Archive: 11/08/2006
Gene therapy inhibits epilepsy in animals
For the first time, researchers have inhibited the development of epilepsy after a brain insult in animals. By using gene therapy to modify signaling pathways in the brain, neurology researchers found that they could significantly ...
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Nobel laureate has 1 billion tree plan
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai introduced a plan in Kenya to plant 1 billion trees in 2007 to fight the effects of climate change.
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Study shows pregnant blue crabs at risk
Virginia officials are considering scrapping a law enacted in 1996 that protects pregnant blue crabs in Virginia waters, especially near Hampton Roads.
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Gene therapy used to improve memory
U.S. neuroscientists say they have designed a gene that enhances memory and learning ability in animals under stress.
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Los Angeles eyes action against hospitals
The Los Angeles city attorney's office has begun plans to file legal action against 10 hospitals suspected of abandoning discharged patients on skid row.
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Plant study may lead to Chlamydia cure
U.S. scientists have discovered the Chlamydia bacterium, which causes a sexually transmitted disease, shares an evolutionary heritage with plants.
Nov 08, 2006 |
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New androgen prostate cancer pathway found
U.S. scientists have discovered a specific biochemical pathway involved in the development of prostate cancer.
Nov 08, 2006 |
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NASA honors late astronaut Charles Conrad
NASA says it will honor former astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad for his involvement in the U.S. space program with the Ambassador of Exploration award.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Scientists study structure of Wza protein
Scottish scientists have deciphered the three-dimensional structure of Wza, an integral outer-membrane protein that has been linked to virulence.
Biology /
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Researchers find the smell of metal can be deceiving
In the process of conducting research on iron plumbing infrastructure and drinking water quality, two Virginia Tech researchers in the College of Engineering uncovered that the smell of iron when you touch metal is really ...
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Scientists discover way to block growth of prostate cancer cells
Scientists have discovered for the first time a specific biochemical pathway by which the sex hormone, androgen, increases levels of harmful chemicals called reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the prostate gland that play a ...
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Printable biofuel cell developed in Finland
An enzyme-based power source is a viable source of electricity for the rapidly proliferating RFID tags used in the medical sector and logistics. Applications include plasters containing a memory circuit and ...
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Research says massage may help infants sleep more, cry less and be less stressed
New research by a team at the University of Warwick says that massage may help infants aged under six months sleep better, cry less and be less stressed.
Nov 08, 2006 |
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A better way of lubricating human joints and implants
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that certain lubricants reduce friction much more effectively in water or water-based solutions than in machine oil or air, which may be how the process works in biological ...
Nov 08, 2006 |
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Stanford robot learns to grasp everyday chores
Stanford scientists plan to make a robot capable of performing everyday tasks, such as unloading the dishwasher. By programming the robot with "intelligent" software that enables it to pick up objects it has ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Nov 08, 2006 |
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