Hepatitis C helicase unwinds DNA in a spring-loaded, 3-step process
...mplex, involving a cast of characters with diverse talents and the ability to play well with others in extremely close quarters. A key player on this stage is an enzyme called a helicase. Its job is to unwind the tightly coiled chain of nucleic acids the DNA or RNA molecule that spells out the organisms gen...Argonne's Joachimiak and Rosenbaum honored with the 2007 Compton Award
...." Andrzej Joachimiak is recognized both for his talents as a prolific crystallographer and methodological innovator working with difficult structures. He has been instrumental in establishing structural genomics as a part of modern biology and serves as director of both the Structural Biology Center (SBC...Extreme life, marine style highlights 2006 ocean census
...ear, Census participants and their supporters pool talents and specialties, ships and laboratories, archives and technology in an unprecedented global scientific collaboration. Together, they are systematically recording the diversity, distribution, and abundance of global marine life. The most intense fie...'The Strangest Song' -- The story of the link between a rare genetic disorder and musical talent
...g his daughter beyond his wildest dreams. Gloria's talents take her to a concert at Washington's Kennedy Center and a number of classical recordings. Lenhoff also helps establish the first residential college for mentally disabled musicians in Massachusetts. An inspiring blend of human interest and breakthr...Ludwig Fund donates $20 million to University of Chicago for cancer research
...ancer research today," Old said. "Combining their talents with those of the global Ludwig Institute creates a powerful force in cancer research. The Trustees believe that a collaborative 'Ludwig Cancer' network can accelerate the translation of the most promising areas of research into new cancer therapies...New EMBL/CRG Research Unit for Systems Biology launched today
...RG, "and adopting EMBL's system of fostering young talents and regular staff turnover we will ensure a continuous flow of ideas."...Worcester Polytechnic Institute, CellThera collaborate on work aimed at regenerating limbs
...ise of CellThera with the extensive experience and talents of the WPI faculty," said Eric W. Overstrm, professor and head of WPI's Biology and Biotechnology Department. "Through this collaboration, we will be advancing a field that has a tremendous potential to transform the treatment of traumatic injuri...Next generation of science stars: 5 female scientists receive 2006 LOral USA fellowships
...port and highlight the value of such extraordinary talents -- like those of the young women being honored by L'Oral USA this year -- are key to keeping the pipeline of women in science forthcoming."...SNM recognizes contributions of Walter Wolf with 2006 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award
...Keck School of Medicine. "Through his unparalleled talents and dedication, Dr. Wolf played an instrumental role in advancing the profession," said Conti, who as SNM president speaks for 16,000 physicians, technologists and scientists in the United States and 78 other countries who are members of the multidis...Massive marsh planting to begin in coastal Alabama and Mississippi
...ing project, spanning two states and utilizing the talents of many agencies, is ready to begin this spring. Headed by Dr. Just Cebrian, Senior Marine Scientist at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, this ambitious "greening of the estuaries" seeks to establish new, or rehabilitate existing, marsh sites. In 2002, the...MIT researchers build tiny batteries with viruses
....-- MIT scientists have harnessed the construction talents of tiny viruses to build ultra-small "nanowire" structures for use in very thin lithium-ion batteries. By manipulating a few genes inside these viruses, the team was able to coax the organisms to grow and self-assemble into a functional electronic de...NIH awards $13 million for science education projects
...Director Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni. "By combining the talents and expertise of researchers, teachers, and museum specialists, these programs create excitement about scientific discoveries and deliver important health information to a wide spectrum of audiences." SEPA grants provide from two to five years of sup...UC Davis wins $8 million EPA grant to study health effects of air pollution
...nal scale Indeed, the new center will combine the talents of many UC Davis toxicologists, physiologists, engineers, chemists, atmospheric scientists and physicians. Their findings will help policymakers at the national and state levels regulate emissions of the most hazardous components of airborne particle...NJIT engineers use new technology to help children with cerebral palsy
... no better way for engineers to use their creative talents than to find new methods and devices that help children with cerebral palsy overcome their daily barriers." Foulds is director of the newly formed Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) at NJIT, funded by a $4.75 million grant from the Na...Lupus Research Institute awards $4.5 million to advance new science in lupus
...005 grant recipients are bringing their scientific talents to the study of lupus for the first time. A Proven Formula for Success "The LRI novel research strategy is working," said Nicholas Chiorazzi, MD, Director of the Institute for Medical Research of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, and Co-Chairman o...Geologist receives prestigious National Science Foundation award for research and teaching
... of dedication to spreading their special research talents into many facets of the classroom, into many informal arenas of science and to the public at large." "We're thrilled and proud that Paul Bierman's terrific work as both a researcher and a teacher has been given the recognition it so strongly deserves...Society of Nuclear Medicine to offer $10,000 William L. Ashburn, M.D., Pilot Research Grant for 2006
...a fitting tribute to Dr. Ashburn, who nurtured the talents of many nuclear medicine professionals who have become prominent researchers today," said Thakur. "Dr. Ashburn was a passionate visionary and leading contributor in the commercialization of Digirad's proprietary solid-state technology," said Gary Bur...DuPont announces research agreement with India's National Chemical Laboratory
...s of the agreement, DuPont will have access to the talents and capabilities of one of India's premier research and development laboratories to grow new market-facing technologies. The first research projects NCL will develop will be for the DuPont Titanium Technologies business. "We are pleased to announc...National Academy of Engineering announces million-dollar challenge to provide safe drinking water
...nical goal," Wulf explained. "It also focuses the talents of a particular community on solving a problem." The Grainger Challenge Prize for Sustainability is made possible through the generous support of The Grainger Foundation. The prize is administered and managed by the National Academy of Engineering, ...