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PLoS Medicine Issue Image | Vol. 6(6) June 2009
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Clean water should be recognized as a human right. At the March 2009 United Nations meetings coinciding with the World Water Forum, a declaration that would recognize water as a basic human right was defeated. In this month's Editorial, the PLoS Medicine Editors argue that access to clean water should be declared a basic human right for three reasons. First, access to clean water can substantially reduce the global burden of disease caused by water-borne infections. Second, the privatization of water—as witnessed in Bolivia, Ghana, and other countries—has not effectively served the poor, who suffer the most from lack of access to clean water. Third, the prospect of global water scarcity—exacerbated by climate change, industrial pollution, and population growth—means that no country is immune to a water crisis.Image Credit: Rudhach at flickr.com
Seasonal Hunger: A Neglected Problem with Proven Solutions
Bapu Vaitla et al. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Clean Water Should Be Recognized as a Human Right
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Can We “Hedge” against the Development of Antiviral Resistance among Pandemic Influenza Viruses?
David K. Shay et al. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
David K. Shay and Benjamin Ridenhour discuss a modeling study predicting that stockpiling a secondary antiviral for use early in a flu pandemic can forestall resistance to the primary stockpiled drug.
Pralidoxime in Acute Organophosphorus Insecticide Poisoning—A Randomised Controlled Trial
Michael Eddleston et al. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
In a randomized controlled trial of individuals who had taken organophosphorus insecticides, Michael Eddleston and colleagues find that there is no evidence that the addition of the antidote pralidoxime offers benefit over atropine and supportive care.
What Is the Optimal Therapy for Patients with H5N1 Influenza?
Nicholas J. White et al. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0000
Nicholas White discusses optimal dosing of oseltamivir, Robert Webster and Elena Govorkova discuss combination antiviral therapy, and Timothy Uyeki discusses clinical care of patients with H5N1.

EurekAlert! - Biology

Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
(University of California - San Francisco) University of California - San Francisco researchers have identified a new "feed-forward" pathway linking estrogen receptors in the membrane of the uterus to a process that increases local estrogen levels and promotes cell growth.
'Genetic arms race' between bacteria, viruses subject of stimulus grant
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
(Michigan State University) The oceans teem with microscopic bacteria that produce much of Earth's oxygen as they absorb carbon dioxide greenhouse gas. But fast-mutating viruses also populate the seas, attacking marine bacteria in an ages-old evolutionary arms race. A Michigan State University researcher will probe that ancient dynamic against the backdrop of environmental and climate change, and the pivotal role played by aquatic bacteria in maintaining the Earth's biological balance.
Learning from locusts
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400
(Queen's University) A similarity in brain disturbance between insects and people suffering from migraines, stroke and epilepsy points the way toward new drug therapies to address these conditions.

 

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American Society of Andrology - A non-profit scientific, literary, and educational organization having the purpose of advancing knowledge of male reproductive biology and medicine.

Association for Politics and the Life Sciences - Interdisciplinary association concerned with problems or issues that involve politics or public policy and one or more of the life sciences. Journal and newsletter, online membership form, reading lists on various topics, and other information.

Association for Tropical Biology - Promotes research and fosters the exchange of ideas among biologists working in tropical environments. Publishes journal Biotropica and co-publishes Tropinet newsletter.
Meta Description: [ The Association for Tropical Biology (ATB) founded in 1963 promotes research and fosters the exchange of ideas among biologists working in tropical environments. ]

500 Bioelectromagnetics Society (BEMS) - An organization of biological and physical scientists, physicians and engineers interested in the interactions of non-ionizing radiation with biological systems.

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) - A coalition of independent member societies that serve the interests of biomedical and life scientists, particularly those related to public policy issues.

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) - Founded to promote communication among teachers of human anatomy and physiology in colleges, universities, and related institutions; to present workshops and conferences (both local and national) where members can obtain information about the latest developments in the health and science fields; and to encourage educational research and publication by HAPS members.

International Society for Diatom Research - Promotes diatom studies throughout the world, publishes the journal Diatom Research. Information about the organization and internet links.
Meta Description: [ www.ISDR.org is the official website of the International Society for Diatom Research ]

International Union of Biological Science - Presentation of the goal and action of this organization, its publications, news, annual conference, and scientific program.
Meta Description: [ Founded in 1931, the International Council for Science (ICSU) is a non-governmental organization representing a global membership that includes both national scientific bodies (101 members) and international scientific unions (27 members). Through this international network, ICSU coordinates inte... ]

Pan-American Aerobiology Association - Organized to support research on the release, airborne dispersal and transport, and deposition of biological particles such as pollen and fungal spores.
Meta Description: [ An organization who's members are interested in research on the release, airborne dispersal and transport, and deposition of biological particles such as pollen and fungal spores. The applicability of this research spans diverse subjects such as human all ]

Society for Experimental Biology - Quarterly bulletin is archived on these pages, together with news and details of meetings and historical data.
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Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology - Organized to integrate the many fields of specialization in the broad field of biology; publishes the journal American Zoologist. Site contains organization information, job and postdoc postings, and other resources for researchers and educators.

Society of Ethnobiology - A nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the relationships of plants and animals with human cultures worldwide.
Meta Description: [ The Society of Ethnobiology is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the relationships of plants and animals with human cultures worldwide, including past and present relationships between peoples and the environment. ]

The American Institute Of Biological Sciences - AIBS was founded for the advancement of research, education, professional relations and public understanding in the biological, medical, environmental and agricultural sciences.

The Company of Biologists - Non-profit organization promoting research and study. Details of journals, other publications, fellowships and grants.

The Linnean Society of London: - Founded 1788. Covers biology as a whole and focuses on the study of diversity - in evolution, ecology and systematics. Website contains the Programme of Events, Publications, Grants and Membership details.