New insights into autoimmunity and depression
Feb 27, 2007 |
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Systemic lupus erythomatosus (SLE), often simply called lupus, is a complex autoimmune disease marked by joint pain, skin rashes, extreme fatigue, and depression, among other symptoms. Some studies have described a possible ...
Hail damages Atlantis space shuttle's external fuel tank
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 27, 2007 |
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A strong thunderstorm with hail passed through NASA's Kennedy Space Center launch complex area about 5 p.m. EST Monday. The remote cameras indicate some damage to the external tank, but a full assessment on ...
Nectar is not a simple soft drink
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Feb 27, 2007 |
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The sugar-containing nectar secreted by plants and consumed by pollinators shares a number of similarities to fitness drinks, including ingredients such as amino acids and vitamins. In addition to these components, nectar ...
Big storms more important than thought
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Feb 27, 2007 |
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U.S. researchers have determined typhoons and hurricanes are the dominant cause of mixing between the Earth's troposphere and stratosphere.
Sony Announces New W-Series Cameras, Brings HD Photo Viewing
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 27, 2007 |
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Sony Electronics today announced a new line of digital cameras featuring a high-definition component output. These new Cyber-shot W-series cameras offer direct connection to a High-Definition TV, which is ideal ...
Atlantis Rolls Back From Launch Pad
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 27, 2007 |
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NASA officials have confirmed that Atlantis Space Shuttle will roll back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for further assessment after yesterday's hail storm. Additional details will be available later today.
Mars Express and Venus Express operations extended
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 27, 2007 |
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ESA's Mars Express and Venus Express missions, to explore our nearest neighbour planets Mars and Venus respectively, will continue to operate until early-May 2009. The decision was unanimously taken by ESA's ...
Researchers safely regenerate failing mouse hearts with programmed embryonic stem cells
Feb 27, 2007 |
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Mayo Clinic researchers have safely transplanted cardiac preprogrammed embryonic stem cells into diseased hearts of mice successfully regenerating infarcted heart muscle without precipitating the growth of a cancerous tumor ...
Fruit fly hearts similar to human hearts
Feb 27, 2007 |
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U.S. scientists say Drosophila fruit fly research may lead to new treatments for heart disease, the leading cause of death in industrialized nations.
New study demonstrates nicotine's role in smoking behavior
Feb 27, 2007 |
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Tobacco dependence is the leading cause of mortality in Canada. Although most smokers express a desire to stop smoking, only a small number are able to succeed. A new study from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health ...
Bioengineer advances survival, promise of adult stem cells
Biology /
Feb 27, 2007 |
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MIT researchers have developed a technique to encourage the survival and growth of adult stem cells, a step that could help realize the therapeutic potential of such cells.
Smoking increases risk of TB infection, study finds
Feb 27, 2007 |
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People who smoke have a greater risk of becoming infected with tuberculosis (TB) and of having that infection turn into active TB disease, according to an analysis by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.
Space station safety report is issued
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 27, 2007 |
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The International Space Station Safety Task Force issued its final report Tuesday, giving good marks to station safety and crew health issues.
NASA undersea mission planned for May
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 27, 2007 |
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NASA said it will send two physicians and two astronauts into the ocean off Florida to test space medicine concepts and moon-walking techniques.
Scientist designs language development toy for autistic children
Feb 27, 2007 |
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Helma van Rijn has developed a toy that uses a new method for teaching words to autistic children. She developed this toy as part of her graduation project at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design ...
