Sentences with phrase «conducts genetic research»

«I thought, «I don't believe this»,» says Spector, who conducts genetic research in twins.

Dr Karthikeyan Thiyagarajan has been awarded the 2014 Vavilov - Frankel Fellowship to conduct genetic research on salinity - tolerant wheat varieties.

They were conducting genetic research on the organisms of the planet with this new found energy source, phazon.

Not exact matches

«Using a genetic method, we inhibited MTF1 in the epileptic mice and as a result, the seizures in the animals were much rarer and weaker,» says lead author Dr. Karen M.J. van Loo who is conducting research in the team working with Prof. Becker.

Previous research conducted at Mount Sinai found that the trafficking of protein molecules between the nucleus (the cellular compartment containing the genetic information of the cell) and the cytoplasm is altered in neurodegenerative disease.

Some DNA program efforts can raise complex legal and ethical questions, however, and Jennifer Wagner, a 2014 - 2015 AAAS Congressional Fellow and former research associate at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for the Integration of Genetic Healthcare Technologies, and Sara Katsanis, an Instructor of Science & Society at Duke University, are conducting interviews, surveys, and focus groups around two such programs to learn more about the perspectives of the people involved and to develop «best practices» guidelines.

«The next step of progress is to use this knowledge to decipher what potential impact the genetic variants can have on the health of individuals, when we conduct health - related research,» added Professor Michael Pepper, Unit Director of the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Stem Cell Research and Therapy Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Presearch,» added Professor Michael Pepper, Unit Director of the South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Stem Cell Research and Therapy Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of PResearch Council's (SAMRC) Stem Cell Research and Therapy Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of PResearch and Therapy Unit, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

The researchers conducted genetic testing of the plant, as well as genomic research and computational modeling to arrive at their conclusions.

But experts in the mechanisms of ageing say specific aspects of the way the research was conducted mean it's way too soon to declare men a genetic burden who are imposing limits on human lifespan.

Because of the legislation, a FDA spokesperson noted in an email, «the agency will not receive or review INDs [Investigational New Drug applications] for human subject research utilizing genetic modification of embryos for the prevention of transmission of mitochondrial disease in FY 2016 and human subject research using these technologies can not be conducted in compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and FDA's implementing regulations.»

To uncover this mechanism, the research team conducted a series of genetic experiments in fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster).

A big concern about gene patents is that they hinder genetic research — once one company has patented a gene, other researchers may fear infringing on that patent by conduct further research on it, the argument goes.

She then went on to Georgetown University, where she split her time between delivering clinical genetic counseling services to patients and conducting postdoctoral research investigating patient decision - making and emotional responses to BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing.

The third big area is the whole business of human subjects and ethical conduct in genetic research.

When Rupprecht conducts rabies genetic research in China, he finds it is easier to sample brain tissue from deceased humans than from animals.

FBI also failed to conduct research to «provide a full understanding of the methods and conditions that give rise to genetic mutations used to differentiate between samples of B. anthracis,» the report states.

In this research effort, scientists conducted DNA sequencing on more than 500 adults and children with DCM and more than 1,100 healthy controls from several ethnically distinct cohorts to learn about the genetic profile of the disease.

Johnson's present position as a postdoctoral fellow at Duke University allows her to conduct research on genetic and environmental determinants in the development of Alzheimer's disease and examine the differences across ethnicities.

An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the German Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (IZW), conducted genetic analyses of CDV strains obtained from a range of carnivores between 1993 and 2012 and discovered that lethal CDV infections in lions and hyenas during the 1993/1994 epidemic was caused by a rare and genetically distinct CDV strain with three rare mutations not present in any other Serengeti strain isolated from domestic dogs or wild canids.

Chris Funk, associate professor in the College of Natural Sciences» Department of Biology, led the research team that conducted the largest and most in - depth genetic study to date of California Channel Island foxes.

Over the years, Dr. Nimer has conducted extensive clinical and basic science research into the treatment and genetic basis of adult leukemia and bone marrow failure states, defining the regulatory mechanisms that control the production of blood cells and exploring ways to improve the treatment of blood based cancers.

Yamanaka, 55, is now director of the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) at Kyoto University, which conducted the genetic analysis for the first iPS cells to be transplanted into a human.

Mats Hansson is the director of the Centre for Research Ethics & Bioethics at the University of Uppsala and has conducted extensive research in biomedical ethics as principal investigator in multi-disciplinary research projects dealing with issues ranging from ethical, social and legal aspects of the implementation of genetic diagnosis in clinical practice and the use of human tissue materials in research, to clinical and medicalResearch Ethics & Bioethics at the University of Uppsala and has conducted extensive research in biomedical ethics as principal investigator in multi-disciplinary research projects dealing with issues ranging from ethical, social and legal aspects of the implementation of genetic diagnosis in clinical practice and the use of human tissue materials in research, to clinical and medicalresearch in biomedical ethics as principal investigator in multi-disciplinary research projects dealing with issues ranging from ethical, social and legal aspects of the implementation of genetic diagnosis in clinical practice and the use of human tissue materials in research, to clinical and medicalresearch projects dealing with issues ranging from ethical, social and legal aspects of the implementation of genetic diagnosis in clinical practice and the use of human tissue materials in research, to clinical and medicalresearch, to clinical and medical ethics.

