Lab Business Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 8th, 2005
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AEterna Zentaris, Inc. - Atrium Biotechnologies files final prospectus for $75M IPO
Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company reports loss of $0.18 per share
Aeterna Zentaris Inc. - Atrium Biotechnologies finishes initial public, secondary offering of $75M
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm files resale registration statement for notes
Alltracel Pharmaceuticals Plc. - Pharmaceutical company reports 355% increase in revenue
Almirall - Pharmaceutical company reaches sales of EUR900 million in 2004
AmerisourceBergen Corporation - Pharmaceutical services company lowers earnings estimate
Amgen, Inc. - Biotech company commences exchange offer for notes due 2032
Astralis, Ltd. - Biotech company records loss of $0.28 per share
AtheroGenics, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm files resale registration statement
Avanir Pharmaceuticals - Pharmaceutical firm announces $17.1M common stock offering
Avax Technologies, Inc. - Biotech company announces agreement for sale of common stock
Boston Life Sciences, Inc. - Biotech company complies with NASDAQ rule regarding 10-K
aaiPharma Inc. - Science-based pharmaceutical company provides update on tax refund spending
avVaa World Health Care Products Inc. - Natural skin care products company secures $1.1 million funding
A. Beclere Hospital, Clamart - Chromosomal sperm nuclei profile could be used as a predictive test before ICSI
AMC Cancer Research Center, Denver - Eugenol caused melanoma growth suppression through inhibition of E2F1
Aarhus University - Synuclein aggregation studied, role of p25alpha revealed
Agilent Technologies, Inc. - Finnish researcher honored with award for new doping-control technology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Role of reactive oxygen species in inflammation in adipocytes examined
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Study of the zebrafish has contributed insight into GATA transcription factors
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York - Collagen VI encourages proliferation, survival of malignant tumor cells
Alkermes, Inc. - Phase 3 study results on drug, therapy in alcohol dependent patients in JAMA
Almond Board of California - Studies suggest that almonds have several health benefits
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology - Academy advises avoid triggers, use anti-inflammatory medications for asthma
American BioScience, Inc. - Data released in study of Coroxane for restenosis
American Chiropractic Association - Chiropractors encourage older Americans to kick the sedentary lifestyle
American Social Health Association - Association reports nation is failing to curb spread of STDs in young people
Americans for Health Care - Historic health care legislation in Maryland part of national campaign
Antares Pharma, Inc. - Formulation completed for new contraceptive transdermal gel
Assiut University Hospital - Any degree of cardiopulmonary bypass hypothermia may protect the brain
Ball State University, Muncie - Researchers investigating the impact of long space missions on females
Bambin Gesu Hospital, Rome - Closed loop rate-responsive pacemakers suitable for use in young patients
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Tumor cell genes encode ligands recognized by CD4 regulatory T cells
Beth Israel Deaconess, Boston - Teaching staff how to use pulmonary equipment sharply cuts repair costs
Bethesda National Cancer Institute - DLC-1 deemed essential for embryonic development
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Hormone developer comments on U.S. NIH estrogen therapy statement
Boehringer Ingelheim GmbHFor f - Treatment effective in lowering blood pressure for patients with kidney disease
BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics - Stem cell therapy company appoints Robert Shorr to board of directors
Bristol-Myers Squibb - Pharmaceutical firm announces results of tender offer
Brown University - Cetrorelix doesn't protect macaques from radiation-induced testicular injury
Bruker BioSciences Corporation - Taiwan hospital selects mass-spectrometry instruments for clinical proteomics
Burnham Institute - Liver-specific knock out mouse has improved liver function
CHU Montpellier - Medical treatment of atrial fibrillation remains controversial
CHU Tenon, Paris - Seronegative syphilis in HIV patient tests positive by dark field examination
CHU Vaudois, Lausanne - Regulation of selectin glycoprotein ligand selectin interactions clarified
Calypte Biomedical Corporation - Diagnostics company issues $8M of secured convertible notes
Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing - Genetically modified fibroblasts treat Parkinson disease models
Cardiac Science, Inc. - Defibrillator maker reiterates terms of proposed merger
CardioDynamics - Medical device firm reports 21% increase in sales
