European Science Foundation's Forward Look reaches out beyond the endless frontiers
...h Europes best interest in mind, has initiated and nurtured 13 foresight exercises that help develop medium- to long-term perspectives on future directions of multidisciplinary research in Europe. The instrument, which was originated from the ESF Strategic Plan 2002-2006, is currently seeking input for new to...Adult stem cells from human cord umbilical cord blood successfully engineered to make insulin
...found in the growth media with which the cells are nurtured and is often taken up by such cells, the presence of the C-peptide proves that at least some of the insulin was produced, or synthesized, by the engineered cells....Pierre Ronco and Rashad Barsoum awarded for oustanding contributions to nephrology
...hat of the many fellows and collaborators who have nurtured our research projects over the last 30 years." The 2007 Roscoe R. Robinson Award, established in 2005 recognizes Rashad Barsoum's tireless efforts and work educating nephrologists in the developing world and beyond, as well as his research of excel...Rice breakthrough could prevent multiple fibrotic diseases
...ing with astronomicalresearch gear, a passion he'd nurtured since his days as an undergraduatephysics major that allowed him to co-author a number of astrophysicalresearch papers over the years. "Astronomy is a lot of fun, but I just couldn't see myself spending the timeon it when thousands of people were dyi......ay have migrated to their nesting grounds and even nurtured their young after they hatched. Some scientists speculate the crest on the skull of some duckbills may have served a resonating chamber to make deep, loud sounds for communication purposes. The gut contents of "Leonardo" consists of a mix of finge...Symposium at Yale to honor Mary Helen Goldsmith and auxin research
...even years as Master of Silliman College where she nurtured the Student Environmental Coalition and provided them with their first space, and she since has acted as a consultant and guide for this group. She also played a key role in revitalizing the "second major" in environmental studies that under her lead...Tom Siegfried wins AGU's Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism
...las Morning News (1985-2004), where he created and nurtured one of the most respected science departments of any U.S. newspaper. He wrote over 900 weekly columns on aspects of science and its role in society, demonstrating a broad knowledge of diverse scientific fields. His column now appears every second wee...20 of world's top women scientists honored in Paris for groundbreaking research in life sciences
...L'ORAL. "Innovation is a core value that has been nurtured since the Group's founding and we want to participate in the creation of new careers throughout the world." The L'ORAL-UNESCO Award is part of the L'ORAL-UNESCO For Women in Science program, a multi dimensional program consisting of three parts: ...Two Sandia microChemLab technologies soon to be checking for toxins in the nation's water supplies
...lMechanical Systems (MEMs)-based core technologies nurtured by various DOE programs into the water security applications area." Sandia is a multiprogram laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin company, for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. With main...Society of Nuclear Medicine to offer $10,000 William L. Ashburn, M.D., Pilot Research Grant for 2006
...h new ideas, a fitting tribute to Dr. Ashburn, who nurtured the talents of many nuclear medicine professionals who have become prominent researchers today," said Thakur. "Dr. Ashburn was a passionate visionary and leading contributor in the commercialization of Digirad's proprietary solid-state technology," s...