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Scientists morph skin cells from heart failure patients into healthy cardiac tissue05-23-12
New strategy reactivates genes to suppress cancer05-21-12
Malaria's genetic secrets open door to new drug targets05-21-12
2 proteins appear crucial for aggressive cancer metamorphosis 05-17-12
Celery extract shrinks difficult breast cancer tumor in mouse trials05-18-12
Researchers find novel way to treat anxiety05-17-12
Gene therapy = fountain of youth in mice05-16-12
Scientist uses stem cells to rebuild bone05-14-12
How do you make a deaf mouse hear? Emory University tries gene therapy05-11-12
Compounds may combat cancers by reversing p53 mutation05-14-12
Preclinical breakthrough: Scientists beat rare skin cancer tumors05-10-12
Researchers cure Type 1 diabetes in mice05-10-12
Transplanted mouse fetal cells morph into viable rat kidneys05-09-12
Researchers find key to premature aging syndrome05-08-12
Honeybee substance freezes prostate cancer growth (Hint, it's not honey)05-07-12
Controversial bird flu study details revealed05-07-12
Stem cells grown from skin treat muscular dystrophy in mice05-04-12
University of Miami gains $10M to expand stem cell R&D05-04-12
U Miami gains $10M to expand stem cell R&D05-04-12
Bioterrorism concerns vanquished, Nature publishes bird flu paper05-02-12
Stem cell/gene therapy holds HIV at bay in mouse trials05-02-12
U.K. scientists map structure of crucial obesity receptor region04-30-12
Potential Alzheimer's treatment disrupts amyloid protein formation04-30-12
Cleveland Clinic researcher seeks funds to advance breast cancer vaccine into human trials04-30-12
U-M registers second stem cell line as research fight continues04-27-12
Non-stem cell treatment rebuilds heart muscle in a mouse04-27-12
Stay calm, folks: Highly anxious mice developed more aggressive cancer04-26-12
Stay calm, folks: Highly anxious mice developed more agressive cancer04-26-12
Johns Hopkins researchers find gene tied to CF secondary complication04-23-12
Powerful protein halts DNA damage and may block tumors04-23-12
Swedish scientists identify stem cells that form new brain material04-23-12
Beyond stem cells: Scientists explore three new paths04-22-12
Nanotech-boosted drug lessens cerebral palsy symptoms in rabbits04-19-12
Scientists successfully replicate synthetic DNA 04-19-12
German scientists generate nerve cells directly from skin/umbilical cells04-11-12
Surging research in Asia is an opportunity for us04-16-12
UCLA morphs stem cells into T-cell missiles that seek and destroy HIV04-12-12
Injected protein clumps trigger Parkinson's progression in mice04-16-12
Mayo team spies new class of breast cancer mutation04-16-12
Drug derived from Chinese herb aided brain tumor-stricken mice04-13-12
UCLA morphs stem cells into T-cell missiles that seek out and destroy HIV04-12-12
Germans scientists generate nerve cells directly from skin/umbilical cells04-11-12
Drug tackles Fragile X/autism symptoms in mice04-12-12
Novel drug blasts leukemia in zebra fish04-09-12
Novel drug blasts leukemia in zebrafish04-09-12
Three studies back notion of autism erupting from genetic mutations04-06-12
Tarantula venom, baking soda explored to fight breast cancer 04-09-12
Salk scientists eye 2 new targets against type 2 diabetes04-09-12
Novartis drug discovery repairs arthritic knees in mice04-06-12
BU induces embryonic stem cells to grow lung, thyroid progenitors in lab04-05-12
Australian team produces bone stem cells, no marrow required04-02-12
Check out the new and improved FierceBiotech Research website04-03-12
Study: DNA sequencing dubious as disease prevention tool04-03-12
Stanford CD47 breakthrough fights tumors in multiple cancers03-30-12
Cadre of scientists compile volumes of data on cancer cell weaknesses03-30-12
Radiation-infused nanoparticles wiped out brain tumors in rats03-29-12
Australian team produce bone stem cells, no marrow required04-02-12
Deadly mushroom defeats human pancreatic cancer in mice04-02-12
New drug blocks brain cancer advance, making chemo kill easier03-28-12
