* Stop risky beef before its too late Nov 17, 2009
Genetically, Taiwanese people are a high-risk group for vCJD. When scanning the gene sequences of vCJD patients, European and US scientists found three polymorphic subtypes of the prion protein gene (PRNP) at codon 129 X MM, MV and VV, referring to the pairing of amino acids methionine and valine. All patients infected with vCJD from bovine protein were found to have the MM genotype. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shot twice and hospitalized, suspect named in Modesto burglary Oct 27, 2009
By Kevin Valine (0) Text Size ... Bee staff writer Kevin Valine can be reached at or 578-2316. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Known Dumpster-Diver Assaults Officer Sep 16, 2009
The assault took place on 43rd Avenue and Valine Court. Copyright 2009 by. (KCRA 3, CA)
Amino Acids Overview Sep 8, 2009
What Are Amino Acids, Why We Need Them, and Where to Get Them. Most people know human bodies require amino acids, but few seem to know more than that - even health professionals disagree at times regarding these basic nutrients. (Suite101.com)
How Men And Women Cope Differently With Stress Traced To Genetic Differences Apr 9, 2009
The BDNF gene is characterized by a variant that codes for either the valine (Val) or methionine (Met) amino acids. Individuals carry two copies of each gene, with the Val variant being more common. (Science Daily)
Four arrests after dad attacked in park Mar 9, 2009
Bee staff writer Kevin Valine can be reached at or 578-2316. Be the first to comment on this story click the 'Add Comment' Tab. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Better Sequence Searches Of Genes And Proteins Devised Mar 8, 2009
In an unfolded region, the amino acid valine, for example, can usually mutate into any of the other 19 amino acids without any adverse effect. In a folded region on the other hand, it will mutate with high probability into other hydrophobic, or water-repelling, amino acids. (Science Daily)
Oakdale man arrested after shots ring out Mar 6, 2009
By Leslie Albrechtand Kevin Valine. last updated: March 06, 2009 12:39:39 AM. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Sickle Cell Disease Feb 7, 2009
Individuals with the sickle cell gene have a genetic defect that replaces the sixth amino acid of the beta chain, glutamic acid, with the amino acid valine. The result is hemoglobin S (Hb S), an abnormal hemoglobin with one or two beta chains altered this way. (Suite101.com)
