Link between immune protein and longer survival in melanoma patients identified
...feature that allows these killer cells to find and eradicate tumors. "This data may indicate that early melanoma vaccination is essential, and that vaccines inducing specific T cells with tumor-homing ability can make a significant difference in survival," said study co-author Irene Mullins, an instructo...Invasive sea squirt alive and well on Georges Bank
...l applications and physical removal in attempts to eradicate the relatively small infestations there. The species thrives in marine environments that lie within its preferred temperature range (28 to 75 degrees F) and that have firm substrates and plentiful food, conditions that are widespread off the coasts o...Your brain and you: Forecasting the ethical challenges ahead for neuroscience and society
...ir brain function, to perform better on the job or eradicate twinges of depression. In a world that now sees athletes enhancing their muscles for competition, what happens when pharmaceuticals or even electronic brain enhancements become the necessary edge for students and workers? "One problem with brain enh...Researchers discover a stem-cell switch lurking within leukemias
... the disease into abeyance, and it doesn't seem to eradicate that critical stem cell. It suggests that either that other pathway should be targeted with drugs, or perhaps both the BCR-ABL and the self-renewing pathway should be targeted." In further studies, Gilliland and his colleagues will analyze the gene...Essential oils could help to stamp out MRSA
...y hospital staff, doctors and patients in a bid to eradicate the spread of these deadly 'super bugs'. Researchers are now desperately looking for funding to develop their work and carry out a clinical trial. Peter Warn from the University's Faculty of Medicine who worked on the research said: "We believe that ...The Cochrane Library Newsletter, 2005, Issue 1
...ily members and close contacts with antibiotics to eradicate the bacteria and prevent the disease spreading. In addition, antibiotics can be given periodically to 'at risk' groups of people to wipe out the background population of bacteria. Rifampin tends to be the antibiotic used, but is not ideal. Peop...Genome of deadly amoeba shows surprising complexity, evidence of lateral gene transfer
... find better means to harness the immune system to eradicate infection through vaccine development. A number of the metabolic adaptations and stratagems identified from the E. histolytica genome also have commonalities with those reported in two other amitochondrial human pathogens of global importance: ...Leslie Roberts of Science wins ASM Public Communications Award
...ins why the 16-year, multibillion dollar effort to eradicate polio remains tantalizingly short of its goal, and why those leading the effort believe that victory may finally be achievable. It is a story of microbiology in the real world that tells why the oral polio vaccine that revolutionized immunization in ...Key target for Foot and Mouth drug revealed
...ith anti-viral drugs for a few weeks and hopefully eradicate the outbreak very quickly." The 23,000 Dalton (weight) enzyme, is made of 213 amino acids, and is folded into a classic protease form, similar to those seen in poliovirus, hepatitis A virus and human rhinovirus, the major cause of the common cold. Th...Tufts University's Andrew Camilli named Howard Hughes Medical Investigator
...ontributes to the body of knowledge that will help eradicate or fully control diseases that plague us." Ralph Isberg, PhD, and Matthew Waldor, MD, PhD, both faculty members at the Tufts University School of Medicine in the department of molecular biology and microbiology, are also HHMI investigators in the fie...Leslie Roberts, Science Deputy News Editor, wins prize for 'first-rate' polio story
... the science, policy and human drama of efforts to eradicate polio. In announcing the award for "Polio: The Final Assault," [ http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/summary/303/5666/1960 ], the judges cited Roberts' "first-rate reporting" and described the story as "importantmeticulously researched and beautifu...Rounduphighly lethal to amphibians, finds University of Pittsburgh researcher
...ITTSBURGH--The herbicide Roundup is widely used to eradicate weeds. But a study published today by a University of Pittsburgh researcher finds that the chemical may be eradicating much more than that. Pitt assistant professor of biology Rick Relyea found that Roundup, the second most commonly applied herbicid...New technology, new approach to help heart and lung patients awaiting transplants
...s may eliminate the need for a transplant and even eradicate heart disease in patients. Research and discussion will be presented today during symposia at the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) Annual Meeting and Scientific Session in Philadelphia. CARDIAC DEVICES Presenter Rob...Scientists making advances receive international awards
...s and medical centers is helping to understand and eradicate cancer will be recognized April 16-20, 2005, by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) at its 96th Annual Meeting in Anaheim, Calif. A series of awards is given annually by the AACR the world's oldest and largest professional society re...New strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections
... a variety of treatment technologies to attempt to eradicate microbes from incoming water. Dr. Cervia described the different types of systemic disinfection methods used and the advantages and disadvantages of each. "Despite the range of technologies being applied, the problem of waterborne microbes in the h...Invasive plants: Arming to defend and win
...cus on technological and partnership strategies to eradicate and control nonnative invasive plants in the Southeastern United States. The conference is hosted by the Alabama Invasive Plant Council and open to all impacted land agencies, organizations, industries, and individuals interested in finding solutions...Columbia dedicates new 300,000 sq. ft. Irving Cancer Research Center
...to contribute to the research that will ultimately eradicate cancer entirely," said Mr. Irving. "This contribution demonstrates not only our commitment to this research, but our confidence in Columbia University Medical Center as the leading institution to conduct it." "This new facility enhances the Cancer...Tracking a killer: Observing liver invasion by malarial parasites
...tion to combine prevention measures and efforts to eradicate malaria-carrying mosquitoes, the disease kills more than a million people each year. Much is known about the microbes that cause the disease, tiny parasites of the genus Plasmodium , which have a complex life cycle involving several distinct phases...Infection-fighting strategy backfires in cystic fibrosis
...fight infection may contribute to our inability to eradicate the Pseudomonas infection in cystic fibrosis patie...d the immune system. The immune system attempts to eradicate Pseudomonas by sending in massive numbers of cells called neutrophils. The short-lived cells die aft......save lives but face enormous challenges and cannot eradicate malaria without the development of complementary control technologies. Recent advances in the genetics, biology, immunology and behavior of mosquitoes open up new and unexplored avenues for controlling malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. The ...