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.
The Estuary System. An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where fresh water from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the ocean. Estuaries are areas of transition between the land and the sea. They are often called bays, harbors, inlets or sounds.n estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where fresh water from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the ocean. Estuaries are areas of transition between the land and the sea.