New prostate cancer gene identified
... as well." "These findings represent a significant advancement in prostate cancer research, as the number of current treatment options for advanced prostate cancer remains limited," said Dr. John Carpten, Senior Investigator at TGen, Director of its Genetic Basis of Human Disease Division, and Head of the TGen P...Revealing bizarre deep-sea secrets
...te the oceans for the purpose of discovery and the advancement of knowledge. NOAA is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Deep Scope will take place aboard Harbor Branch's Seward Johnson II researchvessel and the Johnson-Sea-Link I submersible, which is capable of diving to3,000 feet. Besides Harbor Br...Colleagues to recognize research leadership in cancer detection, prevention and treatment
...s, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of women in science. Since 1961, when the first scientific award was presented, the AACR has honored 172 scientists and physicians, who collectively have made significant contributions to the understanding, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of c...New paper in Science introduces revolutionary new paradigm for fishery management
...ure long-lasting sustainability. This significant advancement would overturn the paradigm of maximizing the catch of individual species that has prevailed for more than half a century. National legislation to promote the use of ecosystem-based fishery management is expected by September in the U.S. Senate and H...Acamprosate: potential medication for treating alcoholism
...r instance." Anton added that a "new era of advancement in the treatment of alcoholism" is imminent. "There are a number of emerging possibilities," he said, "ranging from acamprosate, naltrexone and disulfiram to anticonvulsants and novel compounds working on heretofore untested neurochemical systems. ...NIH awards grant for cancer research to the University of Wisconsin
...lem of cancer. The objective of the program is the advancement of cancer research to ultimately reduce cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality. The grant is awarded under NCRR's Research Facilities Improvement Program, which provides funding to public and nonprofit private institutions to expand, remodel, and...ESA and EADS-CASA sign contract to build instrument for the SMOS mission
...rogrammes, stated that, "SMOS will provide a major advancement in our ability to model and understand the global hydrological cycle." The moisture in soil and the salt in the oceans are intrinsically linked to the Earth's water cycle and climate. Currently, in-situ measurements for soil moisture are sparse, b...Lupus Research Institute awards $3 million in novel research grants to further new science in lupus
...ears. The Lupus Research Institute is leading the advancement of new science to prevent, treat and cure lupus. More information about the Lupus Research Institute is available at www.lupusresearchinstitute.org ....Professor and student among tops in technology at UH
...ociation for Women in Computing marked 25 years of advancement and leadership for women in technical disciplines with a recent gala that honored, among others, two shining stars from the University of Houston. Susan H. Hardin, an associate professor of biology and biochemistry, received one of the "Top H...Study of ProCord for neurologically complete spinal cord injury
...l, cutting-edge research collaboration towards the advancement of spinal cord injury research, as part of the program of the Rally for the Cure Symposium, organized by The Spinal Cord Injury Project, W. M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey ( www.rallyforthecu...Marian Johnson-Thompson wins 2004 Alice C. Evans Award
... Alice C. Evans Award for her contributions to the advancement and full participation of women in microbiology. E...ated a longstanding and vigorous commitment to the advancement of women in science. At the University of the District of Columbia, where she was a valued member of...Plant biologists Delmer, Quail, Bennetzen elected to National Academy of Sciences
...nce and policy advisor for research related to the advancement of agriculture in developing countries. Delmer was formerly Professor and Chair, Section of Plant Biology, University of California, Davis from 1997 to 2001. She was awarded a Ph.D. in Cellular Biology in 1968 from the University of California, San ...Pioneering discoveries, pursuing new knowledge, fostering partnerships
...for research at UH. "UH plays a large role in the advancement of science, education and culture. Our faculty and students are very active in applying new knowledge that will benefit our economy, environment, educational programs, health and culture. This special day is set aside for us to give the community a...Principal investigators named for international scholars in breast cancer research program
...ortunities for specialized scientific training and advancement for physicians and scientists are limited, with sp...ld where opportunities for scientific training and advancement are limited. Each host institution will receive an annual grant to support a salary for the Scholar;...Media invited to attend International Society For Heart & Lung Transplantation meeting April 21-24
...00 members from 45-plus countries dedicated to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung diseases. For more information, visit www.ishlt.org ....Heart and lung transplantation clinical trial results to be announced at ISHLT meeting
... is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart an...all ISHLT members share a common dedication to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung disease. For more information, visit www.i...JCI table of contents, 15 March 2004
...ptoms, indicating this receptor may play a role in advancement of the disease. Completely unexpected results, however, resulted in two different mouse models for RA that had the CCR2 gene deleted: in both cases, instead of an amelioration of RA, the mice had far worse RA symptoms, indicating that instead of inc...Top US scientist honored with prestigious award
...nership, with a promise to continue to support the advancement of women in science. "L'ORAL's commitment alongside UNESCO in the For Women In Science partnership is a concrete expression of our firm conviction that science is the source of all progress and that the contribution of women is vital to its future," ...Desert science center aims to bridge rift between Jordan and Israel
...ence is also essential for more equitable economic advancement of the region. As Israelis and Jordanians study and work together with scholars from around the world, the benefits of peace will become too obvious to ignore.''......formation about living systems, it will be a major advancement over GenBank, the database operated by the National Institutes of Health in the United States. GenBank, which stores genetic sequences, is part of the International Nucleotide Sequence Database Collaboration, which also includes the DNA DataBank of J...