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Genes linked with lupus are revealed, giving hope for new treatments
Scientists have identified a number of genes involved in Lupus, a devastating autoimmune disease, in new research published today in the journal Nature Genetics.
Scientists have identified a number of genes involved in Lupus, a devastating autoimmune disease, in new research published today in the journal Nature Genetics.
Genetics
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Skin care: new research into scar-free healing
New research from the University of Bristol shows that by suppressing one of the genes that normally switches on in wound cells, wounds can heal faster and reduce scarring. This has major implications not just for wound victims but also for people who suffer organ tissue damage through illness or abdominal surgery.
New research from the University of Bristol shows that by suppressing one of the genes that normally switches on in wound cells, wounds can heal faster and reduce scarring. This has major implications not just for wound victims but also for people who suffer organ tissue damage through illness or abdominal surgery.
Molecular Biology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Wanted: Queen Bee Seeks Harem of Male Dancers
Honeybee queens have sex with harems of males apparently to give birth to much better dancers, research now reveals.
Honeybee queens have sex with harems of males apparently to give birth to much better dancers, research now reveals.
Animal Behavior
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Sweden to Study Belching Cows
A Swedish university has received $590,000 in research funds to measure the greenhouse gases released when cows belch.
A Swedish university has received $590,000 in research funds to measure the greenhouse gases released when cows belch.
Environment
Source: AOL News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:11pm
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Source: AOL News
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:11pm
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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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Research Snuffs Out Notion That Smokeless Tobacco Is Lesser Of Two Evils
Millions of Americans make the New Year’s resolution to stop smoking, but far too many break ranks before Jan. 2. Their dismal success rate has health officials scrambling to come up with easier ways to quit, and many have toyed with the idea that smokeless tobacco could ease the transition off cigarettes.
Millions of Americans make the New Year’s resolution to stop smoking, but far too many break ranks before Jan. 2. Their dismal success rate has health officials scrambling to come up with easier ways to quit, and many have toyed with the idea that smokeless tobacco could ease the transition off cigarettes.
Health
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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How Do Scientists Know the Universe is Expanding?
We thought we’d ask Geza Gyuk, Director of Astronomy at the Adler Planetarium and a research scientist at the University of Chicago. Here's what he said
We thought we’d ask Geza Gyuk, Director of Astronomy at the Adler Planetarium and a research scientist at the University of Chicago. Here's what he said
Physics
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:54pm
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:54pm
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Plant pathogen yields substance to fight neuroblastoma
Drug treatment of neuroblastoma, a tumor of the nervous system in children, poses major problems. Therefore, scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have been searching for substances that are suitable as a basis for developing better drugs. Now they have found a candidate: HC-toxin, which is isolated from a fungal plant pathogen
Drug treatment of neuroblastoma, a tumor of the nervous system in children, poses major problems. Therefore, scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) have been searching for substances that are suitable as a basis for developing better drugs. Now they have found a candidate: HC-toxin, which is isolated from a fungal plant pathogen
Molecular Biology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:59am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:59am
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Report urges study of cell phone health effects
Researchers should study more children and pregnant women in trying to figure out if cell phones or other wireless devices could damage health, the U.S. National Research Council advised
Researchers should study more children and pregnant women in trying to figure out if cell phones or other wireless devices could damage health, the U.S. National Research Council advised
What does a natural stream look like?
Ecologists working to restore streams in the eastern United States have been using a misguided ideal, according to new research.
Ecologists working to restore streams in the eastern United States have been using a misguided ideal, according to new research.
Environment
Source: Nature
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:58am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:58am
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Can hantavirus infection spread among humans?
