Obesity is influenced environmental and genetic factors. The genetic predisposition accounts for more than 50 percent of the variance in body weight. Roughly three dozen genes are known to have an influence on body weight regulation. Together with international colleagues, a group of scientists of the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) has identified two new genetic [...]

BOTHELL, Wash. (TheStreet) — A novel "genetic fix" developed by AVI Biopharma was able to increase levels of a key protein involved with muscle function in patients with muscular dystrophy, according to results from a small study announced Monday. But AVI shares fell 21% to $1.22 in early Monday trading because the experimental therapy, known [...]

Testing could prove an effective remedy to a widespread problem. But there may be hidden hazards to our privacy Three years ago, Theo Dingermann, a professor of pharmaceutical biology at Goethe University in Frankfurt, sent a glob of spit to the United States. For $200 a company there sequenced part of his genome using DNA from his [...]

The Jharkhand Muslim Majlis Muswar is, currently, extending all help to the family. "We have made necessary arrangements for Naz's Delhi trip," said its president Aslam Parvez.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=genetic+therapy&eo=UTF-8

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA– – Genetic Technologies Limited is pleased to announce that ImmunAid Pty. Ltd., its privately held subsidiary, has successfully obtained A$1 million in a private placement from US, …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=genetic+therapy&eo=UTF-8

Here’s the sixth piece from my new BBC column Every year, millions of people are born with debilitating genetic disorders , a result of inheriting just one faulty gene from their parents. They may have been dealt a dud genetic hand, but they do not have to stick with it. With the power of modern [...]

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (AMT) Holding N.V. (in liquidatie) (Euronext: AMT – News), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, has received …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=gene+therapy&eo=UTF-8

A British woman stricken with Parkinson's disease can write for the first time in 15 years after receiving gene therapy.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=gene+therapy&eo=UTF-8

Robert Bazell, left, chief science and health correspondent for NBC News, speaks with Barbara Netter of Greenwich during the Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy's 10th anniversary celebration at Hyatt Regency Greenwich, Thursday, April 19, 2012. Netter along with her husband Edward, founded the nonprofit organization, ACGT, that has raised millions for innovative cancer research and [...]

The Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT) is celebrating its 10th anniversary next Thursday, April 19, at 6:30 p.m. with a tribute dinner honoring co-founder the late Edward Netter.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=gene+therapy&eo=UTF-8

A new British study has discovered a potentially groundbreaking treatment for Parkinson's disease. Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Kaplitt speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about how gene therapy can reverse Parkinson's symptoms.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=gene+therapy&eo=UTF-8

Attorney Joseph W. Belluck of New York’s Belluck & Fox, LLP, says a new history of gene therapy presents an optimistic outlook for the future of fighting asbestos exposure diseases.New York, NY (PRWEB) April 19, 2012 New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck said today that a new book about gene therapy is another sign [...]

After several years of setbacks, gene therapy is once again yielding promising results. One area in which it is proving its potential is in restoring vision to patients who have been losing it since birth. [More]Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=gene+therapy&eo=UTF-8

NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Gene Therapy Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p098244/Global-Gene-Therapy-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=BiologicaThis …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=gene+therapy&eo=UTF-8

Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Breaking the Gene Therapy BarrierSource:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=gene+therapy&eo=UTF-8

ConclusionThese results suggest that epirubicin enhances the antiarthritic effect of rAAV2/5?TRAIL and that combination treatment might be an important therapeutic alternative, with practical significance for rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism)Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml

In conclusion, adoptive immunotherapy with CD20-specific T cells was well tolerated and was associated with antitumor activity. We will pursue alternative gene transfer technologies and culture conditions in future studies to improve CAR expression and cell production efficiency. This study is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00621452. (Source: Blood) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please have a look [...]

Authors: T Tang, M H Gao & H Kirk Hammond (Source: Gene Therapy)Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml

Gene Therapy advance online publication, April 26, 2012. doi:10.1038/gt.2012.35 Author: J K Donahue (Source: Gene Therapy)Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml

Authors: S P Grekova, Z Raykov, R Zawatzky, J Rommelaere & U Koch (Source: Cancer Gene Therapy)Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml