New DNA Tool Probes Rice Genome
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new tool for investigating the rice genome has been developed by researchers at UC Davis led by Pamela Ronald, professor of plant pathology. The inexpensive, publicly-available rice DNA microarray covers ...
Beyond recognizing odors, a single neuron controls reactions
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Babies will smile when they catch the scent of vanilla, but a whiff of rotting meat will send them into fits. From people to mice and flies to worms, animals of all kinds are born with likes ...
The genetic explanation for moles' poor eyesight
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Due to their underground habitats, moles' eyes have been modified by natural selection in ways very different from those of surface-dwelling animals. New research, published in the open access journal BMC Bi ...
ADHD appears to increase level of nicotine dependence in smokers
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Young people with ADHD are not only at increased risk of starting to smoke cigarettes, they also tend to become more seriously addicted to tobacco and more vulnerable to environmental factors such as having friends or parents ...
New candidate genes for schizophrenia identified
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Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disease characterized by disorganized behavior, delusions and hallucinations. Sadly, there is no clear understanding of its cause.
Mercury pollution causes immune damage to harbor seals
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Methylmercury (MeHg), the predominant form of mercury found in the blood of marine mammals and fish-eating communities, could be more damaging to seals than has previously been thought. Research published in BioMed Central's ...
Impacts of climate change on lakes
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Climate change will have different effects on lakes in warmer and colder regions of the globe. This is the conclusion reached by Japanese and German researchers following studies of very deep caldera lakes ...
New MRI technique may identify cervical cancer early
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Using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a special vaginal coil, a technique to measure the movement of water within tissue, researchers may be able to identify cervical cancer in its early stages, according ...
Election forecast predicts democrats will gain 3 seats in Senate, 11 in House
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An election forecast model developed by a political scientist 99 days before the 2008 elections and before the recent Wall Street crisis predicts significant Democratic gains in the 2008 congressional elections—including ...
NASA Returns to the Moon with Instruments on Indian Spacecraft
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 21, 2008 |
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Two NASA instruments to map the lunar surface will launch on India's maiden moon voyage. The Moon Mineralogy Mapper will assess mineral resources, and the Miniature Synthetic Aperture Radar, or Mini-SAR, will map the polar ...
Scientists help Microsoft and Yahoo improve online security
Technology / Computer Sciences
Oct 21, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Computer scientists at Newcastle University have cracked the security behind the biggest names in global email services.
Researchers Study How Mother's High-fat Diet Contributes to Obesity in Children
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The catch phrase “eating for two” isn’t license for pregnant women to forgo concerns about weight gain during pregnancy, say researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC).
Stem cell research to benefit horse owners and trainers
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In a potential breakthrough for the performance horse industry (such as racing and polo), Melbourne scientists are aiming to harness stem cells to repair tendon, ligament, cartilage and bone damage in horses.
MU professor analyzes presidential debates
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Now that the general election debates are over, University of Missouri Professor of Communication Willliam Benoit has analyzed the content of the three encounters between Senators McCain and Obama. He found that, overall, ...
Early-onset depressive disorders predict the use of addictive substances in adolescence
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In a prospective study of over 1800 interviewed young Finnish twins, early-onset depressive disorders at age 14 significantly predicted daily smoking, smokeless tobacco use, frequent illicit drug use, frequent alcohol use ...