In connection with last year's epidemic, a research team at Umea University in Sweden has managed for the first time to show that hantavirus exists in human saliva; this raises the question of whether this contagion can spread among humans
In connection with last year's epidemic, a research team at Umea University in Sweden has managed for the first time to show that hantavirus exists in human saliva; this raises the question of whether this contagion can spread among humans
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:57am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:57am
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Recovering from a mass extinction
The full recovery of ecological systems, following the most devastating extinction event of all time, took at least 30 million years, according to new research from the University of Bristol
The full recovery of ecological systems, following the most devastating extinction event of all time, took at least 30 million years, according to new research from the University of Bristol
Evolution
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:57am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Jan 18, 2008, 9:57am
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Researchers are eager to see whether patient-matched stem-cell lines can be produced
A California company has brought human cloning research to a new level with efficient production of cloned human blastocysts — an early stage of embryos.
A California company has brought human cloning research to a new level with efficient production of cloned human blastocysts — an early stage of embryos.
Stem Cells
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Herons persist in Chicago wetlands despite exposure to banned chemicals
Herons nesting in the wetlands of southeast Chicago are still being exposed to chemicals banned in the U.S. in the 1970s, a research team reports. The chemicals do not appear to be affecting the birds’ reproductive success, however.
Herons nesting in the wetlands of southeast Chicago are still being exposed to chemicals banned in the U.S. in the 1970s, a research team reports. The chemicals do not appear to be affecting the birds’ reproductive success, however.
Ecology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Calcium pills 'raise heart risk'
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack in older women, New Zealand research suggests.
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack in older women, New Zealand research suggests.
Healthcare
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:44am
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Stem cells: a national project
Japan is scrambling to harness the promise of Shinya Yamanaka's pioneering work that reprogrammed adult human cells into an embryo-like state. With unprecedented speed, the government is pouring money into developing this home-grown field, some of which will go towards funding a new Yamanaka-headed research centre at Kyoto University.
Japan is scrambling to harness the promise of Shinya Yamanaka's pioneering work that reprogrammed adult human cells into an embryo-like state. With unprecedented speed, the government is pouring money into developing this home-grown field, some of which will go towards funding a new Yamanaka-headed research centre at Kyoto University.
Science Politics
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:43am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:43am
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Island monkeys do not recognize big cat calls
Monkeys living on an island without big cat predators do not show any particular alarm when recorded tiger growls are played to them, according to research by a UC Davis graduate student. The pig-tailed langurs do, however, flee in a hurry from the sound of human voices.
Monkeys living on an island without big cat predators do not show any particular alarm when recorded tiger growls are played to them, according to research by a UC Davis graduate student. The pig-tailed langurs do, however, flee in a hurry from the sound of human voices.
Animal Behavior
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:43am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:43am
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Monkey malaria widespread in humans and potentially fatal
A potentially fatal species of malaria is being commonly misdiagnosed as a more benign form of the disease, thereby putting lives at risk, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and the University Malaysia Sarawak.
A potentially fatal species of malaria is being commonly misdiagnosed as a more benign form of the disease, thereby putting lives at risk, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and the University Malaysia Sarawak.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, 9:48am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, 9:48am
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Global Advances Challenge U.S. Dominance in Science
The United States remains the world leader in scientific and technological innovation, but its dominance is threatened by economic development elsewhere, particularly in Asia.
The United States remains the world leader in scientific and technological innovation, but its dominance is threatened by economic development elsewhere, particularly in Asia.
Why Stress Is Deadly
If you're worried about your health, stop. You're only making it worse. Stress takes its toll on your body, and new research reveals it is even more dangerous than thought.
If you're worried about your health, stop. You're only making it worse. Stress takes its toll on your body, and new research reveals it is even more dangerous than thought.
Health
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, 9:46am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008, 9:46am
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Rwanda's Gishwati Forest selected as site for historic conservation project
The Rwandan government, Great Ape Trust of Iowa and Earthpark have announced that the Gishwati Forest Reserve is the future site of the Rwanda National Conservation Park, setting into motion one of Africa’s most ambitious forest restoration and ecological research efforts ever.
The Rwandan government, Great Ape Trust of Iowa and Earthpark have announced that the Gishwati Forest Reserve is the future site of the Rwanda National Conservation Park, setting into motion one of Africa’s most ambitious forest restoration and ecological research efforts ever.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008, 9:25am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008, 9:25am
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Black Holes Spin Near Speed of Light
Supermassive black holes spin at speeds approaching the speed of light, new research suggests.
