The role of evolutionary genomics in the development of autism
..., Canada explains: "The imprinted brain hypothesis underscores the viewpoint that the autism spectrum represents human cognitive diversity rather than simply disorder or disability. Indeed, individuals at the highest-functioning end of this spectrum may have driven the development of science, engineering and the...Companies license real-time pathogen detection technology developed at Kent State, NEOUCOM
...college of medicine. "The liquid crystal biosensor underscores the importance of collaboration among institutions of higher education, and is a tangible result of the ways in which working together enhances the health and economic vitality of our communities."...Benefits of eating seafood outweigh risks
...mercury? The science isn't quite there yet. But it underscores the importance of looking at the issues holistically instead of formulating conclusions based on scattered evidence." There are some seafood products where caution is warranted, Morrissey pointed out. Guidelines set by the FDA and the Environmental P...Kereos presents at AAAS, discusses nanotech-based disease diagnosis and treatment
...he first ever annual decline in deaths from cancer underscores the importance of new approaches, such as the use of nanotechnology, to early cancer diagnosis. St. Louis biotechnology company Kereos is developing one of the most advanced programs using nanotechnology to diagnose and treat cancer and will begin hu...A surprising pair of proteins help make healthy eggs
...erly. The result: infertile mice. The new research underscores TAF4b's central role in normal reproduction. The Brown and Berkeley team found that in the granulosa cells of the ovary, it triggers production of another protein, called c-Jun, and together they switch on a network of ovarian genes that help promote...'Freshman Fifteen' is a myth, but weight gain is still a problem
...expended could result in a significant gain of fat underscores the importance for eating a balanced diet and engaging in moderate exercise on a regular basis. In theory, if this level of positive energy balance is maintained through all 4 years of college, these students have the potential to gain 27 pounds by ...Pitt professor's theory of evolution gets boost from cell research
...Origins theory, buttressed by modern cell biology, underscores the need to preserve the environment--not only to enhance life today, but to protect life generations from now." Schwartz, with his colleague Ian Tattersall, curator of anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, also authore...Genetic evidence shows colonialists pushed orang-utans to brink of extinction
...population fluctuations. "The results of the study underscores the need to act now to protect the long term survival of the species. The animals still possess enough genetic diversity to stabilise if immediate action is taken to halt further decline", said Professor Michael Bruford, Cardiff School of Bioscience......uging how much they have had to drink. This study underscores the need to look more closely at the factors that cause this sex difference in alcohol effects, and emphasizes that in some ways, alcohol is less potent in females than in males. We propose that hormonal fluctuations or substances affected by those...Researchers explain why badger culling fails to control cattle TB
...ater incidence of cattle TB in some areas, it also underscores the importance of ecological research in evidence-based policy making. "These ecological insights are of crucial importance in evaluating badger culling as a TB control measure. Ecological data will also be important in determining whether other mana......he choice of abstinence from alcohol. "The review underscores the importance of abstinence from alcohol consumption by patients alcoholics or teetotalers with fractures and who may want to drink during their convalescence."...Researchers uncover cellular clues to vitamin A resistance in lung cancer
...t repression of RAR-beta-1' in lung carcinogenesis underscores its likely important biologic or clinical role. Identification of pharmacologic approaches that restore RAR-beta-1' expression would provide a basis for future retinoid-based combination strategies for lung cancer therapy or chemoprevention." "The ...Wild birds help to create human flu vaccine
... into the avian flu pandemic, and this development underscores the importance of their work," said Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY 18), author of the Pandemic Preparedness and Response Act to create an international plan to address avian flu. "This development will help ensure that we have a more accurate vaccine...Lung scarring diseases linked to genes and smoking
...and a lead researcher on the study. "It once again underscores why people should not smoke." "Pulmonary fibrosis currently affects approximately 100,000 people in the United States, with an estimated 30,000 people being diagnosed each year," added Elizabeth G. Nabel, MD, NHLBI Director. "This study enhances o...Hepatitis C complicated by morphine withdrawal
...d promote HCV disease progression. The study also underscores the necessity of future clinical and epidemiological studies to define the role of opiate abuse in promoting HCV disease. These results suggest that opioid abusers experiencing periods of drug abuse, followed by periods of withdrawal (due to lack of ...International consortium completes map of human genetic variation
.... "Our participation in this collaborative effort underscores the private sector's enthusiasm for the HapMap and its potential as a tool for the understanding of disease. The Phase II map will make it even easier for researchers to correlate genetic variation with gene function, which is crucial for developing ...Amazing nanotech in Boston: Weighing DNA, digital heat flow, electromechanical butterfly images
...n larger at room temperature. This, says Bockrath, underscores the fantastic potential of nanotubes as thermal conduits....Researchers predict infinite genomes
.... TIGR researchers say the pan-genome concept also underscores the limits of traditional known genomes. Researchers often refer to a "type" genome to describe a given species. That singular, representative genome is often simply the strain easiest to acquire from nature or grow in the lab. Yet scientists worldwi...LIAI scientists discover cellular switch for controlling immune system function
...ndings a significant advancement. "This discovery underscores the importance of this pathway in immune regulation and advances our knowledge of how to develop effective treatments for certain illnesses." In the study, the team of scientists looked at two members of the herpes family of viruses, cytomegalovirus ...Researchers identify molecular anchor that allows bacterial invasion of central nervous system
...ns in infants without symptoms," Nizet said. "This underscores the importance of this anchor-LTA interaction, as well as its potential importance as a drug target." The researchers' work was supported by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the American Heart Association, the Edward J. Mallinckrodt, Jr., Foundation, the...