Archive: 03/25/2008
Discovery about fertilization points way to possible malaria vaccine
International investigations of an organism that one UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher calls a “silly little green scum” have led to key insights into the basic mechanisms of reproduction.
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Running words together: The science behind cross-linguistic psychology
While communication may be recognized as a universal phenomenon, differences between languages -- ranging from word-order to semantics -- undoubtedly remain as they help to define culture and develop language. Yet, little ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 25, 2008 |
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Computer Games Can Make Kids More Social, Not Less
Contrary to common education wisdom, computer games and other technologies can foster community-building, a strong sense of identity and higher-level planning even in very young students, UC Davis researchers report.
Mar 25, 2008 |
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New Parasite Discovered; Infects Waterfowl, Other Species
Microbiologists at Oregon State University have discovered a new species of “myxozoan” parasite that has been found for the first time to infect a warm blooded animal – in this case, ducks - after evolving ...
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Mar 25, 2008 |
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Larger belly in mid-life increases risk of dementia
People with larger stomachs in their 40s are more likely to have dementia when they reach their 70s, according to a study published in the March 26, 2008, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academ ...
Mar 25, 2008 |
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Multi-institutional study identifies new form of inherited risk of cancer
Like the subtext of a novel, the human genome sequence harbors more information than appears just in its "letters" of A, C, T and G. Since DNA is a data-packed molecule passed from generation to generation, comparing genome ...
Mar 25, 2008 |
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Preterm birth linked to lifelong health issues
The healthcare implications of being born premature are much broader and reach further into adulthood than previously thought, according to a long-term study of more than a million men and women by Duke University and Norwegian ...
Mar 25, 2008 |
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Ant guts could pave the way for better drugs
Scientists have discovered two key proteins that guide one of the two groups of pathogenic bacteria to make their hardy outer shells -- their defense against the world.
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Mar 25, 2008 |
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Conservative Protestants' Religious Beliefs Contribute to Their Low Wealth, Study Shows
Conservative Protestants tend to save less and accumulate fewer assets than other Americans, and their religious beliefs contribute to their low wealth, according to a new study by a Duke University sociologist.
Mar 25, 2008 |
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Will maple days move from March to January with global warming?
This year, Maple Weekend is March 29-30 since weather patterns are providing good sap flow in the maple trees of northern New York. But by 2080, sugarhouses in northern New York may be humming as early as ...
Mar 25, 2008 |
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Are organic crops as productive as conventional?
Can organic cropping systems be as productive as conventional systems" The answer is an unqualified, “Yes” for alfalfa or wheat and a qualified “Yes most of the time” for corn and soybeans according to research reported by ...
Biology /
Mar 25, 2008 |
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'Digital skills divide' along SES lines, according to new study
A new study from Tufts University shows that while the "digital divide" may be narrowing in terms of access to the Internet, a significant "digital skills divide" is emerging.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 25, 2008 |
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New 'ballast-free ship' could cut costs while blocking aquatic invaders
University of Michigan researchers are investigating a radical new design for cargo ships that would eliminate ballast tanks, the water-filled compartments that enable non-native creatures to sneak into the ...
Mar 25, 2008 |
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Why don't kids walk to school anymore?
Maybe when we were their age, we walked five miles to school, rain or shine. So why don't most children today walk or bike to school?
Mar 25, 2008 |
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New Intel Server Processors: Fewer Watts, High Performance
Intel Corporation has further increased its energy-efficient performance lead today with the introduction of two low-voltage 45 nanometer processors for servers and workstations that run at 50 watts, or just 12.5 watts per ...
Mar 25, 2008 |
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