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U-M scientists say fused genes trigger the development of prostate cancer EurekAlert! Thu, 27 Oct 2005 11:26 AM PDT ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School, in collaboration with researchers at Harvard's Brigham and Women's Hospital, have discovered a recurring pattern of scrambled chromosomes and abnormal gene activity that occurs only in prostate cancer. Obesity May Contribute to Liver Trouble Health Scout Thu, 27 Oct 2005 10:44 AM PDT THURSDAY, Oct. 27 (HealthDay News) -- A diet high in fat and sugar triggered immune system abnormalities -- including reduced levels of natural killer T (NKT) cells -- in the livers of mice, says a study led by Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Turmeric: a hot topic in fighting disease Newsday.com Thu, 27 Oct 2005 9:24 AM PDT WASHINGTON - Turmeric, the Asian spice that makes curry yellow, not to mention French's mustard and Hindu priests' robes, has yet another life: It's a promising potential weapon against several cancers, Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, psoriasis and other diseases. Metabasis to Host Conference Call and Live Webcast to Discuss Third Quarter 2005 Results RedNova Thu, 27 Oct 2005 8:35 AM PDT SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metabasis Therapeutics today announced that the Company will host a conference call and live webcast on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2005. Dr. TUMMY Bugging You? RedNova Thu, 27 Oct 2005 6:31 AM PDT By RACHEL MURPHY STRESS ANXIETY can cause uncomfortable stomach spasms, while stress can increase the production of a substance called histamine, leading to acid reflux. This is when acid from the stomach leaks back up into the gullet causing heartburn and indigestion. ZymoGenetics Begins Phase 3 Clinical Study With Recombinant Human Thrombin; Conference Call Today at 11:00 A.M. Eastern RedNova Thu, 27 Oct 2005 4:16 AM PDT ZymoGenetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZGEN) today announced the start of a pivotal Phase 3 clinical study of recombinant human Thrombin (rhThrombin) in patients undergoing surgery. / CORRECTION - Stem Cell Therapy International Announces the Successful Treatment of Stroke Victim Who Received Stem Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 27 Oct 2005 9:02 AM PDT In the news release, "Stem Cell Therapy International Announces the Successful Treatment of Stroke Victim Who Received Stem Cell Transplantation Therapy," issued earlier today by Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc., we are advised by the company that the third sentence of the third paragraph should read "SCTI arranged for Mr. pSivida Announces Beijing Med-Pharm Licence Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 27 Oct 2005 5:00 AM PDT Global bio-nanotech company pSivida Limited today announced it has signed a Licence with Beijing Med-Pharm Corporation for the clinical development, marketing and distribution of pSivida's lead product, BrachySil, in China. Actis Biologics to set up US $ 3 million R&D centre by next year PharmaBiz Wed, 26 Oct 2005 7:46 PM PDT Actis Biologics, a US-based biotechnology company, plans to set up its research and development centre in India by the end of 2006 with an investment of USD 3 million. Stem Cell Therapy International Announces the Successful Treatment of Stroke Victim Who Received Stem Cell Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance Thu, 27 Oct 2005 3:00 AM PDT Stem Cell Therapy International, Inc., a leading company in the field of research and development of stem cell transplantation therapy and regenerative medicine, announced today the successful results of a case of stem cell transplantation recently concluded in Kiev, Ukraine, on Ian McBride, 49, a stroke victim from Belfast, Ireland.

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