Heinz Maier-Leibnitz prizes 2004
... medieval religious history and for the first time examines its reception in a Slavic language. This significantly extends the comparability of the reception styles of different languages and gives fresh momentum to research in this area. With her work, the native Czech, who has lived and worked in Germany fo......rated tumor growth in mice. Cheng's research also examines the ability of an antibody molecule to stop the enzymatic activity of FAP. "We know that FAP is present in about 90 percent of human solid malignancies, so that makes this protein a target well worth pursuing," Cheng said. "Antibodies have an inhere...Study shows benefits to newborns from federal ban on insecticides
...en Study In New York City," started in 1998, which examines the health effects of exposure of pregnant women and babies to air pollutants from vehicle exhaust, the commercial burning of fuels, and tobacco smoking, as well as from residential use of pesticides and allergens. The present study included a sample...Prenatal exposure to second-handsmoke greater for disadvantaged children, study finds
...en Study In New York City," started in 1998, which examines the health effects of exposure of pregnant women and babies to air pollutants from vehicle exhaust, the commercial burning of fuels, and tobacco smoking, as well as from residential use of pesticides, and cockroach and mouse allergens. The researc...Deficits associated with prenatal alcohol exposure can be seen as early as infancy
...of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research , examines different components of attention through use of heart-rate data collected from six-month-old infants whose mothers drank during pregnancy. The findings indicate that slower processing speeds and arousal-regulation problems exist as early as infancy...Ontario researchers see increase in taste and odour-causing algae problems
...ition of the scientific journal Freshwater Biology examines sediment from 50 lake bottoms in the Muskoka-Haliburton region of Ontario. The results show taste and odour-causing algae have increased in 90 per cent of these lakes since the early 1800s, with a marked rise over the past two decades. This phenomeno...UN study shows environmental consequences from ongoing boom in personal computer sales
...one billion PCs had been sold worldwide. The study examines a variety of environmental impacts associated with computer production processes. The main impacts are believed to be: Significant energy use in the production and operation of computers. Possible long-term health effects on workers, families ...Using soils as filters to prevent 'crypto' from moving to the groundwater
...tment of Biological and Environmental Engineering, examines how C. parvum oocysts may be transported via preferential flow to groundwater. A simulation model was developed on the basis of an existing preferential flow model. Column experiments with sandy and undisturbed structured soils were performed. Calf ...New study seeks to establish mechanism between areas of the brain and continence
...n until an appropriate time. A new research study examines this issue and the findings could have beneficial implications for those patients with fecal incontinence resulting from a cerebrovascular accident and injuries to the frontal lobe. Background Voluntary control of the external anal sphincter (EAS) ...Experimental Biology 2004 - Translating the Genome
... session called "Will You Still Fund Me Tomorrow?" examines the deficit, biodefense, and the NIH Roadmap. Dr. Elias Zerhouni, Director of the National Institutes of Health, and Dr. Allen Spiegel, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, NIH, are part of a panel discussion...Federal grant supports advances in infant heart disease at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
...ss a critical public health need for research that examines the basis of congenital and acquired heart disease in children," said Acting NHLBI director Barbara Alving, M.D., in announcing the SCCOR awards. The Cardiac Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is a comprehensive center for the care ...Proteomics and alcoholism research
...in advance, rather, this approach incorporates and examines the entire proteosome of the body." The symposium took place at the June 2003 Research Society on Alcoholism meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Some of the key points were: Research designed to identify a urinary biomarker for alcohol intake has ...NHLBI awards $68 million to fund clinical centers in pediatric heart disease
...ss a critical public health need for research that examines the basis of congenital and acquired heart disease in children," said Acting NHLBI Director Barbara Alving, M.D. "By understanding the choreography of molecular events that creates a four-chambered organ with valves, vessels, and electrical wiring, ...New study suggests brains of autistic children can be trained to recognize faces
...s process information from faces. The project also examines whether interventions can be used to effectively train dysfunctional brain regions to better process information from the face. The current study compared activation of the fusiform gyrus (the face area) and inferior temporal gyrus (a part of the bra...Inherent mistrust of research institutions limits minority representation
...st.com ), featured in Science & Government Report, examines the reasons for the disproportionate racial mix among subject populations in medical research studies. The analysis delves into the history, attitudes, and social issues that govern minority enrollment in clinical studies. Technical Insights, a busin...New advance to combat antibiotic-resistant pneumonia and malaria
...uary 23 Journal of Biological Chemistry, the study examines the mutations responsible for disease's tolerance toward atovaquone (ATV), a drug prescribed since 1995 that inhibits a respiratory enzyme called the cytochrome bc1 complex, that is essential for the pathogen's survival. The lead author, Dr. Jacques...New findings can help parents looking to combat number of kids' sick days
...tions (URTI). A New Study The investigation examines the relationships between mucosal immunity, physical fitness levels, stress levels, and relative body fat in 10- to 11-yr-old children attending public schools in Southern Ontario, Canada. Thomas J. Cieslak, Gail Frost, and Panagiota Klentrou from th...Researchers look to stem cell therapy and bone marrow transplants to find a cure for diabetes
...that have been damaged or killed. Recent research examines this still burgeoning bone marrow transplant technology for potential application in the field of diabetes. A study led by Elizabeth Kang, M.D., and researchers at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National ...Novel approaches to current cellular therapies continue progress toward disease prevention
...ndrea Velardi, M.D., University of Perugia, Italy, examines the possibility of speeding up the development of pathogen immunity after transplant by transferring immune system T-cells from the donor to the recipient. Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a herpes virus, and Aspergillus, a fungus that includes many ......view of current knowledge on the subject, the book examines the rapidly growing number of genes and proteins responsible for plant cell-wall synthesis, restructuring, degradation and wall-associated signal transduction. And it also addresses the following topics: the composition and structure of plant primary...