Why serotonin can cause depression and anxiety
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Mood disorders could be caused by a loss of our inherent, reflexive avoidance of aversive events, according to a study published in PLoS Computational Biology. Researchers from UCL in London and Columbia University in New ...
New research links teen alcohol use with suicide
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Pre-teens who drink alcohol are substantially more likely to be involved in violent behavior as adolescents and young adults, according to new research from Georgia State University's Institute of Public Health.
Seeing our spouses more negatively might be a positive
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 04, 2008 |
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While our relationships with children and best friends tend to become less negative as we age, we’re more likely to see our spouses as irritating and demanding.
Experts blow mega-tsunami theory out of the water
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Feb 04, 2008 |
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The theory that ancient mega-tsunamis once swamped the Australian coast – leaving deposits up to 30km inland – is severely undermined by the archaeological evidence, a conference at The Australian National University will ...
Isocitric acid from fermentation of sunflower oil -- a new building block for pharma?
Feb 04, 2008 |
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The citric acid cycle, one of the most important metabolic processes in our bodies, was formulated in 1937. Since then, all of the intermediates have been produced in multigram quantities—with one exception, (2 R,3S)-isocitric ...
How is that whale listening?
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Researchers from San Diego State University and the University of California have been using computer models to mimic the effects of underwater noise on an unusual whale species and have discovered a new pathway for sound ...
Grapefruit compound may help combat hepatitis C infection
Feb 04, 2008 |
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A compound that naturally occurs in grapefruit and other citrus fruits may be able to block the secretion of hepatitis C virus (HCV) from infected cells, a process required to maintain chronic infection. A team of researchers ...
Intel, Micron Develop World's Fastest NAND Flash Memory with 5X Faster Performance
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Intel and Micron Technology unveiled a high speed NAND flash memory technology that can greatly enhance the access and transfer of data in devices that use silicon for storage. The new technology – developed jointly by Intel ...
For treating advanced Parkinson's, new research points to serotonin
Feb 04, 2008 |
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For most people with Parkinson’s disease, the only relief from the tremors, rigidity and impaired movement associated with the progressive loss of their motor skills is a drug called L-DOPA. But as the disease progresses, ...
Use of baby personal care products associated with higher levels of phthalates
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Babies recently treated with infant personal care products such as lotion, shampoo, and powder, were more likely to have manmade chemicals called phthalates in their urine than other babies, according to University of Washington ...
Researchers mine the 'Terahertz gap'
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Research underway at the University of Leeds will provide a completely fresh insight into the workings of nano-scale systems, and enable advances in the development of nano-electronic devices for use in industry, medicine ...
'Smart' holograms help patients help themselves
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Patients with diabetes, cardiac problems, kidney disorders or high blood pressure could benefit from the development of new hologram technology. The new "smart" holograms, which can detect changes in, for example, blood-glucose ...
Researchers identify cells that cause nervous system disease
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Two teams of University of Michigan researchers have tracked down the cells responsible for neurofibromatosis type1, a disfiguring, incurable condition and one of the most common hereditary disorders.
The Gough Map: the earliest road map of Britain?
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Feb 04, 2008 |
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One of the most important and earliest maps ever made in Britain is the subject of a new book just published by the Bodleian Library.
Mind the (online) gap
Feb 04, 2008 |
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Instant messaging, blogs, Facebook, MySpace — there are limitless ways your child communicates online with the offline world. And the risks and opportunities are only increasing.
