Archive: 11/28/2007
Scientists see breast cancer gene activity from outside the body
Center in Philadelphia have used PET imaging to see hyperactive cancer genes inside breast tumors in laboratory animals, marking the first time such gene activity has been observed from outside the body. This technology might ...
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Study: Males should be given HPV vaccine
A U.S. study suggested that, in addition to girls and young women, men and boys should be given the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Nov 28, 2007 |
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FDA issues Myfortic tablets safety alert
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety alert for pregnant patients using the kidney transplant drug Myfortic delayed-release tablets.
Medicine & Health / Medications
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More than 217 U.S. birds species imperiled
The Audubon Society and the American Bird Conservancy have identified 217 U.S. bird species as being the nation's most imperiled.
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High-trauma fractures in older men and women linked to osteoporosis
Researchers at the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Research Institute are challenging a widely held belief that fractures resulting from major trauma, such as automobile accidents, are not related to osteoporosis, ...
Nov 28, 2007 |
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A molecular map for aging in mice
Researchers at the National Institute of Aging and Stanford University have used gene arrays to identify genes whose activity changes with age in 16 different mouse tissues. The study, published November 30 in PLoS Genetics, uses a ...
Biology /
Nov 28, 2007 |
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The Unleveling of Play: Internet Surveillance & Governmental Intrusion
It is estimated that around 25 countries place restrictions on content for citizens utilizing the Internet. Citizens Lab has published a guide for world-wide users to by-pass censors. Additionally, the Lab introduces Psiphon ...
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Cleanup method uses activated carbons to anchor toxins to bottom of the bay
Imagine a Brita filter big enough to clean up San Francisco Bay. Richard Luthy, chair of Stanford's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has a plan to clean polluted sediment at Hunters Point ...
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Exercise may play role in reducing inflammation in damaged skin tissue
In recent years, researchers at the University of Illinois have uncovered a host of reasons for people to remain physically active as they age, ranging from better brain function to improved immune responses.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 28, 2007 |
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New Views of Martian Moons
These two images taken by the Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) show Mars' two small moons, Phobos and Deimos, as seen from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's low orbit around Mars. ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Shift workers most impaired on first night shift following day shifts
Researchers at Harvard Medical School affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have found that the attention of shift workers is most impaired on the first night shift following a string of day shifts. This research appears ...
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Zonbu introduces hassle-free laptop
Silicon Valley company Zonbu has recently announced its newest product: a green laptop that comes with a hassle-free service plan, which includes online tech support and automatic updates.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Enjoy Compact Wireless with Rapid Data Transfers
To cater to users who require a wireless USB solution that is both compact and fast, ASUS has released the ASUS WL-160N – the world’s smallest 802.11n USB 2.0 wireless card. This small and compact marvel supports ...
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Scientists report first findings on key astrophysics problem
In a paper published recently in the journal Nature Physics, an international team of space scientists led by researchers from the University of New Hampshire present findings on the first experimental evidence that points ...
Nov 28, 2007 |
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Research reveals secret to interaction between Earth's core and mantle
Leslie Hayden’s research into deep Earth interactions has led to some important findings, particularly for someone so new to the field, and the scientific world is paying attention. Hayden, a graduate student at Rensselaer ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
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