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Exposure to dust after WTC collapse impairs ability to detect odors and sense irritants

Individuals involved in rescue, recovery, demolition, and clean-up after the World Trade Center (WTC) disaster on September 11, 2001, were exposed to a complex mixture of airborne smoke, dust, combustion gases, acid mists, and metal fumes. The impact of this exposure on responders' upper and lower respiratory function has been well documented, but little is known about its impact on their sensitivity to odor and irritants.

19 Apr 2010

Stanford researchers discover tissue-specific target in pathogen

A tumor-causing maize fungus with the unsavory-sounding name "corn smut" wields different weapons from its genetic arsenal depending on which part of the plant it infects. The discovery by Stanford researchers marks the first time tissue-specific targeting has been found in a pathogen.

19 Apr 2010

Radiolabeled hedgehog can differentiate stem-like cancer cells, identify aggressive tumors

At the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010, scientists and clinicians will present more than 6,300 abstracts dealing with innovative aspects of biology, technology and emerging therapies.

19 Apr 2010

Study reveals increased risk for cancer among Latino populations

New findings from epidemiology and observational studies show an increased risk for cancer among Latino populations, but unique demographic characteristics suggest the problem may be worse than currently known.

19 Apr 2010

Researchers reveal new switch to Salmonella bacteria: Science

A new switch that enables Salmonella bacteria to sabotage host cells is revealed in a study published today in the journal Science.

19 Apr 2010

New insights into yeast cells may help identify cancer cells and stem cells development: Study

Yeast cells decide whether to have sex with each other within two minutes of meeting, according to new research published today in Nature. One of the authors of the study, from Imperial College London, says the new insights into how yeast cells decide to mate could be helpful for researchers looking at how cancer cells and stem cells develop.

19 Apr 2010

New p53 knockout rat model improves timelines for carcinogenicity screening

Sigma Life Science, the innovative biological products and services brand of Sigma-Aldrich, today introduced the world's first p53 'knockout' rat model, an important development that is expected to, due to the rat's closer physiological and metabolic similarity to humans, significantly improve timelines for carcinogenicity screening and reduce time to market for therapeutics.

19 Apr 2010

New soybean variety from CSIRO gaining popularity in Japan

A new soybean variety from CSIRO is gaining popularity in Japan due to its enhanced suitability as an ingredient in traditional Japanese dishes.

19 Apr 2010

Amgen announces results from pivotal Phase 3 "408" trial of Vectibix

Amgen today announced detailed results from a new biomarker analysis of the pivotal Phase 3 "408" trial of Vectibix® (panitumumab) plus best supportive care compared to BSC alone. The analysis used massively parallel, next-generation sequencing technology to investigate whether mutations in nine genes known to be mutated in colorectal cancer, including the previously unanalyzed exon 3 mutation of the KRAS gene, are predictive of response to Vectibix in metastatic colorectal cancer.

19 Apr 2010

Results of BATTLE Trial presented at AACR 2010

Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in men and women, but huge randomized trials of thousands of patients have either failed completely or shown negligible survival differences.

19 Apr 2010

EORTC 30904 study: Conservative surgery not inferior to radical renal surgery

The latest results from the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) 30904 study were presented in a plenary session today at the Anniversary European Association of Urology Congress in Barcelona, which showed that conservative surgery is not inferior to radical renal surgery or nephrectomy.

19 Apr 2010

Protein Potential receives Phase II SBIR Grant to develop vaccine for prevention of P. vivax infections

Protein Potential LLC has received support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the NIH in the form of a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Grant. The three-year award totaling approximately $3 million will support translational research to develop a vaccine for the prevention of malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium vivax.

19 Apr 2010

Study: Tobacco company's nicotine pellet can lead to accidental nicotine poisoning in children

A tobacco company's new, dissolvable nicotine pellet--which is being sold as a tobacco product, but which in some cases resembles popular candies--could lead to accidental nicotine poisoning in children, according to a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health, the Northern Ohio Poison Control Center, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.

19 Apr 2010

Study shows long-term effect of vitamins and calcium supplements in breast cancer reduction

Vitamins and calcium supplements appear to reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research 101st Annual Meeting 2010.

19 Apr 2010

Leona Fields honoured for exceptional leadership as New Run Director for York Region

Leona Fields is a breast cancer survivor, accomplished fundraiser, active volunteer, gifted spokesperson, and two-time winner of a Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Ontario Region Volunteer Award. This year, she was honoured for her exceptional leadership as a New Run Director for York Region, Leona's home turf, where the Foundation launched a new Run site for the 2009 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.

19 Apr 2010

Organogenesis to showcase study results of Apligraf product at SAWC / WHS 2010

Organogenesis, Inc. will have a substantial presence at the 23rd Annual Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and Wound Healing Society being held April 17-20 in Orlando, FL. Results from several clinical and scientific studies will be presented which will further the understanding of Organogenesis' bilayered living cellular construct technology.

19 Apr 2010

Role of lactate in breast cancer development to be showcased at AACR 2010

Does lactate play a role in the metabolic fate of cancer cells? Researchers from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey are in Washington, D.C., this week for the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research to share their findings on what role this common energy byproduct in the body plays in the development of breast cancer cells and surrounding connective tissue.

19 Apr 2010

Health reform rhetoric heating up congressional, state campaigns

News outlets around the country are covering the impact of health care reform on upcoming elections.

19 Apr 2010

Health Net of Arizona to sponsor 2010 March for Babies event

Health Net of Arizona is proud to sponsor the 2010 Arizona March of Dimes - March for Babies. For over 25 years, Health Net has supported the March of Dimes in its mission.

19 Apr 2010

FASEB launches web-based portal to enhance biomedical workforce

The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has launched a web-based portal that brings together information on a wide range of programs aimed at increasing the diversity of the biomedical workforce. The FASEB and FASEB Society Resources for Underrepresented Minority Students and Scientists webpage highlights over 50 unique initiatives offered by FASEB and its member societies.

19 Apr 2010

Research News and Research

Exposure to dust after WTC collapse impairs ability to detect odors and sense irritants

Stanford researchers discover tissue-specific target in pathogen

Radiolabeled hedgehog can differentiate stem-like cancer cells, identify aggressive tumors

Study reveals increased risk for cancer among Latino populations

Researchers reveal new switch to Salmonella bacteria: Science

New insights into yeast cells may help identify cancer cells and stem cells development: Study

New p53 knockout rat model improves timelines for carcinogenicity screening

New soybean variety from CSIRO gaining popularity in Japan

Amgen announces results from pivotal Phase 3 "408" trial of Vectibix

Results of BATTLE Trial presented at AACR 2010

EORTC 30904 study: Conservative surgery not inferior to radical renal surgery

Protein Potential receives Phase II SBIR Grant to develop vaccine for prevention of P. vivax infections

Study: Tobacco company's nicotine pellet can lead to accidental nicotine poisoning in children

Study shows long-term effect of vitamins and calcium supplements in breast cancer reduction

Leona Fields honoured for exceptional leadership as New Run Director for York Region

Organogenesis to showcase study results of Apligraf product at SAWC / WHS 2010

Role of lactate in breast cancer development to be showcased at AACR 2010

Health reform rhetoric heating up congressional, state campaigns

Health Net of Arizona to sponsor 2010 March for Babies event

FASEB launches web-based portal to enhance biomedical workforce

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