NOAA and partners to survey marine life at USS Monitor wreck site Aug 8, 2009
The biological research will be conducted by dive teams from the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island, the Outer Banks Dive Center, Ocean Explorer Charters, and Associated Design. The data collected will be analyzed by the Smithsonian Institution's Marine Botany Department. (EurekAlert!)
Miniaturized Lasers Can Emit Quantum Light Aug 4, 2009
23, 2008) Fluorescent molecules -- i.e. substances which can be stimulated to emit light -- are extremely valuable tools in biological research and medical diagnosis. Fluorescence can be used for instance to. (Science Daily)
No swine flu mutation in Argentina yet Aug 1, 2009
Technicians handle samples to be tested for swine flu at the Dr. Carlos Malbran Institute of Biological Research in Buenos Aires. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Georgetown student achievements Jul 31, 2009
Summer College students focus on areas including architecture, art, business, college success, computing and information science, engineering, humanities, law and politics, life, environmental, agriculture and applied social sciences, media, medicine, science and biological research, psychology, veterinary medicine and writing. Students get tips about the kinds of courses they should take in college, as well as about ways to get experience and training outside the classroom. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Not 'Genomic Junk' After All: LincRNAs Have Global Role In Genome Regulation Jul 21, 2009
25, 2008) Using a multidisciplinary mix of geometry, biological research and techniques developed to solve problems on supercomputers, scientists have shown for the first time how a genome is organized in. . (Science Daily)
The "Decades Away" Dirty Secret of Stem Cell Research Jul 18, 2009
How does a Law degree make Mr. Fumento an authority in interpreting scientific research and making comparisons of biological research studies. If Mr. Fumento were an Engineer, would he be qualified to analyze different theories relating to Constitutional law, and would Town Hall publish an article by an engineer writing about legal theory. (Townhall.com)
Episcopal bishops OK prayer for gay couples Jul 17, 2009
First career: Biological research as an oceanographer with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Seattle. Ordained: As a priest in 1994 and bishop of Nevada (6,000 members, 35 congregations) in 2001. (USA Today -- News)
DNA Patterns Of Microbes Jul 14, 2009
This has both led to an upheaval in biological research and simultaneously created a great need for fast and effective methods of interpreting the steadily increasing amounts of information. To solve the challenges that these large amounts of information present, bioinformational research is utilising techniques taken from statistical, mathematical and information technologies. (Science Daily)
Faster, More Cost-effective DNA Test For Crime Scenes, Disease Diagnosis Jul 11, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 10, 2009) Scientists in Japan are reporting development of a faster, less expensive version of the fabled polymerase chain reaction (PCR) a DNA test widely used in criminal investigations, disease diagnosis, biological research and other applications. The new method could lead to expanded use of PCR in medicine, the criminal justice system and elsewhere, the researchers say. (Science Daily)
Scientists to breed 'super-tuna'... Jul 3, 2009
" Typical stupidity. What does conservatism have to do with this? You don't believe in Global Warming, but you do believe in over fished oceans. That is hysterical. This is all about money. Since when do Japan fishermen care about the environment? End of debate. And why would they create this fish to improve the taste people already like? It'll be new and improved taste!! Buy now before the offer expires! I wonder how much more that fish will be when they ban fishing the real thing... What will... (The Drudge Report)
Cautious cancer grants may stall breakthroughs Jun 28, 2009
Many other grants involve biological research unlikely to break ground. For example, one project asks whether a laboratory discovery involving colon cancer also applies to breast cancer. (News & Observer)
Study On Papua New Guinea's Long-beaked Echidna Reveals Elusive Habits Jun 24, 2009
The WCS-supported study which consisted of thousands of hours of grueling field work in Papua New Guinea's Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area took Muse D. Opiang, now of the Papua New Guinea Institute of Biological Research, several years of remotely tracking the porcupine-sized mammals and recording their dens and other signs ... As a research intern for the Wildlife Conservation Society, Muse Opiang (now of the Papua New Guinea Institute of Biological Research) completed a study on one... (Science Daily)
Me and My Monkey Jun 5, 2009
Photograph taken by Alex Pacheco at the Institute for Biological Research in Silver Spring, Md. courtesy PETA.What did you think of this article. (Slate)
