Archive: 09/09/2008
Oil seed rape grown for biofuel can help clean up toxic soils
Oil seed rape grown for biofuel in Ireland could help clean up contaminated soils, scientists heard today at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn meeting being held this week at Trinity College, Dublin.
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Bacteria's sticky glue is clue to vaccine says scientist
Sticky glue secreted by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus could be the clue scientists have been searching for to make an effective vaccine against MRSA, medical researchers heard today at the Society for General Microbiology's ...
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Switched-on new nanotechnology paints for hospitals could kill superbugs
New nanotechnology paints for walls, ceilings, and surfaces could be used to kill hospital superbugs when fluorescent lights are switched on, scientists heard today at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn meeting ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
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Copper-bottomed guarantee for safe shellfish in restaurants
Putting brass where your money is could be a guarantee of safety according to researchers looking at the dangers of eating raw fish and shellfish in seafood restaurants, scientists heard today at the Society for General Microbiology's ...
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Oil-eating microbes give clue to ancient energy source
Microbes that break down oil and petroleum are more diverse than we thought, suggesting hydrocarbons were used as an energy source early in Earth's history, scientists heard today at the Society for General Microbiology's ...
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Political scientists report on ethnic/racial aspects of Taser use by Houston police
A new report co-authored by Rice political scientists Mark Jones and William Reed with colleagues at the University of Houston finds patterns and/or aberrations in the use of Tasers related to ethnicity, gender, race and ...
Sep 09, 2008 |
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Human embryonic stem cell secretions minimized tissue injury after heart attack
A novel way to improve survival and recovery rate after a heart attack was reported in the journal Stem Cell Research by scientists at Singapore's Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) and Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) ...
Sep 09, 2008 |
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US hospitals 'flunk' colon cancer
School has barely begun, but many U.S. hospitals have already received their report card in colon cancer. They flunked. A new study from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and the American College of Surgeons ...
Sep 09, 2008 |
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Study finds amount of work for residents -- not just hours -- need review
The number of patients assigned to medical residents and the complexity of care patients require has just as much impact on residents' training as the number of hours they work, according to a study published by researchers ...
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Study links primary care shortage with salary disparities
The nation's shortage of primary care physicians has been linked to a host of poor health outcomes, and a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that salary disparities play a majo ...
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Eating fish while pregnant, longer breastfeeding, lead to better infant development
Both higher fish consumption and longer breastfeeding are linked to better physical and cognitive development in infants, according to a study of mothers and infants from Denmark. Maternal fish consumption and longer breastfeeding ...
Sep 09, 2008 |
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Asus Introduces its First Glide-Enabled PDA Phone
The ASUS P552w is the latest PDA phone that features, Glide innovative, touch responsive user interface that makes navigating on this mobile phone more intuitive and interactive than ever before.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 09, 2008 |
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Fuel-saving designs improve efficiency of hydraulic systems
Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment.
Sep 09, 2008 |
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Physicists harness effects of disorder in magnetic sensors
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Chicago scientists have discovered how to make magnetic sensors capable of operating at the high temperatures that ceramic engines in cars and aircraft of the future will require ...
Sep 09, 2008 |
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NVIDIA And Opera Team To Accelerate The Full Web On Mobile Devices
Browsing the Internet on a mobile device will take a leap forward with today's announcement that NVIDIA and Opera are collaborating to bring the full desktop Web-browsing experience, including support for ...
Sep 09, 2008 |
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