Publication: Gizmorama
Plan for DNA database moves forward | |
Subscribe FREE to Gizmorama by clicking here.
Gizmorama - Plan for DNA database moves forward
"The Cutting Edge of Science Fact and Science Possibilities"
------------------------------------------------------------
Subscribe and Unsubscribe are located at the BOTTOM
------------------------------------------------------------
Good Morning,
Welcome back. I hope you had a good weekend. I was able to
get out and enjoy some of the nice spring weather yesterday
and get a little bit of yard work done. Winter felt so long
this year! Enjoy today's articles.
Until Tomorrow,
Erin
Questions? Comments? Email me at: mailto:gizmo@gophercentral.com
Email your comments
P.S. You can discuss this issue or any other topic in the new
Gizmorama forum. Check it out here...
http://archives.gophercentral.com/forum/forums/forum-view.asp?fid=23
------------------------------------------------------------
Plan for DNA database moves forward
The U.S. Justice Department says it is going forward with its
plan to take DNA samples from anyone in federal custody, not
just convicted felons. The Justice Department officially
proposed the plan this week, requesting the ability to collect
DNA samples from individuals currently incarcerated in the
federal legal system, The New York Times reported Saturday. The
genetic information goes into the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's national database. The current DNA sampling
system only involves taking samples from convicted felons.
Congress authorized the additional testing in 2006 but didn't
provide additional funds. The new regulations could potentially
involve collecting DNA samples from 1.2 million people, a 1,200
percent increase from current levels, and involve mostly illegal
immigrants, the Times said. A 30-day commencement period on the
proposal began Friday once it was formally proposed, the Times
said. After that period, Justice Department officials will
create a final version of the proposal and if it is implemented,
increased collections could begin by Dec. 31.
------------------------------------------------------------
CELL PHONE LIGHT
Retail Price: $5.99
Deal Price: $3.49
SAVE EVEN MORE: Get 2 for $5.98
Always find your way in the dark with this handy LED Cell
Phone Light attached to your cell phone, MP3 player, or other
personal accessory. Features two powerful LED lights with 15’
beam, 6000-hour battery life and on/off switch. Replaceable
battery included.
DETAILS:
* Slim, ultra bright LED light
* Sticks to back of most cell phones
* Light clicks on when button is pushed, turns off when released
* * 2" Long, 1" Wide & 1/4" Thick
To see a picture or order, visit:
http://pd.gophercentral.com/r/120/a/474/l/x93552
CELL PHONE LIGHT
------------------------------------------------------------
Can genetics ease the food crisis?
High food prices and global grain shortages may force governments
from China to Britain to rethink opposition to genetically
modified crops, analysts say. Asian manufacturers are buying
genetically modified corn for food stuffs, U.S. wheat growers
look to biotechnology to boost yields and European agricultural
leaders view engineered crops as a way to alleviate the strain
on the worldwide agriculture market, The New York Times reported
Monday. Genetically modified crops that are disease resistant
or drought tolerant could provide an alternative to alleviate
the global stress."I think it's pretty clear that price and
supply concerns have people thinking a little bit differently
today," Steve Mercer with the U.S. Wheat Associates told the
Times. The re-evaluation comes as riots were reported in bread
lines in Egypt and other regions, European livestock face critical
feed shortages and biofuels strain the market. Some global
leaders aren't convinced genetics provide the answer, Hans
Herren, co-chairman of an agriculture forum at the World Bank,
told the Times. "What farmers really are struggling with are
water issues, soil fertility issues and market access for their
products," he said.
-----------------------------------------------------------
DDR DANCE PAD... DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
Normal Retail: $39.99
DEAL PRICE: $19.99
It's Time to Join the Dance Dance Revolution
In arcades all across the country kids are swarming to play
Dance Dance Revolution, but only now can you play Dance Dance
revolution (DDR) in the comfort of your home.
No console needed, just hook the pad directly to your TV and
you're ready to go. Suitable for all ages, now you can play
video games and get exercise all at the same time! Get this
incredible system now for only $19.99. Check out this VERY FUN
item at: http://pd.gophercentral.com/r/120/a/474/l/l30o16
DDR DANCE PAD... DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
------------------------------------------------------------
Study reveals why cancer cells like sugar
U.S. medical researchers say they've discovered why cancer
cells like sugar so much -- a finding than might lead to better
cancer treatments. Duke University School of Medicine Assistant
Professor Jeffrey Rathmell and graduate student Jonathan Coloff
found that tumor cells use glucose as a way to avoid programmed
cell death. The cancer cells make use of a protein called Akt
that promotes glucose metabolism. That, in turn, regulates a
family of proteins critical for cell survival, the researchers
said. In normal cells, growth factors regulate metabolism and
cell survival, they said. Removing those factors leads to loss
of glucose uptake and metabolism, causing cell death. But they
found cancer cells maintain glucose metabolism by utilizing Akt
to maintain glucose usage, thereby resisting cell death even
when deprived of growth factors. The findings were presented
Tuesday in San Diego during the annual meeting of the American
Association of Cancer Research.
Check out Viral Videos on the Net at EVTV1.com
http://www.evtv1.com/
EVTV1.com
____________________________________________________________
END OF GIZMORAMA - Another F-R-E-E GopherCentral publication
http://www.gophercentral.com
Copyright 2008 by NextEra Media. All rights reserved.
Please forward this, in its entirety, to others.
 E-Mail this issue
Subscribe FREE to Gizmorama by clicking here.
|