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Genetic Technologies Files Quarterly Activities Report and ASX Appendix 4C for Quarter Ended December 31, 2011

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA– – Genetic Technologies Limited today announced it has filed its Quarterly Activities Report and Appendix 4C for period ending December 31, 2011 in accordance with the ASX.Total cash …Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=genetic+therapy&eo=UTF-8

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Entering into the clinic with an intracerebral gene therapy product / Karen Aiach, Project Manager, – Video


01-02-2012 05:22 Specific challenges of avant-garde therapies Authorities/sponsors: being concomitantly on a learning curve Translational research: key success factors Case study: SAF-301 Continue reading

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Apes Trailer/Gene Therapy – Video


26-01-2012 21:26 Short Trailer on the history and applications of Gene Therapy in the modern medical scene. Written and directed by Thenmozhi Soundaranagaran Score by Keith Jackson Continue reading

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UPDATE 2-Shire partners Sangamo in gene therapy for hemophilia

* Shire to pay $13 mln upfront, plus milestones * Sangamo shares rise more than 25 percent (Adds analyst comment, share price) Feb 1 (Reuters) – Pharmaceutical company Shire said on Wednesday it would … Continue reading

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Promising gene therapy treats Leukemia – Video


11-08-2011 09:02 Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses an experimental gene therapy that used modified T-cells to attack tumor cells. Continue reading

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Cardium Presents New Generx Findings at 2012 Annual Gene and Cell Therapy Forum

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE Amex: CXM) today reported on new insights and confirmatory preclinical study results on the Generx (Ad5FGF-4) angiogenic therapy product candidate based on the Company's sponsored research conducted at Emory University.  The findings, which provide further support for the apparent safety and effectiveness of Generx as a potential one-time non-surgical approach to the treatment of coronary heart disease, are being presented at the Phacilitate Annual Gene and Cell Therapy Forum held January 30 – February 1, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20051018/CARDIUMLOGO) The recent preclinical findings demonstrate that induced transient ischemia, using a standard angioplasty balloon catheter, combined with the intracoronary co-infusion of nitroglycerin, substantially enhanced adenovector-mediated gene delivery to the heart.  These findings have been incorporated into the protocol for the planned 100-patient Generx (Ad5FGF-4) ASPIRE Phase 3 registration study which, as previously reported, is expected be initiated in the first quarter 2012.  The YouTube video “Cardium Generx Cardio-Chant” provides an overview of the Company's Generx (Ad5FGF-4) product candidate, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjUndFhJkjM. Continue reading

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Fibrocell Science, Inc. Announces Recognition for LAVIV™ (azficel-T) at The 2012 Cell & Gene Therapy Forum, Washington …

Fibrocell Science, Inc. , a biotechnology company focused on the development of autologous cell therapies for aesthetic, medical and scientific applications, announces that the June 2011 FDA approval of LAVIV™ for the improvement of the appearance of “smile line” wrinkles was named the #3 top story of 2011 in cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine at The 2012 Cell & Gene Therapy Forum … Continue reading

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Gene Therapy: Dr. Zehhr – Video


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Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Announces European Commission Delays Decision on Glybera® Marketing Authorisation and …

AMSTERDAM, January 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT – News), a leader in the field of human gene therapy, was informed on Friday January 27, 2012 after business hours that … Continue reading

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New discovery paves way for genetic screening test

Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=genetic+therapy&eo=UTF-8

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Study Pinpoints Genetic Variation that Raises Risk of Serious Complication Linked to Osteoporosis Drugs

Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=genetic+therapy&eo=UTF-8

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NHS 'must back genetic medicine'

Putting genetic testing at the heart of the NHS could herald a "revolution" in diagnosing, treating and preventing disease, according to the government's genetics adviser.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=genetic+therapy&eo=UTF-8

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Study pinpoints genetic variation that raises a risk linked to bisphosphonates

Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors. The discovery paves the … Continue reading

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Genetic variation that raises risk of serious complication linked to osteoporosis drugs identified

Researchers have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing serious necrotic jaw bone lesions in patients who take bisphosphonates, a common class of osteoclastic inhibitors.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?ei=UTF-8&p=genetic+therapy&eo=UTF-8

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Gene therapy is a 'disruptive science' ready for commercial development

The time for commercial development of gene therapy has come. Patients with diseases treatable and curable with gene therapy deserve access to the technology, which has demonstrated both its effectiveness and feasibility, says James Wilson, MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Human … Continue reading

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Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa Caused by MFRP Mutations: Human Phenotype and Preliminary Proof of Concept

Human Gene Therapy , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Human Gene Therapy)Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml

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Successful Gene Therapy in Utero for Lethal Murine Hypophosphatasia

Human Gene Therapy , Vol. 0, No. 0. (Source: Human Gene Therapy) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml

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Improving TCR Gene Therapy for Treatment of Haematological Malignancies

Adoptive immunotherapy using TCR gene modified T cells may allow separation of beneficial Graft versus tumour responses from harmful GvHD. Improvements to this include methods to generate high avidity or high affinity TCR, improvements in vector design and reduction in … Continue reading

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Mutations in 2 Genes Linked to Rare Autism-Related Disorder

Research sheds light on Joubert syndrome, which causes physical and mental disabilities Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cerebellar Disorders, Genes and Gene Therapy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml

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Factors Linked to Age of Onset of Menopause Identified

Researchers zero in on 13 new genetic clues Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Menopause (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)Source:http://www.medworm.com/rss/medicalfeeds/therapies/Gene-Therapy.xml

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