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Researchers oppose unvalidated gene panel tests for cancer links
2015-05-27 20:40:55| Biotech - Topix.net
A group of international researchers is making the case that genetic tests that look for multiple hereditary genes suspected of being linked to breast cancer should not be offered until they are proven to be valid and useful in clinical practice. Such tests, made by several companies including Myriad Genetics Inc, Ambry Genetics, Invitae and Illumina Inc, cover up to 100 inherited cancer genes, including more than 20 for breast cancer.
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Celladon's Failure Shouldn't Trickle Down To Other Gene Therapy Biotechs
2015-05-27 16:26:47| Biotech - Topix.net
Spark Therapeutics is working on restoring vision for children so they may function properly and meets a big unmet medical need. Bluebird Bio has shown positive preliminary results that are showing to reduce the need for blood transfusions in beta-thalassemia and sickle-cell disease.
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Conversion of coconut gene farms threatens diversity
2015-05-25 10:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
SciDevNet: The land conversion of coconut gene banks located in research farms across the Asia-Pacific threatens the future of coconut diversity, researchers warn. A coconut gene bank in Indonesia was recently converted into a racetrack while another in Samoa was turned into a prison, SciDev.Net has learned. Scientists in Southeast Asia are worried that without legal protection the number of coconut gene banks in the region could dwindle further. Plant ecologist Percy Sajise, a former regional director...
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Gene could help plants resist climate change
2015-05-11 22:05:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
RedOrbit: Plants are highly sensitive to environmental changes. Temperature affects multiple aspects of plant development, yet we know little about the processes and mechanisms underlying thermo-sensitive growth. Too close to the sun But researchers recently discovered a new gene that enables plants to regulate their growth in different temperatures. This could lead to new methods of optimizing plant growth and may help combat the effects of climate change. The gene was named ICARUS1, after the figure from...
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NIMS and Gene Haas Foundation announce scholarships.
2015-05-07 14:31:08| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
GHF-NIMS SkillsUSA Scholarship Program will award over $200,000 in scholarship funds to students competing in 3 manufacturing events at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Competitors include high school and college students from all 50 states who have won their state-level competitions in CNC Technician, CNC Milling Specialist, and CNC Turning Specialist. Medalists will receive awards in the following amounts: Gold: $4,000; Silver: $3,000; and Bronze: $2,000.
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