The mechanism by which ‘polycomb’ proteins critical for embyronic stem cell function and fate are targeted to DNA has been identified by UCL scientists. The discovery, which has implications for the fields of stem cell and tissue engineering, is detailed in research published in the journal Molecular Cell. A key feature of stem cells is… Continue reading
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There are genes linked with ulcerative colitis
A study of the human genome led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the condition and potential avenues for new therapies to treat the disease. The study, published in Nature Genetics, examined genes of nearly 13,000 patients to determine which parts of the genome… Continue reading
Genetic company holds patents for some specific genes was sued
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued a genetics company that holds patents on breast- and ovarian-cancer-causing genes, saying their claims on the two genes hinders further research by other companies and scientists, the Associated Press/CBS News reports. ACLU lawyers have argued the discovery of the genes should not be rewarded with a patent because… Continue reading