25 years of conventional evaluation of data analysis proves worthless in practice
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Sep 03, 2008 |
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So-called 'intelligent' computer-based methods for classifying patient samples, for example, have been evaluated with the help of two methods that have completely dominated research for 25 years. Now Swedish researchers ...
Too much calcium in blood may increase risk of fatal prostate cancer
Sep 03, 2008 |
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Men who have too much calcium in their bloodstreams may have an increased risk of fatal prostate cancer, according to a new analysis from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin.
Scientists uncover Ebola cell-invasion strategy
Sep 03, 2008 |
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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered a key biochemical link in the process by which the Ebola Zaire virus infects cells — a critical step to finding a way to treat the deadly disease ...
Sony Cybershot DSC-T500 Digital Camera
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 03, 2008 |
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Sony is adding high-definition video recording to their digital camera line with the introduction of the Cybershot DSC-T500. The DSC-T500 has the ability to capture still images while in video recording mode. ...
A little nitrogen can go a long way
Sep 03, 2008 |
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With significant increases in the price of fertilizer and grain, site-specific management - especially in variable rate nitrogen application -- can have a significant impact on yield and profitability, as reported in the ...
MIT tests self-propelled cage for fish farming
Sep 03, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A self-propelling underwater cage developed and recently tested by an MIT researcher could not only cut costs for offshore ocean-based fish farms but also aid the movement of such operations into the high ...
Blood 'fingerprints' for cancer
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Serum microRNAs (miRNAs) can serve as biomarkers for the detection of diseases including cancer and diabetes, according to research published online this week in Cell Research. The findings pave the way for a revolutionary ...
At risk for peripheral arterial disease? Simple quiz provides key so you can circulate better
Sep 03, 2008 |
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Ten million Americans have peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and research shows that the highest risk populations include African-Americans (twice as likely to develop clogged leg arteries), seniors (12-20 percent develop ...
Honest lovers? Fallow buck groans reveal their status and size during the rut
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Sep 03, 2008 |
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It is known that the phonic structure of calls produced by males during the breeding season may signal quality-related characteristics in many different types of animals. Previous research on mammals has mainly focussed on ...
1 in 2 adults at risk for painful knee arthritis
Sep 03, 2008 |
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A landmark government study suggests nearly one in two people (46%) will develop painful knee osteoarthritis over their lifetime, with the highest risk among those who are obese. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the ...
Acupuncture may hold promise for women with hormone disorder
Sep 03, 2008 |
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Getting pregnant with her first child was difficult, but when Rebecca Killmeyer of Charlottesville, Va. experienced a miscarriage during her second pregnancy, she wasn't sure if she would ever have another baby. When she ...
New stem cell tools to aid drug development
Sep 03, 2008 |
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SCIENTISTS have designed, developed and tested new molecular tools for stem cell research to direct the formation of certain tissue types for use in drug development programmes.
IBM Moves Real-Time Communication and Collaboration Into 3-D
Sep 03, 2008 |
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IBM Research announced a new project, dubbed "Sametime 3-D," demonstrating the integration of Lotus Sametime with several virtual environments. The project showcases the business value virtual environments can bring to the ...
Arteries from distinct regions of the body have unique immune functions
Sep 03, 2008 |
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Human arteries play distinct roles in the immune system depending on their anatomical location, researchers at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered.
Research suggests that cigarettes' power may not be in nicotine itself
Sep 03, 2008 |
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There may be a very good reason why coffee and cigarettes often seem to go hand in hand. A Kansas State University psychology professor's research suggests that nicotine's power may be in how it enhances other experiences. ...