Researchers coax immature brain stem cells from connective tissue03-22-12
Protein deficiency a tantalizing key to type 2 diabetes 03-23-12
NEJM: Blame chronic diarrhea on mutated gene 03-23-12
Infant trauma, genetics combine to boost schizophrenia odds03-26-12
The Vatican cancels stem cell conference 03-26-12
Stem cell research progress proliferating in 201203-22-12
Protein deficiency seen as tantalizing key to type 2 diabetes 03-23-12
Researchers coaxed immature brain stem cells from mouse connective tissue03-22-12
U-M may face drop in state dollars over embryonic stem cell reporting battle03-22-12
U-M may face drop in state $ over embryonic stem cell reporting battle03-22-12
UPDATED: Frog skin secretions: icky but potent new anti-bacterials?03-19-12
Mayo Clinic concocts skin cancer vaccine using virus, melanoma DNA03-19-12
Frog skin secretions: icky but potent new anti-bacterials?03-19-12
Latest anti-RAGE compound defeats Alzheimer's symptoms in mice03-16-12
Ban on animal importation puts U.K. research at risk03-16-12
RNAi, smuggled in a virus, weakens tumors before final radiation blow03-15-12
Columbia University team re-creates full human immune system in mice03-15-12
Protein hampers bladder cancer metastasis 03-12-12
Beefed-up aspirin, charged with gas, conquers colon cancer in lab03-12-12
RhoGDI2 protein hampers bladder cancer metastasis 03-12-12
Glaucoma-stricken rats see better, thanks to stem cells03-09-12
U.K. research knocks wind out of personalized medicine push03-08-12
Antibody blocks advance of Alzheimer's plaque in mice03-08-12
Stem cells end need for anti-rejection meds in some kidney transplant patients03-08-12
Beefed-up FAK protein slashed heart attack damage in mice03-02-12
UPDATED: UCLA's 'molecular tweezers' dismantles Parkinson's in zebra fish03-05-12
Breakthrough IDs possible liver repair process03-05-12
The battle to halt Alzheimer's may come down to sugar 03-01-12
UPDATED: UCLA's 'molecular tweezers' dismantles Parkinson's in zebrafish03-05-12
UCLA's 'molecular tweezers' dismantles Parkinson's in zebrafish03-05-12
Canadian cancer funding targets radical projects03-01-12
University Hospitals launches drug discovery/commercialization enterprise02-27-12
UPDATED: Myelin damage doesn't bring on MS, researchers find02-28-12
Myelin damage doesn't bring on MS, researchers find02-28-12
Rats 'shoot blanks' with U Kansas male contraceptive 02-27-12
MGH's Tilly morphs human ovarian stem cells into eggs02-26-12
Cincinnati Children's debuts new anti-inflammatory drug class 02-24-12
Brain switch turns 'on' when danger hits, 'off' when threat passes02-24-12
Heart muscle-cell gel can treat cardiac damage, maybe carry drugs02-23-12
Mouse cardiac stem cells helped repair rodents' heart attack damage02-15-12
Engineered measles virus prolongs lifespan of brain cancer-stricken mice02-21-12
Can omega-3 fatty acids beat back cancer? Maybe not02-17-12
Flu, over time, could increase Alzheimer's vulnerability 02-17-12
Amniotic stem cells boost kidney disease survival time02-17-12
Tobacco-chewing may damage crucial gene02-16-12
Humans to test T-cell treatment that subdued canine lymphoma 02-16-12
Drug reversed Huntington's motor skills damage02-13-12
Nanotubes jarred by lasers could wipe out stubborn breast cancer cells02-14-12
Drug reversed Huntington's motor function damage02-13-12
Drug briefly reversed Huntington's-related motor skills decline02-13-12
Curcumin, in Indian curry spice, may beat down prostate tumors02-10-12
Key protein appears to kill off HIV food supply in certain cells02-13-12
Umbilical cord stem cells may restore infants' hearing02-08-12
Obama seeks $156M to boost Alzheimer's research through 201302-08-12
Can't get enough donuts? A specific gene variation may explain why02-03-12
Time for a walnut, grape seed, fruit, vegetable and fish oil sandwich02-06-12
CA stem cell researchers planning for life without state funding02-02-12
In a breakthrough, scientists blame tau proteins for spreading Alzheimer's02-02-12
Walnuts slow prostate cancer tumor growth in mice02-06-12
