Archive: 05/27/2008
No association found between vitamin D concentration in blood and risk of prostate cancer
High vitamin D concentration in the blood is not associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer, researchers report in an article published online May 27 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
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Team identifies new cancer stem cell driving metastatic tumors
The molecular profile of cancer stem cells that initiate metastatic colon tumors is significantly different from those responsible for primary tumors, according to new research from a team at Weill Cornell Medical College.
May 27, 2008 |
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Structure of salt lake archaeal virus solved in Finland
Researchers at the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Virus Research at University of Helsinki’s Institute of Biotechnology have solved the structure of archaeal virus SH1 to the resolution of one nanometer. The results that ...
Biology /
May 27, 2008 |
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Combining exercise with hormone could prevent weight gain
Once heralded as a promising obesity treatment, the hormone leptin lost its fat-fighting luster when scientists discovered overweight patients were resistant to its effects. But pairing leptin with just a minor amount of ...
May 27, 2008 |
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Estrogen helps drive distinct, aggressive form of prostate cancer
Using a breakthrough technology, researchers led by a Weill Cornell Medical College scientist have pinpointed the hormone estrogen as a key player in about half of all prostate cancers.
May 27, 2008 |
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DNA Fingerprinting Identifies Bean in Patent Dispute
A UC Davis plant scientist played a key role in settling a controversial intellectual property dispute that resulted in the recent rejection of a nine-year-old U.S. patent for a common yellow bean that originated in Mexico.
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Prevalence of obesity among US children and teens does not increase
There was no significant increase in the prevalence of obese children and teens in the U.S. between 1999 and 2006, in contrast to the increase that had been reported in prior years, according to a study in the May 28 issue ...
May 27, 2008 |
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The secret behind silkworm's hardy stomachs
Silkworms have a unique ability to eat toxic mulberry leaves without feeling ill, and researchers have come one step closer to understanding why: silkworms contain a special digestive enzyme that is not affected ...
Biology /
May 27, 2008 |
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Discovery Set for Saturday Launch to Space Station
Space shuttle Discovery is in place at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A and remaining work is on schedule for liftoff May 31 at 5:02 p.m. EDT.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 27, 2008 |
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NASA Mars Lander Prepares to Move Arm
NASA's Phoenix Lander is ready to begin moving its robotic arm, first unlatching its wrist and then flexing its elbow. Mission scientists are eager to move Phoenix's robotic arm, for that arm will deliver ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 27, 2008 |
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Robots go Where Scientists Fear to Tread
Scientists are diligently working to understand how and why the world’s ice shelves are melting. While most of the data they need (temperatures, wind speed, humidity, radiation) can be obtained by satellite, ...
May 27, 2008 |
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Brain cells help neighboring nerves regenerate
Researchers have uncovered a completely unexpected way that the brain repairs nerve damage, wherein cells known as astrocytes deliver a protective protein to nearby neurons.
May 27, 2008 |
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Powerful emotions affect how voters seek political information
Angry and anxious voters tend to tune into the presidential race but their strong emotions might actually distract them from paying attention to the facts.
May 27, 2008 |
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Carbon nanoribbons could make smaller, speedier computer chips
Stanford chemists have developed a new way to make transistors out of carbon nanoribbons. The devices could someday be integrated into high-performance computer chips to increase their speed and generate less ...
May 27, 2008 |
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Regulatory B cells exist -- and pack a punch
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered definitive evidence that a small but potent subset of immune system B cells is able to regulate inflammation.
May 27, 2008 |
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