Archive: 06/21/2008
Mayfly-Mimicking Sensor Could be High Tech 'Canary in the Coal Mine'
Security, health and safety sensors in coal mines, buildings or underground public transit areas where air or water does not readily flow may one day be improved by research on young mayflies at the University ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 21, 2008 |
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Backyard gardens need good food-safety practices, too
The recent tomato contamination outbreak has many people thinking about growing their own garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. But a food-safety specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says it's not where ...
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Jun 21, 2008 |
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UC researchers find new ways to regulate genes, reduce heart damage
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) are looking for ways to reduce or prevent heart damage by starting where the problem often begins: in the genes.
Jun 21, 2008 |
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Smoking out the mediators of airway damage caused by pollutants
New insight into how pollution and cigarette smoke damage airways has been provided by Pierangelo Geppetti and colleagues, at the University of Florence, Italy, who studied the effects of such chemicals on guinea pig airways. ...
Jun 21, 2008 |
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Battle of the bulge: Low leptin levels undermine successful weight loss
Individuals who are obese are at increased risk of many diseases, including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. As 75%-95% of previously obese individuals regain their lost weight, many researchers are interested in developing ...
Jun 21, 2008 |
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Elderly's restless nights helped by ancient martial art
[B]Study shows that tai chi chih promotes healthier sleep in older adults[/B] More than half of all older adults complain about having difficulties sleeping. Most don't bother seeking treatment. Those who do usually tur ...
Jun 21, 2008 |
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Common cooking spice shows promise in combating diabetes and obesity
Shown to reverse inflammation associated with obesity and improves blood sugar control Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but ...
Jun 21, 2008 |
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Mayo researchers discover how measles virus spreads
Textbooks will require revisions, researchers say Measles, one of the most common contagious diseases, has been thought to enter the body through the surface of airways and lungs, like many other major viruses. Now, Mayo ...
Jun 21, 2008 |
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