Rice expert calls for coordination in nanotechnology research
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Oct 31, 2007 |
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Nanotechnology holds great promise for the future of cancer therapy and water treatment, but concerns about the safety of nanoproducts may limit these important technological developments, Vicki Colvin said today in comments ...
Unique pattern of gene expression can indicate acetaminophen overdose
Oct 31, 2007 |
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In a new study, researchers found they could detect toxic levels of acetaminophen in laboratory animals by analyzing gene expression in the blood.
New computer architecture aids emergency response
Technology / Computer Sciences
Oct 31, 2007 |
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Princeton researchers have invented a computer architecture that enables the secure transmission of crucial rescue information to first responders during events such as natural disasters, fires or terrorist attacks.
Halloween 'Ugly Teeth' are recalled
Oct 31, 2007 |
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Wednesday announced the recall of Halloween "Ugly Teeth" party favors because of excessive levels of lead paint.
MIT's 'electronic nose' could detect hazards
Oct 31, 2007 |
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A tiny "electronic nose" that MIT researchers have engineered with a novel inkjet printing method could be used to detect hazards including carbon monoxide, harmful industrial solvents and explosives.
Underestimation of frog numbers causes concern
Biology /
Oct 31, 2007 |
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Frogs are vanishing from all the world's ecosystems with unprecedented speed. It is thought that more than 100 species have died out since 1980 alone.
Caesarean births pose higher risks for mother and baby
Oct 31, 2007 |
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Women having a non-emergency caesarean birth have double the risk of illness or even death compared to a vaginal birth, according to a study from Latin America published today on British Medical Journal website.
Threshold for bowel surgery may be too high, warn experts
Oct 31, 2007 |
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The clinical threshold for undertaking elective surgery to remove part or all of the colon (colectomy) for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be too high, warn researchers in a study published on bmj.com today.
ResearchChannel combines cool technology with hot Seattle bands for amazing interactive demo at SC07
Oct 31, 2007 |
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ResearchChannel, an educational media distribution hub based in Seattle, is using cutting-edge technology to showcase hot Seattle bands and exciting speakers through live interactive concerts at SC07, the international supercomputing ...
HPV early detection test created
Oct 31, 2007 |
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U.S. scientists have developed a technology that can detect a single molecule of the virus associated with female cervical cancer.
Fourth ISS Spacewalk Targeted for Friday
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 31, 2007 |
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Mission managers announced today that the fourth spacewalk of STS-120 is targeted for Friday. This spacewalk was originally scheduled for Thursday and would have involved work on the starboard Solar Alpha ...
Scientists discover genetic variant associated with prostate cancer in African Americans
Oct 31, 2007 |
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Today researchers report a newly identified genetic variation that is linked to higher incidence of prostate cancer in African American men. This study, which emphasizes the importance of characterizing genetic markers associated ...
