<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.congoo.com/css/rss.css" type="text/css" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Genetics News - Congoo</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/feed/newschannelsfeed.aspx?chid=69&amp;catid=265</link><description>News Feed for - Genetics</description><item><title>A whole genome bayesian scan for adaptive genetic divergence in West African cattle.</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96583887&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T17:24:00</pubDate><description>Biological or potency assays are frequently analyzed with the help of the parallel-line or parallel-logistic (4 or 5 parameter fit) methods. These methods have major advantages over traditional single-point </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Mycolactone Gene Expression Is Controlled by Strong SigA-Like Promoters with Utility </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96583715&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T17:22:00</pubDate><description>Bioscience Technology Online Mouseover Tabs Menu- (c) Dynamic Drive DHTML code library (www.dynamicdrive.com)* This notice MUST stay intact for legal use* Visit Dynamic Drive at http:www.dynamicdrive.com/ </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Review: Designing materials to direct stem cell fate</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96582933&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T17:11:00</pubDate><description>AbstractProper tissue function and regeneration rely on robust spatial and temporal control of biophysical and biochemical microenvironmental cues through mechanisms that remain poorly understood. Biomaterials </description><source>Nature</source></item><item><title>Genetic diversity and phylogeography of Seewis virus in the Eurasian common shrew </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96578655&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T16:21:00</pubDate><description>BACKGROUND: Reprogramming adult human somatic cells to create human induced pluripotent stem (hiPS) cell colonies involves a dramatic morphological and organizational transition. These colonies are morphologically </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Company developing genetic tests for equine industry wins NovaUCD 2009 Start-Up </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96577999&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T16:15:00</pubDate><description>Equinome, a biotech company developing genetic tests to optimise decision-making in the breeding and racing of thoroughbred horses, has won the NovaUCD 2009 start-up award. The company was founded in </description><source>University Observer</source></item><item><title>Novel stroke susceptibility locus identified on chromosome 9q</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96577486&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T16:12:00</pubDate><description>MedWire News: A novel susceptibility locus for stroke has been identified on chromosome 9q, Danish researchers report in the journal Neurology. They say that the locus contains a number of genes that </description><source>MedWire News</source></item><item><title>Epigenetic Features of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Determine Their Permissiveness </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96574011&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T15:40:00</pubDate><description>Biological or potency assays are frequently analyzed with the help of the parallel-line or parallel-logistic (4 or 5 parameter fit) methods. These methods have major advantages over traditional single-point </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Human cytomegalovirus UL76 induces chromosome aberrations.</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96562790&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T13:49:00</pubDate><description>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by hyperglycemia caused by a lack of insulin, insulin resistance, or both. There is increasing evidence that insulin also plays a role in Alzheimer's disease (AD) </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Evolution by leaps: gene duplication in bacteria.</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96562773&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T13:49:00</pubDate><description>Diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by hyperglycemia caused by a lack of insulin, insulin resistance, or both. There is increasing evidence that insulin also plays a role in Alzheimer's disease (AD) </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Scientists get US funds to crack the turkeys genetic code</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96551401&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T07:57:00</pubDate><description>WASHINGTON - If ever there were a candidate for genetic engineering, surely it is the pale, flavor-challenged bird that will adorn millions of American dinner tables as a matter of Thanksgiving ritual. </description><source>Boston Globe</source></item><item><title>Attenuated Cardiac Mitochondrial-dependent Apoptotic Effects by Li-Fu Formula in </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96546069&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T06:35:00</pubDate><description>Bioscience Technology Online Mouseover Tabs Menu- (c) Dynamic Drive DHTML code library (www.dynamicdrive.com)* This notice MUST stay intact for legal use* Visit Dynamic Drive at http:www.dynamicdrive.com/ </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Critical amino acids in human DNA polymerases {eta} and {kappa} involved in erroneous </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96545996&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T06:34:00</pubDate><description>human Y-family DNA polymerases (Pols) can effectively incorporate 8-oxo-dGTP, an oxidized form of dGTP, into a position opposite a template dA. This inappropriate... Nov 6 I would