news archive genetic news - October 1, 2008

October 1, 2008

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-	Cancer Gene Therapy: All of p53 The fight against cancer takes a step forward with the online publication of a 50 page review on p53.
-	Complement Enhances Tumour Evasion A seemingly illogical link between activation of immune sensors and the ability of tumours to escape the immune system is reported online.
-	Survival Strategies Scientists have discovered a molecule that helps activated immune cells survive in the face of massive amounts of the antimicrobial signalling protein, interferon-gamma.
-	Risk Factor for Narcolepsy A genetic variant that predisposes to narcolepsy has been identified.
-	Fatty Liver Disease Scientists have discovered common genetic variants influencing susceptibility to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
-	Thwarting Tumour Invasion A mechanism used by metastasising tumour cells to invade lung tissue and establish secondary tumours is reported.