CardioTech International, Inc. - CE application filed for CardioPass artificial coronary artery bypass graft
Cellomics, Inc. - High-content screening capabilities expanded at China's NCDS
Charite Hospital, Berlin - Dysregulation in human aortic stenosis starts at an early disease stage
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. - Pharmaceutical services company reaffirms first quarter guidance
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Natural killer T cell development studied, nature of regulation clarified
Children's Hospital, Philadelphia - Therapy and dosing for pediatric rheumatic disorders reviewed
China Medical University, Taichung - Nerve guidance system developed for nerve regeneration/functional recovery
Cochin University of Science & Technology - 5-HT1A receptor expression low in brain during pancreatic regeneration
Cubist Pharmaceutical Inc. - Daptomycin used to treat serious Gram-positive infections
CuraGen Corporation - Jonathan Rothberg to step down as CEO of genomics-focused pharmaceutical company
Cutting Edge Information - Report examines pharma investment between late-stage trials
Dainippon Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd - Potent human beta3 -adrenergic receptor agonist discovered
Dartmouth College School of Medicine - Transcriptional repression domain in N-terminal region of p53 identified
Duke University Medical Center - Novel apolipoprotein E-derived agent improves outcome after brain trauma
Duska Therapeutics, Inc. - ATP maker reports net loss of $1,561,000 for 2004
EDAP TMS S.A. - U.K. institute backs use of HIFU for treatment of localized prostate cancer
Eisai Inc. - Zonisamide capsules don't affect pharmacokinetics of OCs containing EE, NOR
Eli Lilly & Co. - Schizophrenics on atypical antipsychotic treated longer than with typical drugs
Emory University - Phe/Tyr switch analyzed, effect on histone lysine methyltransferases defined
Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation - Clinical trial testing Rexin-G opens in New York
Erasmus Medical Center - Contrast-enhanced MRI can be used to monitor tumor microvasculature
Erasmus Medical Center - New findings in the area of vaccines adjuvant described
Europdonor Foundation, Leiden - Back-up donor identification saves time in unrelated stem cell transplantation
Experimental Biology - New study documents the detrimental impact of teen beverage choices
Fertility Centers of Illinois - Company donates infertility services through "From INCIID the Heart" Program
Finland National Public Health Institute, Helsinki - PCR-RFLP discriminates Campylobacter jejuni strains
Finlay Institute - Research add new data to meningitis vaccines body of knowledge
Foundation Hospital St. Joseph, Paris - Early response to antiretroviral treatment predicts long-term response
Free University of Brussels - Hereditary breast cancer examined
Friederich-Alexander Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg - Hemoglobin adducts of acrylamide and glycidamide analyzed in nonsmokers
GMCG, LLC - Investment bank names principal
Genentech, Inc. - Rheumatoid arthritis Rituxan trial meets primary endpoint
Generex Biotechnology Corp. - Buccal-drug-delivery company establishes regulatory compliance committee
Genzyme Corp. - Phase III study begins of therapy for C. difficile-associated diarrhea
GlaxoSmithKline - Bone fracture rates reduced in patients on bisphosphonate therapy
Gulhane Askery Tip Akademysy, Istanbul - Gastric and thyroid cancers linked to iodine-deficient and -excessive diets
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. - Company receives FDA priority review for Enhanze SC NDA
Hamedan University of Medical Science - Fumonisin production by Fusarium species isolated from harvested corn in Iran
Hammersmith Hospital, London - Research needed to determine efficient delivery of SCs to appropriate sites
Hanley Center - Drug treatment center tackles illegal steroid use
Hanyang University, Seoul - Toll-like receptor 9 polymorphism is not linked to systemic lupus erythematosus
Harborview Injury Prevention & Res. Cntr., Seattle - Pregnant women face risk after motor vehicle crashes regardless of injuries
Harvard Medical School - Scientists discover how Ebola virus infects cells
Harvard University - Saccharomyces cerevisiae isoenzymes examined, asparaginyl deamidation probed
Harvard University - CXC chemokine ligand analyzed, nature of activity modulation defined
Harvard University - Exposures to air pollution are associated with decreased heart rate variability
Harvard University - HIV-1 catalytic core domain residues important for HIV-1 replication/integration
Harvard University - Nalbuphine produced no additive interactions with cocaine on CV measures
Harvard University - New data illuminates research in proteomics
Health Industries Research Cos. - Employers concerned with increasing use of high-cost injectable medications
Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - IRHs efficacious in lung inflammation, septic shock and multiple sclerosis
Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris - Melanocytic nevi in children discussed
Hopital d'Enfants Armand-Trousseau, Paris - Kidney tumors in children examined
Hospital Sant Joan de Deu, Barcelona - Characteristics of epilepsy in Angelman syndrome patients elucidated
Huddinge University Hospital, Stockholm - New findings in cancer therapy described
IMPAC Medical Systems, Inc. - Global cancer therapy audit initiated
INSERM U572, Paris - Annexins participate in a variety of membrane-related events
INSERM U626, Marseille - Researchers describe findings in obesity and diabetes studies
INSERM, Grenoble - Genetic assays of adrenocortical tumors define cancer and recurrence risk
IP Holdings, LLC - Dr. James W. Ryan, IP company, collaborate to commercialize key genomic patents
IVMD, Inc. - UK government invests further in developer of non-invasive medical tests
Immune Response Corporation - Immune-based biopharmaceutical company auditors note going-concern qualification
Independence Blue Cross - Financial support found for care of mothers and children in Pennsylvania
Indian Institute of Technology - Link between protein structure and solubility on expression discussed
Innodia Inc. - ID 1101 enters Phase Ib clinical trial
Innsbruck Medical University - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of colon cancer
Institute Medical & Vet. Science, Adelaide - Methyl mercury influences growth-related signaling in breast cancer cells
International Hyperhidrosis Society - Survey raises awareness of impact of excessive sweating on quality of life
Invitrogen Corp. - PathAlert Infectious Agent Detection System ready for market
Istanbul University - Amlodipine and fosinopril caused decreases in SBP, DBP in hypertensive patients
Iwate Medical University - Vasculitis induced in a patient by active Epstein-Barr virus infection
John P Robarts Research Institute, London - Ultrasound measures of carotid artery morphology represent distinctive traits
Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions - Class II MHC expression on thyrocytes does not cause thyroiditis
Johns Hopkins University - Gene regions beyond protein instructions important in disease
Johns Hopkins University - Light-scattering method reveals details under skin
Kanazawa Medical University, Kahoku-gun - Adiponectin and TNF-alpha in myocytes may contribute to myocardial injury
Karolinska University - Impact of FASL-induced apoptosis on the elimination of tumor cells by NK cells
Kings College London - Activation of ERK pathway in myocytes requires distinct families of G proteins
Kochi Medical School, Nankoku - Albumin and colloid osmotic pressure were lower in patients with low voltages
Kyorin University, Tokyo - Angiogenic cytokines support pulmonary tumor thrombotic microangiopathy
Kyushu University, Fukuoka - SUMO-1 binding required for modification and colocalization with leukemia
Leiden University - Studies add new findings to imaging body of knowledge
Louisiana State University, Shreveport - Curcumin inhibits colon cancer via PPARgamma activation
Mahidol University, Bangkok - Pinealocyte dopamine receptor activation studied, pathway revealed
Massachusetts General Hospital - MR spectroscopy may be superior for determining prostate cancer prognosis
Massachusetts General Hospital - Utility of MRI in clinical trials of adult patients reviewed
Matria Healthcare, Inc. - Disease management company completes acquisition of Miavita
Max Planck Inst. for Experimental Med., Goettingen - Study examined auditory fear conditioning and acoustic startle in rats
Mayo Clinic - Recent findings illuminate research in virology
Mayo Clinic - Viral immune response examined, inhibition due to antigen presentation revealed
McGill University, Montreal - Onus is on educators to protect students from anti-gay bullying
MedAssets - Supply chain company and U.S. Benefits Plus to offer branded loyalty program
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. - Healthcare medical real estate investment company restructures board
Medical University of Lubeck - Cells internalize biologically active recombinant DNA spontaneously
Medical University of South Carolina - Mechanisms of bradykinin promotion of glomerular injury outlined
Memorial University of Newfoundland - Thyroxine-binding antibodies analyzed, inhibition of pathogenic epitope revealed
Merry X-ray Corp. - Communication Synergy Technologies partners with x-ray company
Michael Stern Parkinson's Research Foundation - Research foundation notes new research and pope's battle with Parkinson disease
Middlemore Hospital, Auckland - Botulinum toxin safe and effective for refractory neonatal IMT
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - FDA grants full approval for VELCADE (bortezomib) for injection
Ministry of Health, Viet Nam - Health officials detail avian influenza cases in Viet Nam, Cambodia
Montefiore Medical Center - Heart surgeon appointed chair of cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore Medical
Montreal General Hospital - Survey assesses medical marijuana use of in U.K.
