SEASON REVIEW: Victories Amid Changes Aug 1, 2008
Crew - Loyola Marymount Official Athletic Site. Awards abound for LMU rowers. (Lmulions.com)
MIT Develops Way to Bank Solar Energy at Home Aug 1, 2008
James Barber, a biochemistry professor at London's Imperial College, said in a statement Nocera's work "opens up the door for developing new technologies for energy production, thus reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and addressing the global climate change problem.". Nocera's catalyst is made from cobalt, phosphate and an electrode that produces oxygen from water by using 90 percent less electricity than current methods, which use the costly metal platinum. (Planet Ark, United States)
Story ideas for health reporters covering the summer Olympic Games Aug 1, 2008
"The lactate threshold is highly related to how people perform in an event like the 10,000-meter race, marathons or a bicycle time trial. The physiology and biochemistry behind it is complex and controversial, but it's a good marker of when the regulatory and physiological control systems of the body are in balance," Dr. Joyner says. Old Wives' Tales - The Lactate Threshold. (EurekAlert!)
Off to Vietnam Jul 31, 2008
A resident of Saratoga where he completed high school before his family relocated to Half Moon Bay, Hall earned his bachelor s degree in biochemistry and his master s degree in nutrition, in 2001 and 2004 respectively, from UC Davis. He considered medical school, but his interest in community nutrition, and several other factors, all pointed in a different direction. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Business notes: July 31 Jul 31, 2008
Mkhitaryan has an advanced degree in biochemistry and more than 30 years of experience in aesthetics. Violet Skin Boutique, which celebrates its fourth anniversary this summer, is run by Mkhitaryan s daughters, Rousanna and Susanna. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Couple learns flood was no '93 Jul 31, 2008
Otsu, a UI biochemistry research assistant, said water filled the first floor to the ceiling. They hadn't anticipated that the garage would flood. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Kofi Annan appointed Chancellor of University of Ghana Jul 31, 2008
Other developments, the Chairman of Council mentioned were the construction of a central science laboratory to house the Department of Biochemistry and 12 specialised laboratories funded with the GETfund to be completed by December. An over 6,000 bed capacity students hostel, being funded by Ghana Commercial Bank was also expected to be ready by May next year, Mr Oteng-Gyasi said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
BONUS: FSU's Rolle may be a Rhodes scholar and a first-round pick Jul 30, 2008
Last fall, Florida State professor Timothy Logan was delivering a lecture in his human biochemistry class when he slipped in a joke about the Seminoles' struggling football team ... In what was then just his third semester at Florida State -- and during the heart of the Seminoles' 2007 season -- Rolle was not only enrolled in Logan's rigorous, upper-level biochemistry course, but by the end of the term, he was one of Logan's top students. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Pre-eclampsia May Be Autoimmune Disease Jul 30, 2008
D., an assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the UT Medical School at Houston, provided evidence of the connection by inducing symptoms similar to pre-eclampsia in pregnant mice that had been administered autoantibodies isolated from women with the condition ... Xia's collaborators from the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the UT Medical School at Houston include: Cissy Chenyi Zhou, Ph. (Science Daily)
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease achieves significant impact factor increase Jul 30, 2008
With an Impact Factor of over 4, JAD is now on par with some of the most established and highly regarded journals in the neurosciences, pathology and biochemistry. Editors-in-Chief George Perry and Mark A. Smith commented, "It is extremely rewarding to see JAD achieve the vision we set forth over a decade ago and know that the new decade will be marked by even greater service to the understanding of Alzheimer's disease. The dedication of the entire editorial board, contributing authors and our... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Researchers discover cell's 'quality control' mechanism Jul 30, 2008
"ERdj5 is like a quality control inspector," explained Dr. Thomas, McGill's Chair of Biochemistry and Canada Research Chair in Molecular Genetics. "If you ever owned an AMC Pacer and you now drive a BMW, you know the difference quality control can make. That's what ERdj5 does, it recognizes when a protein has 'manufacturing defects' and degrades it before it can be distributed.". (EurekAlert!)
Mucous breakthrough in mice holds promise for cystic fibrosis Jul 30, 2008
He's also an associate professor of Biochemistry, Pediatrics and Oncology at the Schulich School of Medicine stry at The University of Western Ontario. CF is a chronic inherited disease affecting 70,000 children and adults worldwide. (EurekAlert!)
