Two new monkey species discovered
...ng Center for Endangered Wildlife in Manaus, it is uncertain where it lives. Van Roosmalen believes it came from the eastern bank of the Rio Purs in Central Amazonia. "I am currently using my new discoveries to convince the Brazilian government to create nature reserves in the areas where I have found these sp...Imaging study provides new information on how the brain processes sounds of different tones
...the animal findings are related to humans' remains uncertain because of interspecies differences, anesthesia differences, and a paucity of data in humans that can serve as a link to the animal work. In the end, direct neurophysiological data in human listeners is important to understand how repetition rate is...Clock cues: Cellular sensing, metabolism research wins Amersham Biosciences and Science Prize
... by the news that he had won the Grand Prize. He's uncertain about what to do with the prize money, but admits that he and his wife may take a trip to Europe to celebrate. "I have looked at previous winners, and I don't think that I compare. Winning this is as much a comment on Steve and the other lab members ...Is there a common genetic link for depression and cardiovascular disease?
... The mechanisms of this interaction are at present uncertain and several factors, including stress with its multiple actions on brain and peripheral organs, acute inflammatory reactions with altered immune function as well as a genetically driven susceptibility to develop the disorders are under debate. Regar...Female hormones found to protect against harmful effects of fructose
...ose In Female Rats? Other study results have been uncertain as to whether elevated blood pressure found in female rats was related to impairments in insulin sensitivity, or if there were any differences between sexes in terms of insulin sensitivity. These findings raised an important question regarding the ef...Purdue researchers connect life's blueprints with its energy source
... We are seeking fundamental knowledge here." It is uncertain whether the RNA in living things has ever directed any of ATP's actions, but for the moment, Guo's group has already found a way to make ATP move RNA around. His team has learned to assemble several strands of RNA into a hexagonally-shaped "engine" w...Fertility study shows increased estrogen shortens window of implantation in mice
... The applicability of these findings to humans is uncertain yet promising. Levels of estrogen in women undergoing in vitro fertilization rise due to the ovarian hyperstimulation required for retrieving multiple eggs. One prediction from their investigation, Dey says, is that exposure of the uterus to these in...Researchers pinpoint cause of inherited form of heart failure
... be involved in dilated cardiomyopathy, but it was uncertain whether this was contributing to myocyte dysfunction (i.e., an inciting event) or a secondary consequence, and that is a big difference," said Seidman. The heart muscle is triggered to contract and relax by a mechanism in which calcium is released fr...Common Indian spice pigment can prevent onset of alcoholic liver disease, study finds
...cumin can also be used to treat established ALD is uncertain and requires further investigation. Because curcumin can be given safely to humans - taken orally, as in milk or food -- the results of this study have potentially important therapeutic implications for individuals at risk for ALD. Next Steps fo...Immune response depends on key molecule: Research
...ns. But the in vivo role of caspase-8 has remained uncertain until now, because deleting the molecule is lethal to embryos-making it impossible to fully understand what happens to cells without the molecule. Researchers overcame this hurdle by targeting and eliminating caspase-8 from specific organ tissues in...UCLA study uses genetic profiling to distinguish types of leprosy
...e disfigurement of the hands, face and feet. It is uncertain how leprosy is spread, and current treatment includes a multi-drug regimen....A realistic way to save rainforests
...the research in Panama, we circumvent the issue of uncertain royalties and provide immediate and lasting benefits in the form of training, employment, technology transfer and infrastructure development," the biologists wrote. During the past five years, the project established six laboratories in Panama and e...How many fish in the sea? Census of Marine Life launches first report
...d abundance than about the species themselves. The uncertain movement of organisms in the light zone and the scarcity of scientists to monitor them render some knowledge beyond current reach. For example, whales cruising at 20 km/h could circle the globe several times in a year. The lush pastures of phytoplan...Plans finalised for satellites to help safeguard gorilla habitats
..."Even the precise national and park boundaries are uncertain down on the ground. There are settlers who are living within a park who claim they are in fact outside it. Accurate maps will significantly assist the authorities in discussing the boundaries with local communities to settle current disputes." Agre...Novel therapies show promise against myeloid leukemia
...In newly diagnosed patients, researchers are still uncertain about the length of time imatinib should be administered to adequately determine a response. To assist patients and physicians in weighing the risks and benefits of continuing imatinib, this issue was recently examined by researchers from the Oregon...A first glance at global genetic networks
...al-world" networks that are designed to perform in uncertain environments and maintain connections between elements independent of scale. These properties were originally identified in studies of social networks and the World Wide Web, but they aptly describe the real-world challenges of the cell. Studies of d...B2MIN/6 scientists wait for Beagle 2 to call home
The fate of Beagle 2 remains uncertain this morning after the giant radio telescope at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire, UK, failed in its first attempt to detect any signal from the spacecraft. Scientists were hopeful that the 250 ft (76 m) Lovell Telescope, recently fitted with a highly sensiti...Researchers seek to clone 'mad cow disease' resistant cattle strain
...lly occur in all mammals, though scientists remain uncertain about the exact purpose they serve in advanced mammals like humans. Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies like BSE and new variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (vCJD), the human form of the disease, are believed to occur when the non-pathogenic prio...UN report: Accelerate global agreement to oversee exploitation of South Pole 'extremophiles'
...mical processes is typically a long, expensive and uncertain process. Even so, annual sales derived from traditional knowledge using genetic resources are $3 billion for the cosmetics and personal care industry, $20 billion for the botanical medicine sector and $75 billion for the pharmaceutical industry. More......cade of small-scale testing, researchers are still uncertain whether seeding ocean waters with tanker loads of iron particles could alleviate global warming, said a Duke University scientist involved in the studies. The hypothesis of these experiments is that fertilizing the oceans with iron could sufficiently...