Landmark gene agreement announced by Samoan government and UC Berkeley for anti-AIDS drug Prostratin
...ages where the tree grows. They obtained the prior informed consent of the chief's council from each village to assist in the research in return for a share of the Prostratin gene proceeds. Dr. Gaugau Tavana, a Samoan educator from the National Tropical Botanical Garden, presented a Samoan-language PowerPoint...Landmark agreement between Samoa and UC Berkeley could help search for AIDS cure
...ages where the tree grows. They obtained the prior informed consent of the chief's council from each village to assist in the research in return for a share of the Prostratin gene proceeds. Dr. Gaugau Tavana, a Samoan educator from the National Tropical Botanical Garden, presented a Samoan-language PowerPoint...Veterinary Memorial Fund transforms grief into promise
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... treating atherosclerosis that are tailored to and informed by a patient's unique genetic make-up. Atherosclerosis is a disorder marked by the thickening and clogging of blood vessels, which over time can deprive the heart of necessary oxygen and nutrients. While factors such as diet, smoking, cholesterol ...March of Dimes statement on newborn screening report
...her means. We support parents' rights to be fully informed about their baby's screening results, and we support expansion of health care provider education about newborn screening. March of Dimes state chapters and their partners work closely with governors, state legislators, and health departments to impr...Researchers report new gene test for isolated cleft lip and palate
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...isingly they found that an opportunistic approach informed by basic scientific information about the abundance and distribution of plants and animals, but heavily focused on how landowners make decisions - will have a better shot at protecting biodiversity over time. "If it is possible to conserve exactly th...National Parkinson Foundation designates UNC as 'Center of Excellence'
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