					22 October 2003 HIV vaccine in worldwide trial New tests are being carried out on a potential vaccine against the AIDS virus 22 October 2003 Purdue researchers stretch DNA on chip Researchers at Purdue University are making it easier to read life's genetic blueprint 22 October 2003 UCSB physicist devises way to observe protein folding Physicists are getting more involved in the fight against diseases by studying the folding of proteins 22 October 2003 Scientists venture deeper into the human genome The NHGRI has announced the first grants in a 3-year reconnaissance mission 22 October 2003 Purdue team solves structure of West Nile Virus Purdue University biologists have determined the structure of the West Nile virus 22 October 2003 Genes that distinguish human from non-human primate brains Findings shed light on the evolution of human cognition 22 October 2003 Dartmouth study advances prion disease research RNA plays a role in converting a normal prion protein into a mutant that leads to BSE and other fatal brain illnesses 22 October 2003 Treading the implantation pathway Researchers are beginning to unravel a signalling pathway involved in embryo implantation in the womb 22 October 2003 Intact placenta early in gestation blocks HIV transmission Brazilian researchers suggest that the placenta protects the fetus from HIV 22 October 2003 Channel champions win chemistry Nobel Pair share prize for work on cellular communication and plumbing 22 October 2003 Pasteur knocked off pedestal? Scottish medic may have cured bacterial disease 20 years earlier than Frenchman 22 October 2003 Free science journal hits press New journal challenges pay-per-view science 22 October 2003 Chromosomes key to IVF success Reproduction meeting to tackle ageing oocytes 22 October 2003 Human fertility experiment prompts wrath Babies made by cloning-type technique die prematurely 22 October 2003 DNA copied with convection Warm-water conveyor belt mass-produces genetic material 22 October 2003 New test may help diagnose CJD Host RNA boosts production of diseased prions 22 October 2003 First primate born after ovarian transplant The first primate following an ovarian transplant has been born 22 October 2003 Coffee makes sperm speed up Coffee makes sperm go faster, reveals a new study by Brazilian scientists 22 October 2003 Frozen IVF embryos linked to ectopic pregnancy The rate of ectopic pregnancy is over 17 times greater when using frozen rather than fresh embryos for IVF 22 October 2003 Obesity breaks up sperm DNA Overweight men have reduced fertility due to increased fragmentation of DNA in their sperm 22 October 2003 Experts to tackle Tassie devil killer Tassie Devil under threat from mystery disease 22 October 2003 Stem cells used to create new organ tissue Human embryonic stem cells can be encouraged to grow on scaffolds into three-dimensional structures 22 October 2003 Leaving Germany behind Exodus of high achievers from Germany threatens the country's biotech industry 22 October 2003 Cell names new editor Emilie Marcus is leaving Neuron to take the helm at Cell Press flagship 22 October 2003 Where are the women? European companies recognise that they need more female researchers 22 October 2003 Proteins enable HIV to override cell's defences Discovery of protein chain may lead to new drugs and treatments 22 October 2003 Finding the right tools for proteomics Biologists working in the field of proteomics have much to learn from chemists 22 October 2003 Embryos hold the secrets of healing Comparative studies of wounds in embryos and adults are providing insights into wound healing 22 October 2003 Embryo brain shows sex signs early Genetic discrepancies between males and females measured mid-term 22 October 2003 Peace prevails at lab animal science meeting Animal rights activists show up, but Seattle gathering concludes without major scuffles 22 October 2003 UK science tied-up in red tape Government complacency on bureaucracy hurts research and animals, committee says 22 October 2003 Open access Europe Leading centers say they'll encourage researchers to publish in open-access journals 8 October 2003 Latest addition to National Library of Medicine's hall of fame Florence Rena Sabin is the latest notable biomedical researcher to have her papers published on the Internet		8 October 2003 Prions: the missing link Researchers believe they have established how prions that enter the body in food reach the brain 8 October 2003 A new source for stem cells? Pluripotent stem cell production sidesteps the need to generate a viable embryo 8 October 2003 Bacteria learn antibiotic resistance in the sludge The sludge in wastewater treatment plants could be where bacteria 'learn' to become resistant to antibiotics 8 October 2003 Cellular traffic lights up Soon molecular interactions will be followed in real time by capturing their different fluorescence signals 8 October 2003 Molecular beacons light the way US researchers have devised a new method to produce molecular beacons 8 October 2003 Harvard’s new Department of Systems Biology Harvard Medical School has announced the creation of the Department of Systems Biology (DSB) 8 October 2003 Trojan horse technique may slow growth of tumours A drug that combines Indium-111 with epidermal growth factor slows tumour growth and causes tumour regression 8 October 2003 Study seeking biomarkers of canine diabetes and other diseases An on-going study is looking at the effects of diet on gene expression in weanling and geriatric dogs 8 October 2003 Disease spill-over woes Veterinarians discuss disease interface between wildlife and domestic livestock 8 October 2003 NRC issues new nutrient requirements for dogs and cats One of every four dogs and cats in the Western world is now obese 8 October 2003 Illinois governor signs controversial dangerous dog bill Dog and cat owners in the state of illinois face tougher penalties after new bill is made law 8 October 2003 FDA seeks to clear up confusion about compounding Agency announces new compliance policy guide on compounding drugs for use in animals 8 October 2003 First cloned rats born Genetically identical rodents may help pinpoint gene function 8 October 2003 Dog genome unveiled Venter's poodle Shadow joins ranks of the sequenced 8 October 2003 Magnetic imaging scoops medical Nobel An American and a British scientist share prize for contributions to MRI 8 October 2003 Drug produces faster healing and fewer scars Initial trials of a drug that reduces scar formation have produced encouraging results 8 October 2003 Protein locks out prion diseases A chance discovery could lead to the development of a drug that blocks prion diseases such as variant CJD 8 October 2003 Male contraceptive trial has 100uccess A male contraceptive treatment has achieved a 100 per cent success rate in trials in Australia 8 October 2003 Human gene on/off switches to be mapped The world's first project to map key chemical changes that switch human genes on and off has begun 8 October 2003 A conscience clause for science Scientists and engineers to speak up when they become aware of risks to public health or the environment 8 October 2003 Metastatic signals A chemokine receptor involved in tumour metastases is down-regulated by the suppressor protein von Hippel–Lindau protein 8 October 2003 Cell death proteins Two proteins have been identified as critical mediators of the apoptotic responses 8 October 2003 Chronic infections impair immune response Chronic infections and excessive immune responses cause reduced T-cell antigen zeta expression 8 October 2003 Histone released on cell death charges DNA damage induces the release of histone H1.2, inducing cytochrome c release and leading to apoptosis 8 October 2003 Scientists welcome billionaire's brain project Gene expression map is 'badly needed' and will benefit from technology advantages 8 October 2003 Researchers bemoan bioterror bureaucracy Progress seen in visa approvals but not in select agents registration and oversight 8 October 2003 Discovering the secrets of Hsp90 binding A derivative of geldanamycin preferentially kills tumour cells and is in phase I clinical trials 8 October 2003 Barking up the right tree Sample sequencing of the dog genome yields good news for genomics in developing countries 8 October 2003 Singapore SARS case raises concerns WHO expert says a global biosecurity system needed to keep labs in shape 8 October 2003 Biology's new online archive The physics community's arXiv site creates a space for quantitative biology papers 8 October 2003 Science rules A new association will be launched to unite Irish expatriates in the US who are involved in life sciences 8 October 2003 Blakemore takes office Public needs more truly objective science communication, says new MRC chief


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