Researchers conduct first molecular simulation of a long DNA strand

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It turns out that sequencing the human genome--determining the order of DNA building blocks--has not completely cracked the code of how DNA directs various cellular processes. In addition to the sequence of the base pairs, the instructions are in the packaging--how DNA is folded within a cell.


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Report says dietary supplements for horses, dogs and cats need better regulation

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The growing use of animal dietary supplements has raised several concerns, including the safety of specific supplements and the approaches taken to determine their safeness. A new National Research Council report, requested ...

Americans need to save paycheck-to-paycheck

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Americans are better at saving money when they set goals in the near future -- such as next month -- rather than the more distant future, according to a new study by researchers at Rice University and Old Dominion University. ...

Rare leopards found in Borneo forest: researcher

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A new population of rare leopard has been found living in thick forests on the Indonesian half of Borneo island, a researcher said Thursday.

New Zealand's colossal squid defies legends: scientists

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New Zealand's mysterious colossal squid, the largest of the feared and legendary species ever caught, was not the T-Rex of the oceans but a lethargic blob, new research suggests.

Australian officials to euthanize baby whale

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(AP) -- An Australian environmental official says an abandoned baby whale that has been attempting to suckle boats in the waters off north Sydney will be euthanized.
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