Nanoparticles illuminate brain tumors for days under MRI
...nd the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center is demonstrating some of the world's first clinical applications for nanometer-size particles in the brain. The OHSU scientists have shown that an iron oxide nanoparticle as small as a virus can outline not only brain tumors under magnetic resonance imaging, but also...U-M scientists use 21st-century technology to probe secrets of M. tuberculosis
...d with TB. They then created time-lapse animations demonstrating what happens as a granuloma forms after initial infection with the bacteria. When they analyzed the results of the computer simulation, Kirschner and her research team found new clues to the immune system's containment process: - Granulomas that we......ventional thinking of the medical establishment by demonstrating how moderate exposure to sun has powerful health benefits in his new book, The UV Advantage, available in bookstores nationwide today. Dr. Holick is considered by many to be one of the nation's foremost authority on vitamin D. Dr. Holick said, "Toda...Campbell wins 2004 Abbott-ASM Lifetime Achievement Award
... of Campbell's most celebrated accomplishments was demonstrating the relationship between the genome of bacteriophage lambda (one of a group of viruses that attack bacteria) and its host. In the 1950s, he concluded that bacteriophage lambda associates with and dissociates from its host by inserting and removing a ...Campbell to receive American Society for Microbiology lifetime achievement award
...lebrated accomplishments, ASM officials noted, was demonstrating the genetic relationship between bacteriophage lambda - one of a group of viruses that attack bacteria - and its host. In the 1950s, Campbell concluded that bacteriophage lambda associates and dissociates from its host by inserting and removing a cir...Crime scene or nature reserve?
... they successfully amplified DNA from these cards, demonstrating that, even though the temperature fluctuated between 18C and 42C, this treatment did not cause the samples to degrade significantly. The researchers suggest that DNA on these cards can be transported cheaply, by mail or in hand luggage, whereas 'fres...Oregon Stem Cell Center result of OHSU research strides
..." OHSU researchers like Grompe are wasting no time demonstrating the importance of stem cells. His laboratory is renowned as an international leader in cell therapy for liver and pancreas diseases as an alternative to organ transplantation. Last year, Grompe published a study showing that bone marrow-derived stem ...Experiments establish 'protein-only' nature of prion infections
...searchers from Florida State conducted experiments demonstrating that different strains of yeast prions can transmit their strain-specific characteristics simply through "seeding" by a prion protein."What we were looking for was a smoking gun," Weissman said of the experiments in his laboratory. "We wanted to be a...Combination therapy drives cancer into remission
...tier of McGill University and their colleagues. By demonstrating that the success or failure of a therapeutic strategy depends on the molecular profile of a particular cancer, the study indicates that treatment decisions are best guided by the molecular diagnosis of which gene products are hyperactive or inactive ...Researchers begin promising new trial to fight colorectal cancer
...erican Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting demonstrating an incremental survival benefit when Avastin™ was added to a standard first-line colon cancer treatment regimen called IFL (Irinotecan, 5-FU, Leucovorin). At the same meeting, it was reported that patients treated with Eloxatin, used in combina...Rimonbant shows promise in addressing multiple risk factors
...by a decrease in waist size of 3.4 inches (9.1 cm) demonstrating a significant reduction in abdominal obesity, an independent marker for heart disease. Dramatic improvements were also seen in lipid profile with a 23% increase in HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol) and a 15% decrease in triglycerides. Improvements...New DVD 'virtual' microscope at UNC-Chapel Hill
...cluded in the resources for this course is a video demonstrating use of the light microscope. Students also have the opportunity to work with microscopes." The DVD can be used beyond the first year of medical school, for review while taking pathology or any other time students want to review the basic material, Ko...Schering-Plough scientists identify protein essential for cholesterol absorption from intestine
... cholesterol is absorbed into the blood stream."By demonstrating the function of the NPC1L1 protein, scientists at ...cholesterol from their diets than did normal mice, demonstrating that NPC1L1 is a critical component in the cholesterol absorption pathway. Administration of ZETIA ...New findings are a window into the late stages of 'Lou Gehrig's' disease
...rd gray matter gene expression was discerned (also demonstrating that global transcriptional profiling can capture the prominent molecular phenotypes of various forms of ALS, when compared to normal spinal cords); and genes significantly altered in ALS uncovered a pro-inflammatory terminal state. Conclusions It...Conservation International & Starbucks expand partnership, launch Verde Ventures loan program
... partnership for another three years, Starbucks is demonstrating a real commitment to support CI's Conservation Cof...mann, chairman and ceo of CI. "This partnership is demonstrating that the coffee industry can produce high quality coffee while protecting the environment and provid...JCI Table of Contents, January 15 2004
...physeal development appeared normal in these mice, demonstrating that different molecular processes requiring specific VEGF isoforms regulate epiphyseal and metaphyseal vascularization. TITLE: Soluble VEGF isoforms are essential for establishing epiphyseal vascularization and regulating chondrocyte development and...Gene affecting bone mass, osteoporosis risk identified
...and strength during skeletal development improved, demonstrating that drugs can effectively counter the effects of over-activity of the Alox15 gene. The researchers also found that drugs interfering with the 12/15-lipoxygenase pathway can offset the bone loss accompanying estrogen deficiency. "There are a variety ...JCI table of contents, January 2, 2004
...physeal development appeared normal in these mice, demonstrating that different molecular processes requiring specific VEGF isoforms regulate epiphyseal and metaphyseal vascularization. TITLE: Soluble VEGF isoforms are essential to establish epiphyseal vascularization and regulate chondrocyte development and survi...Inflammation of fat cells linked to obesity-related insulin resistance
...pose tissue is characteristic of human obesity, by demonstrating that body mass index and average fat cell size were significant predictors of macrophage accumulation in adipose tissue. Hong Chen and colleagues demonstrated that the upregulation of many inflammation and macrophagespecific genes precedes a dr......pose tissue is characteristic of human obesity, by demonstrating that body mass index and average fat cell size were significant predictors of macrophage accumulation in adipose tissue. Hong Chen and colleagues demonstrated that the upregulation of many inflammation and macrophagespecific genes precedes a...