Major society publisher announces support for public access to scientific literature
...freely available after a short embargo period that protects subscription revenue. For example, as noted above, the content of Molecular Biology of the Cell is free to all after only two months, yet the journal remains not only financially sound, but profitable. The data clearly show that free access and profi...JCI table of contents: Feb. 1, 2007
...of Chicago describe a mechanism by which IFN-gamma protects mice from developing EAE. Brian Popko and colleag...is expressed in the brain before EAE is induced it protects mice from neurodegeneration. IFN-gammamediated protection was associated with an increased survival ...Endangered shortnose sturgeon saved in Hudson River
...have become extinct. The U.S. government currently protects 149 fish species and subspecies and a total of 1,311 species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. "Endangered and threatened U.S. fish outnumber mammals, reptiles, birds, etcetera," said Bain. Since 1966 when the federal government started identify...MIT develops nanoparticles to battle cancer
... some mice and also disable a system that normally protects the body, leaving it vulnerable to other invaders. This challenge dovetails nicely with Bhatia's other work. Not only does she have expertise in liver functions, she directs the facility at the MIT Center for Cancer and Nanotechnology Excellence t...JCI table of contents: January 25, 2006
EDITOR'S PICK: Carbon monoxide protects mice from multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes degeneration of the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, leading to various symptoms including muscle weakness and pain. Most individuals with MS g...'Speechless' and 'Mute' help break the silence of the leaves
...ars ago if they hadn't evolved this ability, which protects them from losing too much moisture. The leaves and stems of land plants are dotted with the "tiny mouths," called stomata. When open, stomata allow the plant to take in carbon dioxide gas needed for photosynthesis and allow moisture to evaporate, pu...Researchers from the CIMA have discovered a possible cause of thrombosis
...the detection of EPCR antibodies, a substance that protects the blood vessels against obstruction by a thrombus. Useful for young women suffering heart attack or multiple miscarriages At the moment, this diagnostic test may be useful in the treatment of young women who have suffered a myocardial infarct...48th annual Drosophila Research Conference, Philadelphia Marriott, March 7-11, 2007
...rax affects signaling pathways in Drosophila; what protects Drosophila brain neurons against Prion-dependent neurodegeneration; how symptoms of Parkinson's Disease can be expressed in terms of dopamine levels in Drosophila brains; how the analysis of molecular pathways involved in Alzheimer's disease in flies...Destructive enzyme shows a benevolent side
...cular and Cellular Biology. "The stress response protects cells from these conditions by sequestering mRNAs ...cay suggests that something in the stress response protects these mRNAs from being degraded, even though the degrading enzyme PMR1 is there in the stress granul...Tumor-suppressor gene is critical for placenta development
...first tumor-suppressor gene, a class of genes that protects cells from becoming cancerous. It has since been shown to be inactivated in many cancers. In this study, researchers shut off the Rb gene in stem cells that give rise to most of the placenta, resulting in an abnormal placenta and death of the embry...Genetically altered cells may help artificial skin fight infection
...sings soaked in antimicrobial drugs. Although this protects the grafts, Supp says, it can also contribute to the emergence of drug-resistant strains of bacteria. "When you give the patient the same drug topically and orally, the risk for drug-resistant bacteria to emerge is greatly increased," says Supp. ...Longevity gene also protects memory, cognitive function
...t helps people live into their 90s and beyond also protects their memories and ability to think and learn new ...lts. "It's possible that this gene variant also protects against the development of Alzheimer's disease," said study author Nir Barzilai, MD, the director of...Gene tied to longevity also preserves ability to think clearly
...ndings of this new study suggest that CETP VV also protects the cognitive integrity of the brain--either through the same vascular "anti-clogging" benefit that prevents heart attacks and strokes or through an independent protective mechanism that remains to be found. "Without good brain function, living to ...Unfolded proteins may protect cells from dying
...found that the unfolded protein response initially protects retinal cells from death in the fly model of ADRP, the cells eventually die, leading to blindness. How the cell death pathway becomes activated is still a mystery, and Steller makes the point that although blocking cell death is a worthwhile therapeu...Durable critters providing insight for human egg preservation
... coat of an egg doesnt freeze well. The jelly coat protects the egg from mechanical stress and serves as a receptor for sperm. Sperm must pass through the coat then penetrate the interior plasma membrane. As soon as a single sperm penetrates, it triggers intracellular signaling that transforms the coat into a...New technology makes clinical research more precise
...s, a reaction that does not make you sick but that protects you against future contact with the disease that the vaccine combats. Epibase, an in silico test For quite some time now, AlgoNomics has been offering Epibase to companies that are developing therapeutic proteins and that want to know whether the...A molecular condom against AIDS
...the end of the day, women will use a material that protects them," he says. "But there is no reason to think these gels are uncomfortable." The molecular condom is a polymer a molecule with a repeating, chain-like structure made from three chemicals in these proportions: 80 parts of N-isopropylacrylam...NIH selects Purdue to use phi29 DNA packaging motor for National Nanomedicine Development Center
...e the problem of developing a delivery method that protects fragile deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and does not cause an adverse reaction in the patient. There are multiple barriers to realizing the potential of DNA therapeutics: DNA must be delivered in a protective vehicle that is of the right size, targets sp...Glucocorticoid plays key role in skin abnormalities induced by psychological stress
...ormalities induced by psychological stress. Skin protects The skin is the body's largest organ and plays a...etween the environment and the internal organs. It protects us from harmful microorganisms, ultraviolet light, toxic chemicals, and more. However, its most impo...A protein called NMNAT protects against nerve cell degeneration in fruit flies and mice, said Baylor College of Medicine researchers in a report in the Public Library of Science Biology that appears online today. The finding begs the question if a drug might be developed that coul...