Fruit flies may pave way to new treatments for age-related heart disease
... a relatively long lifespan. "Theres an amazing conservation of genes between flies and humans," Bodmer said. "We can now look at how heart function ages in a realistic timeframe." In addition to first author Ocorr, and contributions from collaborators Reeves, Fink, Chen, Yasuda, Posakony, Giles and Metzger,...Local interventions have little effect on metapopulation stability
...s of threatened species is an important concern in conservation biology. Theoretical studies indicate that localiz... Joshi sounds a cautionary note for ecologists and conservation biologists trying to stabilize fragmented populations in nature because it indicates that, contrary ...ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- February 14, 2007
...ne National Laboratory are partners in a noted art conservation science program. Reporters will get briefings from program scientists and a behind-the-scenes tour of science labs, followed by a reception honoring ACS Grady-Stack Awardee Stuart Brown in the beautiful environs of the Institute. The event begins at ...Scientists warn of climate change risk to marine turtles
...short supply.' The research team recommends that conservation efforts are focused on protecting northern breeding grounds. While in Florida, 90% of hatchlings are female, in North Caroline 42% are male and scientists believe some of these males currently travel south, bolstering southern populations. A decline ...New bird, bat species revealed by extensive DNA barcode studies
...lly and globally. The importance of this work to conservation is particularly critical, adds Dr. Hebert. The Solitary Sandpiper shorebird, its habitat increasingly under pressure from land development and climate change, was not known previously to have two forms, yet their DNA reveals two distinct groups split...The last wild hunt -- Deep-sea fisheries scrape bottom of the sea
...ry data to know what recovery times would even be, conservation measures in the deep-sea are urgent now." On December 8, 2006 the UN General Assembly reached an agreement for a new regime for the regulation of fisheries on the high seas. Many countries including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, N...US needs to plan for climate change-induced summer droughts
... evaluating the potential for water efficiency and conservation in planning for future needs. And new ways of thinking about supply are needed, including water reuse, conjunctive groundwater and surface water management, and smart desalination." One purpose of the AAAS symposium was to draw attention to the incr...MCAF display at AAAS highlights technology, research to improve fishery sustainability
...ts to be both proactive and adaptive in addressing conservation issues facing the industry," said MCAF executive director David Benton. "Cooperative research efforts such as these are part of the reason why Alaska is regarded as a model of sustainable fishery management." The poster displays detail development...Authors, illustrator win AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
...f environmentalists and considerations of critical conservation issues such as ecotourism, habitat fragmentation, ...ok provides a quiet yet compelling introduction to conservation biology. Hands-On Science/Activity Books Thomas Edison for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activ...ACS News Service weekly PressPac -- Feb. 7, 2007
...ne National Laboratory are partners in a noted art conservation science program. Reporters will get briefings from program scientists and a behind-the-scenes tour of science labs, followed by a reception honoring ACS Grady-Stack Awardee Stuart Brown in the beautiful environs of the Institute. The event begins at...Yale biologists 'trick' viruses into extinction
...onn. While human changes to the environment cause conservation biologists to worry about species extinction, Yale biologists are reversing the logic by trying to trap viruses in habitats that force their extinction, according to a report in Ecology Letters. To avoid going extinct a population must not only sur...Chemical Society Chicago meeting March 2529 features sustainability, health, other topics
...ne National Laboratory are partners in a noted art conservation science program. Reporters will get briefings from scientists and a behind-the-scenes tour of science labs, followed by a reception at the Institute. The event begins at 4 p.m. on March 26. Space is strictly limited, so register early by contacting M...New mechanism for nutrient uptake discovered
...'t for a rapid-fire shutdown plants could die. The conservation of this feature in the related transporters in bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals suggests that an ancient organism, which was a precursor to all known organisms on Earth, had developed this feature because there was much more ammonia on the early ...Architectural plan revealed of doomsday arctic seed vault
...t will create increased awareness for the need for conservation and sustainable use of our genetic resources." The Arctic seed vault is part of a comprehensive global strategy being implemented by the Global Crop Diversity Trust to protect collections of crop genetic diversity around the world. ...Risk of extinction accelerated due to interacting human threats
...reats has been long suspected among ecologists and conservation biologists," Mora says. "This study reveals the potential for multiple threats to enhance each other effects. Now we have an idea of the speed at which populations can decay when exposed to several threats," he adds. The scientific uncertainty rela...Cambodian vulture nests offer hope for species
...re that they are involved inand supportlonger-term conservation measures. "We already have a successful WCS model ...he Northern Plains where local people benefit from conservation activities. I think we have a good chance of making it work here if we can find the support." The ...Green payments are the future of agricultural support
...program that should remain central in our national conservation strategy." The eight opportunities outlined by Mer...ication to streamline the bureaucracy enhancing conservation by welcoming new practices lengthening the sign-up period to avoid conflict with farm responsibil...Are we killing the world's oceans?
.... 21 Pauly is one of the world's leading fisheries conservation scientists, and a vocal and influential critic of current fishing practices. All sessions will be open to the news media and interviews with speakers and panelists can be arranged closer to the event. WHAT: "Are We Killing the World's Oceans?" U...Tibetan antelope slowly recovering, WCS says
... a combination of better enforcement and a growing conservation ethic in local communities. The eight-week journ...es are the best means of establishing long-lasting conservation efforts, and they should be encouraged in every possible way," said Schaller. The journey traverse...Huddling and a drop in metabolism allow penguins to survive the South Pole cold
...ating and non-incubating birds, most of the energy conservation can be explained by a depression in the metabolism which is associated with the reduction of cold-exposed body surfaces. This depression explains why the birds neither suffer from hyperthermia despite the very high ambient temperatures within the hud...