Archive: 03/20/2007
New technique developed for tracking cells in the body
Scientists' inability to follow the whereabouts of cells injected into the human body has long been a major drawback in developing effective medical therapies. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a promising ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Lack of fuel may limit US nuclear power expansion
Limited supplies of fuel for nuclear power plants may thwart the renewed and growing interest in nuclear energy in the United States and other nations, says an MIT expert on the industry.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Inflammation May Play Role in Metastasis of Prostate Cancer
Many would assume that “mounting an immune response” or “having your body fight the cancer” is a good thing. Now, research at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine strongly suggests that inflammation ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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New saliva test may help dentists test for breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in the United States. In 2006, the American Cancer Society estimated that there would be 212,920 new cases of invasive breast cancer, and in that year, 40,970 ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Educational video increases knowledge but not behavior
An educational and motivational video, designed to increase emotional well-being and use of adaptive devices in low vision patients increased knowledge but did not change behavior or emotions, says Schepens Eye Research Institute ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Multi-angle scanner sees objects from multiple perspectives
Pablo Picasso might have taken an interest in one of the latest advances of imaging technology, nearly a hundred years after his invention of cubism. The artist famous for his style of portraying objects from ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Suicide: unexpected coral killer
A mysterious disease is causing the corals of the Great Barrier Reef to kill themselves - and scientists are battling to find out why.
Biology /
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NJIT professor obtains patent to uncover trace elements of airborne pollutants
A breakthrough patent awarded to a New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) researcher will enable manufacturers to create a device to uncover miniscule amounts of airborne pollutants. Using computer chip technology, Somenath ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Unsafe sex: Do feelings matter?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), adolescents and young adults currently account for fifty percent of new HIV infections on an annual basis. As a result, ongoing research and information on HIV prevention ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Root beer may be 'safest' soft drink for teeth
Exposing teeth to soft drinks, even for a short period of time, causes dental erosion—and prolonged exposure can lead to significant enamel loss. Root beer products, however, are non-carbonated and do not contain the acids ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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New research reveals subtlety of superconductivity
Argonne scientists helped lead the superconducting revolution 20 years ago this month with their landmark solution of the structure of the most widely known high-temperature superconductor YBa2Cu3O7. Now, they have solved another ta ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Industry leaders form consortium to develop end-to-end specification for IPTV
AT&T Inc., Ericsson, France Telecom, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Siemens, Sony, and Telecom Italia today announced the founding of the Open IPTV Forum, an industry consortium that will work to define an interoperable end-to-end ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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DNA layer reduces risk of reserve parts being rejected
Dutch researchers Jeroen van den Beucken and John Jansen have given body implants a DNA layer. This layer ensures a better attachment, more rapid recovery of the surrounding tissue and less immune responses. ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Brain fends off distractions
Dutch researcher Harm Veling has demonstrated that our brains fend off distractions. If we are busy with something we suppress disrupting external influences. If we are tired, we can no longer do this.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 20, 2007 |
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Mobile phones can soon survive being dropped
Dutch researcher Paulette Prins has demonstrated that plastic does not have to be a poorer conductor than present-day semiconductors. This opens up the way for a revolution in consumer electronics: mobile phones ...
Mar 20, 2007 |
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