Supermassive black holes spin at speeds approaching the speed of light, new research suggests.
Astronomy
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008, 9:24am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 15, 2008, 9:24am
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Aggression as rewarding as sex, food and drugs
New research from Vanderbilt University shows for the first time that the brain processes aggression as a reward - much like sex, food and drugs - offering insights into our propensity to fight and our fascination with violent sports like boxing and football.
New research from Vanderbilt University shows for the first time that the brain processes aggression as a reward - much like sex, food and drugs - offering insights into our propensity to fight and our fascination with violent sports like boxing and football.
Psychology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Jan 14, 2008, 11:01am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Monday, Jan 14, 2008, 11:01am
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Aroma Of Chocolate Chip Cookies Prompts Splurging On Expensive Sweaters
Exposure to something that whets the appetite, such as a picture of a mouthwatering dessert, can make a person more impulsive with unrelated purchases, finds a study from the February 2008 issue of the Journal of Consumer Research. For example, the researchers reveal in one experiment that the aroma of chocolate chip cookies can prompt women on a tight budget to splurge on a new item of clothing.
Exposure to something that whets the appetite, such as a picture of a mouthwatering dessert, can make a person more impulsive with unrelated purchases, finds a study from the February 2008 issue of the Journal of Consumer Research. For example, the researchers reveal in one experiment that the aroma of chocolate chip cookies can prompt women on a tight budget to splurge on a new item of clothing.
Psychology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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Listen: Untangling Knot Formation Critical to DNA
Electrical cables, garden hoses and strands of holiday lights seem to get themselves hopelessly tangled with no help at all. Research at the University of California, San Diego shows how knots form.
Electrical cables, garden hoses and strands of holiday lights seem to get themselves hopelessly tangled with no help at all. Research at the University of California, San Diego shows how knots form.
Molecular Biology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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NIH Announces Public-Access Policy
Starting in April, most U.S. biomedical scientists will have to send copies of their accepted, peer-reviewed manuscripts to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) for posting in a free archive. If they don't, they could have trouble renewing their grants or even lose research funding.
Starting in April, most U.S. biomedical scientists will have to send copies of their accepted, peer-reviewed manuscripts to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) for posting in a free archive. If they don't, they could have trouble renewing their grants or even lose research funding.
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Sunday, Jan 13, 2008, 3:14pm
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Do antihistamines make allergies worse?
Taking antihistamines can be a great way to fight off an allergic attack. But new research suggests it also might also make the next attack come on stronger.
Taking antihistamines can be a great way to fight off an allergic attack. But new research suggests it also might also make the next attack come on stronger.
Molecular Biology
Source: Nature
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:34am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:34am
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Researchers make nano-scale DNA research tool
U.S. researchers have made a very small research tool that may one day help scientists probe the activity of genes and proteins in a single cell, they said on Thursday, opening the door to a new realm of genetic research.
U.S. researchers have made a very small research tool that may one day help scientists probe the activity of genes and proteins in a single cell, they said on Thursday, opening the door to a new realm of genetic research.
Molecular Biology
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:33am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Friday, Jan 11, 2008, 10:33am
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Africa 'being drained of doctors'
Many African countries now have more doctors and nurses working in richer countries abroad than they have at home, research shows.
Many African countries now have more doctors and nurses working in richer countries abroad than they have at home, research shows.
Healthcare
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 1:17pm
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 10, 2008, 1:17pm
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Making Mars a Four Letter Word
In this years Omnibus bill that funds NASA, there is specific language that prohibits "any research, development or demonstration activities related exclusively to the human exploration of Mars." This language, while seemingly benign and innocent, could have a chilling effect on innovation, creativity and science at NASA.
In this years Omnibus bill that funds NASA, there is specific language that prohibits "any research, development or demonstration activities related exclusively to the human exploration of Mars." This language, while seemingly benign and innocent, could have a chilling effect on innovation, creativity and science at NASA.
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