Human evolution at the crossroads: Integrating genetics and paleontology
...ogether and talk across our differences." The true advancement in the understanding of human evolution will come primarily from two sources, Hlusko said: recovery of new fossils (fieldwork); and the integration between genetics, development and paleontology. Speakers in the symposium who discussed their current ...Anti-interferon beta antibodies in MS care: A consensus
...asis and MS. "Biologic therapies are a significant advancement in the treatment of chronic, relapsing diseases, but in recent years, we have observed an unexpected consequence of attacking the immune system," said Frederick Munschauer, M.D., Chair, Department of Neurology, SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and ...Scientists making advances in cancer prevention, detection and treatment to receive awards
...s, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of women in science. Dr. de Lange is being honored for her body of scientific work elucidating the role of the telomere in chromosome structure, cellular growth and cancer. Her lecture, "Protection and Maintenance of Human Telomeres," will be prese...Science's breakthrough of the year: Illumination of the dark, expanding universe
...or their profound implications for society and the advancement of science. The Top Ten list appears in the journal's 19 December issue. This year, information from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) satellite and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) telescopes confirmed some of cosmologists'...Novel approaches to current cellular therapies continue progress toward disease prevention
...diseases. One field that has seen a great deal of advancement over the past decade is cellular therapy. Through the use of stem cells, bone marrow transplants, and therapeutic cloning, researchers explore ways to replace diseased or dysfunctional cells with healthy, functioning ones. Although advances in cell...Novel therapies show promise against myeloid leukemia
... of a complete or major response (McyR== 35% Ph+), advancement to accelerated phase or blast crisis, or death during treatment. The three phases of CML are the chronic phase, the accelerated phase, and the blast crisis phase. As patients move through these phases, the prognosis worsens and patients experience ...Complement inhibitor decreases heart attacks and death in men following cardiac surgery
...raged by these results, which strongly support the advancement of TP10 into late-stage clinical development," said Una Ryan, Ph.D., AVANT President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our plans are to initiate a Phase IIb study in women around year end, to augment the safety data and further clarify the effect that TP...NIH establishes Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network
...about rare diseases may offer leads for scientific advancement in other rare diseases and in more common diseases." This network supports the re-engineering of the clinical research enterprise component presented recently in the "Roadmap for Medical Research" by Dr. Zerhouni. Each research center consists of a c...Digital Biology Week: Building a national infrastructure for biomedical computing
...' as exemplified by individual scientists, for the advancement of all science," Jakobsson said. NIGMS is one of the 27 components of the National Institutes of Health, the premier federal agency for biomedical research. Its mission is to support basic biomedical research that lays the foundation for advances in...Don't drink the water: Texas A&M researcher conducting study of polluted Mexican lake
...r, it is heavily polluted and shows signs of quick advancement to a state of 'eutrophication,' which means pollution caused by excessive plant nutrients.There are several forms of algae in the lake that are actually toxic, so much so that swimming in the lake is highly discouraged. "It's an important lake becaus...UCLA receives NSF award for plasma research
...umerical simulation are now essential tools in the advancement of scientific knowledge and engineering practice. As a result, parallel computer clusters are now the major instruments used by computational scientists, just as telescopes and particle accelerators are the major instruments used by astronomers and p...Nominations sought for AACR scientific awards and lectureships
...ibutions to cancer research and for furthering the advancement of women in science through leadership or by example. Since 1961, when the first scientific award was presented, the AACR has honored 162 scientists and physicians, who, collectively, have made significant contributions to our understanding, diagnosi...Most cited researchers in the world at UC Riverside
...es that have made fundamental contributions to the advancement of science and technology in the recent decade. Researchers are listed in 21 broad subject categories including: life sciences, medicine, physical sciences, engineering and social sciences. These researchers are the most highly cited in each categor...UK research, accessible for free, for everyone
...ical research openly available will aid the global advancement of science and healthcare. Publishing in freely accessible online journals will also make the UK higher education system more cost-effective, by reducing the amount of money spent on journal subscriptions. The landmark deal announced today by The Joi...Genetic engineering accelerates the impact of biotechnology on chemical production
...ltural materials could represent another promising advancement due to cost reductions. Large-scale commercial production of polymers made from lactic acid obtained by fermenting sugars from renewable sources could mean that other acids derived by the same process will become important building blocks for the che...A tiny pump promises big time performance
...ellor Robert L. King for their contribution to the advancement of humanity through groundbreaking research. Zhong was recognized with a First Patent Award for his device. (See related story.) An assistant professor of chemistry at Binghamton since 1998, Zhong refers to the invention as a "pumpless pump" because...University Health Network researchers discover new class of human stem cells
...al scientific journal Nature Medicine, are a major advancement in human stem cell research with possible significant clinical implications for designing more effective cancer therapies. This is an exciting discovery because for the first time we have found human stem cells that rapidly rebuild a blood system, sa...Columbia investigators win 2003 Gairdner International Award for research
...nition of their contributions that have led to the advancement of health care. The 44th annual award honors achievements in neuroscience and immunology. "We congratulate Drs. Axel and Hendrickson on receiving this wonderful award that recognizes their remarkable achievements," says Dr. Gerald Fischbach, execut...Principal investigators invited to apply for AACR Breast Cancer Research program
...ortunities for specialized scientific training and advancement for physicians and scientists are limited, including those in Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. Each Avon Foundation-AACR Scholar will be awarded $50,000 in salary per year, in addition to $25,000 for direct research support, two $1,000 trave...Cancer scientists to be honored by AACR during the organizations annual meeting in Toronto
...s, through leadership or by example, furthered the advancement of women in science. Dr. Rowley's lecture, "Chromosome Translocations: Keys to Success," will take place on Saturday, April 5, 6:30 7:45 p.m. in Auditorium/Theatre. Editors Note: Research summaries are attached....