Mysterious 'Neural Noise' Actually Primes Brain for Peak Performance
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Researchers at the University of Rochester may have answered one of neuroscience's most vexing questions—how can it be that our neurons, which are responsible for our crystal-clear thoughts, seem to fire in utterly random ...
Raiding for women in the pre-Hispanic Southwest?
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Nov 10, 2006 |
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An important new archaeological study from the December issue of Current Anthropology is the first to document interregional movement of women in the pre-Hispanic Southwest. Using an analysis of grave sites, ...
Next flu pandemic: What to do until the vaccine arrives?
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Experts believe the world is overdue for influenza pandemic. However, unless effective action against pandemic flu is taken now, we are in "dire straits," according to a paper published in the November 10 issue of Science. The ar ...
Scientists design a PSA-activated protoxin that kills prostate cancer
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Scientists have found a way of using a protein made by prostate cancer to target and kill the cancer cells themselves. In preliminary studies the new therapy affected only the prostate, without causing damage to other healthy ...
New global analysis shows 400 percent increase in carbon dioxide emissions growth
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Nov 10, 2006 |
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The global growth in carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels was 4 times greater in the period between 2000 to 2005 than in the preceding 10 years, say scientists gathering in Beijing today for an international conference ...
Cloudy day won't rain on laser communications
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Just as clouds block the sun, they interfere with laser communications systems, but Penn State researchers are using a combination of computational methods to find the silver lining and punch through the clouds.
Uterus transplant procedure approved
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Doctors said their request to perform uterus transplants has been approved by a New York hospital review board.
Study: Crystal removes arsenic cheaply
Nov 10, 2006 |
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A common rust-like crystal may offer an inexpensive way to rid drinking water of hazardous levels of arsenic, Rice University researchers in Houston said.
Please Exhale: Quick and Easy Breath Analysis
Nov 10, 2006 |
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When we drink alcohol, its “flag” precedes us, and enjoyment of large amounts of garlic or onion can often be detected by others the next morning. However, our breath does not only betray what we have consumed; some diseases ...
Treatments exist for women allergic to sex
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Breathing difficulties some women have after sexual intercourse could be an allergic reaction, doctors in the United States said.
One signal elicits thousands of answers
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Cell signaling mechanisms often transmit information via protein modifications, most importantly the reversible attachment of phosphate, the so-called protein phosphorylation. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry ...
Peatlands disappearance of concern
Nov 10, 2006 |
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A report released Friday at a U.N. conference in Kenya indicates clearing peat lands threatens the world's ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
More gator complaints may mean rule change
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Increased complaints about alligators encroaching on human activities prompted Florida officials to consider easing rules for trapping and killing the animals.
Firefighters higher risk for some cancers
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Firefighters are more likely to develop certain types of cancer than workers in other fields, University of Cincinnati researchers said.
Scientists Discover Plants Lend Clues to Chlamydia Cure
Nov 10, 2006 |
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Researchers from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) have discovered that Chlamydia, a bacterium that causes a sexually transmitted disease (STD), shares an evolutionary heritage with plants. That ...
