news archive genetic news - December 2, 2003

December 2, 2003

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-	RNA Interferes With Parkinson Gene Researchers have created a mouse model of Parkinson disease using a technique called viral-mediated RNA interference (RNAi).
-	VEGF-C Prevents Internal Drowning Researchers identify a critical factor, vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C), which is required to develop and maintain the lymphatic system.
-	Novel Protein Rations Iron Study identifies a protein important in regulating iron stores in the body.
-	Arthritic Clue The study may help us to understand the causes and molecular mechanisms of some forms of human rheumatoid arthritis.
-	Ecstasy Cools Down The discovery may lead the way to counteracting the potentially lethal hyperthermia induced by this drug.
-	Gender Benders This research is a step closer to understanding how the Y chromosome gene Sry drives the development of testes.
-	Biofilm Barrier Research suggest that co-treatment, with an antibiotic and a compound that targets a specific glucan in the biofilm, might help to overcome antibiotic resistance.