Archive: 05/29/2009
Omega fatty acid balance can alter immunity and gene expression
Using a controlled diet study with human volunteers, researchers may have teased out a biological basis for the increased inflammation observed due to humans' shift in their consumption of omega fatty acids.
May 29, 2009 |
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Global swine flu death toll mounts
Health officials around the world battled Friday to stop the spread of swine flu with schools in Europe closed, as global infections passed the 15,000-mark and more countries announced first cases.
May 29, 2009 |
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Intestinal bacteria associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Intestinal permeability and an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine are both associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). These findings are revealed in a new study in the June issue of Hepatology, a jour ...
May 29, 2009 |
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ID-theft ruling: Set your own fraud alerts
(AP) -- Companies that sell "identity-theft protection" present an alluring but questionable proposition.
May 29, 2009 |
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Molecules which flip into their own mirror image
Catalysts do function, despite the fact that not all the chemical reactions (and partial reactions) which occur are fully understood, including those which take place during the treatment of automobile exhaust. ...
May 29, 2009 |
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World's largest laser opens (w/Video)
Scientists for decades have been hunting for ways to harness the enormous force of the sun and stars to supply energy here on Earth. The National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory may spark the light ...
May 29, 2009 |
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Expanded version of Phytozome.net released
An enhanced version of Phytozome.net, a web portal for comparative plant genomics geared to advance biofuel, food, feed, and fiber research, has been released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Genome Institute ...
May 29, 2009 |
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The clock watcher: Circadian rhythms research is shedding light on the causes of disease and aging
(PhysOrg.com) -- Embedded in our genes is a "clock" that regulates when we sleep, when we are awake and when we eat. This human clock manages what are known as circadian rhythms, 24-hour biological cycles ...
May 29, 2009 |
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Sharp Develops Five-Primary-Color LCD That Faithfully Reproduces Real Surface Colors
Sharp Corporation has developed a five-primary-color display that faithfully reproduces the real surface colors that humans are capable of perceiving. A prototype of this display will be exhibited at the international symposium ...
May 29, 2009 |
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Expert: Obama's cybersecurity response disappointing in scope
President Barack Obama's announcement today (May 29) that he will create a cybersecurity coordinator in the White House with responsibility for information security is a step in the right direction, but more has ...
May 29, 2009 |
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Students exposed to cell phone ringtones score 25 percent worse
(PhysOrg.com) -- A flurry of recent research has documented that talking on a cell phone poses a dangerous distraction for drivers and others whose attention should be focused elsewhere. Now, a new study in ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 29, 2009 |
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Rare disease claims children early
Soon after her second son was born in September 2006, Carolina Alfaro noticed he had trouble nursing. In the following months, Diego was unable to roll over or lift his head when he was laid on a blanket.
May 29, 2009 |
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Debunking myths about warm-ups, eggs
There are so many things to worry about these days. Wouldn't it be nice to cross something off the list? Turns out you can. Researchers have been busy debunking some common medical myths that have been repeated so many times, ...
May 29, 2009 |
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Renewable energy brings modern-day gold rush
Dreams of renewable energy riches have set off a scramble not seen since miners rushed into these surrounding hills in search of shiny nuggets.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
May 29, 2009 |
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Slicing chromosomes leads to new insights into cell division
(PhysOrg.com) -- By using ultrafast laser pulses to slice off pieces of chromosomes and observe how the chromosomes behave, biomedical engineers at the University of Michigan have gained pivotal insights into mitosis, the ...
May 29, 2009 |
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