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__________________________________________________________________________ EuroTIDES 2007 Oligonucleotides, RNAi and Peptides for the Drug Development and Manufacturing Industry 4-5 December 2007, Berlin, Germany http://www.informa-ls.com/eurotides/ __________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS HUM-MOLGEN News Alert - August 08, 2007 - http://hum-molgen.org Genetic News by T.M. D'Souza, S. Chandler, T. Dalaya, R. Kimmel, K. Markey, J. Mill, La Merie S.L, R. Nemade, F.S. Zollmann http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen - Seeing Transcription In Living Colour A closer look is taken at gene transcription in living organisms. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000013.html - A Genetic Variant Enhances Emotional Memory A common variant of a neurotransmitter receptor gene is related to better emotional memory. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000012.html - Virus-based screen for ion channel modulators A virus-based method that screens for chemical or genetically-encoded inhibitors of ion channels is described. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000011.html - To Mend A Broken Heart A study reports that stem cells help the heart to regenerate after injury, but not during normal ageing. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000010.html - Genetic Risk Factor For Multiple Sclerosis A variant in a gene encoding a key regulator of the immune system increases the risk of multiple sclerosis. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000009.html - 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. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000008.html - Defining the Active Site of Bax Scientists delineate a three-helix domain sufficient for Bax induction of apoptosis http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000007.html - MicroRNA Conflict Resolution: Experimental Recapitulation of miRNA-Mediated Repression Scientists have created a cell-free system that sheds new light on the mechanism of action of miRNAs. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000006.html - Gene copy number promotes human-specific attributes Genomics study provides insight into the evolution of unique human traits, including endurance running http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000005.html - 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. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000004.html - 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. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000003.html - Scientists Identify New Genetic Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis After a decades-long search, two large-scale genetic studies have revealed two genes that influence the risk of getting multiple sclerosis (MS). http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000002.html - Gene Variation Predicts Success or Failure of Antidepressant Citalopram Data supports a key issue in mental health research - the genetics of people's responses to antidepressant medications. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/08-2007/000001.html - Contact Genetic News editors WWW: http://hum-molgen.org/editors.html E-mail: news@hum-molgen.org Biomedical Positions http://hum-molgen.org/positions/ - Biotechnology: Laboratory Director Iverson Genetic Diagnostics, Seattle, 98103, United States of America http://hum-molgen.org/positions/postdocs/2663.html - Cell and Molecular Biology / Anatomy: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP/S IN METABOLISM AND GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY, AND IN RADIATION BIOLOGY UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, 07103, United States of America http://hum-molgen.org/positions/postdocs/2662.html - 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Immunodiagnostics & Immunomonitoring: From Research to Clinic GTCbio, Washington, DC December 6-7, 2007 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3326.html - The new RNA frontiers 5th Colmar Symposium, Colmar, France, 8th & 9th November, 2007 2007/08/06 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3325.html - BMJ Masterclass in Paediatrics (London) BMJ Masterclasses, Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB 2007-09-28 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3324.html - BMJ Masterclass in Paediatrics (Manchester) BMJ Masterclasses, The University of Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB 2007-11-21 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3323.html - BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Neurology (Manchester) BMJ, The University of Manchester Conference Centre, Weston Building, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB 2007-11-20 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3322.html - BMJ Masterclass for Physicians: Neurology British Medical Journal, Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB 2007-09-27 http://hum-molgen.org/meetings/meetings/3321.html - 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