High cost of feral cats (7) Oct 29, 2009
net wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:39 PM:" And another thing-----from The World of Micobiology and Immunology on the issue of Toxoplasmosis it is stated that "cattle, sheep or other livestock can also excrete a form of the protozoan known as an oocyst. Although oocysts are not capable of producing an infection, they are important because they act to preserve the infectious capability of the protozoan during exposure to inhospitable environments. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Scientists use world's fastest supercomputer to create the largest HIV evolutionary tree Oct 28, 2009
LOS ALAMOS, New Mexico, October 27, 2009 Supporting Los Alamos National Laboratory's role in the international Center for HIV/AIDS Vaccine Immunology (CHAVI) consortium, researchers are using the Roadrunner supercomputer to analyze vast quantities of genetic sequences from HIV infected people in the hope of zeroing in on possible vaccine target areas. Physicist Tanmoy Bhattacharya and HIV researcher Bette Korber have used samples taken by CHAVI across the globe from both chronic and acute HIV... (EurekAlert!)
Natural Treatments for Ear Infectio... Oct 28, 2009
al., European Annals of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2005 Feb. 37(2). The copyright of the article Natural Treatments for Ear Infections in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Trick-or-Treat but Hold the Wheat? Oct 27, 2009
Dr. Amal Assa'ad, professor of pediatrics in the division of allergy and immunology at says most children with have at least three allergies, but often kids will outgrow their sensitivity. "It's well-known that egg and cow is often outgrown, but it may take up to the age of 15 years to do that. Peanut allergy as well has been established to be outgrown, maybe 20 percent of children do this," said Assad. (ABC News)
RI tracking swine flu through electronic records Oct 27, 2009
Andrew Pekosz, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said it makes sense to give states another vehicle for monitoring the illness, but cautioned that there could be inherent gaps in the data. Assuming, for instance, that doctors are following federal guidelines and being conservative in their distribution of Tamiflu, the data could potentially underreport the actual number of people sick with flu, Pekosz said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
HALLOWEEN CANDY: It's not how much kids eat but how often Oct 27, 2009
"Candy products frequently include ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts, milk and egg, some of the most common food allergens in children," Dr. Jacqueline A. Pongracic, an official with the Milwaukee-based American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, said in a news release issued by the organization. "Peanuts and tree nuts are common causes of severe, life-threatening reactions, and children and their parents need to be aware of this and check ingredients for all treats. This can be... (USA Today -- News)
Obama Declares Swine Flu A National Emergency Oct 26, 2009
"I think the term emergency declaration sounds more dramatic than it really is," said Dr. Peter Hotez, a research professor and chairman of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Tropical Medicine at George Washington University. "It's largely an administrative move that's more preemptive ..." He said such a step would give emergency rooms and hospitals the flexibility they need. (Click2Houston, TX)
Smilow Cancer Hospital Set To Open Monday In New Haven Oct 26, 2009
Yale, meanwhile, is creating a cancer biology institute on its West Campus in , which will focus on basic research on topics including cancer cells, immunology and drug development. Once it's fully operational early next year, Smilow, which is attached to Yale- New Haven Hospital, will have 168 beds, 12 operating rooms, outpatient treatment rooms, a specialized women's cancer center and a rooftop healing garden with a stream. (FOX61, CT)
EU approves Schering-Plough, Merck merger Oct 25, 2009
In general, the merger between Schering-Plough and Merck will enable the combined entity to have a more diverse portfolio across important therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, neuroscience, infectious disease, immunology, women s health and other areas. Top-selling products of both companies will come under one umbrella following the merger. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Immune System Quirk Could Lead To Effective Tularemia Vaccine Oct 25, 2009
D., assistant professor of pediatrics and immunology at the School of Medicine and an immunologist at Children's Hospital. Until now, scientists thought that eliciting a strong immune response to clear the infection would only require activation of a cytokine protein called interferon gamma (IFN-gamma). (Science Daily)
Selenium deficiency impairs host innate immune response and induces susceptibility to Listeria monocytogenes infection Oct 24, 2009
BMC Immunology 2009, 10:55doi:10. 1186/1471-2172-10-55. (BioMed Central)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 24, 2009
Yang won the prize for his outstanding achievements in the research and development of immunology, oral vaccines and prevention of viral infections in grouper aquaculture, the university spokesman said. TWAS is an international organization based in Trieste, Italy, that promotes scientific excellence for sustainable development in developing countries around the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Feds give UNC $2.5M to mull STD vaccines Oct 24, 2009
