(Kansas State University) A Kansas State University research team is investigating mutation within the ADAM12 gene of the A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease family, or ADAM family, and its role in breast cancer.
ADAM12 is one of the few human genes that is mutated inside of cancer tissue.
human genesK-State research team investigates mutated gene's role in breast...EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Sun, 08/08/2010 - 22:00
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US judge strikes down patent on cancer genesHeadlines from the Associated Press Mon, 03/29/2010 - 22:18
NEW YORK (AP) -- In a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for the patenting of human genes, a judge on Monday struck down a company's patents on two genes linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.... Ben-Gurion University Alzheimer's researcher demonstrates specif...EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health Sun, 09/20/2009 - 22:00
(American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev) A BGU researcher who is working on a vaccine for Alzheimer's disease has demonstrated that it is possible to test and measure specific immune responses in mice carrying human genes and to anticipate the immune response in Alzheimer's patients. Tags:
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