New lab research may help those deafened by immune system attack
...s a staining pattern that resembles a line of tiny wine glasses when it binds to IESCA in the organs of Corti of guinea pigs. The U-M has patent applications pending in the U.S. and abroad pertaining to KHRI-3, IESCA and AISNHL. The University, Carey and several colleagues stand to profit if tests or tre...Family of life-extending genes discovered
...the Harvard group's discovery of a molecule in red wine that extends the lifespan of every organism so far tested. "We think these new Sir2 genes are as important as any longevity genes discovered so far," said molecular biologist David Sinclair, director of the Paul F. Glenn Laboratories for Aging Resear...New analysis services for the wine-producing sector
...phenols and chloroanisols in various points of the wine production process, including the corking process ..." or "musty", is one of the most common defects in wine and most quickly detected by the consumer and, in many cases, the main cause of returns that are suf...After the yeast is gone bacteria continue to develop flavor of sparkling wine
...ved in the secondary fermentation of the sparkling wine known as Cava. They report their findings today a...les could have a distinctive impact upon sparkling wine quality in terms of aroma, flavor, bubble size and bubble persistence, especially for premium qualit...Alcoholism reduces male heart's ability to synthesize protein; possible therapy target?
...mimicked by supplying the equivalent of a liter of wine a day in both food and drinking water. "What we observed was that there were gender differences in how the heart is able to synthesize proteins both in controls and alcoholism," Vary said. "In controls, the ability of the heart muscle to synthesize...Components in grapes inhibit enzyme key to proliferation of cancer cells
...lps to identify which flavonoids in grapes and red wine are most responsible for anti-cancer qualities, said Mary Ann Lila, a professor in the department of natural resources and environmental sciences. Flavonoids are a group of organic compounds that include numerous water-soluble plant pigments responsi...Wine, music and schizophrenia genes
NEW BRUNSWICK/PISCATAWAY, N.J. A California wine country music festival will aid a Rutgers scientist's research into schizophrenia, its causes and cures. Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disease that affects more than 2 million Americans and as many as 51 million people worldwide. Dr. Linda Brzust...National Academies Advisory: April 22 Science Cafe on Alternative Energy
...ickets are $5 and include pizza and soda; beer and wine are additional. REPORTERS WHO WISH TO COVER THIS EVENT MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE by contacting Chavon Warren, Koshland Science Museum, tel. 202-334-1447 or e-mail cwarren@nas.edu . More information is available online http://www.koshland-science-mu...Future diabetes drugs may target new protein interaction
...r scientists reported that a compound found in red wine activated yeast's sirtuin1-equivalent and extended...s have shown that drinking moderate amounts of red wine is associated with a longer life for people. But at this point, knowing for sure whether sirtuin1 he...Feb. 17 sipping science: An evening of red wine tasting and wine science
... Museum of the National Academy of Sciences, local wine importer and educator Gray Mosby will talk about wine tasting and rating. Also speaking will be Gregory Jones, a research climatologist and viticulturali...Red wine lovers, take heart: More evidence points to the drink's cardiac heath benefits
...ficial, previous studies suggest that drinking red wine in moderation one or two five-ounce glasses a day...ficial, previous studies suggest that drinking red wine in moderation one or two five-ounce glasses a day may offer protective effects. The amount of resv...Acid-resistant bug doesn't give in to alcohol either
...f winemaking is excluding the grape skins from the wine because the bug lives there." Plants, microorganisms, and their proteins are the bases for developing valuable drugs."Many antibiotics are derived from soil organisms like bacteria that are trying to kill other bacteria," said Kappock. Fortuna...Cardiovascular and neurological benefits of high antioxidant foods and beverages
...vascular and neurological benefits of grape juice, wine and other high antioxidant foods and beverages. W...compounds. She has spent her entire career in the wine and grape industry. Ruth Carey, R.D., L.D. Ms. Carey is a nutritional consultant in private practice...Concord grape juice increased HDL, lowered inflammatory marker linked to heart disease
...ly, HDL increases have been linked to drinking red wine and attributed to the alcohol found in the wine. ...losely at the polyphenolic compounds found in both wine and grape juice as potential contributors to this effect. "There has been great interest in the pos...Genetic influences on taste perception of alcohol may influence alcohol intake
...frequently during a year they consumed beer, wine, wine coolers, and liquor. Researchers also drew blood for genotyping from all participants in order to determine if the gene TAS2R38 which provides the blueprint for a protein that forms a receptor that allows individuals to taste bitter chemicals like ...Red wine mist? Resveratrol shows potential effects against COPD, asthma, arthritis
...e patient acceptance issues. Resveratrol from red wine has long been associated with the so-called "French Paradox," reflecting the low incidence of heart disease among the French despite their relatively high-fat diet. It is a polyphenolic compound found in the skins of such red fruits as grapes and plu...... and epicatechins), also found in abundance in red wine and cocoa (chocolate). The scientists then exposed cancer cells to each class of polyphenols, followed by tests to determine their effects on certain biochemical markers and tumor growth. The first class of mon...