Biotechnology

Lifestyle May Counter Blood Pressure Genes (HealthDay)

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:49:56 +0000

HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) --Being born with genes that
predispose you to high blood pressure doesn't mean you're doomed to have
it, a long-term study shows.

Original post by HealthDay and software by Elliott Back

No Benefit in Testing for Genes Linked to Leg Clots (HealthDay)

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:49:55 +0000

HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 16 (HealthDay News) -- There's no proof that
genetic testing can help prevent the potentially dangerous blood clots
called deep vein thrombosis, a new U.S. government report shows.

Original post by HealthDay and software by Elliott Back

Coming Soon: Lung-Cancer Spray? (HealthDay)

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:49:22 +0000

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists may someday be able to
fight lung cancer using gene therapy delivered by an inhalable spray.

Original post by HealthDay and software by Elliott Back

Dad’s Genes May Play Greater Role Than Thought (HealthDay)

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:49:12 +0000

HealthDay - MONDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) -- Biologists say they have discovered
a clever packaging scheme that allows the genetic material in sperm to
have far more influence over development of a fertilized egg than had been
imagined.

Original post by HealthDay and software by Elliott Back

U.S. lawmakers tussle over generic biologic drugs (Reuters)

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:09:46 +0000

Reuters - U.S. lawmakers tussled on Thursday over how long makers of biotechnology drugs should have an exclusive license for the expensive medicines in a hearing called to discuss a Federal Trade Commission report on the issue.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

New era of gene-based ‘personalized medicine’ dawning (McClatchy Newspapers)

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:44:00 +0000

McClatchy Newspapers - WASHINGTON Six years ago, scientists announced the completion of the Human Genome Project, a historic effort to decipher each of the 3 billion letters in the genetic instruction book for our species. A single anonymous male from Buffalo, N.Y. code name RP11 provided the bulk of the DNA used for the project.

Original post by McClatchy Newspapers and software by Elliott Back

FTC: 12-14 yrs too long to protect biotech drugs (Reuters)

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:06:04 +0000

Reuters - Generic versions of expensive biotechnology drugs would reduce the amount of money spent on health care in the United States, a Federal Trade Commission report said on Thursday.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back

Donor Stem-Cell Transplant Best For Acute Myeloid Leukemia (HealthDay)

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:48:40 +0000

HealthDay - TUESDAY, June 9 (HealthDay News) -- For most patients with acute
myeloid leukemia (AML) who come out of remission, donor stem cells appear
to offer the best shot at survival, a new analysis shows.

Original post by HealthDay and software by Elliott Back

GSK deal to provide China with flu vaccines (AFP)

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:25:00 +0000

AFP - Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has said it had sealed a joint venture with Chinese biotechnology group Shenzhen Neptunus focused on making flu vaccines for China and neighbouring territories.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

U.S. lawmaker urges action on generic biotech drugs (Reuters)

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:05:59 +0000

Reuters - A senior U.S. Democratic lawmaker urged President Barack Obama on Monday to consider ways to speed access to cheaper versions of biotech medicines ahead of legislation aimed at achieving that goal.

Original post by Reuters and software by Elliott Back