First dinosaur found with its body covering intact; displays primitive feathers from head to toe
...legged predators including Tyrannosaurus rex, with sharp teeth and bones strikingly similar to those of modern-day birds. This fossil radically modifies our vision of these extinct animals, said Dr. Norell, whose discoveries in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia have led to new ideas about theropods and bird ori...Say Cheese! Scientists in a ferment over cheese-starter genome
Whether sharp Cheddar or nutty Gouda, a fine cheese owes its flavor to milk-fermenting bacteria, such as the historically ancient starter Lactococcus lactis. In next months issue of Genome Research, researchers from France report the complete genome sequence of L...Studies show powerful natural anti-cancer system exists
...n food and the environment. The system hinges on a sharp boost in protective enzymes, called phase II enzymes, which can dispose of toxic chemicals. The enzymes effectively neutralize toxins' ability to damage DNA and trigger cancer, the researchers say. In two studies appearing in the current Proceeding...As the grasslands change and disappear, what happens to the birds?
...th woody areas or are open-habitat generalists. In sharp contrast, however, the team discovered that a number of birds which are endemic to grasslands declined in number in some of the study areas. Western Meadowlarks, for instance, consistently decreased in number during the study. During some parts of...Biological warfare: an emerging threat in the 21st century
...hat distributes the anthrax vaccine, have led to a sharp reduction in the military`s vaccination effort. As for smallpox, routine vaccinations in the United States ended in 1980, the year the virus was officially eradicated, so few Americans still have immunity today. The Centers for Disease Control will m...Team identifies first drug therapy for rare, precancerous stomach illness
...and his stool protein loss fell by two-thirds. The sharp rise in gastrin seen on the day after initial treatment was sustained, and - most remarkably, Coffey says - acid-producing parietal cells reappeared. Coffey cautioned that the benefit of this treatment must be confirmed in additional patients...Fishing woes will cast need for aquaculture biotech
...ll tackle box of biotechnology to meet an expected sharp rise in demand for seafood by the year 2025, said keynote speaker Yonathan Zohar at the 6-day International Marine Biotechnology Conference here. "Aquaculture, now a $45 billion industry, is the only way to supply enough seafood because of the conti...Caffeine in colas: 'The Real Thing' isn't the taste
...ing to a new Johns Hopkins study. "This stands in sharp contrast to the claim some soft drink manufacturers make that they add caffeine purely for taste," says psychopharmacologist Roland Griffiths, Ph.D., who directed the research. In a study of 25 adult cola drinkers, the scientists found that only 8 pe...Do fish farms really add to the world's supply of fish?
... appetite for such delicacies has contributed to a sharp reduction in ocean fish populations. Throughout the world, a growing number of commercial boats are returning with empty nets - unable to find enough catch to keep pace with the international demand for seafood. But while ocean fisheries are in decli...Athletes take note: Not all energy bars built the same
...ng a big rush of sugar to the blood, followed by a sharp decline. "Theoretically, energy bars produce more moderate increases and decreases in blood sugar levels than a typical candy bar," said Steve Hertzler, an associate pro...Gene tracking follows cells from embryo to adult
...origin appear cobalt blue under the microscope, in sharp contrast to the bright pink cells originating from other embryonic tissues. This clear distinction provided the investigators with the best look yet at the cells that go into forming teeth and jaws and surrounding structures. It was apparent that ne...Expect rapid, pervasive innovation in 21st century
...gtechniques can remove the fuzziness, resulting in sharp images. In other medical-related research, scientists expect to be able to merge biotechnology withcomputer science, creating a new class of miniature sensors that will dramatically speed up the searchfor therapeutic compounds from plants and animal...Clemson forum may help decide design of future space suits
... of unusually durable material that will withstand sharp edge abrasions, punctures, dust adhesion and even ultra-violet effects. And unlike the moon, Mars has an atmosphere and gravity, which means the suits can't simply be updated versions of what has been used on previous missions to the moon. Gravity w...CU studies suggest exercise protects body against negative effects of stress from brain to cell
... a challenging mountain hike cutting his hand on a sharp rock and introducing bacteria into the wound," said Fleshner. "That person's body probably would not be able to 'clean up' the infection site as quickly or efficiently as an experienced, active mountain climber's body." The fourth study headed by...Pfiesteria Event: Sea Grant and DNR officials report on attitudes and activities
... hisregion. WHEN : Monday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. sharp WHERE : The National Press Club, Edward R. Murrow Room, 13th Floor; 14th & FStreets, Washington, DC NOTE : Limited seating. Please R.S.V.P. to (202) 662-7095 or sherman@nasw.org WHY : Two years ago, outbreaks of the toxic form of Pfiester...Discovery sheds new light on species diversity in the ocean
... deeper region of cooleruniform temperature with a sharp transition between; this structure may supportmore species than the structure at the poles because it provides a greaterdiversity of zones where prey may aggregate and reproductive partners can formseparate populations. In middle latitudes, the tempe...USGS scientist awarded prestigious Marine Conservation Fellowship
... and North Pacific ecosystem, recently marked sharp declines in sea otter populations in the ecosystem. Regarded as the world's preeminent award for marine conservation, Pew fellowships are highly competitive awards targeted primarily to mid-career professionals working in mar...Birds beware! Pinecones armed and dangerous
...rest floor, only to berewarded by a prick from its sharp spines. It is interesting to learn thatbirds and other forest creatures face the same dilemma when feeding on the seedsthat these cones harbor. A new study found that pine cones, which bear theprogeny of their parent tree, have evolved highly speci...Stress Increases Blood Chemical Related To Heart Disease
...ing tests. Results showed that women experienced a sharp rise in homocysteine levels duringthe stress tests (from an average of 5.8 mol/l to an average of 6.2 mol/l). Asexpected, both heart rate and blood pressure also increased during stress. "Even during the stressful period, the concentrations of homoc......rs. While young shootscan be grazed by cattle, the sharp spines of older starthistle plants deter cowsfrom feeding. Yellow starthistle also can be toxic to horses that eat it. To control the invasive weed, scientists are attacking it with a varietyof methods -- biological, chemical and mechanical....