A plastic pill for periodontal problems
...and become sites of infection which can damage the supporting structures of the teeth. Reynolds explained that after removing the damaged tissue, periodontists often try to separate the gum tissue from the bone and tooth structure using barrier materials that remain in place for about six weeks to facilitate h...Field Museum receives $5 million grant from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
... "With this grant, the MacArthur Foundation is supporting both an important Chicago cultural institution and a global conservation leader," said MacArthur President Jonathan Fanton. "Known locally for its public exhibitions, The Field Museum conducts biodiversity conservation work around the world, helping...NASA hosts Arctic sea ice media teleconference
... on the Web, visit: www.nasa.gov/ntv Images and supporting data will be available during the teleconference at: http://www.nasa.gov/vision/earth/environment/seaice_telecon.html Audio of the event will be streamed live at: http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio...Sequences reveal benign origin of deadly plant pathogens
...s with a potential photosynthetic origin, strongly supporting the hypothesis that the stramenopile ancestor was a photosynthetic organism, and that Phytophthora lost this capability as it became a parasite. The genome sequences reveal that P. sojae and P. ramorum have a large number of genes compared to count...Scientists: Wildlife corridors benefit plant biodiversity, native plants
...tool not only for preserving wildlife but also for supporting and encouraging plant biodiversity. "From the perspective of whether corridors are an important conservation tool, the big question is whether they preserve a large diversity of species," said Doug Levey, a UF professor of zoology. "The answer, for...3rd Annual AIBS, BSCS, NESCent Evolution Science and Education Symposium
...logy by developing exemplary curricular materials, supporting their widespread and effective use, providing professional development, and conducting research and evaluation studies will provide teachers with hands-on exercises and resources. Symposium speakers will include: Dr. Philip Gingerich is...First human study confirms that immune cells can be a primary cause of bone loss in gum disease
...al disease is an infection of the teeth, and their supporting structures, which results in soft tissue and bone destruction, leading to tooth loss. Dr. Kawai and his colleagues had found that B cells (B and T lymphocytes are immune cells) can contribute to increased periodontal bone loss coordinating with acti...Latest enhancements to the free Access Grid Toolkit are now available for download
...a, and grid computing resources, and is capable of supporting wall-sized display technology, permitting life-size display of remote collaborators, and visualization of simulations and other digital information in great detail (millions of pixels). This new version includes streamlined user interfaces, robust m...DOE to invest $250 million in new bioenergy centers
...p://www.doegenomestolife.org/centers . DOE began supporting pioneering research on microbes and microbial communities in 2000, with the objective of tapping microorganisms' powerful and diverse capabilities to produce renewable energy, clean up the environment and manage atmospheric carbon. This research has...New tiger report release: Tiger habitat down from just a decade ago
... places and habitats that have the best chance of supporting viable tiger populations into the future. Large carnivore populations like tigers are highly vulnerable to extinction in small and isolated reserves. Half the 76 landscapes can still support 100 tigers or more, providing excellent opportunities for ...Yale biomedical engineers receive prestigious Early Career Awards
...ndation dedicated to improving human healthcare by supporting translational research in Biomedical Engineering . The awards require collaboration with a clinical investigator affiliated with a practicing clinical environment and are intended to encourage and assist investigators as they establish themselves in...Brookhaven Lab and WARD'S Natural Science develop science education kits
...world. Brookhaven Lab's A.J. Francis, one of the supporting researchers for the environmental chemistry kits, noted that he was "excited that students are able to learn some of the basic concepts involved in bioremediation of contaminated sites by replicating some of our research in the classroom." Another ......elp fund the initiative. "I am most interested in supporting efforts that will get results," said Cline. "WCS's Tiger's Forever initiative has brought together two key initiatives superb people armed with an understanding of what it takes to save tigers. In an area where there have been many disappointments...Avoiding punishment is its own reward
... the OFC is also activated for avoidance learning, supporting the hypothesis that these cognitive processes share neural mechanisms. Sixteen people participated in the study, during which they could either lose or win one dollar in an instrumental choice task. During the experimental trials, participants sel...Scientists to employ Arctic ice and polar bears to protect diversity of world's crops
...he Norwegian government. The Trust is committed to supporting ongoing operational costs, and will be available t... Conserving Diversity Crop by Crop In addition to supporting the Arctic seed vault, the Trust is developing conservation strategies for every major crop and ever...Butterfly speciation event recreated
...wing patterns very similar to H. heurippa, further supporting the idea of a hybrid origin for this species," Mavarez explains. Butterflies in the genus Heliconius (~60 species) exhibit a tremendous diversity of brightly coloured wing patterns. Strikingly beautiful red, orange, yellow and white markings on black...Calorie restriction may prevent Alzheimer's through promotion of longevity program in the brain
...ir biochemical functions scrutinized, the evidence supporting a direct link between nutrition and AD neuropathology continues to grow....Next generation of science stars: 5 female scientists receive 2006 LOral USA fellowships
...omen to continue their careers in science, by both supporting them financially and helping them strengthen their networks in the scientific community. "The world benefits from many new discoveries that scientists and their research yield, and the need for trained scientists and researchers has increased," sai...Bone marrow may restore cells lost in vision diseases
...lth by forming the outer barrier of the retina and supporting the function of cells that receive light. Damage to RPE is present in many diseases of the retina, including age-related macular degeneration, which affects more than 1.75 million people in the United States. With evidence that the body does indeed r...US gov't approves multi-million $ wild bird avian flu surveillance network
... "The GAINS program will fill an important role in supporting the activities of the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as the World Health Organization. We're pleased to work with WCS and our international partners on this vital effort." "The Global Avian Influenza Network for Surveillance will help pr...