Silver, slayer of werewolves, explored as cancer fighter02-06-12
Stem cells solve hepatitis C research dilemma 02-01-12
Mutated melanoma receptor heightens diabetes risk01-30-12
Team finds 2 mutations that cause pediatric brain cancer01-30-12
Meet cancer's latest enemy: grape seed extract01-27-12
Nearly $11M to fund new Joslin Diabetes Center research facility 01-26-12
New target could be key to beating back methamphetamine addiction01-26-12
Scientists build human Alzheimer's neurons in lab01-26-12
Fight colon cancer with veggies, plus 2 other discoveries01-23-12
Colorado researchers remove leukemia's shield, making it easier to kill01-19-12
Targeting NKp46 boosts immune response, Innate Pharma believes 01-20-12
U.K. team finds gene link for esophageal cancer01-20-12
Genetic analysis yields hypertension clue01-23-12
Obama seeks to beat Alzheimer's by 202501-19-12
Altering intestinal bacteria with probiotics improved rats' heart health01-13-12
Sugar molecules betray precancerous cells in esophagus01-16-12
PARP inhibitors could aid larger ovarian cancer patient population01-14-12
Vitamin D helps (more than) 3 (nearly) blind mice see01-16-12
Hormone irisin eyed as possible weight loss drug ingredient 01-13-12
Hormone irisin may lead to weight loss drug01-13-12
Fish oil may counter nerve damage01-12-12
Genetic mutations discovered in non-smoking lung cancer patients01-10-12
Low-intensity electromagnetic fields shrink liver cancer tumors01-09-12
Breakthrough trial protects monkeys from HIV-like virus01-06-12
Scientists deduce gene that may contribute to major depression01-05-12
Natural acid generated in liver selectively kills cancer cells01-05-12
Scientists deduce gene may contribute to major depression01-05-12
Injection of young stem cells boosts vitality in prematurely aging mice01-04-12
Fish oil wipes out leukemia in mice01-02-12
Greetings, and drop me a line12-30-11
Researchers decode some kidney cancer secrets12-31-11
Johns Hopkins tapping genomes to find out why so many African-Americans get asthma12-30-11
Scripps discovery could lead to way to reverse schizophrenia12-29-11
Mayo Clinic to sequence genome for thousands in personalized medicine embrace 12-30-11
Scientists find molecular chain reaction can lead to cancer12-22-11
Discovery could lead to memory pill for Alzheimer's patients12-20-11
Holiday vacation time12-20-11
Sirt1, in excess, could protect against Huntington's disease12-19-11
Scientists keep patient's tumor, healthy cells alive in lab12-19-11
Microrobots may be drug-delivery systems of future12-16-11
Nitroglycerin may help blast cancer12-14-11
NIH suspends grants for new biomedical chimp research12-16-11
Gene in the colon appears to spur cancer cell death12-14-11
Gene therapy appears to work for hemophilia B patients12-12-11
Antibody may help fight Alzheimer's12-09-11
Protein 'switch' could be key to fighting obesity, diabetes12-10-11
Supreme Court considering crucial gene patent case12-09-11
Drug appears to beat back age-related brain cell changes, UCLA researchers find12-07-11
King's College London develops stem cell lines free of animal products12-07-11
Partial, lab-grown pituitary gland works in mice12-05-11
Researchers unmask protein as villain in pancreatic, brain cancer growth12-05-11
Gene may hold back skin, head, neck cancers12-05-11
Search is on for new anti-addiction drug targets 12-02-11
Adult stem cell pathway could yield better muscle disorder treatments12-01-11
Gene therapy boost in mice blocked HIV virus12-01-11
Princeton research could speed pharma discoveries11-29-11
New target discovered in battle against lymphoma 11-29-11
Combo drug offers potent weapon against radiation exposure11-28-11
Neuron implants fix broken brain circuitry in obese mice 11-28-11
Two brain receptors may point way to better antipsychotic drugs11-23-11
Swedish hope HDAC inhibitors can wipe out blood clots11-23-11
Novartis to test malaria drug in 2012 that could defeat parasite more quickly11-18-11
Novartis to test malaria drug in 2012 that could defeat the parasite more quickly11-18-11
EU recruits first-ever chief scientific adviser from Scotland11-22-11
