US High Court: Human Genes Not Patentable
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that companies cannot patent human genes in their natural state. Patients’ rights groups are calling the decision a victory. The court, however, left room to protect patents on key biotechnology applications.
Two gene variants may predict who will benefit from breast cancer prevention drugs
In women at high risk for breast cancer, a long-term drug treatment can cut the risk of developing the disease in half. Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have now identified two gene variants that may predict which women are...
Scan predicts whether therapy or meds will best lift depression
Pre-treatment scans of brain activity predicted whether depressed patients would best achieve remission with an antidepressant medication or psychotherapy, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing
More Evidence Links BPA to Childhood Obesity
Researchers discover two-step mechanism of inner ear tip link regrowth
A team of NIH-supported researchers is the first to show, in mice, an unexpected two-step process that happens during the growth and regeneration of inner ear tip links. Tip links are extracellular tethers that link stereocilia, the tiny sensory...
Uganda running out of ARVs, HIV test kits
Uganda has run out of most antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), HIV testing kits, drugs to treat opportunistic infections and several crucial diagnostic tools for HIV care, according to a recent Ministry of Health stock status report.
Global efforts to promote health face serious challenges from ‘big business’ – UN official
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Margaret Chan.
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus: Joint Kingdom of Saudi Arabia/WHO mission
Between 4 and 9 June 2013, a joint mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the WHO met in Riyadh to assess the situation due to a new coronavirus in the Kingdom. This virus has recently been named the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (...
Even Mild Weight Loss May Lower Diabetes Risk in Obese Teens
