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__________________________________________________________________________ The G.O.T. Summit - Microarrays in Medicine April 10 13, 2007 | Boston, MA http://www.GOTSummit.com Top scientists, physicians and technology experts come together to discuss, explain and exploit the enormous opportunities microarray based technologies have to offer. __________________________________________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS HUM-MOLGEN News Alert - March 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 - Imatinib Could Cause Tumour Regression The first targeted anticancer drug to specifically inhibit an enzyme that causes cancer cell growth might also promote tumour regression. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000014.html - The Connectivity Map Of Multi-Drug Combinations The response to drug combinations critically depends on how their biological targets are connected. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000013.html - New Way Of Targeting Gene To Treat Breast Cancer A new way of targeting the PARP1 gene in order to induce cell death in breast cancer cells is reported. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000012.html - X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy - Newborn Screening And Lorenzo's Oil Promising methods of screening for and treating X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) are highlighted. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000011.html - Potential Therapeutic Target In Down Syndrome Blocking the actions of an inhibitory neurotransmitter can improve performance in several memory tasks in a mouse model of Down syndrome. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000010.html - Proteins A La Carte A method to incorporate non-naturally occurring amino acids into proteins in mammalian cells is described. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000009.html - Genomic Marker For Lung Cancer Gene expression patterns in lung airway cells from smokers may aid the early detection of lung cancer. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000008.html - A Natural Barrier To HIV Transmission A protein in one of the first immune cells encountered by HIV as it enters the body acts as a natural barrier to transmission of the virus. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000007.html - New Immune Cell Exit Strategy Immune cells recruited to sites of infection can use more than one type of molecule to exit the bloodstream. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000006.html - Mitochondrial Point Mutations Do Not Limit Lifespan A large number of point mutations in mitochondria do not have a direct link to the ageing process in mice. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000005.html - Genetic Variant Protects Against Four Infectious Diseases A genetic variant associated with protection against four different infectious diseases is described. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000004.html - Genetic Variant Associated With Triglyceride Levels Scientists have identified a rare genetic variant that is associated with lower levels of triglycerides. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000003.html - Tumour Suppressor Linked To Heart Failure? Inhibition of angiogenesis by the tumour suppressor protein p53 may have a critical role in the progression of cardiac hypertrophy to cardiac failure. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000002.html - New Role For Gut-Lining Cells? Intestinal epithelial cells may have a key role in shaping the function of immune cells. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/03-2007/000001.html - Let-ting Cancer Develop The microRNA let-7 regulates a gene frequently activated in human cancer http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/02-2007/000048.html - Mouse Model of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Shows How To Extend Survival Discovery of a truncated form of gene in spinal muscular atrophy leads the search for treatments for this untreatable disease. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/02-2007/000047.html - Influenza Virus Genomes Now Completed and Publicly Accessible Two thousand influenza virus genomes have now been completed and are publicly available. This is information critical to developing treatments and vaccines. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/02-2007/000046.html - Reduced Brain Growth in Alcoholics with Family Drinking History The brains of alcohol-dependent individuals are affected not only by their own heavy drinking, but also by genetic or environmental factors associated with their parents’ drinking. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/02-2007/000045.html - Experimental Vaccine Given During Pregnancy Reduces Stillbirths from Cytomegalovirus An experimental vaccine has been developed that reduces stillbirths among rodents born to mothers infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV) — a common virus that can also cause mental retardation and hearing loss in newborn children. http://hum-molgen.org/NewsGen/02-2007/000044.html - TOP Classes of Biologics with 2006 Sales of US$ 63.8 bln Sales of the major cancer antibodies grew by 57 % to US$ 10.6 bln in 2006. 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Summit - Microarrays in Medicine April 10 13, 2007 | Boston, MA http://www.GOTSummit.com Top scientists, physicians and technology experts come together to discuss, explain and exploit the enormous opportunities microarray based technologies have to offer. Key topics such as quality control, expression arrays and pharmacokinetics will be addressed as well as new developments in the field, such as microRNA arrays, DNA methylation and their advantages and challenges. Poster sessions, workshops and roundtable discussions give plenty of opportunities to brainstorm and network with your colleagues in the field. __________________________________________________________________________ -- | INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION FORUM IN HUMAN MOLECULAR GENETICS | HUM-MOLGEN - http://hum-molgen.org | (C) 1994-2007