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...apable of visualizing large, dynamic molecules. In preparing for cryo-EM, researchers immersed the PCC-containing complex in water and then abruptly froze it in supercold liquid ethane. The rapid freezing imprisoned the complex in vitreous ice, a glassy non-crystalline form of ice, thus preserving its native s...Avian flu in perspective: New England Journal article reviews 'spectacular' findings
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... results could be used to assist the department in preparing Sabah's elephant conservation plan. The pygmy elephants were determined by WWF in 2003 to be a likely new subspecies of Asian elephant but very little is known about them, including how many there are. Pygmy elephants are smaller, chubbier and more ...Researchers quantify more noise in gene expression
...of the study. "In this case, one yeast cell may be preparing to divide, another may be the result of a recent division, and the phenotypes of these two otherwise identical cells can be very different." Macroscopic variations are routinely observed in the genetically identical cells of organisms ranging in com...Unique equine cataract surgery offered on routine basis
...with cataracts in both eyes. The team is currently preparing to operate on Georgie's second eye the first operation was completed without problems. Completely blind from birth, she will undergo further surgery at the University's Large Animal Hospital. Georgie is owned by the International League for the Pro...Mathematics in fact and fiction discussed at AAAS Annual Meeting
...Krumholtz spent time in Caltech math classes while preparing for his role. "He soaked it up, like Meryl Streep playing a violinist," Lorden said. Lorden and Krumholtz are participants in a symposium at the AAAS meeting on NUMB3RS and the challenge of changing public perceptions about math. For his part, Lorde...Nanoparticles create biocompatible capsules
...ite. To stabilize lipids, the researchers begin by preparing a dilute solution of lipid capsules of a particular size. After encapsulating chemicals in the capsules or adsorbing molecules on their surfaces, they add charged nanoparticles to the solution. The nanoparticles adhere to the capsules and prevent fur...Enzyme inhibitors block replication of SARS virus
... of Wong's group further studied Lopinavir and are preparing it for clinical trials against SARS. Researchers in Wong's lab at Scripps Research and in Taiwan have been looking at other Liponavir-related compounds for similar blocking effects. During these experiments, they found that a group of catalyzing agen...Tufts' David Walt named Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor
...ition were chosen on the basis of their records in preparing students for graduate education in science and careers in scientific research and medicine. A panel of distinguished scientists, educators, and HHMI staff reviewed the proposals, evaluating the impact of the proposed program in enriching undergradua...Next phase reached in definition of Mars Sample Return mission
ESA has taken a further step in preparing for participation in Mars Sample Return (MSR), the landmark mission to return samples from the Red Planet, with the announcement of the next phase of industrial activity. The Phase A2 activity will address many critical issues and identify key areas ...FDA grants Accentia Biopharmaceuticals...
...ed at greater than $5 billion a year." Accentia is preparing to commence its Phase 3 placebo-controlled clinical trial with SinuNase to treat post-surgical patients suffering from recurrent CS. The study is intended to be a four-month double-blinded comparison of symptomatic relief in patients randomized for t...Diabetes and cancer: Alpha connection
... urgently by the pharmaceutical industry, which is preparing to initiate clinical trials based on PI3K inhibition, not only in cancer but also in inflammation, allergy and auto-immunity. These mice mimic the effect of systemic administration with a p110 alpha-specific drug," According to Dr. Vanhaesebroeck, tr...Elderly cancer survivors face increased functional limitations, study finds
...ties, such as doing housework, climbing stairs, or preparing meals, is an indicator of their overall health and well-being. Carol Sweeney, Ph.D., of the University of Utah and colleagues studied data from 25,719 women of a median age of 72 years in the Iowa Women's Health Study (IWHS) cohort. These women comp...Unique soybean lines hold promise for producing allergy-free soybeans
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...ide rich educational and research environments for preparing new generations of engineering leaders."...HHMI awards $86.4 million for undergraduate science education
...prepare future science majors. Science literacy -- preparing non-science majors to understand the complex scien...ch universities that have a proven track record in preparing students for graduate education and careers in research, teaching or medicine to compete for the und...Infant bone growth and maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy influence future fracture risk
... P108). These findings come at a time when IOF is preparing for World Osteoporosis Day 2006. The event, which will be celebrated on October 20 by IOF's members in 85 countries, will focus for the first time on the role of nutrition in building bones, with the theme "Bone Appetit." Poor skeletal growth during...Study finds racial differences in response to treatments for advanced colon cancer
...ng them to active products, de-toxifiying them and preparing them for excretion," Goldberg said. "And then we correlated the frequencies of polymorphisms in these genes with our clinical endpoints." The study found that blacks and whites had "significantly different frequencies of polymorphisms in candidate g......nvironment, but also limits the amount of insulin, preparing the body for stress by slowing its metabolism and limiting its energy output. It might also offer a new way to control insulin production. Like JNK, the insulin receptor is also involved in determining life span. Caloric restriction limiting the cal...