U.S. House votes to protect more coastline
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Observers said the U.S. Senate this week is expected to approve a plan to protect 1,000 square miles off the California coast from oil drilling.
Evidence now suggests eating soy foods in puberty protects against breast cancer
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Evidence is growing from animal and human studies that genistein, a potent chemical found in soy, protects against development of breast cancer - but only if consumed during puberty, says a Georgetown University Medical Center ...
Manipulating the immune system like a parasite
Apr 09, 2008 |
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One day it may be possible to mimic the tactics used by parasites to trick the body into accepting transplanted tissues or organs.
Study: Health 'shocks' diminish wealth more later in life
Apr 09, 2008 |
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A new study underscores the need for seniors to maintain their health -- in order to maintain their wealth. Building on a 2003 study that found that healthy seniors are more likely to retain their savings, Ohio State University ...
Traffic exhaust can cause asthma, allergies and impaired respiratory function in children
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Children exposed to high levels of air pollution during their first year of life run a greater risk of developing asthma, pollen allergies, and impaired respiratory function. However, genetic factors are also at play. These ...
Diabetes in mid-life linked to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease
Apr 09, 2008 |
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Men who develop diabetes in mid-life appear to significantly increase their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a long-term study published in the April 9, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journa ...
Negligent, attentive mouse mothers show biological differences
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Apr 09, 2008 |
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In mice, child neglect is a product of both nature and nurture, according to a new study. Writing in the journal PLoS ONE on April 9, researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison describe a strain ...
Stopping a cancer trial early: is it for the benefit of patients or industry?
Apr 09, 2008 |
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New research has identified a growing trend for trials of new cancer treatments to be stopped prematurely before the therapies’ risks and benefits have been properly evaluated.
Researchers discover novel 'gene toggles' in world's top food crop
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Apr 09, 2008 |
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University of Delaware researchers, in collaboration with U.S. and international colleagues, have found a new type of molecule--a kind of “micro-switch”--that can turn off genes in rice, which is the primary ...
Study finds you get what you pay for with online Q & A sites
Apr 09, 2008 |
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A new study by University of Minnesota computer science and engineering researchers revealed that the answer quality provided by online question-and-answer Web sites, such as Yahoo! Answers and Google Answers, depends on ...
Kansas state flower receives scientific attention
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Apr 09, 2008 |
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Anyone who has seen Kansas prairies in late summer to early fall can attest to the abundance of sunflowers decorating fields and lining roadways, giving Kansas the well deserved nickname, the Sunflower State.
New research shows neuroprotective effect of lovastatin
Apr 09, 2008 |
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High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease including stroke. Therefore, many cholesterol lowering drugs have been developed by pharmaceutical companies in recent years. One class ...
UCI study sheds new light on habits, roles of blog readers
Apr 09, 2008 |
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In a first-of-its-kind study, UC Irvine researchers have provided new insight into blog readers' online habits and experiences, as well as how they perceive their roles in blog-based communities.
NASA officials report Goddard 'incident'
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Apr 09, 2008 |
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U.S. space agency officials said an air conditioning system malfunctioned Tuesday at the Goddard Space Flight Center, producing a condensation cloud.
New technique creates cancer stem cells
Apr 09, 2008 |
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With a bit of genetic trickery, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have turned normal skin cells into cancer stem cells, a step that will make these naturally rare cells easier to study.
