Research findings ranging from energy in the 21st century to the potential anticancer properties of desert plants will be presented at the joint Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientfific society, to be held in Idaho Falls, Idaho, June 15-17. More than 180 papers will be presented at the meeting, which is expected to draw 300 scientists.
Research highlights include:
Energy in the 21st Century: A variety of research ranging from the future of coal to trends in petroleum and natural gas technologies will be presented at this symposium on Thursday, June 15, 9 a.m. -- 5 p.m.
Plant a new therapy: The following papers will discuss the potential medicinal properties of exotic plants. "Isolation and characterization of medicinally active compound from the medicinal plant pyllanthus fraternus," E. Nartey, Brigham Young University, Friday, June 16, 2:10 p.m.; and "Search for potential mechanism-based anticancer agents from desert plants," L. Gunatilaka, University of Arizona, Friday, June 16, 2:30 p.m.
Whodunit? Local researchers are using antibody profiling techniques to help answer that question. This technique, which is used to identify autoantibodies found in blood or other bodily fluids, has potential to match forensic samples to an individual. The process is more cost effective and quicker than DNA analysis. "Antibody profiling technique for rapid identification of forensic samples," V. Thompson, Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Wyoming State Crime Lab, and Miragen, Inc.; Thursday, June 15, 9:00 a.m.
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Contact: Hillarie Fogel
h_fogel@acs.org
202-872-4371
American Chemical Society
13-Jun-2000