Support groups aid women with 'breast cancer gene mutations'
...in hopes of preventing the disease. Previous needs assessments have demonstrated that women affected by the genetic mutations are seeking support networks and therapy when no validated model currently exists. In the first prospective study to evaluate the effects of a psychosocial intervention for women carrying...Research confirms that vCJD prions can be removed from blood
...g existing precautionary measures, additional risk assessments should be conducted for blood products in the U.S. Reduction of vCJD and other TSEs from BloodThe study of vCJD used human red blood cell concentrates contaminated with about 108 infectious units of human vCJD from transgenic mice. The concentratio...NASA & partners create new worldwide coral reef library
...and will immediately provide data to improve local assessments of reef resources around the world," said Julie A. Robinson, project manager for the Earth Observations Laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston. "This data archive provides access to a reliable global satellite dataset for mapping ...2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species reveals 15,589 species at risk of extinction
... to the inclusion, for the first time, of complete assessments of all the world's amphibians, thanks to the Global Amphibian Assessment completed in September. This year also marks the debut of the Red List Index, a new tool for measuring trends in extinction risk. Red List Indices are currently available for bi...Global assessments of biodiversity argue for expansion of protected areas in key regions
... of Biological Sciences (AIBS), provide new global assessments of how well protected areas such as parks can safeguard the numerous animal and plant species at risk of becoming extinct. The new analyses lead to the conclusion that although nominally protected areas now approach 12 per cent of the Earth's land su...NASA research to aid federal invasive species council efforts
.... The NISFS will provide on-demand, regional-scale assessments of invasive species patterns and vulnerable habitats. The information is vital for detection, remediation, and management of invasive species....NJIT expert recommends 16 easy, affordable ways to make homes safer for people with disabilities
...tion of New Jersey, consisted of 25 interviews and assessments of low-income, older individuals caring for a family member with dementia or grandchildren. The researchers then implemented a series of low cost home modifications. The Administration on Developmental Disabilities of the U.S. Department of Health ...University research ethics committees: A look from behind closed doors
...es responsible for balancing ethical concerns with assessments of scientific methodology and the benefits of proposed research. A Georgia Tech researcher studies the composition of IRBs and how the IRB's makeup of scientists, non-scientists and community members affect decision making in a paper to be presented ...One step closer to prediction: Baltimore to host international scientific meeting
...ons of ocean observing systems; and environmental assessments of Kuwait's waters. Full details of the program are available for review at http://www.jhu.edu/scor/ProgramBook.pdf . NOTE: Registration fees for interested media will be waived, but pre-registration is required. Please contact Kirsten Frese, at 41...Water research initiatives at UW-Madison
...-Madison geographer Leila Harris explores sobering assessments of world water shortages and their potential contributions to conflict in an essay in "Geographies of War and Peace" (2005, Oxford University Press). Noting estimates that as many as 10 million people die annually from the preventable effects of unsa...Study reveals new technique for fingerprinting environmental samples
...ingerprints can be used to provide highly accurate assessments of the vitality of extremely diverse environments," said Dr. Raymond L. Orbach, Director of the DOE Office of Science, which supported the research. "These fingerprints can be used to reveal environments under stress as well as signal progress in re...Scientists take major step to improve river restoration efforts
...artners has yielded one of the first comprehensive assessments of the large-scale physical, chemical and biological changes in a river system following dam removal. Some 30 more are scheduled for removal in the next two years. "Dam removal can be a very effective method of improving river health, but additional ...Prenatal cocaine exposure exerts subtle effects on schoolchildren
...ergo intelligence and achievement tests, including assessments of language ability, attention, problem-solving and abstract thinking, Eyler said. Researchers also will ask the youngsters about their attitudes, behavior, family relationships and friendships. In addition, they will assess the children's home envir...Risk assessments urged for fish escaping from net-pen aquaculture
...mon that escape from net-pen farms argues for risk assessments of all types of marine fish farming, according to an article published in BioScience. Rosamond Naylor of Stanford University and nine coauthors conclude in their article that without a firm policy mandate for risk assessment of escaping farm fish, aq...New NSF-AAAS report highlights 'learning communities,' other STEM educational strategies
...ld, and also assess learning outcomes. This is why assessments of students' learning are another important focus of the CCLI program." Examples of inquiry-based learning methods include "just-in-time teaching," which allows educators to tailor lessons after checking students' web-based assignments; "peer-led te...Tsunami-damaged coral reefs should be left to recover naturally, say scientists
...the scientists. Professional environmental impact assessments should be carried out in the first instance so that projects can be undertaken with the minimum of impact. Dr Edwards added: "For example, many developers like to build right on the coastline but they would be better advised to set back their devel...Could better mangrove habitats have spared lives in the 2004 tsunami?
... subtle changes in species composition. From their assessments of the 24 coastal sites, the researchers concluded that even these seemingly minor alterations, which do not necessarily involve a reduction in mangrove area, have had a profound impact on the damage that the 2004 tsunami inflicted on the coastal zon...Women feel more pain than men, research shows
...earchers from the Pain Management Unit carried out assessments on 98 patients in chronic pain as they went through a pain management programme involving physiotherapy, psychological treatments and occupational therapy. Whilst both men and women exhibited a significant reduction in pain intensity both during and ...Study to determine if air pollution accelerates development of cardiovascular disease
...cy, the researchers will incorporate air pollution assessments in ongoing efforts that are following 6,814 participants from the six-city Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), a 10-year study that began in 1999. Participants from the ancillary MESA Family study and three new MESA Air study sites will bri...Ferry-linked water monitoring system becomes new model for United States
...PA and NASA targeted Pamlico Sound for large-scale assessments of water quality and marine habitat using a modified U2 reconnaissance plane," Paerl said. "Flights the aircraft made at an altitude of 12 miles enabled scientists to create maps of the amounts of nutrients and sediments in freshwater runoff entering...