Max-Planck Researchers Unravel The Structure Of The Methane Forming Enzyme
...in a 30 E long channel between the subunits. Of particular interest is the binding of coenzyme F430, a Ni-porphinoid which exclusively occurs in this enzyme. As substrates the enzyme binds methyl-coenzyme M (methyl-thioethane sulfonate) and coenzyme B (7-thioheptanoyl threoninephosphate). The hig...Herpes Virus Strain Identified As A Trigger In Multiple Sclerosis
...ometime, and these results certainly point to this particular virus. But we needto know more before we move to the clinical trial stage." As many as 350,000 Americans are affected by MS, which is most often diagnosedin patients between the ages of 20 and 40 and is characterized by muscleweakness, visual distur...Recombinant Protein Immunizes Mice, Promises New Strategy Against Infection And Cancer
.... Dr. Young and his colleagues found one particular protein from thetuberculosis bacterium, called hsp70, that could elicit powerful immuneresponses and could be used as an immune system booster. The special propertiesof hsp70 prompted the researchers to investigate whether soluble hsp70 proteinscoul...Biogenic Emissions Higher Than Expected Over African Savanna
...s; and injures or kills living tissue. Ozone is a particular threat to people who work or exercise outdoors or who suffer from respiratory problems. The team is also studying the role of isoprene and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by plants into the atmosphere. Isoprene plays a role in ...Researchers Construct Genetic Map For Dogs
...als. The development of a canine genetic map is of particular importance, not only in solving questions of inheritance in dogs, but in humans as well. Purebred dogs, though all of one species, in practice represent a multitude of closed breeding populations. Many of the genetic diseases that proliferate in inbr...Green Tea Ingredient Can Kill Cancer Cells
...cancer in laboratory animals. "We found that this particular compound, which is present in the amount of about 200 mg in one cup of green tea, can kill a variety of cancer cells through apoptosis without affecting the normal cells," said Hasan Mukhtar, a professor of dermatology at CWRU and senior author of th...Widespread Genus Of Monkeys Gives Up Genealogical Secrets To Columbia Researchers
...co andAlgeria from the Asian macaques and finds no particular genetic affinity of theAsian long-tailed macaques with other members of a species group that bears itsname. The researchers advocate abolishing that species group as aclassification. The study of all 19 living macaque species confirms that ...MIT Biologists Identify Aging Mechanism
...ntation ofthe nucleolus. "Our findings indicate a particular cellular structure, the nucleolus, may bethe Achilles' heel as cells get old. We think this fragmentation of thenucleolus is a cause of aging," Professor Guarente commented at the time. The next phase of research would include "answering the question...Early Career Development Grants Foster Faculty Research And Education
...s on the data to allow users to search quickly for particular items; and staging data from the disk system to the computer processor tohelp programs execute faster. Mark C. Suchman, a sociologist at the University of Wisconsin (with a joint appointment in the Wisconsin Law School), studies the role of law firm......olumbia University for the first time havelinked a particular odor with the proteins in the human nose that dete...ne at a time, over rat nervecells that contained a particular odor receptor they had inserted in the cells. The first odor they matched to a receptor was that of ......supply chain. As envisioned, and depending on the particular application, the units will use avariety of analytical techniques such as optical spectroscopy, nucleic acidanalysis and mass spectrometry to identify quickly and measure bacteria andother pathogens present in the food processing environment. Transg...... combinationantiviral therapy for HCV patients, in particular interferon alpha plusribavirin, may improve response rates. In 1996, Vertex researchers reported solving the structure of hepatitis Cprotease, another crucial enzyme involved in viral replication, in the journalCell. That discovery propelled forwa...Research Aims At Nation's First 'Smart' Ground Water Regulations
...users how much of the chemical they could use on a particular piece of land." Currently, for example, every patch of soil is treated the same when it comes to regulations stating how much agrichemical can be used. Sandy or clay, wet or dry, hilly or flat, ground water that's shallow or deep, it doesn't matter o...UNESCO Director-General Reaffirms That Human Cloning Is Contrary To Human Dignity
...or its applications concerning thehuman genome, in particular in the fields of biology, genetics and medicine,should prevail over the respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and humandignity of individuals or, where applicable, of groups of people." Mr. Mayor declared: "The undisputed merit of th...Gene For Inherited Syndrome Is Possible New Tumor Suppressor
...r proteins this protein interacts with andhow this particular gene might fit into one of thecancer-producing pathways." "The intriguing thing here is that this unusual disorder is characterized by theoccurrence of polyps in the intestine that are oftenpremalignant, and by the presence of peculiar freckle-like s...New Gene Alteration Find Points To Aggressive Leukemia Treatment
...ere are no obvious chromosomal changes. This particular defect appears in patients who have normal cytogenetics,Caligiuri said. That is, a typical inspection of the patient’s chromosomesshows none of the chromosomal changes that signal the cause of AML. Caligiuri and his colleagues examined 98...DT104 Advice:How To Slow Salmonella Spread
...ting for DT104: "Fingerprint" identification of a particular strain ofsalmonella, such as DT104, is multi-step process. Among the techniques at thediagnosticians' disposal are serogrouping and serotyping, phage typing,antibiograms (antibiotic resistance profiles), plasmid profile and plasmidcompatibility grou...... world today. The new ant specimens are of particular consequence because they showthepresence of a "metapleural gland," which is the distinguishing anatomicalfeature of ants and is a key to their ability to live in coloniesunderground or in rotting trees. This gland, found above the hind legs,secretes...Diet, Antioxidant Status, And Smoking Habits In French Men
...s. As inother countries, in France smokers require particular attention in terms of public healthintervention. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:231-9.......f the Union Pacific Railroad's shop operations. Of particular note was the high incidence of back injuries. For example, in 1985, 9 of 13 lost-time injuries were back injuries, and 579 lost and 194 restricted or limited work days accumulated. Only 1,564 cars were repaired that year, and absenteeism was 4 percen...