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Mother’s Womb Can Influence Baby’s Genome, Study
A study of umbilical cord tissue from 237 Asian individuals showed that the interaction between the genome and the prenatal environment can have a profound impact on epigenetic variation.
Research Links Thyroid Disease To Ethnicity
Asians, African Americans and Pacific Islanders have a higher risk of the autoimmune disorder Graves' disease than Caucasians, according to a study.
Green Cross Expands Biologics To North America
The proposed US$163 million Green Cross facility will have the capacity to fractionate up to one million liters of plasma a year.
Two Mouse Models To Study Alzheimer’s Disease
Research in Alzheimer's disease could be accelerated with the use two new mice models that realistically model the disease in humans.
Lonza Singapore Receives GMP Certification
The GMP certification from the Singapore Health Science Authority allows Lonza to contract manufacture products for use in the United States and Europe.
Scientists Discover Role Of APP In The Brain
Usually associated with Alzheimer's disease, scientists have found that the protein APP controls the growth of new brain cells via a target known as microRNA-574-5p.
Vaccine Could Prolong Melanoma Patient Survival
A ten-year study shows that a vaccine called vaccina melanoma cell lysate could help prolong the lives of late stage skin cancer patients.
Ineda Raises US$17 Million To Develop Chips For Wearable Devices
The Series B funding will be used to develop Ineda's ultra-low power and high performance semiconductors for the wearable device market.
Iron Supplements Could Help Female Athletes
A review of past studies found that iron supplements improved women's exercise performance.