Researchers report three cases of severe liver failure and hepatitis linked to telithromycin, a newly approved antibiotic. The study highlights the potential risk of idiosyncratic drug reactions at one medical center.
The Vilcek Foundation honors Dr. Massagué's work on controlling cell behavior and its connection to cancer development. The prize recognizes his contributions to the field of cancer biology and genetics.
Researchers found barbell-shaped bacteria in a marine pond that swim toward geomagnetic south when oxygen levels are high, contradicting the accepted model of magnetotaxis. The discovery suggests new models are needed to explain how these bacteria behave in their environment.
ICWater is a computer-based tool that integrates multiple information sources and data from incident commanders to help predict contaminant reach times for drinking water intakes. The tool is currently used by water utilities and response teams in the US, with an operational version set to be deployed nationally by summer 2006.
Elsevier celebrates its 1,000th journal with the adoption of online submission and peer-review tool EES. The rollout has significantly reduced refereeing times and completed editorial processes by an average of 9 weeks. This development enhances the work of editors and reviewers, improving service for authors and readers.
Scientists from Max Planck Institute and MIT perform atom-by-atom investigations, gaining insight into dynamic fracture instabilities. They propose a new model that explains how material properties affect crack propagation, with implications for understanding fracture in various materials and scales.
A study found that hazard mitigation grants can save up to $14 billion over 10 years by reducing property damage and loss of life. The grants also help reduce tax revenue losses due to economic disruption caused by natural hazards.
A study of 298 simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant recipients found metabolic syndrome to be a risk factor for long-term kidney dysfunction. Patients with metabolic syndrome were 10 times more likely to experience reduced kidney function three years post-transplant compared to those without it.