IU fruit fly scientists capture $20 million grant
...to the international Drosophila community. Closely tied to FlyBase is the Bloomington Drosophila Stock Center, the world's largest clearinghouse of prized Drosophila mutants. The mutants are crucial to scientists' experiments in many fields including genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, developmenta...Rutgers geneticist to battle autism with $3.7 million NIH grant
...autism. The disorder, which has no known cure, is tied to a child's early brain development and is usually diagnosed in the first three years of life. The grant was made available through NIH's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Rep. Chris Smith (R-4) provided encouragement and support in Brzus...Cellular problem discovered behind syndrome of obesity, learning disabilities
...ough these primary characteristics of BBS had been tied to ciliary defects, the condition itself and its other traits -- obesity, learning disabilities, extra fingers, and diabetes -- have never before been linked to cilia. These syndrome characteristics may be directly or indirectly caused by defects in ...Study finds simple way to reduce HIV transmission from mom to baby
... events in both groups, none could be conclusively tied to either study drug," says Jackson. When nevirapine is used for a long time in high doses, and in combination with other antiretroviral drugs, serious rashes and liver problems are the most common and dangerous side effects. But Jackson emphasizes ...Book traces the history and mystery of the Deschutes River
...distribution of fish found in the river is closely tied to its geological setting. Although the book is primarily a scientific monograph, published as part of AGU's Water Science and Application series, the diverse topics covered in the 9 papers should be of interest to others. "One paper in the book ex...Research: Coral reefs' decline actually began centuries ago
...is an outgrowth of research published in 2001 that tied overfishing to worldwide declines of coastal ecosystems. That paper argued that overfishing disturbs the ecological balance of marine environments, with the killing of green sea turtles, for example, ultimately contributing to the die-off of sea gras...Study points to new gene therapy tool in preventing epileptic seizures
...active peptide in a brain structure that's closely tied to temporal lobe seizures." Gene expression following delivery the AAV construct can be turned off by the antibiotic doxycycline, which McCown said was an important feature of the research. "Whether it be via an antimicrobial compound or an analog, t...Changing focus of traditional hospital 'rounds' improves patient care
... 80 percent. Shorter hospital stays generally are tied to higher patient satisfaction and fewer medical errors, Pronovost says. "The need for clear team communication among health care providers in the ICU is imperative and paramount," he adds. "Improved communication enhances patient care, decreases l...Geoscience community outlines cooperative activities
...y during the second full week in October. Closely tied to education is the need for sufficient funding of Federal geoscience programs. As a primary source of essential geological, hydrological, biological, and mapping data, as well as being a leading employer of geoscientists, it is vital for the Federal...Science Picksleads, feeds and story seeds (July 2003)
...ct, worldwide, there is six times more fresh water tied up in glaciers than all of the other fresh water on earth combined. The Bering Glacier is the largest glacier in Alaska, and glaciers cover about 5 percent of Alaska's land surface. Images of Alaskan glaciers are available online at http://www.usgs...Drug improves the sense of touch, Science study says
...ly or possibly more dramatic than the implications tied to discussions about genes and cloning." To understand tactile acuity, imagine closing your eyes and running your hands over a boulder. A high degree of tactile acuity translates into the ability to sense lots of variety in the textures of the rock....July 4 fireworks: Why they're brighter than ever
...ys are getting better and better as they are being tied in with music, using computer technology." While fireworks have always entertained children and adults, because of the explosive nature of rockets and firecrackers there are, of course, accidents when fireworks are misused. And the possibility of inj...5 Million award for pioneering project to train new breed of scientists
...ntists to make sense of complex computer data sets tied to gene mapping. These data sets comprise a scientific bible of life, revealing how proteins and nucleic acids work to make healthy cells and cause diseases. To researchers on an endless quest for cures and preventative treatments for diseases, such ...Bleeding disorder tied to defect in cellular transport mechanism
... forms of abnormal bleeding and clotting have been tied to problems in many of these blood factors, but this disorder simultaneously involves two factors. Earlier work on the disorder had identified a genetic mutation that causes defects in a protein called LMAN1, which apparently prevented a cell from se...Four gene 'micronet' found to regulate social behavior in female mice
...faff explains, in the human brain, the amygdala is tied to social and emotional behaviors. "The relationship between social recognition, social memory and aggression is probably a dynamic that is not limited to mice, even though this specific circuit and these specific olfactory cues most certainly are."...News tips: Genetics research builds on legacy of double helix
...ures of the syndrome." In 1991, scientists tied Marfan syndrome to genetic mutations that create a non-functioning fibrillin-1 protein, which normally coats the elastic fibers that help give tissues form and strength. Without fibrillin-1, elastic fibers form, but they are more prone to breaking, e...Wild ape population undergoing 'catastrophic' decline
... lack funding for large-scale studies that are not tied to small, individual projects. He attributed the success of the study to the dedication of Lee White and other researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society, for which Walsh worked before coming to Princeton in 1999. Researchers with the society...Northwestern receives $5.65 million for reproductive research
...ion. Reproductive health is intimately tied to the overall health of women, said Teresa K. Woodruff, center director and associate professor of neurobiology and physiology. Our research focuses on ovarian function and uses novel approaches, such as developing synthetic scaffolds, investigating...Study pinpoints regulator of imprinted gene expression
...ional view that all human disease is fundamentally tied to DNA sequence variation (changes in the actual sequence of the DNA nucleic acid code of A's, C's, G's and T's within any given gene). The DNA within human cells contains the information for roughly 35,000 different proteins that carry out the body'...Early miscues cause late problems in model of Marfan syndrome
...any features of the syndrome." In 1991, scientists tied Marfan syndrome to genetic mutations that create a non-functioning fibrillin-1 protein, which normally coats the elastic fibers that help give tissues form and strength. Without fibrillin-1, elastic fibers form, but they are more prone to breaking, e...