Designer diets: ACS symposium will explore relationships between diet and genes, August 28-29
... future may be custom-tailored to the shape of our personal genetic profiles. Scientists believe the emerging science of nutrigenomics, which studies interactions between genes and diet, may lead to better treatments for diseases including diabetes, cancer and heart disease. The new field will be the subject ......is of highly sensitive, wearable sensors to detect personal exposure to certain synthetic organic chemicals, r... they're never going to be the basis for measuring personal exposure. We wanted to create something that could be worn like a badge, like those worn to detect r...Montana State University begins major trout and salmonid book collection
...Animals," published in Rome. "This is one of my personal favorites," Morton said as he pulled an 1839 edition of "The Fly Fisher's Entomology" from the shelf, "because the hand-colored illustrations are so exquisite." To date the collection comprises the library's original acquisitions plus two large don...Presbyterians vote in favor of fetal, embryonic, and stem cell research
...re not available for donation to another woman for personal or medical reasons, or because a donor is not available. Again, the sale or commercialization of embryonic tissue should be legally prohibited. Conclusion Therefore, the 213th General Assembly (2001) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), affirms the ...Worlds largest scientific society convenes its regional meeting June 11-13 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
...ronment when we dispose of our cosmetics and other personal care products? The presenters will discuss the formation of reactive species in sunlit natural water from these products and pharmaceutical compounds. (Kristopher McNeill and Brian L. Stender, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 207 Ple...Gene chips accurately diagnose four complex childhood cancers
...ed childhood cancers and fed them into an ordinary personal computer that runs the neural network software. The computer performed a mathematical calculation that systemically identified the pattern produced by each cancer type. Each time the mass of data was run through the computer, the neural network beca...Dopamine-dampening gene linked to prefrontal inefficiency, schizophrenia
...hdrawal, flattened emotions and loss of social and personal care skills. Although its cause remains a mystery, evidence suggests that it is at least 80% heritable, stemming from complex interactions among several genes and non-genetic influences. Several chromosomal regions have been implicated, but none hav......since August 2000 is now available on any handheld personal digital assistant (PDA) system using the Palm operating system. The initial version was launched last month for Microsoft Pocket-PC. The ABX Guide has more than 12,000 registered users and recorded 1.6 million hits in April, an increase of 600% s...National survey reveals profound lack of scientific knowledge
...f human activities, and suggest positive steps for personal involvement. Methodology Twelve questions were added on to the omnibus survey, The Harris Poll. This Harris Poll was conducted by telephone within the United States between March 22 and March 26, 2001, among a nationwide cross section of 1,011 adul...New Zealand aircraft to fly mission to USA McMurdo Station
...ional Science Foundation (NSF). At their request, personal information and information about their medical conditions is being kept confidential. The RNZAF is undertaking the mission at the request of NSF through the New Zealand Antarctic Institute. NSF manages the U.S. Antarctic Program. New Zealand an...Study points to positive results from vitamin D supplements for MS sufferers
...tient, it would be best to continue to follow your personal physician's advice," says the College of Health and Human Development faculty member. Since vitamin D can be toxic in high doses, it would not be a good idea to begin taking vitamin D pills available over-the-counter in large amounts. "On the other...New light shed on vitamin A's role in the body's natural defenses
...cesses. "Patients should continue to follow their personal physician's advice," she adds. "Vitamin A is a potent drug as well as a nutrient." ...European Parliament calls for action in epilepsy
...sy.' 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 parliamentary health issues, campaigning to improve existing legislation - particularly within the wo...Chemical flame retardant found in salmon
...ics for electronic circuit boards and housings for personal computers and television sets. PBDEs are also used as flame retardants in clothing and other textiles, home appliances and business machines, upholstered furniture, carpets and wall coverings, and automobiles. It is believed that PBDEs enter the envi...Offspring of men with birth defects twice as likely to have defects, too
...d offspring through the Norwegian system of unique personal identification numbers. The investigators grouped the birth defects recorded into 24 categories. Cleft lip, genitalia defects, limb defects and clubfoot (in which the foot is twisted out of position) were the four most common recurring defects t...Pauling Centenary to recognize scientist, humanitarian
...rthyism and the Cold War, required a great deal of personal courage but eventually led to passage of the nuclear test ban treaties of the 1960s, Lawson said. And they would earn Pauling his second Nobel Prize in 1963, for peace. Pauling is the only person who has ever received two unshared Nobel Prizes. Late ...UF study shows all-time high number of shark attacks last year
...s, finding the ISAF's Web site and e-mailing their personal stories, Burgess said. The Web site is part of the museum's fishes Web site, which receives more than 3 million hits a month and has a shark attack questionnaire that can be downloaded and filled out in four different languages. "Assuming they...First FDA approved, non-drug treatment for high-blood pressure now available
... link cables that enable patients to connect their personal computer to the RespeRate device and blood pressure monitor. Once connected, patients can transfer data to a secure Internet-based website sponsored by InterCure that provides a personalized reporting system for recording treatment activities and bl...Fewer airline crashes linked to 'pilot error'
...ommuter/air taxis and general aviation (defined as personal business flights, corporate/executive flights and instructional flights, among others). They studied the sequence of events leading to the crashes and developed a mathematical model to predict the likelihood of pilot error. Overall, 371 majo...Report: auto accidents involving deer still increasing across North Carolina
...stacles, only 8 percent of such accidents involved personal injury compared with 45 percent of all crashes, Reinfurt said. Alcohol and speeding are seldom reported in crashes involving deer whereas in about 30 percent of fatal crashes alcohol is involved. Half the accidents occurred among drivers ages 26 to 4...