like to know about a </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Genome-wide gene regulation of biosynthesis and energy generation by a novel transcriptional </title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96545983&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T06:34:00</pubDate><description>Mono-ubiquitylation of a transactivator is known to promote transcriptional activation of certain transactivator proteins. For the Sacchromyces cerevisiae transactivator, GAL4, attachment of mono-ubiquitin </description><source>Bioscience Technology Online</source></item><item><title>Scientists create Chinese 'gene map'</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96536197&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T04:48:00</pubDate><description>A large genetic analysis of ethnic Chinese has revealed subtle genetic differences within the world's most populous nation. Scientists hope the results will help them to identify certain gene variants </description><source>ABC Online</source></item><item><title>Genetics Commission attacks police DNA database</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96470170&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T03:26:00</pubDate><description>Need for central database unproven, says leading professor The Human Genetics Commission (HGC) has called for more control to be exerted over the controversial police DNA database. The organisation's </description><source>Webactive</source></item><item><title>Breakthrough as Edinburgh University finds 'mental illness' gene</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96515982&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T00:57:00</pubDate><description>SCOTS scientists have discovered a gene that could help explain the causes of mental illness. Research at Edinburgh University found the gene ΓΆΒ?Β? ABCA13 ΓΆΒ?Β? is partially inactive in patients with </description><source>The Scotsman</source></item><item><title>Genome Analysis Centre issues capacity and capability challenge</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96514455&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T00:29:00</pubDate><description>Cambridge Network keeps you informed of all the latest news from Cambridge and beyond. News articles posted on our site by our members are picked up by Search engines and News Services such as GoogleNews </description><source>Cambridge Network</source></item><item><title>New Stress-Related Gene Modulates High Blood Pressure In Mice &amp; Men</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96504532&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T14:51:00</pubDate><description>Does stress increase blood pressure? This simple question has been the focus of intense research for many years. Now new research has for the first time established a link between a novel gene, phosducin, </description><source>Medical News Today</source></item><item><title>Alberta researcher makes stem cell breakthrough that could help premature babies</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96585358&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T18:59:00</pubDate><description></description><source>Yahoo! Canada</source></item><item><title>Gene shields bowel from cancer</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96585319&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T18:59:00</pubDate><description>A STUDY has shown that a gene known to shield the body from harmful chemicals may also protect against bowel cancer. University of Dundee scientists found that removing a single gene from mice predisposed </description><source>Nigeria Guardian</source></item><item><title>Roche happy with 2009 performance, signs Spain genome pact</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96576840&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T16:06:00</pubDate><description>Roche's chief executive says that the company has enjoyed another strong year and expects to post figures for 2009 that will outpace its rivals. Speaking to the Swiss weekly Handelszeitung, Severin Schwan </description><source>Pharma Times</source></item><item><title>Against expectations, genetic variation does not alter asthma treatment response</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96572739&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T15:29:00</pubDate><description>Studies have suggested that asthma patients with a specific genetic variation might not respond as well to certain treatments as those with a different variation. But an article published in this week's </description><source>PhysOrg.com</source></item><item><title>Awry gene linked to mental illness</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96541132&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T15:58:00</pubDate><description>Psychiatric patients have been given hope of a cure by the discovery of a gene related to the development of mental illness. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh found the gene ABCA13 was frequently </description><source>Pharmacy Europe</source></item><item><title>Seattle Genetics and Agensys expand antibody-drug conjugate collaboration</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96313560&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T15:00:00</pubDate><description>Seattle Genetics, a biotechnology company, and Agensys, an affiliate of Astellas, have expanded their antibody-drug conjugate, or ADC, collaboration. Under the amended agreement, Agensys will pay a $12 </description><source>Individual.com</source></item><item><title>3-Gene May Account for Range of Ills .....</title><link>http://www.congoo.com/news/addstorycomment.aspx?st=96560478&amp;Channel_ID=69&amp;Category_ID=265</link><pubDate>2009-11-26T13:30:00</pubDate><description>The mutation is seen in one gene found in mitochondrial DNA -- handed down virtually unchanged from mother to child. Mitochondrial DNA affects basic cell functions and while the mutation itself is rare, </description><source>PakTribune.com</source></item></channel></rss>