Researchers find cancer-inhibiting compound under the sea Aug 8, 2008
University of Florida College of Pharmacy researchers have discovered a marine compound off the coast of Key Largo that inhibits cancer cell growth in laboratory tests, a finding they hope will fuel the development of new drugs to better battle the disease. The UF-patented compound, largazole, is derived from cyanobacteria that grow on coral reefs. (EurekAlert!)
Anthrax prompts road closure Aug 6, 2008
State veterinarian Marty Zaluski said last week that laboratory tests confirmed the anthrax in Turner's bison. Published on Wednesday, August 06, 2008. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
* FEATURE: Traditional British brewers beat beer blues Aug 6, 2008
Workers carry out just a small number of duties, such as adding hops to the brew, while a laboratory tests the consistency and quality of the various beers produced. We are seeing a resurgence of English ales and English cask ales, because people are looking for more personality and character in their beer, Fullers head brewer John Keeling said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Suspected cholera outbreak in Philippines kills 21 Aug 6, 2008
Red Cross volunteer Marilou Torres said those who died succumbed to severe dehydration, but laboratory tests were yet to confirm it was cholera. All victims suffered from diarrhea and vomiting, typical symptoms of the disease. (AL.com)
Anthrax on Ted Turner's ranch prompts road closure Aug 5, 2008
State Veterinarian Marty Zaluski said last week that laboratory tests confirmed the anthrax in Turner's bison. Information from: Bozeman Daily Chronicle, http://www. (Montana Standard, MT)
Brain Plays Key Role In Appetite By Regulating Free Radicals Aug 4, 2008
28, 1998) In laboratory tests, vitamin E prevented the death of brain cells exposed to a toxic protein found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease, it was reported here today (Aug. 27). (Science Daily)
NASA's Phoenix tastes Martian water Aug 1, 2008
NEW YORK: Scientists say that Mars has water and this is first time that it has been "touched and tasted." Laboratory tests aboard NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, they say, have identified water in a soil sample. The lander's robotic arm delivered the sample on Wednesday to an instrument that identifies vapours produced by the heating of samples. (India Times)
TEST OF MARS SOIL SAMPLE CONFIRMS PRESENCE OF ICE... Aug 1, 2008
-- Laboratory tests aboard NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander have identified water in a soil sample. The lander's robotic arm delivered the sample Wednesday to an instrument that identifies vapors produced by the heating of samples. (The Drudge Report)
Bristol-Myers offering $4.5 billion for ImClone Aug 1, 2008
ImClone has five drugs in early- to mid-stage human testing for breast, prostate, ovarian and other cancers; it's conducting laboratory tests on a half-dozen experimental drugs for solid tumors and one for two types of leukemia. Cornelius said if the purchase goes through, Bristol-Myers should still be able to make more deals, and if it doesn't, "then we simply move on to the next one (target) on the list.". (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
How Molecules Out Of Balance Lead To Human Multiple Myeloma And Other Cancers Aug 1, 2008
15, 2004) In laboratory tests on multiple myeloma cells, University of Rochester researchers found that this type of cancer expresses a protein that makes it an easy target for an existing class of diabetes. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Salmonella Q&A Jul 31, 2008
Determining that salmonella is the cause of the illness depends on laboratory tests that identify salmonella in the stools of an infected person. These tests are sometimes not performed unless the laboratory is instructed specifically to look for the organism. (NBC 11, CA)
Roche Wins U.S. Panel Support for Arthritis Drug Jul 30, 2008
In Roche studies, laboratory tests showed elevated liver enzymes and increased LDL or "bad" cholesterol in some patients. None of the patients showed harm from those effects, FDA reviewers said. (ABC News -- Wire)
District just guessing Jul 30, 2008
Further, the district does not inspect fireplaces and/or chimneys, does not conduct surveys and does not conduct laboratory tests. I would venture to make an educated estimate that wood burning is responsible for a minimal amount of pollution compared with any other source. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Garden Microbe Foils E. Coli O157:H7 In Laboratory Tests Jul 30, 2008
