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Heavy metal paradox could point toward new therapy for Lou Gehrig's disease

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New discoveries have been made about how an elevated level of lead, which is a neurotoxic heavy metal, can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease - findings that could point the way ...


Researchers uncover chemical basis for extra 'quality control' in protein production

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Dec 09, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

December 9, 2009 -Even small errors made by cells during protein production can have profound disease effects, and nature has developed ways to uncover these mistakes and correct them. Though in the case of one essential ...


Report: Arizonans make good neighbors, but not good citizens

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Polls consistently show that Arizonans take pride in their state, enjoy their quality of life, and like and trust their neighbors. Yet despite such positive outlooks, the percentage of Arizona citizens who ...


Superior Super Earths

Superior Super Earths

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Nov 30, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (55) | comments 15

Super Earths are named for their size, but these planets - which range from about 2 to 10 Earth masses - could be superior to the Earth when it comes to sustaining life. They could also provide an answer to ...


A view of the Swiss Alps at Matterhorn

Sunshine speeded 1940s Swiss glacier melt: scientists

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 4

A surge in sunshine more than 60 years ago helped Swiss mountain glaciers melt faster than today, even though warmer average temperatures are being recorded now, Swiss researchers said Monday.


Scientists discover how the brain encodes memories at a cellular level

Scientists discover how the brain encodes memories at a cellular level

Medicine & Health / Research

created Dec 23, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (32) | comments 16

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have made a major discovery in how the brain encodes memories. The finding, published in the December 24 issue of the journal Neuron, could eventually lead to the development ...


Negative emotions outweigh intent to exercise at health clubs

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Time and time again, it has been documented that regular exercise has many health benefits including lowering risks associated with the comorbidities of obesity. With only 30% of Americans trying to lose weight meeting the ...


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The Queen and I: How autistic brain distinguishes oneself from others

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Dec 14, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have discovered that the brains of individuals with autism are less active when engaged in self-reflective thought. The study published today in the journal Brain provid ...


Proposed Spacetime Structure Could Provide Hints for Quantum Gravity Theory

Proposed Spacetime Structure Could Provide Hints for Quantum Gravity Theory

Physics / Quantum Physics

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (55) | comments 16 feature

(PhysOrg.com) -- Spacetime, which consists of three dimensions of space and one time dimension, is such a large, abstract concept that scientists have a very difficult time understanding and defining it. Moreover, ...


LST builds first global nanotech regulation database

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Dec 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A global database of government documents on nanotechnology is being launched by three law professors at Arizona State University who, with their colleagues in Australia and Belgium, have corralled and organized ...



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