The Southeastern STI Cooperative Research Center will be directed by Fred Sparling, a professor of medicine and microbiology and immunology at UNC.. The five-year award will support the work of collaborating groups at UNC, Emory, Virginia Commonwealth and Duke universities, as well as the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Business digest: Owen-Ames-Kimball completes addition Oct 24, 2009
- Dr. Charles Camisa, Riverchase Dermatology, dermatology and dermatological immunology, relocated from Naples. - Dr. James E. Kursch, Total Senior Mobile Physicians, family medicine and geriatrics, serving Lee County patients since 2006. (The News-Press -- Business)
Damaging Inflammatory Response Could Hinder Spinal Cord Repair Oct 23, 2009
"If these pro-inflammatory macrophages are a big part of the reason cells are dying, and we can figure out how to shut off that death cascade that they start, we might be able to minimize the amount of tissue damage," said senior study author Phillip Popovich, a professor of neuroscience and molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at Ohio State University ... Popovich conducted the work with postdoctoral researchers Kristina Kigerl and John Gensel, and research scientist Daniel... (Science Daily)
Team led by Scripps Research and UC San Diego scientists reveals secrets of drought resistance Oct 23, 2009
Scripps Research is internationally recognized for its discoveries in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neurosciences, autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious diseases, and synthetic vaccine development. Established in its current configuration in 1961, it employs approximately 3,000 scientists, postdoctoral fellows, scientific and other technicians, doctoral degree graduate students, and administrative and technical support personnel. (EurekAlert!)
The first men and women from the Canary Islands were Berbers Oct 22, 2009
Researchers from the University of La Laguna (ULL), the Institute of Pathology and Molecular Immunology from the University of Porto (Portugal) and the Institute of Legal Medicine from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) have studied the Y chromosome from human dental remains from the Canary Islands, and have determined the origin and evolution of paternal lineages from the pre-Hispanic era to the present day. To date, only mitochondrial DNA has been studied, which merely reflects the... (EurekAlert!)
Study Shows How Normal Cells Influence Tumor Growth Oct 22, 2009
"Our findings reveal a new role for this gene in the tumor environment, which could lead to entirely new treatments for breast cancer and perhaps other solid tumors using agents that target cells surrounding the tumor, as well as the cancer cells themselves," says co-principal investigator Gustavo Leone, associate professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research... (Science Daily)
Elements of Choosing A Nursing Prog... Oct 22, 2009
Do you want to practice in highly specialized areas such as immunology or oncology. Check the course listing of the training centers that you are considering to determine what educational opportunities in your chosen areas you will receive. (Suite101.com)
SIU faculty gets $2.6M in stimulus grants Oct 22, 2009
Edward Gershburg, assistant professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, Definition of Structural Organization and Enzymology of the EBV Protein Kinase, $63,682 ... William Halford, associate professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, Development of an Effective Genital Herpes Vaccine, $400,125. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Novavax, partner to test H1N1 vaccine Oct 21, 2009
Maria Allende, a former MedImmune vaccines executive who joined Novavax last year as its executive director of clinical research and immunology, will take Heaton s place and is currently in Mexico City supervising the start of the trials. After shooting up as much as 8 percent Tuesday morning, Novavax (NASDAQ: NVAX) shares by late afternoon were up 12 cents apiece, or a little more than 3 percent, to $3. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test Oct 21, 2009
In this new study, Dr. C. Kent Kwoh, professor of medicine and epidemiology in the university's division of rheumatology and clinical immunology, had 201 people with mild to moderate knee pain randomly assigned to receive glucosamine or placebo ... The result of the study is "not surprising," said Dr. Carlos Lozada, an associate professor of rheumatology and immunology at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, who was familiar with the study. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Combimatrix Molecular Diagnostics Strengthens Management Team Oct 21, 2009
He served as Director of Scientific Affairs, Director of Flow Cytometry and Director of Anatomic Pathology at US LABS and Scientific Director - Division of Immunology at AmeriPath Specialty Laboratories ... D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed the William McLendon Clinical Immunology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill. (Primezone Releases)
Stanford study identifies cellular mechanism that causes lupuslike symptoms in mice Oct 19, 2009
Other Stanford contributors to the study are: co-first authors Justin Odegaard, MD, a resident in pathology, and Christine Morel, former research assistant, who is now a graduate student at Baylor University in Texas; Julia Mwangi, endocrinology research assistant; Jose Heredia, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar; MD/PhD student Roberto Ricardo-Gonzalez; Sharon Goh, an immunology graduate student; Alex Red Eagle, an MD/PhD genetics student; Jennifer Awakuni, former undergraduate student; Lawrence... (EurekAlert!)
