Archive: 07/18/2007
Researchers discover gene responsible for Restless Legs Syndrome
An international team of researchers has identified the first gene associated with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a common sleep disorder affecting tens of millions of people worldwide. The findings will be published July ...
Jul 18, 2007 |
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Gene variant increases risk of blindness
Researchers have found a gene variant that can more than double the risk of developing the degenerative eye disease, age-related macular degeneration.
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New tool to measure speeding nuclei is a fast-beam first
An international collaboration at the Michigan State University National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory has demonstrated a new technique for studying particles traveling at one-third the speed of light. ...
Jul 18, 2007 |
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Researchers develop inexpensive, easy process to produce solar panels
Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology have developed an inexpensive solar cell that can be painted or printed on flexible plastic sheets.
Jul 18, 2007 |
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Fruit fly research may 'clean up' conventional impressions of biology
The metamorphosis of biology into a science offering numerically precise descriptions of nature has taken a leap forward with a Princeton team's elucidation of a key step in the development of fruit fly embryos -- discoveries ...
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Jul 18, 2007 |
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2006 Medal of Technology winners announced
Five people have been identified as winners of the 2006 U.S. National Medals of Technology, which are to be presented during a White House ceremony next week.
Jul 18, 2007 |
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New insecticide created for mosquitoes
French scientists have developed an effective insecticide-repellent compound that can be used against mosquitoes resistant to current chemicals.
Jul 18, 2007 |
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Looking for something? Surprising number of neurons help find it
A person searching for a ripe tomato at the grocery store is more likely to notice apples, strawberries and other red fruits as well, according to a new study that measured changes in blood flow in the brain. The researchers ...
Jul 18, 2007 |
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Researchers JAZ(zed) about plant resistance discovery
The mystery of how a major plant hormone works to defend plants against invaders has been revealed, thanks to collaborative research efforts by Michigan State University and Washington State University.
Biology /
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New Patent Dramatically Improves DNA Analysis
A basic scientist in the Department of Surgery at Jefferson Medical College and the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson has shared a patent on what may someday be a ubiquitous tool in DNA analysis. The discovery could have ...
Jul 18, 2007 |
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New study measures narcissistic CEOs' effect on corporate strategy, performance
Companies led by more narcissistic chief executives tend to make more frequent strategy changes, undertake larger and more frequent acquisitions, and have more extreme and irregular fluctuations in performance, according ...
Jul 18, 2007 |
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Layered Crater on Mars
This image covers an impact crater roughly 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) in diameter. The subimage shows just a small segment of the crater rim (1336 x 889; 3 MB). ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 18, 2007 |
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Maternal fish consumption aids infants in problem-solving
Pregnant and nursing women should consume fish or take supplements with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, as a new study found that just a moderate amount of DHA significantly improves fetal and infant development of problem-solving ...
Jul 18, 2007 |
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VoodooPC Smashes Industry Records with Next-Gen Notebook PC
VoodooPC, the world's leading architect of personalized, handcrafted high-performance PCs, today introduced its 17-inch widescreen notebook PC, the ENVY H:171.
Jul 18, 2007 |
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In evolutionary arms race, a bacterium is found that outwits tomato plant's defenses
An arms race is under way in the plant world. It is an evolutionary battle in which plants are trying to beef up their defenses against the innovative strategies of pathogens. The latest example of this war ...
Biology /
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