Is pre-eclampsia autoimmune ? Jul 29, 2008
D., Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; and Susan M. Ramin, M.D., Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science hope that the new findings would help in improving diagnosis and treatment of pre-eclampsia. Xia, the senior author, said that unlike antibodies that attack foreign substances and clear diseases from the body, autoantibodies attack their own cells and cause conditions in which a person's immune system attacks the body's own organs and tissues. (India Times, India)
Effects of Anti-Sexism Training in ... Jul 29, 2008
"During about a quarter century," says Michael Gurian, "from about 1965 to about 1990, our society engaged in what is surely one of the most interesting social illusions in human history: that sex differences in neurology, temperament, psychology, biochemistry, and physiology, didn't matter much." [Gurian, Michael. The Wonder of Girls: Understanding the Hidden Nature of Our Daughters. (Suite101.com)
Inventor plans to unveil jetpack at air show Jul 29, 2008
While he was studying biochemistry, he was also working on painstaking calculations of thrust in the library and researching the Wright brothers' methodical approach to technology development. He later had jobs in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, but much of the money went to the work going on in his garage. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
UI ranks high for benefits Jul 29, 2008
"I think the proposed benefit changes would knock it down a few notches," said Brian Berger, a UI research assistant in the biochemistry department. He doesn't think university employees such as himself would be happy with the proposed changes, which include decreasing the amount of "flex credits.". (Daily Iowan, IA)
McKillop personifies good football (07/27/2008) Jul 29, 2008
And, no, this is not about a noble walk-on who's majoring in biochemistry or a fourth-string offensive tackle who's overcome two knee surgeries to return to the field. This is about Scott McKillop, who stands an inch or two over 6 feet tall and weighs about 240 pounds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Warning over blood-taking method Jul 26, 2008
Raised potassium levels can indicate kidney or heart problems, the Annals of Clinical Biochemistry study said ... Vanessa Thurlow, a biochemistry expert and co-author of the report, first noticed a problem when GPs were questioning test results for a small number of patients. (BBC News)
'Snow Flea Antifreeze Protein' Could Help Improve Organ Preservation Jul 26, 2008
The team, led by Biochemistry Professor Peter Davies, has identified a new. (Aug. (Science Daily)
2008 All-ACC Academic Men's Tennis Team Announced Jul 26, 2008
theACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference. GREENSBORO, N.C. - ACC Men's Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year Dominic Inglot of Virginia leads the 2008 All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Men's Tennis Team as announced today by Commissioner John D. Swofford. (Theacc.com)
1-yr rural stint for MBBS students Jul 25, 2008
The government has, however, decided to spare students applying for PG degrees in courses like anatomy, biochemistry and physiology as the country is facing an acute shortage of students opting for such courses. If an MBBS doctor completes his PG course from a foreign university, he can come back and practise provided the PG degree is recognized in India. (India Times, India)
Muscatine native doctors Iraqi civilians Jul 25, 2008
Harvey s former biochemistry and microbiology professor, Dr. Tom Mueller, who currently serves as the associate dean of admissions and student affairs at the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, remembers Harvey as a vibrant and enthusiastic student. Having been her professor for three consecutive years, he said her future always looked bright. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
High school students help professor study diseases Jul 25, 2008
Mahairas is interested in pursuing a forensics major in college and Zoellner is looking to study biology, chemistry or biochemistry. Ryan Zoellner, who will also be senior at Central this fall, would like to have the opportunity to work in a similar lab setting again. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Magolski Represents Wisconsin in Pork Leadership Academy Jul 25, 2008
Some of my biochemistry knowledge especially helps in the muscle biology department, he says. While at River Falls, Jim was active in Block e and worked 40 hours a week as the student manager of the swine unit for three years. (Agri-View, WI)
Mate or hibernate? That's the question worm pheromones answer Jul 25, 2008
D., a UF associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology in the College of Medicine and one of the study's senior authors. "Even though it's the same compound, it affects different behaviors," said Fatma Kaplan, Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Spicing up the summer with science Jul 24, 2008
"Glaxo buys books [for the libraries] on the topics for the kids to read during the year." Along with genetics, Science in the Summer offers programs in biochemistry, physical science and simple machines on a rotating basis, Kraske said. On Wednesday, before breaking into pairs to perform and experiment mixing blended stawberries, meat tenderizer, liquid detergent, salt, water and alcohol, the young scientists learned about cell structure, DNA, physical traits, and the importance of safety... (Springfield Sun, PA)
BC Muslim man wins human rights case Jul 24, 2008
When Ghassan Asad immigrated to Canada from Saudi Arabia ten years ago, the 28-year-old biochemistry student was hoping for a new life free of the strict political constraints found in his home country. What he wasn't hoping for was to be shunned by his peers, interrogated by police and suspected of being involved in the deadly 9/11 terrorist attacks that rocked the world shortly after he was declared a Canadian citizen. (The Province)
Smarts, spikes lead Carpenter to UTA Jul 24, 2008
Carpenter says she is planning on getting her Master s Degree and perhaps even a PHD after graduation with an eye on entering the biochemistry researching field. I think a big part of the reason UTA fit so well is because they value the same things we do, Mr. Carpenter said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
NIST membrane model may unlock secrets of early-stage Alzheimer's Jul 24, 2008
A collaborative team of researchers from NIST, Carnegie Mellon University, the University of California-Irvine and the Biochemistry Institute (BCHI) in Vilnius, Lithuania, exposed the membrane model to different concentrations of a specific form of amyloid beta peptides comprised of soluble, tiny (5-6 nanometers, approximately twice the diameter of a DNA helix) chains. The researchers found increased cation movement across the normally strong barrier at the higher concentrations of the peptides. (EurekAlert!)
