Researchers discover protein that dissolves amyloid fibers
...east for hundreds of thousands of years, they must serve some sort of evolutionary purpose and that's where Hsp104 comes in. Hsp104 belongs to a class of proteins that sometimes are influenced by environmental factors. It is conceivable, Shorter explains, that a yeast cell in one type of environment can ...Plant pathologists to meet in Anaheim, CA to discuss agricultural security, food safety, and more
...ure industry, experiences many such challenges. To serve as a model for similar situations throughout the U.S., pathologists will present their learnings from California's experience. Organic Foods--From Production to Market Organic farming is one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. agriculture, wi...Gene expression profiling may predict head, neck cancer recurrence
...ified four tumor gene expression patterns that may serve as biomarkers of prognosis, including tumor recurrence or metastasis, for patients with head and neck squamous cell cancer and for whom aggressive therapy might be best. Dr. Charles M. Perou, assistant professor of genetics and pathology and laborato......r learning environment for some students, and they serve underrepresented minorities extremely well." Undergraduate biology is not well-funded nationally, notes Stephen Barkanic, director of HHMI's undergraduate science education program. "Public and private funders tend to focus their support on research...Field Museum gives Parker/Gentry Award to Chinese conservationist
...tural heritage and whose actions and approach can serve as a model to others. The Award bears the names of the late Theodore A. Parker III and Alwyn Gentry, ardent conservationists and leading naturalists. Parker, an ornithologist, and Gentry, a botanist, died on August 3, 1991, while surveying hill fore......Nizhny Novgorod built the integrated circuits that serve as a model of the agile controller. McKenna explains that it represents a "weakly chaotic system" of neurons coupled in a pattern that enables the controller to emulate the function of the olivo-cerebellar system. The controller can be used to repli...New insights on sirtuins, involved in gene expression and aging
...pears to be a binding site that, if blocked, would serve to activate the protein. Using virtual libraries o...ith structures that might bind to this pocket and serve as Sir2 activators. With senior author Marmorstein, the equally contributing lead authors were Keha...Expression of Rb2/p130 and VEGF could serve as potential liver cancer prognosticators
...) in hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) could serve as important independent prognostic markers in determining the aggressiveness of the cancer, according to researchers at the Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine in the Center for Biotechnology at Temple University ( http://www...Nonalcoholic beverages may impart cardiovascular benefits without the negative effects of alcohol
...ore," he said, "perhaps nonalcoholic beverages can serve as an alternative, providing health benefits without the negative implications of alcohol use and abuse."...Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop DOE leadership-class computing capability for science
...aid Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham. It will serve to revitalize the U.S. effort in high-end computing. The supercomputer will be open to the scientific community for research. ORNL won the award in a peer-reviewed competition with three other Office of Science national laboratories. In response to...Crop rotation may help wait out soil pathogen deadly to pumpkins
... rotating the 14 resistant vegetable varieties may serve to wait out the pathogen until it is safe to once again plant pumpkins or other crops susceptible to P. capsici. "Crop rotation is already being used by pumpkin growers as an important component of disease management," Babadoost said. "Most pumpkin ...New research at UNC shows ribosomes do not function as conventional enzymes
...ed, key intracellular particles known as ribosomes serve as mechanical matchmakers or readout devices rather than acting chemically to speed up reactions in the body the way enzymes do, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers and colleagues have discovered. A report on the findings by Drs. ...Studies show success of Mectizan partnerships
...Merck through the Mectizan Donation Program should serve as a model for other companies and aid organizations seeking to prevent and treat other illnesses worldwide, such as AIDS and malaria. The studies are published in the current issue the journal Tropical Medicine and International Health. On May 14, 2...Using science to restore habitat for declining species
...ctive cycle that often requires a specific fish to serve as a host for the parasitic larva stage. Through painstaking research and underwater photography, SRS researchers Wendell Haag and Mel Warren are revealing the methods that mussels use to lure specific fish species close enough to "infect" them with ...Tiny beetle wreaks havoc on Texas ornamental tree nurseries
...are more likely to survive the infestation but may serve as staging base for the beetle to attack nearby younger trees. For this reason, the general control strategy is to cut down and destroy any infested trees immediately. If local ordinances permit, burning the tree is the best way to ensure the beetle...Gene therapy reduces drinking in rats with genetic predisposition to 'alcoholism'
...iated with a reduction in alcohol drinking and may serve as a protective factor against alcoholism," Thanos said....Could vitamins raise levels of bad cholesterol? Animal study suggests they might
... for unintended outcomes of oxidant therapy should serve as a warning against proceeding with such treatment in the absence of clinical-trial evidence of benefit and safety." The new study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Fi...What it Takes: Design principles to broaden participation in SET
...l and fulfills its mission to "advance science and serve society" through initiatives in science policy; in...ience-based research and analysis ensure we better serve our clients' and the community's needs. ( http://www.air.org ). Advancement Via Individual Determi...Researchers describe long-perplexing 'magic spot' on bacteria
...pression in bacteria," she said. "Knowing this can serve as a basis for a new type of antibiotics. In related work reported in a recent issue of the Journal of Bacteriology, Artsimovitch led a team of researchers in learning how a protein that is specific to illness-causing bacteria might provide another p...Protein-centric drug development and functional glycomics enrich biopharmaceuticals pipeline
...h to navigate within the body. Thereby, they could serve as effective carriers of active ingredients for cancer treatment. However, dealing with the toxicity of trace nanoparticles that could be left behind in the body, is a major concern. Another promising technique is nano-sized dendrimers that...