Jun 02, 2009
Scientists around the world are accelerating their efforts to develop a vaccine against the H1N1 influenza virus (Swine flu) as rapidly as possible, reports Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN).
May 29, 2009
CGM devices represent a critical step toward achieving automated glucose measurement, offering diabetics a promising new tool for optimal control. A comprehensive review is the focus of a special supplement of Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.
May 27, 2009
New guidelines designed to standardize and optimize the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients with Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC), an uncommon and challenging form of thyroid cancer, have been published in Thyroid
May 21, 2009
Reorganizational Healing (ROH), an emerging concept for wellness, healing, and personal growth, is explored in depth in a seminal groundbreaking article and accompanying commentaries in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
May 20, 2009
Small synthetic fragments of genetic material called small interfering RNA (siRNA) can block production of abnormal proteins; however, these exciting new drug candidates can also induce a strong immune response, causing toxic side effects
May 14, 2009
The American Civil Liberties Union action in filing a lawsuit yesterday against Myriad Genetics is going to lead to one of the most important legal battles in the history of biotechnology, asserts Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN).
May 07, 2009
The swine flu outbreak that began in Mexico and continues to spread around the globe may be particularly dangerous for young, otherwise healthy adults as it may be able to induce a “cytokine storm,”
May 05, 2009
To facilitate continued multidisciplinary investigation and research into swine flu and other zoonotic diseases, Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases will provide complimentary online access to all articles in the journal through the end of May
May 05, 2009
The swine flu outbreak that began in Mexico and continues to spread around the globe may be particularly dangerous for young, otherwise healthy adults because it can induce a “cytokine storm,” which can cause potentially fatal damage to the lungs
May 05, 2009
Although Boston, San Francisco, San Diego, and Cambridge (U.K.) are always near the top of most biotechnology cluster lists, other areas around the world are starting to pop up on the life science radar screen