Study suggests “clock” gene plays a role in obesity

July 18th, 2005 A gene that may regulate the body's response to insulin has been linked to both obesity and type-2 diabetes, researchers in Britain and France reported on Monday. Scientists found 11 different variations of the gene, called single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs.

April 22nd, 2005 New study by 64 renowned scientists standardizes on microarray protocols. Microarrays allow scientists to see how differences in gene expression are linked to specific diseases.

September 7th, 2005 Doctors commonly view excessive daytime sleepiness as a cardinal sign of disturbed or inadequate sleep. But a new study suggests it could also signal depression or even diabetes or obesity, regardless of whether an individual doesn't sleep well.

August 15th, 2005 Impressive progress has been made in the treatment of haemophilia using gene therapy. Professor Katherine High, a leading researcher from Philadelphia USA, is examining the obstacles to successful gene therapy in human patients with haemophilia.

May 30th, 2005 A new gene suspected to contribute to autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and lupus - a condition in which the body’s own immune system attacks organs such as the kidneys and skin - has been discovered by Australian National University (ANU) immunologists.

March 18th, 2005 LOS ANGELES -- Researchers might be getting closer to finding a cure for diabetes. Researchers announced a new treatment and medicine, and the discovery of a gene that might play a role.

August 11th, 2005 Moderately elevated levels of insulin increase the levels of inflammatory markers and beta-amyloid in plasma and in cerebrospinal fluid, and these markers may contribute to Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study posted online today from Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. The study will be published in the October print edition of the journal.

September 7th, 2005 A simple ten minute survey to determine your life expectancy. It says about me: In an extremely high risk overweight category, meaning you are at extremely high risk for obesity-related illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and cancer.

March 21st, 2005 Researchers from North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in Manhasset, N.Y. have identified a gene which expresses as a protein called macrophage migration inhibitory factor, or MIF.

April 22nd, 2005 The same gene that accounts for part of a genetic risk for developing alcoholism in a U.S. population is found in a Russian population, according to a published study by a Yale School of Medicine researcher.

August 24th, 2005 A Korean husband-and-wife scientist team has made headway in adult stem cell research by discovering a gene in charge of differentiating the parent cells in human bodies. “Up until now, researchers have dug up many factors involved in the differentiation of adult stem cells.

July 7th, 2005 Speedel announced today the start of its Phase III study for SPP301, its once-a-day oral endothelin A receptor antagonist (ERA) in the indication of diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease). The ASCEND(1) study has begun with the first patient visit as per the schedule outlined by Speedel in March 2005 when the company reported successful completion of the Phase II clinical trials.

August 23rd, 2007 That has to be bad, isn't it? As per the definition I am really really obese, way beyond regular fat guy. Let's see what the heck is BMI.

April 18th, 2005 A group of Japanese scientists has used gene therapy to deliver three insulin transcription factors, MafA, PDX-1, and NeuroD, to the livers of diabetic mice. As a result, the mice experienced an increase in insulin gene expression and insulin production, raising the possibility that this could eventually be used to treat diabetes.

April 11th, 2005 It is not how obese you are but the location of obesity that matters according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Where adults carry their fat, rather than how much of it they have, might be a better indicator of their risk for metabolic syndrome, a disorder that causes high blood pressure and insulin resistance in 22 percent of U.S.