New research at UNC shows ribosomes do not function as conventional enzymes
...cles, amino acids are laid down in proteins in the order specified by the genetic code. In general, enzyme...ne is heat (enthalpy), the other one refers to the order of a system (entropy). It's possible for an enzyme to lower either of those energy components. Direc...2004 Max Planck Research Prize for Martin Vingron and Eugene W. Myers
...the problem of locating gene segments in the right order (assembly) could be solved by first selecting the clones according to their length. Using simulations, he was able to resolve the sequence overlaps for the entire human genome using only clones of defined length. This proved to be the key to the asse...White House lauds Physiological Society for mentoring underrepresented minorities in biomedicine
...t be teamed with excellence in science teaching in order to open the world of science to underrepresented students. Teachers in APS programs learn to integrate proven methods such as inquiry-based learning with Internet and other technologies to help students develop problem-solving and analytical skills f...Sediments in many Central Valley streams contain toxic levels of pyrethroid pesticides
...and whether levels of PBO need to be considered in order to estimate the true toxicity of pyrethroid pesticides. The latter study is being conducted by UC Berkeley post-doctoral researcher Erin Amweg. "I don't want to give the impression that pyrethroids are destroying the streams, since that has not yet b...Findings redefine mechanism of action of RNA helicase enzymes
...zing reactions in the cell to build proteins. In order to carry out its functions, strands of RNA molecules will bind with other RNA molecules, making double-stranded RNA, or will bind with proteins, making RNA-protein complexes, or RNPs. Wherever RNA occurs in the cell, ubiquitous RNA helicase enzymes...Human brain works heavy statistics learning language
... arranged into nonsense words and played in random order for 20 minutes. During that time, the listeners were taking in information about the syllables, such as how often each occurred, and how often they occurred in relation to other syllables. For instance, in the real words "pretty baby," the syllable "...Laser technique used to build micro-polymeric structure on a human hair, without harming it
...ng inexpensive and readily-available materials. In order to demonstrate the size of the features that could be created, the researchers fabricated structures near a human hair, and in the course of these experiments they discovered that it was also possible to fabricate structures on the hair itself. "We b...Setting the gene expression base-line for breast cancer research
...sion changes, using microarrays or 'DNA chips', in order to understand and predict breast cancer onset, pro... may also have a major impact on patient care. "In order to discriminate between different types of breast cancers in the pathology lab, the surgeon often ha...Kinase backgrounder: Iressa discovery part of major kinase project at Dana-Farber
...cal units, or nucleotides, that make up genes. The order of the nucleotides (specified as A, G, T, and C) is called the sequence of the gene, and it spells out a unique message that may be hundreds or thousands of nucleotides in length. The genetic alterations in cancer cells can be likened to typographica...Govindarajan Dhanasekaran wins 2004 Sarber Award from American Society for Microbiology
...DNA) that cause diseases in humans and animals, in order to produce recombinant vaccines against them. The Raymond W. Sarber Awards will be presented at the 104th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), May 2327, 2004, in New Orleans, Louisiana. ASM is the largest single life ...Mexican farmers effectively cultivate phenotypic diversity in maize
..., situated more or less geographically distant, in order to run experimental crops from these seeds. Each farmer thus judges the value of these seeds according to their characteristics. Selection criteria are still a highly individual choice and depend on a number of factors. For instance taste, colour, an...Chlamydia in men now also linked to infertility new findings
...ould be included in routine infertility work-up in order to enable a more adequate prognosis for the likelihood of spontaneous pregnancy. But, it remains to be seen in a randomized controlled study whether or not antibiotic treatment either for antibody positive infertile patients or for all infertile pati...Scientists identify six genes associated with survival in diffuse large B cell lymphoma
...fe harbor" for such forward-looking statements. In order to comply with the terms of the safe harbor, Applera Corporation notes that a variety of factors could cause actual results and experience to differmaterially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed insuch forward-looking stateme...Gene defect linked to premature aging
...istones that help wind DNA into compact coils. "In order to grow and stay alive, cells depend on the PASG gene to reduce the activity of other genes, but it's a very complicated process - much like modifying the engine of an F-15 fighter jet while it's flying," says Robert Arceci, M.D., Ph.D., King Fahd Pr...Sodium channel gene mutation identified in case of familial epilepsy
...ly member who attends the Emory Epilepsy Clinic in order to confirm the diagnosis. Other family members were interviewed by telephone and medical histories were documented and corroborated by other family members. Once completed, blood samples were taken and DNA was isolated. The researchers then screened...S.C. hospitals and universities form statewide health research collaborative
...d to see between the private and public sectors in order for South Carolina to make progress in improving the quality of healthcare and outcomes, creating jobs, and seeing average incomes rise," Sorensen added....Cellular problems found behind complex obesity syndrome
...ubules act as the roads that chromosomes travel in order to move to opposite sides of the cell during cell division. They also transport molecules and packets of molecules to the cell membrane for release from the cell, and are the primary skeleton in cellular structures called cilia. BBS4 mutations are li...Harvard Stem Cell Institute hosts inaugural symposia
...rve on the Harvard Stem Cell Research Committee in order to provide a rigorous review of the ethics surrounding human embryonic stem cell research," said Harvard Provost Steven Hyman. "The committee's review and recommendations ensure that human embryonic stem cell research at Harvard is conducted accordin...U.S. President's budget proposal means 5-year cuts 'well below historic levels'
...t and 17.3 percent respectively by FY 2009. "In order to meet deficit reduction targets, even agencies receiving modest increases like NIH and NSF will see their R&D funding fall beginning in FY 2006," Koizumi said. Discretionary Defense Spending In the wake of military action in Iraq and Afghanistan...Four new research centers to explore link between oceans and human health
...HS. "These federal agencies have joined forces in order to harmonize their corresponding strengths." "Oce...o combat cancer and fight infectious diseases. In order to guard against health threats, and to take advantage of medicinal benefits that oceans might provi...