Story tips from the Department of Energys Oak Ridge National Laboratory, May 2002
...mical, biological and radiological threats, allows informed first-responders to be dispatched within minutes of an event. The system combines assets from government and private sectors to provide state-of-the-art sensors and remote telemetry at some of the 30,000 existing cellular communications sites through...A pilot study may offer promise of a marker for ovarian cancer
...ian carcinoma participated in this study following informed consent. On the day of surgery, blood samples were obtained prior to the induction of anesthesia and ascites was collected intraoperatively. Following centrifugation the samples were divided into equal parts and stored at 70 degrees C until tested...Farming inside forests hurts bird communities more than timber harvesting, study suggests
... study could help make more informed decisions on strategies for conservation and forest management. "Some parks and forests will allow small agricultural openings within them. Those ar...Biological evidence can persuade people to change unhealthy habits
... single visit. For example, in one study, patients informed of their carbon monoxide levels (resulting from smoking) and genetic susceptibility for lung cancer were twice as likely to attempt to quit smoking compared with similar subjects who were not provided feedback on their personal disease risk. The heal...Hopkins Bioethics Institute receives $9.9 million from Pew Trusts
...issues facing our society, deserve a robust debate informed by scientific facts and ethical considerations," said Rebecca Rimel, president and Chief Executive Officer of The Pew Charitable Trusts. "The Pew Charitable Trusts are committed to encouraging such conversations on this and other vital issues and we ...New gene identified: Involved in both intellectual disability and epilepsy
...e affected families and thus assist them in making informed reproductive decisions. It is estimated that up to 2% of the population suffer from intellectual disability and 2% from epilepsy.......ce the nations capability to analyze data and make informed decisions. National technology leaders and prominent University of California faculty will give an in-depth look at Sensor Networks for Healthcare, the Environment, and Homeland Defense at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineerings Research Review, Febr......is work will allow breeders and pet owners to make informed decisions to help control and possibly eradicate the disease." The current study grew out of Smiths development of a now-licensed system called the Penn Hip Improvement Program, or PennHIP. Some 1,400 veterinarians worldwide have been trained to use...The ecological consequences of 'promiscuous' boating
...study will enable policymakers and boaters to make informed decisions about their actions in order to reduce their contribution to a costly environmental problem," he continued. In the past, boaters have not been told to remove aquatic plants from their boats and trailers, instead they were directed to ster...Gender issues related to spaceflight: A NASA perspective
... women on prolonged missions so that they can make informed decisions regarding cryopreservation of gametes before flight. The participation of women in spaceflight piques the interest of the public in issues relating to pregnancy and fertility in space. However, the radiation levels associated with spacefli...Researchers say gene discoveries could translate to health benefits, but consent should be updated
...sionals need to develop better models for assuring informed consent, the researchers say. Older models usually...ary group that began exploring the need for better informed consent approaches and documents. A report on ideas they generated appears in the Nov. 14 issue of t......alence of insulin resistance to enable GPs to make informed treatment decisions. In support of this goal GlaxoSmithKline is launching the TIME2COMBINE initiative to maximise awareness of insulin resistance as a fundamental cause of type 2 diabetes and of treatment combinations that will help patients reach th...Astrobiologist and national security expert Christopher Chyba named 2001 MacArthur
...th its icy surface. "Chybas analyses have directly informed the process of designing spacecraft to explore that satellite," said the foundation. "He has also analyzed the geological record to understand the role of asteroids and comets in delivering organic molecules to the surface of the early Earth." Natio......to pursue a broad range of career options, to make informed choices about their own education, and to have those choices respected. While 81% of students reported satisfaction with their programs overall, only 45% are satisfied with their preparation for teaching and 38% with career services. According to Ada...Virginia Tech leads global effort to sort out social, economic impacts of agricultural biotechnology
...h proponents and opponents of biotechnology. "More informed public opinion may help smooth the way for adoption of socially-beneficial biotechnologies, and hinder the spread of ones where the risks appear to be unacceptable compared to the potential benefits," Norton says. The research will begin by collectin...Study using human fetal tissue transplants suggests potential for spinal cord repair
...ederal and state laws and ethical guidelines, with informed consent for donation. Reier pointed out that although such fetal cells are very unlikely to be the tissue source of choice for future treatments involving cell grafting in the spinal cord, "they still represent an important research tool in the stud...... pediatricians and obstetricians are not very well informed about the effects of moderate levels of fetal alcohol exposure, although they may know about FAS. The bottom-line message is that, 'if you're pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, we don't know what a safe level for drinking is, and you're bett...Scientists find genetic basis of insect's resistance to engineered crops
...4 allele monitoring erodes the opportunity to make informed modifications to the high-dose/refuge strategy, that could sustain use of Bt-transgenics and prolong the environmental benefits they bring by reducing the use of conventional insecticides."......obster fishermen, resource managers and the public informed about how the research is progressing. New York Sea Grant lobster outreach specialist Antoinette Clemetson will team with Connecticut Sea Grant Extension Leader Nancy Balcom and the communication staffs of the two Sea Grant programs to keep the lines...Presbyterians vote in favor of fetal, embryonic, and stem cell research
...ng frontier. We recognize the need for continuing, informed public dialogue and equitable sharing of information of the results of stem cell research. It is only with such public dialogue and information sharing that our diverse society can build a foundation for responsible movement toward this frontier that...