Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences articles from July 2004

Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences archives from July 2004

Editorial.(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... We are looking forward to an exciting annual meeting next February. The meeting will be held in Oxford, Mississippi, at the new convention center currently under construction. I made a site visit to the convention center last month. The...

Dodgen lecturer for 2005 annual meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Bruce Alberts, president of the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., is known for his work both in biochemistry and molecular biology, in particular for his extensive study of the protein complexes that allow chromosomes to be...

2004-2005 Mississippi Supercomputing Research Expedition for high school students.
July 1, 2004... It is well documented that, in order for the United States to continue as a world leader in research and innovation, we must help our young people to develop an interest and excitement in science and mathematics. It is equally welldocumented...

The Center for Community Earthquake Preparedness focuses on Earthquake Preparedness issues in Mississippi's Medical Community.
July 1, 2004... The Center for Community Earthquake Preparedness (CCEP) is one of the newest research centers at The University of Mississippi. The Center's mission is to perform structural, geotechnical, and geological research projects and implement this...

Calcium channel blockers controversy: a review of the literature.
July 1, 2004... Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are a commonly used cardiovascular drug class. Sales of CCBs have been estimated to be approximately $3.2 billion annually. Clinicians have prescribed calcium channel blockers for the treatment of angina...

The effects of supraphysiological levels of cortisol alone or in combination with physiological levels of selenomethionine on kidney morphology.
July 1, 2004... Chronic increased levels of glucocorticoids (GC) can result in hypertension, which may ultimately lead to impairment of renal function. Recent studies have shown GC excess can elicit serious adverse effects on the vascular system....

President's column.(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... Dear Friends, This has been a marvelous year for The Mississippi Academy of Sciences. I have made it no secret that my top priority has been to work with the membership to organize an exciting meeting for all of us. The reason for my...

Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research.
July 1, 2004... The Mississippi Center for Supercomputing Research (MCSR) provides free, high performance computing cycles and consulting in support of research and instruction, for all interested students, faculty, or researchers associated with any of...

Executive Officer's column.(Editorial)
July 1, 2004... Perhaps the news item of most interest to MAS members is that the location of the February annual meeting has been selected. The annual meeting will be held February 17-18, 2005, at the Oxford Conference Center, in Oxford, Mississippi. The...

Divisional report.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2004... Zoology and Entomology The Zoology and Entomology Division met on the afternoon of Thursday, Feb 19, 200t. During this sixty-eighth annual meeting of MAS, there was a symposium on "Sickle cell anemia and its prevalence among blacks in some...

Gold booth exhibitors, 2004 annual meeting supporters of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences.
July 1, 2004... Base Pairs Dr. Robin Rockhold University of Mississippi Medical Center 2500 North State St. Jackson, MS 39216-4505 601-984-1634 (phone) rrockhold@pharmacology.umsmed.edu Biomedical Solutions, Inc. Local...

Mississippi Academy of Sciences--abstract instructions.
July 1, 2004... PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT [GRAPHIC OMITTED] * Your paper may be presented orally or as a poster. Oral presentations are generally 15 minutes although some divisions allow more time. The speaker should...