Genetics, stress and environmental cues influence relapse drinking
...ohol drinking. Fourth, individuals with a genetic background of susceptibility to high alcohol drinking are more likely to relapse." Workshop data were gathered from several different studies of alcohol relapse using rodent models. One study introduced prolonged alcohol consumption, followed by repeated perio...Superbug dynasties conquer the globe
...eus lineages may be hidden in their unique genetic background and may ultimately lead to new strategies to help fight these dangerous microbes," says Alexander Tomasz, Ph.D., head of the Laboratory of Microbiology at The Rockefeller University and second author of the paper. Scientists at the Laboratory of Micr...New test offers hope of easy and affordable screening for hereditary breast cancer genes
...l is unstable in cancer), and so there is always a background level of LOH found in sporadic (i.e. non-hereditar... group we obtained blood from nine people, a lower background LOH level was present and no mutations were found, as one would expect. This study has shown that wh...Researchers identify immune response to tuberculosis infection
...explains Letvin. They then quietly hang out in the background until another infection develops, and then these memory cells respond very quickly and forcefully [to ward off the new infection]. Although evidence had existed that the gamma delta T cells provided protection against a range of infections, the immun...SPARC debuts 'Gaining Independence'
...scholarly and scientific information. It provides background on relevant electronic publishing models and focuses especially on areas of business planning that may be unfamiliar to those considering new communications initiatives. The manual includes sections on: Situational Assessment and Strategic Respons...Shark Attack News & Science Briefing
... with additional scientific and fishery management background material. SPONSORS: National Sea Grant College Program, NOAA Fisheries FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Ben Sherman, National Media Relations Director, National Sea Grant College Program (O) 202-662-7095, (H) 301-262-5495, Email: sherman@nas...Mathematical model provides new tool to assess mail-borne spread of anthrax
... as chairman of medicine at NYU and because of his background in infectious diseases, Blaser was tapped in the days following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks by New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani to participate in a small task force on bioterrorism. The mayor asked us what he should be worrying about, and several of u...Bacteria point the way to gold deposits
...three orders of magnitude higher than those in the background areas. Based on high spore numbers and their distribution patterns, mineralized areas of gold-containing deposits can be determined and the corresponding orebodies can be located if the B. cereus-based assay is combined with other exploration methods...Research shows how pollutants affect tree growth
...ts per million -- about 55 percent higher than the background level. Three rings have an ozone concentration 50 percent higher than the background ozone level. And three rings have elevated levels of both carbon dioxide and ozone. There is no carb...Teen alcohol and drug disorders more common than previously thought
...://www.CRAFFT.org ) that houses press releases and background materials on the research, including a videotaped interview with the study's primary author. FOR REPORTERS ONLY: You may join the live, interactive news conference in person or On the web at http://www.CRAFFT.com On the phone at 800-219-6110 or...Hair loss syndrome created in mice
...tructure -- hair -- and one gene, in which genetic background has a profound impact on the severity of a condition," says Coulombe. "It raises the possibility that the genetics of a person might explain variability in human keratin diseases." In mice that kept their hair in the absence of K17, a related molecul...Ecological risks of GMOs come in unexpected ways, model shows
... as if they are." Muir and Howard said the genetic background of the modified organism may be a key to potential risk. A 2001 report by the Royal Canadian Society found that highly domesticated crops, such as corn and soybeans, rarely become weeds in natural settings because "the cultivated species have been g...New data shows weight loss with Xenical provides benefits for type 2 diabetes patients
...l, patients receiving Xenical in addition to their background anti-diabetic medication (either metformin, sulfonylureas and/or insulin) saw a 1.61-point reduction on the HOMA insulin resistance index. Patients in the placebo and diet group achieved, on average, a 0.41-point reduction on the HOMA index. The ben...Humanity's din could be blocking whales' courtship songs
...litary sonar are among contributors to deleterious background noise in the oceans, along with commercial ships and seismic surveys, according to the marine scientists. Additional, more-extensive studies in noisier parts of the oceans will be needed before scientists can say for sure that human-made sound is h......requently asked questions about genetic disorders, background information on various genetic illnesses, informat...s by the institute's scientists. It also contains background fact sheets, a calendar of events and other media resources, such as speeches, testimony and webcast...Fertility treatments increase incidence of twins at a cost
... twins who have the same genetics and same family background relate to differences in their schooling and in their adult weight, height and earnings. EDITORS NOTE: Copies of the study are available upon request....A laser-based spectometry screening tool may provide early and efficient detection of breast cancer
...l electrophoresis), while others experience signal background problems which precluded their use as a high-throughput screening tool for protein analysis (matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry). A team of researchers have now set out to examine whether surface-enhanced las...Tropical forests under surveillance
...ff of small targets flying in front of a cluttered background like the tropical forest understory. Peter Mansfield, of Mansfield Technical Consulting explained the ins and outs of directional sensors and range sensors (GPS, RADAR, LIDAR) as well as proximity detectors, accelerometers and micro electronic mechan...ASPB Annual Meeting, August 3-7, media tip sheet
...en supply and elevated carbon dioxide: Phenomenon, background and way ahead. Dennis Baldocchi, University of California, Berkeley - Discusses leaves, canopies, and atmosphere interactions: Using biophysical models to investigate how plant canopies respond to environmental change. Symposium: High Throughput Pla...Consuming more calories and fats may be associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer disease
..., one of the JAMA/Archives journals. According to background information given, significantly reduced calorie diets have been associated with longer life spans in mice and rats. Researchers believe that the relationship is a result of the production of fewer free radicals, destructive molecules formed during t...