The logic of life brings order to our genes
...re followed? As it happens, our genomes consist of networks of roughly 25,000 interacting genes, and these networks are obviously very stable and resilient to changed conditions. Out of billions of cells, not a singl...Global assessments of biodiversity argue for expansion of protected areas in key regions
...f the comprehensiveness of existing protected-area networks and the identification of "gaps" in coverage--species whose distribution means they are nowhere protected. The first article in the Special Section, by Thomas Brooks of Conservation International and fourteen coauthors, assesses high-quality glob...A complex agricultural society in Uruguay's La Plata basin, 4,800-4,200 years ago
...ieties that probably were integrated into regional networks of towns and villages". Iriarte believes that "this region was a locus of early population concentration in lowland South America."...MSI releases 'moleculizer' - a new approach to simulation of intracellular biochemical networks
...pproach to simulation of intracellular biochemical networks in the January 2005 edition of Nature Biotechnolog...ntitled "Automatic generation of cellular reaction networks with Moleculizer 1.0," describes MSI's discrete stochastic event simulator, which keeps track of the...Clam embryo study shows pollutant mixture adversely affects nerve cell development
...not only neuronal maturation but also how neuronal networks are constructed during development," she says. Alterations of this enzyme may affect neural development and neural connections by activating or inactivating other proteins. Demonstrating that clam embryos are affected by BCE paves the way for ad...EB and IUPS - Where cures of tomorrow can be seen in the science of today
...in inhibitors in drug design; and gene and protein networks and medicine. Eight award lectures by leading experts include topics such as orphan nuclear receptors, lipid-protein interactions, and enzymes in the biosynthesis and tailoring of peptide natural products. American Society for Nutritional Science...ASBMB-Amgen Award Lecture to focus on orphan nuclear receptors
...e endogenous ligands that regulate these signaling networks must be developed. Dr. Forman's presentation will summarize previous successes in ligand discovery. He will also discuss new technology to aid in the discovery of endogenous ligands and how these signaling molecules contribute to critical diseases. T...Brain 'avalanches' may help store memories
...e explained. "If our computer simulations apply to networks of human brain cells, then it would be desirable t...boratory, we can apply neurochemicals to defective networks of rat brain cells, gently easing them into a state where avalanches occur. These chemicals suggest ...Researchers find new genes necessary to make embryo
...ment. The new findings also probe into how genetic networks are built and how they could evolve. The team, headed by biologists at NYU, is studying the genome of the Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), the first animal species whose genome was completely sequenced and a model organism to study how emb...Key trigger of opioid withdrawal symptoms found
...or. Propagation of such nerve impulses through the networks of neurons in the brain is the basis of all neural activity. Transporter molecules are the proteins that retrieve neurotransmitter molecules from the spaces between neurons after they trigger nerve impulse, to reload the neuron for its next signaling...The opportunity for canalization and the evolution of genetic networks
...o create observable phenotypes. Studies of genetic networks have shown a surprising degree of robustness to va...tern is that evolution has acted to create genetic networks that are robust to mutational defects at single genes within the network. Using a combination of mat...Grid expectations for networked computing: From global Earth monitoring to black hole detection
...ainment Grid technology has the potential to make networks of local computer animators competitive with Hollywood. With the distributed firm of Airbus, already a European success story, a wide variety of businesses could potentially use e-collaboration to coordinate with component suppliers and subcontracto...Sequencing of marine bacterium will help study of cell communication
...between quorum sensing and other global regulatory networks through a combination of comparative genomics and experimental molecular biology. Other researchers are focusing on the relationship between the bacterium and its animal host. The PNAS article concludes, "If we are to understand the unifying themes...Examination of internal 'wiring' of yeast, worm, and fly reveals conserved circuits
...r-cytoplasmic transport, and protein folding. Such networks enriched for several functions suggested to the researchers that cellular processes may work together in a coordinated fashion. In contrast, the team did not find in yeast a network they found in both worm and fly that is involved in the guidance of...Alcohol's effects on gene expression in the central nervous system
...earchers have identified individual genes and gene networks that may play an important role in determining the behavioral responses to alcohol as well as possibly influencing drinking behavior. "Thus far, genes that appear to be responsive to alcohol include genes involved in the intracellular signaling proce...New cyber security protocol for online banking, and more
...e same protocol could be employed in many computer networks in which two computers, hand-held communication de...emergency crews who are connected through wireless networks built "on the fly." These so-called "ad hoc" networks hold great potential for military and emergenc...New Georgia Tech micro-CT imaging technique to help tissue engineers improve bone regeneration
...ability to look at detailed 3-D images of vascular networks can shed light on research into vascular injuries, disc degeneration in the back and help detect tumors early by pinpointing areas of increased vascularization (which often indicate tumor growth)....21st Century model of healthcare focuses on the family before and after genetic testing
... family interaction, and family relationships with networks and larger systems. It is published on behalf of the Family Process Institute. John S. Rolland is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Co-Director of the Center for Family Health at the University of Chicago and its affiliate post-graduate family an...Insects, viruses could hold key for better human teamwork in disasters
... rapid assembly and deployment of ad hoc, flexible networks of responders who act largely on the basis of loca...ing of the dynamics of communication and knowledge networks among first responders is by "'learning' basic principles on how bees and ants are able to effective......ology Thyroid cancer genes share common cellular networks Thyroid cancer is associated with different genetic mutations. In particular, rearrangement of the RET receptor gene, and activation of Ras and B-Raf genes are common events in thyroid cancer, labeling these three as oncogenes (genes that contribute...