Category Archives: Molecular Medicine

SBCE to organise international meet on Molecular Medicine

The Sree Buddha College of Engineering at Pattoor near Pandlam will be organizing a two-day international conference on Molecular Medicine on February 23 and 24. In a statement issued here on Wednesday, Prof K Continue reading

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Scientists identify and describe molecular mechanism behind holoprosencephaly

Researchers of the Max Delbr-ck Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch have now identified and described a molecular mechanism underlying the most common malformation of the brain in humans. In holoprosencephaly (HPE), the forebrain (prosencephalon) is only incompletely formed Continue reading

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MDC Researchers Reveal Molecular Mechanism Underlying Severe Anomalies of the Forebrain

Researchers of the Max Delbrück Centrum for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch have now identified and described a molecular mechanism underlying the most common malformation of the brain in humans. In holoprosencephaly (HPE), the forebrain (prosencephalon) is only incompletely formed. Continue reading

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Research reveals molecular mechanism underlying severe anomalies of the forebrain

Cholesterol has a bad reputation because it may lead to vascular calcification in adults (atherosclerosis) as well as to heart attacks and strokes. However, cholesterol is vital for embryonic development because it controls the development of the central nervous system Continue reading

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Molecular secrets behind halofuginone's power

For roughly two thousand years, Chinese herbalists have treated Malaria using a root extract, commonly known as Chang Shan, from a type of hydrangea that grows in Tibet and Nepal. More recent studies suggest that halofuginone, a compound derived from this extract's bioactive ingredient, could be used to treat many autoimmune disorders as well Continue reading

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Sequenom CMM's MaterniT21™ PLUS Test Expands Current Prenatal Testing Offering

  SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Sequenom, Inc. Continue reading

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Scientists discover molecular secrets of 2,000-year-old Chinese herbal remedy

It turns out that halofuginone (HF) triggers a stress-response pathway that blocks the development of a harmful class of immune cells, called Th17 cells, which have been implicated in many autoimmune disorders. Continue reading

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Researchers discover molecular secrets of ancient Chinese herbal remedy

Public release date: 12-Feb-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: David Cameron david_cameron@hms.harvard.edu 617-432-0441 Harvard Medical School BOSTON, Mass. (February 12, 2012)?For roughly two thousand years, Chinese herbalists have treated Malaria using a root extract, commonly known as Chang Shan, from a type of hydrangea that grows in Tibet and Nepal. More recent studies suggest that halofuginone, a compound derived from this extract's bioactive ingredient, could be used to treat many autoimmune disorders as well. Continue reading

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Molecular secrets of ancient Chinese herbal remedy discovered

Washington, Feb 13 (ANI): Chinese herbalists have been using a root extract, commonly known as Chang Shan, from a type of hydrangea that grows in Tibet and Nepal, to treat Malaria for roughly two thousand years. Experts in more recent studies have suggested that halofuginone, a compound derived from this extract's bioactive ingredient, could be used to treat many autoimmune disorders as well. Continue reading

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Molecular path from internal clock to cells controlling rest and activity

( University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ) The molecular pathway that carries time-of-day signals from the body's internal clock to ultimately guide daily behavior is like a black box, says Amita Sehgal, Ph.D. Now, new research from the Sehgal lab is taking a peek inside, describing a molecular pathway and its inner parts that connect the well-known clock neurons to cells governing … Continue reading

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Molecular path from internal clock to cells controlling rest and activity revealed

ScienceDaily (Feb. 7, 2012) — The molecular pathway that carries time-of-day signals from the body's internal clock to ultimately guide daily behavior is like a black box, says Amita Sehgal, PhD, the John Herr Musser Professor of Neuroscience and Co-Director, Comprehensive Neuroscience Center, at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Now, new research from the Sehgal lab is taking a peek inside, describing a molecular pathway and its inner parts that connect the well-known clock neurons to cells governing rhythms of rest and activity in fruit flies. Continue reading

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Researchers reveal how molecular imaging can solve breast cancer mysteries

In two new studies featured in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers are revealing how molecular imaging can be used to solve mysteries about difficult cases of breast cancer. Continue reading

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Molecular Path from Internal Clock to Cells Controlling Rest and Activity Revealed in Penn Study

Now, new research from the Sehgal lab is taking a peek inside, describing a molecular pathway and its inner parts that connect the well-known clock neurons to cells governing rhythms of rest and activity in fruit flies. Sehgal is also an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Continue reading

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Molecular path from internal clock to cells controlling rest and activity revealed in new study

Now, new research from the Sehgal lab is taking a peek inside, describing a molecular pathway and its inner parts that connect the well-known clock neurons to cells governing rhythms of rest and activity in fruit flies. Sehgal is also an investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Continue reading

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PET techniques provide more accurate diagnosis, prognosis in challenging breast cancer cases

( Society of Nuclear Medicine ) In two new studies featured in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers are revealing how molecular imaging can be used to solve mysteries about difficult cases of breast cancer. One article focuses on an imaging agent that targets estrogen receptors in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer patients with formerly inconclusive … Continue reading

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Molecular subtypes of lung cancer manifest as different diseases

Different kinds of lung cancer behave in different ways, suggesting they are fundamentally different diseases. According to a University of Colorado Cancer Center study published in Cancer, the official journal of the American Cancer Society, different subgroups of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) show distinct patterns of spread in the body. Continue reading

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SAFE-BioPharma® Standard to be Highlighted at Molecular TriCon

FORT LEE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The role of SAFE-BioPharma interoperable digital identities in assuring secure cloud computing will be featured at Cambridge Healthtech Institute's Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference, Sunday, February 19, at Moscone Center in San Francisco. The Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference is one of the key life science industry meetings covering the latest trends, technologies, research breakthroughs, regulatory issues, and best practice examples of molecular and translational medicine advances. Continue reading

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Ronnie Andrews Joins Life Technologies as President, Medical Sciences

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –  Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE – News) today announced that Ronnie Andrews, former CEO of  Clarient and Segment Leader, GE Molecular Diagnostics, has … Continue reading

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Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Presents Human Data Demonstrating Detection of Metastatic Prostate Cancer

CAMBRIDGE, MA–(Marketwire -02/02/12)- Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIP) will present first human data on the molecular imaging of metastatic prostate cancer in bone and soft tissue with their new 99mTc-radiolabeled compounds Continue reading

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Dr Reading Discusses Ortho-Molecular medicine and cancer – Video


01-06-2011 18:58 www.chrisreading.squarespace.com In conversation with Dr Chris Reading, author of ‘Trace Your Genes to Health’ In this video he discusses Ortho-molecular medicine and cancer. Continue reading

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