Invasive parasite destroying fish species
Assistant Professor Mark Pagani in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at Yale and his colleagues mapped the first detailed history of atmospheric carbon dioxide between 45 - 25 million years ago based on stable isotopes of carbon in a National Science Foundation study reported in Science Express. "Through the energy we consume, each of us makes a contribution to increasing greenhouse...Notorious cancer gene may work by destroying messenger
A new study suggests how a notorious cancer gene may contribute to tumor growth. Researchers discovered that PMR1 is activated ?or “turned on ?by another molecule, an energy-packing protein called...Researchers report development of embryonic stem cells without destroying embryo
A Massachusetts company, working with University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and others, says it has discovered a way to generate embryonic stem cell lines without interfering with the developmental potential of the embryos. The company, of Worcester, Mass., says the research came up with a method of deriving s...Skin-Destroying Ulcer Appears in NSW as New Treatment Guidelines Emerge
Infectious disease specialists have revealed the skin- and flesh-destroying Bairnsdale ulcer has struck a man in NSW for the first time, as experts publish new recommendations for treating the tropical infection. // Also known as the Buruli or Daintree ulcer, Bairnsdale ulcers are caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans infection, and result in the destruction of skin, soft tissue, and some...Destroying Taboos to Improve Patient Care
Sexuality is a critical issue in quality of life for patients with chronic rheumatic diseases. Amye Leong, a motivational speaker, advocate and rheumatology patient, is// out to improve the way rheumatology health professionals address this aspect of care. During an hour-long audioconference on April 17, she will discuss the state of chronic disease and sexuality research, give practical communic...Researchers Link Bacteria Destroying Proteins to Alzheimer's Treatment
Scientists have provided new details about how proteins used to destroy bacteria and viruses may help treat Alzheimer's disease. Gunnar K. Gouras, associate professor of neurology and neuroscience at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, and colleagues provide new insights into how these proteins, called antibodies, reduce the main hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease...Advanced Cell Technology Develops First Human Embryonic Stem Cell Line without Destroying an Embryo
ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 21, 2007 - Advanced CellTechnology, Inc. (OTCBB: ACTC) has successfully produced a humanembryonic stem cell (hESC) line without destroying an embryo at itslab in Worcester, Massachusetts. This development was announced byRobert Lanza, M.D., V.P. of Research and Scientific Development ofAdvanced Cell Technology (ACT) on Tuesday at the fifth annualmeeting...