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...response. "These results demonstrate the potential benefit of a simple, specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for anti-NS1 antibodies that may have diagnostic value for the poultry industries," say the researchers. (T.M. Tumpey, R. Alvarez, D.E. Swayne, D.L. Suarez. 2005. Diagnostic approach f...Missing micronutrients - How best to nourish a child?
...ypt and Mexico which suggested that children might benefit from some changes in their diets. In Kenya, scientists found that animal source foods, especially meat products, are consumed by less than 14 percent of children and usually in small amounts (less than 17 grams a day). While international aid agenci...2005's highest engineering honors awarded
...-- "for bioengineering membrane-based sensors that benefit humankind in medical, food, and environmental appl...s designed by EPICS teams so that the products may benefit other communities, and it provides students with entrepreneurial experience....Plants respond similarly to signals from friends, enemies
...nd nematodes, even though the nematode provides no benefit to its host. Root-knot nematodes form feeding cells so-called giant cells in the plant and later galls or knots on it. "We don't know the precise structure of Nematode factor, but it appears that the nematodes may have actually acquired genes from ...Urgent measures needed to retain our lead in pharmaceuticals
... confidentiality," .Dr. Wallace says. "They would benefit from more open discussion between scientists, decision makers and the wider public." Opportunity for Scotland Meanwhile, Prof. David Porteous, University of Edinburgh, sees an opportunity in"The combination of an unhealthy but stable population of ...TGen and Kronos initiate Alzheimer's disease study
... health care providers to identify those who might benefit from disease-slowing and prevention therapies at the earliest possible time." The study is expected to cost approximately $6 million and will be jointly funded by TGen and Kronos. Researchers expect the study to be completed within 18 months....Kids with chronic illness face difficult transition to adult care
...tient, rather than the provider," he said, "to the benefit of everyone."...Growth in the sea comes down to a struggle for iron
...toon hull give it more stability in choppy seas, a benefit to Wells who normally gets seasick on these voyages. For nine days, she steamed northwest to rendezvous with a research vessel from the University of Tokyo, the Hakuho Maru, carrying a large group of Japanese scientists. The Japanese project is know...Protein analysis of amniotic fluid reveals clues about preterm birth
...iversity report that they can now predict who will benefit from cerclage by rapidly identifying the presence of several distinct proteins in amniotic fluid. Study results will be published in the March 1 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. "We looked at a group of women with preg...DOE JGI launches IMG public online microbial genome data clearinghouse
...te (JGI) will deliver valuable information for the benefit of the global research community. "The IMG system ...en. "The interface is quite intuitive, which is a benefit for someone like me that does not like to read manuals." John Taylor, professor of plant and microbi...In the mating game, male wild turkeys benefit even when they don't get the girl
...her words, Hamilton conceived that individuals can benefit indirectly by helping a relative. For example, in ...male's inclusive fitness - in other words, the net benefit of cooperation - works out to about 1.7 offspring. "Basically, since subordinate males and dominant ...Conserved amino acids play both structural and mechanistic roles in sandwich-like protein
...eedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could benefit future research on treatments for diseases related to misfolded proteins, such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's. The Rice scientists studied azurin a copper-containing protein essential to electron transfer. Azurin is part of a group of proteins tha...Incubator company at NJIT develops lifesaving MRI coil for small animals
...When used for animal research, the information can benefit many applications including drug discovery, the real-time study of brain activity and data to help determine the need for surgery. "We see great growth for this field," added DeVries. "MRI patient scans have grown at the rate of 15 to 20 percent ann...Eating oily fish may reduce inflammation
...acids--diet-derived essential fatty acids known to benefit patients with cardiovascular disease and arthritis. This research group recently identified a new class of aspirin-triggered bioactive lipids, called resolvins, the activity of which may in part explain the beneficial effects of omega-3 fatty acids....Father of regenerative medicine pushes M prize over the $1 million mark
... bring about real regenerative therapies that will benefit not just future generations, but those of us who are alive today, we must encourage scientists to work on the problem of aging," said de Grey. "The M Prize is a catalyst for research into this field. The defeat of aging is foreseeable, if we take t...APS announces 2005 Young Investigators Awards
...les. Increased control of respiratory muscles may benefit spinally injured patients by promoting less dependence on mechanical ventilators and improved quality of life. Rong Ma, Ph.D. University of North Texas Health Sciences Center The Lazaro J. Mandel Young Investigator Award This $7,500 aw...Oceans more vulnerable to agricultural runoff than previously thought, study finds
...ankton. These algal blooms are natural events that benefit life in the gulf by generating tons of phytoplankton-a major source of food for larger organisms. But some phytoplankton species produce harmful blooms, known as red or brown tides, which release toxins in the water that can poison mollusks and fish....Busy brains may stave off Alzheimer's signs
...als to determine exactly how enriched environments benefit mice, whether through increased physical activity,...so want to look at how enriched environments might benefit mice that already have advanced Alzheimer-like symptoms. According to the group Alzheimer's Disease ...Anti cancer virotherapy well tolerated in first human administration, research finds
...istration of CVA21 may be of potential therapeutic benefit in controlling the spread of melanoma," Professor Shafren said. CVA21 is one of a small group of naturally occurring rather than genetically modified viruses the Shafren team has been investigating as potential therapies for different hard to treat m...Iron exporter revealed that may explain common human disorder
...s, such as repeated blood transfusions, might also benefit from such a drug, she added. The other members of the research team include Adriana Donovan from Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School; Christine A. Lima from Children's Hospital Boston and Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Jack L. Pin...