Canada, US launch collaborative research programs for circulatory and respiratory health
...hs -- one-third of all deaths -- each year. CVD is becoming increasingly prevalent in developing countries and, by 2010, CVD is expected to kill more people in developing countries than infectious disease, according to the World Health Organization. "This unique programmatic collaboration will bring togeth...Study provides new insights into emerging theory of gene regulation
...maintain physical order," Marmorstein notes. "It's becoming clear, however, that these non-DNA elements of chromosomal structure dramatically influence gene expression. Proteins are coming on and off the DNA at specific times and locations to trigger the activation of genes." The so-called "histone code" theo...Modern global warming more damaging than in the past
...l fragments of natural habitat. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult for species to colonize areas that become habitable under a changing climate. "Humankind has fragmented natural habitats to such a degree that many species will not be able to track a warming climate," Foufopoulos said. "There...Measles on the rise as vaccinations fall in the UK, Science study reports
...alth Protection Agency in London, U.K. "Measles is becoming harder to control due to the lack of confidence in the MMR vaccine and because of this the United Kingdom has the potential to have a resurgence of measles," said Ramsay who noted that the obvious question of when a possible resurgence could occur is...... affecting not only wildlife but people. But it's becoming increasingly apparent to researchers studying emerging diseases that people themselves are exacerbating the problem. Human activities--primarily habitat alteration--appear to be influencing the prevalence of and exposure opportunities to many emergi...Common nutrients fed to pregnant mice altered their offspring's coat color
...n be passed on to the next generation, potentially becoming a permanent change in the family line, added Jirtle. In fact, data gathered by Swedish researcher Gunnar Kaati and colleagues indicates just such a multi-generational effect. In that study of nutrition in the late 1800s, boys who reached adolescence ...New 'knockout' map helps study gene functions in model plant
...large complete collections of stable mutations are becoming an important tool for whole genome function and evolutionary biology," the report further emphasizes. History was made in December of 2000 when the Arabidopsis research community released the complete sequence of the mustard family weed. Yet the ...Researchers identify protein modules that 'read' distinct gene 'silencing codes'
...nderstanding chemical modifications to histones is becoming increasingly important for understanding such diseases as cancer," says Allis, Joy and Jack Fishman Professor and head of the Laboratory of Chromatin Biology at Rockefeller. "Ultimately, determining which proteins read the histone code will enable us...Birth control for brain neurons
...roliferation of neural stem cells. Moreover, it is becoming clear that these new neurons are integrated into existing brain circuitry. Now, researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have discovered that a molecule called nitric oxide (NO) is a pivotal, natural regulator of the birth of new neurons in the a...U.S. Army awards veterinary college researcher $1 million grant to develop vaccine
...million people would result in 250,000 inhabitants becoming seriously infected, including 19,000 deaths. One aspect of F. tularensis that makes it dangerous is its ability to resist host defenses, Inzana says. Unlike many bacteria, F. tularensis has the ability to survive inside some of the front-line defend...Aspirin could reduce the risk of deadly infections
... of sepsis are growing in number each year and are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, making aspirin a possibly invaluable option for treatment. "The fact that aspirin has been used for pain treatment, to reducemortality due to heart attacks, and can possibly reduce the risks ofinfection is incre...Brown and MBL create an alliance for teaching and research
...cience," said Zimmer. "Life sciences questions are becoming bigger and more complicated. Collaboration between Brown and MBL will create a rich culture for learning and research to address those questions." Brown University Brown University is an Ivy League institution with a distinctive undergraduate acade...Obese mice provide clues to a natural system that puts brakes on obesity
...ene, called Foxa-2, inhibits young body cells from becoming mature fat-producing cells called adipocytes. In addition, when this gene is switched on in mature adipocytes, it functions as a brake to slow down further fat production and storage. "We know a lot about the various molecular pathways that stimulate...Researchers find three chromosomal areas with links to alcoholism vulnerability
...iquor' at an early age, you have a greater risk of becoming an alcoholic years later." For the current study, ...ions for genes that may affect someone's risk for becoming an alcoholic is important because this may lead to the identification of specific genes that determi...Researchers discuss trend in customized nutrition recommendations
...mize nutrition recommendations and food choices is becoming more prevalent. A recent commentary, The Challenge to Customize, in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association discussed how individualizing dietary recommendations and consuming specific foods to match an individual's specific health needs is ...Straight talk: Adult and embryonic stem cells and the future of research
...with adult stem cells, which seem to be capable of becoming more cell types than once thought. Irving Weissman, from Stanford University, will discuss the current status of embryonic stem cell research and where it is heading. "Right now, scientists are just learning about the biology of human embryonic st...Plant pathologists to discuss strategies for global crop protection at the APS Annual Meeting
... involved with these programs," Cardwell said. "By becoming involved in large-scale, global crop protection programs, you have the opportunity to bring positive change to large numbers of people around the world," she said. The symposium will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center on Sunday,...Customized approaches to food are focus of symposium
...w about how national nutrition recommendations are becoming highly individualized; Dr. Bruce German will explain how metabolic differences, genetic make-up and lifestyles impact individuals' nutritional needs; the role dairy plays in weight management will be discussed by Dr. Michael Zemel; Dr. Paul Davis wil...Farming the tigers of the sea undermines the promise of aquaculture
...sh feed for farming of carnivorous fish species is becoming a serious sustainability issue. "Many people expect that aquaculture will relieve pressure on ocean fish populations, most of which are now already fished beyond capacity," stated Michael Weber, the report's author. "But it takes approximately thre...ART laws put patients at risk and should be changed, warns head of Germany's IVF registry
... present, Germany's laws reduce women's chances of becoming pregnant, but they do not prevent multiple pregnancies and all the risks associated with them." In women older than 35 the risk of triplets after transfer of three embryos is significantly lower than in younger patients. Only 1.49% of all deliveries ...