co-investigator on the study, commented, Results of our preliminary tests in a mouse model of human infantile polycystic kidney disease showed that AVI's NeuGenes significantly reduced the number and size of the cysts and improved kidney function without adverse effects on body growth or blood formation.
Why are estuaries important? Estuaries are vital habitats for thousands of marine species. Estuaries have been called the nurseries of the sea because the protected environment and abundant food provide an ideal location for fish and shellfish to reproduce. Most commercially important fish species spend some part of their life cycle in estuaries. Besides fish, many species of birds depend on estuaries for food and nesting areas.
This is, originally, a maritime reference. Ships were given maiden names because of the life-and-death relationship between sailors and their ships. It may seen archaic to some today, but, the idea is that you take care of her and she'll keep you alive. So, that is the she part, the ship. She is going through the difficult waters, (synonymous with a difficult situation), you, (synonymous with the sailor), are to keep things steady as she goes through them. {Reference British Naval History, United States Naval History, Dutch Naval History}.