Book examines ethical, advocacy issues in biomedical research
...potential outcomes of research are exaggerated and risks are downplayed. "There is a widely held faith that research will rescue us from the burdens of being human - from the illnesses, suffering and death that go along with our status as biological organisms," she says. "This book describes some of the c...Genes passed from crops to weeds persist for generations
...ation, in turn posing possible risks to crops. These results suggest that biotech companies should steer clear of developing transgenic radish varieties with beneficial traits that could be passed on to ...American Chemical Society meets August 26-30 in Chicago
...the flavor of nutritional beverages including, the risks and benefits of herbal drinks and herbal foods; Recent advances in fuel cells and fuel processes that emphasize clean transport systems of the future; Chemical contaminants affecting the air, land and water in the Great Lakes region; The rol...Gene therapy may be a tool to prevent blindness
...e the abnormal blood vessels. But, in addition to risks associated with surgery, the treatments do nothing to attack the underlying stimuli for blood vessel growth, Campochiaro says. "As a result, the blood vessels tend to come back," he says. "Even with initially successful treatments, many patients st...Alternative therapy use by Parkinson's patients
...munication about the potential benefits, costs and risks of alternative therapies," said Reich. In addition, Parkinson's patients who use alternative therapies tend to be younger, more educated and have higher incomes than patients who don't use alternative therapies. The researchers found no relationshi...Computerized tool helps predict outcome of treatment for early stage prostate cancer
...m will provide a beneficial tool to help weigh the risks and benefits of brachytherapy," said Peter Scardino, MD, Chairman of the Department of Urology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and senior author of the study. However, the study authors emphasize that the development of the present nomogram was based o...Purple potato boost for organic food industry
...ers many farmers from growing potatoes because the risks are so high.That is why supermarkets have a very limited supply of organically-grown potatoes. There is little choice of variety and stocks frequently run out, said Professor Leifert, adding that it was too early to say whether prices might come down...Leading snake expert dies at 38
...nt and zeal for his work never wavered despite the risks he faced. I am comforted only by the fact that he was doing what he loved most." He added, "This is a huge loss to the entire scientific community." Dr. Slowinski was born on November 15, 1962. He received his B.S. from the University of Kansas i...Monarch butterflies, corn pollen coexist in cornfields
...t have the data to come to the conclusion that the risks are negligible," said Oberhauser, a research associate in the department of ecology, evolution and behavior. The researchers examined milkweed and monarch densities in various habitats--cornfields, cornfield edges, other agricultural fields and nona...Opportunities and risks of genetically modified food
...en genetic engineering. It comments on conceivable risks resulting from the cultivation and consumption of ...requirements as traditional products. So potential risks have to be identified and assessed at an early stage. In this context, the Senate commission recomme...UK researchers raise hopes of preserving fertility for women with cancer
..., may help to confirm clinical decisions about the risks of transplanting ovarian tissue back into cancer patients. "Our patients were deliberately selected for having high-risk disease and in the three years following tissue harvesting, half have died of lymphoma. So the study was based on worst-case sce......l may be forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements... from those described in this press release due to risks and uncertainties that exist in Introgens operations and business environment, including, but withou...Plant health scientists issue statement in support of biotechnology
... statement also calls for placing consideration of risks associated with plant disease management through biotechnology in perspective with other disease management approaches, including social, economic, and environmental issues and concerns. Biotechnology must be practiced in a responsible way, respect...Virginia Tech leads global effort to sort out social, economic impacts of agricultural biotechnology
...hnologies, and hinder the spread of ones where the risks appear to be unacceptable compared to the potential benefits," Norton says. The research will begin by collecting information concerning attitudes of producers and consumers through surveys and focus groups. Researchers will then develop a framework ...Estrogen doesnt prevent second strokes: protective effects of hormone replacement therapy challenged
...g. Additional information about the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy is expected from the Womens Health Initiative (WHI), a long-term prospective study of more than 27,000 healthy postmenopausal women that is examining whether estrogen or an estrogen/progestin combination can help preven...Introgens gene drug demonstrates tumor growth control
...l may be forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements... from those described in this press release due to risks and uncertainties that exist in Introgens operations and business environment, including, but withou...New UI center to study effects of exposure to toxicants in fish
...s, many of these people are largely unaware of the risks associated with eating the fish, Schantz said.Researchers will be looking specifically at the effect of eating contaminated fish on the motor, sensory and mental development of the refugees children. They also will study, in laboratory rodents, the ......at maintenance of glycaemic control may reduce the risks of CV complications associated with type 2 diabetes5,6, comments Dr Peter Tasker of Primary Care Diabetes UK. New treatments that increase the bodys sensitivity to insulin address this problem and may therefore impact on cardiovascular risk factors. ...Alternative to hormone replacement therapy shows promising results
...ith their doctors to weigh the benefits versus the risks of each," said Clarkson. "Our study is significant because it adds to the current knowledge about these choices." Tibolone, which is considered an alternative to hormone replacement therapy for women concerned about breast cancer, is approved in 19 E......ors alone account for only 20 to 40 percent of our risks for developing some form of cancer. Factors in our environment, such as diet, smoking and chemical pollutants, interact with our genetics to account for the other 60 to 80 percent of risk. "The work of the Hutchinson Center/UW Toxicogenomics Consorti...