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Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing Sharon Begley - Reuters - 9 hrs ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - They're called discreet DNA samples, and the Elk Grove, California, genetic-testing company easyDNA says it can handle many kinds, from toothpicks … More »Citing privacy concerns, U.S. panel urges end to secret DNA testing
NEW YORK (Reuters) - They're called discreet DNA samples, and the Elk Grove, California, genetic-testing company easyDNA says it can handle many kinds, from toothpicks to tampons. Blood stains from bandages and tampons? Ship them in a paper envelope for paternity, ancestry or health testing. EasyDNA also welcomes cigarette …
Bioethics panel urges more gene privacy protection LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP - 9 hrs ago
It sounds like a scene from a TV show: Someone sends a discarded coffee cup to a laboratory where the unwitting drinker's DNA is decoded, predicting what diseases lurk … More »Bioethics panel urges more gene privacy protection
It sounds like a scene from a TV show: Someone sends a discarded coffee cup to a laboratory where the unwitting drinker's DNA is decoded, predicting what diseases lurk in his or her future.
Nobel awarded for stem cell, early cloning work KARL RITTER and MALCOLM RITTER - AP - Mon, Oct 8, 2012
Two scientists from different generations won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for the groundbreaking discovery that cells in the body can be reprogrammed into completely … More »Nobel awarded for stem cell, early cloning work
Two scientists from different generations won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for the groundbreaking discovery that cells in the body can be reprogrammed into completely different kinds, work that reflects the mechanism behind cloning and offers an alternative to using embryonic stem cells.
Nobel prize to Briton, Japanese for stem cell work KARL RITTER and LOUISE NORDSTROM - AP - Mon, Oct 8, 2012
British researcher John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka of Japan won this year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for discovering that mature, specialized … More »Nobel prize to Briton, Japanese for stem cell work
British researcher John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka of Japan won this year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine on Monday for discovering that mature, specialized cells of the body can be reprogrammed into stem cells — a discovery that scientists hope to turn into new treatments.
Calif. initiative will test appetite for GMO food ALICIA CHANG - AP - Sat, Oct 6, 2012
Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about "produced with genetic engineering?" More »Calif. initiative will test appetite for GMO food
Calories. Nutrients. Serving size. How about "produced with genetic engineering?"
Britain's Gurdon, Japan's Yamanaka share Nobel medicine prize for stem cell research Karl Ritter,Malcolm Ritter, The Associated Press - AP - Mon, Oct 8, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Two scientists from different generations won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for the groundbreaking discovery that cells in the body can be reprogrammed … More »Britain's Gurdon, Japan's Yamanaka share Nobel medicine prize for stem cell research
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Two scientists from different generations won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for the groundbreaking discovery that cells in the body can be reprogrammed into completely different kinds, work that reflects the mechanism behind cloning and offers an alternative to using embryonic stem cells.
UK, Japan scientists win Nobel for adult stem cell discovery Anna Ringstrom - Reuters - Mon, Oct 8, 2012
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Scientists from Britain and Japan shared a Nobel Prize on Monday for the discovery that adult cells can be transformed back into embryo-like stem … More »UK, Japan scientists win Nobel for adult stem cell discovery
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Scientists from Britain and Japan shared a Nobel Prize on Monday for the discovery that adult cells can be transformed back into embryo-like stem cells that may one day regrow tissue in damaged brains, hearts or other organs. John Gurdon, 79, of the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge, Britain and Shinya …
Rapid gene machines used to find cause of newborn illnesses Julie Steenhuysen - Reuters - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. scientists have sequenced the entire genetic code of four gravely ill newborns and identified genetic diseases in three of them in two days, … More »Rapid gene machines used to find cause of newborn illnesses
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. scientists have sequenced the entire genetic code of four gravely ill newborns and identified genetic diseases in three of them in two days, quick enough to help doctors make treatment decisions. Doctors behind the preliminary study released on Wednesday say it demonstrates a practical use for whole …
Two-day test can spot gene diseases in newborns LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP - Wed, Oct 3, 2012
Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what's to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies' DNA in just days instead … More »Two-day test can spot gene diseases in newborns
Too often, newborns die of genetic diseases before doctors even know what's to blame. Now scientists have found a way to decode those babies' DNA in just days instead of weeks, moving gene-mapping closer to routine medical care.
ACLU asks Supreme Court to reconsider gene patenting case Reuters - Tue, Sep 25, 2012
(Reuters) - The American Civil Liberties Union has asked for a second time that the Supreme Court invalidate Myriad Genetics Inc's patents on two genes associated with … More »ACLU asks Supreme Court to reconsider gene patenting case
(Reuters) - The American Civil Liberties Union has asked for a second time that the Supreme Court invalidate Myriad Genetics Inc's patents on two genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, the latest salvo in a case with broad consequences for the future of gene-based medicine. The lawsuit against Myriad …
New breast cancer clues found in gene analysis The Associated Press - AP - Sun, Sep 23, 2012
Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, finding four major classes of the disease. They hope their work … More »New breast cancer clues found in gene analysis
Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, finding four major classes of the disease. They hope their work will lead to more effective treatments, perhaps with some drugs already in use.
Biotech summit focuses on global food solutions AP - Wed, Sep 19, 2012
A three-day summit on livestock biotechnology takes place in Kansas City, Mo. this week with a focus on addressing global problems through genetically engineered an … More »Biotech summit focuses on global food solutions
A three-day summit on livestock biotechnology takes place in Kansas City, Mo. this week with a focus on addressing global problems through genetically engineered animals.
