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news archive genetic news - February 3, 2004

 
  February 3, 2004
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- Bringing Nerve Cells Together
The initial formation of the synaptic connections that enable neurons to communicate with each other is a complex process, with newly formed synapses helping to direct how a dendrite will grow.
- Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Increase Risk Of Colorectal Cancer
Compounds being developed into drugs to treat atherosclerosis and obesity may put patients at risk for colorectal cancer.
- Tumor Treatment Blocks Blood Vessels
Scientists highlight the effects of bevacizumab (Avastin), an antibody that inactivates VEGF, on blood vessels in rectal tumors.
- Cerebral Malaria Often Misdiagnosed
The findings in this study will be important for correctly identifying cerebral malaria patients for future clinical trials and have new implications for diagnosing cerebral malaria.
- Protecting Baby
A systemic change occurs in the immune systems of pregnant women that lessens the possibility of fetal rejection as well as other potentially harmful autoimmune reactions.
- Down Syndrome Gene Helps Brain Cells Connect
Every one of the trillion cells in the brain may have a unique identity, assigned by a gene called Dscam, and the same gene in humans has been implicated in Down syndrome.
- Complete Picture Of A Human Immune Pathway
This snapshot of the hundreds of interactions involved provides the most complete and realistic picture to date of how this regulatory system functions, and identifies many potential targets for therapeutic intervention.
- Maternal Diet Affects Offspring Longevity In Mice
This finding may have implications for pregnant and breast-feeding human mothers.

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