The gene machine Jul 23, 2008
But some, like the UK-based group Human Genetics Alert, worry the ability to reprogram our biochemistry could lead mankind into unknown territory with dangerous ramifications for the future, including genetic discrimination and even a redefinition of what it means to be human. We want to hear your views. (CNN -- International)
New Findings On Mother Earth's Earthy Scent Jul 23, 2008
Wang et al. Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics of the Biosynthesis of the Earthy Odorant Methylisoborneol in Streptomyces coelicolor. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2008; 130 (28): 8908 DOI. (Science Daily)
Alzheimers in a Can? Jul 23, 2008
Sugary beverages are part of the American way of life, but five or more cans a day may raise the risk of Alzheimers disease, according to a new study by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The research team, using mice genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimers-like symptoms, added a 10 percent solution of sugar water to the diet of half the mice being tested. (Newsmax)
Support grows for research facility honoring UMass scientist Hultin's legacy Jul 22, 2008
Bands of devoted graduate students by his side, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst scientist quietly pioneered advances in the field of food biochemistry, his meticulous research as persistent as the tides ... That the future of a once-productive research facility would hang in the balance after the death of one man, even a professor considered a founding father of food biochemistry, seems surprising ... Hultin specialized in the safety and quality of fish processing and analyzed the... (Boston Globe)
Using Magenetic Nanoparticles To Combat Cancer Jul 22, 2008
"We've been able to use magnetic nanoparticles to capture free-floating cancer cells and then take them out of the body, said John McDonald, chair of the School of Biology at Georgia Tech and chief research scientist at the Ovarian Cancer Institute. This technology may be of special importance in the treatment of ovarian cancer where the malignancy is typically spread by free-floating cancer cells released from the primary tumor into the abdominal cavity. The idea came to the research team from... (Science Daily)
Understanding How Neurons Communicate May Help Treat Brain Disorders Jul 22, 2008
"Think of the cell body as New York City and the axon [the long narrow stretch between the cell body and cell terminal] as a highway leading to Boston," explains lead researcher, Dr. Tim Ryan, from the Department of Biochemistry at Weill Cornell Medical College. "It takes far too long for the vesicles to move from all the way in the cell body to another cell. These vesicles are made in New York and slowly transported to the cell's terminal end, but some are made right in Boston for immediate... (Science Daily)
Microbes beneath sea floor genetically distinct Jul 22, 2008
"Our first study, back in 2006, made some estimates that the cells could double every 100 to 2,000 years," says Jennifer F. Biddle, PhD. recipient in biochemistry and former postdoctoral fellow in geosciences, Penn State ... The researchers, who included Biddle; House; Stephan C. Schuster, associate professor; and Jean E. Brenchley, professor, biochemistry and molecular biology, Penn State; and Sorel Fitz-Gibbon, assistant research molecular biologist at the Center for Astrobiology, UCLA, found... (EurekAlert!)
The genetics of the white horse unraveled Jul 21, 2008
For more information contact: Professor Leif Andersson, Department of Medical biochemistry and microbiology, Uppsala University, phone: +46 (0)18 471 4904, +46 (0)70-514 4904, e-mail. . (EurekAlert!)
