

An international team of scientists announced its discovery of two genes that affect LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Those genes might make good targets for new drugs that lower LDL cholesterol, the researchers report.

Impaired Fat-burning Gene Worsens Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008

Researchers have discovered new cellular mechanisms that lead to in insulin resistance in people with diabetes.

Genetically Altered Pig Passes Trait Onto Offspring

Posted: Tuesday, January 15, 2008

In 2006, pig embryos were injected with a green fluorescent protein, and three pigs were born with glowing green snouts, tongues and trotters under ultraviolet light. This was a major accomplishment in the field of genetic research, and recently the success has been furthered by one of the three fluorescent pigs passing on the trait to two of her piglets.