Archive: 06/05/2008
Finding the source: Cells that initiate a common infant tumor identified
Infantile hemangiomas, exemplified by the strawberry-like patches that appear on the skin of infants soon after birth, are benign tumors that develop in 5%-10% of Caucasian infants and usually disappear by the age of 9 without ...
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Researchers observe spontaneous 'ratcheting' of single ribosome molecules
Researchers report this week that they are the first to observe the dynamic, ratchet-like movements of single ribosomal molecules in the act of building proteins from genetic blueprints. Their study, published ...
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New research shows promise in treating cancer-related anorexia
A new study by Rudolph M. Navari, director of the University of Notre Dame’s Walther Cancer Center, reveals that a novel combination of two drugs shows great promise in treating cancer-related anorexia (CRA) and weight loss.
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Where mathematics and astrophysics meet
The mathematicians were trying to extend an illustrious result in their field, the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. The astrophysicists were working on a fundamental problem in their field, the problem of gravitational ...
Jun 05, 2008 |
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Probing Question: Are water wars in our future?
Schoolkids know that over 70 percent of Earth's surface is washed in water. Yet very little of that abundance — less than two percent — is available for drinking and agriculture. Over the last 50 years, moreover, freshwater ...
Jun 05, 2008 |
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Brucella abortus S19 genome sequenced; points toward virulence genes
Researchers at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech and the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, and collaborators at 454 Life Sciences of Branford, Conn., have sequenced the genome of Brucella ab ...
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Plastic Brain Outsmarts Experts
Can human beings rev up their intelligence quotients, or are they stuck with IQs set by their genes at birth? Until recently, nature seemed to be the clear winner over nurture.
Jun 05, 2008 |
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Terrorism risk determines homeland security spending
A new study in Policy Studies Journal reveals that measures of terrorism risk are found to be positive determinants of Homeland Security funding, while measures of political influence and party affiliation of elected officials ...
Jun 05, 2008 |
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Pass the popcorn: Blockbuster sequels -- financial boom or bust?
Although movie sequels don't always do as well at the box office as the original, they tend to do much better than non-sequels, according to a new study in the July Journal of Business Research. And timing is everything – the ...
Jun 05, 2008 |
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Phoenix Takes Highest Resolution Image Ever of Dust and Sand on Mars
This mosaic of four side-by-side microscope images shows a 3 millimeter (0.12 inch) diameter silicone target after it has been exposed to dust kicked up by the landing. It is the highest resolution image of ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jun 05, 2008 |
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New MRI to debut in African nation of Malawi; will save lives, advance malaria research
Michigan State University physician Terrie Taylor studies cerebral malaria in Malawi where the vast majority of malaria patients are children. And, in order to get a closer look at the damage malaria does to a child, Taylor ...
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Videos offer tips on reducing breast-cancer risk
Using certain plastics and cosmetics may increase the risk of breast cancer, according to emerging scientific research cited by Cornell investigators. Drinking from hard-plastic water bottles and using such personal-care ...
Jun 05, 2008 |
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Admiring celebrities can help improve self-esteem
A new study appearing in Personal Relationships shows how "connections" to celebrities, i.e. parasocial relationships, can allow people with low-self esteem to view themselves more positively.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
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Motivation of small business managers affects firm growth
Economic theory often assumes that firm growth is automatic, given the existence of growth opportunities in the marketplace. However, a new study published in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice reveals that the motivation ...
Jun 05, 2008 |
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Another new wrinkle in treating skin aging
Topical applications of a naturally occurring fat molecule have the potential to slow down skin aging, whether through natural causes or damage, researchers report.
Jun 05, 2008 |
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