Obesity in Costa Rican children 'alarming,' likely future health burden
... affects young individuals, who have a key role in promoting economic development."...Cheap coffee is lousy for tigers, elephants, rhinos Science says
... November, 2002, Congress passed joint resolutions promoting a global strategy to address the coffee crisis. Consumers can do their part by purchasing "green" coffee that is certified and provides a fair price to farmers. "If we do not act soon, our next cup of java may have the bitter taste of extinction," s...Purification of signaling protein may boost tissue engineering
...erapy. The research on Wnt activation and its role promoting the development of blood-forming (hematopoietic) stem cells was reported in two related articles published online on April 28, 2003, in Nature . Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator Roel Nusse and Karl Willert at Stanford University School...Antibody coated stent a breakthrough in cardiovascular treatment
...wed that antibody coated stents were successful in promoting healing and preventing restenosis, we knew this could potentially impact a large number of patients suffering from coronary artery disease." "If the implantation of the coated stent works in humans like it has in animals, it will be one of the bigges...Automated imaging of brain tissue, high-quality glimpses inside arteries
...es at a more frequent rate than the excimer laser, promoting the creation of a more uniform annealed film. Moreover, the femtosecond approach uses near-infrared light, as opposed to the excimer laser's UV light, which results in undesirable heating and may degrade the substrate on which the polysilicon film i...Latest research in gene therapy presented at 6th Annual ASGT meeting
...rown to almost 3,000 members. ASGT is committed to promoting and fostering the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas related to gene therapy and encouraging the general field of research involving gene. For more information, contact John Gardner ( jgardner@execinc.com ) 414/278-1341 or visit the...Consumer education and development of bio-sensitive alternatives can revive the plastics industry
...Besides recycling, the industry needs to invest in promoting biodegradable resins and developing re-cycling systems to convert plastic bags into reusable scrap or burn them for energy. The collaboration of two leading chemical companies in the U.S. is already using the nation's abundant corn supply to produce...Fiber-boosted formula for piglets shows promise in battle against infant diarrhea
...ased intestinal structure and function, as well as promoting resistance against invading pathogens. These pre-clinical results are encouraging but far from leading to changes in infant formulas, Tappenden said. "By our results, we could see that adding dietary fiber does not seem to alter the development of a...Affymetrix to support AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize
...ctiveness of the prize in inspiring innovation and promoting engagement in the scientific enterprise." "We received this coveted award in 1992 for the publication of microarray technology and now are enthusiastic to support its continued legacy," said Stephen P.A. Fodor, Ph.D., Founder, Chairman and CEO of Aff...Ancient pollen yields insight into forest biodiversity
...otheses of neutrality and stability as key factors promoting community assembly and diversity." Scientist James Clark and graduate student Jason McLachlan of Duke University, published their findings in this week's issue of the journal Nature. According to Clark, the purpose of their study was to address a cen...Plants and people share a molecular signaling system, researchers discover
...th inhibiting the opening of the plant's pores and promoting their closure. In addition, Assmann and her team discovered that, in plants as in humans, a G-protein signaling pathway is critical for the sensing of S1P produced by sphingosine kinase. By studying in the model plant species, Arabidopsis, plants gen...UGA scientists discover gene that maintains genome integrity by limiting DNA replication
...ound that CUL-4 controls proper DNA replication by promoting the degradation of a protein called CDT-1 that is required for the initiation of DNA replication. There are five genes in the cullin family, CUL-1 through CUL-5, and they are involved in the degradation of other cellular proteins. They have been know...Radiology's role in gene therapy: Image and deliver
...on oncologists and related scientists committed to promoting excellence through education and by fostering research, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care. The Society's headquarters are located at 820 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, Ill. 60523-2251. ( http://www.rsna.org ). For information on radiology p...Journal announces scientific releases
...e immunologic, hemostatic and vascular systems, by promoting research, clinical care, education, training, and advocacy in hematology. WHERE: Available on-line at www.eurekalert.org WHEN: Starting June 24, 2003 CONTACT: Aimee Frank 202-955-6222, x2527 afrank@spectrumscience.com For more informa...Public Library of Science acts to increase public access to scientific research
...h year in scientific and medical research. PLoS is promoting a new model for scientific publishing where all scientific and medical publications would be freely available to read and use through online public libraries of science. The campaign received a substantial boost today when Representative Martin O. S...New science at K-State attracts $4.2 million from National Science Foundation
...nt will aim at elevating research capabilities and promoting collaboration among many Kansas scientists. To that end, the Center will host meetings, workshops and seminars for professionals, and be a training facility for students and postdoctoral researchers in lipidomic strategies and mass spectrometry techn...Brown and MBL create an alliance for teaching and research
... and their applications to eliminating disease and promoting transition to sustainable management of the Earth's resources." "Partnering with Brown may be one of the most significant events in the history of the Marine Biological Laboratory," said Speck. "Developing a joint graduate program like this one is a ...New marine protected area to safeguard world's largest fish
...nservation International's Ecotourism Program. "By promoting marine education in local schools and supporting eco-friendly tourism, they have set an example for how conservation, local communities and responsible travel can work in harmony to save the marine environment." The region surrounding Little Water ...An old, familiar love nest helps sexual success
...l Society is an independent United Kingdom academy promoting the natural and applied sciences. The Cornell researchers put 26 male Japanese quail, a species already well established in neuroendocrine research, with females in two sets of cages. In one set, the males had mated with females before, but they had ......ill hopefully reveal a useful, specific target for promoting axon growth following nerve injury or degeneration." As the researchers learn more of the specifics about how semaphorin-7a differs from its relatives, they also hope to redraw their picture of how semaphorins as a family affect nerve development thr...