Researchers extend mouse lifespan by protecting against free radicals
Scientists at the University of Washington and their colleagues at other research centers have found a way to significantly extend the lifespan of mice while reducing the impact of the aging process. Their study, which will be published online by the journal Science on May 5, lends more credence to the free-radical theory of aging. The theory suggests that very reactive chemicals, called "...Scientists a step closer to protecting world's most important crop
Fighting the fungus that wipes out rice - scientists a step closer to protecting world's most important crop Rice is the globe's most important crop but its production is constantly threatened by disease.Now scientists at the University of Exeter have shown for the first time, in a paper in the prestigious journal Nature, how the world's most destructive rice-killer hijacks its plant prey....Protecting endangered species helps reduce poverty
Saving endangered species like pandas, gorillas and tigers helps reduce poverty and improve the lives of local communities, according to a new World Wildlife Fund report. Now as the eighth Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity opens today in Curitiba, Brazil, WWF urges the CBD and member governments to integrate species conservation work into efforts to alleviate pov...Report finds cruise industry is protecting the precious places it visits
The major players in the cruise industry, including cruise lines, local governments and shore operators ?in collaboration with civil society organizations - are taking proactive measures to ensure a sustainable future for cruise tourism while preserving cruise destinations, according to a new report titled From Ship to Shore: Sustainable Stewardship in Cruise Destinations issued by Conservation I...Bacteria have their own immune system protecting against outside DNA
Bacteria like Salmonella have a complicated immune system that helps them recognize and isolate foreign DNA trying to invade their cell membrane, according to a University of Washington-led study in the June 8 issue of Science Express. The research, which also included scientists at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in San Diego, could have major implications for understanding the evolution of dise...Medical College researchers receive new grants to enhance discovery of heart-protecting anesthetics
Zeljko Bosnjak, Ph.D., professor and vi...Protecting your business against online brand abuse
The Internet does connect you with your customers - and your customers with potentially fraudulent or disparaging websites and e-mails that could damage your reputation and sales. Here are several potential brand threats to small businesses online, r...Protecting your intellectual property in overseas markets
Gov. Jim Doyles recent trade mission made clear that China represents phenomenal opportunities for Wisconsin companies. But we also learned that Wisconsin companies doing business in China and other parts of the world must take important steps to protect their intellectual property and technology. On the mission to China, we saw that significant counterfeiting still occurs, despite th...Beyond the screws and gears: Protecting your products by protecting your software
Companies that do not specialize in software, but incorporate software-based components (such as microprocessors or microcontrollers) into their products, more often than not, overlook the importance of protecting that software. The software may not be the biggest feature or the most prevalent feature of the product, but a feature nonetheless and a feature that can and should be protected. <...Italy Confident Of Protecting Itself From Bird Flu
Italy does not feel threatened by the bird flu outbreaks in Turkey, according to Francesco Storace, the country’s Health Minister. Italy is reported to have already taken measures// to prevent the spread of the infection into its territory, and it is also ready to face all possibilities of an outbreak. The Government in Turkey is engaged in containing the spread of the virus. Money h...Children! Protecting them from medical mistakes
The rate for potential medical problems, according to earlier studies, is three times higher for children than for adults. The rates for babies in hospitals are even higher. However, a new effort by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) may help prevent medical errors in children.// The effort, an educational campaign is aime...Helmets Effective In Protecting Your Head
According to findings from a recent study neurosurgeons say they are now convinced that helmets reduce rather than cause injuries.// Studies in the past have suggested wearing helmets during a motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle accident may actually increase the risk of skull base and cervical-spine (or neck) injuries secondary to the swelling of the head. These findings prompted researc...Helmets Effective In Protecting Your Head
According to findings from a recent study neurosurgeons say they are now convinced that helmets reduce rather than cause injuries.// Studies in the past have suggested wearing helmets during a motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle accident may actually increase the risk of skull base and cervical-spine (or neck) injuries secondary to the swelling of the head. These findings prompted researc...The juice of our very own tomato might be helpful in protecting lungs
In a study conducted in Japan it has been shown that tomato juice prevented emphysema in mice exposed to cigarette smoke, which is a known cause of the lung-destroying disease. // The lung protective effect was attributed to Lycopene, present in tomatoes. This study appears to be the first to link tomato consumption to emphysema prevention. As a cautionary word b...