Washington University in St. Louis plays key role in sequencing moss genome
...complex plants," said Quatrano, an internationally renowned plant scientist. "Knowledge of this plant's genome will allow comparisons between genes to be made that will give us insights as to gene function. Also, the basal position of Physcomitrella patens in the land plant phylogeny will clearly lead to fu...Biologists deciphering complex lemur scent language
...the Duke University Primate Center — already renowned for the biological eccentricities of its exotic denizens http://www.duke.edu/web/primate/FlashFiles/dukeNew19.html . Preparations for battle begin when male combatants load their "weapons" — vigorously rubbing their tails against their shoulder...Colleagues to recognize research leadership in cancer detection, prevention and treatment
...arlotte Friend Memorial Lectureship. Named for the renowned virologist and discoverer of the Friend virus, this lecture provides recognition for an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancem...New paper in Science introduces revolutionary new paradigm for fishery management
...ctive," says Dr. Ellen Pikitch, an internationally renowned fisheries scientist and the Executive Director and Professor with the Pew Institute for Ocean Science at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Pikitch, the lead author on the paper also noted: "An ecosystem-b...Scientists discover key step in the development of nerve cells controlling autonomic functions
...and neurological diseases. Founded in 1934 by the renowned Dr. Wilder Penfield, the MNI is one of the world's largest institutes of its kind. MNI researchers are world leaders in cellular and molecular neuroscience, brain imaging, cognitive neuroscience and the study and treatment of epilepsy, multiple scler...EC boosts European electron microscopy research
...ology Lab, Heidelberg (EMBL), the organizer of the renowned series of high level "EMBO-courses". Training courses and workshops will be offered in various areas, including cryo electron microscopy, electron tomography, bio computing, and image processing. They will be instrumental in the dissemination of stat...Tulane opens doors to discovery
...rs to Discovery" program. Featuring 15 nationally renowned speakers in health policy and research, the progra... vice president for health sciences at Tulane; and renowned mental health researcher and professor Stan Watson. On the third day, attendees will discuss the glo...Margaret Foti to be honored for significant contributions to cancer care
...search; retired Army Gen. Norman Schwartzkopf; and renowned cancer physicians Kathleen Foley, John Durant and Harold Freeman....EMBL Director-General receives high German honour: the Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse
...ific achievements make him one of the world's most renowned experts in malaria research. Prof. Kafatos was instrumental in establishing the international consortium that determined the mosquito genome sequence in 2002. The consortium developed new approaches to elucidate the genetic basis of interaction betwe...Jorge Escalante-Semerena receives 2004 ASM Graduate Microbiology Teaching Award
... than 60 publications with his students, and he is renowned for helping students gain recognition for their work. In addition, he has worked closely with over 45 undergraduates on independent projects; many of these students have themselves gone on to graduate or professional programs. He is also a highly pro...Policy review in Science calls for Bush Administration to protect wild salmon
...n California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. World renowned ecologist Robert Paine, a coauthor of the report and Chairman of the panel, says, "Pacific salmon are under threat of being eliminated to make way for development. We should not open the legal door to maintaining salmon only in hatcheries. The scienc...Oregon Stem Cell Center result of OHSU research strides
...ng the importance of stem cells. His laboratory is renowned as an international leader in cell therapy for liver and pancreas diseases as an alternative to organ transplantation. Last year, Grompe published a study showing that bone marrow-derived stem cells from mice can combine with liver cells through cell...20 scientists selected as Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellows
...ubchenco. The program is named for Aldo Leopold, a renowned environmental scientist who communicated his scientific knowledge simply and eloquently. His writings, including his 1949 book, A Sand County Almanac, are credited with infusing the emerging conservation movement with good science and a stewardship ...Children's Memorial, TGen announce partnership
...lso pairs organizations run by two internationally renowned researchers in the area of cancer genomics. "This partnership will enable us to build a world-class genomics program that will profoundly impact human health and accelerate the rate of discovery into the molecular components of childhood diseases," s...Undisturbed Amazonian forests are changing, say scientists
...id team-leader Laurance. "Tropical rainforests are renowned for having lots of highly specialized species. If you change the tree communities then other species-especially the animals that feed on and pollinate the trees-will undoubtedly change as well." "This appears to be yet another signal of effects on na...Device detects, traps and deactivates airborne viruses and bacteria
...icentennial Environmental Initiative wherein world renowned researchers reported the latest findings in the aerosol engineering field. The colloquium, was part of a series of environmental dialogues held in honor of Washington University's 150th anniversary. ...U.S. commission makes dramatic recommendations for ocean health
...systems will sustain long-term exploitation," said renowned marine scientist, Jane Lubchenco of Oregon State University. The presentation today at the 2004 AAAS (Triple-A-S) Annual Meeting will stress the need for new ocean regulations by Ecosystem-Based Management. Andrew Rosenberg from the University of New...Scientists making advances in cancer prevention, detection and treatment to receive awards
... Charlotte Friend Memorial Lecture. Named for the renowned virologist and discoverer of the Friend virus, Dr. Charlotte Friend, this lecture provides recognition for an outstanding scientist who has made meritorious contributions to the field of cancer research and who has, through leadership or by example, ......ilities. Malik Mufti , political scientist and renowned expert on the Middle East. Why this situation will be the defining foreign policy Issue of the Century. George Saperstein , expert in cross-border livestock disease and sustainable agriculture at New Englands only veterinary school.Most people do......derson of the University of Southern California, a renowned gene therapy pioneer, visited SiBiono earlier this year and also met the head of the Chinese drug approval agency. "The Chinese did evaluate this in considerable detail, so this was not a trivial approval," he says. "This was a serious in-depth anal...