New databases put wings on search for bipolar risk genes
...ne of two now available at Hopkins BioinforMOODics web site: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Psychiatry/moods/bioinformoodics/index.htm l A second offering on the BioinforMOODics siteQuickSNP is also set up to streamline gene searches but, unlike the BD database, it isnt specific to mood disorders res...Research teams uncover risk genes for multiple sclerosis
...her study is being published simultaneously on the web site of Nature Genetics, and focuses on one variant in a gene called interleukin-7 receptor (IL-7R), which researchers had thought was connected to the disease and now know increases the risk of MS. Scientists have known for 30 years that genetics ...Presence of wolves allows aspen recovery in Yellowstone
...this research and the findings can be found on the web at www.cof.orst.edu/cascades The issue of aspen decline in the American West is huge, and their recovery will depend on local conditions and issues in many areas, Ripple said. In northern Yellowstone, we finally have some good news to report. Its...'Virtual' mouse brains now available online
...brain data, and make all the data available on the web http://tinyurl.com/3cgj6z . The goal is to use mo...dardized fashion and made available via high speed web connections. High resolution magnetic resonance imaging -- which the researchers call "MRI histolo...Scientific American launches innovative new version of magazine
...leted summaries and greater interactivity with the web site, will help both mainstream consumers and enthusiasts to better grasp how science and technology impact everyones lives across a broad range of issues. The redesigned publication is part of a broader brand strategy by parent Holtzbrinck Publish...M. D. Anderson team identifies new oncogene for brain cancer
...nces. The paper will be posted online at the PNAS web site the week of July 2. Just because a gene is associated with cancer doesnt mean that its actually causing cancer. In this paper we show for the first time that insulin-like growth factor binding protein 2 (IGFBP2) connects with two other prote...Personalized approach to ovarian stimulation achieves high ART pregnancy rates
...lable to fertility specialists through a dedicated web site, with an appropriate follow-up procedure. At present, reproductive medicine specialists determine starting doses so as to induce multiple follicle development based upon some of the characteristics used to develop our model, other tests of ova...Antarctic icebergs -- Hotspots of ocean life
... with thriving communities of seabirds above and a web of phytoplankton, krill, and fish below. The icebergs hold trapped terrestrial material, which they release far out at sea as they melt. The researchers discovered that this process produces a halo effect with significantly increased phytoplankton...ASM scores a hat-trick at the 2007 Hermes Creative Awards
..., advertising, public relations, media production, web and free-lance professionals. The Association oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges and sets standards for excellence....Surprising origin of cell's internal highways
...es of filaments that make up the cytoskeleton -- a web of microscopic fibers inside the cell. They form when two globular proteins, alpha- and beta-tubulin, polymerize into long chains, which then assemble into long, hollow tubes. In order to gain a foothold, nascent microtubule "seeds" must be anchor...Arctic spring comes weeks earlier than a decade ago
...d to particular problems by disrupting the complex web of species interactions, Hye said....Major study predicts grim future for Europe's seas
...ropes regional seas, particularly when the complex web of interactions between different human pressures is taken into account. In each sea, components of the ecosystem were identified that are winners or losers as a result of human activity. This situation will severely compromise future options for eco...DOE JGI sets 'gold standard' for metagenomic data analysis
... in the market for a digital camera, you can go to web sites like CNET to see the reviews, make the comparisons, and get some guidance for choosing the right product for your particular needs." Another major problem with metagenomes is binning. Binning is the process of identifying from what organism ...2007 Wistar Institute Science Journalism Award winner announced
...ve been made freely available on the New Scientist web site: "Miracle Postponed" (stem cell researc...ere he oversaw the launch of the news@nature.com web site. Aldhous's main interests lie in the biological and social sciences, from genetics and stem cel...Lawyers and ethicists debate ashley treatment in open forum
...Jackson Moot Court Room 138 To watch the symposium web cast, please visit the following link on Wednesday, May 16 after 8 a.m.: http://bioethics.seattlechildrens.org/events/the_ethical_and_policy_implications_of_limiting_growth_in_children_with_severe_disabilities.asp#register WHY: This national symp...World's leading scientists announce creation of 'Encyclopedia of Life'
...al vision." Scientists began creating individual web pages for species in the 1990s. However, Internet technology needed to mature to allow fast and efficient creation of a comprehensive Encyclopedia. While specific Encyclopedia of Life efforts, including the scanning of key research publications and...Is climate change likely to increase disease in corals?
.... If the effect is large enough, the tightly woven web of life within coral reefs could begin to unravel, potentially transforming habitats that were once among the planet's richest ecosystems into underwater wastelands. This strong evidence for a link among a warming ocean, coral density, and white synd...ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- April 18, 2007
...ew" comments from leading scientists. The journal web site is updated weekly with new content, and features a WIKI and an "Ask the Expert" section. http://www.eurekalert.org/jrnls/acs/index.php?page=chemicalbiology Mark Your Calendars On the Horizon: ACS Regional Meeting, May 16-19, Philadelphi...ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- April 11, 2007
...ew" comments from leading scientists. The journal web site is updated weekly with new content, and features a WIKI and an "Ask the Expert" section. http://www.eurekalert.org/jrnls/acs/index.php?page=chemicalbiology Mark Your Calendars On the Horizon: ACS Regional Meeting, May 16-19, Philadelphi...AAAS, National School Boards Asso. join in historic effort to improve science, math & tech education
...needs. In addition, the organizations will debut a web site geared to individual board members that includes material from the CD-ROM as well as regular updates on issues related to science, mathematics, and technology education. AAAS officials initially had considered engaging with school boards abo...