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Scientists Define 21 New Genes Associated with Crohn's Disease
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:00:00 -0400
A consortium of researchers from the United States, Canada, and Europe has identified 21 new genes for Crohn’s disease, a chronic disease of the large and small intestines. This discovery, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), brings the total number of known genes associated with Crohn's disease to more than 30 and advances understanding of causes and potential avenues to develop new treatments.
NIAID Will Not Move Forward With The Pave 100 HIV Vaccine Trial
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:16:00 -0400
After soliciting and considering broad input from the scientific and HIV advocacy communities, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has determined that it will not conduct the HIV vaccine study known as PAVE 100. However, NIAID believes the vaccine developed by its Vaccine Research Center (VRC) is scientifically intriguing and sufficiently different from previously tested HIV vaccines to consider testing it in a smaller, more focused clinical study.
NHGRI Funds Next Step in Understanding Biological Roots of Common Diseases
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:38:00 -0400
The National Human Genome Research Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health, today announced grants expected to total about $31 million over the next four years for research aimed at gaining a better understanding of how specific genetic variants act to influence the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and other common diseases.

CNN.com - Health

Make your home healthier in five easy steps
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:14:19 -0400
You may think your home is safe, but there may be toxins in your water, linens, and even your deck. There are several simple steps you can take to make your kitchen, living spaces, playroom, and backyard healthier for you and your family. Parenting has specific steps to follow.
Cancer expert warns employees on cell phones
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:29:15 -0400
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