That happened when Cooley inoculated seeds of thale cress, a small plant often chosen for laboratory tests, with all three species of microbes. The study, published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology in 2003, led to follow-up experiments with green leaf lettuce. (Science Daily)
New therapy 'better for prostate cancer' Jul 29, 2008
In laboratory tests, researchers at the University of Adelaide found they could improve the work of a standard hormone drug ten-fold by teaming it with two newer drugs. And it was used at lower doses, potentially reducing the side-effects, like loss of libido, commonly suffered by patients. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Emergency Physicians Have Good First Instincts In Diagnosing Heart Attacks Jul 29, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 28, 2008) A study out of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center demonstrates emergency room doctors are correctly identifying patients who are having a heart attack, even when laboratory tests haven't yet confirmed it ... 10, 2007) An international study involving 467 hospitals in 12 countries found that doctors do a good job of aggressively treating the early stages of heart attacks -- even before laboratory tests confirm the. (Science Daily)
Japanese Diet Rich In Fish May Hold Secret To Healthy Heart: Omega-3 Fatty Acids From Fish Appear To Prevent Clogged Arteries Jul 29, 2008
Laboratory tests also measured total blood levels of fatty acids and the omega-3 fatty acids that come from fish (specifically, eicosapentaenoic, docosahexaenoic and docosapentaenoic acids). In addition, researchers used two techniques to measure the level of cholesterol build-up in the arteries. (Science Daily)
Recycling Tip of the Week Jul 29, 2008
Phthlates are not listed on product labels and can only be detected in laboratory tests. So, to be safe chose products from companies that have signed on to the Compact For Safe Coismetics. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Benin: Sunshine + Plastic Bottle = Clean Water Jul 28, 2008
"A significant number of coliform bacteria disappeared after the SODIS method was applied in laboratory tests," said CREPA's Adissoda. According to SODIS's impact studies, diarrhoeal infection rates drop by between 20 and 70 percent when the method is applied. (allAfrica.com)
Lab-on-a-chip at home: Make Your Own Microfluidic Testing Device With New Kit Jul 28, 2008
3, 2003) Advances in development of lab-on-chip devices, which shrink and potentially simplify laboratory tests like DNA analysis, have largely been tempered by the inherent complexity of the systems they are. (July 10, 2003) Researchers from Cornell University have developed a miniaturized DNA-based biological testing system that fits on a silicon chip and can be customized to detect a wide variety of. (Science Daily)
New Health Drink? Chemist Goes Nano With CoQ10 Jul 28, 2008
Chemist Goes Nano With CoQ10. Chemist Goes Nano With CoQ10. (Science Daily)
The Pathophysiology of Multiple Mye... Jul 27, 2008
The Pathophysiology of Multiple Myeloma: A Malignancy of Marrow Plasma Cells With Overproduced Antibodies. The Pathophysiology of Multiple Myeloma. (Suite101.com)
People need less sleep as they get older Jul 26, 2008
All the recruits were healthy and had a full medical, including an examination, electrocardiogram and laboratory tests of blood and urine, which verified the absence of any known sleep disorders. None of the recruits were taking prescription or non-prescription medication, had travelled out of their local time zone within the past three months or worked night shifts in the last three years. (NHS Choices)
Non-outbreak salmonella detection prompts recall Jul 24, 2008
A South Texas produce importer/distributor is voluntarily recalling avocados, serrano peppers and jalapeno peppers after laboratory tests by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) laboratory and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services lab found salmonella in samples of those products from the company. But DSHS officials said the salmonella strain found in serranos and jalapenos tested by DSHS is not the strain responsible for the nationwide outbreak of... (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Study shows emergency physicians have good first instincts in diagnosing heart attacks Jul 24, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. A study out of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center demonstrates emergency room doctors are correctly identifying patients who are having a heart attack, even when laboratory tests haven't yet confirmed it. The study used data from a registry called i*trACS, and analyzed patients with heart attack symptoms who were admitted to emergency departments (EDs) in eight participating U.S. centers. (EurekAlert!)
