[OPLINLIST] Fwd: AccessScience News - January 2006

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        Volume 7 · Issue 1
January 26, 2006
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Enzyme active sites<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,lcm0,ew71,i7hv,hbnq>;
Enzyme classification<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,hm98,a5e7,i7hv,hbnq>;
RNA and DNA structure
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RNA polymerases<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,exvj,5ev,i7hv,hbnq>;
Biological roles of
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* RECENTLY PUBLISHED Q & A *


 *What is thermal energy storage, how does it work, and what are its
benefits?<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,h1pw,b2db,i7hv,hbnq>
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Answer by William P. Bahnfleth, PhD, PE, Professor and Director, Indoor
Environment Center
Department of Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.



*IMAGE OF THE MONTH *

 *Hubble Shows the North Star as a
Trio<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,ata2,lgri,i7hv,hbnq>
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Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured the first images of
the elusive and closest companion to Polaris, thereby producing the first
visual evidence that Polaris is a triple star system.
(CREDIT:NASA, ESA, N. Evans (Harvard-Smithsonian CfA), and H. Bond (STScI))

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 *AccessScience articles include extensive bibliographies and related
websites for further research.*



  *Opossum*<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,exey,3wpo,i7hv,hbnq>,
by Dr.Donald W. Linzey, Professor of Biology, Wytheville Community College,
Virginia. Opossums belong to the family Didelphidae, which includes an
estimated 66 species, 65 inhabiting Central and South America. They are the
only marsupials native to North America and enjoy a nocturnal life and
exhibit some interesting behavior. Read this article and learn more about
these New World animals.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.471400<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,d3g1,j4fs,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Molecular motors<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,gr8a,f4rk,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Professor Dr. Manfred Schliwa, Adolf-Butenandt-Institut, Universität
München, Germany. There is a common molecular basis for movement in living
organisms-from a single molecule in a vesicle to the billions of molecules
that mobilize a large mammal. Read about how these molecules work, the
different classes of motor proteins that exist, and more.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB052230<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,7me8,2cfx,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Madagascan primates<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,emgs,keeo,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Dr. Laurie R. Godfrey, University of Massachusetts, Anthropology
Department, Amherst. Madagascar, an island country located in the Indian
Ocean off the African coast, has the distinction to being home to one-third
of the world's primate families: the lemurs. Learn about the fauna, natural
history, and conservation efforts underway.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB050900<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,87ek,19xc,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Magnetorheological finishing
(optics)<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,ljr9,b4lz,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Dr. Paul Dumas, QED Technologies Rochester, New York.
Magnetorheological finishing (optics), or MRF, is a new process that uses
magnetorheological fluids, which exhibit an increase in viscosity in the
presence of a magnetic fields. in manufacturing optics. This article covers
the advantages, the process, and applications of MRF.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB051760<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,g39a,97fr,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Language and the
brain*<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,1hvg,6xq0,i7hv,hbnq>,
by Dr. Colin Phillips, Department of Linguistics, University of Maryland,
College Park and Dr. Kuniyoshi L. Sakai, University of Tokyo. Human language
is unique among the communication systems of the animal kingdom. Linguists
and cognitive neuroscientists continue to study the properties of the brain
to discover the processes that work together to create functioning language
centers. Read an overview of their studies from the last 150 years-looking
at classical and modern aphasiology, functional brain imaging, and more.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB050810<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,go8o,95yn,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Natural optical
fibers*<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,9k9e,ix68,i7hv,hbnq>,
by. Dr. Andrew D. Yablon, OFS Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, and Dr.
Joanna Aizenberg, Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, Murray Hill, NJ.
Optical fiber cables connect modern telecommunication networks around the
globe. Normally, these optical fibers are manufactured artificially using a
silica soot. However, recent investigations have revealed that deep-sea
sponge and other organisms already possess characteristics of commercial
optical fibers. Learn more about how this technology is benefiting from
discoveries in the natural environment.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB051450<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,ii7m,3pfk,i7hv,hbnq>





  *Paleobotany<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,4ear,2525,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Professor Thomas N. Taylor, Department of Biology, University of
Kansas, Lawrence. This updated article looks at fossil plants from the
geologic past. Read about the fossilization processes that occur over time,
how paleobotanists study the fossils, and what we learn from the history of
the plant kingdom.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.483200<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,etkr,7ewr,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Location-based
security<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,b2eu,g5ew,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Logan Scott, Breckenridge, Colorado. This type of security is defined
as any method of encryption wherein the cipher text can be decrypted only at
a specified location. This is useful for securing patient information,
personal bank information, and even weapon systems, This fully-illustrated
article explains the basic encryption algorithms and constraints upon the
technology.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB050440<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,y05,c8uk,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Microcombustion<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,l61,439k,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Dr. Alessandro Gomez, Mason Laboratory, Yale University, New Haven,
Connecticut. As electronics and other devices get scaled down with each
generation of miniaturization, reducing the size of power generation has
become an important area for research. Learn more about strategies for
developing working micrombustion engines in this comprehensive article.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB051060<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,4x71,3o80,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Mississippi River
degradation<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,cqwf,21cz,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Stacie Solie, Seattle, Washington. Due to the intervention of humans,
the Mississippi River has degraded considerably over the last several
decades along with vital wetlands on the coast of Louisiana. Read more about
the environmental issues that plagued these areas before the arrival of
Hurricane Katrina.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB051750<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,ap0z,8ldf,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Lake hydrodynamics<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,mc7v,efv,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Dr. Daniel McGuinnis, EAWAG, Limnological Research Center,
Kastanienbaum, Switzerland, and Dr. Alfred Johny Wuest, Applied Aquatic
Ecology (APEC), Kastanienbaum, Switzerland. The study of the motion of lake
water can aid in determining the ultimate fate of pollutants, and supports
good management strategies and practice. Learn about density stratification,
horizontal motions, mixing of stratified water, and more in this article.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB050780<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,89oo,lz4m,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Nonconventional aircraft
designs<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,jtx4,5ai,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Professor Ning Qin, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The
University of Sheffield, England. The designs of the civil aircraft in the
1940s and 1950s came to define the basic structure for all that followed
although substantial technological advances were introduced over time-in
aerodynamic performance, structural integrity, engine fuel efficiency, and
flight control systems. However, new designs are being investigated which
may improve financial and environmental costs as well. This
fully-illustrated article introduces the latest in aircraft designs.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB061640<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,jtx4,5ai,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Antidepressant use in
minors<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,bqtj,cuul,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by, Dr. Lawrence Maayan and Dr. Andres Martin, Yale University, Child
Study Center, New Haven, Connecticut. Prescribing medications to children
suffering depression has become controversial topic. Read the facts about
this complex issue in this highly readable article.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB061640<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,bqtj,cuul,i7hv,hbnq>

  *Ionic liquids<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,dcq,2akg,i7hv,hbnq>
*, by Drs. M.B. Turner, J.D. Holbrey, S.K. Spear, and Professor R.D. Rogers,
Department of Chemistry, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.Ionic liquids are
the liquid phase of organic salts (organic, complex cations) with low
melting points below 100-150°C (212-302°F). Ionic liquids chemically
resemble both phase-transfer catalysts and surfactants and they have many
characteristics relevant to a general "green chemistry." This article covers
the synthesis, properties, uses, and outlook for ionic liquids.
DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.YB052040<http://www.elabs3.com/c.html?rtr=on&s=djm,nnke,pe,4g0s,26ws,i7hv,hbnq>

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