Study: DNA stretched winds more tightly
Jul 12, 2006 |
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U.S. biochemists say they've found if the DNA molecule's helical structure is stretched, it actually winds itself more tightly.
U.S. government produces science kits
Jul 12, 2006 |
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The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven (N.Y.) National Laboratory has developed science education kits for middle school, high school and college students.
Synthetic cannabis chemical reduces pain
Jul 12, 2006 |
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Texas researchers say a synthetic version of the chemical that gives marijuana smokers their high can also act as a pain reliever.
Trust in global computing
Jul 12, 2006 |
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Access to distributed mobile resources by software agents of all types promises much for global computing. But it suffers from the same security and trust problems as the internet itself. Now new tools and ...
Wavesat, TI working on WiMax access card
Jul 12, 2006 |
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Texas Instruments and Wavesat are working on a reference design for a mini-PCI module that will lead to smaller and simpler WiMax wireless systems.
Drug testing in schools up
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Higher funding and the lowering of legal constraints are encouraging more U.S. schools to test students for use of illegal drugs.
In Brief: Northrop finalizes $2B Virginia IT pact
Jul 12, 2006 |
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An IT infrastructure contract valued at $2 billion has been finalized by Northrop Grumman and the state of Virginia.
NIAID unveils new research project
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U.S. government scientists have unveiled a project aimed at better understanding interactions between infectious organisms and human or animal cells.
JAMA tightens rules affecting its authors
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Editors of The Journal of the American Medical Association say they will increase the disclosure requirements demanded of research writers.
Washington-area BioBlitz a success
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A U.S. National Park Service project aimed at collecting biological specimens in the Washington area has uncovered some seldom seen wildlife.