Recruiting Young Smokers Jul 21, 2008
After studying internal tobacco industry documents and market research reports, conducting laboratory tests to measure menthol content in U.S. brands like Marlboro, Newport and Kool, and drawing data from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, researchers found tobacco companies sought to increase brand sales among certain groups by controlling menthol levels. Companies had determined products with lower menthol levels appealed to younger smokers, and higher menthol levels suited... (Ivanhoe)
Tobacco Industry Manipulated Cigarette Menthol Content To Recruit New Smokers Among Young People, Research Shows Jul 19, 2008
Lead author Jennifer M. Kreslake, a research analyst, and colleagues from the Tobacco Control Research Program at HSPH reviewed internal tobacco industry documents on menthol product development, conducted laboratory tests to measure menthol content in U.S. brands, examined market research reports and drew data from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual nationally representative survey among U.S. residents aged 12 years and older. The industry documents revealed that tobacco... (Science Daily)
Detecting Flu Viruses In Remote Areas Of The World Jul 18, 2008
In laboratory tests, the researchers showed that their highly-selective artificial sugars could be used to quickly capture and recognize two common strains of influenza viruses, H1N1, which infects birds, and H3N2, which infects pigs and humans. They used the molecules to differentiate between 2 strains (Sydney and Beijing) commonly found in human infections without isolating the viral RNA or surface glycoproteins. (Science Daily)
Gene variation may raise risk of HIV, study finds Jul 17, 2008
Weiss, who wrote the new report with Ahuja and Dolan, showed in laboratory tests that HIV latches onto the receptor in place of its intended guest, the CCL5 hormone. The Texas-London research team is not certain how lack of the receptor promotes HIV infection, but Ahuja said the red blood cells acted like a sponge for CCL5. (International Herald Tribune)
A Threat in a Grassy Stroll: Lyme Disease Jul 17, 2008
Ordinary laboratory tests are rarely helpful. Tests for antibodies to the bacterium or for its genetic footprints result in many false-negative and false-positive findings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A Woman with Fever and Confusion Jul 17, 2008
Five days before admission, she saw her primary care physician; results of routine laboratory tests were said to be normal. Computed tomography (CT) of the mastoid was scheduled. (New England Journal of Medicine)
US Patent for Rapid Test Method and Technology Platform Awarded to MedMira Jul 16, 2008
The new diagnostic solutions will enable routine laboratory tests to be performed in a matter of minutes, increasing automation, and streamlining the diagnosis of multiple conditions and diseases. Together MedMira and Maple Biosciences will be leading participants in the emerging fields of personalized medicine and molecular diagnostics. (Canada Newswire)
Mars lander exposes more ice Jul 16, 2008
"The preliminary signatures we are seeing are intriguing. Before we release results, we want to verify that our interpretations are correct by conducting laboratory tests.". As the robotic arm was extracting the fork probe from the soil on Saturday, it came into contact with a rock called Alice near the trench. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Madagascar:Deadly Rift Valley Fever Breaks Out Jul 15, 2008
Laboratory tests have confirmed 84 human cases so far. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the UN World Health Organization (WHO) have helped Malagasy authorities develop an Emergency Response Plan, which includes providing disease management for affected livestock herds and human populations at risk, reinforcing livestock disease surveillance and improving reporting systems and laboratory diagnostics. (allAfrica.com)
Batter Up: Shattering Sticks Create Peril in MLB Ballparks Jul 15, 2008
Major League Baseball has a 16-member consisting of management and players working with bat manufacturers and experts in the field, including Anderson, conducting laboratory tests of bats and gathering information about protective measures. They're also looking into whether Major League ballparks have put fans in more danger by designing seats that are closer to the field. (Scientific American)
Nation's Fourth Hand Transplant Performed at Jewish Hospital Hand Care Center by Kleinert Kutz and University of Louisville Surgeons Jul 13, 2008
Dr. Ravinda said, "Armstrong will be monitored on a regular basis for signs of rejection with weekly biopsies, other laboratory tests and evaluations as needed." "What is important to note is that our last patient was the first hand recipient in the world to receive a new drug - Campath - to avoid the use of steroids that can cause complications," Breidenbach added. "Armstrong will also receive Campath to avoid the use of steroids. The first two hand patients used three immunosuppressive drugs,... (PR Newswire)
Why the Immune System Can Never Go on Vacation Jul 13, 2008
According to the product Web site, laboratory tests showed the product was effective in killing at least 99 percent of bacterial pathogens and 99 percent of viruses, including rhinovirus type-14, often responsible for the common cold. A product reviewer on the ThreeKidCircus. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Mysterious substance turns out to be paint thinner Jul 8, 2008
