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| Stem cell research funded by Catholic Church |
| 02 August 2010 - by Dr Nadeem Shaikh |
| Research scientists from Bristol University have received funding from Catholic parishioners, to use adult stem cells for therapeutic applications, reports the BBC....[Read More] |
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| Setback in non-embryonic stem cell use |
| 02 August 2010 - by Dr Rachael Panizzo |
| Stem cells created from a patients' own tissue are subtly different from those derived from embryos in ways that may affect their therapeutic potential, two independent research groups have found. Both studies found induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) retain an 'epigenetic memory' of their tissue of origin...[Read More] |
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| LRRK2 gene key to Parkinson's Disease, say experts |
| 02 August 2010 - by Dr Lux Fatimathas |
| Researchers have uncovered a genetic mutation linked to the neurodegenerative condition, Parkinson's disease, which affects one in five hundred people in the UK, mainly over the age of 60....[Read More] |
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| Otzi Iceman's DNA sequenced |
| 02 August 2010 - by Jay Stone |
| Scientists announced that they have completed the genetic sequencing of Otzi the iceman, discovered by Alpine hikers in 1991, who is believed to have died aged 46, after being shot with an arrow....[Read More] |
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| Study questions screening for Fragile X Syndrome |
| 02 August 2010 - by Rosemary Paxman and Dr Vivienne Raper |
| Genetic counselling for women and parents undergoing Fragile X syndrome (FXS) screening needs improvement, according to a recent review. The review also called for more studies into the benefits of population-wide screening for FXS...[Read More] |
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| Emotional cost of bullying made worse by genetic makeup, experts claim |
| 02 August 2010 - by Dr Aarathi Prasad |
| Scientists have found evidence to support a relationship between genetic make-up and emotional response to childhood bullying....[Read More] |
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| CFirst clinical trial of human embryonic stem cells gets go-ahead |
| 02 August 2010 - by Marianne Neary |
| Biotechnology company Geron has been given the all clear for the world's first clinical trial involving human embryonic stem cells (hESCs). This comes a year after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed the study on hold amid safety fears...[Read More] |
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| Couple conceives after eight cycles of IVF |
| 02 August 2010 - by Kyrillos Georgiadis |
| A couple who spent more than £100,000 on IVF treatment have had a baby on the eighth attempt. Sarah Francis, 33, and husband Darren, 38, were told that they couldn't have children...[Read More] |
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| More IVF pregnancy data needed, study finds |
| 02 August 2010 - by Chris Chatterton |
| Women who conceived by IVF face higher risk of death during pregnancy and birth, a Dutch study has found. The reason is likely to be higher multiple births by IVF and older mothers using donor eggs...[Read More] |
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