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Intravenous Gene Therapy Protects Normal Tissue Of Mice During Whole-b
Gene therapy administered intravenously could be used as an agent to protect vital organs and tissues from the effects of ionizing radiation in the event of large-scale exposure from a radiological or nuclear bomb. In the University of Pittsburgh study, mice were used to test the protective effects of manganese superoxide dismutase plasmid liposome (MnSOD-PL) gene therapy on the bone marrow during whole-body irradiation. Few Side Effects Found From Radiation Treatment Given After Prostate C
The largest single-institution study of its kind has found few complications in prostate cancer patients treated with radiotherapy after surgery to remove the prostate. Men in this study received radiotherapy after a prostate-specific antigen test following surgery indicated their cancer had recurred. NASA Mars Rovers Braving Severe Dust Storms
Having explored Mars for three-and-a-half years in what were missions originally designed for three months, NASA's Mars rovers are facing perhaps their biggest challenge. For nearly a month, a series of severe Martian summer dust storms has affected the rover Opportunity and, to a lesser extent, its companion, Spirit. The dust in the Martian atmosphere over Opportunity has blocked 99 percent of direct sunlight to the rover, leaving only the limited diffuse sky light to power it. Scientists fear the storms might continue for several days, if not weeks. Oncology: A 'Neu'Protein Target In The Treatment Of Breast Cancers
Overexpression of the protein EphA2 in aggressive breast cancer is common, and generally leads to poor outcome for the patient. However, the function of Eph2A in cancer progression is controversial, with conflicting evidence suggesting both pro- and anti-cancer roles for the protein. Scientists have now presented evidence that the role Eph2A in breast cancer is highly context dependent. UB313 Xena
Astronomers working under the proverbial umbrella of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), have come up with a new definition of "planets" and smaller "solar system bodies" such as comets and asteroids, this week, but the definition is not without controversy.If the definition is approved by the astronomers who are pointing ... The Ultimate Mobile Microphone
When you can spend over a thousand dollars for all-in-one portable digital microphones that record at broadcast quality, podcasting (or netcasting -- call it what you will) has gotten ready for primetime. In Listening Post.  Fifty Years of Supporting Children's Learning: A History of Public Sch
"Drawn from more than 50 sources, this [March 2005] report presents descriptive data about public school libraries since 1953. Along with key characteristics of school libraries, the report also presents national and regional standards, and federal legislation affecting school library media centers. Data from sample surveys are presented at the national, regional, and school levels, and by state."From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), U.S. Department of Education. Satellite Data Can Warn Of Famine, NASA Researchers Find
Scientists have developed a new method to anticipate food shortages brought on by drought. They created a model using data from satellite remote sensing of crop growth and food prices. Supply and demand largely dictate food prices, with greater supply leading to lower prices and less supply leading to higher prices. During a food crisis in semi-arid regions like Niger, food shortages are often brought on when lack of rainfall significantly reduces the amount of grain farmers are able to grow. Low Birth Weight Of A Baby Entails Risks For The Baby's Father
Parents whose children are born with a low birth weight run greater risk of dying of cardiovascular diseases. Even the fathers are at greater risk. These findings are published in a new report by Karolinska Institutet. The report shows that genetic factors affect both birth weight and the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Ski Area Citizens' Coalition
This organization grades western U.S. ski resorts on their environmental policies and practices. Provides information about impacting roadless areas, logging in old growth forests, purchasing clean energy, using cleaner fuel, and other environmental topics for ski resorts in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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