University At Buffalo Energy-Conservation Projects Record Highest Savings Among Campuses
...ase studies at 15 institutions of higher education outlined in thereport, "Green Investment, Green Return: How Practical Conservation ProjectsSave Millions on America's Campuses," UB's energy-saving projects demonstratethe highest annual revenues and savings. The report focuses on how conservation projects a...RNA-Dendritic Cell Combo Shows Promise As A Universal Cancer Vaccine
...e researchers refined the vaccineseveral times, as outlined in the study report. They tested the vaccine usingRNA that coded for a specific antigen known as CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen).CEA is often expressed in breast, lung and colorectal cancer. They mixed thisRNA sequence with dendritic cells and the CEA...New Sunspot Cycle To Be Bigger Than Average
...e temperatures) to trends in solar activity, as outlined in another paper by Wilson for the Journal of Geophysical Research (Atmospheres) . Still, with almost 250 years of observations - of which only the last 150 years are considered truly reliable- predictions are akin to the Farmer's Alma...Vitamin C May Reduce Angina, Heart Attack Risks
...e. In three recent reports, these researchers have outlined how patients with ahealthy level of vitamin C in their bloodstream - which was provided in onestudy by a daily 500 milligram supplement - had blood vessels withsignificantly improved "vasodilation," or the ability to relax and avoiddangerous constric...Fetuses Destined For Abortion May Be Used To Test Gene Therapy
...healthy copies of the gene for the enzyme. He also outlined plans forin utero treatment of an inherited blood disease called alpha-thalassaemia,caused by a defect in the gene for part of the oxygen-carrying moleculehaemoglobin. One concern is that a fetus's small size means the therapeutic gene hasa g......ning 161participants. In a second abstract, Hodis outlined an intriguing connection between long-termhormone replacement therapy (HRT) and lower homocysteine levels. According tohis research, homocysteine levels are lower in women than in men, and, mostsignificantly, levels are lower still in women who had b...Receptor May Increase Risk Of Urinary Tract Infections
...nds strongly to E. coli bacteria. The research is outlined in the Nov. 21 web edition of Biochemistry, apeer-reviewedjournal of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientificsociety. Thearticle will appear in the journal's Dec. 15 print publication. Previous studies have shown that women with...Virginia Tech Fisheries Professor Works To Conserve Mussels
... from the United States. The Chinese malacologists outlined the technicalassistance they needed, and this gave Neves an opportunity to work with Chinesemalacologists to initiate a species conservation program in China. The Chinesenow need support, such as books, technical assistance, equipment, training, andf...Sunscreen Ingredient Causes DNA Damage In Light
...ies says his methods for testing PBSA -- which are outlined in the ChemicalResearch in Toxicology paper, co-authored with Queen's University colleagueClarke Stevenson could be used to evaluate other substances as well. He sayssuch work can help to optimize the range and quality of sunscreens available. In...New "Restaurant" For Bacteria May Improve Pollution Clean-Up
...id ofold chemicalsupplies. The development will be outlined in the Jan./Feb. print edition of thepeer-reviewedjournal Biotechnology Progress, published by the American Chemical Society(ACS),the world's largest scientific society. ACS Web publication of this paper wason Jan. 9. The clean up takes place in two...Standardized treatment protocol reduces deaths from malnutrition by 47%
...cal School in NewOrleans, ICDDR,B researchers have outlined a standardized protocol to treatseverely malnourished children. The new proto-col includes: Slow rehydration with an emphasis on oral rehydration; Immediate feeding with a diet of locally available, inexpensive foods; Routine micronutrient suppl...Neurosteroids: the missing link?
...ers didn't know exactly how. Now they believe, as outlined in theDecember issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research , they have found the missing piece ofthe puzzle. "Neurosteroids are steroid compounds that are called neurosteroids for two reasons," said A.Leslie Morrow, associate professor of...Asteroid devastation possibly worse than feared
...e University and the British Antarctic Survey have outlined some of the residual effects of ozone depletion, acid rain and increased levels of harmful ultraviolet radiation. The results were just published in the journal Ecology Letters. The findings are frightening. As a number of popular movies have illustr...AVAX Technologies' AC Vaccine™ improves relapse-free survival
...tion for Cancer Research (AACR). The presentation outlined findings in a mouse model of breast cancer, indicating that vaccination with AVAX's AC Vaccine technology resulted in improved relapse-free survival. The dosage regimen used in the animal experiments is very similar to that currently being used in t...Princeton scientists describe genetics of blood stem cells
Princeton scientists have outlined the molecular genetics behind a great mystery of biology: how blood cells replenish themselves. The results - a database of more than 2,000 genes - give biologists their first comprehensive picture of the workings of blood stem cells, the master comp...Ancient feathered animal challenges dinosaur-bird link
...ars before the first bird. This discovery, to be outlined Friday in the journal Science, may answer some major questions about the earliest development of birds, compel changes in widely accepted theories of evolution and ruffle some feathers in museum exhibits around the world. "These are some amazing fos...Taking the pulse of giants: Detecting change and its consequences in western mountain ecosystems
...biogeochemical processes, and human health will be outlined in her presentation. Emerging air pollution issues include elevated concentrations of persistent organic pollutants in snow, the influence of climate change on air pollution, and the effects of prescribed fire on air quality. As dramatic shifts i...Wolves in Yellowstone may aid aspen recovery
...90 percent in certain areas. Now, scientists have outlined in more detail the magnitude of the aspen decline in Yellowstone National Park, and developed a new theory for the trees decline within the park. It links those declines to the loss of wolves, a key predator species, and their interactions with elk a...European Parliament calls for action in epilepsy
...less of position in society, can affect the change outlined in this White Paper on Epilepsy.' John Bowis continues:'I am demonstrating my personal commitment by setting up 'Parliamentary Advocates for Epilepsy' a group of key MEPs specifically dedicated to bringing epilepsy to the forefront of parliamentar...Biotechnology to protect soldiers of the future, report says
... needed. The report committee outlined several recommendations for how the Army should proceed in developing biotechnology. Among its conclusions, the committee recommended that the Army should: collaborate with researcher...