Biologists deciphering complex lemur scent language
...an animal, asserting who they are and their social attachments and dominance status," she said. To complicate their studies, the researchers have found that the composition of a lemur scent also appears not to be static. "We found seasonal changes in the composition and complexity of an odor," said Drea. "So, i...UVa researchers describe method of protecting chromosomes during cell division
...ered a mechanism that could correct these improper attachments proteins that release improper microtubule attachments. A protein called Aurora B loads a substance called MCAK (mitotic centromere-associated kinesin) onto the chromosome in an inactive state. When a microtubule from the wrong side of the cell bind...Reward mechanism involved in addiction likely regulates pair bonds between monogamous animals
...oxytocin play key roles in the formation of social attachments between animals. Increasing the amount of vasopressin receptors in the brain using gene transfer techniques can increase pair-bonding behavior in monogamous male prairie voles. ......rlin resides in adherens junctions the mechanical attachments that connect adjacent cells. In addition to providing support and rigidity to tissues, adherens junctions are also necessary for contact-mediated growth inhibition, the property of cells to cease proliferating once they occupy the space allotted to t...Neglect during infancy can affect children for years, scientists report
...to intellectual development, language, and forming attachments with certain adults improved significantly once they have left institutions for foster care. Brain activity also rebounded from abnormally low levels once the children entered foster care, Nelson found. Thus, many of the effects of neglect seem to b...Lutein supplements may improve vision
...eytested their vision on eye charts sent as e-mail attachments and on wall charts they were instructed tocreate, and returned data via weekly e-mails to the study coordinators. Besides the increase in visual acuity and visual field size among most patients, the researchersnoticed that blue-eyed participants had ...Digital plant doctor diagnoses plant problems
...loaded them onto his computer, ande-mailed them as attachments to specialists in the herbarium at UF's FloridaMuseum of Natural History. When, only 40 minutes later, he got a positive identification back frombotanist Kent Perkins, Halsey knew he was onto something. "Ordinarily, it takes at least two days to get ...Mechanism For Fungal Adherence Found, Possible Key To Disease
...he gene wasreplaced, stable attachments were again formed. This proved that Sundstrom's newly discovered gene was a key in thefungus" ability to adhere to mammalian cells. "That gave us the evidence that these very tight...New Forest Owners Prefer Enjoying Their Land Over Working It
...on," he said. "They do not seem to havesentimental attachments to their land and are not as knowledgeable aboutland management." Jacobson, who also is an extension forester, said the state and theUniversity of Florida must shift their educational and extension programsto target these new landowners. "Now we hav...Perkin-Elmer To Introduce New Instrument Based On Breakthrough DNA Analysis Technology
... Certain statements in this press release and its attachments are forward-looking.These may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases suchas "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend,""should," "planned," "estimated," "potential,"and "will" among others. These forward-looking statements areb...