Cancer Research
> A new cancer drug discovery database has been launched to speed up the process of bringing drugs from bench to bedside. The Cancer Research UK-funded database--known as 'canSAR'--has been set up by researchers at Cancer Research UK's Centre for Cancer Therapeutics at The Institute of Cancer Research to create a one-stop-shop for scientists worldwide. For the first time, it brings together all the relevant biological, chemical, pharmacological and eventually clinical data about important genes and proteins in every type of cancer in a way that greatly aids the discovery of new drugs. Cancer Research UK release
> Bicyclists rode more than 328,000 miles to raise money for cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center--James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. During the first quarter break of the Ohio State vs. Michigan game, Pelotonia presented a check for $7,846,705. The funds raised by the Riders in 2010 bring Pelotonia's two-year total to over $12.3 million. Pelotonia release
> Inorganic Nanoparticles in Cancer Therapy. Abstract
Genetics
> A new online game called Phylo sorts genetic code and enables players to have fun while contributing to genetic research. Players can even choose which genetic disease they want to help decode." Item
> Forgetful? Improving levels of an enzyme called EphB2 using gene therapy in mice engineered to simulate Alzheimer's disease completely fixed their memory problems. Report
> The National Science Foundation has given Cornell University Researchers a total of $9.4 million for projects focused on maize and rice genomics. The research will help determine the purpose of specific plant genes, understand how drought or salt tolerance works and look at natural variations in wild and cultivated rice varieties. Story
Stem Cells
> Sufferers of lower back pain due to degeneration of discs between the vertebra might have an alternative to surgery thanks to stem cells. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have discovered that stem cells could influence healing of damaged discs. Release | The Mail | The Sun
> Researchers discover that blood cells can influence their parent stem cells in a "feedback loop" that opens up new avenues of research into diseases caused by stem cell disorders. News
> Stem cell spray heals burns. News and video