Penny wise and pound-foolish: Study shows need for second pathologist's opinion
...econd path report, the patient was found to have a fungal infection that responded well to treatment." An earlier study at Hopkins that focused only on interpretation of prostate biopsies -- with a similar rate of faulty reports -- showed the second opinion canceled prostate surgery for six out of...Monsanto's modified soya beans don't agree with the heat
...enon had occurred on farms, but had been blamed on fungal disease. "Instead, we think the stem splits, and it exposes the plant to secondary infection," says Vencill. Vencill suspects that the phenomenon is the result of changes in plant physiology caused by the addition of genes making the beans resistan...Desert bees hedge their bets, wait for the wet
...w humidity and subject to attack by foraging ants, fungal pathogens and desiccation. "That desert doesn't get a lot of rain; it's a pretty harsh environment. What's amazing is that animals -- in this case the bees -- and plants have evolved such similar mechanisms for survival," says Danforth. "This str...Threats to health reduced with Bt corn hybrids
... Mycotoxin build up is directly related to certain fungal plant diseases, whichcan be increased by insect da...e chew on stalks andkernels, creating wounds where fungal spores can enter the plant. Onceestablished, these fungi often produce mycotoxins. Some mycotoxins ...NSF grants provide boost to research on inner workings of plants
...ponse of potato to late potato blight, caused by a fungal pathogen. Latepotato blight is a serious threat to production of potato, a crop of worldwideimportance....USGS issues wildlife health alert: Chytrid fungus infection
...eath may yet be found in this population. Because fungal infections are often consideredsecondary infections in other vertebrates, USGS is completing further tests for viruses, parasites and bacteria to rule out other factors that could predispose the animals' susceptibility to the fungus. Two other Color...Researcher finds plant toxin that causes fungal suicide
...netically engineered crops that are able to resist fungal infections. "The plant toxin tricks fungal cells into committing suicide," Bressan says. "Itworks by inducing programmed cell death." Programme......ts as a biocide against a wide varietyof bacteria, fungal and viral organisms, ranging from disease-causing agents tomicrobes that cause odor. The bioactivity of the fibers can be reactivated byrinsing with a mild solution of bleach water. (See page 74, CELL 32, Monday,August 23, 2 p.m., Convention Center, ...Ant-Fungus Relationship May Provide New Clues About Antibiotics
...ally targets the virulentparasite that invades the fungal gardens, thereby protecting the fungus thatsustains the ants. "Since the complexity of this well-studied symbiotic relationship was greatlyunderestimated this suggests that antibiotic-producing bacteria may also be keycomponents in symbiotic associat...Mechanism For Fungal Adherence Found, Possible Key To Disease
...aid. "We're talking about a fungal protein that is a substrate for a mammalian enzyme. This enzyme is special since it can cross-link proteins together, two different proteins.Most enzymes don't do that." ...Fungal Disease Threatens Global Banana Production
ST. PAUL, MN (March 1, 1999) -- Black Sigatoka, a fungal disease with avoracious appetite for banana foliage, is spreading through banana productionregions of the world. Most recently, the disease was reported in Florida. Sincebananas are a staple food and a major export product in much of the developingwo...Household Fungus Contributes To "Sick Building Syndrome"
... to molds, may kill the fungus on the surface, but fungal growthwithin the substrate will often survive and grow again," says Nelson. Mycotoxinsmay accumulate in contaminated material so removal of contaminated material isusually the best option. Correct the moisture problem to prevent further mold developm...Bleached Coral Could Be Environment Warning
...ere up to 40 percent of sea fans are infected by a fungal disease and many have already died,suggests that lower water quality and higher ocean temperatures stress coralsand increase their susceptibility to disease. He said the Florida findingssupport a growing consensus among scientists worldwide that as...Technology Reduces Reliance On Fungicides For Grape Growers
...able task forgrowers, especially with a persistent fungal disease problem like powderymildew. Powdery mildew has been a constant challenge in California vineyardsfor more than a century. Now, with the help of University of California plantpathologists, growers can effectively control the powdery mildew in ...AHA Issues Scientific Statement On Infective Endocarditis
... individuals who have prostheticcardiac valves, or fungal infections such as Candida, Aspergillus, andPseudomonas that are often found as the cause of IE among intravenous drugusers, or in individuals who have central venous catheters. "The guidelines from Duke work almost like a checklist," Taubert says. ...UC Scientists Search For Alternatives For Methyl Bromide
...ozone layer in the stratosphere. "In melons the fungal disease Monosporascus cannonballus is controlled...echniques for killing weed seeds, nematodes and fungal pathogens in warm, inland valleys or desert areas. To solarize soil, farmers cover the ground wit...Study Of Raindrop Energy To Aid Fight Against Crop Diseases
...explainhow rain spreads the fungal spores that cause some crop diseases.One day, weather stations in disease-prone areas may be ableto use the sensor to forecast possible outbreaks. This work appeared in a recent iss...USGS Finds Fungus To Be A Cause Of Fish Lesions In Chesapeake
... fish lesions in Chesapeake Bay may be caused by a fungal infectionrather than Pfiesteria, a U.S. Geological...USGS Leetown Science Center in WestVirginia, found fungal infections in 95 percent of the lesioned menhaden sampledfrom river sites closed by Maryland in 1997...Dismantling Dangerous Genetic Codes With A Faster, More Flexible RNA Mimic
...ous genetic codesinvolved in propagating viral and fungal diseases, certain cancers and even theHIV virus. The discovery shows great promise for improved viral and cancerchemotherapy and other potential drug treatments. In 1994, Bashkin was the first scientist to make synthetic ribozymes, and thefirst to p...