17Apr/13

Genetic profile predicts post-chemo cancer survival – CNN International


TIME

Genetic profile predicts post-chemo cancer survival
CNN International
They then compared how these genes reacted to 99 different anti-cancer drugs and found eight genes that showed a strong correlation to an elevated response to five chemotherapy agents — dasatinib, docetaxel, erlotinib, everolimus and paclitaxel.
Survival After Chemotherapy, Influenced by Patient’s GenesDaily Press

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17Apr/13

Child neurodevelopment unaffected by exposure to multiple course of antenatal … – Ob.Gyn. News Digital Network

Child neurodevelopment unaffected by exposure to multiple course of antenatal
Ob.Gyn. News Digital Network
SAN FRANCISCO – Giving more than one course of antenatal corticosteroids to prevent preterm birth does not appear to benefit or harm offspring in the longer term, according to a follow-up analysis of the randomized MACS trial. In the trial, 1,724

17Apr/13

Researchers: Gene regenerates heart tissue, critical finding for heart failure … – EurekAlert (press release)


Science Codex

Researchers: Gene regenerates heart tissue, critical finding for heart failure
EurekAlert (press release)
DALLAS – April 17, 2013 – Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a specific gene that regulates the heart’s ability to regenerate after injuries. The function of the gene, called Meis1, in the heart was not known previously. The
Gene could rejuvenate old heartsTelegraph.co.uk
Gene Controls Regeneration of Heart TissueVoice of America

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17Apr/13

Organ-donor group looks for transplant — to Minneapolis riverfront – Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal (blog)

Organ-donor group looks for transplant — to Minneapolis riverfront
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal (blog)
St. Paul-based LifeSource, which manages organ and tissue donations, plans to move its headquarters from St. Paul to Minneapolis as part of the city’s efforts to redevelop land by the Mississippi River. Finance & Commerce has details on the plans by