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Virgin olive oil and a Mediterranean diet fight heart disease by changing how our genes function

30 Jun 2010

Everyone knows olive oil and a Mediterranean diet are associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, but a new research report offers a surprising reason why: these foods change how genes associated with atherosclerosis function.

Genes and pesticide exposure interact to increase men’s risk for Parkinson’s disease

In: Biotechnology News

14 Jun 2010

Genetic mutations and workplace exposure to some insecticides together appear to be associated with an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease among men, according to a new study.

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Mapping heart disease: Researchers uncover genes that may dramatically affect heart health

In: Biotechnology News

1 Apr 2010

Studying Drosophila (fruit flies), an international team investigated 7,061 genes and built a detailed map that shows how a portion of these genes contribute to heart function and disease. Importantly, the researchers identified many genes that had not previously been associated with heart disease.

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Researchers explain repeated infection by some viruses

In: Biotechnology News

1 Apr 2010

New research explains how a virus that has already infected up to 80 percent of the American population can repeatedly re-infect individuals despite the presence of a strong and long-lasting immune response. The results of this study primarily illustrate the significant barriers to creating a vaccine that will prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.

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Versatility of optogenetics brain-research technique vastly expanded

In: Biotechnology News

18 Mar 2010

Recently, brain researchers have gained a powerful new way to troubleshoot neural circuits associated with depression, Parkinson’s disease and other conditions in small animals such as rats. They use an optogenetics technology that precisely turns select brain cells on or off with flashes of light

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Isis Pharmaceuticals 4Q loss widens on costs (AP via Yahoo! News)

In: Biotechnology News

1 Mar 2010

Biotechnology company Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday its fourth-quarter loss widened on a boost in research and development costs.

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Allos Therapeutics’ 4Q loss widens on costs (AP via Yahoo! News)

In: Biotechnology News

1 Mar 2010

Biotechnology company Allos Therapeutics Inc. said Monday its fourth-quarter loss widened on higher costs associated with sales of the cancer drug Folotyn.