BRCA mutations not associated with colorectal cancer risk, studies suggest
...es recommend that all BRCA1/2 mutation carriers be informed that they may be at an increased risk for colorectal cancer. Tomas Kirchhoff, Ph.D., Kenneth Offit, M.D., and their colleagues at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York compared the incidence of BRCA1/2 mutations in 586 Ashkenazi Je...Ten Chinese reporters receive AAAS Fellowships
...opment underlines the need for a cadre of trained, informed and independent journalists who can interpret the results of research, track the impact of new technologies and represent the public interest," said ISWA's Cornell, an advisor to the program, along with the National Association of Science Writers and...Academy Harbor Consortium releases letter on mercury to President Bush
...ng facilities. Our work has been usefully informed by another technical initiative exploring related aspects of the effects of mercury in this region. The State of New Jersey, concerned about mercury in its air and waters, formed the New Jersey Mercury Task Force that identified the major activities ...Gliomas' 'molecular fingerprint' predicts how aggressive tumor will be
...said. "Then they an their doctors can make a truly informed decision, based in science, about how to treat or even whether to treat. Clinicians would be able to aggressively treat those cancers that are truly aggressive and in those that are not, avoid such powerful treatment and exposing patients to more ris...Highlights of the November 2003 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
...e education about supplement labeling to make more informed decisions. "Talk to your dietetics professional or physician about the facts of supplements before adding them to a daily routine, said registered dietitian and ADA spokesperson Roberta Anding. "Remember, good nutrition depends on overall healthful ...Ethical guidelines needed before 'nutrigenomic' groceries come to market
... possible it is for individuals to give meaningful informed consent as it is traditionally understood. Service...gress is outstripping the public's ability to make informed choices about what kind of regulations should be introduced to address ethical and privacy concerns....UC Riverside to convene conference on genetically modified organisms, Oct. 14-17, 2003
...rve as a framework for a civilized, respectful and informed dialogue on the myriad issues facing society in the application of biotechnology," said Ellstrand , who, earlier this month, published a book entitled "Dangerous Liaisons? When Cultivated Plants Mate With Their Wild Relatives" (288 pages, Johns Ho...New study shows why hypertension affects black males disproportionately
...itutional Review Boards, subjects provided written informed consent before being tested. The AA group consisted of 32 males and the NAA group consisted of 29 males. Via self-report, individuals with two parents or two grandparents of African descent were assigned to the AA group, and those who did not have a...UC San Diego researchers receive $14 million from NSF for 10 new information technology projects
...researchers aim to facilitate increased and better informed use of cryptography. $300,000 2003-05...New blood test uncovers individual risk for lung cancer
...ers for low OGG1 activity will help them make more informed decisions to stop smoking. Of course, even smokers with normal OGG1 activity are at a greater risk of getting lung cancer than the general population and the blood test will not ensure that they don't get the disease. In addition, smoking causes othe...Poll: NY residents split on biotechnology in food and agriculture
...on science and biotechnology, are less aware of or informed about biotechnology issues and have fewer years of...s about science and biotechnology, are aware of or informed about the subject and have more years of achieved education. About half of the undecideds are male a...Historical coral reef declines featured in this week's Science
...on often compares a researcher or resource manager informed by history with a physician who is much better able to cope with an emergency when s/he has access to the patient's medical history. John Ogden, professor of Marine Ecology at the University of South Florida and Director of the Florida Institute of O...Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences to offer forum
...d in a manner similar to what should be done by an informed reviewer," said Johnson, Martin, and Smith....Researchers zero in on new drug combination strategy
...e in patients, it enables researchers to make more informed decisions about which drugs to advance into expensive clinical trials. The process ultimately streamlines the "match-making" phase of starting a new chemical relationship, delving directly into issues of real compatibility. In the case of the antips...Test opens prenatal genetic diagnosis to all
...ier in pregnancy, giving couples more time to make informed choices. Current amniocentesis testing is performed between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy with results taking 2 to 3 weeks. The researchers hope this new PAP technique can be performed as early as 5 weeks with results being available the same day. The...Study suggests genetically modifying sunflowers for white mold resistance
...That is doing the research necessary to provide an informed judgment of the relative risks and benefits of genetic modifications on a case by case basis."...New method for predicting prostate cancer and the risk for metastasis
... allowing doctors and patients to reach more fully informed treatment decisions. Prior to this discovery, the only practical method for determining whether a prostate tumor has metastasized was to identify metastases in other parts of the body. Once a metastatic cancer has spread, intervention to save the ...Study offers new insights into angiogenesis inhibitors
...er (BIDMC). "These findings may help us to be more informed in the ways we use these molecules as potential drug candidates in the future." Angiogenesis has been the focus of attention among cancer researchers for more than 30 years. The angiogenesis process takes place when a single layer of endothelial cell...New research establishes genetic associations in hepatitis C
...edical center participated in this research. After informed consent was obtained blood was drawn from patients; DNA was isolated from the blood and used for analysis. Genomic DNA from 26 hepatitis C patients and 318 healthy controls was subjected for PCR analysis to determine the genotypes of four genes. Re...Tracking every egg? AAAS report lists practical options for regulating human cloning
...following animal studies; All donors must provide informed consent; The cloned embryo must not be allowed to develop beyond 14 days; Regulations should protect privacy and confidentiality of data; and A system must be established to track and monitor the research products. To prevent human clones, one opt...