The county's hazardous material team, based out of the Belmont/San Carlos Fire Department, arrived at the scene and conducted laboratory tests that determined that the substance was non-explosive and not poisonous. Copyright. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Jul 7, 2008
On June 27, laboratory tests identified the outbreak as goat pox. Between Tuesday and Friday the Council of Agriculture slaughtered 210 infected goats and disinfected the farms. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Maker of maple bats duels critics Jul 7, 2008
MLB's Safety and Health Advisory Committee met last week to discuss maple bats and recommended that the league consult with bat manufacturers, conduct field studies and laboratory tests and gather information about protective measures for ballparks. Twins officials are tracking the safety debate, but President Dave St. Peter said he believes it is too early to jump to any conclusions. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Mining For Molecules In The Milky Way Jul 6, 2008
Laboratory tests can determine the pattern of spectral lines that identifies a specific molecule. Most past discoveries came from identifying a molecule's pattern in the laboratory, then searching with a radio telescope for that set of spectral lines in a region of sky. (Science Daily)
Health Ministry to hold back GM mosquitoes Jul 6, 2008
Laboratory tests conducted over the past year have proven that the method could kill Aedes mosquitoes. Liow said sufficient safety clearance by several committees was needed before the release of GM mosquitoes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Synthetic Molecules Emulate Enzyme Behavior For The First Time Jul 5, 2008
In laboratory tests, researchers were able to cause a synthetic catalyst -- an enzyme-like molecule that enables hydrogenation, a reaction used to transform fats in the food industry -- to fold itself into a specific shape, or into its mirror image. Being able to quickly produce a catalyst of a particular shape would be a boon for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, said Jonathan Parquette, professor of chemistry at Ohio State. (Science Daily)
Flow of stench Jul 4, 2008
"People need to be educated on how to take good care of the water they fetch to avoid contamination,'' he says. Worryingly, though, the Alemus do not boil the water since they believe that it is clean simply because it is piped. But they fear for the health of their children, especially the infant. Yosef Asfau, a general practitioner working at a hospital in the city, says that the constant stench hanging over the house is likely to cause rhinitis (allergy of the nose), sinusitis (allergy of the... (BBC News -- Africa)
Finding That Could Shed Light On 'Golden Staph,' Candida And Allergies Jul 3, 2008
Laboratory tests conducted by Dr Cindy Ma, a postdoctoral researcher at Garvan, and Drs Gary Chew and Nicholas Simpson at the John Curtin School confirmed the hypothesis, leading to publication of a paper online today in the Journal of Experimental Medicine. "We've established that patients with Hyper IgE Syndrome are deficient in a particular subset of immune cells that are important in protecting the normal population against candidal and staphylococcal infections," said Dr Stuart Tangye, head... (Science Daily)
Toward Perfumed-clothing: Fabric-friendly 'Microcapsules' Hide Unpleasant Body Odors Jul 2, 2008
In laboratory tests, the microcapsules showed good performance in terms of prolonged fragrance production and durability, the researchers say. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Unavailability of cancer test costing Ontario millions Jul 2, 2008
Among other things, it is probing how research findings can be translated into high-quality laboratory tests to be made available in an equitable way across the province, said the agency's vice-president of clinical programs, Carol Sawka. We'd love to have a test like this for every drug decision, Dr. Sawka said. (Globe and Mail)
Tick And Mosquito Repellent Can Be Made Commercially From Pine Oil Jul 1, 2008
In laboratory tests, ARS chemist Aijun Zhang in the Invasive Insect Biocontrol and Behavior Laboratory, Beltsville, Md. and his colleagues discovered that the naturally occurring compound deters the biting of mosquitoes more effectively than the widely used synthetic chemical repellent DEET. The compound also repelled two kinds of ticks as effectively as DEET.. (Science Daily)
Higher Temperatures Helped New Strain Of West Nile Virus Spread Jul 1, 2008
They used laboratory tests to determine how soon mosquitoes are capable of transmitting the virus after feeding on infected blood. The results showed that the new strain is more efficiently transmitted than the older strain, and the advantage of the new strain increases with higher temperatures. (Science Daily)
VA clinic to open in County Jul 1, 2008
Veterans will be able to locally get blood and laboratory tests done, receive primary care, and meet with professionals for social work, nutrition, and mental health services. The clinic is one of five new clinics slated to be open in Texas. (Fort Bend Southwest Sun, TX)
Hopewell air study to begin Jun 30, 2008
After signing legal paperwork affirming they haven t tampered with the sample, a laboratory tests it. While the Environmental Protection Agency only tests for a handful of compounds, these lab tests can pick up 89 pollutants. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
A single mechanism for hypertension, insulin resistance and immune suppression Jun 30, 2008
However, in laboratory tests doxycycline also blocks the activity of certain proteases in the SHR strain of rat. The researchers found that protein receptors on the surface of SHR cells become clipped off as the animals develop hypertension. (EurekAlert!)
