New light on muscle efficiency: It is not the power-plant
... says lead author Martin Mogensen. "The work is an excellent example of integrative physiology, addressing questions both at the sub-cellular and whole body levels that have implications for basic muscle energetics as well as athletic performance," says Professor Edward Coyle, of the University of Texas at Aus...Innovative technology for production of new pharmaceuticals forms basis of new company
... the results, PNAS states that this research is an excellent validation of the new technology: 'The present study is an excellent validation of the developed technology platform, as the results are confirming the results which hav...UCR-led study identifies crucial mechanism involved in immune response against viruses
...as shown that the common fruit fly can serve as an excellent model for studying the immunity animals are born with for fighting viral infections. The research will help scientists better understand how our own bodies respond to viral infections, enabling more effective drugs to combat them. Much is known amon...Public communications award recognizes malaria series
... "a great team effort on a neglected subject, with excellent U.S. tie-in and human interest," and a "memorable multipart story that pulls together different aspects of the malaria issue." Clark, who covers the U.S. military; Iran; domestic preparedness; international education; and global health issues for The...DOE JGI releases experimental metagenomics data management & analysis system
... unwieldy. Importantly, IMG/M is more than just an excellent tool to analyze data. The manner in which the results of that analysis are organized and made accessible through a user-friendly interface allows the researcher to rapidly move in a number of different intellectual directions. As a result, the user b...Molecular discoveries aim at advancing early diagnosis of cancers
...ted Septin 9 DNA in blood is a marker suited as an excellent population screening tool to identify a large number of asymptomatic cancers, and our study is the first of this magnitude and with this level of clinical performance to describe a DNA methylation-based blood test for the early detection of colorecta...Research shows adults and teens who eat beans weigh less
...-third higher than non-bean eaters "Beans are an excellent source of fiber and previous studies have shown that high-fiber diets may help reduce body weight, so this makes sense," says Victor Fulgoni, PhD and author of the study. "As well, they are naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free. It's no wonder ...Physics and biology team up to tackle protein folding debate
...s discipline. Now the effort has borne fruit in an excellent demonstration of the potential of interdisciplinary research in physics and biology....MIT researchers build tiny batteries with viruses
...exactly where they belong. Cobalt oxide "has shown excellent electrochemical cycling properties, and is thus under consideration as an electrode for advanced lithium-ion batteries." In earlier research, Belcher and colleagues learned they could exploit the abilities of microbes to recognize the correct molecul...Scientists fly in for maggot fest
...to understanding life and Drosophila larvae are an excellent means of learning about the fundamental processes common to all living organisms."...Cuttlefish masters of disguise despite colorblindness
...ated neural control of the skin make cuttlefish an excellent model for studying camouflage....Honeybee decision-making ability rivals any department committee
... than consensus or compromise, consistently yields excellent collective decisions," said Seeley. When a hive g...a mediocre one. The swarms almost always chose the excellent site. To test whether the bees decide by quorum or consensus, the researchers: offered swarms two ...FRSQ and its partners invest over $1.2 million in Quebec consortium for research on C. difficile
...search consortium, which is being made possible by excellent collaboration among all our partners, to try to answer the many questions that this serious public health problem continues to raise." The FRSQ's partners in this project are the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Institute of Infecti...Cutting calories slightly can reduce aging damage
...ly studied DNA. RNA damage, therefore, could be an excellent early signal to indicate the onset of aging, researchers say. "Because it is more sensitive to oxidative stress, RNA can be useful as an early marker of oxidative damage and even aging," said Arnold Y. Seo, a doctoral student in UF's Institute on Agi...Space technology to help hospitals contain spread of avian flu infection
...to clean air on-board spacecraft, and has achieved excellent results in air monitoring and purification for manned space missions. For example, Italian industry has developed the life support system shared by the Italian Space Agency's Multi-Purpose Logistics Modules (MPLM) and ESA's recently completed Columbu...World fire maps now available online in near-real time
...or agent of environmental change. "The atlas is an excellent resource that provides a glimpse of the world that was not previously possible, and which is certain to allow ecologists to address both new and old questions regarding the role of fire in structuring the natural world," Matt Fitzpatrick of the Unive...Two UH grads a step closer to realizing 'The American Dream'
...ve an undergraduate degree from the program, is an excellent model for other students to follow," said Ray Flumerfelt, dean of the UH Cullen College of Engineering. "What he has accomplished with his research into artificial hearts and circulation is of significant value and shows his strong potential for the...Who are we up against? Local vs. global competition influences cooperative behavior in humans
...und information and discussion, be sure to see the excellent commentary on this work in Bernard Crespi's accompanying Dispatch, "Cooperation: Close Friends and Common Enemies."...Unraveling Alzheimer's: Clues may be found visualizing plaques in human brain, mad cowtype diseases
...ts amyloid plaques in the human brain--provides an excellent starting point for parallel research in humans and animals," said Denis Guilloteau, a biophysics professor and radiopharmacist in the nuclear medicine department of the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Tours (CHRU) in France. "With IMPY, we were able...Daniel Guarasci named SNM Technologist Section Outstanding Educator
...or residents or pharmacy students," she added. "An excellent communicator, he positively influences nuclear medicine technology students, as evidenced by the large number of candidates who seek work experience under his supervision," said Cronin, the vice president of imaging services for the Catholic Health S...