Student science contest participation influences study, career choices, alumni say
...olarship, bursary or other academic achievement or recognition (includes 85% of those attending university, 65% of CEGEP students, 53% of high school students, and 63% of those out of school); 85% said ABC participation provided a positive understanding of Canada's biotech industry. Even among the 26% who said...EMBO Gold Medal 2004 goes to Spanish scientist
... within Europe. Maria Blasco receives the award in recognition of her landmark work in the area of telomeres*. Th...eaking impact on cancer research and received wide recognition in the field. The medal will be presented to the winner at the EMBO Members Meeting, "Frontiers of M...UT Southwestern biochemist honored with NIH Director's Pioneer Award
...ntrolling gene expression are truly worthy of this recognition by the NIH." Dr. Alfred Gilman, Nobel laureate and interim dean of the UT Southwestern Medical School, said: "I am excited, very proud and pleased that this incredibly innovative scientist has won such a prestigious award." Dr. McKnight ...Study: Emission of smog ingredients from trees is increasing rapidly
...clude: "The results reported here call for a wider recognition that an understanding of recent, current and anticipated changes in biogenic VOC emissions is necessary to guide future air-quality policy decisions; they do not provide any evidence that responsibility for air pollution can or should be shifted from...UCSF scientist Joe Derisi named MaCarthur Fellow
...oundation, which bestows the honor. It is given in recognition of an individual's "originality, creativity and the potential to do more in the future." It is the Foundation's conviction, says Fanton, "that talented individuals, free to follow their insights and instincts, will make a difference in shaping the...DuPont scientist named one of the world's top young innovators by MIT's 'Technology Review' Magazine
...ramatically change the future. In addition to the recognition for Dr. Petrucci-Samija, Dr. Chowdhry will participate in a panel discussion titled, "From Lab to Market: Where Technology is Headed - The Research Director's Point of View." The panel will highlight how computing, biotechnology and chemicals and ma...ORNL's Delmau joins Technology Review's list of top young innovators
...titia's selection by Technology Review is a timely recognition of her remarkable record of scientific achievement and, coming at this early point in her career, also signifies her tremendous potential in the field of chemical sciences," ORNL Director Jeff Wadsworth said. Her work has centered on technologies...Popular Science announces Third Annual 'Brilliant 10'
...ch. All are extraordinary thinkers who are gaining recognition in their fields, yet remain virtually unknown to the general public. The article appears in the October issue of Popular Science, on newsstands today. "Brilliant 10 is our way of bringing some of the brightest, most promising minds in science to a ...The American Phytopathological Society announces 2004 awards
...rants the Fellow designation to current members in recognition of distinguished contributions to plant pathology or to the Society. The 10 members named Fellows in the Society were: Michael A. Ellis, Ohio State University-Wooster; Bryce W. Falk, University of California-Davis; Thomas C. Harrington, Iowa State Un...Novel IBD therapeutic approaches reported from Washington Univ., Barcelona, LSU at APS meeting
... in experimental colitis. This was prompted by the recognition of cross-talk between platelets and leukocytes in inflammation. Compared with controls, colitis-induced wild type mice showed significantly increased adhesion of platelets, with 2.5% of platelets adhering to ECs directly and 97.5% binding to adherent...Wrapping a memory with an experience, capacity for recollection detected in non-human species
...ence of recollection and familiarity in support of recognition performance. The researchers divided the rats into two comparable groups: a group in which the hippocampus was removed and a control group. When the rats were again tested, the results were compelling -- recollection was lost in rats without a hip...As informatics grows, Indiana University helps set 'research agenda'
...d software engineer who helped perfect handwriting recognition software used by the Apple Newton -- the world's first PDA; * Jean Camp and Markus Jakobsson, leading experts on cybersecurity and Internet privacy; * Christopher Raphael, a professional oboist (and soloist with the San Francisco Symphony) who is dev...Will a reduction in military spending improve our environmental future?
... of AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellows, in recognition of Mr. Barnard's long-time service as a member of the selection committee for the AAAS Environmental Fellowship Program. The fellowship program provides a cadre of post-doctoral to mid-career scientists, who serve at the U.S. Environmental Protection...Why damaged DNA gets a case of the bends
... "All these features are significant in enzymatic recognition of the damaged site," Haranczyk said. "In our model, damage triggers a reorganization of the sugar-phosphate in the DNA's backbone such that the DNA becomes thinner. In damaged DNA, negatively charged phosphate groups migrate along the axis of the DN...Institute for OneWorld Health nominated for the 2004 World Technology Awards
...d Technology Awards are selected by their peers in recognition of innovative work that is deemed likely to have long-term significance. The 20 award categories range from biotechnology, space and energy to ethics, design and entertainment. Winners will be announced on Oct. 8 at the World Technology Awards gala...JCI table of contents, 16 August, 2004
.../press/21695.pdf ACCOMPANYING COMMENTARY: Immune recognition of self in immunity against cancer AUTHOR CONTACT: Alan N. Houghton Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave., New York, NY 10021, USA Phone: (212) 639-7595; Fax: (212) 794-4352; E-mail: a-houghton@ski.mskcc.org View the PDF of thi...X marks the spot: Vector insertion is viral specific
...rs speculate that there is a system of biochemical recognition between proteins bound on human chromosomes and vi..., which helps guide integration, and that specific recognition seems to differ from virus to virus. "There's a prospect of modulating or engineering that kind of s...LSU Vet School receives $9.9 million for infectious disease research
...this grant so important is that it brings national recognition to LSU and allows us to expand our research program in infectious disease as it relates to human health and comparative medicine," said Thomas Klei, associate dean for research and advanced studies at the School of Veterinary Medicine. "This is the l...UCSB professor and director receives two national awards
...ust for his role at NCEAS, Jim would have to merit recognition as one of the most influential living ecologists." Regarding mammalogy, the citation said, "A look at his c.v. will reveal that he has a long and distinguished research career, with nearly all of his work being in mammalogy of some kind. He has more...Ottawa's leadership in biomedical and health research has paid off
...y GC, CIHR and the CFI have attained international recognition and are participating in global projects and have been able to secure international funding." "Canadian scientists are world leaders in essentially all aspects of health research, from proteomics, stem cells and model organisms genetics to clinical r...