UCSF prion finding in mice leads team to urge similar study in cattle
...ls were infected through inoculation. However, the efficiency with which various prion strains accumulate in muscle may vary. Moreover, the efficiency with which various strains cross the species barrier, a barrier that precludes the transmission of m...Adhesive science can help optimize use of timber resources
... resources more efficiently. "In order to optimize efficiency in the use of our timber resources, we have to learn as much as we can about the adhesive bonding that allows the use of composite materials," Frazier says. "Adhesion is one key to meeting the building needs of society." "Composites are made from tre......an add genes to mammalian cells with unprecedented efficiency with the help of fruit fly DNA that can jump in and out of chromosomes. The company's claims are being greeted with a mixture of enthusiasm and scepticism by other biologists, who warn its results have yet to be independently confirmed. "But if it ...Minneapolis chemist wins national award for unique separations
...er. He estimates about a 20 percent improvement in efficiency is possible in distilling, or purifying, the building blocks of chemical industry such as ethylene and ethane. Cussler received his undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1961 and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1965....Iron-rich soil can help remove lead; manganese also important
...es at Virginia Tech is examining the lead sorption efficiency of several manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) oxides. Th...face properties that determine the lead absorption efficiency of a solid," says O'Reilly. Iron oxide minerals are common in soils, so plentiful that they are re...A new weapon to disable bacteria discovered
...an destroy Shigella's escape proteins with amazing efficiency before they can leave the vacuole. In this manner neutrophils retain the Shigella long enough to mobilize other defenses that can destroy the bacteria. Indeed, neutrophils with inactivated elastase cannot contain Shigella in a vacuole, and the bacter...Scientist explores the future of research collaboration
...offers many benefits, among these speed, power and efficiency of research; breadth and synergy of projects; reduced risk of ventures; and feedback, dissemination, and visibility of results. The article reviews past research, seeks to understand present thinking about collaboration, and speculates about the fut...Story tips from the Department of Energys Oak Ridge National Laboratory, May 2002
...ude increased reliability, 25 percent greater fuel efficiency than conventional power sources and fuel flexibility. The engine can be powered by fossil fuels, biomass, solar, nuclear and industrial waste heat. [Contact: Kimberly Naujock] ENERGY Biomass to the rescue . . . A change in agricultural policy focus ...U of Minnesota study: Adult bone marrow stem cells can become liver cells
...earchers and manufacturers screen for toxicity and efficiency of drugs prior to phase I clinical trials." Verfaillie and her colleagues announced late last year that these cells, called multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs), demonstrate the potential to differentiate beyond mesenchymal cells, into cells ...Foreign DNA makes TB vaccine better
...ecently found ways to greatly increase DNA vaccine efficiency by including sequences that enhance protein production in vivo, says Dr. Mark Brannon, one of the study researchers. Brannon and his colleagues studied a Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen, known as Mtb 8.4, that has shown promise as a TB vaccine ba...New technique boosts potential for growing stem cells
...m worked with mouse stem cells and achieved a high efficiency of stem cell differentiation. Zandstra anticipates that human stem cells could be grown the same way, once federal legislation establishes guidelines for their use....DuPont to launch soybeans into space
...e that information to further improve the soybeans efficiency and profitability for farmers. DuPont, which marks its 200th anniversary in July, has a long history of space initiatives, dating back to NASAs origination 33 years ago. For example, when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969, he wore 25 separat...Hot polymer catches carbon dioxide better
...to below 150 degrees Celsius, which reduces energy efficiency and increases the cost of separation and capture," said Young. "By making a membrane which functions at elevated temperatures, we increase the practicality and economic feasibility of using membranes in industrial settings." According to Young, devel...Improving water use in growing corn possible, study shows
...at Virginia Tech. "If a farmer knows the water-use efficiency of the soils in his field, he has a very important...a formula for accurately determining the water-use efficiency in typical soils in the region. The results of his research were published in the May-June edition o...Dearborn, Mich., researchers receive award for improving automobile plastics
...meet consumers' increased demands for greater fuel efficiency and safety, however, automobile manufacturers have been working on a new class of materials, called nanocomposites, that use molecule-size mineral fillers such as clay for reinforcement instead of glass or talc. Lee and Mielewski have discovered and......recipient, Adam Davis, is an advocate for resource efficiency and sustainability. Integrating environmental values, Davis has changed the practices of forestry and investment firms, and spoken for the importance of sound ecological practices in business. Special Recognition Award Department of Utilities ...18F-FDG PET predicts lymphoma treatment outcome
...unique ability to measure metabolic activityor the efficiency of the cells converting food to energy--PET provides accurate, noninvasive detection and staging of many cancers. A radiopharmaceutical, such as 18F-FDG (fluorodeoxyglucose), which includes a radionuclide (a radioactive element) is injected into the...It pays to save: Science study shows huge economic benefits from conserving wild nature
...idy schemes is a good way to improve both economic efficiency and the environment," says Balmford. Researchers and policy makers are exploring several different ways to bring nature into the marketplace, says Balmford. Devices such as carbon taxes and credits, premium prices for certified, eco-friendly products...'Sorry, Charlie:' New news on the tuna
...nate circulatory pathways and thereby altering the efficiency of the heat-exchange systems. Following blockage ...sting active nervous control of the heat-exchanger efficiency to regulate brain temperature. Although the researchers did not measure significant excess brain tem......and amino acid mixtures and digestive assimilation efficiency of meals that induce SDA. Essentially, pythons are governed by physiological principles that encourage consumption of specific foods to optimize their metabolic rate and to allow energy expenditure for activities other than digestion....