Biomarker test may give early warning of brain woes
...se it contains protein sequences that are repeated dozens of times, each of which can be bound by a detection antibody, increasing the sensitivity of the test. Other potential biomarkers may be identifiable by only one short, non-repeating sequence, making the task more difficult. "NF-H is a very stable pr...Purdue scientists see biochemistry's future - with quantum physics
...ful supercomputers to analyze the interplay of the dozens of electrons that whirl in clouds about these molecules, a team of physicists led by Purdue's Jorge H. Rodriguez has found that the quantum property of electrons called "spin" needs to be considered to obtain a complete and fundamental picture of how...... and screening efforts for anti-malarial agents in dozens of plants. Country level commitment to malaria control: Leadership and ownership are essential if malaria is to become no longer "a fact of life". Insecticide treated bed nets: Scientists know they're effective but research reveals a surprisi...Embryonic stem cells accrue genetic changes
...ment of the policy at 9 p.m. ET, Aug. 9, 2001. The dozens of human embryonic stem cell lines developed since that announcement cannot be used in federally funded research. Most of the "late" batches of stem cells -- those grown in the lab a year to three years longer than their early counterparts -- displa...Major advance in the treatment of severe malaria in our region
... key feature of the trial was the collaboration of dozens of investigators in the four Asian countries, coordinated by Dr Arjen Dondorp and Professor Nick White at the Wellcome Trust Unit at Mahidol University in Bangkok. The Principal investigator from the Indonesian Ministry of Health was Dr Emiliana Tji...Fire fighters, managers use new software to estimate fire hazard; air pollution levels
...her hot, dry August and fire fighters are battling dozens of fires in the western United States. A big challenge for federal managers is determining where the heaviest fuels exist, and how to prioritize fuel treatments across millions of acres of federal lands. Simply knowing how much fuel is present at an...Deadly parasites show common genetic core
... and L. major by sand flies.) The comparison found dozens of genes found in all three parasites that may have been acquired from bacteria through lateral gene transfer. In addition, studies of the parasites' Variant Surface Glycoproteins (VSGs) found T. brucei to have the most complex genetic apparatus for ...Why do aneurysms form? New studies suggest leading role for white blood cells
...blic health threat, says Upchurch, who operates on dozens of AAA patients each year, including some whose aneurysms have already burst and who will die within minutes or hours if the bleeding isn't stopped. AAAs can go undetected for years; experts sometimes refer to them as a "ticking time bomb" inside a p...State newborn screening programs advance, but most infants still not fully covered
...panded newborn screening is now required by law in dozens of states, but most infants still are not covered by the full panel of 29 tests recommended by experts, according to the March of Dimes 2005 state-by-state report card on newborn screening. The March of Dimes recommends that every baby born in the U......ing in garbage dumps, paper fails to decompose for dozens of years. As a result, billions of tons of wastepaper cram the planet's landfills, creating an enormous environmental problem worldwide. Prof. Edward Bayer of the Weizmann Institute's Biological Chemistry Department has developed a process that one d...Huntington's cure in flies lays groundwork for broader treatment approaches
...articularly for diseases that can be attributed to dozens and even hundreds of abnormal gene functions. Yet ... have a role to play in the onset of seizures, and dozens more may be involved. Though many might argue for directing research dollars to the continued search...Deep-sea jelly uses glowing red lures to catch fish
...ls, arranged in chains that in some species can be dozens of meters long. The members of a colony specialize at different tasks. Some form swimming bells, which pulse slowly, pulling the colony through the water like a long, fluid freight train. Others specialize in feeding, and sport stinging tentacles. ...First high-tech incubator at a women's college says girls can do science
...ulted in the creation of thousands of new jobs and dozens of growing businesses," said Senator Bruno. "I strongly believe this new investment will be another tremendous success for the economy of the Capital Region." About The Sage Colleges The Sage Colleges is an independent private institution of ...Joslin scientists confirm link between PKC enzyme and kidney disease in diabetes
...perglycemia, the hallmark of diabetes. Since then, dozens of studies in the King Laboratory have investigated the role of PKC in blood vessel damage of the eye, kidney, heart and large arteries - organs that can deteriorate over time in people with diabetes, leading to complications such as blindness, heart...Rock on! Indiana limestone: NIST's first and latest SRM
... in Human Hair, SRM 2285--Arson Test Mixture), and dozens of others. About 350 SRMs support the auto industry, for example, from manufacture of sheet metal, windshields, tires, and transmission gears to final assembly and subsequent operation. Prosaic limestone is a critical natural resource. In addition t...NJIT plastics expert who develops safer explosives for soldiers gets honor
...rs used in mixing operations. Gogos has advised dozens of graduate students and authored more than 100 technical publications, He holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and a doctorate in aerospace and mechanical engineering from Princeton University. He is a professor emeritus of chemical en...Alien woodwasp, threat to US pine trees, found in N.Y.
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Despite dozens of interceptions at U.S. ports, a public enemy has infiltrated the nation's borders. Taken captive in Fulton County, N.Y., and identified by a Cornell University expert, the adult female alien is the only one of its kind ever discovered in the easter...Buying time through 'hibernation on demand'
...ith no ill effects may sound like science fiction, dozens of documented cases exist of humans surviving prolonged hibernation-like states with no lingering physical or neurological damage. For example: In May 1999, a female Norwegian skier was rescued after submersion in icy water for more than an hour....Signs of aging: Scientists evaluate genes associated with longevity
...3, but since that time, scientists have identified dozens of additional genes that are crucial for longevity. "Aging is a complex process," explains Dr. Brooks-Wilson. "It is commonly believed that a variety of genes and metabolic pathways contribute to the deterioration of cells, tissues and organisms du......ke palmitate attachment, not only in Kv1.1, but in dozens or even hundreds of other proteins. That possibly explains some of the many types of damage that result from having too high of a fatty acid burden."...