Leader in cancer treatment and prevention research honored
...cover biochemical and molecular-based intervention strategies to halt and/or reverse the human carcinogenesis process," Dr. Alberts said. Summing up his current work, Dr. Alberts added, "We are just beginning mechanistic studies of novel agents which hit and disable specific molecular targets in the skin, thus ...NIH awards $18.2m to The Burnham Institute to develop Center on Proteolytic Pathways
...tanford, marks an innovation over other proteomics strategies because the activity-based approach reports on protease activity, as opposed to just abundance. In practical terms, Dr. Smith envisions that technology developed within the Center "should ultimately help define the physiologic and pathophysiologic...Gladstone investigator Mike McCune wins prestigious NIH Director's Pioneer Award
...or those with HIV, as well as to effective vaccine strategies for those at risk of being infected with HIV. In recent years, McCune and his Gladstone team have focused on disease-causing mechanisms of HIV infection in research mice. They have also studied HIV effects on the production of disease-fighting whi...Award winning researchers reveal potential new role for Glivec
...g with industry and regulatory agencies to develop strategies for approving novel agents that displayed significant activity in rare diseases. "Possible approaches include registries," he said, "but ultimately, international cooperation in trials such as ours (the Imatinib Target Exploration Study Team ImTEST)...Study: Emission of smog ingredients from trees is increasing rapidly
...ot going to be able to weigh different air-quality strategies properly," said Purves. "It's a big enough part of...indings also could raise questions about potential strategies for developing "green" fuels. One idea for cutting greenhouse gas emissions is to create "biofuels" ...HHMI, NIBIB/NIH to invest up to $35 million in interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs
... "We're looking for training programs that provide strategies to eliminate or lower barriers between seemingly disparate scientific disciplines," said Peter J. Bruns, HHMI vice president for grants and special programs. The new graduate training program parallels HHMI's commitment to bring together biolog...Wildlife Conservation Society hosts public symposium on human-wildlife diseases
...gy, policy and law will also be on hand to discuss strategies to better link health and conservation efforts around the globe. With its state-of-the-art Wildlife Health Center based at the Bronx Zoo, and Field Veterinary Program active in dozens of countries around the world, WCS is uniquely positioned to conve...Atacama rover helps NASA learn to search for life on Mars
... provide leads to establish detection criteria and strategies for Mars or other planetary bodies," explained Dr. Nathalie Cabrol of the SETI Institute, Mountain View, Calif., and NASA Ames Research Center, located in California's Silicon Valley. She is the project science lead and co-investigator on the "Life i...Master of antimalarial resistance
... could "help in the development of new therapeutic strategies that are effective against chloroquine-resistant parasites," said David Fidock of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, one of the lead authors of the paper. Nearly three million people, mostly children, die from malaria each year. Chloroquine is one ...A long-necked sea predator from China described in Science
...pheus offers new insights into protorosaur hunting strategies as well as their evolution and diversity during the Triassic Period. The new creature's specialized neck ribs may have helped the aquatic reptile hunt. The sea predator's hunting strategies, as proposed by the authors, may cause others to revisit co...Poplar DNA code cracked -- a step in combating global warming?
...environment. The genome sequence can contribute to strategies for improving trees more rapidly or for modifying them genetically. Today, trees are the earth's lungs - and, for example, they can be modified so that they work more effectively in trapping CO2, the primary greenhouse gas. In addition, new tree var...Certain genes boost fish oils' protection against breast cancer
...practical implications in treatment and prevention strategies for breast cancer," says Gago-Dominguez. "Marine n-3 fatty acids have been shown to enhance the cancer-killing effect of certain chemotherapy drugs and radiotherapy in experimental studies. Since these anti-cancer agents may act, at least in part, th...ConocoPhillips & Conservation International launch 'Biodiversity Action Plan' in Venezuela
...unities to conserve it, and recommend conservation strategies involving a range of stakeholders. As part of the IBAP process, the company supported Conservation International and the Fundacin La Salle to conduct a rapid aquatic biodiversity survey (AquaRAP) in December 2002 in portions of the Gulf of Paria and ...Case for IBD combination therapy comes from research at Baylor, MIT and Hebrew University
...D and research around the world on new therapeutic strategies against IBD is being reported at a conference spon...ria represent likely sources for novel therapeutic strategies in inflammatory bowel diseases, and have become increasingly interesting to researchers. Indeed, som...Berkeley Lab soil scientist Margaret Torn receives Presidential Early Career Award
...ed by the Office of Science, Torn has assessed DOE strategies for carbon sequestration in soils by studying the lifetime of fine roots, plant matter decomposition rates, and the persistence of organic carbon in the soil in temperate forests. Using measurements of carbon-14 and other isotopes, Torn has overturne...IBD (Crohn's/ulcerative colitis) conference adds 18 speakers; APS meeting starts Thursday
...x symposia on topics ranging from "new therapeutic strategies in the treatment of IBD" to the "role of the immune system in IBD." (See complete schedule, below.) Grisham said that the overall quality of the abstracts reflects the fact that IBD is getting the kind of research attention it deserv...Novel IBD therapeutic approaches reported from Washington Univ., Barcelona, LSU at APS meeting
...D and research around the world on new therapeutic strategies against IBD is being reported at a conference spon...ed trials comparing the effectiveness of different strategies of CAM blockade, and suggest that this therapeutic approach be compared with current therapies. ...Reducing allergens in the home helps inner-city children with asthma
...ated about how to perform the various intervention strategies themselves. Asthma, a chronic lung disease, affects about 20 million Americans. Inner-city children suffer disproportionately from the disease, primarily because of exposure to high levels of multiple indoor allergens and tobacco smoke. "T...Entrepreneurs to be told how nature's secrets can improve business
...tents. "Our workshop presents advanced strategies for developing commercial inventions - it's a great way to turn opportunities out there into something relevant to modern industry. We invite people to come and break through a challenge in their industry or research area with us." The wo...Study reveals first genetic step necessary for prostate cancer growth
...o develop new markers for detection as well as new strategies for prevention and early intervention." Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for men in the United States. This year, more than 230,000 men will be diagnosed with the disease, in large part due to widespread screening with the prostat...