A distinguished program training the next generation of conservation scientists
...ing senior scientist. "Their selection by the AAAS recognizes the scientific merit of their projects, which will benefit national parks throughout the Americas." The 2005 recipients are studying places and topics that include ecologically critical regions in Florida's Everglades National Park; whether invasiv...Dover decision is good for long-term economic and scientific strength
"We are heartened by Judge Jones' decision, which recognizes that Intelligent Design was injected into Dover's 9th grade biology classes for religious reasons rather than scientific reasons. And on behalf of the entire U.S. scientific community, we are grateful for the courage of science teachers and parents i...Learning about sex from an elegant worm
...nown structure called a zinc finger, which usually recognizes and binds to a specific sequence of DNA. HIM-8 appears to tether the matched chromosomes to the cell's nuclear envelope, the layer of membranes and associated proteins that encloses the DNA in all eukaryotic cells. Just why tethering to the nuclear e...Interim long-term follow-up data show AMG 531 increases platelets in patients with ITP
...characterized by an immune system malfunction that recognizes the body's own platelets as foreign and destroys them, potentially resulting in dangerously low platelet counts (less than 30,000 platelets per microliter). Platelets are specialized blood cells that help prevent and stop bleeding by participating i...Taxpayer advocacy group says Cures Bill is the right medicine
...an ATA member, was also pleased with the bill. "It recognizes how important the sharing of information is to speeding research and translating new knowledge into cures," said Furlong. "In the age of the Internet, it makes no sense for the results of taxpayer-funded research to be hidden away." The bill calls fo...UT Southwestern scientist receives international award for pediatric research
...h, a lifetime achievement award. The Pollin Prize recognizes outstanding contributions in biomedical or public-health research related to the health of children. Dr. Olson shares the $100,000 international prize with Dr. Abraham Rudolph, emeritus professor of pediatrics and senior staff member of the Cardiovas...Study: Temperate forests could worsen global warming
... warming, which some have recommended. But he also recognizes the importance of forests. "I like forests. They provide good habitats for plants and animals, and tropical forests are good for climate, so we should be particularly careful to preserve them," Caldeira commented. "But in terms of climate change, we ...Scripps marine research physiologist pioneer to receive lifetime achievement award
... climate change. A component of the Norris Award recognizes a recipient's efforts to mentor younger researchers. Estes recalls being "transfixed" when he first heard the physiologist deliver a lecture some 25 years ago. "Another part of his being selected is that he is universally liked and well-regarded," h...New insights into protein synthesis and Hepatitis C infections
...mplex binds to the eukaryotic protein complex that recognizes the methylated guanosine cap at the 5'-end of the eukaryotic mRNAs (mRNA consists of a coding region sandwiched between a 5'-end and a 3'-end). By drawing the mRNA's 5'-end cap through the ribosome entry site and towards the exit, eIF3 ensures the m...AGI announces winners of Earth Science Week 2005 contests
...c to participate in this annual celebration, which recognizes the importance of the earth sciences in our lives. Selecting from among more than 500 entries, AGI is pleased to name the three winners: Brandy Anglen, of Fresno, California, won the Photography Contest with her photo of scientists testing water for...Removing egg from nest may help save endangered whooping crane
...n is lowest when eggs are removed, says Boyce. He recognizes the need to minimize human influence in national parks, but says priority should be given to ensure persistence of threatened and endangered species so that diversity is not lost permanently. "Surely we cannot appreciate benefits to ecological-proces...UCLA researchers observe how the immune system recognizes and responds to cancer
...e - in real time - how the immune system initially recognizes cancer and mobilizes to fight the disease. The UC...s study is teaching us about how the immune system recognizes cancer. That's something we couldn't see before," said Witte, who also serves as director of the UCL...UT Southwestern physician-researcher wins international award for lipid research
...presents not only a personal achievement, but also recognizes the outstanding contributions UT Southwestern researchers are making to the field of lipid biology. Amazingly, I am the fifth faculty member from this institution to receive this award."Since the Heinrich Wieland Prize was first awarded in 1964, onl...New and sharper X-rays of cell's ribosome could lead to better antibiotics
...cturing. The "small" subunit of the ribosome first recognizes and latches onto the messenger RNA (mRNA), which contains a copy of part of the chromosomal DNA. Once the small subunit finds the start position, the "large" subunit moves in and latches on, clamping the mRNA between them. The combined machine slides...Insect pheromone research wins Eppendorf/Science prize
... The Eppendorf and Science Prize in Neurobiology recognizes outstanding neurobiological research by a young scientist, as described in a 1,000 word essay based on research performed within the last three years. The grand prize winner receives $25,000 from Eppendorf, and the winner's essay will be published in...New classification of eukaryotes has implications for AIDS treatment, agriculture and beyond
... for novel drug therapies. The new classification recognizes 6 major clusters of organisms, rather than the 4 traditional Kingdoms. These clusters are 1) the Opisthokonta, grouping the animals, fungi, choanoflagellates, and Mesomycetozoa; 2) the Amoebozoa, grouping most traditional amoebae, slime moulds, many...Institute of Medicine News: IOM elects 64 new members, five foreign associates
... said IOM President Harvey V. Fineberg. "Election recognizes those who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health. It is considered one of the highest honors in these fields." Current active members elect new members from a slate of candidates nomi......ch one another, in bacterial congress. The plasmid recognizes organic compounds called phenols that leak out of damaged cells when a plant is wounded. A bacterial protein called VirA acts like an antenna, detecting phenols in a plant wound; the phenols, in turn, signal VirA to add a phosphate (PO4) group to a r...Founder of eastern Congo gorilla reserve wins prestigious award
...than 3 million people, the DRC government formally recognizes much of the territory in Vwirasihikya's campaign as protected land under the control of local communities. It is a unique story of perseverance and courage in a troubled region, and for his achievement, Vwirasihikya received the 2005 Conde Nast Trave...MBL scientist John Hobbie to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
...from the Estuarine Research Federation. The award recognizes the lifetime achievements of an outstanding scientist who has had a sustained a record of important contributions to our understanding of estuaries. The award will be presented to Hobbie on Sunday, October 16, at the 18th Biennial Conference of the E...