AvidBiotics' protein treatment could fight foodborne bacteria, study shows11-21-11
Two old drugs eyed as new brain tumor treatment11-21-11
Novartis to test malaria drug in 2012 that could defeat the virus more quickly11-18-11
Treatment for aggressive form of prostate cancer may be on horizon11-18-11
Discovery: Sugar plus two drugs may equal cancer cell suicide11-17-11
Human enzyme keeps mice thinner 11-15-11
Fetal stem cells from placenta could be heart treatment breakthrough11-15-11
Ziopharm goes organic for potential prostate cancer treatment11-14-11
A possible way to stop a tumor from spreading: Look inside11-14-11
Special worms win over mice as Parkinson's drug tool11-11-11
Drug cuts off fat-tissue blood supply in monkeys and mice 11-10-11
Cancer researchers snuff out misfit T-cells in stem cell therapies 11-08-11
Study reveals potential role of brain in diabetes, new pathway for blockbuster market11-08-11
Brown U team pinpoints new drug target11-08-11
Stem cell therapy for Parkinson's works wells in two animal models11-07-11
Scripps breakthrough unlocks the potential of a promising cancer drug class11-07-11
Eliminating 'senescent' cells in mice delayed age-related ailments11-04-11
NIH scientists target bad cellular housekeepers in spectrum of rare disorders 11-01-11
Court ruling could derail ambitious stem cell program for synthetic blood10-31-11
Investigators tout a new therapeutic approach to cardiovascular disease11-01-11
Caltech team designs a new and improved HIV antibody10-31-11
Jackson Lab ready to start hiring for new genetics center 10-31-11
Biotech founder counters the skeptics with anti-aging program10-25-11
Nanotech team at Stanford develops artificial super skin10-25-11
Antibody guards primates against lethal Hendra virus10-25-11
NIH chief vows to clear development bottlenecks10-25-11
Small ALS stem cell study takes a big step forward10-24-11
Human studies of swine tissue transplants loom closer10-24-11
J&J neuroscience chief wants an "open" R&D approach 10-18-11
Stem cell therapy used to cure types 1&2 diabetes in rat models10-18-11
Seattle biotech upstart advances molecular "paint" for cancer cells 10-18-11
An old drug spurs investigators to think in new ways 10-18-11
Stem cell pioneer recognized for drug R&D breakthrough10-18-11
Chocolate ? the miracle drug?10-11-11
United Therapeutics wins $45M deal for oral antiviral10-11-11
Natural compound shows promise as a pathway to diabetes pill10-11-11
Cloning tech used to create breakthrough stem cells for research10-10-11
Great minds collaborate on new RNAi approach to inflammation10-10-11
Diabetes science team finds a "negative regulator" for insulin secretion10-10-11
GSK's epigenetics team tests promising leukemia drug in mice10-03-11
Pioneering Scripps scientist devotes a lifetime to addiction vaccines10-04-11
New mouse models open a window on autism research10-03-11
NIH kicks off $110M Knockout Mouse Project10-04-11
Controversial XMRV study author fired from research post10-04-11
Targeted treatment clears glioblastoma tumors in drug-resistant models10-03-11
Math model focuses on brain circuitry for Parkinson's R&D09-27-11
Research groups scramble to head off deep cuts to NIH budget09-27-11
Fred Hutch sequencing project unveils key triggers for prostate cancer09-27-11
Sequencing leaders want industry standards to govern decoded DNA09-27-11
NIH buddies with Afraxis to escort Fragile X program through "valley of death"09-27-11
Johns Hopkins researcher designs self-destruct switch for cancer cells09-26-11
GE's $100M cancer challenge kicks its idea machine into motion09-20-11
UM cuts the ribbon on new biomed research site09-20-11
JDRF presents a $100,000 challenge for breakthrough ideas on diabetes 09-19-11
Green dye lights up hidden ovarian tumor targets for cancer surgeons 09-19-11
NIH supports "super" antioxidant program to shield against sun risks09-19-11
High-res receptor image to take guesswork out of neuro drug development09-12-11
Embryonic, induced pluripotent stem cells found to be similar09-12-11
