UCLA launches $20 million stem cell institute to investigate HIV, cancer and neurological disorders
...e. He also stressed the interdisciplinary approach necessary to face the challenges related to stem cell research. "Embryonic stem cells have the power to develop into every type of human tissue," said Witte, who also is a professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics, and a Howard Hughes Medica...ICPB locks in license to improve plastics with corn
...ved isosorbide will reduce the amount of petroleum necessary to make plastics. Incorporating isosorbide into p...se is one of several pieces of technology that are necessary to make this a commercial success. The next step is to sublicense the new technology," added Willia...Food preservative neutralizes anthrax spores
... a much lower concentration of nisin than would be necessary against anthrax is already available commercially for treating mastitis in cows. Other options include a topical cream or a foam. "Given the capacity of nisin to neutralize spores, its common topical use on animals and its GRAS status, we are devel...Highly adaptable genome in gut bacterium key to intestinal health
...seat at the table. The bacterium also produces the necessary utensils to break different types of carbohydrate chains into 'bite-sized' pieces; the utensils are a variety of enzymes directed at different types of carbohydrates." When a set of germ-free mice were fed a simple-sugar diet--instead of a complex-ca...Deficiency of growth hormone and IGF-1 reduces cancer and kidney disease, but creates other problems
...said. "The presence of growth hormone and IGF-1 is necessary for maintenance of cognitive function and prevention of cartilage degeneration," Sonntag and his colleagues reported in an article in Endocrinology, published on-line today. But the hormones also increase cancer and other diseases that limit lifespan...Gene variations explain drug dose required to control seizures
...enable doctors to better predict the dose of drugs necessary to control their seizures, suggest basic findings by researchers at the Duke University Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy (IGSP) and the University College London. Patients often undergo a lengthy process of trial and error to find the dose of a...'Chemical dynamic' duo aids Navy
...ers. Garrett notes all of this experience will be necessary in pursuing more in-depth research into chemical dynamics and, ultimately, in understanding how energy is used when deposited into a system. PNNL also houses the Molecular Sciences Computing Facility; its supercomputer is currently ranked among the ...Components in grapes inhibit enzyme key to proliferation of cancer cells
...known as human DNA topoisomerase II. The enzyme is necessary for the spread of cancer and commonly used in cancer research to screen plant chemicals. "The findings add to the argument for eating whole foods," said Elvira Gonzalez de Mejia, a professor in the department of food science and human nutrition. "It'...Unique library of plant genes germinates, takes root at UNC
...access to all the genomic data and all the methods necessary to analyze it, it takes a lot of human and computer effort to put those two things together in one user-friendly package like Phytome." Phytome went online at www.phytome.org in the fall after two years work and already is being used by basic and a...Puberty onset influence of nutritional, environmental and endogenous regulators?
...etter understanding of the mechanisms involved are necessary to determine how to prevent or minimise these effects and risks. Environmental exposures during development are considered to be of special importance. Developing organ systems may be very susceptible to various exogenous factors, and exposures durin...JCI table of contents April 1, 2005
...ies will come the inspiration and novel approaches necessary to develop therapeutic tools to abate disease and improve the quality of life of our patients." TITLE: Systemic lupus erythematosus serum IgG increases CREM binding to the IL-2 promoter and suppresses IL-2 production through CaMKIV AUTHOR CONTACT: Ge......ies will come the inspiration and novel approaches necessary to develop therapeutic tools to abate disease and improve the quality of life of our patients."...Alcoholism reduces male heart's ability to synthesize protein; possible therapy target?
...AAA publication reports that the amount of alcohol necessary to produce the kind of structural and functional heart abnormalities seen in ACM is "eight or more drinks per day over a period of 20 years."It adds that "the prevalence of ACM is lower in women than men, yet women may be more vulnerable to ACM," sin...Panel discusses effect of individualized diets on chronic disease risk
...Davis, reminded the audience, " it is possible and necessary to apply our emerging understanding of an individual's health status to individualize their diet and match specific foods and their components to health needs." He discussed the need for a new definition of health that encompasses not just freedom f...NJIT math professor helps navy detect subs; Explains global warming
...oor and its subsurface geologic profile. It's also necessary to factor in the identifying characteristics of a sound source -- sea life or submarine -- and the noises of civilization emanating from shore and nearby surface vessels. The raw material of Michalopoulou's oceanic insights is a growing body of dat...Ebola virus: from wildlife to dogs
...yet un-elucidated human infections. It now appears necessary to assess the role of dogs in Ebola fever outbreaks and take this risk into account in epidemic-control measures. These animals could furthermore be used as indicators of the presence of the virus in the regions where, besides the appearance of cases...Yeast discovery gives insight into familial dysautonomia
...urons from developing correctly. Elp1p may also be necessary for the maintenance and stability of neurons, Collins says. "Better understanding the exact cellular function of Elp1p is critical to the ultimate prize of a cure for this devastating disease," says Collins, noting that the new findings not only yiel...National Academies news: Spent nuclear fuel storage
...theless, the USNRC should review and upgrade where necessary its security requirements for protecting those spe...-plant sites. The report concludes that pools are necessary to cool spent fuel immediately after its removal from a reactor. But dry cask storage has two advan......en trained like any other new student, gaining the necessary scientific understanding to move these projects forward." As Mr. Thurston becomes more familiar with the laboratory 'supply chain', he is meeting with TGen faculty and staff to help outline a more-business oriented plan in this decidedly scientific f...