Moscow MV Lomonosov State University - Findings advance knowledge in physiology research
Myongji University - Acinetobacter baumannii nosocomial outbreak strain produces PER-1 ESBL
Nagasaki University - Helicobacter pylori cytotoxin examined, role in gastric ulceration shown
Nagoya University, Aichi - Morpholino antisense oligomers targeting human midkine fights cancer
National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka - NCX activity may contribute to etiology of cardiac hypertrophy and dysfunction
National Ocean Service, Charleston - Milleporin-1 examined, phospholipase activity described
Natl. Development & Research Inst. Inc., New York - Puerto Rican crack users in Puerto Rico have riskier sex than those in New York
Neurorecovery, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company appoints new vice presidents
New York University - Sonic hedgehog controls stem cell behavior in postnatal and adult brain
New York University - What researchers learn about NK cells could yield hepatitis treatment
New York-Presbyterian Hospital - Women with heart attacks benefit from stenting
Northwestern University, Evanston - Segments of consecutive AA residues of HIV gp120 proposed as vaccine candidates
Novavax, Inc. - Biopharmaceutical company announces new leadership
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. - Personal care products company announces anticipated first quarter results
Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus - AIDS-associated emphysema due in part to HIV-1 infection of alveolar macrophages
Ohio State University - Epstein-Barr virus dUTPase upregulates the production of TNF-alpha
Omnicell, Inc. - New version of workstation to manage anesthesia introduced at AON Congress
Omnicell, Inc. - Radio frequency identification supply chain technology discussed at conference
OptiCare Health Systems, Inc. - Eye care services company announces 3.9% increase in fourth quarter net revenue
Osaka University - Interleukin 12 gene transfer retards fibrosarcoma growth and metastasis
Oscient Pharmaceuticals - Pharma company discloses first quarter results for FACTIVE tablets
Osiris Therapeutics, Inc. - Pharma co receives U.S. FDA clearance for injured tissue stem cell therapy trial
Owens & Minor, Inc. - Craig R. Smith to succeed G. Gilmer Minor, III, as CEO; Minor to remain chairman
Pantox Laboratories - Recent studies add new data to obesity and diabetes research
Pathcare Consulting Pathologists, Geelong - Multidrug-resistant A. baumannii outbreak confined to ICU and surgical ward
Paul Ehrlich Institute - New research in the area of allergy medicine detailed
Pennsylvania State University - Rate of CYP17 mRNA decay affects mRNA and CYP17 expression in theca cells
Pennsylvania State University - Study shows education program reduces shaken-baby syndrome incidents
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Conference presentation shows Tarvacin has significant antiviral activity
PeriOptimum - Information technology for surgical throughput selected by St. Clair Hospital
Pfizer Inc - Pharma company to add expanded risk information on pain medication labels
Phage International Inc. - Clinic offering bacteriophage therapy announces expansion
Philips Sonicare - Study examines sonic power toothbrushes plaque removal
Pinney Associates - Nicotine patch and lozenge effective in very heavy smokers
Planned Parenthood Federation of America - Illinois Governor Issues Emergency Rule Ensuring Contraceptive Access
ProSanos Corp. - Mycophenolate mofetil decreases rejection in renal transplants
Proteol Ltd. - POSH is essential for HIV-1 production
Proteome Systems - Biomarkers milestone for monitoring progression of Huntington disease achieved
Purdue University - Sindbis virus capsid protein studied, associations clarified
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville - Several factors influence reported rises in end-stage renal disease.