New obesity drugs will tell the brain that enough is enough09-12-11
Green-glowing cats light the way to possible new AIDS treatment09-12-11
From a poisonous crocus, comes an anti-cancer smart bomb09-12-11
Drugs in search of LTR with right protein09-12-11
New drug-discovery center lost in translation09-06-11
New drug-discovery center lost in translation amid polarized Congress09-06-11
Researchers find new target for PTSD treatment09-06-11
Pimple treatments pocked with poor supporting science09-05-11
Get fat stem cells talking to follicles and up sprouts hair09-05-11
Researchers report promising new TB vaccine09-05-11
Stem cells open new front against bipolar disorder09-05-11
Stem cells to heart parts in 5 years, researchers say08-18-11
Stem cells from ear can create new cartilage08-22-11
Genzyme VP: Rare-disease drug developers in it for 'long-haul'08-22-11
A recipe for drug variation: Just add sugar08-21-11
At last, a cause found for Lou Gehrig's disease08-23-11
Researchers build on body's natural defense against C. difficile08-22-11
So, a needle-pulling-thread is outdated, doc goes sutureless08-30-11
Patient in stem-cell treatment for MS reports improvement08-30-11
Researchers dream up a new cause for narcolepsy08-30-11
Researchers find new clues into spread of influenza B08-30-11
A possible solution found for TTR-related amyloid diseases08-30-11
JHU researchers have a full platelet of blood-clotting research08-30-11
Stanford researchers separate tumor-causing stem cells from therapeutic ones08-16-11
An optogenetic pacemaker would march to a fiber-optic beat08-16-11
Genes reveal gender differences in alcoholism onset08-16-11
Jackson Lab off the hook in Alzheimer's mice lawsuit08-15-11
Heart regeneration, or finding our own inner zebrafish08-14-11
Researchers reach for broader firepower against viruses08-15-11
Texas Gov. Perry supports adult stem cells after undergoing procedure08-08-11
Stanford's SPARK hosts ideas so 'crazy' they just might work08-09-11
Researchers find faulty gene responsible for some ovarian cancers08-08-11
Gene discovered that regulates the timing of our tickers08-09-11
DoD gives NeoStem $1.7M to develop adult stem cells for osteoporosis08-09-11
Scientists discover possible genetic route to killing pain08-09-11
A transcriptional time machine may turn back the clock on leukemia08-02-11
Genes help personalize stomach cancer treatments08-02-11
U.S. gives out $5M for anti-radiation drugs in case of attack08-02-11
Leukemia drug helps reverse tamoxifen resistance in breast cancer08-02-11
Nicotine eyed as Parkinson's treatment08-01-11
Of mice, men, sex and violence08-01-11
New artificial lung closer to the real thing07-25-11
Michigan develops iPS line for bipolar disorder; ESC still necessary07-25-11
Researchers retract last year's discovery of longevity genes07-26-11
U.K. scientists urge regulation of animal/human gene experiments07-26-11
Genetic map of African Americans gives clues to diseases in all populations07-26-11
Enzyme insights could lead to better sunburn treatments 07-26-11
New weapon found in war against triple-negative breast cancer07-19-11
Mice receive artificial human liver for drug testing07-19-11
Lack of funding shuts down Maine biotech research07-18-11
Nanosensors on cells show how they communicate in real time07-19-11
Addiction recognized as medical condition, not lack of willpower07-18-11
Group launches program to develop drugs for pediatric HIV07-18-11
Superbug antibiotics: What's out there07-13-11
Superbug antibiotics: New drugs advance amid R&D investment shortfall07-13-11
Superbug antibiotics: Research and pipeline07-13-11
Superbug antibiotics: Government incentives07-13-11
Metamark finds proteins that predict melanoma spread07-12-11
Hutchinson takes lead on followup to 'Berlin Patient' HIV cure07-12-11
New gonorrhea strain resistant to all available antibiotics07-12-11
Sunburn pain discovery could lead to better arthritis treatments07-11-11
NCI chief says no retreat from fundamental research07-08-11
'Super' stem cell keeps liver cancer going07-08-11