Australia is now EI free Jun 29, 2008
The last detected incidence of the disease was on December 25, with almost 79,000 laboratory tests conducted in NSW and Queensland since finding no new cases. The first incidence of EI occurred in August 2007, leading to changes to horse quarantine arrangements. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
New Research May Lead To Safer, More Effective Gene Therapy Jun 28, 2008
17, 2006) MIT scientists are reporting synthesis and laboratory tests of a promising new group of degradable polymer delivery vehicles for gene therapy. The polymers are improved versions of materials first. (Science Daily)
New Invention Effectively Kills Foodborne Pathogens In Minutes Jun 27, 2008
That's what researchers at Kansas State University discovered in laboratory tests with cinnamon and apple juice heavily tainted with the. (Sep. (Science Daily)
First southern Illinois WNV tests positive Jun 26, 2008
Surveillance for West Nile virus in Illinois began on May 1 and includes laboratory tests on mosquitoes, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds as well as the testing of sick horses and humans with West Nile-like disease symptoms. Citizens who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, which will determine if the bird is to be picked up for testing. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Batty problem: Baseball discusses broken bats Jun 25, 2008
Along with conducting field and laboratory tests, the panel will consult with manufacturers and experts, and also survey what protective devices are in place for fans and players at the 30 big league ballparks. "We really didn't come to any conclusions," said New York Mets reliever Aaron Heilman, a member of the committee. (Cleveland.com)
MAPLE MEETING: MLB discusses use of maple bats Jun 25, 2008
Along with conducting field and laboratory tests, the panel will consult with manufacturers and experts, and also survey what protective devices are in place for fans and players at the 30 big league ballparks. UMP INJURED. (USA Today -- Sports)
Building Giant 'Nanoassemblies' That Sense Their Environment Jun 25, 2008
In laboratory tests, they showed that the nanowires could assemble themselves into larger, more complex structures when placed in water. The structures also sensed and responded to their environment by making movements when exposed to chemicals, magnets, and light. (Science Daily)
Silver Eagle Reports Pre-Feasibility Results for Miguel Auza Mine Jun 25, 2008
-- Laboratory tests indicate recoveries of 79% for zinc and 89% for lead, and concentrate grades of 53% zinc and 56% lead ... Based on laboratory tests and projected head grades, the silver grade in zinc concentrates over mine life is forecast to average 667 grams per tonne, while that in lead concentrates is forecast to average 2,425 grams per tonne. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Baseball Today Jun 25, 2008
Along with conducting field and laboratory tests, the panel will consult manufacturers and experts, and survey what protective devices are in place for fans and players at the 30 big league ballparks. Plate umpire Brian O'Nora was hit in the head by a shattered piece of Miguel Olivo's broken bat, forcing him out of Tuesday night's game between the Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Cancer Drug Gleevec Could Fight Stroke Jun 25, 2008
However, in other laboratory tests and in animal studies, Gleevec prevented this leakiness by blocking PDGF-CC receptors. "Blocking the receptor reduces formation of edema -- swelling of the brain -- and so even in the absence of tPA, the [Gleevec] treatment would be beneficial," Lawrence pointed out. (MEDLINEplus)
Arsenic poisoning at Maine church left mark on body and soul Jun 24, 2008
Laboratory tests later confirmed it was arsenic. Anderson spent a total of 12 days in a coma, which was induced so he wouldn't thrash and tear out his IV. The chelation agents used to treat arsenic poisoning are extremely painful. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Defense loses motion in dog groomer case Jun 24, 2008
Defense attorney Jason Cannell also indicated he may contest the admission of those laboratory tests and tests of one dogs vomit as evidence during a trial next month. He argued Monday in McLean County Circuit Court that there are faults in the chain of custody, or the tracking of evidence to make sure it wasnt altered or tampered with. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bobcat Fever Afflicting Domestic C Jun 21, 2008
A diagnosis can be obtained with laboratory tests, but there is no cure. A cat suspected of having Cytauxzoonosis should be brought to the nearest animal emergency clinic immediately, as she will need intensive care 24 hours a day to have a chance of surviving. (Suite101.com)