Queensland Institute of Medical Research - Spleen important in malaria
RITA Medical Systems - Medical company introduces radiofrequency ablation device for tumor treatment
Rapid Recovery Health Services Inc. - Tendonapothies treatment company appoints advisory board
Renal Care Group, Inc. - Dialysis services company acquires programs in Michigan and Oregon
Reproductive Endocrine Assoc. of Charlotte - Blastocyst freezing improves fertility factors, lowers high-order multiple rate
Rhodia - Organic chemistry company to build catechol and hydroquinone plant in China
Rice University, Houston - "Nanoshells" simultaneously detect and destroy cancerous cells
Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen - Myocyte hypertrophy is due to cycle activators unable to overcome inhibitors
Royal Free Hospital, London - People with peanut allergy at risk of allergic reaction to lupin flour
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Late-phase long-term potentiation studied, role of phosphorylation clarified
Sahlgrenska University Hospital - Reports add new data to obesity and diabetes research
Scott & White Memorial Hospital & Clinic, Temple - Hepatitis C therapies sometimes produce pulmonary toxicity
Senetek PLC - Two directors appointed to board of dermatology products company
Seoul National University - Effect of methylphenidate on brain activity characterized
Seoul National University - Hybrid molecule inhibits amyloid beta-induced neurotoxicity
Seoul National University - Quercetin inhibits beta-catenin/Tcf signaling in colon cancer cells
Servier - New approach to treatment of depression presented at congress of psychiatrists
Shanghai Institute of Physical Education - Exercise changes renal atrial natriuretic peptide receptor gene expression
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation - Life sciences and high technology company completes acquisition of Proligo Group
SkinMedica, Inc. - Dermatology-focused company closes $15 million round of financing
Society of Interventional Radiology - Lung cancer trial shows heat directly kills tumors in 93% of cases
Society of Interventional Radiology - Study: Endovenous laser ablation is effective at treating varicose veins
Southampton General Hospital - Laparoscopic renal biopsy useful in obese children
St. Eriks Eye Hospital, Stockholm - Matrix metalloproteinase-2 promotes inflammation-related corneal vessel growth
St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis - Avian influenza strain causes lethal systemic infections in ferrets
St. Louis University - Novel treatment can remedy common cause of disabling leg pain
St. Marys Hospital - Researchers' data advance metabolic syndrome research
Stanford University - Technology helps doctors shed new light on heart surgery
State University of New York, Stony Brook - Interaction of adenovirus protein with packaging sequences examined
Strides Arcolab, Ltd. - Pharmaceutical firm opens R&D center in India
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin. - Spending on mental and substance use disorders concentrated in public sector
Sungkyunkwan University - Novel microemulsion enhances transdermal piroxicam delivery
Surge Medical, Inc. - Engineering firm expands into healthcare market
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 2005 Komen Race for the Cure Series, new sponsorship announced by foundation
Sv. Kiril and Metodij University - Effects of lyophilization on liposome stability determined
Symmetry Medical Inc. - Orthopedic devices provider added to Russell Indexes
Sysmex America, Inc. - Company's hematology analyzer ranks high in user satisfaction
Technical University of Munich - Intestinal homeostasis falters in mice that cannot produce interleukin 10
Tel Aviv University - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of oncology
Terumo Medical Corporation - Advances in peripheral embolization discussed at radiology meeting
ThermoGenesis Corp. - Biotechnology company to supply autologous thrombin kits to Biomet, Inc.