Embryos have a chromosomal spell-check07-05-11
The longer mom or dad are at war, the harder it is on kids07-05-11
No evidence found linking brain tumors to mobile phones07-05-11
Problem gamblers are impulsive, believe they live charmed life07-04-11
Autism experts skeptical of study linking disorder to environment07-05-11
Brain stem cells are fruitful and multiply07-05-11
Diabetes more than doubled since '80; promising research highlighted06-25-11
Scientists crack histamine code that could lead to better allergy relief06-27-11
Following up on great expectations for stem cell clinical trials06-26-11
Academic institutions make big contribution to drug discovery06-24-11
Some breast cancers could be treated with prostate cancer drugs06-25-11
Academic/pharma matches made in biotech heaven?mostly06-25-11
Scientists take another look at the genetics of crime06-20-11
Vaccine turns body's defenses against prostate cancer tumor06-20-11
Brain-in-a-beaker gives scientists a peek into Parkinson's06-20-11
Musicians rock on with energy drinks, pharma misuse06-21-11
iPS stem cell scientists fight back against bad press06-20-11
Advanced Cell Technology to begin stem cell trials for eye diseases06-17-11
Do cheaters have genetics to blame?06-14-11
The X-Men factor: We inherit 60 mutations from mom and dad06-14-11
Three genetic perps fingered for migraine risk06-13-11
Researchers, companies quick to crack E. coli case06-13-11
Complex, spontaneous genetic mutations may be at root of autism06-13-11
Scientists often use adult, embryonic stem cells in tandem06-13-11
A new trial coming for previously failed Parkinson's treatment06-07-11
The 'tau' of Alzheimer's, or how a protein causes the death of neurons06-07-11
Obesity vaccine would suppress hunger hormone06-06-11
Nail-fungus drug also helps prostate cancer patients06-07-11
OCD appears to be genetic, but hoarding likely environmental06-07-11
Anti-pain peptide a possible alternative to addictive opioids06-07-11
A gene gone wild may cause stomach cancer05-31-11
Carbon nanotube patch could regenerate heart tissue after attack05-31-11
Researchers establish link between obesity, vitamin D levels05-31-11
ViaCyte progresses toward trials in stem cell diabetes treatment05-30-11
Skin cells transformed directly into neurons05-28-11
Researchers help lab mice better reflect human genetic diversity05-31-11
Physicians just as confused as patients with 'overwarning' drug labels05-24-11
Successes, failures mark 30 years of HIV/AIDS research (page 2)05-24-11
WHO decides not to decide on remaining smallpox stockpiles05-24-11
Heart failure progression is in the PINK1 gene05-24-11
Brain has protective proteins that make it stronger after attack05-23-11
Scientists use stem cells to cook up a batch of astrocytes, the brain's workhorses05-23-11
Scientists find better mouse model for major depressive disorder05-22-11
Scientists find gene that warns of Alzheimer's 50 years before symptoms05-17-11
Pomp and contamination at commencement?05-17-11
Researchers find genetic clue to causes of birth defects05-16-11
Two research groups link DNA region to major depression05-16-11
Diabetes, obesity, and one 'master switch' to rule them all05-16-11
Report: Human Genome Project was a worthy investment05-16-11
Sexual orientation linked to cancer survival05-10-11
Viruses could solve problem of hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer05-10-11
WV's Marshall Institute means business when it comes to biotech research05-10-11
Stem cells help create blood vessels and save life of girl05-10-11
Study ties chronic acetaminophen use to blood cancers05-10-11
Scientists rethink serotonin, discover functions outside the brain05-04-11
Newly discovered genes could lead to earlier glaucoma diagnosis05-03-11
Cancer-fighting compounds found under the sea05-02-11
Artificial nose can quickly sniff out bacterial infections05-01-11
Why was U.S. so sure it had Osama bin Laden's DNA?05-03-11
Paralyzed man reports sensations after embryonic stem cell treatment04-29-11
Researchers can erase traumatic memories in snails ? humans next?04-29-11
