Interim analysis of anti-cancer vaccine, BiovaxID, to be conducted
...hase 3 Clinical Trials to date, will be helpful in supporting our application for accelerated conditional approval of BiovaxID. Pursuant to the DMCs request, we plan to submit a comprehensive interim analysis to the DMC in September 2007. Dr. Arikian added that, We are pleased with the independent confirmati...Massive herds of animals found to still exist in Southern Sudan
...am also identified a key zone of semi-arid habitat supporting several species, which will be proposed as a new protected area. (OVER) In an effort to protect this newly discovered natural resource, WCS has signed cooperation agreements with both GoSS and its Ministry of Environment, Wildlife Conservation, a...NIH awards nearly $21 million to fund cutting-edge research equipment
...es of relaxation used to probe molecular dynamics, supporting investigations of proteins that participate in repair at the sites of DNA damage, proteins that function as tumor suppressors and their mutants, and enzymes involved in antibiotic resistance, among others. University of Maryland Biotechnology Inst...QUT microgravity tower attracts global scientific community
...ne important proposed research programs relates to supporting the development of the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) that will replace the Space Shuttle. Painted green and reaching 30m - the same height as the QUT campuss signature gum trees - the towers unobtrusiveness would belie its true value to research, ...SNM presents awards on Capitol Hill
...ka), in recognition of his career of leadership in supporting innovation and quality in the science and practice of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and Sen. Christopher S. Kit Bond (R-Mo.), in recognition of their support for groundbreaking scientific research in nuclear me...Research team identifies new Alzheimer's gene
...use these data to see if there is genetic evidence supporting their idea. Reviewing these data in an hour will permit them to save months of work and thousands of dollars to achieve the same result. Moreover, it paves the way for even more advanced studies using larger sample populations, more powerful array c...New treatment increases life time expectancy of patients suffering from advanced liver cancer
...umor cells but also the formation of blood vessels supporting the tumor. Therefore, it delays tumor progression and, as a consequence, improves survival. This implies a hopeful change for patients since until now, treatments tried to eradicate the disease, whereas these new type of agents try to stop the progre...JCI table of contents -- June 1, 2007
... following maternal vaccination against influenza, supporting the theory that the human neonatal immune system is not deficient or incompetent but, rather, capable of responding to environmental exposures. These conclusions have important implications for determining when immune responses to environmental expos...Pregnant mom's exposure to flu vaccine kick-starts fetal immune system
... following maternal vaccination against influenza, supporting the theory that the human neonatal immune system is not deficient or incompetent but, rather, capable of responding to environmental exposures. These conclusions have important implications for determining when immune responses to environmental expos...Cells re-energize to come back from the brink of death
... counteract CICD. GAPDH appears to prevent CICD by supporting the functioning of the mitochondria and triggering the activity of certain genes that prevent or repair cell damage. The findings also suggest that the increase in GAPDH provides energy to increase autophagythe process by which a cell chews up debris...JCI table of contents: May 24, 2007
...6 acts as a receptor for adherent-invasive E. coli supporting ileal mucosa colonization in Crohn disease AUTHOR CONTACT: Arlette Darfeuille-Michaud Universit dAuvergne, Clermont-Ferrand, France. Phone : 33-4-73-17-79-97; Fax: 33-4-73-17-83-71; E-mail: arlette.darfeuille-michaud@u-clermont1.fr View the P...Stem cells may look malignant, not act it
... Research Program, might be an aftereffect of this supporting role, he said. UF researchers who collaborated with scientists from Beth Israel Medical Center at New York's Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis and the Penn State Milton S....A close-up on pancreatic disease: How do we improve the odds?
...afe to observe, but there is little published data supporting this guideline. This study reviewed the incidence of malignancy in small tumors (less than or equal to three cm) to determine the most important criteria for either continued observation or immediate action using pancreatic resection databases from...Mother birds 'engineer' their offspring
...ies, suggesting a role of phenotypic plasticity in supporting adaptative patterns. ...New techniques redefine assessment of liver disease
...NASH from simple steatosis in patients with NAFLD, supporting the potential of this test in clinical practice as a noninvasive NASH biomarker. In addition to finding that CK-18 could work as a marker of NASH, the study showed that for every 50 U/L increase, the likelihood of having definitive NASH (as opposed ...Study warns deep-sea mining may pose serious threat to fragile marine ecosystems
Undersea habitats supporting rare and potentially valuable organisms are at risk from seafloor mining scheduled to begin within this decade, says a new study led by a University of Toronto Mississauga geologist. Mining of massive sulphide deposits near "black smokers"undersea...New study examines 'brain's own marijuana'
...nt from the National Institute of Mental Health is supporting this investigation. It is widely accepted that one of the major reasons that people use and abuse marijuana is to relieve stress, according to Samir Haj-Dahmane, Ph.D., neuroscientist and principal investigator on the RIA study. However, because mari...Christian Paradis announces $4 million for renewable energies
...es our commitment to protecting the environment by supporting concrete, responsible solutions to clean our air, water and soil, and by using cleaner sources of energy for the benefit of all Canadians and Quebecers," explained Mr. Paradis. Biomethane, which is generated by the decomposition of organic waste in...Marine reserves could save coral reefs
...n a quarter of all known fish species. As well as supporting huge tourist industries, coral reefs protect shorelines from erosion and storm damage. ...Burroughs Wellcome Fund awards $14M to support physician-scientists
... BWF would be able to make. BWF prides itself on supporting underfunded areas of science. The shouldering of the career development awards by the government meant that this area had significant support. Despite its tradition of success, it was time to make a shift. In May 2006, the BWF Board of Directors ...