Pfizer on track for speedy research alignment Oct 17, 2009
Dolsten will run eight units, including ones focused on vaccine research, inflammation and immunology, correcting genetic defects and repairing damaged tissue. Other units will create drugs by using specific types of biotechnology, from disrupting the pathways involved in specific diseases to targeting the messages sent by RNA, the genetic material inside cells that tells them what proteins to make. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Maternal HIV-1 treatment protects against transmission to newborns Oct 17, 2009
Articles in JID include research results from microbiology, immunology, epidemiology, and related disciplines. It is published under the auspices of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). (EurekAlert!)
Researchers Identify Workings Of L-form Bacteria Oct 16, 2009
"Our study provides new insight about the molecular basis of L-form bacteria, which was not previously known," said Ying Zhang, MD, PhD, senior author of the study and professor in the Bloomberg School's W. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. "These findings establish the framework for future research on how the identified genes and pathways interact leading to L-forms. They also have important implications for understanding the emergence of antibiotic resistance... (Science Daily)
Do Three Meals A Day Keep Fungi Away? Oct 16, 2009
D., chair and professor of microbiology & immunology at Einstein. Dr. Casadevall conducted the study in conjunction with Vincent A. Robert of the Utrecht, Netherlands-based Fungal Biodiversity Center, also known as Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures. (Science Daily)
A Man with Progressive Dyspnea Oct 15, 2009
From the Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit and the Center for Immunology and Inflammatory Diseases, Department of Medicine (A.M.T.), and the Departments of Radiology (A.S.) and Pathology (E.J.M.), Massachusetts General Hospital; and the Departments of Medicine (A.M.T.), Radiology (A.S.), and Pathology (E.J.M.), Harvard Medical School. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Elderly Immune System Needs A Boost: Older Cancer Sufferers Need Treatments Tailored To Their Aging Immune Systems Oct 15, 2009
His findings1 have just been published in the latest issue of Springer s journal Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy ... Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy, 2009; 58 (12): 1979 DOI. (Science Daily)
Widely Sought Molecular Key To Understanding P53 Tumor Suppressor Gene Discovered Oct 15, 2009
14, 2009) Scientists at the Singapore Immunology Network (SIgN) have determined how the master gene regulator p53 could switch a gene in a cell "on" or "off" by recognizing specific sequences of nucleotides in the gene's DNA. ... D., that focuses on immunology rather than molecular biology or genetics. (Science Daily)
Cell Study Explains Why Younger People More At Risk Of Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) Oct 15, 2009
The study, published in the Journal of Immunology, looked at how these cells behaved in mice and found that the cells were impaired in older mice. As a result, they were unable to trap and replicate the prions and the mice did not develop clinical disease. (Science Daily)
'Healthy' yogurt TV advert banned Oct 14, 2009
The spokesman added: "These studies are designed and approved by a board of internationally recognised experts with extensive, directly relevant experience in human clinical trials, effects of probiotics in the gut, paediatrics and immunology.". Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
SCID Kids Leading Healthy, Normal Lives 25 Years After 'Bubble Boy' Oct 14, 2009
Led by Rebecca H. Buckley, M.D., professor of pediatrics and immunology at Duke, researchers followed for up to 26 years 110 of the 124 surviving SCID children out of the 161 who had come to Duke for bone marrow transplants ... The research was funded by the National Institutes of Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases. (Science Daily)
Click to read: Is There Enough H1N1 Vaccine To Go Around? Oct 14, 2009
" MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Share: Video and Galleries from Health Video Video Video Latest in Health by novaccine4me October 13, 2009 11:06 AM EDT A friend?s son was recently in the hospital in a major metropolitan city with appendicitis, and asked the nurse how many cases of swine flu had been seen at the hospital, and was shocked to hear ?none.? Over the next several days she asked the different nurses how many cases and each nurse confirmed that there had been no... (CBS News -- Early Show)
CFC-free inhalers get mixed reviews Oct 13, 2009
The devices are just as effective as CFC inhalers, according to many medical experts, including a spokesman for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. But differences in operation and sensation have led to confusion, experts said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Doctor to discuss prevention of allergic reactions Oct 13, 2009
Dr. Saryan is chair of the Department of Allergy and Immunology at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. For more information, or free brochures, call 781-444-7778 or visit. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Swine Flu Can Move Quickly to Severe Illness Oct 13, 2009
