Indiana University, EPA to study airborne PCBs
... in 2003 may be the result of not only the toxin's persistence underground but also its diffusion through the air... after they were initially used or released. Their persistence also allows PCBs to travel long distances, even around the globe, so the PCBs that get into the Grea...Berkeley Lab soil scientist Margaret Torn receives Presidential Early Career Award
...e roots, plant matter decomposition rates, and the persistence of organic carbon in the soil in temperate forests. Using measurements of carbon-14 and other isotopes, Torn has overturned previous assumptions about the amount of carbon pumped underground by root growth. Since 2001, Torn has been head of Berkeley...Virginia Tech researchers to release findings on Smith River Project
...he best flow regimes for managing trout growth and persistence through stream temperature control; determining the baseline conditions for brown trout growth, distribution, and survival; evaluating the non-game fish community, including one endangered species; determining the levels of aquatic invertebrate forag...PCB breakdown in rivers depends on sediment-specific bacteria, find Carnegie Mellon U. scientists
...oundation to understand the environmental fate and persistence of PCBs. The project, "Effects of Sediment Biogeochemistry on the Environmental Fate and Persistence of Polychlorinated Biphenyls," is led by David Dzombak, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Carnegie Mellon. This work is being prese...Transcriptional gene silencing in nucleus shown by UCSD/VA medical researchers
... in the country will investigate this new method's persistence within the human-cell nucleus, its successful targeting of human promoters, and whether it is feasible to use this technique to inhibit HIV or other viruses. ...Plant pathologists meeting in Anaheim, CA to discuss agricultural security, food safety, and more
...l address factors that influence establishment and persistence of human pathogens on fruit and vegetables from pre-harvest through processing and storage. Challenges at the Urban/Ag Interface. Tuesday, August 3, 1 - 5 p.m. Eastern Time This symposium will look at problems associated with large urban populations ...West Nile takes its toll on rare bird
...ng of West Nile virus and its implications for the persistence of many wildlife species. Right now, our best option to help those species to combat the virus, is to ensure that they have high quality habitats with few human impacts, to ensure that populations remain productive and robust to stochastic events. ...Early dexamethasone exposure has long-term neurodevelopment, neuroendocrine effects
...d sequences during development, with an absence or persistence of any reflex beyond expected time of extinction typically indicating significant brain dysfunction. Measures of Stress Reactivity: In this study, increased anxiety-like behaviors were observed in single-housed DEX animals in the elevated plus ma...Danger spots identified for threatened grizzly bear
... sites are simply way too high to expect long-term persistence of grizzly bears," said Nielsen, the lead author on the paper. "Methods that identify mortality sites in most need of management or restoration are needed." Over the past century, human encroachment has destroyed their existence in much of North Amer...Plant pathologists to meet in Anaheim, CA to discuss agricultural security, food safety, and more
...l address factors that influence establishment and persistence of human pathogens on fruit and vegetables from pre-harvest through processing and storage. Microbial Forensics: Plant Pathogen Models The potential for microbes to be used with an intent to harm people, societies, or the environment has generated...New Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health established
... how oceanic processes affect the distribution and persistence of human pathogens or products of toxin-producing ...pathogens from this waste and the distribution and persistence of these pathogens is a serious threat to public health. The first two research projects to be fu...Chicken litter harbors agents that generate antibiotic multi-resistance, according to UGA study
...genes called integrons that promote the spread and persistence of clusters of varied antibiotic resistance genes. "We were surprised to find a vastly greater pool of these multi-resistance clustering agents than anyone had suspected before," said Anne Summers, a microbiologist from UGA who led the study. "Find...'Meeting of the minds' leads new era in fight against cancer
...ne, and new insights into prevention. "Thanks to persistence and determination on part of the researchers, we can better understand the intricacies of cancer that will ultimately lead to its cure," said Dr. Antman. The discussions presented during the opening plenary session, Targeting the Conquest of Cancer t...New study of land use effects on amphibian populations gets underway at UGA laboratory
...pportunity to identify major factors affecting the persistence of amphibian populations, such as differences in life history among salamanders, frogs and toads. Second, because recent research is revealing the extent and importance of upland habitat use by amphibians, this study will focus on the responses of te...Researchers discover novel form of the Rett Syndrome protein
...ratory experiment by an undergraduate student. The persistence of Dr. Minassian and the rest of the group has led to the discovery of a crucial clue in the understanding of RTT. It will now be important to prove the newly described protein's role in the disease. However, having seen first-hand the impact RSRF fu...National ocean commissioners & scientists call for overhaul of ocean policies & management
... health and survival of local wildlife. Unexpected persistence of toxic oils, long-term sub-lethal exposure, and transfer of these toxins through food chains resulted in increased mortality and decreased reproduction of salmon, seabirds and sea otters. This ecosystem approach reveals that current practices for ...Houston scientist named as rising star in chemistry
.... V. Johnson. "He is a leader in his field and his persistence and diligence are an inspiration to his colleagues and students alike." Dr. Ma is fascinated by the structure-function relationship of biological molecules. He uses computer simulation as one tool to explore this connection. One of his major breakth...Carnegie Mellon enhances Quantum Dot Corp. technology for long-term, live-animal imaging
...be digested away, so we were pleased with the long persistence of fluorescence, as well as the large increase in circulating time caused by increasing the thickness of the outer polymer coat." Both these features enabled the quantum dots to deposit effectively within tissues, Ballou noted. First commercialized ......as well. The researchers also demonstrate that the persistence of normal cycling during constant darkness depends on a protein (called PDF) secreted by the ventral lateral cells. The PDF neuropeptide protein was thought to connect the molecular expression pattern of the ventral lateral neurons with the manifesta......ght into the maintenance of memory cells and their persistence at the site of chronic inflammatory disease. TITLE: CD28 costimulation independence of target organ versus circulating memory antigen-specific CD4+ T cells AUTHOR CONTACT: Andrew P. Fontenot University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colo...