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___________________________________________________________________________ Cell-Based Assays --- Exploiting the information from multiple assays, imaging and high content screening --- 3 - 5 September 2003 - London, UK A two-day conference and associated exhibition, focussing on the new developments, thinking and applications of cell-based assays within the drug discovery pipeline. http://www.ibc-lifesci.com/kq1019/default.asp?src=forthnew/default.asp?src=hum ___________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS HUM-MOLGEN News Alert - June 30, 2003 - http://hum-molgen.org DIAGnostics - Clinical Research (professional requests) http://hum-molgen.org/clinical-research/ - Chip-based molecular diagnostics (ENT) http://hum-molgen.org/bb/Forum2/HTML/000150.html - Post diagnostic request / call for collaboration http://hum-molgen.org/diagnostic-posting or contact hum-molgen@nic.surfnet.nl Genetic News by T.M. D'Souza, W. Kalle, A.W.I. Lo, R.V. Nemade, U. Sattler http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen - A Nap May Be As Good As A Full Night's Sleep A short nap that includes the two major sleep states may be just as effective as a night's sleep to fully learn various perceptual skills following training. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg39.html - A Brain Region For Universal Grammar? Broca's area, a region of the brain involved in language, may be a neural substrate for universal grammar. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg38.html - HIV's Common Touch Individuals with rare forms of a highly variable class of immune molecules are best able to control infection. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg37.html - Arthritis Susceptibility Linked To Gene Variant A gene variant that confers susceptibility to the disease is identified. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg36.html - Stem Cells Cure Diabetes-Like Disease In Mice Bone marrow stem cells transplanted into mice with a diabetes-like illness raise the animals' insulin to near-normal levels and significantly reduce their blood sugar levels. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg35.html - Dendritic Cells Respond To Viral Infection The research suggests that multiple dendritic cell types can initiate immune responses in answer to certain viral infections. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg34.html - The Mechanics Of Speech Production Study reveals how the brain can control purely mechanical aspects of speech independent of sound production. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg33.html - Y Chromosome Sequence Unveiled The detailed genome sequence of the male-making human Y chromosome is unveiled. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg32.html - Molecular Fingerprint Predicts HIV-Associated Dementia The study suggests a possible way to screen HIV patients for the first signs of cognitive impairment. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg31.html - Researchers Discover Use of Novel Mechanism Preserves Y Chromosome Genes So, what really makes men? http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg30.html - Study Provides New Tool to Diagnose and Halt Aggressive Blood Disorder Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) can be detected with a simple blood test http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg29.html - Researchers Identify A Possible Cause of Infertility In Some Women With Endometriosis Endometriosis may lead to the lack molecules in the uterus that allow the embryo to attach to the uterine wall http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg28.html - Enzyme May Play Unexpected Role in Asthma Possibility of developing new anti-asthma drugs http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg27.html - Oral Insulin Does Not Prevent Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Prevention Clinical Trial yields disappointing results http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg26.html - NHGRI Study May Help Scientists Design Safer Methods for Gene Therapy Researchers Map Integration Sites of Retroviral Vectors in Human Genome http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg25.html - Web-based Exhibit on Genetics Research Now Available The exhibit answers important questions about genetics research and features cartoons to increase children's interest in genetics http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg24.html - Aspirin as Effective as Ticlopidine in African American Antiplatelet Stroke Prevention Study Results from the African American Antiplatelet Stroke Prevention Study http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg23.html - Neural stem cells take a step closer to the clinic Scientists working with cells that may someday be used to replace diseased or damaged cells in the brain have taken neural stem cell technology a key step closer to the clinic. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/06-2003/msg21.html - Contact Genetic News editors news@hum-molgen.org Biomedical Positions http://hum-molgen.org/positions/ - Biochemistry / Immunology: Post-doctoral position in Microbial Immunology University of Texas Health Center, Tyler, Texas, 75708, United States http://hum-molgen.org/positions/postdocs/2272.html - Biochemistry / Immunology: Corporate Trainer ICON Clinical Research, Inc., NASHVILLE, 37201, USA http://hum-molgen.org/positions/non_academic_positions/1010.html - Biotechnology: Sales Representative HPLC Capital Equipment - MI/OH Biotech Recruiters International, Inc., Huntington Beach, CA, USA http://hum-molgen.org/positions/non_academic_positions/1011.html - Cancer Research: Postdoctoral Fellow Univ. of Texas M. 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