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Researchers create first chikungunya animal model 
Researchers have developed the first animal model of the infection caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an emerging arbovirus associated with large-scale epidemics that hit the Indian Ocean (especially the French Island of La Réunion) in 2005, later spreading to India, and Italy in 2007.
Researchers have developed the first animal model of the infection caused by chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an emerging arbovirus associated with large-scale epidemics that hit the Indian Ocean (especially the French Island of La Réunion) in 2005, later spreading to India, and Italy in 2007.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Autism Breakthrough: Girl's Writings Explain Her Behavior and Feelings
Doctors Amazed by Carly Fleishman's Ability to Describe the Disorder From the Inside
Doctors Amazed by Carly Fleishman's Ability to Describe the Disorder From the Inside
Health
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Feb 20, 2008, 8:14am
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Animal CSI: Horrendous Pet Crimes
Animal cruelty cases are hard to prosecute because the victims can't talk.
Animal cruelty cases are hard to prosecute because the victims can't talk.
Animals
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:58am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:58am
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Dung happens and helps scientists
When scientists around the world think of dung, they think of Jim Mead. Mead, a researcher at Northern Arizona University, is one of the world's foremost authorities on animal dung, and he's got the poop to prove it.
When scientists around the world think of dung, they think of Jim Mead. Mead, a researcher at Northern Arizona University, is one of the world's foremost authorities on animal dung, and he's got the poop to prove it.
Misc
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Saturday, Feb 16, 2008, 11:57am
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When Grizzlies Ruin Eden, Moose Take to the Road
Joel Berger’s investigations into the behavior and habits of ungulates have been used to find ways to preserve them and their environments.
Joel Berger’s investigations into the behavior and habits of ungulates have been used to find ways to preserve them and their environments.
What Is the World’s Fastest Animal?
If animals held their own Olympics, there’d be several gold medal winners for speed.
If animals held their own Olympics, there’d be several gold medal winners for speed.
Animals
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Friday, Feb 08, 2008, 10:19am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Friday, Feb 08, 2008, 10:19am
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Barnacles go to great lengths to mate
Compelled to mate, yet firmly attached to the rock, barnacles have evolved the longest penis of any animal for their size - up to 8 times their body length - so they can find and fertilize distant neighbours.
Compelled to mate, yet firmly attached to the rock, barnacles have evolved the longest penis of any animal for their size - up to 8 times their body length - so they can find and fertilize distant neighbours.
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 07, 2008, 9:59am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Feb 07, 2008, 9:59am
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Mendel upended?
How the behavior of an Arabidopsis gene could overturn the classical laws of genetics
How the behavior of an Arabidopsis gene could overturn the classical laws of genetics
Genetics
Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008, 9:45am
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Managing Traffic in the Urban Age
The human species is, at this moment, in the process of becoming a mainly urban animal after a thousand generations spent mainly in rural conditions. Many economists and sociologists see this trend as our potential salvation in a world heading toward 9 billion people, although there are some big ifs.
The human species is, at this moment, in the process of becoming a mainly urban animal after a thousand generations spent mainly in rural conditions. Many economists and sociologists see this trend as our potential salvation in a world heading toward 9 billion people, although there are some big ifs.
Michael Vick Fighting Dogs Get "Rehab" Care
Almost half of the pit bulls rescued from football star Michael Vick's estate last year were allowed their first media appearance this morning at a Utah animal shelter.
Almost half of the pit bulls rescued from football star Michael Vick's estate last year were allowed their first media appearance this morning at a Utah animal shelter.
Misc
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:40pm
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 29, 2008, 1:40pm
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Unlocking The Genetic Mysteries Of E.Coli
The remnants of a Naval ammunition depot are now an animal research center where government scientists are working to unlock secrets contained in the genetic makeup of the cattle. Their focus: the E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria.
The remnants of a Naval ammunition depot are now an animal research center where government scientists are working to unlock secrets contained in the genetic makeup of the cattle. Their focus: the E. coli 0157:H7 bacteria.
