SNM 'capitalizes' opportunity to meet with policymakers, regulators at annual meeting in D.C.
...ities to educate policymakers and regulators about advances in this evolving field during its 54th Annual Meet...a.m., June 6 Researcherscovering the most recent advances in understanding, diagnosing and treating heart and brain diseases and cancerrelease their findings ...Drought limits tropical plant distributions, scientists at the Smithsonian report
...cause of plant distribution patterns significantly advances the understanding of tropical plant diversity and implies that changes in rainfall patternsa predicted consequence of climate change in the tropicsmay give rise to dramatic changes in tropical plant communities. "In the tropics, climate change does ...New treatments have major impact on heart failure rates
...tal have nearly halved in six years as a result of advances in medical treatment. In the largest study of it...at the University of Edinburgh, said: We know that advances in medical treatments have improved outcomes due to large scale trials of therapies but there has be...Craig Venter, leading scientist and innovator, to get honorary degree
...itute, a not-for-profit research organization that advances the science of genomics and seeks understanding of the field's implications for society. The Institute recently announced results from its Sorcerer II Global Ocean Sampling Expedition, a multi-year voyage that circumnavigated the world's oceans su...Not so contoversial anymore -- panel says moderate coffee drinking reduces many risks
...sultant at Coughlin & Associates, says that recent advances in epidemiologic and experimental knowledge have transformed many of the negative health myths about coffee drinking into validated health benefits. Indeed, panel co-chair Dan Steffen, who follows coffee and health issues in the Scientific and Re...Famous Galpagos tortoise, Lonesome George, may not be alone
...nd of Isabela. The results were possible only with advances in technology from these researchers that make DNA from ancient or museum specimens useful for genetic analysis. Population analyses of a large database including individuals from all 11 existing species of Galpagos tortoises was compared to the g...University of Texas researcher earns APS Bowditch award
...pproaches to research sodium channels and has made advances in the use of fluorescent microscopy to aid in this research. His laboratory is equipped to perform real-time measurement of ion channel activity....Reversing cancer cells to normal cells
...zebrafish model, and the extraordinary technologic advances made in microscopy and molecular biology in recent years, the team was able to show that the aggressive melanoma cells secrete Nodal, a critical component underling the two-way communication between tumor cells and the embryonic microenvironment. Nod...Army research mission focused on autism
...ls mission is to "promote innovative research that advances the understanding of autism spectrum disorder and leads to improved treatment outcomes." "We need to move to a place in research where we are making discrete improvements focused on the urgency of helping our children," said Peter Bell, chair of the...Breast cancer milieu -- Progression, tamoxifen sensitivity, and DNA reversion
...es from the current issue. These articles describe advances in our understanding of progression of breast cancer, local cells affecting tamoxifen sensitivity, and epigenetic reversion of breast cancer DNA. The three papers appear in the May issue of the AJP, with breast cancer DNA reversion highlighted on the...UC researchers shatter world records with length of latest carbon nanotube arrays
...tube fibers are expected to engender revolutionary advances in the development of lightweight, high-strength materials and could potentially replace copper wire. Carbon nanotube arrays can also be grown in intricate patterns using metal masks. The figure above shows a CNT array image of the American flag. ...New edition of touchstone microbiology reference book now available
... confluence of traditional techniques and exciting advances in genomics and proteomics, I believe that the Manual of Clinical Microbiology should form the road map for our understanding of this evolving scientific discipline," says Murray. ...Press Week for science writers, reporters and editors
Press Week presents briefings on the latest advances in genetics,public policy and biomedical research directly from worldwide leaders ofthe research and clinical communities. This year the sessions will befocused on two of the most significant themes in research today: Individualized medicine and g...Eduardo Slatopolsky honored with 2007 ISN Amgen International Prize
...amin D biology. His efforts have driven treatment advances for patients with kidney disease around the world." ...New report explores nanotechnology's future
... do just about everything." The report singles out advances in three underpinning technical areasresearch tools, information management, and assembly and manufacturingas fundamental to progress across the entire spectrum of nanotechnology research and development needs. "Nanotechnology is in an early phase ...Envisat Symposium 2007 kicks off in Switzerland
...ental and Remote Sensing Centre (NERSC) began with advances in oceanography. Through the availability of satel...n Burrows of Bremen University in Germany spoke of advances in Atmospheric science: A combination of GOME on ERS-2 and Envisats GOMOS, MIPAS and SCIAMACHY instr...Similar brain chemicals influence aggression in fruit flies and humans
...ironment provides the best chance for making vital advances for the benefit of mankind....Susceptibility to Crohn's disease -- an important new clue
...in the open-access journal PLoS Genetics. Recent advances in SNP genotyping technology have allowed systematic association scanning of the entire genome for the detection of novel susceptibility loci fixed positions on a chromosome, such as the position of a gene. Libioulle and colleagues applied this appr...Green Nanotechnology: It's Easier Than You Think
...vestment community has recognized these green nano advances as big business and rewarded corporate innovators. A recent article, "Green is Gold," advises investors: "Nowhere is the vision of technology in the service of sustainability more promising than in the field of nanotechnology," (Forex Market, 3/15/07...AACR, FDA and NCI announce cancer biomarkers collaborative at the AACR 2007 annual meeting
...ictive biomarkers into clinical trials. "Major advances in cancer biology over the last quarter century have provided us with a better fundamental understanding of cancer in all of its forms, yet the translation of this knowledge into medical practice remains painstakingly slow," said William N. Hait, M.D...