NASA to stage student science competition
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 07, 2008 |
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is giving U.S. students the chance to see what it's like to be a NASA scientist.
Versatile coating for biomedical devices lets them interact with live cells
Apr 07, 2008 |
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A new type of plastic coating made from vapor could lead to better biomedical devices such as stents and catheters that are "bioactive," meaning they can interact with the living cells around them in unique ways.
Blood pressure enzyme can have tumor-sensing role
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Apr 07, 2008 |
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By increasing production of a blood pressure-regulating enzyme in mice, researchers have found they can enhance the mouse immune system's ability to sense tumor growth.
More genes for Lou Gehrig's disease identified
Apr 07, 2008 |
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In recent months a spate of mutations have been found in a disease protein called TDP-43 that is implicated in two neurodegenerative disorders: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, and certain ...
Less sleep, more TV leads to overweight infants and toddlers
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Infants and toddlers who sleep less than 12 hours a day are twice as likely to become overweight by age 3 than children who sleep longer. In addition, high levels of television viewing combined with less sleep elevates the ...
Maltreatment during childhood associated with combination of inflammation and depression in adults
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 07, 2008 |
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A history of neglect or abuse in childhood appears to be associated with depression and inflammation in adulthood, a combination that may increase cardiovascular risk, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of ...
Identification of dopamine 'mother cells' could lead to future Parkinson's treatments
Apr 07, 2008 |
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‘Mother cells’ which produce the neurons affected by Parkinson’s disease have been identified by scientists, according to new research published in the journal Glia.
Parents follow pediatrician advice on administering MMR vaccinations
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News stories about an allegedly harmful link between the mumps, measles and rubella vaccine and the onset of autism had little effect on whether U.S. parents immunized their children, according to a review of immunization ...
New regulatory circuit identified for aggressive, malignant brain tumor
Apr 07, 2008 |
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Research using a newly developed algorithm has significantly advanced understanding of the molecular events associated with the most common primary brain tumor in adults, human glioblastoma (GBM). The research, published ...
Keeping African artifacts in Africa
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
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It is common for professional archaeologists and paleoanthropologists working in Africa to populate western museums with foreign artifacts by excavating and permanently removing them from history rich communities in Africa. ...
Data-handling technique finds genes to be team players in curbing brain cancer cell growth
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The search for cancer genes is increasingly a matter of molecular “To Tell the Truth,” as scientists seek to distinguish genes actually involved in the disease from those that are imposters. Powerful gene-scanning technology ...
Faster test reported for detecting fake Tamiflu in fight against counterfeit drugs
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Chemists in Georgia are reporting development of a fast new method to detect fake Tamiflu, the mainstay medication for preventing and treating bird flu. Tamiflu has become a target for counterfeiters as recent ...
Harry and David recall espresso beans
Apr 07, 2008 |
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of approximately 66,500 bags of Harry and David-brand espresso beans due to a labeling error.
Robot-assisted minimally-invasive CABG surgery
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Dr. Robert Poston is a pioneer in the use of robotics for minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He recently joined BMC as chief of cardiac surgery. With his arrival, BMC has become one of only one of 9 hospitals across the ...
Study: Girls more bilingual than boys
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A study by a Montreal researcher suggests more Canadian girls understand both English and French than boys beginning as early as age 5.