"The concern is that we would have difficulty meeting the demand because our health-care system operates near capacity most of the time, and there's not a lot of excess capacity in the system," said Dr. John J. Treanor, a professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. "I think there's a cause for alarm -- though not undue alarm -- because one would predict a pretty intense flu season and there will be a lot of demand placed on emergency... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Grazax Shows Sustained Allergy Symp... Oct 12, 2009
Results following the three years of Grazax treatment prior to follow-up were reported at the XXVII Congress of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) 2008. The GT-08 study showed that those patients who were treated with Grazax achieved on average a 29% improvement in hay fever symptoms and a 40% reduction in rescue medication. (Suite101.com)
When food doesn't 'SUIT' you Oct 10, 2009
Just by looking at the patient, Dr Raj Kumar, the institute's head of the department of respiratory allergy and applied immunology, knew that Jivan was malnourished - a condition that was aggravating his illness and lowering his immunity. Further consultation revealed that Jivan had, all his life, stayed clear of almost all dairy products, citrus fruits, bananas and rice. (India Times, India)
Immune Cell Entry Into Pancreatic Islets Key To Understanding Type 1 Diabetes Origins Oct 10, 2009
D., is the paper's senior author and vice chair of the St. Jude Immunology department. The St. Jude results contradict a widely held theory that only a small percentage of T cells that infiltrate the islets were actively involved in causing type I diabetes. (Science Daily)
Protecting Humans And Animals From Diseases In Wildlife Oct 10, 2009
This mammoth four year project is being led by Dr Richard Lea, Associate Professor of Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Paul Barrow, Professor of Veterinary Infectious Diseases, Dr Lisa Yon, Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine and co-ordinated by Duncan Hannant, Professor of Applied Immunology from SVMS.. Dr Lea said: Since a large proportion of pathogens can infect multiple animal species and can be passed from animal to human, it is not surprising that 75 per cent of all diseases which... (Science Daily)
UNC profs win $1.6M grant for research into human genome Oct 10, 2009
Morgan C. Giddings, professor of microbiology and immunology and biomedical engineering and Xian Chen, professor of biochemistry and biophysics, will share the award. The National Human Genome Research Institute has awarded more than $113 million from funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. (Triangle Business Journal)
Researchers identify mechanism that helps bacteria avoid destruction in cells Oct 10, 2009
D., assistant professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, found that it appears to be due to SNARE-like proteins expressed by the pathogen. SNARE proteins are necessary for eukaryotic cells to fuse to their intracellular compartments. (EurekAlert!)
Stem Cells Which 'Fool Immune System' May Provide Vaccination For Cancer Oct 9, 2009
This discovery, led by experts in immunology, Dr. Bei Liu and Dr. Zihai Li, builds upon a century old theory that immunizing with embryonic materials may generate an anti-tumour response. However, this theory has never before been advanced beyond animal research so the discovery that human stem cells are able to immunize against colon cancer is both new and unexpected. (Science Daily)
Pediatric clinics get first swine flu doses Oct 9, 2009
The clinics receiving the initial doses are: The Children's Clinic, Anchorage Pediatric Group, LaTouche Pediatrics, the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska, Alaska Center for Pediatrics, and Southcentral Foundation's Pediatric Services. The Anchorage School District also received a small number of doses to dispense in its preschool programs. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mansonella perstans — The Importance of an Endosymbiont Oct 8, 2009
From the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology, University Clinic Bonn, Bonn, Germany. This article has been cited by other articles. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Inhalers May Raise Risk of Asthma in Some Children Oct 8, 2009
The study, due to be published by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, showed the risk is the same with salbutamol and salmeterol, which is longer acting. The researchers first looked just at salmeterol and reported a possible genetic link to its effectiveness in 2006. (MEDLINEplus)
Major discovery opens door to leishmania treatment Oct 7, 2009
Partners This article was co-authored by Dr. Maria Adelaina Gomez, Dr. Irazu Contreras, Dr. Martin Olivier, Centre for the Study of Host Resistance at the RI-MUHC and Department of Microbiology and Immunology, McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Maxime Hall, Dr. Michel L.Tremblay, Department of Biochemistry, McGill University, Dr. Robert W. McMaster, Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Hospital. The Research Institute of the McGill University... (EurekAlert!)
