Safety of isoflavones in dietary supplements targeted by Illinois initiative
... and Wake Forest and Purdue universities will have supporting roles. Helferich will continue a focus on breast cancer. He recently found that isoflavones can block the effectiveness of tamoxifen in reducing estrogen-induced tumor growth. His lab will focus on low-level chronic exposure to soy isoflavon...Award winning researchers reveal potential new role for Glivec
...Amadeo Barletta (FNAB)[3], a foundation devoted to supporting worldwide translational research aimed at individu...: "These results fit perfectly the FNAB objectives supporting research using tissue sample biopsy for molecular analysis to select more accurately patients who co...Researchers identify protein promoting vascular tumor growth
...lopment of these tumors. MCP-1's essential role in supporting proliferation of HEs indicates that accessory cells, such as macrophages, play a significant role in facilitating the growth of these tumors," Gordillo said. "Antibody-based therapy that blocks MCP-1 may be effective in substantially limiting the inc...USAID, Conservation International & Starbucks launch Conservation Coffee Alliance in Central America
...and private sectors, we are breaking new ground in supporting small-scale coffee farmers and raising the scale of biodiversity conservation in Mexico and Central America," said Glenn Prickett, senior vice president, Conservation International. "The Alliance will demonstrate practical, cost-effective methods to ...DNA barcode finds four new bird species
...ector for the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, which is supporting the consortium. An important aspect of the database is that each barcode is linked to an actual museum specimen. "Linking sequences to physical specimens makes the results believable, repeatable and open to revision," says Stoeckle. ...Marijuana use could cause tubal pregnancies
...udy, has received two Lalor Foundation fellowships supporting research in reproductive biology. Subsequent experiments supported a new concept: the CB1 receptor modulates the release of noradrenaline, which in turn stimulates waves of muscle contraction and relaxation in the oviduct, nudging the embryo toward t...ConocoPhillips & Conservation International launch 'Biodiversity Action Plan' in Venezuela
...ion by implementing best operational practices and supporting improved resource management; Development of improved practices that conserve key commercially important and/or threatened species and promote sustainable development adopted by artisanal and industrial fisheries; Information on biodiversity,...Charting the future in prostate cancer care: A call to action
...ate Cancer Foundation has played a pivotal role in supporting and funding R&D breakthroughs to defeat this disease. The timing is becoming ever more critical. As the baby boomer men reach the target age for prostate cancer, beginning at age 50, this disease will become the cancer with the greatest increase in ...IBD (Crohn's/ulcerative colitis) conference adds 18 speakers; APS meeting starts Thursday
...y wants to thank the other conference sponsors for supporting APS in mounting the timely and comprehensive conference on IBD. Generous support came from Centocor Inc., Hoffman-La Roche Inc., the National Institutes of Health-NIDDK, and CCFA. CCFA also provided much-appreciated background information and statist...NHGRI launches Centers for Excellence in Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research
...ngton, Seattle. "The NHGRI's pioneering program supporting research in the ethical, legal and social implications of genomic knowledge provides the basis for this exciting new initiative," said NHGRI Director Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. "We will now build upon this foundation by establishing interdiscipl...Advances in tumor angiogenesis Dendritic cells co-opted to the dark side
...linically important questions as to the effects of supporting the bone marrow with growth factors during chemotherapy. Dendritic cells have surface molecules called CCR6, which are receptors for beta defensins and other molecules with chemoattracting properties. The team discovered that beta-defensins produced ...Columbia, Stony Brook, Guidant to develop biological pacemaker based on gene & cell therapies
...er, Guidant Corporation. "Guidant has a history of supporting innovative research that brings new therapy options to physicians and their patients. We look forward to deliberately moving the idea of a biological pacemaker from proof-of-concept to first human application." Collaborative research at the two univ...The insect police: Why social insects punish cheating comrades
.... The apparently altruistic behavior of workers in supporting their queen is generally explained by 'kin selection', whereby the worker obtains more 'reproductive payoffs' indirectly by producing the queen's offspring than by having their own. Kin selection revolves around relatedness because relatedness determ...Nevada researcher re-ignites mammal reproduction debate
...et can result in higher levels of glucose, thereby supporting the hypothesis that glucose may be contributing to the sex of the mammal's offspring," Cameron said. This finding is key to the Trivers-Willard debate, and if supported in future studies, Cameron's theory could have dramatic influence on wildlife c...8 environmental stewards win $900,000 in biodiversity awards
...ccess of conservation initiatives must be built on supporting these communities so that they can reformulate the cultural links with the environment with respect to the current and future aspirations and way of life."...From science fiction to reality: Nanomedicine brings fresh hope to the medical world
...re increasing. Although there is sporadic evidence supporting these possible hazards, it is essential for the na... risks associated with nanotechnology. Proactively supporting experts in risk communication can help avert a situation in which the public might actually reject t...'Crack babies' do better when placed with non-family caregivers
...ther through direct intervention with children, by supporting women in their recovery from substance abuse, and/or in helping mothers improve their parenting skills. Finally, our study suggests that "kin" caregivers of cocaine-exposed infants and toddlers may also need support and help with parenting....Research to Prevent Blindness awards $4.8 million
... the world's leading voluntary health organization supporting eye research, announced 44 new grants totaling $4,802,450 for investigations into the causes, treatment and prevention of all blinding diseases. In the past 18 months, RPB has committed more than $12.9 million to eye research. Across the nation, RP...Make a splash for public health this summer
...ys Golodner. We all share in the responsibility of supporting good public health habits. The Healthy Pools partnership encourages swimmers to follow the CDC's guidelines for staying healthy and active this summer: Don't swallow pool water Practice good hygiene Stay out of the pool if you have diarrhea....Donaghue Women's Health Investigator Program awards grants to three at Yale
... The program continues to provide grants at Yale, supporting over 40 innovative research projects in diverse areas of biological and behavioral research. These studies examine the most pressing health concerns for women today, and explore sex differences in health and disease. From the program's seed grant...