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Table of Contents . . . November 18th, 2004
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Cytotoxicity - Human caldesmon mitigates the injurious effects of adenovirus infection
Gene Delivery - Genome size and structure determine the infectivity of adenovirus vectors
Gene Silencing - Microscope-based cell array displays the effects of siRNA in living cells
Neurodegeneration - Caspase-9dn gene delivery may impede dopaminergic neuron degeneration
Vaccine Development - Gene vaccines lead immune response reactions in the desired direction
Alzheimer Disease - Synthetic peptide reduces beta-amyloid plaque formation in transgenic mice
Animal Studies - Better DNA cassette exchange should enhance the propagation of modified mice
Antiviral Therapies - Virus-mediated alpha interferon transduction stops woodchuck hepatitis virus
Arthritis - MRI data show monoclonal antibody treatment decreases spinal inflammation
Arthritis - MRI study shows treatment may stop structural damage in Ankylosing Spondylitis patients
Arthritis - Results from two REMICADE studies presented at conference
Bioterrorism - New microarray test funded by NIH
Breast Cancer - San Diego Susan Komen foundation affiliate presents 'Bras Down Broadway'
Business & Finance - Company provides Q3 update, reports on oncology, cardiovascular programs
Business Update - News service tracking Genzyme launched
Cancer Research - Exclusive license granted for measuring DNA methylation of the RASSF1A gene
Cystic Fibrosis - Biopharma company presentesresults of trial at cystic fibrosis conference
Diabetes Gentics - Scientists find gene that may cause diabetes
Drug Delivery - Trial evidences importance of pairing drug formulation and delivery device
Drug Development - Bioreactor company receives National Science Foundation grant
Drug Development - Epigenetic changes in hematopoietic malignancies offer novel treatment tactics
Drug Development - Pharma company completes humanization of 3G4 antibody
Finance - Biopharmaceutical company reports third quarter results
Finance - Biotech completes new financing
Gene Discovery - RNA polymerase III promoters make ribozymes more attractive for modifying genes
Gene Expression - Co-expressed long complementary RNAs augment gene silencing regimens
Gene Expression - Gene expression profiling explores hepatocyte/nonparenchymal cell interactions
Gene Regulation - RNA-directed DNA demethylation shows promise for modifying mammalian cells
Genetics - Company announces new, speedy gene detection method
Genetics - New coalition to support personalized medicine
Genetics and Genomics - Remark on blacks' 'genetic predisposition' for dying younger draws fire
Genomics - Trade association warns genetically engineered crops threaten consumer choice
Huntington Disease - Biotech company announces RNAi therapeutic development for Huntington disease
Imaging - Researchers using imaging system to study G protein-coupled receptor levels
Legal Issues - Microalgea products company files suit
Longevity - Mice live longer when they slim down after gene therapy
Malaria - Study shows Corixa's MPL adjuvant protected against uncomplicated malaria
Mergers & Acquisitions - Alzheimer disease therapeutic company to acquire Guildford Clinical Pharmacology
Neurology - U.S. patent awarded for technology used in gene therapy trial
Neuropathy - PDGF-B chain protein expression is a forerunner of SHIV encephalitis
Neuroscience - Protein induction is selective in in vitro models of the blood-brain barrier
Oncology - Gene expression profiles yield clinicopathological staging of colorectal cancer
Oncology - New cancer target the focus of monoclonal antibody treatment
Oncology - New technology prevents breast cancer development in transgenic mice
Personnel - Colin Scott, MD, joins glycobiology company
Personnel - Genetics company expands drug development leadership
Personnel - Yves Rosconi named president, chief executive officer of biotech company
Point Mutations - DNA strand bias is apparent during targeted gene repair
Prostate Cancer - Conditional deletion of Rb causes early stage prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Interference with SONIC HEDGEHOG-GLI1 signaling inhibits prostate cancer
Recombinant Research - Company reports Cumulase study results
Rheumatology - Studies offer genetic clues to rheumatoid arthritis
Sexual & Reproductive Health - FDA approves Luveris for concomitant use with Gonal-f
Transplant Medicine - Iowa University Hospitals committed to transplant program
Viral Hepatitis - Adenovirus vectors and clevudine beat woodchuck hepatitis virus-infected cells
Virology - A novel DNA prime-boosting regimen produces antiviral immunity in study models
Virology - Drugmaker and USAMRIID to study ATryn for viral hemorrhagic diseases
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