Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory identified eight previously unknown genes associated with prostate cancer. The study's 'guilt-by-association' method used statistical analysis to link genes mimicking PSA activity to the disease.
Researchers compare gene order on X and Y chromosomes of humans, cats, and mice, finding that cats and humans have similar gene orders on both chromosomes. A small block of genes with preserved order and spacing was discovered in mouse, cat, and human, suggesting an important function in male reproductive fitness.
A new approach to genome sequencing, called 'walking,' can sequence large segments of the genome in an orderly procession. By reducing redundant sequencing, this method may substantially decrease the cost of sequencing enterprises.
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have used a gene repair technique to genetically change white albino mice hairs to black, showing stable and long-lasting changes in skin cells. The technique has potential as a treatment for some hereditary diseases by correcting genetic mutations.
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center has been selected to participate in the National Cancer Institute's new Mouse Models of Human Cancers Consortium. Researchers will develop and evaluate mouse models for eight major organ systems, focusing on breast, prostate, lung, ovary, skin, blood and lymph system, colon, and brain cancers.
Avalanches claim over 150 lives worldwide each year, with Colorado leading the nation in fatalities. The state's steep terrain and unpredictable snowpack make it particularly hazardous for hikers, skiers, and snowboarders.