Archive: 08/14/2007
Meth exposure in young adults leads to long-term behavioral consequences
Young adults who use methamphetamine may be more vulnerable to age-related brain degeneration when they grow older, new animal research suggests.
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Drop in breast cancer incidence linked to hormone use, not mammograms
A recent decline in breast cancer incidence is unlikely to be caused by a decrease in mammography screening, according to a study published online August 14 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. It is more likely ...
Aug 14, 2007 |
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FDA OKs 50th & 51st anti-retroviral drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has tentatively approved nevirapine tablets and a pediatric medication used to treat the human immunodeficiency virus.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Puerto Rican dairy injunction issued
An injunction has been issued against two Puerto Rican dairies because of alleged drug residue found in cows, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Scientists develop implantable telescope
U.S. scientists are exploring the use of an implantable miniature telescope for use in end-stage age-related macular degeneration.
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Possibly contaminated herring is recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of "7 Uzlov" brand herring because of possible botulism contamination.
Aug 14, 2007 |
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ISS component sets a record
Zarya, the International Space Station's first component, completed its 50,000th orbit Tuesday at 11:17 a.m. EDT.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Toddlers are capable of introspection
Preschoolers are more introspective than we give them credit for, according to new research by Simona Ghetti, assistant professor of psychology at UC Davis.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 14, 2007 |
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What makes a great movie?
A film that wins critical acclaim is likely to be an R-rated drama, adapted from a prize-winning play or book and based on a true story, with the original author or director involved in writing the screenplay. ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Sony Ericsson Intros New Cyber-Shot Phone
Sony Ericsson’s new K770 Cyber-shot phone, announced today, is a digital camera, a photo album and an elegant phone all in-one. Still a phone first and foremost, it allows you to send and share your photos ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Double Trouble for the Big Island of Hawaii: Flossie and Quakes
On Tuesday, August 14, 2007, the Big Island of Hawaii will feel Hurricane Flossie's effects after experiencing an earthquake the night before.
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Aug 14, 2007 |
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ISS Crew Members Flex Robotic Arms to Install Stowage Platform
With the use of Canadian-built robotic arms, STS-118 astronauts installed a new stowage platform on the exterior of the International Space Station.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Next up: 'The Nano Lisa'
Two atomic-sized images resulting from scientific work at IBM's labs are part of an art exhibit opening today at the United States Patent and Trademark Museum in Alexandria, Virginia.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Researchers find brain’s 'ordering centre'
Researchers at McGill University’s Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) have pinpointed the previously unknown part of the human brain responsible for perceiving and storing ordered visual information. This capacity is fundamental ...
Aug 14, 2007 |
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Use of certain lipid measures not more effective in predicting coronary heart disease
The lipid measure apolipoprotein (apo) B: apo A-I ratio is not a better predictor of coronary heart disease risk than traditional lipid ratios that include total cholesterol and HDL-C, according to a study in the August 15 ...
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