An organization or organisation (read more about -ize vs -ise) is a formal group of people with one or more shared goals. The word itself is derived from the Greek word ὄργανον (organon) meaning tool. The term is used in both daily and scientific English in multiple ways.
Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400 A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods. Imaging Technique Allows Researchers to Monitor Protein Changes in Mouse Tumors Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400 A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health. Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400 The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. In an article published online on June 29 by the New England Journal of Medicine, authors Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Jeffery K. Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., and David M. Morens, M.D., argue that we have lived in an influenza pandemic era since 1918, and they describe how the novel 2009 H1N1 virus now circling the globe is yet another manifestation of this enduring viral family.
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Police: Hospital worker swiped shots, spread hep C Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:18:42 -0400 A former hospital employee may have exposed hundreds or thousands of surgical patients to hepatitis C when she replaced clean needles filled with the powerful painkiller fentanyl with her own dirty needles filled with saline solution.
Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:47:40 -0400 We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.
Related Diseases Society - Informs and support those affected, directly or indirectly by an mucopolysaccharide or related disease. Offers information regarding each disease, a discussion forum, a picture gallery and news of events.
American Society of Genetic Disorders - Informs health professionals, legislators, health policy makers, and the general public about all aspects of human genetics.
Dana's Angels Research Trust - Information from this charitable organization on Niemann-Pick Type C disease and how individuals can contribute funds for research for this fatal childhood disease.
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Genetic Interest Group - Information about this UK umbrella group of organizations working together to improve services for people with genetic disorders. A notice board, education, services and links are provided.
Hereditary Disease Foundation - Information about this non profit organization, news, newsletters, recommended reading and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the home page of the Hereditary Disease Foundation, a non-profit, basic science organization dedicated to the cure of genetic disease. 100% of all publicly donated funds is directed to the support of biomedical research. ]
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Foundation International, Inc. - Provides patients, families, and doctors with educational information and fosters an exchange of information about the diagnosis and treatment of HHT between patients, physicians, researchers, genetic counselors, agencies, educators, and the general public.
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Lysosomal Diseases New Zealand - Information, support and advocacy for families affected by Lysosomal Storage Diseases, a group of rare genetic diseases.
The Ryan Foundation - A non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to supporting research for, and the families of, those suffering from Mucopolysaccharidosis, or MPS. Find disease info, articles and links.
Ron Paul interview at Seattle Campaign for Liberty Conference