Scientists find evidence for crucial root in the history of plant evolution
...e-ranging applications in fields such as petroleum exploration and meteorite chemistry. "A critical question is whether Asteroxylon in fact had the capacity to biosynthesize lignin," says George Cody, Ph.D., a chemist at the Carnegie Institute of Washington who presented the research. "If it did, it starts to ...With toxic crystals, bacterium targets - and takes out nematodes
... at NSF, "This report complements Aroian's current exploration into the genetics of resistance to Bt toxins in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans (a widely used model organism for research). More broadly, it also illustrates how inquiries into basic genetic mechanisms may ultimately lead to answers with profoun...Alaska oil and gas exploration good and bad for area life
...(March 4) on the cumulative effects of oil and gas exploration on the Alaska North Slope region present "a classi... than Minnesota, has been the focus of oil and gas exploration since 1968, with more than 558 billion gallons of crude oil produced from the region. Today, about ...Worlds leading journal editors urge self-governance and responsibility ...
...al-use technologies, he wrote. Novelist C.P. Snows exploration of the proverbial Two Cultures problem, which he applied to the cultural gulf between the sciences and the humanities, has now emerged in a different form, Kennedy said, as a chasm between the scientific and the security communities. The two cultures...The frontier of microelectronics: Building nano-machines, part by part
...of California-Los Angeles. Basic experiments and exploration of new ways to do things in nanotechnology are important to lay out the groundwork for the future of molecular electronics, in order for the realization of new opportunities for simpler, cheaper, disposable electronic devices, Gimzewski said. "If you...Researchers record first 'pheromone images' in brains of mice
...response, in which the upper lip curls back during exploration of the oral and anogenital areas of other animals during social encounters. These pheromone signals are collected by the vomeronasal organ (VNO), a hollow tube in the nasal cavity. Sensory neurons lining the VNO, in turn, stimulate neurons in the acc...International experts to present at Plant Genetics 2003
...d it to facilitate informal discussion and further exploration of the subject." Minutes away from Salt Lake City, Snowbird is one of the country's loveliest mountain retreats. "We wanted a location that was secluded and peaceful, so that participants and speakers could spend as much time as possible focused on...UCSD brings powerful visualization to high school classroom
...o the OptIPuter testbed, enabling high-performance exploration of projects consistent with its theme of Culture, Art and Technology. In suburban Chicago, the Lincoln elementary school, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Chicago and its Electronic Visualization Laboratory, is developing plans fo...Scripps scientists discover rich medical drug resource in deep ocean sediments
... demonstrate how much we need to invest in further exploration of the oceans." In addition to Fenical, coauthors on the papers include Tracy Mincer, Paul Jensen, Christopher Kauffman, Robert Feling, and Greg Buchanan....Prescott Prize to Diane and Mark Littler
... the last two years. The fruit of fifteen years of exploration in the waters of the greater Caribbean, the Littlers' book is being recognized for "its comprehensive treatment of the flora of the Caribbean, the abundance of excellent plates and line drawings, and the detail and editing of the text and keys". The...UCSF study of ancient fly gene offers insights into male fertility
...gs that ultimately fuse to form an individual. The exploration has offered a glimpse into a prehistoric class of genes known as DAZ, which were discovered by Reijo Pera several years ago and have been found to have family members required for female and male fertility in diverse organisms. BOULE is a member of t...Bush signs; ozone treatment for ballast water; wetland restoration template goes national
...ening a one-day workshop aiming to encourage broad exploration of ways to meet current and future demands for trained coastal engineers in California. For more information contact Phyllis Grifman: Email: grifman@usc.edu ; Phone: 213-740-1963; or Ruth Dudas: Email: rdudas@usc.edu ; Phone: 213-740-1961....Drug averts Parkinson's disease in fruit flies, suggesting new approach for humans
... "Geldanamycin and its derivatives warrant further exploration as cytoprotective agents for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases involving alpha-synuclein toxicity, including Parkinson's disease."...Rolex announces winners of international awards
...projects in the areas of science, the environment, exploration and cultural heritage. Each winner, or Laureate, will receive $100,000 and a specially inscribed, gold Rolex chronometer tomorrow evening (October 23) at a gala ceremony in Tokyo. An international panel of prominent scientists and explorers selected...New guide helps researchers mine genome data
...pace station. Now, to encourage greater scientific exploration of public databases containing the human genome sequence, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has created "A User's Guide to the Human Genome." Published as a supplement to Nature Genetics and freely available at http://www.nature....The role of obesity and calories in cancer prevention
...vention Research meeting set the stage for further exploration into the connection between cancer and obesity. Moderate Dietary Restriction Delays Breast Cancer Prevention of obesity through dietary interventions, such as calorie restriction or occasional fasting, inhibits breast cancer growth, according to ...From moon rocks to space food: UH research spans 40 years
... Darby Magruder and Kenneth Baker, NASA-JSC. Human exploration and development of space will demand a great deal of extravehicular activity from astronauts. Robotic devices remotely operated will be needed to alleviate the astronaut workload as much as possible. One such system is the ROBONAUT (ROBOtic astroNAUT...Study of manatee virus could help fight human cervical cancer
... oceanographic research organizations dedicated to exploration of the earth's oceans, estuaries and coastal regions for the benefit of mankind.......of forest land to agriculture, mining, oil and gas exploration and unsustainable harvesting of nontimber forest products such as Brazil nuts and heart of palm. Funding for conservation and sustainable development projects will go to Peruvian conservation organizations that have demonstrated a successful track r......me Project, an international, multi-year effort of exploration designed to help scientists understand the genetic makeup of humans and to help researchers find new ways to diagnose and treat illnesses. The Research section also includes a complete description of the research program carried out by the institute'...