BioMed Central explodes Open Access myths
...y, which brings together links to all the publicly accessible evidence that has been submitted to the Select Committee, together with the uncorrected transcripts of the oral evidence sessions. This web page will be continually updated as the inquiry proceeds, providing a central resource for information relatin...2004 Wistar Institute Science Journalism Award winners announced
...elligent, perceptive journalism written in broadly accessible language plays a primary role in communicating progress in biomedicine to the public, which both supports and is the beneficiary of basic biomedical research. For these reasons, journalistic excellence in this area is of the highest importance and de...A blueprint for US national ocean policy for the 21st Century
... Strengthening science and generating high-quality accessible information to inform decision makers. Enhancing ocean education to instill future leaders and informed citizens with a stewardship ethic. According to the report, a new national ocean policy framework must be established to improve federal leadersh...Chromatin remodeling may open up DNA to RNA-mediated silencing
...n remodeling is required to render nucleosomal DNA accessible to RNA signals and/or DNA methyltransferases. DRD1 is the first chromatin remodeling factor implicated in an RNA-guided epigenetic modification of the genome. ...Nerac to expand patent collection with 17 more resources
...ntinue our mission to gather this data and make it accessible for clients as quickly as it becomes available to us," said Kevin Bouley, Nerac President. The new 17 resources will be added to Nerac's current IP collection: US Patent Gazette 1836-Present US Patent Applications 2001-Present Europea...Leroy Hood to receive 2004 Biotechnology Heritage Award
...aintained a life-long commitment to making science accessible and understandable to the general public, especially to children. About the Biotechnology Heritage Award The Biotechnology Heritage Award is presented yearly at a special ceremony during the BIO Annual International Convention to honor individuals...Kangaroo hops in line for genome sequencing
...posited into free public databases that are easily accessible to researchers worldwide. In addition to its scientific challenges, the kangaroo genome project holds a special personal appeal for Richard Gibbs, Ph.D., director of the Baylor sequencing center. Dr. Gibbs grew up in southern Australia, graduated fr......tant to make the science underlying climate change accessible to policymakers in parts of the world, like the United States, where much of the source of the problem lies." These and other perspectives on global warming emerged today during a free, public conference, "Qs and AAAs About Global Climate Change," or...Design competition for new Antarctic Research Station
...lenges of building on a floating ice shelf that is accessible only during the Antarctic summer by ship, requires innovation and creativity in design, engineering and technology. BAS hopes this international design competition, will attract the best ideas from architects and engineers worldwide. Director of BA...Croatian skeletons reveal changing status of cancer in Europe across the centuries
...ness in the population, better sanitation and more accessible healthcare. However, increased longevity is accompanied by an increased incidence of cancer. The factors most clearly correlated with the development of cancer in the European Union are smoking (estimated to cause 30% of all cancer deaths) and obesit...Spanish scientists develop powerful tool for exploration and integration of biological information
...icles, iHOP makes the information stored in PubMed accessible as one navigable resource. Technology The technology behind iHOP is a combination of state-of-the-art components and novel in-house developments. Key features are the organisation of textual and genomic information in a relational database and the...Access to DNA secrets yields better understanding of genes, possible tool for disease diagnosis
...ly compacted, like a closed accordion, it's not as accessible to transcription proteins, and cannot make RNA, sa...researchers to study genes that previously weren't accessible because there was not enough RNA to make a measurement of their activity. "We can get information on...Study suggests first molecular target to halt spread of HPV
...surface of RNA are evaluated to see which are most accessible for binding. They identified sites on the E6 and E7 RNAs for HPV 11, which can cause genital warts, and HPV 16, a high-risk HPV associated with cervical dysplasia and cancer. Although known to be difficult targets, Clawson's library selection process......ensic Science " well written and informative also accessible and recommended " Bioseparation " ideal for students of forensic science " Forensic Science Society Coverage includes details of how crime scene and forensic examinations are conducted in the United Kingdom, the principles of crime scene investigati...New textbook introduces students to the foundations, applications of nanotechnology
...ook, like the field itself, and we wanted it to be accessible to students in chemistry, physics, biology, and an...cted for educational value and written in a manner accessible to both science and engineering disciplines. "We avoid jargon and overly-technical terms," Heflin sa...DNA variations surprise researchers
... identified LCVs has been collated into a publicly accessible database called the Genome Variation Database (http://projects.tcag.ca/variation) that will be a valuable resource for clinical genetic studies. Other members of the research team include co-lead authors Dr. Lars Feuk, a Sick Kids postdoctoral fellow...Afghan sees opportunity in nation's recovery from war
...nt of energy sources that are secure, sustainable, accessible and economically viable. The Congress runs Aug. 29 - Sept. 3, 2004 in downtown Denver. Afghanistan must find reliable sources of energy to help reconstruction of the war-torn country and to further development, Dr. Azizi says. He and his government a...APS awards more than $140,000 to minority students of physiology
...is program has aimed to make careers in physiology accessible to minority students since the 60's and has been widely successful in that goal," said Dr. Martin Frank, executive director of the APS. "Former Porter fellows include a director of a NIH Institute, leaders within the National Science Foundation, and...Genuine stem cells found in skin might treat hair loss, wounds
...dult stem cells come to light, they said, the more accessible stem cells in skin might ultimately prove useful in the future for generating tissues lost in certain other types of diseases, such as some forms of blindness, or possibly even diabetes or Parkinson's. "With debate about the cells' mutipotency withi......nd the plague, are publicly available in databases accessible by the Internet. Should the U.S. government restrict access to this data, given concerns that bioterrorists could potentially use it to engineer the deadly pathogens? Or is such access crucial to the work of researchers trying to find new defenses ag...