Researchers aim to control treatment-resistant head lice
...stance was found to be 75-80 percent. His group is aware of resistance in Boston and western Massachusetts although they have not yet measured the level of resistance, he added. Clark and Yoon are the first researchers to develop an artificial feeding system that allows them to raise their own mutant lice ...Early evaluation critical for kidney disease patients' survival
...diabetes, so both patients and physicians are more aware of the consequences and opportunities to intervene...diabetes, so both patients and physicians are more aware of the consequences and opportunities to intervene. These patients should be under the care of a do...Washington University's Sarah C. R. Elgin is one of 20 'million dollar professors'
...th," Elgin explained. "If we want to make students aware of DNA and their own unique genome, middle school is the right place to start. I want to help teachers lay a useful foundation for every child."...Recreational use of the drug 'Ecstasy' causes new kind of brain damage
...ug is safe," said Ricaurte. "But people should be aware that the use of Ecstasy in doses similar to those used in recreational settings can damage brain cells, and this damage can have serious effects." Ricaurte added that the patterns of Ecstasy use have changed since the 1980s when the drug was taken p...JCI table of contents: October 1, 2002
...al model of choice. And while most researchers are aware that mice are not just furry little humans that wa...tify themselves as mouse geneticists, only one was aware that mice (and in fact all rodents) lack a very fundamental behavior: they do not vomit. While that...Not all mammals vomit -- or how to study emesis in mice
...al model of choice. And while most researchers are aware that mice are not just furry little humans that wa...tify themselves as mouse geneticists, only one was aware that mice (and in fact all rodents) lack a very fundamental behavior: they do not vomit. While that...Texas A&M agriculturists set framework to safeguard food supply
... in their jurisdictions so that they would be more aware of what to watch for and therefore more likely to prevent an act of terrorism from taking place." Guido said the model identifies production processes for the various agricultural industries and uses existing quality assurance and risk analyses to id...New nanoparticle coating mimics dolphin skin
...ooley, an organic polymer chemist by trade, became aware of the problem, through the Office of Naval Research (ONR) which for years supported research into fluoropolymers (for instance, Teflon and other non-stick polymers) and other minimally adhesive surfaces. Wooley formulated the idea of mixing two norm...The brain uses the same neural networks to engage in conscious and unconscious learning
...e "explicit-overt" condition because subjects were aware of the repeating sequence appearing in red. Prior... when it appeared covertly in black. Subjects were aware of the sequence in the explicit-overt condition. Throughout scanning, they performed it faster than ...Polluted beach closures influenced by full moons and sunlight, surfer-engineer discovers
... thing you can do to make beaches cleaner is to be aware of what's going on in your community and tell the officials in your county that you are concerned about beach water quality. Also, don't put things down the storm drain that you wouldn't want to swim in.'' Although ocean water at Santa Cruz is much c...From the bone of a horse, a new idea for aircraft structures
... Florida researchers are the only researchers he's aware of who are examining the problem using a biomimetic approach. Basic versions of so-called "functionally graded materials" already are used in airplanes and spacecraft, for example, in wing flaps made from material arranged in a honeycomb pattern over...Virginia's champion trees make history
...ad. The survey also showed many landowners are not aware that they have a champion tree on their property. Directions to trees are so poor that 25 percent simply could not be found. Big trees are a community treasure. "For example," explained Kirwan, "the new champion redwood nominated by Joe Foreman of No...Evidence for orangutan culture
...cording to van Schaik, the researchers are acutely aware that such differences might be nothing more than the animals' adaptation to varying habitats, without social transmission. "However, we saw that habitat did not have a significant impact on similarity of these behaviors," said van Schaik. "And our c...New role for tamoxifen as fertility drug for breast cancer patients?
...dded. He urged all breast cancer physicians to be aware of the effect of chemotherapy on women of reproductive age and to refer them to an appropriate assisted reproduction centre as soon as a diagnosis was made so that options for preserving fertility could be discussed....Medical devices safe, but could be safer with better regulation
...al institutions, including Johns Hopkins, were not aware that the bronchoscopes had been recalled. A faster and more effective recall of the devices may have shortened the duration of the outbreak at Johns Hopkins and decreased the number of patients at risk, according to Srinivasan. Currently, the U.S. ...Drinking water can help your diet
...he hot temperatures of summer, but not as many are aware that the body also needs water to stay warm," she said. "The best way to illustrate this is to think of your car. The radiator needs fluid regardless of the weather." Vitolins said some people need to speak with their physician prior to increasing ...Fasting forestalls Huntington's disease in mice
...ognize other family members. Many, however, remain aware of their environment and are able to express emotions. Until recently, scientists understood very little about HD and could only watch as the disease continued to pass from generation to generation. Since the 1930s, investigators have consistently f...Michigan researcher helps resolve the conflict between exotic birds and eco-tourists
... for local children and adults so that everyone is aware of the biology of the birds, their importance to the community and how to behave so as not to disturb them. "The tourists really appreciate the new amenities," Bouton says. "Now there's a little shop to buy cool drinks, an orientation talk that tells...Teen girls with common hormonal disorder more concerned about fertility than peers
...realize that teenage girls with PCOS are very much aware of the potential side effects, including infertility," said Trent. "Counseling from a health provider that addresses their concerns about their future health, may be critical in improving the quality of life for these girls." In addition to infertili...A global 'catastrophe' -- coal fires threaten environment, human health
...ttle clip in the newspaper, but most people aren't aware of the extent of the problems involved in these fires." The coal fire problem is most severe in countries such as China, India, and Indonesia, although smaller fires are still burning in the United States, for example in Colorado and Pennsylvania. Ac...