Don't be fooled about your oral health: AAP uncovers common misconceptions
...regarding oral hygiene, the AAP has identified and addressed below the most common misconceptions about oral health. Common Misconceptions About Oral Health The primary reason for brushing is to remove food debris. Daily brushing and flossing will also keep the formation of plaque to a minimum. If not r...UCLA to host free symposium April 5 on extinctions in Earths history
...the Study of Evolution and the Origin of Life have addressed such topics as evolution in the computer age, the endangered Earth, the origin and evolution of humans, the origin and evolution of intelligence, major events in the history of life, the origin and evolution of the universe, and human population and ......f course, there are major concerns that need to be addressed if transposons are ever to become tools for gene therapy. "But if you look at the general principles, it's a wonderful system," says Richard Mulligan of Harvard Medical School. "Time will tell."...Chimpanzee virus may be key to better vaccines, study shows
...for example, which originated in chimpanzees - are addressed by the laboratory procedures by which the vaccine is generated. Using techniques developed under the guidance of collaborator James M. Wilson, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Institute for Human Gene Therapy of the University of Pennsylvania, the vaccin...Transplanted stem cells restore function in stroke
... Another important question that still needs to be addressed for this research is whether bone marrow stem cells maintain a stable neural phenotype over prolonged periods after transplantation." Verfaillie and her colleagues announced late last year that these cells, called multipotent adult progenitor cells ...Tips from the Journals of the American Society for Microbiology: February 2002
...nder more suitable technological conditions and/or addressed to the production of special sourdough-type breads with low contents of gliadin toxic peptides. (R. Di Cagno, M. De Angelis, P. Lavermicocca, M. De Vincenzi, C. Giovannini, M. Faccia and M. Gobbetti. 2002. Proteolysis by sourdough lactic acid bacte...Meeting ecological and societal needs for freshwater
...ds of society and of freshwater ecosystems must be addressed collectively. Politically, this requires broad coalitions of water users working together toward a mutually acceptable future, said Matson....Researchers find gene involved in pain relief
... public health crisis that is only beginning to be addressed by researchers," Salter says. "Evidence of the severity of this crisis can be found in the fact that the U.S. government has declared 2001-2010 the Decade of Pain Research and Management. This declaration highlights a growing awareness of the vast p...Control of fat cell development demonstrated using Sangamo BioSciences' ZFP technology
...s in adipocytes. Ren and coworkers have elegantly addressed this question." Dr. Delin Ren of Pfizer Global Research and Development is lead author of the paper. Dr. Lazar also stated in the commentary, "PPAR gamma, a member of the large family of nuclear hormone receptors, has received enormous attention as i...Scientists use gene therapy to correct sickle cell disease in mice
...n to vector safety, another scientific issue to be addressed before human application is the toxicity of the regimen used to partially destroy the bone marrow of the transplant recipient before he or she receives the genetically corrected bone marrow. "A number of research studies are underway to develop less...UC Irvine Advanced Power and Energy Program awarded $3 million grant by California Energy Commission
...f Engineering and APEP director. "The four studies addressed under this award are focused on key issues associated with this new paradigm." The grant was funded through the commission's Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) program, which supports research to help reduce California's reliance on the power gri...New resources to assist with gene transfer clinical studies
...s, using several viral and non-viral vectors, have addressed such diseases as cystic fibrosis, severe combined immune deficiencies, hemophilia, cancer, heart disease, and AIDS. "While the potential for gene transfer is great, the technical requirements and the expense of vector development, production, and saf...Highly specific biological agents attack mechanisms of treatment resistance
... 17-AAG appears to act on pathways in cancer not addressed by approved agents currently in use, noted David B. Solit, M.D., clinical assistant attending physician in the Department of Medicine, Genitourinary Oncology Section, at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Groups of 10-12 mice re......vironments on human health and performance will be addressed at a national symposium to be held on Oct. 30 and 31 at Syracuse University. The first-of its-kind event will bring together experts who study indoor environments, urban ecosystems and human and health performance. One of the most critical challenge...U.S. and EC officials sign agreement to foster scientific collaboration
...ressingcritical global issues. Patermann also addressed the advisory committee on thepriorities and activities of the EC in environmental research andeducation through its support of Europe-wide, multinationalresearch consortia....Two UT Southwestern scientists elected to National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine
... to bring a unique perspective to the issues being addressed by the IOM."...Nitrogen: Too much of a good thing?
...ogen emissions from fossil fuel combustion will be addressed when over 350 international scientists and policy makers convene at the Second International Nitrogen Conference, Optimizing Nitrogen Management in Food and Energy Production and Environmental Protection. Held in Potomac, Maryland, from October 14-1...Study using human fetal tissue transplants suggests potential for spinal cord repair
...till uncertain, say the authors. A secondary goal, addressed in the paper by Thompson and others, is to establish a more comprehensive diagnostic protocol, ranging from neurophysiological tests that monitor subclinical function to standardized questionnaires that measure patients' quality of life. "We didn't ...American Society of Plant Biologists is new name for former American Society of Plant Physiologists
...ty. For others, the Society and its journals have addressed their needs for interdisciplinary study of plant science. "Throughout the Society, from our journals and other publications to our annual meeting and public affairs program, we have been taking an inclusive approach to advance plant science," Cosgr...American Chemical Society meeting features cutting-edge research August 26-30 in Chicago
... and make suggestions for the future. Topics to be addressed include fossil fuels, nuclear power, hydrogen and recent advances in fuel cells. ( CHED 31-38; FUEL 18-21; Sunday, August 26, 1 p.m.) Polymer may improve oral insulin delivery for diabetics A new polymer with a gel-like consistency could off...