Archive: 12/27/2006
Brain exercise gives mind a workout
A surge of new brain exercise products is offering baby boomers the hope of sharper minds, The New York Times reported Wednesday.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Hand transplant patient wiggles fingers
A hand transplant patient in Spain is wiggling her fingers less than a month after receiving two new hands, El Pais newspaper reported Wednesday.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Feed birds your Christmas leftovers
Christmas dinner leftovers may be beneficial to the birds in the garden, Britain's Royal Society for the Protection of Birds said.
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Dec 27, 2006 |
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Whooping cranes make a strong comeback
The yearly migration of the whooping cranes has returned them to Texas's Aransas National Wildlife refugee with 237 of the birds returning.
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Dec 27, 2006 |
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Hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Russia
The Voronezh region of central Russia is once again seeing an epidemic of hemorrhagic fever, this time affecting the kidneys.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Jefferson researchers uncover new way nature turns genes on and off
Peering deep within the cells of fruit flies, developmental biologists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia may have discovered a new way that genes are turned on and off during development. ...
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Polar bear may be listed as 'endangered'
The Bush administration is calling for polar bears to be listed as a threatened species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Pet owners are sick more often and exercise less than other working aged people
A common perception is that pet owner is a young person who is full of action, exercises a lot, and actively plays with a pet, particularly with a dog. The reality is different, however.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Incidence of stroke decreases over last 50 years
The incidence of stroke in the U.S. over the past 50 years has declined, although the severity of stroke has not, according to a study in the December 27 issue of JAMA.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Study identifies glucose 'sensor' that plays dual role in glucose metabolism and fat synthesis
In the study, glucose is shown to stimulate the activity of the Liver X Receptors (LXR) a and b, The LXRs act as sensors of dietary components, orchestrating the body's response to nutrients such as oxysterols (short-lived ...
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Samsung Reveals Industry's First Gigabit-density Mobile DRAM
Samsung Electronics announced that it has developed the industry's first one gigabit (Gb) Mobile DRAM (dynamic random access memory) for mobile products, using 80nm process technology.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Banner year for cybercrime
This was a year for the record books for computer crime with 2007 likely even more dire, Wednesday's Washington Post reported.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Spirit Tests New Computer Smarts
Spirit is healthy and conducting scientific analysis of a rock target known as "Palma." During the past week, Spirit tested some new software sequences, including a "watch for dust devil" command and an automatic ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Study shows jet lag may be harmful
A study done on mice has shown that jet lag may not only be a nuisance to frequent fliers but it could be al health risk.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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Nordic walking taking root in Japan
Japan's newest fitness craze, Nordic walking, has onlookers puzzled as to why people are walking with ski poles when there is no snow.
Dec 27, 2006 |
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