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...e Biomedical Park of Rome, Italy) brings extensive experience to the project. He recently discovered a multipotent cell (a cell which can give rise to a wide range of other types of cells) which has been successfully used in cell-based therapies. From Germany, scientists Stefanie Dimmeler and Andreas Zeiher (Go...$18 million bioinformatics center to become weapon against deadly diseases
...at Urbana-Champaign. "This group has had extensive experience in outreach to researchers in the biological sciences," Stevens said. Jonathan Silverstein, M.D., Director of the Center for Clinical Information at the University of Chicago, will work with NCSA to develop outreach for clinical practitioners. Altho...Modest climate change could lead to substantially more and larger fires
...reatened and endangered species in ecosystems that experience increased fire because many such species are already restricted to specialized and fragmented habitat." McKenzie is lead author of "Climatic Change, Wildfire and Conservation," in the August issue of Conservation Biology. His co-authors are Ze'ev Ge...APS showcases 46 historic breakthrough research articles
...S commissioned eminent scientists with specialized experience in the field to write essays about a given classic paper or group of papers. Original authors of the classic papers, where possible, were invited to provide additional commentary about the work and times. The aim of sharing these classic articles an...Women who have donated eggs sought for national study
... these women. It is important to understand their experience so that adjustments can be made to the assisted reproduction technology system if they are necessary," she said. The researchers also are interested in learning how women cope with knowing or not knowing the outcome of their donation and what relati...UCSD biologists develop 'super-endurance' strain of mice
...o generate energy through anaerobic metabolism and experience soreness and pain after exercising because of the resulting muscle damage. Most of our daily activities are performed aerobically, through biochemical mechanisms in our muscles that make full use of oxygen. But when the demands of our muscular system...Congress to fund Sequim-based coastal security research effort
...ting. It will draw on the scientific and technical experience and expertise the Sequim laboratory has developed for marine environmental issues over the last 40 years. America's 95,000 miles of coastline is home to about two-thirds of the nation's population, as wellas major industries, scenic and economically ...Cleaner water, more efficient electricity among UH chemical research
...ntific career, as well as discussing the rewarding experience of being a mentor. Ruifa Zong, post-doctoral fellow in the chemistry department, will elaborate on Thummel's research, particularly how transition metal complexes assist in the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity. A schedule of the ...Clemson University spin-off uses corn to make plastics, provide cleaner air
... new product commercialization and venture capital experience at Dow Chemical, Stepan Co. and The ChemQuest Group Inc. Tetramer was formed in February 2001 by professors in Clemson's Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies. COMSET is the only university research and development lab in ...Managing occupational exposures to potential bioterrorist agents
...ions beginning such work may have limited clinical experience or procedures in place for the medical management ...ally. The USAMRIID team also compared their recent experience with data on laboratory acquired infections during the offensive biological warfare research program...Plumbing trees' plumbing reveals their engineering skill
... they must support the tree more, and because they experience more drying and temperature extremes that cause ca...deep underground where the plant is less likely to experience drought or freezing conditions which cause cavitation," said Jackson. "The surprise was the extent t...Newly discovered protein may be key to muscular dystrophy
...ypically begins in early childhood. Children often experience leg weakness, falling and progressive loss of movement, eventually becoming wheel chair-dependent. Many die in their late teens or early twenties. Currently, there is no cure. Scientists already knew that muscular dystrophy results from genetic...Gene linked to cleft lip and palate identified
...lso have cleft palate. Children with oral clefts experience difficulties in chewing, swallowing, and speaking, and are prone to frequent ear infections that can lead to hearing loss. Depending on the severity of the cleft, dental problems may also occur. Surgical repair is an important part of treatment for...ASU researchers demonstrate new technique that improves the power of atomic force micrscopy
...nts of a cell react on a molecular scale when they experience biological processes, such as their response to a specific chemical or compound. In this mode, it could provide researchers with a molecular "time-lapsed movie" of such reactions, which could lead to greater understanding of the chemical dynamics inv...Alcohol-use and depression among pregnant and postpartum women
...oms among pregnant and postpartum women. Women who experience depressive symptoms, binge drink, or smoke at any ...artum women. The findings indicate that women who experience depression, binge drink, or smoke at any point during their pregnancy may be at risk for depressio...Excess thyroid hormone harmful to fetus
...e more thyroid hormone than normal but they do not experience the anxiety, weight loss or elevated heart rate usually caused by such excess. The genetic defect is transmitted as a dominant trait, which means that affected mothers or affected fathers transfer the mutation to half of their progeny. Thus, the hi...Increasing international insect threat to stored food
...post-harvest entomologist with more than 20 years' experience working with stored product insects in a wide range of storage systems from subsistence agriculture to the most modern bulk handling facilities. He is the author of a new illustrated guide to the world of these pests, Insects of Stored Product...Carnegie Mellon researchers to demonstrate autonomous robotthat will seek life in Atacama Desert
...uided by a science team using EventScope, a remote experience browser developed by researchers at the Studio for...Fine Arts. It enables scientists and the public to experience the Atacama environment through the eyes and various sensors of the rover. A science operations cont...Computer imaging of Archeopteryx skull suggests this dinosaur-bird link could fly
...wing of an airplane," said Rowe, who has extensive experience imaging modern birds and other modern and ancient animals. The scientists' future studies will focus on how Archeopteryx flew and determining its evolutionary ancestors.......tory performs the genetic test and has significant experience with genetic testing of brain tumors. O'Rourke is also Director of the Human Brain Tumor Tissue Bank at Penn, one of only a few such dedicated banks in the United States. Tissue banks allow for the direct evaluation of human tumors and are one of the...