Cold Spring Harbor Protocols highlights reliable methods for gene and protein analyses
...cific protein of interest. This is accomplished by growing bacteria that contain the DNA sequence for the GST tag adjacent to the gene for the protein of interest. When the bacteria grow, they express the "GST fusion protein," which consists of a GST tag attached to the desired protein. Using a chemical (glu...Trends in bird observations reveal species' changing fortunes
...did not, by and large, increase as a result of the growing expanse of pasture in the Neotropics. A possibly related surprise is the relative lack of declines among wetland-loving birds that migrate south of the United States. All told, the patterns prompt Valiela and Martinetto to suggest that alterations...Cooking up a solution for a culinary problem
... that this problem is exacerbated by the fact that growing wheat in low sulphur soil conditions drastically increases the amount of asparagine in the grain of the plants and thus the amount of acrylamide produced. With over 20% of soils in Europe, Australia and other developed countries demonstrating low sul...Brown rot shrivels prune production in California
...ultiple sets of symptoms that occur throughout the growing season," he said. Brown rot can cause blossoms to collapse in spring, rot of green fruit in mid season, and decay of mature fruit in late season. To combat this disease and keep prunes in ample supply worldwide, plant pathologists have applied res...Neurophysiologist explores the mysteries of the human brain
..., and the range of emotions The plasticity of the growing brain Mental illness and treatment He also delves into such stimulating questions as: Where does creativity come from? What is personality? Can we distinguish between the brain and the mind?Impressive in breadth and depth, yet written with clarity...Overfishing large sharks impacts entire marine ecosystem, shrinks shellfish supply
...rks have been fished in recent decades to meet the growing worldwide demand for shark fins and meat." Shar...occupied by cownose rays and examples of stable or growing shellfish populations in areas beyond the ray's northernmost limit. Ecosystem effects of increases...Researcher examines polymers created with poultry feathers
...d value to the poultry industry and help solve the growing environmental problem of plastic waste. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more than 29 million tons of non-biodegradable plastic waste ends up in landfills each year. Justin Barone, associate professor of biological systems eng...Overfishing great sharks wiped out North Carolina bay scallop fishery
...rks have been fished in recent decades to meet the growing worldwide demand for shark fins and meat," Baum sa...occupied by cownose rays and examples of stable or growing shellfish populations in areas beyond the rays northernmost limit. Ecologists have long predicted ...ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- March 28, 2007
...red regions, dont seem to follow this rule. Now, a growing number of researchers are finding that these disordered proteins have important biological functions and are involved in disease processes ranging from cancer to Alzheimers disease. An article on these mysterious proteins is scheduled for the April 2...Brain tissue reveals possible genetic trigger for schizophrenia
... the environment," Perkins explained. "There is growing evidence that schizophrenia may related to disordered synaptic plasticity," she added. "Our study found a striking, significant difference in microRNA expression between people with schizophrenia and healthy people. Using bioinformatic analyses, we f...Ewwwww! UCLA anthropologist studies evolution's disgusting side
...r than the urge to lose your lunch, according to a growing body of research by a UCLA anthropologist. "The reason we experience disgust today is that the response protected our ancestors," said Dan Fessler, associate professor of anthropology and director of UCLAs Center for Behavior, Evolution, and Cultur...Engineering the heart piece by piece
...PhD, published a paper describing their success in growing pulsing, three-dimensional patches of bioengineere...en days, by stretching the BEHM at 1 Hertz. The growing of heart muscle, heart valve and blood vessel tissue in the lab also requires careful control of con...ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- March 21, 2007
...s, potentially leading to better tasting wine. A growing number of winemakers say that their wines have an abnormal aroma and flavor, known as ladybug taint, that resembles the bugs characteristic odor. Winemakers report that there are more ladybugs in vineyards and on the grapes during harvest. Experts be...Johns Hopkins researchers examine why people eat the foods they do
...he quality of an individuals diet. Considering the growing obesity crisis, it is important to make healthy foods accessible to poor segments of the population and to empower them to eat a healthy diet by lowering the price of healthy foods and enhancing tailored nutrition education," said Youfa Wang, MD, PhD...Ladybugs may be cute, but watch out when they get near wine
...onal meeting of the American Chemical Society. A growing number of winemakers say that their wines have an abnormal aroma and flavor, known as ladybug taint, that resembles the bugs characteristic odor. Winemakers report that there are more ladybugs in vineyards and on the grapes during harvest. Experts be...Microfossils unravel climate history of tropical Africa
...eratures, is based on organic molecules from algae growing in the surface layer of the Ocean. These organisms adapt the molecular composition of their cell membranes to ambient temperature to maintain constant physiological properties. When such molecules sink to the sea floor and are buried in sediments whe...Study shows metabolic strategy of stressed cell
...t. Jude study is a significant contribution to the growing field of metabolomicsthe study of the molecules involved in metabolism. Coupled with genetic studies of the cell, metabolomics is giving scientists a more detailed picture of how the body maintains its health in both normal environments and during ti...Fisheries group calls for science-based approach to address climate impacts
... need for continued vigilance, especially with the growing concern about the impact of climate change on oceans ecosystems. The report makes ten recommendations for continued improvement, including the need to address climate impacts, embrace the goals of ecosystem based fishery management, and the need to ...International Astronautical Federation joins project to protect World Heritage sites
...e International Astronautical Federation joins the growing number of space entities to pledge support to the project. The Open Initiative, agreed upon by ESA and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in 2001, involves satellites monitoring UNESCO World Heritage sites as ...