Carbon Nanotube Measurements: Latest in NIST 'How-To' Series
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Apr 15, 2008 |
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology, in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has published detailed guidelines for making essential measurements on samples of ...
How smoking encourages infection
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Now new research published in the open access journal BMC Cell Biology shows that nicotine affects neutrophils, the short-lived white blood cells that defend against infection, by reducing their ability to seek and destro ...
Are sacrificial bacteria altruistic or just unlucky?
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Apr 15, 2008 |
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An investigation of the genes that govern spore formation in the bacteria B. subtilis shows that chance plays a significant role in determining which of the microbes sacrifice themselves for the colony and which go on to ...
Mental stress reduces blood flow to the heart in patients with gene variation
Apr 15, 2008 |
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University of Florida researchers have identified a gene variation in heart disease patients who appear especially vulnerable to the physical effects of mental stress — to the point where blood flow to the heart is greatly ...
Study: Some students confused by genetics
Apr 15, 2008 |
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A new study suggests widespread ignorance and several misconceptions among U.S. high school students concerning the science of genetics.
Computer game helps COPD patients breathe better
Apr 15, 2008 |
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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may gain better control over their breathing and breathe more efficiently by using their breath to play a computer game, according to new research.
Antipsychotic drugs increase risk of developing pneumonia in elderly
Medicine & Health / Medications
Apr 15, 2008 |
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Elderly patients who use antipsychotic drugs have a 60 percent increased risk of developing pneumonia compared to non-users. This risk is highest in the first week following prescription and decreases gradually thereafter. ...
Prolonged fasting increases risk of rare type of stroke
Apr 15, 2008 |
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Fasting during the month of Ramadan raises the risk of a rare type of stroke, according to research that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Chicago, April 12–19, 2008.
Cone snails and plants used to develop oral drug for pain
Apr 15, 2008 |
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Molecules from cone snail venom and African plants are being used by Queensland researchers as a blueprint to develop an oral drug to treat chronic pain.
Study finds evidence of gender-related differences in development of colon cancer
Apr 15, 2008 |
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A new study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has found evidence that supports gender-related differences in the development and survival of metastatic colon cancer.
Flu vaccines can reduce respiratory problems by up to 3/4
Apr 15, 2008 |
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Annual flu vaccinations are highly effective at preventing acute respiratory illness and making sure that existing breathing problems don’t get any worse, according to research published in the April issue of IJCP, the UK-based ...
Researchers pave the way for anthrax spore standards
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Apr 15, 2008 |
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Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Army Dugway (Utah) Proving Ground have developed reliable methods based on DNA analysis to assess the concentration and ...
Cloning technology could be used on humans
Apr 15, 2008 |
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A U.S. researcher said a new cloning technique could be used by unethical scientists to develop a way to create designer babies.
Community-based approach best bet to control free-roaming cats, survey suggests
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A survey gauging Ohioans' attitudes about free-roaming cats suggests that no single statewide measure would be sufficient in managing cat overpopulation because public opinion about outdoor cats varies widely across the state.
First functional insulin-binding protein in invertebrates
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Apr 15, 2008 |
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Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) signaling that helps to regulate mammals’ growth, metabolism, reproduction and longevity is well documented. Now research published in the open access journal Journal of Biology describes the ge ...
