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Aggressive form of leukemia linked to defective ‘protein factory’

Twenty to forty percent of the patients with the type of leukemia known as multiple myeloma have a defect in the ‘protein factory’ of the cell: the ribosome. These patients have a poorer prognosis than patients with intact ribosomes. At the same time, they respond better to a drug that already exists. These are the […]

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EUROIMMUN announces option agreement on Zika virus serology

EUROIMMUN and Roche announced early April 2017 that they have entered into an option agreement under which Roche gains access to intellectual property in the field of Zika virus immunodiagnostics assigned to EUROIMMUN. In January 2016, EUROIMMUN became the first company in the world to launch antibody tests that are capable of indicating both an […]

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“Jumping gene” uncovers genetic networks involved in prostate and breast cancer

Mutations in tumour suppressor genes mean that they can no longer keep tumours from growing. In developing cancer, often several mutations come into play. Using "jumping genes," scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) together with teams from Great Britain and Spain have identified a number of genes […]

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Genetic profiling can guide stem cell transplantation for patients with myelodysplastic syndrome

A single blood test and basic information about a patient’s medical status can indicate which patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are likely to benefit from a stem cell transplant, and the intensity of pre-transplant chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy that is likely to produce the best results, according to new research by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer […]

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Imaging mRNA right where it is made — at the site of translation

Think of life as a house: if DNA molecules are blueprints, then messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are orders, describing the required parts (proteins) and when they should arrive. But putting in many orders doesn’t always mean you’ll get all of the parts on time — maybe there’s a delay with your vendor or delivery service. Similarly, […]

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Stem cell-based test predicts leukemia patients’ response to therapy

Leukemia researchers at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have developed a 17-gene signature derived from leukemia stem cells that can predict at diagnosis if patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) will respond to standard treatment. The findings could potentially transform patient care in AML by giving clinicians a risk scoring tool that within a day or […]

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DiaSys celebrates 25th anniversary with essential product launches

New enzymatic test for HbA1c The worldwide rapid rise in diabetes is a challenge for treatment as well as for diagnosis and monitoring. With the new test HbA1c net FS, DiaSys Diagnostics System has introduced an innovative product with highest accuracy setting new standards for reliable results in diagnosing and monitoring diabetes. Based on enzymatic […]

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Scientists name ‘Connshing syndrome’ as a new cause of high blood pressure

Research led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has revealed a new cause of high blood pressure which could lead to major changes in managing the disease. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often goes unnoticed but if left untreated can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Studies estimate that one […]

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Novel mutation may be linked to prostate cancer in African-American men

Researchers have identified a novel mutation that may be associated with prostate cancer in African American men, according to a new study. Scientists have long known that a huge variety of DNA mutations can lead to cancer. Some proteins can repair DNA mutations, but when repair proteins are mutated themselves, cancer may arise. Knowing which […]

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Strength test for platelets

Bleeding disorders could one day be diagnosed by putting platelets through strength tests, researchers have proposed. Biomedical engineers from Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have devised a microfluidic testing ground where platelets can demonstrate their strength by squeezing two protein dots together. Imagine rows and rows of strength testing machines from a […]