$18 million bioinformatics center to become weapon against deadly diseases
...brio vulnificus, another bacterium associated with shellfish and seafood that causes a diarrheal infection; Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that causes listeriasis, an infection that occurs mainly in newborn infants, the elderly and patients with a weakened immune system; Campylobacter jejuni, a ba...Highlights of American Chemical Society national meeting in Philadelphia, Aug. 22-26
...of southeastern Massachusetts known for its large shellfish and lobster habitats. Previous studies by others have observed continuous declines in lobster and other fish. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth say that they may have identified a possible culprit: They found high levels o...Research shows oceans are becoming more acidic
... especially calcifying organisms including corals, shellfish and phytoplankton. According to research presented recently at a symposium organized by UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and the International Council for Science's Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR), this in turn could disrupt m...Ecosystem bounces back from hurricanes
... quality, numbers and health of most of the area's shellfish and finfish, and the overall health of the surveye...esilience of the water quality and the finfish and shellfish inhabitants. The paper shows that although less water volume was delivered by Hurricane Fran, large ...Four new research centers to explore link between oceans and human health
... controls on these populations and how they affect shellfish toxicity. The center will also study human pathogens in Mt. Hope Bay. The center at the University of Miami, directed by Lora Fleming, will study hazardous algal blooms in subtropical ecosystems and the development of probes to identify new species ...New Woods Hole Center for Oceans and Human Health established
...tbreaks of dysentery after people eat contaminated shellfish harvested from temperate coastal waters. Research projects will be conducted in each of the Institutions but will also take advantage of the MBL's genomics facility, which will enable COHH researchers to do high volume DNA sequencing and analysis. ...ESA calls for interdisciplinary studies of GEOs
...eria, algae, fungi, grasses, trees, insects, fish, shellfish and many other non-domesticated species. Unintended effects of GEOs released into the environment remain a concern for ecologists, regulatory agencies and the public. "Understanding how genetic engineering will affect organisms living and dispersing...Tips from the Journals of the American Society for Microbiology
...j. 2004. Rapid detection of Vibrio vulnificus in shellfish and Gulf of Mexico water by real-time PCR, 70. 1: 498-507.) ************************************* PET SNAKES MAY BE SOURCE OF SALMONELLA German researchers have determined that exotic reptiles maintained as pets may be responsible for an increase ...Bush Administration plan to reduce global warming could devastate sea life
...er layers of the water, it inhibits the ability of shellfish to form shells and causes coral reefs to dissolve. Deep-sea creatures are even more sensitive to environmental changes, he said. In some species, their metabolism would become suppressed and lead to retarded growth and reproduction, while others w...Live seafood trade linked to species invasions
...nservation threat. New research shows that "fresh" shellfish sold in markets are still alive enough to feed and so presumably to spawn. This suggests that the seafood trade could spread invasive non-native marine species around the world. It wouldn't take much. "Introduced species can spread throughout entire...Research: Coral reefs' decline actually began centuries ago
...ng, the fish are tiny, few other organisms such as shellfish exist, and the formerly vibrant reef structure is dull and coated with algae. The Great Barrier Reef sometimes is said to be largely pristine, but it's actually as much as a third of the way toward ecological extinction, Bjorndal said. For the first...Invasive marine animals get bigger
... of marine and estuarine invaders including crabs, shellfish and starfish in their native habitat and in other parts of the world where they have become invasive pests. Twelve of the 19 showed increases in maximum size of up to 40 percent. European green crabs and Chinese mitten crabs, both prominent nuisance ...Changing global nitrogen cycle impacting human health, says Colorado University-led study
... oceans can cause algal blooms that can harm fish, shellfish and humans. On land, ozone, a major pollutant produced with high amounts of nitrogen oxides, causes numerous health problems as well as billions of dollars of crop damage, according to the research team. "We believe the greatest net health benefits ...Solid management, natural resilience both key to sockeye success
...ewhere, as well as those overseeing other fish and shellfish populations, need to consider this biocomplexity within a species, say the UWs Ray Hilborn, Thomas P. Quinn and Donald Rogers, all professors of aquatic and fishery sciences, and Daniel Schindler, associate professor of biology. The loss of biocomple...Endangered northern right whales exposed to paralytic shellfish poisoning
...posed to the neurotoxins responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) through feeding on contaminated zooplankton. These toxins could affect respiratory capabilities, feeding behavior, and ultimately the reproduction condition of the whale population. In the current issue of the journal Harmful Algae, ...Brazilian shellfish may improve understanding of ancient world
...Va., Oct. 25, 2002 -- Brachiopods, the most common shellfish in Paleozoic times, now live primarily in the chilly waters of northern fjords and the Antarctic shelf, except for an abundant population in the tropic waters of the continental shelf off southeast Brazil. The Brazilian brachiopods are the best moder...Dipsticks for water testing, right whale future grim, marine law center established
...toxin, the toxin responsible for causing paralytic shellfish poisoning, or PSP, in humans who consume shellfish exposed to the toxic algae. In freshwater systems, harmful blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, can...Is the American public at increased risk for food poisoning?
... neurotoxin; tetrodon (blow fish), tetrodotoxin; shellfish (oyster), saxitoxin (paralytic). Simple house pla...ated water and food, causing diarrhea; and Vibrio, shellfish that can cause flu, shock, and death. Dr. Cannons presentation will contribute to early identificat...UC study links parasites in freshwater runoff to sea otter deaths
... humans consume some of the same seafoods, such as shellfish and crabs. Most healthy people can fight off Toxoplasma infection, but it can have serious consequences for the unborn babies of pregnant women and for people with weakened immune systems. Southern sea otters were hunted to near extinction for their...... salt marshes, rendering them less able to support shellfish or seabirds. Efforts undertaken to eradicate Spar...structive weed, and aid Puget Sound's seabirds and shellfish growers. Beginning this month, Washington Sea Grant will boost eradication efforts with the Sparti...