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia - Neuronal Ca2+ channel studied, role of phosphatase channel defined
Tokyo Medical & Dental University - Docosahexaenoic acid metabolites reported as antidiabetic agents
Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology - Glycan adhesion analyzed, role of Na+/K+-ATPase beta 1-subunit shown
Topigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Canada-based asthma-focused biopharmaceutical company wins 2 industry awards
Triad Hospitals, Inc. - Oklahoma hospital company finalizes agreement to operate Deaconess Hospital
Trousseau Hospital, Tours - Platelet count can predict development of heparin-dependent antibodies
Turku University - Panendoscopy detected synchronous second primary tumors in head and neck cancers
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Researchers' work adds to pneumococcal vaccines body of knowledge
U.S. National Aeronautic and Space Administration - Nutritional status of astronauts altered after long-term space flight
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research - Policy brief reports many California teens do not get regular physical exercise
Univ. of California, Davis - Reports add new data to HIV/AIDS vaccines research
Univ. of California, Irvine - Bigger isn't necessarily better for amyloid proteins
Univ. of California, Irvine - Recent findings in herpesvirus vaccines provide new insights
Univ. of California, Los Angeles - Obesity confers survival advantage in dialysis patients
Univ. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Arsenic removal from drinking water is focus of new projects
Univ. of Occupational and Environ. Health, Fukuoka - Carotid chemoreceptors do not affect overall CV response to hypercapnia
Univ. of South Florida - Antioxidant-rich diets reduce brain damage from stroke in rats
Univ. of Southern California - Independent voice rises to help consumers navigate healthcare
Univ. of Southern California, Los Angeles - Childhood asthma may be linked to grandmother's smoking
University College London - Reports describe recent advances in metabolic syndrome research
University Hospital Antwerp - Drug can reduce body weight and cardiovascular risk factors in obese people
University of Antwerp Hospital - Prognostic value of smoking status in operated nonsmall cell lung cancer noted
University of Arizona - Skin tumors studied, role of kinases clarified
University of Auckland - Staphylococcal superantigen-like protein studied, effects clarified
University of Bern - NucliSens EasyQ Enterovirus assay rapid and accurate
University of Birmingham, West Midlands - Researchers' findings advance gastroenterology research
University of British Columbia, Vancouver - Oxidative stress upreglates genes associated with Alzheimer disease
University of California, Berkeley - Spatial analysis of childhood leukemia performed in a case/control study
University of Canterbury - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hormones
University of Cincinnati - Group built a molecular model for lipid-free apoA-I
University of Dundee - Lymphocyte protein kinase activation studied, dual phosphatase requirement shown
University of Erlangen-Nurnberg - Autoimmune hepatitis accompanies antiphospholipid syndrome
University of Florence - Reports advance knowledge in pancreatic cancer research
University of Freiburg - Primary stability of various forms of osteosynthesis compared
University of Geneva - Antibodies adsorbed to aluminum adjuvants characterized
University of Genoa - Measuring albuminuria is effective as first test in work-up of HT patients
University of Genoa - Microalburninuria detection identifies hypertensive patients at high CV risk
University of Granada - Improvement in physical fitness aids anti-aging efforts
University of Heidelberg - Combined estrogen/antipsychotic therapy doesn't prevent relapse in females
University of Heidelberg - Treatment-seeking behavior same in HIV/AIDS orphans/nonorphans in Kampala
University of Helsinki - Endostatin works with membranes bearing phosphatidylserine to cause cell death
University of Iowa, Iowa City - Shortened viral expression cassettes transfer genes to lung epithelia
University of Kent - eIF2 alpha phosphorylation and stress perception in CHO cells examined
University of Kentucky - Coronary revascularization procedures in diabetic patients compared
University of Kentucky College of Medicine - Study shows pregabalin improves symptoms
University of Maryland - Effects of aging on the mechanical behavior of human dentin evaluated
University of Michigan - Mitral valve ring fixes two problems at once
University of Montreal - G protein-coupled receptor studied, endocytosis revealed
University of Montreal - Major cause of insomnia has complex genetic involvement
University of Ottawa - Activation of the phospholipase A2 pathway is key in inflammatory response
University of Oulu - Hypoglycemia reduces cardiac vagal outflow
