New protein discovered by Hebrew University researchers
Researchers at the Hebrew University ofJerusalem have succeeded in discovering and isolating a new proteinfrom the poplar tree with special structural and qualitativecharacteristics that could have consequences for development of futurenanocapsules for drug delivery to cancer cells.In addition to being obtained from plant tissue, the protein can nowalso be produced in large quantities as a...New research indicates a 'troubled' greenhouse is brewing
Climates like those of the movie "Monsoon Wedding" may extend more widely into Africa, North America and South America, according to a University of Oregon geologist's analysis of an ancient greenhouse event. "We know the gathering greenhouse will be warm, but this new information confirms that the contrast between the rainy season and the dry season will increase dramatically," says Greg...Are dancers genetically different than the rest of us? Yes, says Hebrew University researcher
What makes dancers different than the rest of us? Genetic variants, says a researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In a study published in the American journal, Public Library of Science Genetics, Psychology Prof. Richard P. Ebstein and his research associates have shown, through DNA examination, that dancers show consistent differences in two key genes from the general popula...'LEGO-Like' building blocks to halt cell growth wins Hebrew University prize
A method for delivery of drugs to targeted cells through the design of specific molecular structures called SIB (Small Integrated Building Blocks) has won a prestigious scientific prize for a Ph.D. student in organic chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalemite Nir Qvit, 34, will be one of those receiving the Kaye Innovation Award on June 13, during the 69th meeting of the...Hives ferment a yeasty brew, attract beetle pest
The honeybee's alarm signal may not only bring help, but also attract the small hive beetle. Now, an international team of researchers has found that small hive beetles can detect some alarm pheromones at levels below that detected by honeybees. The beetles associate the alarm chemicals with a good food source and head for the hive. In Africa, where the small hive beetle is a minor honeybe...Ribonucleic acid, transfer, phenylalanine specific from brewer's yeast from Sigma-Aldrich
Description:Preparation Note: Prepared by method of Wimmer, E., et al., Biochemistry, 7, 2623 (1968). unit (not determined by Sigma)...Miller Brewing selects Procuri software
Procuri, based in Atlanta, also provides software to...Sprecher Brewing unveils award-winning digital office
"The Before" - As appealing as a warm, flat pint of ale, Sprecher Brewing Co.'s offices were in dire need of new document technology and a fresh, bright look. Before the team from Xerox Corporation and...Milwaukee Brewers to get X-ray machine
Eastman Kodak Company, through its division, will provide a <a href="http://w...Overseas Outsourcing Brews Backlash
Recent reports indicate a domestic backlash is brewing against firms who outsource IT services to foreign-based companies. Two recent examples took place in late November, when Indiana's governor cancelled a $15.2 million contract with a company in India to upgrade the state's unemployment claims processing system (subsequently granting it to an Indiana-based company). And Dell announced it would...Want a Healthy brew? Have some Tea!
The most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water is Tea. Whether you like it strong or light, with or without milk, sugared or bland, with herbs or with masala it is undoubtedly the most favorite amongst all beverages. Even coffee lovers and health freaks who live on fruit and vegetables grudgingly accept tea as a wholesome energy boost. But the international scientific commun...'Bottled' Contamination And a Brewing Battle
The rising temperature is a worldwide phenomenon, thanks to climatic changes, and what better way to beat the heat than to reach out for a carton of your favorite brand// of chilled soft drink. Indulging excessively on these fizzy fluids is a national past time among the ever-increasing band of the young, the not- so- young, the ‘couch-potatoes’ and the ‘socially-visible’. However, there...Allergen, Food, Baker's Yeast/Brewer's Yeast
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