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Looking at neurons from all sides

A new technique that marries a fast-moving laser beam with a special microscope that look at tissues in different optical planes will enable scientists to get a three-dimensional view of neurons or nerve cells as they interact, ...

Medicine & Health / Research

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Epigenetic research uncovers new targets for modification enzymes

Enzymes regulating genetic expression can be just as important as the genome itself, increasing evidence shows. The expanding field of epigenetics focuses on the multiple influences on DNA and surrounding molecules that determine ...

Biology /

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (13) | comments 0

NASA faces long odds in shuttle schedule

The United States' three-ship space shuttle fleet faces "significant challenges" in its future orbiter work, the U.S. government has warned.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 2.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Research: Gray squirrel at risk in Britain

The gray squirrel population throughout Britain could soon be dominated by a mutant squirrel species whose numbers are dramatically rising, researchers say.

Biology /

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Zoo welcomes rare newborn Somali wild ass

The first Somali wild ass to be born at the St. Louis Zoo arrived earlier this month.

Biology /

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Tests reveal first cancer victim in Norway

DNA and X-ray tests of two bodies dated back to the year 834 have revealed the first case of cancer in the history of Norway, researchers say.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 2

Scientist awaits cicadas' noisy return

Cicadas, the noisy arthropods, are expected to return to eastern Cincinnati this May, a biologist said.

Biology /

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

EPA calls for Miracle-Gro pesticide recall

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered major retailers to pull certain types of Scotts Miracle-Gro products from their shelves.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (10) | comments 2

Did John Wilkes Booth survive?

Two distant relatives of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth want a chance to prove the family legend that he was not killed in a Virginia tobacco barn.

Other Sciences / Other

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (10) | comments 0

Study: Bio-plastic goods not eco-friendly

Bio-plastic goods can still damage the environment by emitting gases that can impact climate change, a study by a British newspaper found.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (16) | comments 1

Second Galileo satellite launched successfully

Designed to provide the whole planet with a highly accurate Global Navigation Satellite System under civilian control, Europe’s Galileo project moved a step closer as a second test satellite was launched successfully ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 27, 2008 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (13) | comments 2


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