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Nature press release for 3rd October issue
LIFELINES: MALARIA MILESTONE This week marks a milestone in malaria research. The complete reference genome sequence for the parasite that causes malaria in humans, Plasmodium falciparum, will be published in Nature. In the same issue there will be proteomic analyses of the parasite`s complex life cycle and the complete genome sequence of the... view more... (2002-10-04)
Sturgeon's general warning: Stable for now, but beware
They take a long time before they mate and, once old enough, don't mate every year. Even so, sturgeons are heavily sought after for their eggs, which are made into caviar. view more (2006-08-24)
Contaminants linked to sturgeon decline in Columbia river
White sturgeon populations in the Columbia River may be declining due to the presence of elevated amounts of foreign chemicals including DDT and polychlorinated biphenyls in their bodies. view more (2006-04-07)
Green sturgeon receives 'threatened' status
The living fossil that still patrols the rivers of the Pacific Coast recently received a boost from the US government, which listed the green sturgeon as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act, effective April 6th. view more (2006-04-13)
Live via Satellite: Scientists to Track Caspian Sea Sturgeons
Scientists working in the Ural River, Kazakhstan, have successfully attached Pop-up Archival Transmitting (PAT) tags to four sturgeons and have released the animals into the Caspian Sea, hoping to get a clear picture of Caspian Sea sturgeon movement and behavior never before available. view more (2006-05-24)
Canada's pristine freshwater fisheries at risk
If you want to catch a trophy northern pike, walleye or brook trout in the northern Canadian wilderness, better plan your trip soon. That's because according to a report released today by the Wildlife Conservation Society, looming development, including forestry, mining and dam construction, threatens this pristine region of untouched forests,... view more... (2007-09-20)
Cornell finds deadly fish virus in the Northeast is spreading to other species
Cornell researchers have found that a deadly fish virus detected in the northeastern United States for the first time in June in two species has probably spread to at least two more. view more (2006-07-20)
Chemical Industry Gives Mixed Response to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) today expressed concern that the UK's allocation of greenhouse gas emissions is still not finally decided, but applauded the UK Government's decision to press the European Commission for approval of the revised limits. view more (2005-02-15)
New CITES quotas allow more caviar export, further jeopardize endangered sturgeon
In a decision that could jeopardize already imperiled sturgeons, more caviar will be exported from Caspian Sea and Amur River states this year as a result of unacceptably permissive new trade quotas announced Thursday by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). view more (2008-05-30)
CITES caviar export quotas remain steady for beluga sturgeon despite threat of extinction
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) announced trade quotas governing the export of wild sturgeon and their prized caviar eggs from the Caspian Sea. view more (2008-03-04)
Random picks better than complicated process in gene identification
Researchers at Purdue University have found a way to save time, money and a little frustration in searches for specific genes that shed light on the biological processes associated with all forms of life. view more (2009-05-07)
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