Genetic variation in enhancers (non-coding regulatory regions) was found to play a role in a person's risk of developing psychiatric or neurological conditions, stated new study.

Scientists have discovered a new approach in which three different gene delivery vectors were injected intravenously and directly into the kidneys of mice.

Human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) were found to display unlimited proliferative potential in culture, which

There is no link between oral infections and the risk of stem cell transplantation patients dying of or getting a serious infection within six months of the procedure, found new study.

The first cellular model of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) the rare genetic condition has been created by Sainte-Justine and Universite de Montreal researchers.

Gene repeats that cause Fragile X Syndrome normally regulate how and when proteins are made in neurons, said a Michigan Medicine team. This process may

A novel approach to enhance the potency of blood-forming stem cells, potentially opening the door to a new approach for bone marrow transplantation has been discovered by Mount Sinai researchers.

Gene therapy could prevent or reverse cardiac dysfunction in Barth syndrome according to the new research at Boston Children's Hospital. The findings,

Novel mechanism that helps explain how certain genetic mutations give rise to a rare genetic kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome has been mapped

New study finds more evidence for the efficacy of a telehealth-delivered behavioral intervention in treating language problems in youth with fragile X syndrome (FXS).

New study analyzed the genetic make-up of 34 affected children and young people with apraxia. Results revealed that variations in nine out of eleven genes are responsible for apraxia.

Scientists have reported substantial variability from state to state and region to region in the number of donor organs recovered from drug-intoxication-related deaths.

Corneal transplantations are old and common. Cornea restoration is now a safe technique because of the advent of colloid physics, a quanititative biomarker is designed.

Scientists have created a simulated organ market and placed a dollar value factor using data from the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.

New study provides incentives to boost organ supply without compromising organ quality or inducing excessively high costs of donating. The findings of

Many hearts are reported unfit for donation due to stress-induced heart failure. But a new study finds that this condition has no significance on the

A tool to assess organ acceptance practices by transplant centers found wide variability in centers' willingness to use less-than-ideal donor kidneys has been developed by researchers.

A drug that treats both asthma and inflammatory bowel disease can also be useful as an anti-organ rejection medication for liver transplant patients.

Death of the number of children who are on the transplantation list waiting for a new heart could potentially be reduced dramatically, reports a new study.

Mesenchymal stromal cells from liver were found to have immunoregulatory qualities that make them more effective than similar cells derived from adipose,

A new study published in CJASN indicated that biopsies of donated kidneys are likely not useful for assessing organ quality prior to transplantation unless

A national kidney paired donation program is a safe and effective way to treat patients with incompatible living donors, revealed study. In kidney paired

Massive improvements are seen over the last 40 years in the survival of children after kidney transplant, reports a new study. The findings of the study

A strong majority of Americans agree that organ and tissue donation for research contributes to health and medical breakthroughs and acknowledge significant shortfalls for donation.

Patients older than 75 years who received a kidney from a similarly aged donor remain dialysis-free for the rest of their lives, reveals a new study.

In the kidney transplantation process, the distance from a patient's residence to the nearest transplant center did not appear to affect access to early steps, revealed study of Southeastern U.

Novel worlds' first study applies photoacoustic (PA) imaging to visualize scarring in kidneys, also called fibrosis, a common form of damage in donor's kidneys.

Introduction of a soft opt (and) #8208;out system of consent significantly boosted organ donation consent though the impact was not immediate, reports a new study.

The union budget, for the year 2010-11, was presented yesterday by the finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee. As usual, i

The Sample Registration System (SRS) survey carried out by the Government Census Office brings out certain heartening fa

On the 28 th of February India's finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, delivered the union budget in the parliament.

Thousands of people die every year waiting for someone to donate an organ that is so vitally important and could have

Certification on products and services has become imperative to ensure safety and reliability. A similar standard fo

Will Aamir Khan become a change maker? His Sunday morning programme is closely watched by many in India. The c

Doctors in India are governed by the regulations of Medical Council of India (MCI). MCI is an apex body that has reg

Should strike be allowed by medical professionals such as doctors? This debate is currently creating a tug of war betwe

Highlights: Elimination of diseases like Kala Azar (Visceral leishmaniasis), Filariasis, measles, an

China's first-ever anti- domestic violence law was approved. Campaigners said that the law fails to cover some potential victims and has taken too long to pass.

Texas laws require that physicians who provide abortions in clinics also have hospital admitting privileges; and that abortion clinics meet strict building

The conservative Center for Medical Progress in 2015 released video it secretly filmed, purporting to show Planned Parenthood officials haggling over the sale price for aborted human fetuses.

Nobel medicine prize board member has resigned from the body over an investigation into controversial surgeon Paolo Macchiarini. Urban Lendahl, a

Despite a ruling by the Belfast High Court that the legislation breaches human rights, the Northern Ireland regional assembly voted against relaxing strict abortion laws.

To fight extreme forms of female genital mutilation, a pair of American gynecologists suggested a controversial compromise to legally permit immigrant

In the United States, the typical pre-trial process proceeds from arrest to preliminary arraignment to a mandatory court appearance, when appropriate.

Nearly one out of three times, women considering abortion in the States get medically inaccurate information that usually requires a doctor to provide

A new Louisiana law was to require doctors at abortion clinics to obtain a formal affiliation with a local hospital. The Supreme Court has blocked these

Under certain circumstances, abortion is approved in Chile. It is the first step towards lifting a decades-long ban on the practice in the socially conservative South American country.

Current Polish legislation on abortion is very restrictive. It bans all terminations except when the pregnancy results from rape or incest, poses a health

Theranos, a blood-testing laboratory, has announced that US civil and criminal authorities were conducting a criminal investigation into the company.

Ban on genetic discrimination including in the workplace or by health insurers will soon be implemented in Canada. The move comes almost a decade