Pack-MULEs are toting a new look at plant evolution
...ements in the genome sequence to potentially major players in the process of evolution. It also throws out ta...variation which likely makes them newly discovered players in evolution. At MSU, Jiang will continue to look at Pack-MULEs to try to better understand what th...New way to protect brain from stroke damage
...nce that reveal acid-sensing ion channels as major players in the damage suffered by stroke victims," Xiong said. "Furthermore, we found that existing pharmacologic agents that block those channels can dramatically reduce the amount of brain injury." In the United States, stroke is the leading cause of sever...Joslin researchers clarify mechanisms for beta-cell formation
... of insulin resistance, we have identified the key players that are involved in this crucial compensatory response. Dissecting the pathways that regulate the process of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition will have therapeutic implications for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. For example, modulating one or...Advances in tumor angiogenesis Dendritic cells co-opted to the dark side
...esult, it was believed that these were mostly good players in inducing tumor rejection." But when dendritic cells are part of the tumor microenvironment, instead of stimulating an immune response, they deviate from the program and are co-opted into tumor angiogenesis. "When the dendritic cell precursors are ...Stanford researcher's findings may shed light on common, deadly birth defect
STANFORD, Calif. - Top poker players know that the face mirrors the brain. Specialists in embryonic development wouldn't disagree. In fact, because the same clumps of primordial cells mold the final features of both, a close look at a child's face can often yield clues about less visibl...University of Chicago scientists pinpoint cellular cause of SIDS
...nismal biology and anatomy. "We've now defined the players in the system." The study follows a paper published in Nature four years ago in which Ramirez and colleagues showed that the same network of respiratory cells in the brainstem controls different forms of breathing: the sigh, the gasp and normal rhyth...Herpes tool allows researchers to customize Alzheimer's vaccine
...uch experiments possible at all. The body has many players collaborating to keep the body safe from intruders, even rivaling in complexity the maze of law enforcement agencies that keep citizens safe. For the fight against terrorism, for instance, the nation relies on the CIA, FBI, Homeland Security, other f...Hopkins to found first center for comprehensive study of epigenetics
...er than Feinberg's laboratory alone. Among the key players are 15 other researchers from Hopkins and elsewhere whose work and collaborations will be critical to the center's success. "As we studied epigenetics in cancer, it became clear that we needed to 'genomicize' epigenetics, to really investigate the i...APS Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Translational Research Conference, Sept. 8-11
...une system in intestinal inflammation: Who are the players and what do they do? Innate immune responses in IBD: Role of the vasculature Cytokines, chemokines and mediators of chronic inflammation Bacterial/host interactions in the pathogenesis of IBD New therapeutic strategies in the treatment of IBD Ac...Stem cells commit to a future of fat with one signal
...ys Lane. "Now we have a way to look for all of the players that cause stem cells to commit to become fat cells." Historically, it was thought that animals, including humans, had a fixed number of fat cells deposited at birth and that the cells just "swelled" as weight increased. Within the past 10 ye...Choice of food helps hungry caterpillar
...tem is influenced by the interactions of the three players and we need to understand this to develop more environmentally friendly ways to deal with agricultural products and pests." Thinking the absence of elicitor was related to the caterpillar's food, the researchers fed H. subflexa...Researchers identify gene linked to sperm-producing stem cells in mammals
...ll, or differentiate. If we can understand all the players then maybe we could develop a drug that could block the decision to become sperm a contraceptive that would be reversible." However, Braun stressed that such products are many, many years away and will require considerable research. Researchers also...HIV takes cellular opportunities to aid infection
...ique uses a test-tube system to study the chemical players in virus infectivity, thereby allowing scientists to analyze infectivity in a setting not complicated by other cellular structures. AIDS is a major epidemic in many developing countries in Africa and Asia, and has been responsible for more than 500...Solving the mystery of the dancer mice, and cleft lip too
...rol facial development to look for other important players in the clefting process." Going from a few cells of an embryo to a full-fledged face whether human or mouse requires the cooperation of hundreds of genes turning on or off at just the right time, Jiang says. "The face develops initially from five...Inflammation, hypertension are focus of major new MCG research program
...orrectly in diabetes. These two diseases are major players for kidney damage and it's a huge problem in Western society today," Dr. Inscho said. "Our studies are designed to look at how the kidney controls its blood flow, why it's broken in hypertension and whether or not we can make the case these agents ar...Clemson dedicates biotech research complex
...sities and states, seeking to attract major-league players in this dynamic industry capable of creating jobs and revenue. Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., this week dedicates a biotech building, and science and business leaders are coming to learn about what the university and the Upstate have to off...AChemS: Cutting edge research in taste, smell, & chemical irritation
...nt Odor Boosts Basketball Performance. Basketball players who self-administered peppermint odor through the use of a Peak PerformanceTM Sports InhalerTM showed significant strides in their game. Use of the inhaler was associated with increased motivation, energy, speed, alertness, reaction time, confidence,...K-State uses geographic tools to track plant pathogens
...ponsible for cancellation of a sporting event: the players and fans at a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game couldn't see because of the aphid swarms. "No aphid has ever built up to numbers quite like that," said Reese. He contacted K-State geographer and mapping expert Shawn Hutchinson, who directs the...Final media advisory for the 4th European Breast Cancer Conference (EBCC-4)
...e only forum in Europe that involves all the major players in breast cancer and is expected to attract a record 4,000 delegates from around 80 countries worldwide. Provisional news briefing programme Tuesday 16 March 13.00hrs 1. Professor Lars Holmberg: Why breast self-examination can be harmful 2. Dr Alane......humans may react to ecological change, as they are players both acting and being acted upon by their environment. "We want to be able to understand the causes of long-term changes observed in ecological systems, and we want to develop effective mitigation or management strategies," says Kratz. "We will have ...