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Biotech/Bioinformatics MSc Admissions 2011- 2012 @ ALAGAPPA …

admin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:05:19 +0000

ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY (A State University established by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu) Accredited with “A” Grade by ‘NAAC’ Alagappa Nagar, Karaikudi 630.

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DNA sweep finds new genes linked to diabetes (AFP)

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 17:14:39 +0000

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.

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Gene map for malaria crop offers higher yield hope (Reuters)

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:04:18 +0000

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.

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Gene map for malaria crop offers higher yield hope
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Strides Made in Lung Cancer Treatment (HealthDay)

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:48:50 +0000

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.

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Strides Made in Lung Cancer Treatment
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Power of genomics cracks soybean code (AFP)

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:30:53 +0000

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.

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Power of genomics cracks soybean code
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Genetic Marker for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Found (HealthDay)

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:49:02 +0000

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.

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Genetic Marker for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Found
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Genes for Dogs Breeds Discovered (LiveScience.com)

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:05:46 +0000

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.

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Genes for Dogs Breeds Discovered
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Clinical trial chiefs more likely tied to industry (Reuters)

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:10:49 +0000

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.

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Clinical trial chiefs more likely tied to industry
(Reuters)

Gene may pinpoint most aggressive prostate cancer (Reuters)

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:59:51 +0000

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.

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Gene may pinpoint most aggressive prostate cancer
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