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Proteins take on new roles in malaria parasite
Malaria is the third leading cause of infectious disease death in the world, after tuberculosis and AIDS. The World Health Organization estimates the parasite causes acute illness in some 300 million people each year, resulting in about 2.7 million deaths.   view more (2005-11-03)

On 4 April 2005, INTAS launched the first stage of its Open Call for Research Projects Proposals 2005-2006
With an indicative budget of EUR12 million, the INTAS Open Call 2005-2006 encompasses basic and applied research with no thematic or geographical restrictions, but excluding market-oriented technology development. Unlike previous open calls, it will not be open for network proposals.   view more (2005-04-14)

The future of healthcare? The Biopharmaceutical industry speaks its mind.
A survey carried out at the leading European conference focusing on proteomics and genomics - BIOMICS (13-16 November (www.ibc-biomics.com)) provides an insight into the views of senior members of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. The survey focuses on the direction of the drug discovery industry and the subsequent implications for... view more... (2000-11-24)

Scientists map steps to block key enzyme action in heart failure
Taking a cue from the way drugs like Viagra put the biological brakes on a key enzyme involved in heart failure, scientists at Johns Hopkins have mapped out a key chemical step involved in blocking the enzyme.   view more (2008-11-12)

Study validates means to measure possible leukemia marker
A study led by cancer researchers at The Ohio State University has validated a method for reliably measuring variations in certain proteins that may make good biomarkers in chronic leukemia patients.   view more (2009-05-01)

10 per cent of human genome is target for new drugs
Around 10 per cent of the human genome can be targeted for the development of new drugs, according to top pharmaceutical industry scientists speaking at the BA Festival of Science at the University of Glasgow today [3rd September 2001]. Speaking at the From genes and cells to healthcare forum organised by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences... view more... (2001-08-30)

European drive for post-genomic research European Commission awards EUR39.4 million to three large-scale projects
In a drive to gear up research on genomics - the study of genes and their function - the European Commission has awarded EUR 39.4 million to three large research projects. The funding is a prelude to the EUR2.2 billion earmarked for "genomics research for human health" in the next Community research programme to be launched later this... view more... (2002-03-18)

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis may pose neurological risks
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) has helped many couples conceive healthy children and is generally considered a safe practice.   view more (2009-07-22)

New NIST reference material for peptide analysis
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued its first-ever reference material designed to improve the performance and reliability of experiments to measure the masses and concentrations of peptides in biomolecular samples.   view more (2007-05-29)

Manchester researchers announce new methods of beating breast cancer
University of Manchester researchers will reveal new ways of controlling and treating breast cancer at the National Cancer Research Institute conference in Birmingham today (Monday 1 October 2007).   view more (2007-10-02)

Proteomics Study Yields Clues As To How Tuberculosis Might Be Thwarting The Immune System
A link between the immune system and the self-cleaning system by which biological cells rid themselves of obsolete or toxic parts may one day yield new weapons in the fight against tuberculosis and other deadly infectious diseases.   view more (2008-11-06)

Newly discovered proteins in seminal fluid may affect odds of producing offspring
Seminal fluid contains protein factors that, when transferred from a male to a female at mating, affect reproductive success. This is true of many different animals, from crickets to primates.   view more (2008-07-29)

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News reports on growing role of molecular diagnostics
Novel platform technologies and key advances in genomics are rapidly driving the development of molecular diagnostics, reports Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News (GEN).   view more (2008-10-06)

New Tool May Help with Early Detection of Deadly Pancreatic Cancer
A new diagnostic tool developed by Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists has shown promising results when used with patients of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer due to the difficulty of diagnosing it in its early stages.   view more (2009-08-04)

Scientists make first step towards 'holy grail' of crystallography
Scientists from Imperial College London and the University of Surrey have developed a new technique for crystallising proteins, a discovery which could help speed up the development of new medicines and treatments.   view more (2006-01-09)

New biomarkers could help doctors spot Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in their early stages can be difficult for physicians to spot, and many diagnoses are incorrect.   view more (2006-08-14)

Joslin Researchers Discover Protein that Causes Blood Vessel Leakage in Eyes with Diabetic Retinopathy
Although health professionals have had success in treating diabetic retinopathy, two forms of the disease — proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema — still are the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among working age adults in the developed world.   view more (2007-01-30)

Scientists use nanoparticle to discover disease-causing proteins
A complex molecule and snake venom may provide researchers with a more reliable method of diagnosing human diseases and developing new drugs.   view more (2007-02-13)

3D Molecular Sciences Presents its New Patented 3D Encoded Particle Array Tool for Multiplexing Bioassays at BioArray Europe
3D Molecular Sciences presented a poster providing new assay data on the Company's multiplexing enabling platform technology for molecular medicine at the BioArray Europe conference, taking place in Cambridge, UK, on 1 October 2002. The new patented assay system consists of microfabricated encoded particles of a variety of designs, attachment... view more... (2002-10-01)

Affibody and Mabtech initiates research collaboration
Today, Affibody AB and Mabtech AB announce the initiation of a research collaboration with the aim to develop diagnostic kits for the research diagnostics market. The kits will be used for detection of disease-related proteins. Under the agreement, Affibody will supply proprietary affinity ligands - Affibody molecules, to Mabtech who will develop... view more... (2004-04-01)
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