Positive Selection During Human Evolution Sequences in the human genome that have undergone positive selection are found in abundance in regions that regulate the expression of genes involved in neural or nutritional processes.
Prevention And Treatment Of Craniosynostosis Two successful strategies for the prevention and treatment of craniosynostosis -- premature fusion of the sutures in the skull -- are reported.
How West Nile Virus Became Dangerous A single causative mutation has been identified in the virulent strain of West Nile virus that has been responsible for deadly outbreaks of human encephalitis in recent years.
Henrietta's Legacy In a review, Toren Finkel and colleagues not only offer a historical perspective, but also describe the more recent research linking cancer biology to normal ageing.
Gene Reduces Severity Of Lung Cancer A gene known to aid suppression of some tumours is shown to reduce the aggression of lung cancers along with the risk of metastasis.
Zebrafish study shows promise for blindness The ability of zebrafish to regenerate damaged retinas has given a clue about restoring human vision and could lead to an experimental treatment for blindness within five years.
Patient in Targeted Genetics arthritis-drug trial dies Shortly after suspending a major clinical trial because of serious illness in a patient, Targeted Genetics and federal regulators announced that the patient had died.