Weight Loss and Self Love Jul 20, 2008
When you state loving thoughts about yourself you change your biochemistry and make weight loss easier. Start with this Statement: " I love and appreciate myself." Personalize this by stating, "I ________ love and appreciate myself.Tap on Acupressure Points ~ Energy psychology professionals such as Gary Craig and Donna Eden look at the mind/body connection. Tap on the side of your hand that would make a karate chop on a block of wood while stating your affirmation.Eat Mindfully ~ Before you eat,... (Suite101.com)
Rebatis father lodges police complaint Jul 20, 2008
Swain had been deputed by Dr Pratima Sahoo of Biochemistry Department and the Head of newly set up Biotechnology laboratory for the purpose. The blood was drawn with ulterior motives, Balakrushna complained, Mangalabag IIC Pradyumna Jena said. (Newindpress)
Honors: July 17 Jul 19, 2008
Sheen is a member of the Class of 2008 who studied biochemistry and molecular biology. Anderson, Persing and Sheen attended Brookline High School; Bullock attended Lexington Christian Academy. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Towson's NaturalCheck inks deal to sell secure labeling technology Jul 19, 2008
"Manufacturers can choose from the best of biochemistry, precision printing and covert markers to protect their products," NaturalCheck President Larry Bohlen said in a statement. "There's a bit of James Bond in every label.". (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Howard L. Bachrach, 88, pioneer of engineered vaccines Jul 18, 2008
One of its actions was to send Dr. Bachrach, newly graduated with a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Minnesota, to Europe to spend a year in the agency's European Commission on Foot-and-Mouth Disease laboratories. Working there, in 1950, he isolated and purified the virus that causes the disease. (Boston Globe)
John B. Mills III, 69, storyteller, retired Emory prof Jul 18, 2008
Dr. John B. Mills III used to teach biochemistry at Emory ... Dr. Mills was best known for his teaching of biochemistry in Emory's School of Medicine, Dr. Kinkade said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dendrites Found To Be Senders Of "Trust" Hormone During Suckling Jul 18, 2008
Biology / Biochemistry News ... Latest News For Biology / Biochemistry18 Jul 2008 18 Jul 2008 18 Jul 2008 Today's Featured Health Videos. (Medical News Today)
Academic Achievements Jul 18, 2008
Shahrin Ahsan is a senior at Simmons and is a biochemistry major. Laurie Low is a senior at Simmons and is a psychology major. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Principles Behind Stability And Electronic Properties Of Gold Nanoclusters Identified Jul 17, 2008
"While gold nanoparticles are being used by so many researchers -- chemists, materials scientists and biomedical engineers -- no one understood their molecular and electronic structures until now," said Robert Whetten, a professor in the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Physics and School of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "This research opens a new window for nanoparticle chemistry.". (Science Daily)
WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll Announced Jul 17, 2008
90 LMU W. Basketball Biochemistry 4 ... 57 LMU W. Rowing Biochemistry 3 ... 40 LMU M. Cross Country Biochemistry 3. (Lmulions.com)
Buehler's grit lands her on Olympic team Jul 16, 2008
Needing two more classes toward pre-med requirements after graduation, Buehler took physics and biochemistry courses at UC San Diego last winter. The original plan was to play college soccer and then go to med school, cognizant that efforts to revive a women's professional league kept stalling and that making an 18-player Olympic roster without having actually played on the full national team five months before Opening Ceremonies is not ordinarily done. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Edison Pharma Hits Milestone as A0001 Enters Phase 1 Clinical Development Jul 15, 2008
"A0001's entry into Phase 1 is the first step in validating Edison's platform and providing needed therapies for patients suffering from rare mitochondrial diseases. As we look toward the future, we expect to focus our energies on refining our approach to treating rare mitochondrial diseases, and expanding our investigation of redox drugs for the treatment of diseases of aging." About Edison Pharmaceuticals Edison Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Silicon Valley... (PR Newswire)
Enzyme Key To 'Sister Act' That Maintains Genome Stability Jul 15, 2008
This activity is critical to maintaining the stability of the cell's genome and its survival, said Dr. Jun Qin, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and molecular and cellular biology at BCM and a senior author of the report. "If a cell lacks this acetyltransferase activity, it's dead," said Dr. Xuewen Pan, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and molecular and human genetics at BCM and also a senior author. (Science Daily)
Washington U. researchers start nanotech firm PixelEXX Systems Jul 15, 2008
Among the products PixelEXX founders envision is an inexpensive solid-state device that a researcher can use, along with a PC, to generate accurate images of the physical features of the cell while measuring changes in the cell's biochemistry, electrical charges and electromagnetic fields. That would combine the features and capabilities of larger and more expensive tools. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Lance Armstrong headlines cancer fundraiser Jul 15, 2008