Microbiology
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 28, 2008, 11:14am
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Source: CBS News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 28, 2008, 11:14am
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Researchers Seek Animal Test Alternative
So Long Lab Rats? Researchers Seek Test Alternatives, Like Glass Chip That Reacts Like a Human
So Long Lab Rats? Researchers Seek Test Alternatives, Like Glass Chip That Reacts Like a Human
Research
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 28, 2008, 11:14am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Monday, Jan 28, 2008, 11:14am
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FDA downplays long-term impact of animal cloning
Meat and milk products of offspring from the 600 cloned animals in the United States most likely have not entered the nation's food supply, an official with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday, as the agency downplayed the long-term impact of cloning.
Meat and milk products of offspring from the 600 cloned animals in the United States most likely have not entered the nation's food supply, an official with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday, as the agency downplayed the long-term impact of cloning.
Agriculture
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:13am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 25, 2008, 10:13am
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Lookin' Crazy in Love
Psychologist Steven Pinker describes why passionate infatuation, typically associated with unhealthy romantic behavior, may have real advantages for long term commitment.
Psychologist Steven Pinker describes why passionate infatuation, typically associated with unhealthy romantic behavior, may have real advantages for long term commitment.
Psychology
Source: SciAM
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:48am
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Source: SciAM
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:48am
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Growth Hormone: Fountain of Youth or Early Killer?
Growth hormone holds a conflicted status in the world of life extension. Some believe it turns back the clock, with evidence from humans suggesting that hormone treatment reduces fat and boosts muscle. But animal studies show the opposite: mice without growth hormone live significantly longer and are protected against cancer, one of the most deadly diseases of aging.
Growth hormone holds a conflicted status in the world of life extension. Some believe it turns back the clock, with evidence from humans suggesting that hormone treatment reduces fat and boosts muscle. But animal studies show the opposite: mice without growth hormone live significantly longer and are protected against cancer, one of the most deadly diseases of aging.
Health
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Mechanism That Controls Activation Of Stem Cells During Hair Regeneration Identified
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have identified a novel cyclic signaling in the dermis that coordinates stem cell activity and regulates regeneration in large populations of hairs in animal models. The signaling switch involves bone morphogenetic protein (Bmp) pathway, according to the study that will be published in the Jan. 17 issue of the journal Nature.
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have identified a novel cyclic signaling in the dermis that coordinates stem cell activity and regulates regeneration in large populations of hairs in animal models. The signaling switch involves bone morphogenetic protein (Bmp) pathway, according to the study that will be published in the Jan. 17 issue of the journal Nature.
Molecular Biology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:56pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:56pm
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An Eye for Sexual Orientation
Talk about "gaydar." In just a fraction of a second, people can accurately judge the sexual orientation of other individuals by glancing at their faces, according to new research. The finding builds on the growing theory that the subconscious mind detects and probably guides much more of human behavior than is realized.
Talk about "gaydar." In just a fraction of a second, people can accurately judge the sexual orientation of other individuals by glancing at their faces, according to new research. The finding builds on the growing theory that the subconscious mind detects and probably guides much more of human behavior than is realized.
Psychology
Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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How Some Plants And Animals Appear To Defy The Aging Process
The inevitability of the aging process and the onset of senescence - the process of deterioration with age - is a fact of life for most plant and animal species.
The inevitability of the aging process and the onset of senescence - the process of deterioration with age - is a fact of life for most plant and animal species.
Ecology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Amazing Video of World's Toughest Animal
You'd never guess from looking at these clips that the millimeter-long tardigrade is the world's toughest animal, found from deep ocean to Himalayan mountaintops, able to survive at a single degree above absolute zero.
You'd never guess from looking at these clips that the millimeter-long tardigrade is the world's toughest animal, found from deep ocean to Himalayan mountaintops, able to survive at a single degree above absolute zero.
No @#&!, Sherlock: Prehistoric Cave Bears Were Ferocious and Other Obvious Science
That's the most -- or least -- jaw-dropping of the self-evidence science published in 2008. After a holiday lull, these studies -- so very obvious, but so very important -- have returned with a bang. And for some reason, lots of them involve the behavior of adolescent girls.
That's the most -- or least -- jaw-dropping of the self-evidence science published in 2008. After a holiday lull, these studies -- so very obvious, but so very important -- have returned with a bang. And for some reason, lots of them involve the behavior of adolescent girls.
How High Can They Jump? Tiger Strength Reconsidered
A tiger lurked in the tall grass at a park in India as gamekeepers tried to shoot it with a dart gun and missed. The animal suddenly sprang from the grass, sailed through the air and took a swipe at a man sitting on an elephant's back.
