Archive for the Canadian Biotech Category
DNA sweep finds new genes linked to diabetes (AFP)
AFP — Hundreds of scientists sifting through genetic data from 122,000 people have quintupled the number of gene variants known to boost the risk of diabetes, a pair of studies released Sunday reported.
Gene map for malaria crop offers higher yield hope (Reuters)
Reuters — The first genetic map of a medicinal herb used in the best malaria treatments is being published to help scientists develop the species into a high-yielding crop and battle the killer mosquito-borne disease.
Strides Made in Lung Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)
HealthDay — WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13 (HealthDay News) — Advances in genetics and biomarker identification and testing are finally bearing fruit in the battle against lung cancer, a new set of studies suggests.
Power of genomics cracks soybean code (AFP)
AFP — Scientists on Wednesday unveiled the genome of the soybean, saying it was an achievement that should deepen understanding of one of the world’s most important crops, help to boost yields and defend the plant against pests.
Genetic Marker for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Found (HealthDay)
HealthDay — MONDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) — A focused search of the entire human genome has found a genetic variant associated with the aggressiveness of prostate cancer, in a discovery that marks an important first step toward singling out cancers that need intensive treatment from those that can simply be left alone.
Genes for Dogs Breeds Discovered (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com — The Great Dane lumbering down the street next to the Chihuahua in its owner’s purse are clear examples of the extreme variety of looks that dog species — the most diverse-looking mammal in the world — can sport.
Clinical trial chiefs more likely tied to industry (Reuters)
Reuters — Cancer researchers who have the greatest ability to influence research are also the researchers with the greatest financial ties to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, according to a report released today.
Gene may pinpoint most aggressive prostate cancer (Reuters)
Reuters — Researchers have found a genetic mutation that helps predict which men will have aggressive prostate cancer and said it might help doctors choose who needs treatment and who does not.
Fast-acting impotency drug outpaces rivals: study (AFP)
AFP — Biotech firm Vivus unveiled a would-be player Monday in the 3.7-billion-dollar erectile dysfunction market: avanafil, effective in just 15 minutes, far faster than blockbuster rivals Viagra and Cialis.
Finnish firm to market cancer-prevention capsule (AFP)
AFP — Finnish medical biotechnology group Biohit said Monday it had developed a capsule that could help prevent stomach and throat cancer by neutralising the cancer-causing compound acetaldehyde.