Researchers solve the mystery of a key structure in immune system cells
...a very dark room, you see by opening your iris and enhancing sensitivity to light," he explains. "But then if you get hit with a burst of light, momentarily you're blinded but then the system adapts, and that's like what the immune cells are doing in this process." This structure lets the body's immune system ...Heart may heal with help from oxygen-sensitive genes, new study suggests
...op therapies that target these healing cells, thus enhancing their ability to replace the tissue damaged during a heart attack." The study currently appears online in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. The researchers exposed fibroblasts taken from mouse hearts to a sudden rush of oxygen, a situation that m......and activation, thereby clearing the infection and enhancing survival. Doran and colleagues demonstrate that this striking immune reaction is induced in specific response to the potent b-hemolysin/cytolysin toxin release by this organism. The results will help our understanding of how the BBB responds to infec...First production of a human protein with complex glycosylation in genetically modified yeast
...g human therapeutic proteins, while simultaneously enhancing their efficacy and safety as therapeutics. The company harnesses the inherent advantages of yeast and other fungal-based protein expression systems by engineering these systems to produce correctly glycosylated human therapeutic proteins, thus great......ycogen after exercise, researchers have focused on enhancing insulin release during recovery. It is well known ... to inhibit nitric oxide (NO) bioactivity, thereby enhancing vasoconstriction, insulin induces NO-mediated widening of the blood vessels. The findings point to a...JCI Table of Contents, 15 August 2003
...avoid negative effects of beta2AR activation while enhancing events that lead to relaxation". TITLE: Antithetic regulation by beta-adrenergic receptors of Gq receptor signaling via phospholipase C underlies the airway beta-agonist paradox AUTHOR CONTACT: Stephen B. Liggett University Of Cincinnati, Cincinnat...UCSD biologists discover key step for 'designer plants' that could clean up heavy metals
... preventing cadmium over-accumulation in roots and enhancing long-distance cadmium transport to leaves," says Schroeder. Cleaning up a site contaminated with heavy metals usually requires extensive bulldozing to remove the affected soil. This is very costly, damaging to the environment and requires a disposal ...First company founded on UCF biotechnology formed
... and awe-inspiring, holding tremendous promise for enhancing the quality of life," said Belinda McCarthy, dean of UCF's College of Health and Public Affairs. The potential economic impact of biotechnology in Central Florida is immense, said Pappachan Kolattukudy, director of UCF's expanding Biomolecular Scie...JCI table of contents, July 15, 2003
...nsitional B cell stage of development, but by also enhancing plasmablast survival. TITLE: BAFF selectively enhances the survival of plasmablasts generated from human memory B cells AUTHOR CONTACT: Stuart Tangye Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology, Newtown, Australia. Phone: 61-2-9565-6127 ...UCR entomologists honored for maintaining and enhancing nation's natural resources and environment
...y's Annual Awards in the category 'Maintaining and enhancing the nation's natural resources and environment.' The Secretary's Annual Honor Awards are the most prestigious awards given by USDA. The University of California's honorees were among this year's 85 award winners. The awards are the most significant ...Researchers view protein's structural changes in real time
...the development of artificial blood substitutes by enhancing the rate at which oxygen is released while slowing down its reaction with other gas molecules. "The real-time pictures of carbon monoxide migrating through protein allow us to refine our engineering strategies," Olson said. Anfinrud noted that the re...Biotechnology taught as a tool for teaching
...red materials development at NASA, and work toward enhancing the nutrient value of foods through transgenics are among topics to be discussed at the 8th Biotechnology Educators' Conference at Virginia Tech July 16 to 19. These presentations by nationally recognized experts will cap the East Coast's premier bio...Vitamin D analog found to boost radiation
...ool. The vitamin D analog has proven effective in enhancing radiation treatments in our prior studies with cell cultures and now in live mice. We are eager to push ahead to clinical trials with breast cancer treatments in humans. Each year approximately 200,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with br...Affymetrix to support AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize
...pporting scientific advances that serve society by enhancing human knowledge and public welfare," said Alan I. Leshner, AAAS CEO and Executive Publisher of the Association's journal, Science . "The AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize, supported by Affymetrix, is an important component of those efforts. It's particul...Critical early-defense trigger in plants found
...at Cornell University. The researchers say that by enhancing the activity of the enzyme they might be able to b...ld lead to improved treatment of human diseases by enhancing the activity of the enzyme. "Part of the success of the green revolution depends on the use of chem...Binding studies suggest drug development strategy for lupus
...a nonprofit, Nonsectarian institution dedicated to enhancing the prevention, treatment and cures of respiratory, allergic and immune system diseases, including asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, severe allergies, lupus, and other autoimmune diseases....A derivative of the green tea leaf may help with Metabolic Syndrome X, a potentially deadly disorder
...egreen in improving lipid and glucose metabolisms, enhancing insulin sensitivity, and balancing the metabolic rate of fat deposit and fat burning. The authors of a new study, "Tegreen Improves glucose and lipid metabolism in obese rats that have features similar to Metabolic Syndrome X," are Hong Yu, Zhigang ......ic Institute into a global research university and enhancing its educational mission. She embraced the term "affirmative opportunity" as a rallying cry to all segments of society to engage talent from every sector of the population. Jackson is the first African-American woman to receive a doctorate from the M...Highlights of American Chemical Society's national meeting in New Orleans
...le alternative to petroleum-based motor oil, while enhancing its protective properties. Other possible uses include hydraulic fluids and lubricants. ( AGRO 14 , Monday, March 24, 10:30 a.m., Hampton Inn-Convention Center, Riverside I) Food allergens Allergies to peanuts, milk and soy are among the items tha...Could Bt transgenic crops have nutritionally favourable effects on insects?
...but more simply, could be due to resistant insects enhancing their ability to survive and digest the toxin. The present results are of particular interest because of the widespread use of crops expressing the toxin. These crops could, therefore, have unforeseen nutritionally favourable effects, increasing the...