Anthropologist given one of nation's top scientific honors
...American Conference. "The academy is pleased to elect Dr. Lovejoy," says Maureen OLeary, director of public information at the National Academies. "We look forward to his induction ceremony next April when he is introduced to his colleagues and signs the registry of membership book that NAS members have...Is bigger better? Breast surgery linked to boost in self-esteem and sexuality
..., have preconceived negative ideas about those who elect to have plastic surgery, without fully understanding the benefits that may occur from these procedures, said Figueroa-Haas, who conducted the study for her doctoral thesis at Barry University in Miami Shores before joining the UF faculty. This study ...Plants' management of nutrient suggests environmental remedies
... detect there is not enough calcium, the plant may elect to hold off on growth and development until it has more calcium. The plant may thus appear not to be doing well." The findings have prompted Pei to begin a new research program aimed at altering this calcium balancing act to help plants adjust to t...Institute of Medicine elects 65 new members, 5 foreign associates
...of medicine and health." Current active members elect new members from among candidates nominated for their professional achievement and commitment to service. An unusual diversity of talent is assured by the Institute's charter, which stipulates that at least one-quarter of the membership be selected ...Venomous cone snail biologist named to Institute of Medicine
... the Institute of Medicine, current active members elect new members from among candidates nominated for their professional achievement and commitment to service. An unusual diversity of talent is assured by the institute's charter, which stipulates that at least one-quarter of the membership be selected ...NJIT mathematician receives noted math prize
...ciation for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will elect MIURA a Fellow next month. He is one of only four individuals this year in math to receive this other honor. Miura, of Millburn, is acting chair of NJIT's math department. Miura shares the Steele Prize with three others. Miura's current research in...Institute of Medicine News: IOM elects 64 new members, five foreign associates
...st honors in these fields." Current active members elect new members from a slate of candidates nominated for their professional achievement. A diversity of talent among members is assured by the Institute's charter, which requires that at least one-quarter be selected from fields outside the health profe...Cells from amniotic fluid used to tissue-engineer a new trachea
...more readily available. Millions of pregnant women elect to have amniotic fluid drawn to test for chromosome defects, the procedure known as amniocentesis. And when a prenatal ultrasound exam reveals fetal malformations, amniocentesis is usually recommended. Complications are rare. "In many cases, the amni...Pioneering research on ALS muscle disease rewarded
...eatable. The consequence is that many ALS patients elect for euthanasia, a very controversial solution. Genetic research by Peter Carmeliet and his team at the Catholic University of Leuven has led to the surprising finding that the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) plays an important role in this ...UCLA physiologist elected to prestigious British Royal Society
... society applies a rigorous peer review process to elect a maximum of 44 new fellows and six foreign members who are citizens of the United Kingdom, other Commonwealth countries or Ireland. The lifetime honor pays tribute to the society's most distinguished members who have demonstrated excellence in resea...Readers of genome decipher signatures of cancer patient outcomes
...nes in 'the Death from Cancer Signature,' they may elect to become involved in studies that would improve their likelihood of reaching that five-year survival landmark, and beyond," Glinsky said. Knowledge of the genetic and molecular markers associated with highly aggressive clinical course of cancer mig...