French-German cooperation extended
...ent will have its home in Bremerhaven, however, in keeping with the cooperative spirit it will also be available on French vessels for research projects of the Ifremer and of other French institutes. The sibling system 'Victoria 4000' will be fundamentally compatible to 'Victor 6000'. All existing as well as...Midgets and giants in the deep sea
...others showing smaller animals in deeper water. In keeping with the island rule, the current study suggests that both size trends may occur simultaneously, depending on the initial size of the animal being studied. In addition to shedding light on a 30-year old marine science riddle, McClain's paper also s...Preventing ventilation induced lung injury depends on giving the right number of 'sighs'
...c deep inflation provides the best balance between keeping the lung open and preventing VILI in mice. And, using mice, these researchers have shown for the first time that although deep inflation is necessary, it can be overdone. "There is still a lot of controversy and uncertainty about how best to ventil...Study pinpoints how genetic glitch could keep some people from feeling full
...lecule that seems to correct one of the mutations, keeping the hunger-signaling pathway running smoothly, Haskell-Luevano said. "If you administer these compounds, it's a potential anti-obesity agent because you feel full," Haskell-Luevano said. "On the other hand, if you have cancer or wasting disease, if...Loosen up, DNA: Leukemia gene changes genetic packaging
...a slew of genetic information into our cells while keeping the fragile DNA strands safe. Our DNA contains ten...n as heterochromatin, can suppress tumor growth by keeping genes that tell cells to grow turned off. Li's paper goes one step further, identifying JAK/STAT, a ...How the adrenal 'clock' keeps the body in synch
...idated the role of clocks of the adrenal glands in keeping those physiologic and metabolic rhythms in synchrony. The adrenal glands sit atop each kidney, where they discharge steroid hormones known as corticoids--including the stress-related hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Corticoids influence stress res...Finding paves way for better treatment of autoimmune disease
...e numbers of immune cells that work like beat cops keeping misguided cells from attacking the body. The ability to easily make large numbers of these cells opens the door to improved treatment and a better understanding of autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and arthritis, Medical College of Georgi...Unusual data shed new light on brain and inhibiting behavior
...r. The brain stem controls basic activity, such as keeping the heart beating and the lungs breathing. The r...elationship. The younger kids had a lot of trouble keeping their eyes fixated on the original target, but that problem was much more muted in the 7- to 9-year ...Study will explore genetics of congenital limb and heart malformations
...ntly regulates Tbx protein activity in the cell by keeping the Tbx transcription factors bound to the actin cytoskeleton or releasing them to the nucleus. Actin is a contractile protein of muscle and is a major component of the cytoskeleton the "scaffolding" of the cell. As the researchers wrote in their...Researcher hits bulls-eye for antibiotic target
...ve. The hole physically encompasses the substrate, keeping it in place, in addition to the usual chemical bonding that keeps it attached. Once the protein attaches to the substrate, it doesn't come off. The protein chews away until it reaches the end of the substrate chain." Sanders worked with a team to c...BGSU biologist trying to crack microscopic code
...ell as certain antibiotics, he points out. While keeping potential dangers out, the outer membrane must also be porous enough to allow nutrients in, he continues. As an analogy, he cites a house with a yard and a chain-link fence that "keeps the dogs out of the roses but lets the butterflies through." A ...Pam Henderson receives plant pathology journalism award
...gy and how this science plays an important role in keeping our food supply safe and environment healthy," he said. Henderson received the award during the society's annual meeting that was held jointly with the Canadian Phytopathological Society and the Mycological Society of America, July 29-August 2, 20...Evolving defenses rapidly suppress male killers
...ements that allow them to succumb to infection. In keeping with evolutionary theory, these selfish genetic elements, which spread at the expense of the organism, should engender counteracting elements that promote male survival, but until now scant evidence has linked the evolution of host suppressors to sel...Rehydrate -- your RNA needs it
... their disease-causing protein targets, ultimately keeping the protein away from where it can wreak havoc," Walter said. "So the fundamental understanding we are gaining of the role of water in RNA almost certainly will have relevance in the treatment or prevention of disease." ...Remarkable physiology allows crucian carp to survive months without oxygen
...tivity. The sodium pump is the body's chief way of keeping cell function in balance in the face of extreme conditions. The pump is necessary to transmit information among cells, including the neurons in the brain. The quieter the pumps, the less active and energy-consuming the brain is. However, if the pumps...Study finds how organs monitor themselves during early development
...omatic cells send a signal back to the germ cells, keeping them in check," says Dr. Lehmann. The experiments Using a tool called the Gal4/UAS system, the researchers overexpressed genes of interest. They honed in on a set of signaling molecules in order to interfere or augment particular signaling pa...Tiny shock absorbers help bacteria stick around inside the body
... on them drops, the fimbriae coils are compressed, keeping tension on the bond between the bacterium and the mucous membrane. "The fimbriae uncoil and recoil to dampen sudden changes in forces caused by rough and rapidly changing flow conditions," explained study co-author Dr. Viola Vogel, professor in the ...Deer-free areas may be haven for ticks, disease
...ers say the study demonstrates how the strategy of keeping deer away may work only for large areas but is lik...oir, they caution. "We need to be cautious about keeping deer away from small areas, even people's backyards, as it might only lead to more ticks that are in......ies. It also helps organisms manage stem cells, by keeping them on hold and preventing their differentiation until the right time. Such pathways are usually switched on and off by external stimuli that help cells respond properly to the environment. Now Peggy Kirstetter and other members of Nerlov's lab have...Protein folding physics, nanohandles, sunscreen for algae and classical quantum weirdness
...se the shapes determine how they function, both in keeping cells running and in leading to various diseases. ... the same before and after the handle is attached, keeping the nanotube's original characteristics relatively intact. The researchers explain that the handles ...