Highlights of American Chemical Society's national meeting in New Orleans
...... national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, in New Orleans, March 23-27. Research papers and posters will be presented at the ...Ernest N. Morial Con...Highlights of American Chemical Society meeting in New Orleans
A record number of presentations, more than 8,500, are expected for the 225 national meeting of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society, in New Orleans, March 23-27. ... ...Highlights include:... ... that operate on alcohol... with catnip... could be in your car's future... that could be better than morphine... with no moving parts....University of New Orleans researcher to head a nine university, three-year, $15.8 million project
. . . (New Orleans)-University of New Orleans scientist Dr. Charles J. O'Connor has been named research coordinator for a new $15 million, three-year, nine university (all Louisiana universities) research project recently awarded from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Louisiana Board of Regents. The portion of the project which will be conducted at UNO has a total project cost of $4....Violence and aggression: University of New Orleans researchers offer provocative insights
. . . . . (New Orleans)-A University of New Orleans researcher studying violence and aggression has found that "impulsive aggressive" individuals--the so-called "short fuse" type differ biologically from others. Even more, the researchers suggests Dilantin, the anti-convulsant drug used to treat epilepsy, helps with the treatment. Another university researcher studying girls says puberty serves...The Frozen Zoo: the University of New Orleans and the new world of saving endangered species
. . . (New Orleans)-University of New Orleans scientists and professors are working on several programs aimed at preserving genetic diversity, increasing endangered animal populations, and saving animals on the brink of extinction--by stockpiling the genetic material (eggs, embryos, and sperm). They freeze the samples at -320°F and store them in liquid nitrogen tanks. The goal is: if the an...University of New Orleans researcher develops nontoxic corrosion inhibitor
."This is the transition from 'we don't give a damn if we pollute the world' to 'we better stop polluting the world.' " .Nontoxic coating for aluminum is not carcinogenic, applies easily .and will help control hazardous materials costs, and handling . . .New Orleans --In the current wave of environmental prudence and cost-cutting consciousness, University of New Orleans researcher Alfred Daech a...New Orleans ... the new Atlantis?
. . .(New Orleans)--By the year 2100, the city of New Orleans may be extinct, submerged in water. A future akin to the fabled sunken city of Atlantis? Yes, according to Dr. Chip Groat, Director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in Washington, D.C., "With the projected rate...University of New Orleans launches Quest
. New Orleans -- Is New Orleans the next Atlantis? The environment triumphs in the war against corrosion? Will New Orleans be an information technology leader in the 21st century? With the launch of will debut. The topics include:. . The New Battle of New Orleans: A future akin to the fabled sunken city of Atlantis? University scientists examine the catastrophic coastal condition t...Harvard expert speaks on lead toxicity to chemists' meeting in New Orleans
."Two Millennia of Lead Toxicity: Have We Learned Our Lesson at Last?" is the.topic of a speech to the American Chemical Society Monday, August 23, by Dr..Jeremy Knowles, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Amory Houghton.Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Harvard University. The ACS, the.world's largest scientific society, is holding its 218th national meeting in New.Orleans.....Children and environmental toxics: special symposium at New Orleans scientific meeting
.The latest research on children's health and the environment - a.relatively new area of scientific exploration - is the focus of a special.three-day symposium here Aug. 22-24 during the national meeting of the American.Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. Leaders in the field.of children's health and risk assessment will discuss how youngsters are exposed.to toxics, the di.... . .Symposia on the origin of elements in the solar system, pesticide residues in.eggs, Gulf Coast environmental problems and food and chemistry in the next.millenium are among topics to be discussed at the 218th national meeting August.22-26 of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.. .The ACS meeting will highlight new developments in chemical research in 34.spe.... . .The Society of Toxicology will hold its annual spring meeting, Sunday, March 14.through Thursday, March 18, at the New Orleans Ernest E. Morial Convention.Center and nearby hotels.. .Findings to be discussed range from the latest research on naturally occurring.carcinogens and anticarcinogens and the use of genetically engineered animals.for cancer research to the applications of new develo...