Researchers at the University of California - San Francisco's Multiple Sclerosis Research Group conducted one of the most comprehensive examinations to date of the genome, and even part of the epigenome, of a set of identical twins, only one of whom had been stricken with MS. Scientists are sure MS is caused by some combination of genetic susceptibility and external trigger.

Conducting research to understand the genetic and molecular regulatory system controlling the location and rate of meiotic...

From previous research on genetic instability, conducted by the Pearson lab and others, the researchers suspected that the dramatic difference between the mice might boil down to variances in one particular biological process, called mismatch repair, and more specifically one of its major players, the MSH3 protein.

Restoring genetic control functions would be a major breakthrough, and genetic therapy research is being conducted across the country.

Researchers with The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network have completed the largest, most diverse tumor genetic analysis ever conducted, revealing a new approach to classifying cancers.

The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) was established in 1999 to create an infrastructure with dedicated staff and in house expertise for conducting clinical trials for genetic diseases.

«Because of the genetic complexity of schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders, we need a large sample size to conduct this type of research.

Well versed in scientific research she has conducted diverse experiments in genetic ecology, nonprofit leadership, and educational psychology.

Now, a team from the LOEWE Biodiversity and Climate Research Center (BiK - F), in conjunction with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, conducted a more detailed analysis of these animals» spatial distribution in South Africa, based on their genetic profile.

Conducting genetic and genomic research carries responsibilities to protect confidentiality and the privacy of research participants.

He has often conducted research on genetic variation within Africa, especially as it relates to diseases that affect people of African descent more frequently than other populations.

On a safari through the genome — genes offer new insights into the distribution of giraffes (17/11/2014) A team from the LOEWE Biodiversity and Climate Research Center (BiK - F), in conjunction with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, has conducted a detailed analysis of these animals» spatial distribution based on their genetic profile....

For over 25 years, she has conducted empirical research — both quantitative and qualitative — on the ethical and social implications of genetic testing in the adult, pediatric and family contexts.

«Although we knew that the EAAT2 gene has a crucial role to play in neurological processes in human and potentially in the development of migraine, until now, no genetic link has been identified to suggest that glutamate accumulation in the brain could play a role in common migraine,» says co-senior author of the study Professor Christian Kubisch of University of Ulm, Germany (previously at the University of Cologne where he conducted his research for this study.)

Upon arrival, she discovered this space station was a Space Pirate Frigate that was conducting genetic enhancement research on Tallon IV's native creatures.

The research, conducted by the Social Science Genetic Asasociation Consortium was published in Nature.

Significant research has been conducted to search for the genetic basis for mental disorders.

The ASTC has conducted health surveys and funded health research, most notably efforts to locate a genetic marker for renal dysplasia, a develop - mental defect of the kidneys found in our breed.

Unless you elect not to participate by deselecting the appropriate option when establishing your account, we will use your pet's Genetic Information and / or Reported Information to conduct research, as described in Section 10, to expand the understanding and practical application of genetic knowledge in veterinary care and dog wellness genGenetic Information and / or Reported Information to conduct research, as described in Section 10, to expand the understanding and practical application of genetic knowledge in veterinary care and dog wellness gengenetic knowledge in veterinary care and dog wellness generally.

Research is being conducted to find a genetic marker for the disease so that in the future, a blood test can diagnose carriers.

Because of such genetic variance in this group, you'll have to conduct good research to ensure the breed you select matches your lifestyle.

For example, research in copper toxicosis helped breeders of Bedlington Terriers to weed out carriers of this disease in their breed; investigations into the genetic marker for epilepsy helped Belgian Tervurens, Belgian Sheepdogs, and about two dozen other breeds; and studies of hip dysplasia conducted in large - breed dogs resulted in preventive measures, information, surgeries, and treatment protocols that benefit all dogs.

Published in PLOS Genetics and conducted by Wisdom Health and Genoscoper Laboratories, the research is the first to show the genetic diseases that mixed - breed dogs are most likely to develop.

Because there is no National Club for «Designer Dogs,» there is no health research being conducted, nor is there any agency or other source to investigate genetic issues or other problems which may occur in these so - called «new breeds.»

Grant 1591: Discovery of Genetic Susceptibility Loci in Atopic Dermatitis using a Genome - Wide Association Study in West Highland White Terriers Dr. Natasha J Olby, VetMB PhD Project Goal: This research team will conduct a genome - wide association study of Atopic Dermatitis in Westies to identify chromosomal regions associated with the disease.

The Animal Health Trust, a British charity that carries out research into the causes and treatment of diseases that affect horses, cats and dogs, is conducting a study to investigate the genetic basis of glaucoma in the Basset Hound.

The mission of NSSL is to preserve the base collection of the National Plant Germplasm System and to conduct research to develop new technologies for preservation of seed and other propagules of plant genetic resources.