Asthma inhaler 'failing children' Oct 7, 2009
Page last updated at 13:05 GMT, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 14:05 UK. Asthma inhaler 'failing children. (BBC News -- Health)
Goodpasture's Syndrome Oct 7, 2009
David Keren and Jeffrey Warren, Diagnostic Immunology, Baltimore, MD, William & Wilkins, 1993. The copyright of the article Goodpasture's Syndrome in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Experimental Drug Lets B Cells Live And Lymphoma Cells Die Oct 5, 2009
D., associate professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, and corresponding author of the study ... D., in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology, and by Steven Bernstein, M.D., co-director of Wilmot's Lymphoma Biology Program. (Science Daily)
National report shines light on lupus 50-year treatment drought Oct 5, 2009
An immediate outgrowth of the expert panel meeting held in June is the LFA Collective Data Analysis Initiative (LFA CDAI), chaired by Kenneth Kalunian, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, at the University of California, San Diego, to advance the knowledge of lupus and optimize clinical trial design by researching data from previous and existing lupus clinical trials. "The lupus community certainly recognizes the urgent need for collaboration," said Dr.... (EurekAlert!)
Nature Reviews journals Oct 5, 2009
Nature Reviews Immunology. Featured article. (Nature News Service)
Health care professionals honored Oct 3, 2009
Health Care Innovation and Research: Mayra Lopez-Cepero, vice president and director of LifeLink Foundation s LifeLink Transplant Immunology Laboratory. Lifetime Achievement: Carl M. Kuttler Jr., president of St. Petersburg College. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Allergies And Stress Oct 2, 2009
"One of the symptoms will be perhaps runny nose, or symptoms very similar to having a cold so you can treat with typical types of cold medications but you can't use antihistamines, which is typically one of the most effective drugs to use," says Ronald Glaser, PhD, professor of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics at Ohio State. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
Recurrence of BSEP Deficiency after Liver Transplantation Oct 1, 2009
From the Pediatric Liver Service (P.J., L.H., M.C.D., C.C., A.D.V., E.F., G.M.-B.), Research Unit (P.M.-F., L.A.), Service of Immunology (R.A.-D., F.Y.), Department of Pathology (J.L.), and Department of Pediatric Surgery (M.L.-S.), La Paz University Hospital, Madrid. Drs. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Securing biological select agents and toxins will require developing a culture of trust Oct 1, 2009
JOHN D. CLEMENTS Professor and Chair of Microbiology and Immunology, and Director Center for Infectious Diseases Tulane University New Orleans. JOSEPH A. DIZINNO Technical Director Homeland Security and Law Enforcement BAE Systems Washington, D.C.. (EurekAlert!)
J&J Tries to Buy Itself a Drug Pipeline Oct 1, 2009
Instead, McCoy has set up five units defined by therapeutic focus: neurology, infectious disease, immunology, oncology, and cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Each unit has its own scientists and specialists versed in dealing with the FDA. And each has researchers dedicated to developing tests that will help doctors identify the patients most likely to respond to a new drug. (BusinessWeek)
Santamaria Sentenced to 20 Months Oct 1, 2009
Adriana Santamaria, who served as the top accounting official at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology from 1989 to 2002, was also ordered to repay to Georgetown almost $600,000 in lost funds. Although Santamaria directly removed only $350,000 from university accounts, indirect overhead costs associated with her theft of federal grant funds forced Georgetown to repay over $500,000 to the National Institutes of Health. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
UC Denver med prof wins research prize Sep 30, 2009
Dinarello is a leader in a field of immunology called cytokine biology. Cytokines regulate inflammation and responses to infection and trauma. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The Benefits of Holy Basil Sep 30, 2009
al.,Journal of Microbial Immunology, 2009). One human study focused on tulsi's effects on diabetes and found the plant did lower blood sugars in the study group (Kapoor S. Hormone and Metabolic Research, 2008). (Suite101.com)
NYT: Columnist William Safire dies at 79 Sep 30, 2009
He then became head of the Dana Foundation, which supports research in neuroscience, immunology and brain disorders. In 2005, he testified at a Senate hearing in favor of a law to shield reporters from prosecutors demands to disclose sources and other information. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Abbott and Eisai Submit Application for Approval of Humira(R) for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease in Japan Sep 30, 2009
Eisai's Commitment to Immunology ... Abbott's Commitment to Immunology. (JCN Network, Japan)
New Target To Prevent Fatal Flu Lung Complication Identified Sep 30, 2009
The research will be published in The Journal of Immunology in October. Interleukin-17 (IL-17), an immune system cell involved in proinflammatory response, is a potent regulator of neutrophils (white blood cells). (Science Daily)
