3,500 Earth And Space Scientists To Report Latest Findings At Boston Meeting
...nts. The discussion of Boston's earthquake risks will be part of a series ofpresentations on earthquake hazards in eastern and central United States theafternoon of Wednesday, May 27. On Friday afternoon, May 29, ocean scientists will discuss progress inthe Boston Harbor cleanup experiment...Health Effects Of Consuming Alcohol, Dairy Foods, And Iron-Fortified Products ToBe Debated
CHICAGO--The potential health benefits and risks of consuming light to moderateamounts of alcohol, dairy foods, and iron-fortified products will be discussedat the Institute of Food Technologists' (IFT's) 1998 Annual Meeting & FOOD EXPOin Atlanta in June. The benefits of light to moderate...Perkin-Elmer To Introduce New Instrument Based On Breakthrough DNA Analysis Technology
...sexpressed in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertaintiesthat may affect the operations, performance, development, and results ofPerkin-Elmer's and the new company's businesses include but are not limitedto (1) complexity and uncertainty regarding the development of new high-technologyprod...Antimicrobial Resistance: Issues And Options
...ne a drug's effectiveness; and on the benefits and risks of reducing antimicrobial dose and duration of therapy. Research also is needed on the human health effects of widespread agricultural use of antibiotics. A separate study on the use of antibiotics in chicken, cattle, and other food animals and pro......e contains forward-looking statements that involve risks anduncertainties, including the timing and results...ociated withliquidity, capital resources and other risks are detailed in Targeted Genetics'filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). E...Climate Change May Impact Waterborne Diseases
...with Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks and the increased risks with global warming. "So far, there is no medication to cure Crypto, tests for the organismare not routinely done on water supplies, and current detection technology isnot always reliable," says Kocagil. Evaluating what is known about......secontains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. TheCompany's actual results may differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are notlimited to, those discussed in this press release, as well as other risk...Computers, GIS Help Prevent Ground Water Contamination
... computer model that rated pesticide contamination risks in Indiana, county by county. The model was good, but not good enough. By combining an updated computer model with GIS data, Engel pulled together and analyzed detailed data on the state's geology, watersheds, soil types, climate and more. The co...New Analytical Methods Indicate Higher Folic Acid Concentration In Beans And Peas
...ay an important role during pregnancy,lowering the risks of certain serious birth defects. Studies on the mentalfunctions of the elderly suggest that increased consumption of folate-richfoods may improve their cognitive abilities. These factors, coupled withimproved measurement techniques, could help ...Largest Generation Of Adolescents Faces Reproductive Health Risks
...eight. Early childbearing poses significant health risks for adolescents, who aresocially and physiological...marriage postponed, young people are exposed tothe risks of premarital intercourse for longer periods of time, and are atgreater risk of unintended pregnanci...Ligand Scientists Discover Tissue-Selective Female Hormone Mimics
...erially from those described as a result ofcertain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation (a) studies inanimals may not translate to human results; (b) that early in vivo assay resultsmay not be predictive of any results in animals or humans; (c) that these or anypotential products under de...Body Building: Tissue Engineered Organs A Heartbeat Away
...plantable valves will substantiallyreduce the high risks of heart valve surgery. While some engineered tissues arealready on the market, other tissues -- such as cardiac muscle -- have beendifficult to reproduce. Sefton, who initiated the partnership, feels significantresults can be achieved more quickly t...USGS Scientists Find New Invasive Fish Species In Florida
...e waterways and the eel's biology pose substantial risks of the species becoming established there, Nico said. In North America, the species is sometimes kept as an aquarium fish, although scientists can only speculate that the species may have escaped or been released into the state's waters. In 1995, sw...Gene-Toxin Link May Shed Light On Cause Of Parkinson's Disease
... Neuroepidemiology, potential risks for developing Parkinson's disease with dementia (PD+D) include pesticide exposure and at least one defective copy of a gene called CYP 2D6 29B+. This gene activates a series of enz...System Offers Breath Of Relief To Workers
... if they need tocontrol the area for environmental risks to prevent further exposure." Pacific Northwest researchers created the monitoring system by couplingits technology with a commercial mass spectrometer and an exhaled breathanalysis device developed by Battelle, which operates Pacific Northwe...Scientists, Philosophers Discuss How To Evaluate Data, Error
...h may yield very different assessments of what the risks are in the firstplace. That is why this session of ours at the ESA is so fascinating and istruly interdisciplinary. Philosophers of science whose business it is tounderstand and explain scientific data and uncertain inference are being calledupon to ......lly. Investors are also directed to considerother risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed by Vertex with theSecurities and Exchange Commission....New Environmental Monitoring System To Reduce Costs And Improve Efficiency
..., researchers said it will reducehealth and safety risks and help ensure environmental compliance. "Right now the only way technicians have for field analysis is to go outand take samples, bring them back to the laboratory and perform wetchemistry tests," said Nile Hartman, a principal research engineer a......ibute to "accurateassessment and interpretation of risks and substantively advance understandingof health professionals and the public about the implications andappropriateness of genetic susceptibility testing," he said. Fiddler believes that as access and familiarity with the Internetincreases, "...... "While everyone who smokes experiences higher risks of bladder cancer,this study suggests there may be...netically defined subgroups thatsuffer much higher risks than the general population," Dr. Taylor said. Thoughthis is a preliminary study, the authors point...