Leader in cancer treatment and prevention research honored
...those basic chemical agents and nutrients with the potential to treat or prevent cancer, and then to take them ...s biomarkers of early neoplasia offers significant potential for identification of individuals at high risk for cancer. This technology serves as a sensitive bio...Potential for enhanced sequestration of carbon in soils supports evaluations
...ty of land-use practices have apparently favorable potential for increasing carbon dioxide uptake, including intensifying cropping, adding organic material to soil, conservation tillage, and afforestation and grassland establishment. Initial cost estimates of some of these practices appear low, but many other ...Landmark gene agreement announced by Samoan government and UC Berkeley for anti-AIDS drug Prostratin
...died by scientists around the world because of its potential to force the AIDS virus out of hibernation in the body's immune cells and into the line of fire of anti-AIDS drugs now in use. "Prostratin is Samoa's gift to the world," explained Samoan Minister of Trade Joseph Keil. "We are pleased to accept the Un...Landmark agreement between Samoa and UC Berkeley could help search for AIDS cure
...died by scientists around the world because of its potential to force the AIDS virus out of hibernation in the body's immune cells and into the line of fire of anti-AIDS drugs now in use. "Prostratin is Samoa's gift to the world," explained Samoan Minister of Trade Joseph Keil. "We are pleased to accept the Un...Circulation of 'disaster myths' in Haiti could hinder appropriate disposal of bodies
... to a public health researcher who has studied the potential risks at length. Although most of the media coverage of the disaster has been responsible and accurate, there have been some reports which wrongly state that dead bodies can cause epidemics. 'Fear that dead bodies cause epidemics in the surviving pop...New study shows hope for treating inhalant abuse
...nts. These results broaden the promise of GVG as a potential treatment for a variety of addictions. The study w...eroin. "The findings of this study extend the potential value of GVG to treat addiction," says Stephen Dewey, the Brookhaven Lab neuroanatomist who led the ...Lycopene slows human prostate tumour growth in mice and combined with vitamin E is even better
...red it would be essential to verify the compound's potential to really prevent the development of cancer in a mouse model. "However, our data fit in with the general picture that lycopene and vitamin E may have chemopreventative effects on prostate cancer. Therefore we would certainly recommend that all men r...Belgian researchers explore revolutionary approach to angiogenesis
... cancer drugs and more effective radiotherapy. The potential for exploiting tumour blood vessels has been made ... do this. "What this means is that we may have the potential to use drugs to selectively exploit these blood vessels against the tumour instead of, or before, ki...Chemical derived from vitamin-E shows early promise as cancer drug
...ions and analyses for its preventive and treatment potential by researchers receiving support from the Rapid Access to Preventive Intervention Development (RAPID) program of the National Cancer Institute. "Our research is promising at this stage, but there's a lot of further investigations that have t...Researchers find color sensitive atomic switch in bacteria
...term, the novel protein found in Anabaena has the potential to be used in nano-machinery as a color-sensor; however the authors point out that this practical application is years in the future. First author of the paper is Lutz Vogeley, a graduate student in the UC Irvine Department of Molecular Biology and B...DNA lends scientists a hand, revealing new chemical reactions
...that a single researcher can evaluate thousands of potential chemical reactions in a two-day experiment. "A con...ated synthesis can be used to evaluate hundreds of potential chemical reactions simultaneously, in a single solution. "We had assumed that DNA-templated synthesi...Alzheimer's disease is not accelerated aging
...e of multiple factors. "We need to look at them as potential separate causes that interact with each other." He added that the field is moving toward integrating divergent research methods to relate underlying molecular events to behavioral changes. "I'm very interested in learning what these multiple ...UT Southwestern biochemist honored with NIH Director's Pioneer Award
...d avenues of research that carry a relatively high potential for failure, but that also possess a greater chance for truly groundbreaking discoveries. It is one component of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research, which provides a framework of the NIH's priorities in identifying the most compelling opportunities...New molecular link key to cellular proteins involved in cancer progression, other diseases
...xpression of a gene can go awry and may identify a potential target for treatment in certain cancers," said the study's senior author Dr. Yi Zhang, associate professor of biochemistry and biophysics in UNC's School of Medicine and member of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The new findings appea...Safety of isoflavones in dietary supplements targeted by Illinois initiative
...gations on animal models, looking for a balance of potential effectiveness and safety issues," Helferich said. ... a project focusing on adipose development and the potential for phytoestrogens to alter development and/or produce long-term changes in the amount and function ...Cancer vaccine based on pathogenic listeria bacteria shows promise targeting metastases
... research reports suggesting their significance as potential targets for cancer treatment. The listeria-based cancer vaccine work was sponsored by Cerus Corp., with support for Portnoy from the U.S. Public Health Service. Portnoy also serves as a consultant for Cerus. Coauthors on the paper are Dirk Brocksted...Researchers identify protein promoting vascular tumor growth
...mage. Surgical removal is too dangerous because of potential bleeding complications and skin loss. "Most ...cation of the role of MCP-1 expression has obvious potential for other tumors, as well," Gordillo said. "The concept could be applicable to a broad variety of tu...Study: Emission of smog ingredients from trees is increasing rapidly
...st." The findings also could raise questions about potential strategies for developing "green" fuels. One idea for cutting greenhouse gas emissions is to create "biofuels" from renewable tree plantations; however, these plantations may lead to increased ozone levels, the authors note. The findings lend support...Far more men than women favor routine paternity testing at birth
...this mistrust that comes in," he said. "It has the potential to break up families and may not be in the male's best interest." ......f an individual's "originality, creativity and the potential to do more in the future." It is the Foundation...toward producing a protein, points to numerous new potential targets for drug and vaccine therapy. DeRisi is acutely aware of the need for such th...