JCI table of contents, November 15 2004
...from the University of Maryland School of Medicine discuss these results and how aging, diet, exercise, and other factors can affect our susceptibility to T2DM. TITLE: Multiple environmental and genetic factors influence skeletal muscle PGC-1alpha and PGC-1beta gene expression in twins. A...Aging affects susceptibility to type 2 diabetes
...from the University of Maryland School of Medicine discuss these results and how aging, diet, exercise, and other factors can affect our susceptibility to T2DM. ...Other highlights in the November 17 JNCI
... Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and colleagues discuss possible biologic mechanisms for this association, including selenium's effects on gene promoter methylation and polyunsaturated fatty acid metabolism. Contacts: Article: Donna Breckenridge, Arizona Cancer Center, 520-626-2277, dbreckenridge@azcc...Researchers call for studies on role of BRCA1 mutations in chemotherapy response
...BRCA1 expression and chemotherapeutic response and discuss several issues that should be considered when designing appropriate clinical trials. "By these approaches, it may be possible to determine whether the BRCA1 gene is a useful predictive marker for chemotherapeutic choice in breast or ovarian cancer," ...JCI table of contents, December 1 2004
...llo from the University of California, Los Angeles discuss the mechanism described by Li and colleagues by which lipid accumulation is reduced by these agonists, thereby giving us a greater understanding of the roles of PPAR family members in atherosclerosis. Most importantly, the study highlights that the u...Rob DeSalle and Michael Yudell to appear at the American Museum of Natural History
... better our lives, Dr. DeSalle and Mr. Yudell will discuss such controversial and vital topics as: Personalized Medicine Race and Genetics Genetically Modified Food Evolution and Genetics Ethical and Policy Challenges This event is open to the public. There is a $15.00 Admission ($13.50 for memb...Science to restore the nation's ecosystems
...phers from the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) will discuss their science at the First National Conference on ...national, and international importance." Fenn will discuss lessons learned from eight years of adaptive management. Three Dams and Three Different Solution...Academy meeting highlights advances in detecting Amish, Jewish, and Icelandic genetic diseases
...n disorders among Jewish peoples. Dr. Ostrer will discuss how these observations have been used to develop g...ng in an Isolated Population." Dr. Puffenberg will discuss his work at the Clinic for Special Children, a non-profit pediatric diagnostic and research facility...Study reveals developing countries with recipe for thriving health biotech industries
...ators, researchers and invited external experts to discuss and exchange ideas on the case studies. Says Keith Stewart, Director of McLaughlin Centre for Molecular Medicine: "The McLaughlin-Rotman Centre for Global Health an initiative of the McLaughlin Center for Molecular Medicine has a mis...University of Vermont heads translatlantic cardiovascular research network
...nt, to present data from their current studies and discuss which research, technology and facilities will be used for LINAT. ...JCI table of contents, December 15 2004
...Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York discuss the implications of this study. These authors remind us that "cancer patients receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy who suffer from bleeding due to platelet toxicity are regularly transfused with large numbers of platelets from healthy donors." Leading us...Journal of Dental Research: New editor, new content, new look, new access
...group antigens in oral cancer, wherein the authors discuss that altered group antigen in malignant oral tissues may indicate increased cell migration; a research report on proteins in whole saliva during the first year of infancy; a research report on the first study to show that bacterial masses inside oral...JCI table of contents, 3 January 2005
...hard Boucher from the University of North Carolina discuss this study and the potential clinical benefits of ...en from the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, further discuss the roles of this enzyme and calcium channel in both normal beta cell physiology and pathophysiology...Other highlights in the January 5 JNCI
...na Tosato, M.D., of the National Cancer Institute, discuss the known signaling pathways by which VEFGR-3 is activated and its biologic function in normal and disease processes and note the importance of the new findings. Contacts: Article: Melody A. Swartz, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne...EB and IUPS - Where cures of tomorrow can be seen in the science of today
...ocial structure and influences on drug actions and discuss how pharmacologists and other scientists can talk about drugs in high schools. In addition to the programs of the individual societies, open to all participants in the meeting, Experimental Biology itself sponsors a number of sessions on topics of...ASBMB-Amgen Award Lecture to focus on orphan nuclear receptors
...evious successes in ligand discovery. He will also discuss new technology to aid in the discovery of endogenous ligands and how these signaling molecules contribute to critical diseases. The ASBMB-AMGEN Award is made annually to a new investigator (an individual with no more than 15 years experience since re...Deficient DNA repair capacity associated with increased risk of breast cancer
...e in London and the University of Torino in Italy, discuss the difficulties in designing studies of DNA repair capacity and the need for the development of better laboratory tests for such studies. "When DNA repair capacity can be measured easily and quickly, the scientific community will be able to clearly ...Media fellowship on autism available at Vanderbilt University
... advocates, parents and individuals with autism to discuss with journalists the latest research, the rising incidence of autism, the debate over its causes and needed educational changes. The fellowship is available to a limited number of print, broadcast and experienced freelance journalists. Vanderbilt wil...ASU students host first annual Western Regional Bioethics Conference
...ate in smaller interactive sessions where they can discuss their opinions with other conference members, making the conference a more informative and personal experience. Dr. Joan McGregor, Director of the ASU Bioethics Program says, "Our undergraduate student organizers with the help of some faculty have b...... by students. The showcase will provide a forum to discuss scientific and business issues of central importan...tive employers in those fields. The companies will discuss full-time, co-op, internship and summer employment opportunities. In addition to NJIT, the co-hosts ...