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  • Gene Therapy for Burkitt's Lymphoma

    Burkitt's lymphoma is a particularly aggressive and virulent form of B-cell lymphoma, where tumours can sometimes double in size in 24 hours. However, despite this it is one of the most treatable and curable lymphomas. Further research may one day provide a gene therapy-based treatment.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,377 pts ) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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  • Diseases Caused By Bacteria: Diphtheria, Botulism, and Tetanus

    Our bodies are battle zones as hundreds of microbes descend upon us and employ a variety of weapons that can do us harm. In this article we find out how harmful bacteria can cause diseases such diphtheria, botulism, and tetanus.
    Published by J.Sace (4,258 pts ) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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  • The Race for the $1000 Genome Project

    Fast and cheap; that's the future of gene sequencing. Dozens of companies are in a race to be the first to be able to sequence a human genome in under a day for $1000. There's big money to be made as participants believe that if analysis was more affordable many of us would take advantage of it.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,377 pts ) on Nov 14, 2009 to
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  • An Overview of Archaea Bacteria

    Archaea like it hot, and they cope well under pressure too. They are an ancient group of microbes that are now referred to as Archaea, and some of them live in the most extreme environments on the planet.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,377 pts ) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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  • History of Genetics: The First Genetically Engineered Organism

    The honour of being the first ever genetically engineered organism goes to the humble bacterium E. coli. The modifications using recombinant DNA technology were made in 1973 by Herb Boyer and Stanley Cohen. Their work ushered in the new era of genetic engineering.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,377 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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  • Parasites in the Human Body: Human Skin Parasites

    What could be feasting on you? Find out as we go on a search for some of the parasites in the human body.
    Published by smyke (395 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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  • History of Genetics: Genetic Engineering Timeline

    Five major landmarks in genetic engineering history as scientists embarked on the direct control and manipulation of genes to produce specifically modified organisms.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,377 pts ) on Nov 12, 2009 to
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  • Genetics History: The Top Ten Moments

    They give us everything, and without them we'd be nothing. Understanding how our genes work is giving us unprecedented powers to shape our own destinies. Our knowledge is increasing rapidly all the time. Human genetics, plant genetics and more, follow our history of genetics timeline.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,377 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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  • Pet Adoptions and DNA Testing

    You are the proud owner of a new pet, but want to know more about it. When pet adoptions take place people are increasingly turning to DNA testing to find out important information about the new animals in their lives.
    Published by Paul Arnold (15,377 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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  • The Role of Dopamine Agonists in Gambling Addiction

    A number of researchers have identified dopamine agonists, such as levodopa, as factors that contribute to gambling addiction. Levodopa is a medication given to Parkinson's disease patients. These studies may benefit people to overcome their addictive gambling habit.
    Published by Jason C. Chavis (4,377 pts ) on Nov 11, 2009 to
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