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Gene patent case could impact patients, research
Every time a woman is tested for gene mutations linked to significantly higher rates of breast and ovarian cancer, her blood is sent to a lab in Utah. That's because Salt Lake City-based Myriad Genetics Inc. owns the patents to the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2...
Tags: Genetics, Science and Technology, Cancer, Science, Trials
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Cancer prevention study signs up participants
The American Cancer Society is launched a major, long-term prevention study across the country and is looking for people in the Baltimore area to participate. The society says 12 million people have survived cancer and many more have avoided it. This...Tags: Health, Cancer, Blood, Hospitals and Clinics, MedStar Health
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Pleasing consumers key to premium beef, audit says
Eating satisfaction rules when it comes to making beef lovers happy. That was clear in early results from the 2011 National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA), but defining that satisfaction seemed harder to pinpoint. “If producers get the right signal, and...Tags: Genetics, Biology, Health, Science and Technology, Science
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Una Colorada (vale más que cien descoloridas): Desconfianza
Si hace seis años el ánimo preponderante era el enojo, hoy la sociedad mexicana se siente desencantada. Ni siquiera los ganadores en la elección –de todos los colores- lucen felices por “los triunfos” de sus favoritos. Hay desánimo, ni... -
The real diva
Last week, I wrote about the differences between dairy cows and beef cows while comparing the dairy cow to a diva. Beef cows are pretty low maintenance compared to their dairy cow sisters. Yes, the dairy cow does have a few things in common with a...Tags: Genetics, Biology, Health, Science and Technology, Animals
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Fighting diseases with genetic therapy
Genes make us who we are — in sickness and in health. We get our genetic makeup from our parents, of course, but in the future, we might be getting genes from our doctors too. Imagine your doctor promising to cure your cancer or heart disease by...
Tags: Novartis AG, Physical Conditions, Science and Technology, Cancer, Cardiologists
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Crossbred bull 'fix'
A good crossbreeding program takes some background in genetics, a big enough herd and land base, good bull suppliers and time to figure all that out. Producers looking for a simpler route to heterosis often opt to use a composite bull. “In order for a...Tags: Genetics, Biology, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Science and Technology, Medical Specialization
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Elgin man's battle with eating disorder sheds light, breaks stereotypes
Rob hated to run. But he hated to stop even more. That's when his disparaging inner voice, the one that had belittled him since seventh grade, would emerge. If he didn't keep going, it said, he was going to get fat. He would never have the shredded abs...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Physical Conditions, Injuries and Wounds, Mental Health, College Sports
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Digital detox: Disconnecting on Vacation Now more than ever, people feel like they are always working, checking their emails on their phones and filing paperwork on their tablets. Tech reporter Rich DeMuro explores how to disconnect from work while...Tags: Biology, Debra Messing, Major League Baseball, Baseball, Sports
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Two Local Children, One Genetic Disease
FOX 17 ReporterFive years ago, Ashlee and Gavin Senn of Howard City, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Lauren. Shortly following Lauren’s arrival, along came little brother Breylon. “When Breylon was born, he seemed very healthy. When he was six...Tags: Lungs and Airways, Gastroenteritis, Hospitals and Clinics, Symptoms
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Conner Prairie welcomes rare baby to their herd
Conner Prairie has welcomed a new baby to their herd. One of only 24 in the entire country, Elizabeth the English Longhorn is a product of artificial insemination. Her birth means a 10 percent increase in the breeding capacity for this extremely rare...
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DNA Match In Sarah Fox Murder Was Lab Worker's Error
pix11.com | @pixscottA law enforcement official confirmed that the DNA found at both a Brooklyn protest and on the cd player of a Juilliard student murdered in 2004 was actually from a lab worker who handled both samples, according to reports. PIX11 News has learned that...Tags: Raymond W. Kelly, DNA, Murder, Manhattan (New York City), Biotechnology Industry
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