Philomath High School’s valedictorian candidates Jun 5, 2009
Plans: University Honors College at Oregon State University, biological research, then go to graduate school in Europe and become fluent in German and French languages. Angela Nicole Haslam. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Troop 89 salutes latest Eagle Scouts Jun 3, 2009
This summer, he will be participating in a Youth Mission Trip to Washington DC. He is considering pursuing a career in medicine or biological research. William Brokaw Schaub earned 29 Merit Badges. (Medfield Press, MA)
Our view: Suicide prevention May 31, 2009
On the other hand, Gallanos said the study Murkowski has endorsed includes much more than genetic and biological research, which makes sense because suicide prevention is a complex challenge. The more rigorous research we have, the more we know and the more effective we can be at prevention. (Anchorage Daily News)
Robots with fins, tails demonstrate evolution May 31, 2009
He expects the rise of robots in biological research to accelerate as more advances are made. "The next 20 years are going to be amazing, I think," Lauder said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Boston University biomedical engineers teach bacteria to count May 29, 2009
The young but burgeoning field of synthetic biology addresses biological research questions with an engineering approach. Researchers design and build networks of genes, splicing them into bacterial genomes to run specific tasks or manufacture desired molecules a process akin to installing biological computer software. (EurekAlert!)
Spring issue of Chippewa Valley Business Report now available Apr 28, 2009
They recently received the patent, and the product has implications even outside the biological research field. It s a great look at how our area higher education institutions are leading the way in Valley innovation. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
BIOTECH: Life Technologies, merged and growing Apr 19, 2009
Gregory Lucier, the company's chief executive, says the merger created a company with the product base to supply the vast needs of biological research and the economies of scale to compete with the biggest rivals. From just a few drugs in the beginning, biotech's scope has steadily widened and shows no sign of slowing down, Lucier said. (North County Times)
Lottery winner gives prize to charity Apr 18, 2009
Dancy is co-founder, vice president and chief operating officer of Innovative Analytics, a biological research company in Kalamazoo. He said he felt good about his decision and was confident that United Way was the correct recipient. (MSNBC -- International)
Elk Foundation to Benefit 12 Montana Counties Apr 17, 2009
Additionally, a biological research project has statewide interest. "Our volunteers across Montana helped drive the 2008 fundraisers that made these grants possible. This is where Elk Foundation banquets, auctions and other events transform into on-the-ground conservation work, and it's part of the payday for our supporters who are passionate about giving something back to the outdoors," said David Allen, Elk Foundation president and CEO.. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Ecologists Question Effects Of Climate Change On Infectious Diseases Apr 4, 2009
(July 24, 2002) Traditionally, biological research into the effects of climate change has focussed on the changes that have already occurred. What's really necessary, however, is a method to anticipate the. (Science Daily)
Guantanamo as bargaining chip Mar 27, 2009
NATHANIEL Wheelwright's suggestion that part of Guantanamo Bay naval base be converted into an international biological research station operated by US and Cuban scientists has merit ("," op-ed, March 23). But the better site is the botanical garden outside Cienfuegos, Cuba, which was established in the early 20th century by Boston's Edward F. Atkins, the heir to one of Cuba's largest sugar plantations (Soledad). (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Nanyang Technological University and University of California, Berkeley pursue research alliance Mar 27, 2009
Of importance to global public health, this new area of biological research holds great potential for addressing problems in biomedicine, environmental remediation, and energy supply. Stem Cell research is of great significance to the future of biomedical research, with major implications for treating and preventing devastating human diseases. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Fructose metabolism by the brain increases food intake and obesity Mar 25, 2009
BBRC is the premier international journal devoted to the very rapid dissemination of timely and significant experimental results in diverse fields of biological research. Articles are reviewed within 2 weeks and appear online in PubMed a week after acceptance, making this the fastest journal in the life sciences. (EurekAlert!)
