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Science News for February 9, 1999


UCSF Study Finds Men And Women Express Similar Willingness To Undergo Invasive Cardiac Procedures

A new UCSF study reveals that women are as likely as men to agree to a doctor's recommendation for an invasive cardiac procedure after testing positive for heart disease. The study also found that men and women reported similar willingness to accept recommendations for coronary angioplasty or coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine·DateFeb 9, 1999

Study Shows Link Between Hypertension And Infertility

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discovered that mice lacking the EP2 receptor exhibit salt-sensitive hypertension and reduced fertility. The study found that PGE2 excretion increased in response to high salt diets, leading to unmasked constrictor receptors and development of hypertension.

SourceVanderbilt University Medical Center·JournalNature Medicine·DateFeb 9, 1999
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Major $17 Million Grant To Fund Ocean Research

The Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans: A Long-Term Ecological Consortium will study coastal ecosystems, interactions between fish and invertebrates, and effects of global warming. Researchers will use new biological monitoring devices to track near-shore ecological patterns along the coast.

SourceOregon State University·DateFeb 9, 1999

Greek Colonists Exploited Native Populations In Southern Italy

Archaeologists discovered that Greek colonists exploited native villages in southern Italy for resources such as bronze cauldrons, olive oil, and wine. The Enotrians, indigenous to the area, had already developed these skills before the Greeks arrived, highlighting a previously overlooked aspect of ancient history.

SourceNetherlands Organization for Scientific Research·DateFeb 9, 1999

$3.5 Million For Disability In Workplace Studies

A new research center at Cornell University is receiving a $3.5 million grant to investigate the challenges of employing people with disabilities and develop more effective policies to support them. The center will analyze data on workers with disabilities, measure their employment and earnings, and provide information for policy-makers.

SourceCornell University·DateFeb 9, 1999

Technologies Track, Map Fish Behavior

Researchers developed a multibeam sonar tool and interactive software to study fish behavior near dams. The tools allow for detailed analysis of fish movement, enabling scientists to understand why fish exert more effort to pass through bypasses.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·DateFeb 9, 1999
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