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Python a 'hearty' eater

...o the authors, this cold-blooded snake may provide insights into how remodeling of the heart occurs in adapting to prolonged exercise and in response to some diseases. The python does not eat frequently; it's more of a binge eater. James Hicks at the University of California, Irvine, together with his collea...

NHGRI targets 12 more organisms for genome sequencing

...f the sequencing projects are aimed at gaining new insights into model organisms utilized in research on drug ...d of certain DNA sequences, as well as to gain new insights into organization of genomes. In addition, many of the organisms can shed light on human disease. F...

Chimp genome reveals a retroviral invasion

...e apes while sparing others could provide valuable insights into the process of evolution itself. Citation: (2005) The Chimp Genome Reveals a Retroviral Invasion in Primate Evolution. PLoS Biol 3(4): e126. ...

Scientists analyze chromosomes 2 and 4

.... In addition, these findings provide exciting new insights into the structure and evolution of mammalian genomes," said Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of NHGRI, which led the U.S. component of the Human Genome Project along with the DOE. Chromosome 4 has long been of interest to the medical commu...

Natural Killers Could Lead to New Hepatitis Treatments

...on, he noted. Such knowledge would offer important insights into the mechanism of inflammation and liver damage due to infections, he said. ...

NYU, Rockefeller researchers find complexity of regulation by microRNA genes

...r gene regulation, but also to produce new general insights into how gene regulation is organized in the genome," says Rajewsky, who holds an affiliated appointment at NYU's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. Rajewsky's research program on bioinformatics predictions of regulatory elements in genomes...

Census of Marine Life explorers surprised by diversity, density of Arctic creatures

...previously unknown differences between species and insights into the history of Southern Ocean fauna. The scientists found on the ocean floor miniscule meiofauna, single-celled creatures less than half a millimeter long, the most successful and numerous animal in the southern sea. They form the base of the f...

UI researcher studies deafness in fruit flies, humans

...ng its functional role in hearing will provide new insights into auditory mechanisms, not only in fruit flies, but in humans, as well," he says. ...

MicroRNAs play a big part in gene regulation - and evolution

...As between insects and vertebrates and thus allows insights into the importance and function of microRNAs across huge evolutionary time scales, suggesting that some microRNAs could be involved in shaping the diversity of life," says lead author Nikolaus Rajewsky. The information will be a vital tool for the ...

Improved statistical tools reveal many linked loci

... even larger numbers of linked loci and to provide insights into the many interlocking pathways that make up the gene regulatory network. Citation: Storey JD, Akey JM, Kruglyak L (2005) Multiple locus linkage analysis of genomewide expression in yeast. PLoS Biol 3(8): e267. ...

Specialized immune-system B cells play double-barreled role

...1a and B-1b cells they have uncovered offers basic insights that could contribute to more rational development...g to Haas and Tedder, the findings offer potential insights into the mechanism of vaccine action. For example, the new insights into the roles of the two B-1 ce...

Deep thinking: Scientists sequence a cold-loving marine microbe

...deciphering C. psychrerythraea's genome will yield insights into another cool character, its namesake. Deming, who led the establishment of the Colwellia genus, named the genus after her one-time advisor: noted marine biologist Rita Colwell. In addition the TIGR team, led by Methé, study collaborators includ...

Scripps research scientists identify infertility molecule

...Cancer Research Center. "[These results] offer new insights on lipid signals and fertility." If the receptors do turn out to be relevant to embryo implantation in humans, then the mechanisms involving these proteins might make good targets for therapeutic intervention, perhaps even leading to new treatments ...

Scripps research scientists solve structure of a critical innate immune system protein

...Biology. "but But the structure has given us great insights into experiments we can design to explore their function. In advance, we wouldn't have known where to look." In addition to helping scientists better understand how TLRs work, the structure may also help scientists take steps toward improving human ...

Newly discovered genetic disease sheds light on body's water balance

...Journal of Medicine. "This discovery gives better insights into treating these patients and potentially many ...her characterization of NSIAD may offer additional insights into fluid homeostasis and clinical disease, as well as expand our understanding of GPCR signaling."...

How monarch butterflies are wired for navigation

...d the infinitesimal butterfly brain to uncover new insights into that machinery. Their findings show that the same ultraviolet light that has become an anathema to cancer-wary humans is critical for butterfly navigation. Also, the researchers were surprised to discover a key wiring connection between the ligh...

Novel compounds show promise as safer, more potent insecticides

...role in calcium signaling, which could lead to new insights into human diseases. The American Chemical Society is a nonprofit organization, chartered by the U.S. Congress, with a multidisciplinary membership of more than 158,000 chemists and chemical engineers. It publishes numerous scientific journals and d...

Scientists discover that three molecules may be developed into new Alzheimer's drugs

...ble progression of the disease." He said that new insights made over the past decade help to understand the m...ubt that we need new approaches," said Kosik. "The insights gained about the mechanisms of the molecular and genetic basis of the disease are beginning to add u...

Scientists at Galileo Pharmaceuticals confirm inflammatory response linked to glucose levels

...ble progression of the disease." He said that new insights made over the past decade help to understand the m...ubt that we need new approaches," said Kosik. "The insights gained about the mechanisms of the molecular and genetic basis of the disease are beginning to add u...

Pinpointing the cause of a neurodegenerative disorder

...s enhance their normal action. "Importantly, such insights can now guide studies that focus on the normal function and interactions of these proteins and how they might be enhanced by disease-causing mutations," said Zoghbi. "These studies could give better understanding of how the proteins cause disease." ...

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