UC Riverside researcher takes snapshots of the movement of molecules in a billionth of a second
...mportant process in surface science, playing a key role in processes as diverse as the formation of crystals and the activity of catalysts. "This is very basic research but it has implications for many other areas in science," said Bartels. "Catalysts, like the one in the exhaust system in every car, ar...New discovery may help transplants survive
...hat causes corneal transplant rejection. VEGFR-3's role in activating the immune response in the cornea is the most recent in a series of discoveries by Dana and his research team in their exploration of the immune response to corneal transplants. In the normal immune response, cells known as antigen-pr......ical models, Dobson will also discuss the possible role of pathogens in shaping populations. From the infl... (Indiana University-Bloomington) will examine the role of genetics, especially those from the mother, in the development and sharing of particular behavior......h steppe rangelands. The lands also play a role in oil and gas production. A majority of leases for gas and oil development are on federal lands in regions such as the Wyoming Basin and eastern Great Basin. Discussing a recent analysis under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, Sean Finn, alo...Related productivity tools complement computed tomography in lung cancer detection
...ntrast agents, which have always played a critical role in superior image acquisition, especially in modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound. The use of contrast agents, in turn, enables better diagnoses of diseases. Recently, scientists demonstrated a novel nanometer scale cont...Huge market for forest moss raises concerns
...eated moss samples. And moss may play an important role in nutrient cycling that is not yet fully understood." Moss also holds about 10 times its weight in water, Muir said, and acts as a natural sponge, a hydrologic buffer to help control the flow of water in forests. Some threatened species su...Activated signaling pathway may predict lung cancer patients' response to gefitinib
...her prospective studies are needed to evaluate the role of other associated markers and to assess the imp...th NSCLC and also whether phosphorylated Akt has a role in predicting gefitinib sensitivity. Although this new report is interesting, they write, "the findi...Other highlights in the August 4 JNCI
...yndrome have been linked to breast cancer, but the role of other biomarkers, such as HDL cholesterol is not known. Anne-Sofie Furberg, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Troms in Norway, and colleagues analyzed data from a Norwegian cohort of nearly 39,000 women over a follow-up period of 21 years. Low le...JCI table of contents, 2 August, 2004
...une cell called CD4+ T cells. Investigation of the role other immune cells might play in the pathogenicity...f Virginia Health Science Center, investigate what role another type of immune cell, the B cells, may play in the development inflammatory bowel disease. Fo...Genetic discovery could dramatically reduce need for liver transplants in children
...ulin genes are suppressed, pointing to a potential role of cytokines (proteins that control inflammation) secreted by disease-fighting blood cells in the origin and development of the disease. In other words, infants with biliary atresia are prone to develop an inflammatory response against themselves, ac...Study shows impact of emotionally healthy fathers when mothers' poor mental health affects children
...pital Medical Center study points to the important role fathers play in their children's emotional and behavioral health. The study shows that a father in good mental health can substantially reduce the negative influence of a mother's poor mental health on a child's behavioral and emotional well-being. "...MSU group reviews Berkeley venture into brave new science funding world
...lity. Begin the difficult task of determining the role a public land-grant university should play in the 21st century. The review "External Review of the Collaborative Research Agreement between Novartis Agricultural Discovery Institute, Inc., and The Regents of the University of California" was conduc...Two enzymes key to calorie-burning, Brown research shows
...e known for about a decade that PC1 and PC2 play a role in peptide processing, we did not know their importance in activating neuropeptides so key to energy balance. It's a thrilling finding." The National Institutes of Health funded the research in Nillni's laboratory. It was conducted at Brown Medical S...UCSB professor and director receives two national awards
...ng his directorship of NCEAS. "Clearly its present role and prominence reflects Jim's efforts, imagination... well as his research contributions. "The present role and prominence of NCEAS reflects Jim's broad background and open, consensus-building leadership styl...Dr. Brenda Milner promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada
...res. Dr. Milner is particularly interested in the role of the right hemisphere in remembering the locatio... She continues to be an inspirational mentor and a role model for scientists. This is a promotion within the Order. ......ancers. The p53 transcription factor plays a vital role in preventing cancer onset, by stimulating cells to commit suicide when their DNA is damaged by chemicals or UV exposure. Because YY1 prevents p53 from removing pre-cancerous cells, YY1 represents a hitherto unsuspected candidate for a source of p53-......rain damage, but whether JIP1 plays a more general role in the response of the body to stress is unclear. ... the body," explains Dr. Davis. To investigate the role of JIP1 in obesity and insulin resistance, the researchers used a strain of mice in which both copie...Warmer weather, human disturbances interact to change forests
...urbances such as logging also will play a critical role in how these sylvan ecosystems change over time. ...wind damage will continue to play a very important role in shaping forests. "Harvesting helped create the forests we know today, and will continue to be a p...Parents are top influence on soft-drink consumption among kids
...ren. "Research has shown that parents are primary role models for kids and that includes their eating habits, too," said registered dietitian and ADA Spokesperson Althea Zanecosky. "Parents need to be aware of what their kids are consuming and encourage foods and beverages that are packed with nutrients....Ottawa's leadership in biomedical and health research has paid off
... to Ottawa's commitment to research and leadership role in funding biomedical and health research over the past 5 years, according to an article published today in the prestigious journal EMBO reports. But to keep up the momentum and continue to grow in innovation and high-quality research, the federal go...