American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Aug. 8, 2007
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...niversity team. Its rather like the same set of notes being played in very different ways. In two major traits that set humans apart from chimps and other primates those involving brains and diet gene regulation, the complex cross-talk that governs when genes are turned on and off, appears to be sig...New textbook illuminates the close links between evolutionary and molecular biology
...s and tables from all chapters, a glossary, author notes with complete reference lists, discussion questions, chapter problems, links to useful Web sites, and other material, all of which are freely available....Ecologists work to link kids with nature
...g snake and a venomous coral snake! Richard Louv notes in his book that children growing up over the last 20 years have increasingly limited experience of the outdoors, which is contributing to decreased understanding and appreciation of the environment on which humanity depends. National statistics sho...... the cost of all others, explains Bennett. She notes that agriculture is now one of the main driving fo...om (Stockholm Environment Institute, Sweden). He notes that the future will bring an even greater demand on fresh water for food productionby 2050 global w...Discredited Korean embryonic stem cells' true origins revealed
... the International Society for Stem Cell Research, notes that scientists now have two powerful tools: human parthenogenesis, which appears to be an efficient means of producing human embryonic stem cells, and genetic screening, which can be used to scan stem cells and help define their origins. Daley i...JCI table of contents: August 1, 2007
...m the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, notes in his accompanying commentary these data highligh...rom the University of Texas Southwestern. Elmquist notes that it is complex studies such as these that uncover unexpected results that are "needed to combat ...New study demonstrates important role of glia in circadian timing
...on (a chemical change) of dopamine. Interestingly, notes Jackson, Ebony-containing glia are located in close proximity to dopaminergic neurons in the brains of Drosophila. We propose that glia participate in the clock control of dopaminergic function and the orchestration of circadian activity rhythms. Gli...Research shows NPD1 protects a key component of vision
... define NPD1 survival bioactivity in the RPE cell, notes Dr. Bazan. These events are clinically significant because they may allow the exploration of therapeutic interventions for retinal degenerative diseases such retinitis pigmentosa. ...Researchers find pathway that controls cell size and division
... apply different methods to identify them. Levin notes that her research is uncovering just the tip of the iceberg in the field of cell size control, but identifying genes such as ugtP helps Levin and other researchers get a better handle on precisely what determine how big a cell will be....Nanowaste needs attention of EPA, industry and investors
... on Emerging Nanotechnologies. However, the report notes that the Agency lacks much of the data on human health and eco-toxicity that form the basis for such determinations, creating some tough challenges ahead in EPAs decision-making process. In addition, firms that manufacture nanomaterials, investor...Study points to new way to predict death risk from torn aorta
...or completely thrombosed false lumen. Tsai also notes that U-M interventional radiologist David Williams...he lower part of the false lumen, or both. Tsai notes that the current trend toward increased use of endovascular stent-grafts in aortic disease is based ...American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- July 18, 2007
...rchment paper into a highly sophisticated process, notes C&EN associate editor Linda Wang. The design of mo...sive material, adhesive, and the backing material, notes Wang. In her short feature, one of the ongoing series known as Whats That Stuff, she interviews seve...Pediatric ritalin use may affect developing brain, new study suggests
...r time once the rats no longer received the drug," notes the study's senior author Dr. Teresa Milner, professor of neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College. The findings, specially highlighted in the Journal of Neuroscience, suggest that doctors must be very careful in their diagnosis of ADHD before...First genome-wide study of infectious disease opens new avenues for HIV treatment, vaccines
...y greatly in their vulnerability to HIV infection, notes Dr. Haynes. In particular, there are striking and largely unexplained differences between individuals in the degree to which they are able to hold viral levels to a low set point in the period soon after infection. If scientists could pinpoint the ge...Researchers discover gene responsible for Restless Legs Syndrome
...nd, in turn, more rational and better treatments," notes Dr. Rye. "Future advances will depend upon additional monies which to this point have come solely from private foundations and industry." Dr. Rye says RLS is exceedingly common but not taught as a part of standard medical education, in part leadin...New research seeks to enhance alternative fuel integration in public vehicle fleets
...urther our efforts in utilizing alternative fuels, notes County Executive Brooks. Monroe County maintains a fleet of 78 hybrid-electric, and E-85 flex-fuel vehicles. The research and information that will result from this partnership will enhance our efforts to protect our taxpayers, and protect our envir...Throwing motion in young baseball players may actually protect shoulder
...Little League game, concludes Dr. Mair. Dr. Mair notes that children need a break from throwing: In the old days kids pitched in the summer and then played basketball or football in the winter. That was better for growing children. Now, some children play baseball 12 months a year. That can be a prob...Biodesign Institute leads innovative project to prevent cancer
...prevent the occurrence of breast cancer Johnston notes that the most successful medical intervention in history has been the development of vaccines against infectious disease. Developing a cancer vaccine would be the perfect solution, not only in eliminating cancer mortality, but also potentially some o......we were surprised by the strength of the binding," notes Joel Pedersen, a UW-Madison professor of soil scie...nfect new animals," according to Aiken. Pedersen notes that soils are a complex mixture of organic and inorganic components that vary across the landscape ...