Japan scientists identify enzyme that may suppress cancer
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Scientists in Japan have identified an enzyme which appears to suppress breast cancer and they hope the finding will spur new therapies to control the second most common cancer in the world.
Nations:Japan Source:(Reuters)
2009-02-09
Neuron gene linked to multiple sclerosis: study
PARIS (AFP) - A newly-discovered genetic flaw may lay the nervous system open to assault from the body's own immune system, leading to multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published Sunday.
Nations:Netherlands France Sweden U.K. U.S. Canada Source:(AFP)
2008-11-09
Wikipedia opens online library on human genes
WASHINGTON (AFP) - A group of US researchers laid out the foundations Monday for a new online library on human genetics stored within the existing framework of open-access encyclopedia Wikipedia.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AFP)
2008-07-08
Key heart health protein found using frogs
Scientists in Japan have identified a protein that appears to help develop a healthy heart, according to initial studies done on frogs.
Nations:Japan
2008-06-05
Muscular dystrophy type linked to missing protein: study
French and German researchers have discovered a promising protein link to a form of muscular dystrophy that affects the voluntary muscles around the hips and shoulders, according to a study released Wednesday.
2008-05-01
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