Intercepted messages: new biotechnology drugs target intracellular communication

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Several biotechnology firms are researching the signal transduction process in an effort to develop drugs for the treatment of diseases such as allergies, asthma and cancer. Signal transduction is the process cells use to summon second messengers that communicate with intercellular chemical carriers.

Drugs, Product development, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Cellular signal transduction

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Hacking the genome

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The Human Genome Project is a $3 billion effort involved in researching human genetics. The amount of data to be analyzed is staggering. To read through the estimated 3 billion nucleotides in DNA would take one-third of a lifetime.

Analysis, Evaluation, DNA, Human Genome Project, Genetic research

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Doomsday diagnostic? a precursor protein may predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Scientists at SIBIA predict that future diagnostic tests will be able to determine Alzheimer disease-risk patients by the presence of amyloid beta-protein from brain fluid. The research will also help in developing nascent drugs.

Diagnosis, Alzheimer's disease, Amyloidosis

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