Minn. team using biotech to cut fracking impacts AP - Tue, Sep 18, 2012
A University of Minnesota team has won a $600,000 federal grant to develop biotechnology for purifying wastewater from hydraulic fracturing. More »Minn. team using biotech to cut fracking impacts
A University of Minnesota team has won a $600,000 federal grant to develop biotechnology for purifying wastewater from hydraulic fracturing.
Biotech firm target of USDA animal welfare probe AP - Tue, Sep 18, 2012
A Santa Cruz-based biotechnology company has been cited by federal regulators for a long list of violations related to the proper care of animals. More »Biotech firm target of USDA animal welfare probe
A Santa Cruz-based biotechnology company has been cited by federal regulators for a long list of violations related to the proper care of animals.
Romney: Gene Hackman should play him in a movie KEN THOMAS - AP - Fri, Sep 14, 2012
Who would Mitt Romney like to see play him in a movie? (Gene Hackman) More »Romney: Gene Hackman should play him in a movie
Who would Mitt Romney like to see play him in a movie? (Gene Hackman)
Romney would like Gene Hackman to play him in a move; he's fan of Snooki Ken Thomas, The Associated Press - AP - Fri, Sep 14, 2012
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mitt Romney would like to see actor Gene Hackman play him in a movie. He's a fan of "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. And when it comes to … More »Romney would like Gene Hackman to play him in a move; he's fan of Snooki
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mitt Romney would like to see actor Gene Hackman play him in a movie. He's a fan of "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi. And when it comes to bedtime attire, Romney's says "as little as possible."
Oncolytics Biotech rebounds from Wednesday slump AP - Thu, Sep 13, 2012
Shares of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. bounced back Thursday, a day after the company announced it was expanding a study of its cancer drug Reolysin, delaying the results … More »Oncolytics Biotech rebounds from Wednesday slump
Shares of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. bounced back Thursday, a day after the company announced it was expanding a study of its cancer drug Reolysin, delaying the results from the trial.
5 years after stem cell transplant, 'Berlin Man' has no doubt unique treatment cured HIV Jim Salter, The Associated Press - AP - Wed, Sep 12, 2012
ST. LOUIS - More than five years after a radical treatment, a San Francisco man and his German doctor are convinced that he remains the first person cured of infection … More »5 years after stem cell transplant, 'Berlin Man' has no doubt unique treatment cured HIV
ST. LOUIS - More than five years after a radical treatment, a San Francisco man and his German doctor are convinced that he remains the first person cured of infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
Human stem cells restore hearing in gerbil study MALCOLM RITTER - AP - Wed, Sep 12, 2012
For the first time, scientists have improved hearing in deaf animals by using human embryonic stem cells, an encouraging step for someday treating people with certain … More »Human stem cells restore hearing in gerbil study
For the first time, scientists have improved hearing in deaf animals by using human embryonic stem cells, an encouraging step for someday treating people with certain hearing disorders.
Anti-genetic foods protesters block CA seed plant AP - Wed, Sep 12, 2012
About a dozen anti-genetic foods protesters have blocked the gates to a large Southern California seed plant. More »Anti-genetic foods protesters block CA seed plant
About a dozen anti-genetic foods protesters have blocked the gates to a large Southern California seed plant.
Deaf gerbils hear again with human stem cells Ben Hirschler - Reuters - Wed, Sep 12, 2012
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have restored hearing to deaf gerbils using human embryonic stem cells in an advance that could eventually help people with an intractable … More »Deaf gerbils hear again with human stem cells
LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have restored hearing to deaf gerbils using human embryonic stem cells in an advance that could eventually help people with an intractable form of deafness caused by nerve damage. The procedure needs further animal research to assess safety and long-term effectiveness but researchers said on …
Australian scientists develop genetic test to predict autism Reuters - Wed, Sep 12, 2012
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian scientists have developed a genetic test to predict autism spectrum disorder in children, which could provide a long-sought way for early … More »Australian scientists develop genetic test to predict autism
CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian scientists have developed a genetic test to predict autism spectrum disorder in children, which could provide a long-sought way for early detection and intervention, according to a study published on Wednesday. About one in 150 children has autism, with symptoms ranging from social awkwardness …
Genetic diabetes counseling may not inspire change Genevra Pittman - Reuters - Thu, Sep 6, 2012
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Counseling people about their personal risk of diabetes based on their genes may not motivate them to take steps to prevent the blood sugar … More »Genetic diabetes counseling may not inspire change
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Counseling people about their personal risk of diabetes based on their genes may not motivate them to take steps to prevent the blood sugar disease, a new study suggests. Overweight and obese research participants lost the same amount of weight and were similarly dedicated to a diabetes-prevention …
Prolor Biotech rises as analyst gives top rating AP - Wed, Aug 29, 2012
Shares of Prolor Biotech rose Wednesday after an Oppenheimer & Co. analyst started covering the biotech drugmaker with an "Outperform" rating. More »Prolor Biotech rises as analyst gives top rating
Shares of Prolor Biotech rose Wednesday after an Oppenheimer & Co. analyst started covering the biotech drugmaker with an "Outperform" rating.
Court: Gov't can fund embryonic stem cell research JESSE J. HOLLAND - AP - Fri, Aug 24, 2012
A federal appeals court on Friday refused to order the Obama administration to stop funding embryonic stem cell research, despite complaints the work relies on destroyed … More »Court: Gov't can fund embryonic stem cell research
A federal appeals court on Friday refused to order the Obama administration to stop funding embryonic stem cell research, despite complaints the work relies on destroyed human embryos.