Magnetic nanosensors could speed up drug development04-26-11
Omega-3s may be good for heart, bad for prostate04-26-11
Hartford, Tuskegee partner on prostate cancer death disparities04-26-11
New solution found for cystic fibrosis infections04-26-11
Cardiac gene names get a heart-y laugh04-26-11
Study shows how methamphetamine destroys cells throughout the body04-25-11
Science of addiction could offer alternatives to punishment of addict04-15-11
Stem cells from schizophrenics show how neurons make fewer connections04-18-11
South African center to focus on regional drug-development needs 04-19-11
Australia sees a gap in cancers represented in clinical trials04-19-11
Parents surveyed would want gene tests for kids04-18-11
'Accelerated evolution' gene could help predict preterm births04-17-11
Parents, not genes, largely to blame for toddlers' sleep habits 04-12-11
Visionary scientists grow retina from stem cells04-11-11
Two genes found for caffeine cravings04-11-11
Alzheimer's mice at center of academic vs. property rights04-09-11
WHO warns of impending drug-resistance crisis04-08-11
Dogs help humans narrow down lymphoma genes04-08-11
Former football player now studies athletes' genes04-05-11
Gene-patent courtroom drama plays out in Washington04-05-11
Alzheimer's researchers have five new genes to ponder04-04-11
Israeli biotech Pluristem uses stem cells from placentas04-04-11
Nanoparticles provide protection against nickel allergies04-03-11
Coming soon: 3D adult stem cells, no glasses required04-02-11
Nicotine: A guilty party in diabetes complications03-29-11
New laser technique may make drug discovery easier03-29-11
Researchers see future in stem cell therapy for macular degeneration03-29-11
Researchers: Early MS nerve cell damage can be reversed03-29-11
Asthma drug takes care of tricky Alzheimer's enzyme03-29-11
Nanoparticles help detect circulating tumor cells03-29-11
Stem cells shrink enlarged hearts, rejuvenate scar tissue03-22-11
Shar-pei DNA reveals new wrinkle in fever disorders03-22-11
TB protein discovery could lead to better vax03-22-11
Investigators see promise in stem cell therapy for MS03-22-11
Bluebird bio's gene therapy hits a high note 03-22-11
UK, UMass stem cell banks join forces03-22-11
Stem cells reverse damage in enlarged hearts03-18-11
Making sense of the Alzheimer's drug pipeline03-15-11
Making sense of the Alzheimer's drug pipeline (Page 2)03-15-11
Florida lawmakers tell Scripps to show them the jobs03-14-11
Nanomaterials incarcerate prostate cancer cells03-14-11
Pentagon may have hard time cutting cancer research budget03-14-11
Research sheds light on anxiety disorders03-14-11
Genes are still looking hot, survey says03-14-11
Media report high hopes for adult stem cells03-13-11
Scientists find more heart-attack genes03-08-11
Stem cells could replace neurons lost to Alzheimer's03-07-11
Scientists sink claws into toenails as cancer marker03-08-11
New microscope gives researchers 3D 'omniscience'03-08-11
Scientists alarmed at mutations in adult stem cells03-03-11
Noninvasive Down syndrome test developed03-07-11
Nanoparticles and the next generation in cancer detection03-01-11
Gene therapy forces breast cancer to self-destruct03-01-11
Children often an afterthought in drug development02-28-11
The search for model of 'animal model'02-28-11
Study: PSA velocity should not determine biopsy 02-28-11
HP uses inkjet printer tech for drug discovery03-01-11
Singapore infuses another $1B into R&D fund02-22-11
Melanoma-seeking nanoparticle enters testing02-22-11
Scientists ID and engineer leukemia-fighting protein02-22-11
New 'microworms' could monitor, treat patients 02-22-11
Drugs pierce blood-brain barrier with 'delivery vector'02-22-11
Scripps taps Berkeley chemist to replace Lerner at the helm02-22-11
Obama pitches $1B boost to NIH funding02-15-11
Mouse-human study IDs celiac disease triggers02-15-11
Boston scores R&D coup with Merck KGaA's new hub02-15-11
Scientists generate lab-dish human heart model02-15-11
Prostate cancer genome map spotlights DNA damage02-15-11
Charles River posts Q4 loss on preclinical writedown02-15-11
