Archive: 10/24/2006
Naturally occurring enzyme can break down key part of Alzheimer's plaques
Scientists have identified a naturally occurring enzyme that can break down a key component of the brain plaques characteristic of Alzheimer's disease. The finding may provide researchers with new opportunities to understand ...
Oct 24, 2006 |
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Study Defines RFID System Capacity, Sets Performance Metrics for Gen-2 Protocol
Engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed a novel mathematical model that describes how radio-frequency-identification (RFID) readers capture tag data on a single inquiry. The researchers – Kazem ...
Oct 24, 2006 |
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New Human Stem Cell Center Expected to Speed Research and Keep It Safe
In a novel effort to simplify and speed up safe human stem cell research, Johns Hopkins has set up a “one-stop shop” to preserve, create, supply and test high-quality cell lines for its own researchers now and the greater ...
Oct 24, 2006 |
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Daily Moderate Consumption of Beer or Other Alcohol Beverages May be Healthy
The moderate, daily consumption of beer and other alcohol beverages can play a role in a healthful lifestyle and in reducing the risk of several serious diseases, including coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cognitive ...
Oct 24, 2006 |
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Bad air pervades in half of Chinese cities
China said Tuesday air quality is moderately or seriously polluted in nearly half of its cities, with particulate matter being the chief culprit.
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Meijer stores to give free antibiotics
Grand Rapids, Mich., retail chain Meijer Inc. has announced it will distribute free antibiotics to customers for colds and other ailments.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 24, 2006 |
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Study: Cell phones reduce sperm counts
A study debuted in New Orleans has suggested that electromagnetic radiation from cell phones may have an effect on a man's sperm count.
Oct 24, 2006 |
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Health plans may lead some to skip care
A study by the Rand Corp. said a new form of health plan may cause some employees in the United States not to seek necessary care.
Oct 24, 2006 |
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AIDS drugs reveal leprosy infections
Experts in New York and around the world have said antiretroviral treatments have revealed hidden cases of leprosy in some AIDS patients.
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Oct 24, 2006 |
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Macaws face possible extinction
A U.S. bird expert says one of the world's most colorful birds -- the macaw, the largest member of the parrot family -- is in danger of becoming extinct.
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Oct 24, 2006 |
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Doctors use, study alternative cancer test
Doctors across the United States are beginning to use an alternative method to help detect breast cancer that a mammogram may have missed.
Oct 24, 2006 |
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NASA revisiting life on Mars question
NASA scientists in Washington are re-thinking whether they missed life on the Mars when they conducted initial Viking experiments 30 years ago.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 24, 2006 |
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12 cases of brain disease after vaccines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said 12 cases of a neurological disorder have been reported following the application of a meningococcal vaccine.
Oct 24, 2006 |
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Study: Sexual selection comes at a cost
Canadian scientists say they have discovered that seeking out the most attractive mate may be unhealthy for any offspring.
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U.S. government to hold LNG forum
The U.S. Department of Energy says it will conduct a public education forum on liquefied natural gas next month to help increase U.S. energy security.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
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