Infection 'alarm' yields clues to immune system behavior
...oo aggressively in such cases, the result may be a dangerous condition called septic shock.) The innate immune response begins when white blood cells detect a bacterial intruder or toxin in the body. They produce TNF to carry a message about this health threat to neighboring blood vessel cells, asking them to ...Falcon decoys and simulated rifle fire keep birds from oil
... several industrial activities that produces waste dangerous to waterfowl. The birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, are attracted to freshwater ponds for foraging, roosting and nesting, and as stopover sites during migration. Spring migration is a particular problem in north-eastern Alberta, when the warm-wa...New cell imaging method identifies aggressive cancer cells early
... identify some classes of cells that could be more dangerous than others," Lelivre said....Some heart patients vulnerable to mental stress
...on or sudden death in patients whose hearts suffer dangerous decreases in blood flow during exercise testing. Even something as simple as public speaking, doing mental arithmetic or recounting an argument with a loved one can trigger a problem. But until now, patients who trod the treadmill without experiencin...Reining in carbon dioxide levels imperative but possible
...ng carbon dioxide levels from reaching potentially dangerous levels could cost less than 1 percent of gross world product as of 2050, a cost that is well within reach of developed and developing nations alike. Moreover, without simultaneous progress in the way energy is found, transformed, transported and used...The American obsession with the perfect lawn
... Health Administration as one of the nation's more dangerous trades, rivaling the health and death risks faced by those in steel, concrete and shipbuilding. About 75,000 Americans are injured each year using lawn mowers while tending some 58 million home lawns, 16,000 golf courses and 700,000 athletic fields ...Scientists reveal how deadly toxin hijacks cells
...se." "Botulinum neurotoxins are among the six most dangerous bioterrorism threats," adds lead author Min Dong, ...it also means that botox A may pose a particularly dangerous threat as a biological weapon. The toxin enters neurons by binding to nerve endings and preventing ...Emerging disease risks prompt scientists to call
...on of disease at ports of entry is an increasingly dangerous strategy as the volume of movements increases. They call for better communication between scientists, livestock traders, livestock keepers and decision makers to avoid infections spreading. Lead author Dr Eric Fvre explains: "Domestic and wild animal...Attractive birds more immune against bird flu
...that male Gotlandian collared flycatchers with few dangerous blood parasites have larger forehead spots. The new study shows that males that are vaccinated against Newcastle virus produce more antibodies if they have large forehead spots. "Thus it seems that the female uses the forehead spot as a health indica...Researchers seek answers to combat TB epidemic
... form a deadly one-two punch that could be just as dangerous to the public as it is to the HIV- and TB-infected patient. Because TB develops more quickly in a person with HIV, the organism is more prevalent in the body and may spread more easily to other people, other research has shown. "In resource-poor soci...Tweaking Taxol points way to a greener, more productive future
... treatment dosages. The methods described minimize dangerous chemical usage, and put E.coli to work in the production process. "We're trying to develop a biosynthetic process for the drugs that circumvents the use of organic solvent-based methods requiring costly waste management," Walker said. "This attempt i...Women's health findings presented at national conference
...r the syndrome is immediate delivery, which can be dangerous for the baby if it is too early in the pregnancy. "We found that levels of CRP were doubled in postmenopausal women who had a prior episode of eclampsia compared to those who had a history of normal pregnancies," said Carl Hubel, Ph.D., lead author, ...DNA gene vaccine protects against harmful protein of Alzheimer's disease
...njections of the protein itself and some developed dangerous brain inflammation. The new study is available on...response to abnormal excessive levels, causing the dangerous brain inflammation. In addition, the immune response in humans may have involved antibodies called T...Tiny water purification packet helps save lives worldwide
...cluding lead, arsenic and mercury; and also remove dangerous pesticides like DDT and PCB, Allgood says. The device is very efficient: A single packet can decontaminate 2 gallons of drinking water, or enough drinking water to sustain a typical household for about 2-3 days, Allgood says. The packet is added to...Increased environmental carbon levels the good news!
...n then affect sperm motility or the virulence of a dangerous human pathogen. So far, AC is the only signalling molecule known to directly respond to inorganic carbon. Dr Martin Cann will present this work at the Society for Experimental Biology Annual Main meeting at the University of Kent, Canterbury on Mond...NASA helps researchers diagnose recent coral bleaching at Great Barrier reef
... coral can provide an early warning of potentially dangerous things to come." In 2004, NASA scientists developed a free, Internet-based data distribution system that enables researchers around the globe to customize requests and receive ocean color data and sea surface temperature data captured by the Moderate...MIT, Brigham: Nanoparticles armed to combat cancer
... to custom design nanoparticles so they home in on dangerous cancer cells, then enter the cells to deliver lethal doses of chemotherapy. Normal, healthy cells remain unscathed. The team conducted experiments first on cells growing in laboratory dishes, and then on mice bearing human prostate tumors. The tumors...Global warming capable of sparking mass species extinctions
... natural wealth of this planet means we must avoid dangerous climate change and that means we have got to reduce carbon dioxide emissions." Areas particularly vulnerable to climate change include the tropical Andes, the Cape Floristic region of South Africa, Southwest Australia, and the Atlantic forests of Br...Georgia Tech computer program designed to halt pandemics installed in Georgia
... vaccinate every man, woman and child to prevent a dangerous pandemic. Where do you put the clinics, how many health care workers will you need and how do you get 2 million people to a finite number of emergency clinics? The logistics of handling all those panicked people, health care workers, vaccinations, cl...Delft mathematician enhances protectiveness of military uniform
...the protective clothing and the physical laws that dangerous gasses (and the like) must adhere to. A key focal point of the research is determining at which point in time the clothing loses its effectiveness. At a certain point, the absorbent carbon layers in the clothing become saturated, whereby the protec...