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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1980
Page
7
Clemson chemist Gary Mabbott works on an artificial cell membrane to mimic the natural wall. He envisions a membrane coating with enzymes to detect small substances, enabling on the spot blood sugar tests via a finger prick. Progress shows strength challenges but some partial successes.
Science Front by Thurmond Whatley notes Mabbott works on membranes chemically akin to human tissue. He attaches artificial membranes to a porous glass support for added strength, hoping to preserve needed medical qualities. If unstable for clinical use, the membrane may serve as a research tool with Clemson University and Research Corporation funding.
Bowman Gray School of Medicine researchers fed 19 male pig tailed macaques a cholesterol rich diet with some receiving martinis wine and cocktails. Despite higher cholesterol the drinking monkeys had less heart disease than non drinkers though liver fat began to form and the study stopped before alcoholic liver disease could develop. The NIH funded study notes implications but warns humans should not self medicate.
EPA researchers identify a common spiderwort Tradescantia as a bioassay for airborne pollutants that may cause cancer or genetic damage. The plant’s cells change color when exposed to harmful chemicals, signaling danger at factories or dumps and prompting further testing to identify culprits.
Paris Tennessee AP report recalls Private Clell C Olds who was wounded near Verdun in 1918 and finally received the Purple Heart this summer. Adjutant Jack Thompson of American Legion Post No 8 lauded the long wait and the medal presentation.
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