Helping the body heal itself: Regenerative medicine to be discussed at UH
..."Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine," Polak will discuss the promise this type of research holds to treat d...heart and lung transplant a decade ago, Polak will discuss how biology, materials science and biomedical engineering have come together in this new field direc...ASBMB Schering-Plough Award lecture to focus on histone modifications in transcription
...da, Maryland, March 1, 2005: Dr. Brian Strahl will discuss the important roles that histone modifications pla...tion of the mRNA transcript. Dr. Strahl will also discuss some of his research on another histone modification, methylation, or the addition of a methyl group...Study examines role of EGFR gene mutations in lung cancer development
...husetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., discuss how these latest findings fit in with previous research on EGFR gene mutations and lung cancer. "The discovery of EGFR gene mutations in lung cancer points out the need for a comprehensive and global view of the genomes of human cancers," they write....One year after groundbreaking, desert research center takes shape on the Israeli-Jordanian border
...uter scientists from Jordan and Israel together to discuss future research stimulated by the January field survey. "These people are really dedicated to making this happen, and I'm happy to be involved in some small way," Mooney said. "It's really a wonderful dream."...One step closer to prediction: Baltimore to host international scientific meeting
...es will gather in Baltimore from March 7 to 10 and discuss eutrophication's role in harmful algal blooms and design the next phase of comparative research necessary to address this critical global issue. The four-day scientific conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys, and is designed to b...Report highlights diseases from the environment
...oquium convened by the Academy in February 2004 to discuss environmental pathogens and the current state of research on these organisms. Scientists with expertise in infectious diseases, food microbiology, bacteriology, molecular biology, microbial ecology, pathogenic mycology and other areas in the microbio......otic a year is approved," said Derendorf, who will discuss the technique Saturday (March 5) at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Orlando. "That's certainly not enough. Even more worrisome, there are very few in the pipeline right now. Meanwhile, the requ...Basis for DNA ejection from single phage particles
...ned physical interruptions in the DNA. The authors discuss the relevance of this stepwise ejection to the transfer of phage DNA in vivo.......roadcast of NPR's "Science Friday." Panelists will discuss restoration as it occurs in the art gallery, between the pages of a novel or while seeking fossils in the Mongolian desert. Only symposium registrants will be guaranteed admission; others will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis as long a...William C. Rose Award lecture will focus on cytochrome P450
... School of Medicine at Vanderbilt University, will discuss the many functions of cytochrome P450 when he rece...es, mechanisms, and function. Dr. Guengerich will discuss some of his recent work on P450 including the kinetic analysis of steps in catalysis by human P450s,...National Academies Advisory: April 22 Science Cafe on Alternative Energy
...sing options on the horizon and have the chance to discuss these developments with an energy expert and others interested in the topic. DETAILS: Friday, April 22, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Marian Koshland Science Museum, 6th and E Streets, N.W., Washington, D.C. Tickets are $5 and include pizza and so...Disease diagnosis, biodefense among UH chemical research projects
...Chone Chow, assistant professor of chemistry, will discuss "Thermodynamics of interactions between glucose and maltose binding protein." His group's poster presents progress toward better understanding of the chemical and physical driving forces of carbohydrate-protein interactions that are important in bio...Polymers with copper show promise for implanted sensors
...blood. U-M chemistry professor Mark Meyerhoff will discuss the work March 15 at the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego, Calif. "The idea we had, when we started working on this problem about eight years ago, was to try to mimic what occurs in the human body to prevent clotti...Probing the promise and perils of nanoparticles
...e students Pascale Leroueil and Seungpyo Hong will discuss their research at the 229th national meeting of th...he work that Banaszak Holl, Hong and Leroueil will discuss is one of several major research programs under way in the U-M Center for Biologic Nanotechnology---...Classical subject underpins new biomedical advances
...for Integrative Physiology at the University, will discuss the importance of communication within and between cells of the body, in order to keep its 30kg of cells warm, fed and able to reproduce in 20 litres of water. To achieve this, cells need to overcome a major paradox -- the transfer of information, nu...Pall prion removal technology presented to FDA blood products advisory committee
...of the filter in Europe, Pall Corporation plans to discuss this technology with regulatory agencies in Canada and the U.S. The Company is also studying the new filter as a device to aid in the detection of BSE in cattle before entering the food supply....NJIT chemists modify carbon nanotubes using microwaves
...ssor of chemistry and environmental sciences, will discuss their findings Thursday, March 17 from 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Diego. The pair, aided by doctoral student Yubing Wang, have written "Microwave-Induced,...CDC: Rubella, a major cause of birth defects, no longer a health threat in US
...ak, CDC's acting director of media relations, will discuss effective communication in an emergency. A special plenary session will be held on March 23 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the polio vaccine....Prominent North Shore-LIJ physician-researcher brings science to the masses with new book
...e development of severe sepsis. He then goes on to discuss new treatments he and collaborators have been developing to combat the deadly syndrome. Offering critical information, Fatal Sequence is a must-read for both the medical community and the public....NNii media advisory about David Kirby's book questioning vaccine safety
...i media office has available scientific experts to discuss these issues. Contact Diana Olson at 703-299-0201 to schedule an interview. The National Network for Immunization Information (NNii) provides up-to-date, science based information about immunizations to health professionals, the public, policymakers,...