Fla. Gov. warms to climate change
Jul 12, 2007 |
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California and Florida already have similar climates and soon they will have similar policies on climate change.
Cancer cures could work for canines and humans
Jul 12, 2007 |
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One of the major issues associated with longer life expectancy in man and his best friend is an increase in the incidence of cancer. Even though they cannot talk it seems dogs might be able to tell us why and how certain ...
Cells take risks with their identities
Biology /
Jul 12, 2007 |
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Biologists have long thought that a simple on/off switch controls most genes in human cells. Flip the switch and a cell starts or stops producing a particular protein. But new evidence suggests that this model is too simple ...
Remarkable journeys may save bat species
Biology /
Jul 12, 2007 |
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Researchers have new hope for the future of an endangered species of bat after two of the flying mammals traveled 110 miles to a Welsh cave to live.
Laser used to help fight root canal bacteria
Jul 12, 2007 |
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High-tech dental lasers used mainly to prepare cavities for restoration now can help eliminate bacteria in root canals, according to research published in the July issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) ...
Bak protein sets stressed cells on suicide path, researchers show
Jul 12, 2007 |
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When a cell is seriously stressed, say by a heart attack, stroke or cancer, a protein called Bak just may set it up for suicide, researchers have found.
U.S. considers penguin protection
Biology /
Jul 12, 2007 |
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials are considering extending endangered species protection to 10 species of penguins in the southern hemisphere.
FSIS makes mad cow rule permanent
Jul 12, 2007 |
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The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a permanent prohibition on the slaughter of cattle that are unable to stand or walk.
Space station crew gets rid of trash
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 12, 2007 |
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The International Space Station crew is preparing for the arrival of another Russian cargo spacecraft by discarding no longer needed items.
Penn researchers find a new target for muscular dystrophy drug therapy
Jul 12, 2007 |
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine report how the gene for utrophin, which codes for a protein very similar to dystrophin, the defective protein in Duchenne muscular dystrophy ...
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