Sergey Solomatin, a post-doctoral biochemistry student at Stanford, was among the first five runners to finish the five-kilometer dash. He joined his friend, Ira, who has cancer and recently began treatment. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A brain of two halves Jul 15, 2008
And how do we begin to understand the relationship between brain biochemistry and the metaphorical language used to describe its effects. (Bolte Taylor is sensitive to this: "I could call nirvana 'God', and that's going to turn certain people off."). (Guardian Unlimited)
Genes That Control Embryonic Stem Cell Fate Identified Jul 14, 2008
"The genes we identified are necessary for embryonic stem cells to maintain a memory of who they are," says Barbara Panning, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry and biophysics at UCSF, and senior author on the paper. "Without them the cell doesn't know whether it should remain a stem cell or differentiate into a specialized cell.". (Science Daily)
Mechanism That Explains How Cancer Enzyme Winds Up On Ends Of Chromosomes Found Jul 14, 2008
"Telomerase is reactivated in more than 90 percent of human cancers," said Michael Terns, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and genetics at UGA, "and the fact that telomerase keeps these telomeres growing when it should be inactive is crucial for the proliferation of cancer. That makes telomerase a very promising target for a potential drug to stop cancers from spreading." ... Other authors on the paper were Rebecca Terns, a senior research scientist also in UGA's department of... (Science Daily)
Lewtan Names Vice President of European Sales Team Jul 13, 2008
Mr. Harper attended Southampton University, UK (Chemistry with Biochemistry Joint Honours). About Lewtan Through offices in North America and Europe, Lewtan Technologies, Inc., offers a wide range of content- and technology-based solutions to members of the global asset-securitization industry, including issuers, investors, underwriters, servicers, credit enhancers, and rating agencies representing more than 400 institutions worldwide. (PR Newswire)
Five Aggies Earn Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Awards Jul 13, 2008
Kiyama, a junior biochemistry and molecular biology major from Concord, Calif. earned All-America honorable mention after helping UC Davis to a No. 5 final national rank and historic fourth-place finish at the National Collegiate Championship in May. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Women's Tennis Continues Academic Excellence Jul 13, 2008
Sykes, a Biochemistry major and a 2007 ITA Scholar-Athlete, had a 6-11 singles record. A pair of victories came against St. Francis (N.Y.) in Lafayette's season sweep of the Terriers. (Goleopards.com)
True Grit 101... Amanda Daniel Jul 13, 2008
0 GPA in biochemistry. Don't think Amanda spent her days "just" studying and playing softball at LaGrange. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Nature's Built-in Valium: GABA Jul 13, 2008
The safest way to naturally boost your mood and balance your brain s biochemistry is to eat foods that stimulate the production of certain neurotransmitters. And in the case of GABA, that means eating more complex carbohydrates. (Suite101.com)
Detecting Early Forms Of Cancer By Analyzing Structure of Specific Sugar Molecules Jul 13, 2008
Analytical Biochemistry, 2008; 376 (1): 1 DOI. Tabares et al. Different glycan structures in prostate-specific antigen from prostate cancer sera in relation to seminal plasma PSA. Glycobiology, 2005; 16 (2): 132 DOI. (Science Daily)
Light-emitting Diodes: Understanding Factors That Influence Efficiency Of Organic-based Devices Jul 13, 2008
"Measuring the work functions independently for each layer does not provide an indication of how their energy levels match when they touch each other," explained Jean-Luc Br;das, a computational materials chemist, professor in the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar ... In collaboration with Seth Marder, a professor in the Georgia Tech School of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Neal Armstrong, a professor in the... (Science Daily)
New Mode Of Gene Regulation In Mammals Jul 13, 2008
As a graduate student working with William Scott, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, Martick had determined the three-dimensional structure of the hammerhead ribozyme. Scott and his research group have been working on the structure and mechanism of the hammerhead ribozyme since before his arrival at UCSC in 1998. (Science Daily)
152 Seawolves Named to America East Winter/Spring Honor Roll Jul 13, 2008
(Men's Track ) - Biochemistry ... (Men's Track ) - Biochemistry. (Goseawolves.org)
Significant impact factor boost for scientific journal Genome Research Jul 13, 2008
Genome Research now ranks #2 amongst primary research journals in the "Biotechnology ed Microbiology" category, #3 in "Genetics ity," and seventh in the "Biochemistry ular Biology" category. As evidenced by these numbers, Genome Research continues to be a serious contender in these fields. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
