Computer Program For Quicker, More Detailed Mapping
...can tell you whatblock the house is on, but we can give the exact address." Mapper produces high-quality genetic maps that will dramatically advancethe efforts of the Human Genome Project, whose goal is to map and sequencethe genetic blueprint that contains all of the instructions about how tomake a huma...Race Plus Roaches: A Breathtaking Link
..., he says. Older homes, or those in crowded areas, give cockroaches a fertile breeding ground. The domestic cockroach has been identified as a source of indoor allergen worldwide, both in temperate and tropical climates. Although more than 60 species have been identified, the most common in North America...Bark Beetle Infestation Spurs Multifaceted Study
...ological sitesor destroy the tree stumps which can give them information about dates,"says Taylor. "I'm lo... survey of the ages of trees at specific fires can give a cross sectionalview of the age composition of the forest. "We have had to develop a tree ring ch...Hawaiian Whales Show 'No Overt Response' To Sounds Of ATOC Simulation
... whale into the lab, put on a set of earphones and give it a hearing test. So we're proceeding very cautiously." ATOC-Marine Mammal Research Program scientists began gathering "baseline" data on whale behavior and distributions off the north shore of Kauai as early as 1993. One condition of federal ......ix of the remaining cases, wherethe method did not give a perfectprediction, it came close, accuratelypredicting 94 to 97 percent. Even the lone case in which themethod seemed to fall down -- predictingwith 75 percent accuracy onthe basis of mouse data -- the failurewas interesting. In this case, chickend...Discovery Of Cell Sites May Shed Light On How Bodily Systems Interact
...crine and immune systems,"Kelley said. "These data give us a new set of glasses -- a new wayof looking at the world that has always assumed that such interaction hadto occur in the brain. The findings suggest that growth-hormone synthesizingcells in the pituitary also have the eyes that can sense the pres...New Software Provides Quick Analysis of ion-Channel Activity
...tein molecules change shape. That information will give scientists a critical window into a protein's four-dimensional structure (in space and time), which determines its function, he explained. The software uses algorithms based on the work of Russian mathematician Andrey Andreyevich Markov, similar to ...Gene Discovery Could Overcome Aluminum Barrier To Higher Wheat Yields Worldwide
...ration and support continues, we should be able to give wheat breeders lines that are more aluminum tolerant than existing varieties in about five years," Gustafson said. That would offer potentially higher yields for a hungry world, he added. World population, now 5.8 billion, may grow to more than 9 bi...Six-Year Drilling Project to Uncover One Million Years of Earth History
..., a geologist at UC Berkeley, "This project should give us an unprecedented opportunity to understand how volcanoes form. We will also retrieve a detailed record of how the Earth's magnetic field has changed in the past, and test the extraordinary but widely held view that Hawaii exists because of a fount......s.' " Apparently naked mole-rats do not "dance" to give directions behaviorally, as do honey bees, but lay down chemical trails, as do some ants and tent catepillars. However, the Cornell study did earn naked mole-rats one mark of distinction: Their newly identified recruitment chirp, issued by the food...Siblicide In Nature: Study Of Galapagos Seabird Finds Death Can Ensure Species Survival
...sked booby parents even stand over their chicks to give the attacking bird more room to maneuver. The masked boobies nest, flatter than the blue-footed species, may also make the ejectors job easier. In contrast, blue-footed booby parents squash their chicks down into their bowl-shaped nests. Despite the...Learning From Birds And Bees: Engineers Study Insects For Ideas On Tiny "Micro Air Vehicles"
...ical systems (MEMS) and microelectronicstechnology give engineers confidence that systems that tiny could oneday be practical. At Georgia Tech, for instance, researchers have been working tointegrate multiple functions into single chips. Progress to date hasdemonstrated integrated image acquisition, pro...Prostate Cancer's Aggressiveness May Be Predicted Early By The Ratio Of Free To Total PSA
...re not. The ratio of free to total PSA in sera may give physicians this information." Today, physicians have effective means of diagnosing prostate cancer, but there is great debate about which treatment is best for a cancer diagnosed in the early stage-watchful waiting, surgery to remove a localized can...Cell-Membrane Proteins Appear To Play Key Role In Squid's Swiftness
... squid's faster sodium channel probably evolved to give it fine controlof rapid swimming for capturing prey and for escape, said Gillette, an affiliateof the U. of I. Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, whoworked with Gilly at the Hopkins Marine Station while on sabbatical. "Squids e...Corn Byproduct Shows Promise As Biodegradable Packaging Material
...ets. U. of I. researchersthink their process could give zein -- and corn -- a new market at a timewhen there is a worldwide demand for biodegradable containers. In a paper published in the January-February issue of the journal CerealChemistry, the U. of I. scientists reported on their success in turningz...Duke Study Shows Early Marrow Transplant Key To 'Bubble Boy' Disease Cure
...n have life-long repercussions. Many doctors give chemotherapy to all bone marrow transplant patientsbecause they are following standard cancer treatment protocol, Buckley said.But chemotherapy is not necessary in children with SCID because they haveno T-cells to attack and destroy the foreign donor...Supelco Licenses ORNL Solid Sorbent Air Sampling Material
...alized the sol-gel material, "the newproducts will give us greater selectivity in sampling a wider array ofmaterials because it allows us to achieve lower limits of detection thanwere once possible," said George Wachob, Supelco's manager of research anddevelopment. The ORNL air sampler comprises a tube co...Munching Microbes Make A Meal Out Of Toxic Substances
... awareness of bioremediation as an option and help give engineers the knowledge they need to implement it. "We have standard practices for other areas of engineering, but not for bioremediation. We're trying to come up with a balance between a responsible environmental cleanup method and protecting public...First Planned Release Of Captive Lemurs In Madagascar Wilds Expected In Fall
..., we'll reduce and eventuallyeliminate the food we give them." They will also be equipped with radio collars so that Welch and otherfield researchers can track their movements. Both he and Katz hope thisfirst attempt will become a model for reintroducing many lemur species totheir former home. Primary c......macists complain of computer programs that fail to give them adequate warning of possible interactions. A notorious example of a potentially deadly drug duo was Seldane, a popular antihistamine, and erithromycin, a common antibiotic, which when taken together could produce sometimes fatal heart problems....