University of Paris - HPV strongly associated with several cancers independent of HIV infection
University of Parma - Consider individual differences when studying CV effects of social interaction
University of Pennsylvania - African American women less likely to undergo genetic testing than white women
University of Pennsylvania - Unique reproductive-cell protein in mice could lead to new contraceptives
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia - Pre-existing immunity alters host response to systemic adenoviral vector
University of Perugia - Retrovirus-like long-terminal repeat DQ-LTR13 linked to type 1 diabetes
University of Piemonte, Alessandria - Enzymatic function studied, effects of Hg2+ and Cu2+ revealed
University of Regensburg - Studies advance knowledge in melanoma vaccines research
University of Sherbrooke - Diabetic hyperalgesia absent in bradykinin B1 receptor-knockout mice
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Flow cytometry quantifies corneal angiogenesis in murine models
University of Texas, Dallas - Cytomegalovirus studied, effect on expression of MHC-related chains defined
University of Texas, Dallas - Fibulin-5 deficiency analyzed, role in smooth muscle function revealed
University of Tokyo - Decapping reaction of mRNA studied, requirement for Dcp1 observed
University of Tokyo - LIF induces kidney stem-like cell multilineage differentiation via cadherin 16
University of Toronto - Insulin alone increases hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal activity
University of Utrecht - Reasons for nonstandard treatment in elderly patients with head and neck cancer
University of Valladolid - Efficacy of human melanocytic cell lines examined in rabbit choroidal melanoma
University of Washington - Candidate EGFR gene targets identified in Drosophila
University of Washington, Seattle - Lethal mutagenesis may be used to extinguish HIV infection
University of Western Australia - VLDL apoB kinetics controlled by adiponectin and insulin resistance
University of Western Sydney - ErbB receptors mediated migratory and proliferative activities in melanoma cells
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Alternate techniques increase the depth of saphenous vein gene transfer
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg - HBV genotype A raises liver cancer risk in Bantu-speaking sub-Saharan Africans
University of Zambia, Lusaka - Elemental diet improves nutritional recovery from diarrhea/malnutrition
Uppsala University, Sweden - Faulty folding of protein in the environment may cause disease
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System - von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) tumor suppressor protein sensitized cancer to bortezomib
Valera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Patient enrollment for trial of implant for central precocious puberty completed
Vanderbilt University - Lithium treatment inhibits renal GSK-3 activity
Verispan - Managed care audits report generator launched by informatics software company
VitalSmarts - The gift of gab can keep family members healthy
Vrije University, Brussels - Belgium doctors treating critically ill infants favor legalizing euthanasia
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. - Company gets FDA approval for its thoracic endoprosthesis
Washington University - Loss of glucagon response to hypoglycemia in diabetes explained
Washington University, St. Louis - Protein synthesis rates in human muscles studied, major determinants clarified
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - W. Grant McGiompsey named new director by bioengineering company
World Health Organization - Rapid, concerted action needed to bring down mother and infant deaths, WHO says
XDx, Inc. - Noninvasive test to determines risk of rejection in heart transplant patients
XenoPort, Inc. - Positive phase 2a results for post-herpetic neuralgia drug reported
Xenomics, Inc. - Italian patent application filed on transrenal DNA technology to detect HIV, TB
Xiamen University - Inhibitory effects of anticancer peptide from Mercenaria examined
Xiamen University - Mercury bioaccumulation and cell propagation by E. coli
Yale University - Human kidney protein that regulates heart contraction and blood pressure found
Yamaguchi University - Molecular signatures characterize hepatocellular carcinoma
Yonsei University - Findings in diabetes therapy provide new insights
Zix Corporation - Electronic communication systems developer passes utilization study
bioMerieux, Inc. - French in vitro diagnostics company will play role in platelet collection system
eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - Germicidal product passes efficacy test for eradicating bird flu virus
sanofi pasteur - U.S. HHS awards $97M contract to develop cell-culture-based influenza vaccine
sanofi-aventis - Influenza-focused drug company awarded $97 million U.S. HHS vaccine contract
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