A tiger lurked in the tall grass at a park in India as gamekeepers tried to shoot it with a dart gun and missed. The animal suddenly sprang from the grass, sailed through the air and took a swipe at a man sitting on an elephant's back.
Misc
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:33am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:33am
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A Parasite Shows Its Plantlike Side
The single-celled creatures known as protozoans are primitive, exotic, and sometimes just plain weird, resembling animals, plants, or a combination of both. Researchers now report that one animal-like, parasitic protozoan relies on a biochemical pathway that is strikingly plantlike. The discovery could open up a new method of attacking protozoans that cause diseases such as malaria.
The single-celled creatures known as protozoans are primitive, exotic, and sometimes just plain weird, resembling animals, plants, or a combination of both. Researchers now report that one animal-like, parasitic protozoan relies on a biochemical pathway that is strikingly plantlike. The discovery could open up a new method of attacking protozoans that cause diseases such as malaria.
Microbiology
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 1:17pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 1:17pm
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Protein in human hair shows promise for regenerating nerves
In the current issue of Biomaterials, scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reported that in animal studies the protein keratin was able to speed up nerve regeneration and improve nerve function compared to current treatment options.
In the current issue of Biomaterials, scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reported that in animal studies the protein keratin was able to speed up nerve regeneration and improve nerve function compared to current treatment options.
Molecular Biology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 9:45am
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Anxiety May Be Bad for Your Heart
Those Type A go-getters aren't the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported Monday that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of psychological profiles linked to heart disease, including anger or hostility, Type A behavior, and depression.
Those Type A go-getters aren't the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported Monday that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of psychological profiles linked to heart disease, including anger or hostility, Type A behavior, and depression.
Smallpox vaccine alternative identified
Philip Felgner and Huw Davies with the Department of Medicine found that the modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) produced the same antiviral response in human and animal studies as the current smallpox vaccine, Dryvax. The study is part of a national effort to develop a replacement for the Dryvax vaccine, which causes serious complications in some people.
Philip Felgner and Huw Davies with the Department of Medicine found that the modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) produced the same antiviral response in human and animal studies as the current smallpox vaccine, Dryvax. The study is part of a national effort to develop a replacement for the Dryvax vaccine, which causes serious complications in some people.
Healthcare
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:12pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 12:12pm
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Daytime sleep improves memory consolidation
A ninety minute daytime nap helps speed up the process of long term memory consolidation, a recent study conducted by Prof. Avi Karni and Dr. Maria Korman of the Center for Brain and Behavior Research at the University of Haifa found.
A ninety minute daytime nap helps speed up the process of long term memory consolidation, a recent study conducted by Prof. Avi Karni and Dr. Maria Korman of the Center for Brain and Behavior Research at the University of Haifa found.
Neuroscience
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 11:49am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Jan 07, 2008, 11:49am
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Mathematical Tools For Forecasting Stock Market Work For Ecology Too
Animal populations and the stock market are hard to forecast. Both are generated by complicated, interdependent systems.
Animal populations and the stock market are hard to forecast. Both are generated by complicated, interdependent systems.
Ecology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:26pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 05, 2008, 2:26pm
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Your Baby is Watching (and Judging) You
Next time the baby shoots you a dirty look, it might not be gas. Instead, the baby might be really disgusted by your behavior.
Next time the baby shoots you a dirty look, it might not be gas. Instead, the baby might be really disgusted by your behavior.
Development
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Friday, Dec 28, 2007, 1:32pm
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Friday, Dec 28, 2007, 1:32pm
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A Faster Screen for Toxicity
Researchers have made a biochip that could help replace animal testing for new cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Researchers have made a biochip that could help replace animal testing for new cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Healthcare
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:41pm
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Where and why humans made skates out of animal bones
Archaeological evidence shows that bone skates (skates made of animal bones) are the oldest human powered means of transport, dating back to 3000 BC. Why people started skating on ice and where is not as clear, since ancient remains were found in several locations spread across Central and North Europe.
Archaeological evidence shows that bone skates (skates made of animal bones) are the oldest human powered means of transport, dating back to 3000 BC. Why people started skating on ice and where is not as clear, since ancient remains were found in several locations spread across Central and North Europe.
Archaeology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:40pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 27, 2007, 2:40pm
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