Purdue Study: RNA 'Motor' Transports DNA In Virus
...ex. It is also the first example of transportation vehicles using RNA asbuilding blocks. Information from the study may someday be used to develop nanoscale devicesand will also improve scientists' understanding of how cells transport largemolecules through barriers such as membranes. In the study, Gu...Scientists Use Gene Therapy To Correct Deafness In Mice
... andadults." "The next step is to develop delivery vehicles to introduce the normal gene intoinner ear cells of individuals who carry these deafness genes," said YehoashRaphael, assistant professor of otolaryngology in the U-M Medical School, whodirected microscopy studies for the project. "Once adequate vec...Cystic Fibrosis Gene Protects Against Typhoid Fever
... this structure to makenon-living antigen delivery vehicles that target antigens to the immune systemfollowing oral ingestion." NIAID supports research on AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other infectiousdiseases, as well as allergies and immunology. In addition to NIAID, theNational Heart, Lung and Blood Ins...Agriculture and urban activities impact water quality in the South Platte River Basin
...tive used to reduce carbon monoxide emissions from vehicles during winter. Although pesticide and VOC concentrations generally were small, their widespread occurrence is a concern. Currently, neither surface nor ground water from the urban area is used for drinking water, but better management of potentially ...Novel Method Of Gene Replacement Reported By University Of Washington Researchers
...ariety of modified viruses as vectors or transport vehicles to "infect" andinsert the proper genetic material into cell nuclei that have genes withundesirable mutations. While the proper genetic material is inserted, it goes torandom locations on the chromosome, and the faulty genetic material alsoremains. ......s to Mongolia, providing bothfinancial support and vehicles for use by the expedition team. The Gobi projectis also supported by the National Science Foundation and the Jaffe Foundation. * * * For further information and images, contact Elizabeth Chapman, Department ofCommunications, 212-769-580...Biotech Approach To Feral Cat Problem Devised
...using genetically altered strains of Salmonella as vehicles for delivering vaccines, including oral contraceptives, explains Boyle, a molecular biologist at the CMMID. Here's how the process works: Scientists used genetic engineering techniques to remove specific genes on the Salmonella genome making it unab......s to Mongolia, providing bothfinancial support and vehicles for use by the expedition team. The Gobi projectis also supported by the National Science Foundation, the Jaffe Foundation, andthe Infoquest Foundation. * * * For additional press information, contact Elizabeth Chapman, Department ofCommuni...UW Smogmobile Offers Cleaner, Safer Alternative To Gas Or Electric Cars
...n tank, to match the average range for gas-powered vehicles of 250 miles between fill-ups. As large as the 100...he 6.2-cent-per-mile cost of operating gas-powered vehicles and electric cars (including the cost of battery replacement every two to three years). Despite the ...Learning From Birds And Bees: Engineers Study Insects For Ideas On Tiny "Micro Air Vehicles"
...us, think you cando this." Designers of micro air vehicles face formidable challenges and ahost of unknowns. No flying vehicles of this size currently exist, meaning designersmust look to birds and insects for information about ...Cooking And Salad Oils Could Lubricate Cars, Boats, Machines
...n oil formulations successfully in company vehicles for the last three years. The company's success challenges the widespread perception that vegetable oils oxidize too rapidly to be used in engines. Duda said there has been continuing interest in vegetable oil-based lubricants for ma......itor both the level of air pollution generated by vehicles and to restrict the amount of external air pollut...ore sophisticated air quality control within their vehicles and legislators, particularly in the United States, have moved to pass laws to restrict air pollutio...