Putting Guantanamo to good use Mar 23, 2009
Instead, we should convert part of the base into an international biological research station where US and Cuban scientists work together to tackle critical environmental issues ... Biological research stations, where ecologists conduct critical field experiments and share cutting-edge discoveries, can break down those walls ... A joint US-Cuban biological research station would benefit both countries. (Boston Globe)
What Flies And Worms Have In Common Mar 22, 2009
This expert centre for proteome data of model organisms is currently deemed to be the world s only such institution, founded by the predecessor to the current SystemsX.ch, the old SystemsX. The ultimate goal is to make the data available, free of charge, to researchers who are also interested in proteomics, thus offering great value for fundamental biological research ... He claims that it is important for system biology to be able to gauge proteomes more quickly and cheaply, as biological... (Science Daily)
A Beka curriculum puts an emphasis on Christian character building Mar 13, 2009
ODF wrote on Mar 12, 2009 3:10 PM:" Life definitely gets more complex as it goes on......in more ways that one!! LOL!!If only there was a way to KNOW...how life started, what killed the dinosaurs, etc.. That's the fun...and headache....of science and biological research, you spend years working one something and in the end it may end up that there is no definite answer and the best you have is a theory. ". squigybits wrote on Mar 12, 2009 3:08 PM:" " Gradual complexity in changes of fossil life... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
State pushes to restrict stem-cell research Mar 10, 2009
As part of his economic development strategy, Perdue has been pushing to make Georgia a hub for life sciences and biological research and development. But critics said the bill would undermine that. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Andrew Zuckerman 24; brought varied interests to Laos school Mar 10, 2009
He graduated from Sudbury Valley in 2003 and took a semester to volunteer with the British organization Global Vision International, doing biological research in South America before enrolling at Marlboro College in Marlboro, Vt. in 2004. (Boston Globe)
Wayne County Partners With TechTown to Launch Global Stem Cell 'Innovation and Commercialization Lab' Feb 17, 2009
He explained that the lab will serve as a common resource for core biological research using stem cells, which scientists can transfigure into a replica of any cell in the body. Stem cells are the raw material for drugs that can treat everything from juvenile diabetes to traumatic brain injury. (PR Newswire)
Empathy Partly Based On Genes: Mouse Study Feb 16, 2009
"We are basically trying to deconstruct empathy into smaller functional units that make it more accessible to biological research.". Animal models of complex social behaviors such as empathy should bring the field closer to understanding what causes social interaction deficits and how they may be treated. (Science Daily)
Five Things Science Says About Your Valentine Feb 14, 2009
While human relationships have existed for countless generations, biological research on what makes them happen has been around for a much shorter time. The past few years have yielded a great deal of information on what makes men and women get together -- or stay apart. (ABC News)
Empathy Might Be in the Genes Feb 13, 2009
"The core of empathy is being able to have an emotional experience and share that experience with another. We are basically trying to deconstruct empathy into smaller functional units that make it more accessible to biological research," study co-leader Jules Panksepp, a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student, said in an Oregon Health ce University news release. "Deficits in empathy are frequently discussed in the context of psychiatric disorders like autism. We think that by coming up... (MEDLINEplus)
Army halts research at Md. biodefense lab to account for toxins Feb 10, 2009
Michael Brady, special assistant to Army Secretary Pete Geren, said Skvorak's order reflects tightened security at Army biological research centers nationwide in the wake of Ivins's suicide ... Some lab workers have complained that the Army is trying to impose on biological research an inventory-control scheme developed for nuclear and chemical labs. (Boston Globe)
Md. Lab Germ Research Halted for Records Probe Feb 10, 2009
Michael Brady, special assistant to Army Secretary Pete Geren, said Skvorak's order reflects tightened security at Army biological research centers nationwide in the wake of Ivins' suicide. In December, an Army task force announced additional security training for workers at Fort Detrick and four other labs. (ABC News -- Wire)
authors & referees @ NPG Feb 8, 2009
Publishes novel biological research with significant commercial potential in the pharmaceutical, medical, agricultural and environmental sciences research that takes biology out of the laboratory and into the marketplace. Nature Cell Biology. (Nature News Service)
Old, Fat Mice Blamed for Virus Transmission Feb 7, 2009
The findings were published online Jan. 7 in the British biological research journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.. Knowing where deer mouse populations thrive -- where mice grow older and bigger thanks to ample food, protection and nesting sites -- should help people avoid contact with the creatures or their droppings, the researchers suggested. (MEDLINEplus)
