Doctors Use Stem Cell Therapy For Genetic Skin Disease

University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview physicians have performed the first bone marrow and cord blood transplant to treat recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).

Sleep-related Breathing Disorder Linked To Increased Heart Rate Variability

A sleep-related breathing disorder, common in heart failure, increases one’s heart rate variability. Further, central sleep apnea (CSA) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) produce different patterns of heart rate variability, which are likely to reflect the different pathophysiological mechanisms involved, according to a new study.

Folic Acid Linked To Increased Cancer Rate, Historical Review Suggests

Two recent commentaries appearing in Nutrition Reviews find that the introduction of flour fortified with folic acid into common foods was followed by an increase in colon cancer diagnoses in the U.S. and Canada. The two new review articles address these recent findings and provide an overview of the existing evidence on folic acid fortification and the associated policy issues.

Applied Biosystems - SOLiD System - next-generation DNA sequencing platform

Applied Biosystems, an Applera Corporation business, today entered a new era of life-science research by announcing the worldwide commercial availability of the SOLiD System, the company’s highly anticipated next-generation DNA sequencing platform. The SOLiD System is already enabling new ways of performing genetic analysis applications, which may set new standards for how scientists are able to approach complex challenges associated with understanding the biological basis for health and disease. The company made the announcement today at the 57^th annual meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics.

Light Beam - Solid State Designer LED-C (Light Emitting Diode Converters) System

Light Beam Industries has developed a new Solid State Designer LED-C (Light Emitting Diode Converters) System. The Solid State LED-C Material is based on patents created by inventor Daniel Naum. This new material gives the ability to create a system in which a monochromatic or White LED is used and then the Solid State Lighting source is embedded in the LED-C material, creating a monolithic component, which then converts all of the energy from the LED and re-emits at the color chosen.

Revolutionary Laser Technique Destroys Viruses And Bacteria Without Damaging Human Cells

Physicists in Arizona State University have designed a revolutionary laser technique which can destroy viruses and bacteria such as AIDS without damaging human cells and may also help reduce the spread of hospital infections such as MRSA.

Radio Waves Fire Up Nanotubes Embedded In Tumors, Destroying Liver Cancer

Cancer cells treated with carbon nanotubes can be destroyed by non-invasive radio waves that heat up the nanotubes while sparing untreated tissue, a research team led by scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and Rice University has shown in preclinical experiments.

Gamma Interferon Could Aid Fight Against Fungal Infections

Interferon, the “superhero” cure for viral infections, may be a strong weapon in the battle against fungal infections in immunocompromised patients, according to an article in the November issue of Microbiology Today.

How One Virus Uses Mimicry To Replicate Successfully: Related Mechanisms May Trigger Some Cancers

Both viruses and cancers subvert the growth-control machinery in a cell to serve their own needs. According to a new study, at least one virus uses mimicry to gain access to that machinery.

Triage Study Challenges Notions Of Emergency Medical Response To Disaster

In the face of terrorism and catastrophic natural disasters, modern regional trauma systems that improve survival for critically injured patients are more vital than ever.