Hubble departs shuttle for new discoveries
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 19, 2009 |
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(AP) -- A rejuvenated Hubble Space Telescope, more powerful than ever, departed the space shuttle Tuesday and sailed off for new discoveries.
Cocaine: Perceived as a reward by the brain?
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2009 |
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Cocaine is one of the oldest drugs known to humans, and its abuse has become widespread since the end of the 19th century. At the same time, we know rather little about its effects on the human brain or the mechanisms that ...
A new way of the treating the flu: Approach targets both the H and N portions of the virus
May 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- What happens if the next big influenza mutation proves resistant to the available anti-viral drugs? This question is presenting itself right now to scientists and health officials this week ...
Electronic Medical Records: An Obamanomic Step Toward Improved Health Care
May 19, 2009 |
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The Obama Administration's goal to improve the entire health care system in the USA begins with an incremental first step by introducing nearly 500,000 physicians to electronic medical records via the American Recovery and ...
UCSF creates fast, affordable tool for finding gene 'on-off' switches
May 19, 2009 |
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UCSF scientists have created a method of quickly identifying large numbers of the genetic material known as short hairpin RNA — also called shRNA - that turns genes on and off.
Tying education to future goals may boost grades more than helping with homework
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2009 |
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Helping middle school students with their homework may not be the best way to get them on the honor roll. But telling them how important academic performance is to their future job prospects and providing specific strategies ...
Fifth century BC objects returned to Greece
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
May 19, 2009 |
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Greece on Tuesday reclaimed scores of ancient objects dating to the fifth century BC that Belgian, British and German authorities returned, the culture ministry said.
Salmonella's sweet tooth predicts its downfall
May 19, 2009 |
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For the first time UK scientists have shown what the food poisoning bug Salmonella feeds on to survive as it causes infection: glucose.
Scientists identify new gene linked to autism risk, especially in boys
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- UCLA scientists have discovered a variant of a gene called CACNA1G that may increase a child's risk of developing autism, particularly in boys. The journal Molecular Psychiatry publishes the findings in its ...
Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis
May 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Osteoporosis and periodontitis are common diseases whose sufferers must cope with weakness, injury and reduced function as they lose bone more quickly than it is formed. While the mechanism ...
California agrees to new, tougher national emissions standards
May 19, 2009 |
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Starting in 2012, U.S. cars and trucks will have stricter fuel emissions standards -- up to 39 miles per gallon for cars and 30 mpg for trucks by 2016 -- under a proposed new standard President Barack Obama plans to announce ...
Genetically engineered MSCs kill metastatic lung cancer cells in mice
May 19, 2009 |
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Researchers in London have demonstrated the ability of adult stem cells from bone marrow (mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs) to deliver a cancer-killing protein to tumors.
For some, prominent power lines dim enthusiasm for green power
May 19, 2009 |
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In the summer heat, Rockney Compton's spring-fed koi pond doubles as a swimming hole for his three kids, and in the spring it is a water bowl for his dogs.
Dying at home: A trend that could make hospitals more efficient
May 19, 2009 |
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Hospitals across Canada are seeking ways to free up beds. University of Alberta researcher Donna Wilson has a suggestion: people should be encouraged to die at home rather than in hospital.
Flu shot not effective in preventing flu-related hospitalizations in asthmatic children
May 19, 2009 |
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The inactivated flu vaccine does not appear to be effective in preventing influenza-related hospitalizations in children, especially the ones with asthma. In fact, children who get the flu vaccine are more at risk for hospitalization ...