Obesity drugs: Where are we now? (Page 2)02-09-11
Obesity drugs: Where are we now?02-09-11
Tufts launches website/HUB for pharma partnerships02-08-11
Researchers discover key to macular degeneration02-08-11
Researchers find genetic cause for sleepwalking02-08-11
Light-up peptides could prevent nerve damage in surgery02-08-11
Stem cell skin gun developed for wound treatment 02-08-11
Scientists find new pathway for antidepressants02-08-11
Brits launch $80M push to regenerate heart tissue02-01-11
Memory-enhancing growth factor could treat PTSD02-01-11
Scientists transform skin cell to beating heart cell02-01-11
U-M study confirms kids can reverse obesity trend02-01-11
Scientists find possible pathway out of nicotine addiction01-31-11
Report: stem cell research running into IP brick walls01-27-11
Researchers remove macrophages as HIV hiding place01-25-11
How pharma can cross the valley and fear no upheaval01-25-11
A gene 'gone rogue' responsible for cancer's spread01-25-11
Why do some diabetics escape complications?01-25-11
Ebola, Marburg viruses blocked from entering cells01-21-11
Athersys' MultiStem technology might treat spinal cord injury01-19-11
MicroRNAs new treatment option for prostate cancer01-17-11
Bad times in pharma produce more-rounded researchers01-17-11
Researchers 'unzip' MRSA's armor for possible vaccine 01-18-11
Small biotechs suffer 'information underload' in journal access01-18-11
A new plan of attack against breast cancer stem cells01-18-11
Charities pick up slack as pharmaceutical funders01-18-11
Pharma R&D changing for upcoming patent crisis01-11-11
Study to follow kids' health from before birth to 2101-11-11
Poverty may hold back kids' genetic potential01-11-11
'Fishing' expedition might lead to early detection of Alzheimer's01-11-11
Stem cells from unfertilized eggs may produce new gene therapy01-10-11
New biological systems grown from man-made proteins01-11-11
Researchers set sights on glaucoma vision loss01-04-11
CF protein also a culprit in emphysema01-04-11
Criminals can expect bad-hair days with DNA color tracking01-04-11
Veridex, Mass. General work on test for circulating tumor cells01-04-11
Colonoscopies more effective in hands of competent physicians01-04-11
Japanese researchers to try stem cell breast regeneration01-04-11
MIT researchers help biotech start-up attack cancer stem cells12-21-10
S.C. colleges land $16M biomedical grant12-21-10
Why is the NDM-1 superbug so hard to kill?12-20-10
Next-gen gene sequencing for the price of a sandwich12-20-10
Collins continues to see promise in use of genomic information12-20-10
Next-gen tech reduces gene sequencing to a simple, cheap procedure12-20-10
Stumped researchers examine new strategies against Alzheimer's12-20-10
Why is the NDM-1 superbug is so hard to kill?12-20-10
Investigators use microthread to stitch stem cells into place12-14-10
NIH steps in to propel research projects into the clinic12-14-10
NASA stokes fiery debate over bacterium study12-14-10
DoD awards $1.3M grant to develop artificial blood12-13-10
New stem cell strategy cures diabetes in mice12-13-10
Cell transplant gets paralyzed monkey back on his feet12-13-10
Biotech start-up tackles cancer stem cells12-07-10
Couch potato mouse may lead to new obesity drug12-07-10
The Scientist picks the top 10 tech products in life sciences12-07-10
MIT team tinkers with plants to produce therapeutics12-07-10
Research offers hope for treatments to repair MS damage12-06-10
BioTime, CIRM reach deal on embryonic stem cell lines11-30-10
USB drive could connect microfluidic device to big world11-30-10
A pill's hue is the color of money for drugmakers11-30-10
Why are Queenslanders getting skin cancer?11-30-10
Researchers discover way to delay prostate cancer progression11-30-10
Scientists reverse old-age symptoms in mice11-29-10
Researchers discovering the mechanics of fat11-23-10
Tiny spinal implant helps paraplegics exercise11-23-10
Duke geneticist resigns over alleged research misconduct11-23-10
Fat. What is it good for? Stem cells, as it turns out11-23-10