U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson salutes newly formed U.S. Veterans Chamber of Commerce Sep 24, 2009
Veterans Direct is owned by Sergeant Major Gene Overstreet, 12th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and specializes in custom-made, military branch specific caskets for veterans, among other things. Former soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines interested in learning more about the United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce should call 888-998-2126 or go to. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Allergy: Solving The Mystery Of IgE Sep 15, 2009
25, 2008) Scientists have pinpointed a major gene for allergic diseases. In genetically susceptible individuals the immune system becomes biased and produces IgE antibodies against harmless agents such as. (Science Daily)
Laos power plant misses jumbo payout Sep 9, 2009
It thus maintains the major gene pool needed for the survival of the species, which is fast dwindling. On the event's final day, saffron-clad Buddhist monks prayed and chanted, and senior Lao government officials watched, clapped and gave speeches in praise of their national symbol, readopted as a tourism signature and in particular the symbol of the forthcoming Southeast Asian Games to be hosted in the Laotian capital of Vientiane. (Asia Times Online)
DNA Of Ancient Lost Barley Could Help Modern Crops Cope With Water Stress Jul 25, 2009
4, 2007) Scientists have identified the major gene responsible for boron toxicity tolerance in barley, allowing breeders to select with 100% accuracy barley varieties that are tolerant to boron. Bot1 helps. (Science Daily)
Gene Findings Revealing Reasons For Neuroblastoma Risk Jun 27, 2009
The current findings build on 2008 studies by Maris's lab, one identifying the ALK gene as the major gene predisposing patients to the rare familial form of neuroblastoma, and the other identifying a region of chromosome 6 that increases the risk of the nonhereditary form of the disease. The ALK gene discovery has already led to a clinical trial led by Dr. Yael Mosse of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (Science Daily)
Johns Hopkins scientists out a gene for gout Jun 19, 2009
"As the first major gene identified to cause gout, we believe that ABCG2 also represents an attractive new drug target," says Michael Kottgen, M.D., a biological chemistry research associate in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. One strategy is to identify a drug that makes excretion faster and more efficient by activating the "urate transporter" protein. (EurekAlert!)
Single Gene Defect Can Cause Stroke, Other Artery Diseases May 4, 2009
Milewicz and her team previously discovered the role of the mutated ACTA2; mutations in ACTA2 account for 14 percent of the inherited form of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections, making it the major gene identified for the condition. During the research, Milewicz identified a large family with persistent livedo reticularis, a purplish mesh-like skin discoloration caused by the occlusion of arteries in the skin. (Science Daily)
New Study Supports Statin's Anti-Dementia Effects Feb 7, 2009
The protective effect of statin use against Alzheimer's disease was also similar for persons with and without the major gene mutation associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease (i. e., the apolipoprotein E-epsilon-4 allele). (MEDLINEplus)
