JCI table of contents, 15 October, 2003
...s serve an important function in tumor vessels and highlights PDGF-B and PDGF-Rbeta as promising targets for therapeutic intervention in the treatment of tumors. TITLE: Endothelial and nonendothelial sources of PDGF-B regulate pericyte recruitment and influence vascular pattern formation in tumors AUTHOR C...Worlds largest scientific society to hold regional meeting in Pittsburgh
...nique used to map the human genome. Other meeting highlights include sessions and poster presentations on cutting edge technology in analytical, bioinorganic, computational, inorganic, organic, physical and polymer chemistry, bioinformatics, nanoscience, surface science, chemical education and history. Present...Media Advisory-GSA 2003 Annual Meeting
...OED UNTIL THE DAY OF PRESENTATION. To view science highlights in GSA's press release dated July 18, visit http://www.geosociety.org/news/pr/03-22.htm Over the next two weeks, press releases and tip sheets on individual sessions and papers will be distributed and posted on the AAAS EurekAlert and GSA web sites...Imperial researchers show novel flu treatment eliminates symptoms in mice
...neezes to a world killer. The recent SARS epidemic highlights how quickly a deadly virus can spread in modern society and we are long overdue for the next flu pandemic. The sobering reality is that influenza is one of the grand masters at evading human immune response. "During flu infection the immune system ha...Eastern Europe urged to prepare now for growing threat of HIV resistance
...ckground therapy alone. "The data revealed today highlights not only the value of FUZEON to healthcare professionals and health systems but the crucial importance that FUZEON has for pre-treated patients," Dr Mike Youle, Director of HIV Research, Royal Free Hospital commented. "We're talking about patients no...New therapies under development promise improved relief for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer patients
...iscusses the different approaches to treatment and highlights the prime qualities of these potential drugs. This is likely to provide a bird's eye view of the emerging market opportunities. Technical Insights is an international technology analysis business that produces a variety of technical news alerts, news...World's largest scientific society holds regional meeting in Columbia, Mo.
...ramolecular chemistry Surface chemistry Meeting highlights include the Midwest regional award, sponsored by the St. Louis local section of the ACS, and the high school chemistry teaching award. Kristin Bowman-James , a professor of chemistry at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, is the winner of the 2003...UT Southwestern scientist receives international award for lipid research
...Dr. Mangelsdorf and the work he is doing, but also highlights UT Southwestern and its role at the forefront of medical research and groundbreaking breakthroughs in the area of cholesterol therapies." Dr. Mangelsdorf will fly to Munich to receive the award, which includes about $29,500 in cash. The award is name...Worlds largest scientific society holds regional meeting in Atlanta
... Physical chemistry Polymer chemistry Meeting highlights include the following special symposia: Chemical education symposium, "Teaching chemistry as the core molecular science" Nov. 17, 9 a.m., Atlanta Ballroom A Morton Hoffman , professor of chemistry, Boston University Glenn Crosby , retired ACS b...Newborn screening for certain genetic disorders has benefits and some drawbacks
...le. In conclusion the authors write: " this study highlights some of the challenges to current newborn screening practices. It demonstrates a need for education about newborn screening for parents prior to the birth of their child. Education about these rare and complex metabolic disorders also is needed for...Study unearths cliques in the food web
...heries andwildlife and education said. "This study highlights the importance andnecessity of interdisciplinary s...l educationand fisheries and wildlife. "This study highlights the importance andnecessity of interdisciplinary science and problem solving." Predators are likely ...Premier international meeting provides latest news and issues in blood disorders
...ing in healthy individuals." Other program highlights for media include: Media Briefings Highlighting research advances in blood, bone marrow, and the immunologic, hemostatic, and vascular systems; public policy issues surrounding stem cells and other blood research; and new treatment, diagnosis, a...Extreme 2003 takes students worldwide to the oceans depth
...o documentary and evaluation materials. One of the highlights will be conference telephone calls between selected classrooms and scientists working live aboard the submersible Alvin. Other students will have access to the scientists via e-mail and an expedition web site at http://www.ocean.udel.edu/extreme200...The 4th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC4)
...ce covers the entire spectrum of breast cancer and highlights what is new across fields as diverse as: Breast screening overdiagnosis and overtreatment Breast cancer incidence and mortality latest trends Tailored systemic therapy dream or reality? Women at high risk - who are they and what ca......causing relatively little damage. The article also highlights how shifting to low impact gears can be linked to incentives, allowing fishermen to maintain high economic returns. "As fisheries managers grapple with ecosystem based management, this report offers them a consensus view on gear impacts and suggests...Scientists discover way to streamline analysis of maize genome
...h Program. "The success of this project highlights the importance of virtual center projects in bringing together the expertise required to tackle large complex problems in genomics," says Jane Silverthorne, who leads the NSF's plant genome program. TIGR Investigator John Quackenbush, the p...AGU journal highlights - 6 January 2004
The following highlights summarize research papers in EarthInteractions (EI), Geophysical Research Letters (GL), and Journal ofGeophysical Research-Oceans (JC). The papers related to theseHighlights are printed in the next paper issue of the journalfollowing their electronic...Araucariaceae of New-Caledonia: endemic species in danger
... the local Araucaria and kaori species. The report highlights their position in terms of ecology, taxonomy and conservation. The findings should contribute to better understanding of how the diversity of these species evolved, their affinities and the role of each in the New Caledonian flora. They emphasize the...Space technology in new technique to fight breast cancer
...spective sub-systems. This dynamic process quickly highlights and eliminates conflicts already in the system at top-level design. In addition to the support obtained from ESA's in-house medical expertise, ESI also assisted Brunsveld van Hulten by organizing an international workshop, under the auspices of ESA......tigue, shortness of breath and memory loss. "This highlights an urgent need," note the authors, "for a more effective treatment." The anthrax mailings triggered a run on antibiotics used to treat infection. But these drugs only work in the early stages of anthrax infection, before the bacteria have had time t...