New research holds promise for protecting cancer patients against infertility
...he ages of 18 and 35 years who were due to receive high doses of cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapy drug. They knew that GnHR analogues were already used for the temporary suppression of ovulation in infertility treatment, so reasoned that it would be possible to use it to shut down the ovaries temporaril...American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- June 27/July 3, 2007
... new study, they describe a process for extracting high yields of a protein substance called mucin that co...ally replace petroleum-based PUR, in sensitive and high end applications such as in the biomedical area, the report said. ARTICLE #4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...Tough tubes -- Carbon nanotubes endure heavy wear and tear
...on nanotubes, Pushparaj said. Even when exposed to high levels of stress, the nanotubes held up extremely well. The behavior is reminiscent of the mechanics of soft tissues, such as a shoulder muscle or stomach wall, which expand and contract millions of times over a human lifetime. Pushparaj and his te...Scientists find endangered grey-shanked doucs in Vietnam
...re to discover a population of this size with such high numbers in a small area, especially for a species on the brink of extinction. This indicates that the population has not been impacted by hunting like all other known populations of the species. Recent surveys in Que Phuoc Commune in Quang Nam Pro...Antibody linked to MS significantly higher in spinal fluid of blacks
...dy to seep over into the cerebrospinal fluid, so a high level of spinal IgG isn't by itself very revealing," explains senior author Anne Cross, M.D., professor of neurology and head of the neuroimmunology section. "What's different in MS patients is that they make IgG in the central nervous system. We can......spersion device). This is in contrast to the very high radiation from much less likely nuclear weapons detonations, which are often discussed in the same context as RDDs. Van Cleef even suggests that fear and angst from a dirty bomb could result in more deaths from car accidents during the evacuation tha...The Cancer Genome Atlas awards funds for technology development
...approaches for analyzing the methylation of DNA at high resolution across the genome using 1,000 cancer cells. Methylation, which involves the addition of methyl groups to the backbone of the DNA molecule, can change the way in which genes interact with the transcriptional machinery that turns genes on or...1,000-year-old Arctic ponds disappearing due to global warming
Research has uncovered alarming evidence that high Arctic ponds, many which have been permanent bodie...the properties of fresh water) monitoring from the high Arctic. Over the 24 years the researchers spent monitoring the ponds, they recorded evidence of re...Global warming is evaporating Arctic ponds, new study shows
...case here, say Drs. Smol and Douglas. Instead, the high Arctic ponds are evaporating due to warming. By measuring changes in water quality over their 24-year sampling window, they have shown that the concentration of salts has been steadily increasing. Using the analogy of a pot of soup simmering on a s...Tick-related disease thrives on cholesterol, study suggests
COLUMBUS , Ohio People who have high cholesterol levels may be much more susceptible to...eater in mice that were genetically predisposed to high cholesterol levels and that were also fed a high-cholesterol diet. The results confirmed what the ...Personalized approach to ovarian stimulation achieves high ART pregnancy rates
...stified by the number of oocytes retrieved and the high pregnancy rates. This approach should enable us ...tarting dose calculator are very promising, with a high clinical pregnancy rate. It represents an important step forward in aiding clinicians using GONAL-f ...Time-lapse recordings reveal why IVF embryos are more likely to develop into twins
...ing blastocyst development may be the cause of the high monozygotic rate after extended culture. This hypothesis fits well with the long established cause of the most common form of natural monozygotic twins. This research is, to Ms Paynes knowledge, the first systematic study by time-lapse recording of...New approaches to endometriosis treatment -- mouse experiments point the way
...ince current therapies are still associated with a high recurrence rate, and many of them can only be used for a limited time due to unacceptable side effects and/or osteoporosis. For women with pain, surgery can provide a temporary relief, although symptoms recur in up to 75% of women within two years....Translating form into function
...ga maritima, a microbe that normally lives at very high temperatures and pressures near volcanic ocean vents. Its structure was determined as a part of the structural genomics project, a large-scale, worldwide effort to determine the structures of enzymes and receptors. With the nature of the substrate...Early fire risk for mountains near Los Angeles
...ipitation can be used to predict the date at which high fire-risk thresholds are reached. Dennison says...method can be used to better plan for the start of high fire danger. Fire agencies could use this to help them plan where and when to put their people and e...Stressed-out African naked mole-rats may provide clues about human infertility
...ing. These succeeding females were also previously high ranking and had relatively high concentrations of urinary testosterone. This supports the hypothesis that the attainment and mainten...The fisherman is a predator like any other
...esselsnear the coast can be an alarm signalshowing high vulnerability of stock exploitedand give clues as to possible managementmeasures to relieve the fi shing pressureduring these critical periods. This type ofanalysis, already used for monitoring thePeruvian anchovy stock, is being developedfor applica......ility problems had MIF levels that were either too high or too low. Those who had no problems conceiving h...d his colleagues found that having MIF on board in high amounts in animals prone to diabetes set the disease process in motion weeks earlier than expected. ...New dynamic brace developed to advance clubfoot treatment
...attach the bar to place the child in a car seat or high chair or change a diaper without removing the entire brace. Other differences from the traditional brace is that the Dobbs brace also allows children to move their legs independently while wearing the brace. Dobbs said these changes are key to prev...Journal of Nuclear Medicine's impact grows, remains consistently high over past 5 years
...urnal is cited. The Journal of Nuclear Medicines high impact factor confirms that it is very well respec...physician, technologist and scientist members. The high journal impact factor and manuscript submission rate demonstrate that the scientific community value...