http://www.generef.com/ GeneRef - Science News, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, A Global Resource en-us Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:35:00 PDT kcowing@spaceref.com (Keith Cowing) mkboucher@spaceref.com (Marc Boucher) Copyright 2009, SpaceRef Interactive Inc. http://www.generef.com/images/generef.sm.jpg http://www.generef.com/ 100 25 GeneRef - Science News, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, A Global Resource http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102456 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102456 ... Clean water. Decent fuel that doesn't poison us. We're so smart. We can regenerate limbs with stem cells. We can grow safe and good food and get along.". ... Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102279 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102279 Although women over age 50 who become pregnant via egg donation are at an elevated risk for developing obstetrical complications, their complication rates are similar to those of younger recipients, according to a study by Columbia University Medical Cent Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:18:11 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102088 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102088 New research by Australian scientists reveals that males who are exposed to high levels of testosterone before birth are twice as likely to experience delays in language development compared to females. The research, published in Journal of Child Psycholo Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:20:12 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102002 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=102002 ... But after being treated with stem cells from a donated human embryo, both women have improved dramatically, researchers said on Monday. ... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101786 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101786 A large Scandinavian study that has been running for 30 years has finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods – dysmenorrhoea. The research is published o Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:18:11 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101724 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101724 ... "In addition, even though we are conducting a safety trial, the early clinical follow-up of the patients treated with the stem cells shows indications of ... Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101552 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101552 A new study finds that low concentrations of the chemical methylisothiazolinone has subtle but measurable negative effects on the neural development of tadpoles. The chemical is found in some cosmetics, although the study does not provide any evidence tha Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:20:15 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101521 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101521 ... These stem cells can mean the difference between life and death in the case of future threats to the health of the donors. There ... Mon, 9 Jan 2012 23:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101479 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101479 Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari of Tel Aviv University just concluded the first study that measures the effectiveness of both Chinese therapies and insemination treatments when used separately and together. The results, published in the Journal of Integrative Medicine Mon, 9 Jan 2012 09:18:12 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101269 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101269 ... Three men were arrested and a fourth is being sought by the FBI in connection with what investigators said was a scheme to market stem cells as miracle cures ... Mon, 2 Jan 2012 11:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101177 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101177 ... from the European Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) to support the development of its Cx611 program of allogeneic expanded adipose derived stem cells for the ... Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101070 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=101070 New research by academics at the University of Bristol hopes to explain premature births and failed inductions of labor. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:20:16 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100910 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100910 Believed critical for determining which individuals can -- or cannot -- successfully reproduce with each other, genitalia not only figure prominently in the origin of new species, but are also typically the first type of trait to change as new species for Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:20:20 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100900 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100900 A new study co-authored by the University of Kentucky's Dr. John O'Brien found that applying vaginal progesterone to women who are at a high risk of preterm birth significantly decreased the odds of a premature delivery. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:20:12 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100876 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100876 Queensland University of Technology world-first research has found a link between increases in temperature and the incidence of stillbirth and shorter pregnancies. Associate Professor Adrian Barnett of QUT's Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:18:11 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100793 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100793 Stillbirth is associated with a range of health and socio-demographic factors identifiable before or at the start of pregnancy, including prior pregnancy outcomes, ethnicity and modifiable health factors, such as diabetes, obesity and smoking. These findi Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:18:10 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100650 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100650 * Platelets produced from induced pluripotent stem cells. * Tested in mice, human testing not yet under way (Adds quote, background). By Deena Beasley. ... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:21:01 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100649 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100649 SAN DIEGO - Scientists have for the first time created blood platelet cells by reprogramming stem cells derived from adult cells, offering the potential for a ... Sat, 10 Dec 2011 11:21:02 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100641 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100641 ... From records to airlines, mobile phones to fuels, stem cells to "space tourism," Branson has been known for taking risks, following his vision, and following ... Fri, 9 Dec 2011 13:21:03 PDT http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100543 http://generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=100543 Stress in the second and third months of pregnancy can shorten pregnancies, increase the risk of pre-term births and may affect the ratio of boys to girls being born, leading to a decline in male babies. These are the conclusions of a study, published in Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:18:11 PDT