A study has confirmed that VirtualPhenotype can accurately predict HIV therapy response using genetic resistance information, outperforming expert interpretation. This standardized approach offers a reliable alternative for optimal treatment decision-making.
The American Geophysical Union is seeking nominations for the 2001 Sullivan and Perlman Awards, which recognize outstanding reporting in science journalism that makes geophysical science accessible to the general public. Nominations must be submitted by January 13, 2001.
Researchers found that children with a parent who had a premature heart attack showed structural and functional abnormalities in their arteries as young as 6 years old. These changes included thickened vessel walls and decreased reactivity, which can lead to atherosclerosis and increase the risk of heart disease.
Researchers have discovered a potentially promising approach to attack the AIDS virus, opening new vaccine directions. The study found that infected individuals make immune responses that the virus cannot tolerate, and that these responses could be mimicked in an HIV vaccine.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a strong inverse association between fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Consuming 10 or more servings per day reduced the risk by 32%, while smokers still experienced a significant risk reduction.
Researchers investigate use and social impacts of Blacksburg Electronic Village through community surveys, interviews, and psychological scales. They aim to understand the role of community networks in shaping local business activities and public decision-making.
Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new antibody test to help diagnose autonomic disorders caused by the immune system. The test detects antibodies that bind to an important protein on autonomic nerve cells, helping physicians evaluate patients with autonomic failure.
Scientists have discovered a cellular mechanism in hibernating ground squirrels that allows them to survive extreme cold and hypothermia. The study found changes in the cell membrane, specifically slits on neurons and glia, which enable proteins to function within selected lipid domains.
A national center for dietary supplement research will be established at Purdue University, combining expertise in plants and natural compounds with analytical technology. The center aims to understand the mechanisms of disease prevention and develop 'designer botanicals' to test their anticancer properties.
Researchers found that offspring of premature heart attack victims exhibit structural and functional changes in their arteries, including thicker vessel walls and reduced reactivity, even in the absence of other risk factors. This study uses high-resolution ultrasound to detect early signs of atherosclerosis at young ages.