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Software for solving life-threatening medical puzzles
Nov 11, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- New software is under development that doctors hope will help them identify brain tumours in children that will grow aggressively.
RIT scholars explore the impact of imaging on our reality
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Nov 09, 2009 |
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Imaging is the use of machines to enhance humans' ability to perceive things, often by producing visible phenomena that cannot be seen with the naked eye. But, can imaging technology distort reality and even change what humans ...
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Canadians finding it tough to shake the salt habit
Nov 17, 2009 |
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Canadians know that too much salt isn't good for their diets, but half still continue to shake it on, according to a new study by University of Alberta researchers.
Study Examines Racial 'Blind Spots' in Chicago Area Communities
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Nov 30, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Racial residential segregation in the Chicago area may be perpetuated by a lack of knowledge of communities across racial lines, according to a new study led by a University of Illinois at Chicago researcher.
Technique finds gene regulatory sites without knowledge of regulators
Nov 19, 2009 |
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A new statistical technique developed by researchers at the University of Illinois allows scientists to scan a genome for specific gene-regulatory regions without requiring prior knowledge of the relevant transcription factors. ...
Second Planned Extrication Drive is Straight Ahead Again
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Nov 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Because the first extrication drive for Spirit, on Sol 2088 (Nov. 17), stopped as soon as it began due to an exceeded tilt limit, the plan for an extrication drive on Sol 2090 (Nov. 19) wil ...
Book by UC Riverside biologist explains Darwin's 'Origin of Species'
Nov 09, 2009 |
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Many people have tried to read Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species," whose publication celebrates its 150th anniversary this month, but gave up.
Marine ecosystems get a climate form guide
Nov 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The first-ever Australian benchmark of climate change impacts on marine ecosystems and options for adaptation is being released in Brisbane today.
Videos can help cancer patients choose level of care they prefer
Dec 02, 2009 |
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Patients with terminal brain cancer who watched a brief video illustrating options for end-of-life care were significantly more likely to indicate a preference for comfort measures only than were patients who listened to ...
Source: Stephanopoulos offered 'GMA' job
Dec 04, 2009 |
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(AP) -- An executive with knowledge of the negotiations says ABC News has offered George Stephanopoulos (STEFF'-uh-nop-oh-luss) the job of "Good Morning America" co-anchor, although ABC's political expert ...
Researchers find a weak link in cancer cell armor
Nov 11, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Professor Robert Weiss has found that when two particular genes are inhibited, cancer cells are destroyed at a greater rate. The study is published in the Nov. 9 issue of PNAS.
Simulated training for ultrasound-guided procedures improves safety without risk to patients
Nov 29, 2009 |
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Using mannequins to teach doctors-in-training how to do ultrasound-guided procedures is an effective way to improve their skills without compromising patient care and safety, according to a new study from ...
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