University of Colorado licenses two influenza virus detection discoveries to Quidel Corp.
...ed by Drs. Kathy Rowlen and Robert Kuchta. Quidels intent is to develop and market diagnostic tests featuring the chip for use in identifying mutations that may complicate influenza treatment decisions. The chip detects the two most common factors contributing to the resistance of influenza to drug treat...Geologists witness unique volcanic mudflow in action in New Zealand
...cement and to predict the associated hazards. "The intent is to adapt this model to account for different lahar triggering mechanisms, and for different locations, to make it widely applicable," said Fagents. "The ultimate goal is provide a useful hazards assessment tool for future lahars."...Legal ruling may put endangered species in danger
... by the American people in 1973." "Congressional intent about the Act is clear," said Vucetich, who recently co-authored a scholarly article with Nelson on the meaning of the words "endangered" and "recovery" in the Endangered Species Act. Their paper was published in the October 5, 2006 issue of the peer...AACR Annual Meeting showcases significant developments in understanding and targeting cancers
... "In our Centennial year, this deeply reflects the intent of our founders on a scale that they could scarcely imagine." AACRs Annual Meeting attracts attendees including leading academic, industry and government scientists, as well as clinical oncologists, students, cancer survivors, advocates and other h...Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky will discuss stress, health, Feb. 17 at AAAS meeting
...does during real stress--for example, something is intent on eating you and you're running for your life--versus what your body does when you're turning on the same stress response for months on end for purely psychosocial reasons." In the short term, he explained, stress hormones are "brilliantly adapted" ...Former White House science advisor warns that nanotechnology's potential threatened
...cularly the physical sciences and engineering. The intent was to reach millions of children using the wonders of nanotechnology to encourage them to study science and to equip them to compete successfully at the cutting-edge of a globalized economy." Another stated NNI goal was "to establish channels of com...NHGRI funds large-scale sequencing centers
...o an overarching set of scientific priorities. The intent of the target selection process is to maintain flexibility so the focus of the sequencing program can be adjusted as the state of knowledge improves over the next four years in order to pursue the most biomedically compelling sequencing targets. The ...NCI funds Einstein and U. Albany NanoCollege to make world's smallest cancer detection device
...le level with vital biomedical research, it is our intent to provide deeper understanding of the causes of cancer metastasis and migration knowledge that is of critical importance in the treatment and, ultimately, prevention of cancer." Dr. Condeelis has used the multiphoton confocal microscope to direct...Team at CNSE and Einstein receive grant to develop world's smallest cancer detection device
...le level with vital biomedical research, it is our intent to provide deeper understanding of the causes of cancer metastasis and migration knowledge that is of critical importance in the treatment and, ultimately, prevention of cancer," said Castracane. "The NCI has placed a very high priority on understa...New tool for biology students teaches biosecurity awareness by example
...ces it will become easier for those with nefarious intent to co-opt legitimate science," said Michael Stebbins, FAS Director of Biology Policy. "Raising awareness of this ugly truth is essential for the security of the nation." This online learning tool illustrates the implications of dual use biology re...USC receives first round of stem cell training funds
... in this promising area of research. This was the intent of the people of California when they voted for passage of Proposition 71." The CIRM funding follows a February announcement by donor Eli Broad of a gift of $25 million to the Keck School of Medicine of USC to help build the Broad Institute for Integ...Troubling times for embryo gene tests
...edicare and Medicaid Services launched a notice of intent to create rules ensuring the quality of genetic testing, but difficulties in regulating the system have led to long delays. The OECD is attempting to develop similar guidelines for its member countries, which include the US, UK and much of Europe. In...International policy workshop on nitrogen in Paris March 8 10, 2006
...s shortages in those areas afflicted. The primary intent of this workshop is to initiate the interaction between the scientific and policy-making communities, and start a policy-oriented discussion on what could and should be done to address the disrupted global nitrogen cycle. Participants will be drawn...Newer football helmet design may reduce incidence of concussions in high school players
...roduced by Riddell in 2002, was developed with the intent of reducing the incidence and severity of concussion. The design features and engineering specifications of the helmet were formulated after several years of biomechanical laboratory testing. The current study compared the new Revolution helmet versu...Envisat radar surveillance protects endangered prehistoric fish
...as proved increasingly popular with pirate vessels intent on defying the law. Runion is the second largest producer of Patagonian toothfish behind Chile. So the toothfish is very important to it, earning in the region of 40 to 60 million euros for its economy annually. However in recent years the toothfish...U of MN researchers awarded more than $20 million for stem cell and natural killer cell research
...lso will direct three teams of researchers who are intent on learning more about the role of natural killer cells in killing cancer and how the cells can be used in unrelated donor transplants. In addition to Miller, the other team leaders include Daniel Weisdorf, M.D., University of Minnesota, and Peter Pa...$3.5 million from Homeland Security for lie detection in the 21st century
...curately correlate facial expressions to deceptive intent and verify how consistently these occur across cultures. Another is to incorporate new cues, such as gestures and body postures, into the computer models. To accomplish this, the Rutgers team will draw upon the expertise of communications experts and...Women's health study finds vitamin E does not protect women from heart attack, stroke, or cancer
...h cardiovascular disease or CVD risk factors. The intent of the Women's Health Study was to provide a long-term look at the effects of vitamin E supplementation among healthy women. Participants in the Women's Health Study were monitored for major cardiovascular "events" a combination of nonfatal heart a...From butterflies to freshwater supplies
...logy. ''We received a total of 29 letters of intent from faculty, many of whom had not been active in the institute to date,'' said institute director Jeffrey Koseff, a professor of civil and environmental engineering. ''We were particularly pleased to receive proposals from a broad set of......al impact of the seed-to-table agricultural chain, intent on changing the mainstream cycle that focuses on quantity over quality and profit over environmental and social concerns, such as pesticides and the well-being of farm workers. But which ecolabels are to be believed? In understanding ecolabels, Lock...