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Study Reveals Why Monkeys Shout During Sex
Female monkeys may shout during sex to help their male partners climax, research now reveals.
Female monkeys may shout during sex to help their male partners climax, research now reveals.
Animal Behavior
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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A Budget Too Small
Congress is finishing work on a 2008 budget that's a big disappointment to U.S. scientists
Congress is finishing work on a 2008 budget that's a big disappointment to U.S. scientists
Research
Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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Good genes help racehorses to be winners
Does a racehorse’s success come from its genes? New research shows that genetics really do play an important part in whether a horse will be a winner or a loser on the racetrack. But it also hints that a high stud fee might not guarantee getting the good genes: horse breeders don't always get what they pay for.
Does a racehorse’s success come from its genes? New research shows that genetics really do play an important part in whether a horse will be a winner or a loser on the racetrack. But it also hints that a high stud fee might not guarantee getting the good genes: horse breeders don't always get what they pay for.
Genetics
Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 19, 2007, 9:22am
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Study shows urban sprawl continues to gobble up land
Despite reports to the contrary, urban sprawl has continued to grow significantly for the past several decades, new research suggests.
Despite reports to the contrary, urban sprawl has continued to grow significantly for the past several decades, new research suggests.
Environment
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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Study investigates cannabis use among university students
New information published in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research explores University students’ motivations for using or not using cannabis and found various factors that might encourage use.
New information published in the Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research explores University students’ motivations for using or not using cannabis and found various factors that might encourage use.
Health
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:12am
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Chasing Rainbows
How to make the most of multicolor immunofluorescence
How to make the most of multicolor immunofluorescence
Research
Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:11am
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Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 18, 2007, 11:11am
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Mutation in one gene tied to Lou Gehrig's disease
A mutation in a single gene may raise one's risk of getting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, by as much as 30 percent, offering a potential new target for drug research
A mutation in a single gene may raise one's risk of getting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, by as much as 30 percent, offering a potential new target for drug research
The Birth of Biotech
How one company helped seed San Diego's industry.
How one company helped seed San Diego's industry.
Research
Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 14, 2007, 9:40am
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Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Dec 14, 2007, 9:40am
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Professor Needs More Land for Bodies on Corpse Farm
A top forensic expert tells Wired News what he's learning from the decomposing bodies he keeps at a Tennessee research facility.
A top forensic expert tells Wired News what he's learning from the decomposing bodies he keeps at a Tennessee research facility.
Anthropology
Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:18am
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Does Your Vote Count? Only If it's Early
It really is the early bird that gets the worm, at least in politics. New research out of Brown University shows that the American political process through which we choose the President is "front loaded," with voters in the early primaries having much more clout than voters in later primaries.
It really is the early bird that gets the worm, at least in politics. New research out of Brown University shows that the American political process through which we choose the President is "front loaded," with voters in the early primaries having much more clout than voters in later primaries.
Politics
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Thursday, Dec 13, 2007, 9:17am
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Piddling fish face off threat of competition
Research published today in the online open access journal, BMC Biology, shows that male tilapia fish use pheromones in their urine to fight off competitors and enforce social dominance.
Research published today in the online open access journal, BMC Biology, shows that male tilapia fish use pheromones in their urine to fight off competitors and enforce social dominance.
Animal Behavior
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007, 10:32am
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Spotlight on Mongolian animals
A research expedition to the Mongolian Gobi Desert has returned new insight into odd, endangered and very cute animals — the long-eared jerboa (Euchoreutes naso ) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus ).
A research expedition to the Mongolian Gobi Desert has returned new insight into odd, endangered and very cute animals — the long-eared jerboa (Euchoreutes naso ) and the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus ).
Animal Behavior
Source: Nature
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 11:03am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 11:03am
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Watching Wolfson
In 12 years, the UK institute has produced 600 papers, 6 spin-offs, and 31 patents. Does this mean its unique approach is working?
In 12 years, the UK institute has produced 600 papers, 6 spin-offs, and 31 patents. Does this mean its unique approach is working?
Research
Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 8:38am
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Source: The Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007, 8:38am
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Pathogens Use Previously Undescribed Mechanism To Sabotage Host Immune System
New research identifies a previously unknown enzymatic mechanism that subverts the early host immune response and promotes pathogenicity by manipulating a common signaling pathway in host cells. The research may have important implications for the food industry and for development of new antibiotics.
New research identifies a previously unknown enzymatic mechanism that subverts the early host immune response and promotes pathogenicity by manipulating a common signaling pathway in host cells. The research may have important implications for the food industry and for development of new antibiotics.
Molecular Biology
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Monday, Dec 10, 2007, 9:49am
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Research reveals secrets of alcohol's effect on brain cells
Alcohol triggers the activation of a variety of genes that can influence the health and activity of brain cells, and new research from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City sheds light on how that process occurs.
Alcohol triggers the activation of a variety of genes that can influence the health and activity of brain cells, and new research from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City sheds light on how that process occurs.
Neuroscience
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 09, 2007, 3:33pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 09, 2007, 3:33pm
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Most ancient case of tuberculosis found in 500,000-year-old human
Although most scientists believe tuberculosis emerged only several thousand years ago, new research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals the most ancient evidence of the disease has been found in a 500,000-year-old human fossil from Turkey.
Although most scientists believe tuberculosis emerged only several thousand years ago, new research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals the most ancient evidence of the disease has been found in a 500,000-year-old human fossil from Turkey.
Epidemiology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:41am
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Subliminal smells bias perception about a person's likeability
Anyone who has bonded with a puppy madly sniffing with affection gets an idea of how scents, most not apparent to humans, are critical to a dog’s appreciation of her two-legged friends. Now new research from Northwestern University suggests that humans also pick up infinitesimal scents that affect whether or not we like somebody.
Anyone who has bonded with a puppy madly sniffing with affection gets an idea of how scents, most not apparent to humans, are critical to a dog’s appreciation of her two-legged friends. Now new research from Northwestern University suggests that humans also pick up infinitesimal scents that affect whether or not we like somebody.
Animal Behavior
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:40am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Friday, Dec 07, 2007, 10:40am
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The gene that makes us once bitten, twice shy
Most people tend to learn from their mistakes and avoid making the same blunder twice. Now research reveals a genetic mutation that helps to determine the extent to which certain people are doomed to repeat history.
Most people tend to learn from their mistakes and avoid making the same blunder twice. Now research reveals a genetic mutation that helps to determine the extent to which certain people are doomed to repeat history.
Even Minimal Fitness Can Stave Off Death
If you favor the spectator's seat over the playing field, take note: Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds even a minimal level of fitness cuts the risk of premature death.
If you favor the spectator's seat over the playing field, take note: Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds even a minimal level of fitness cuts the risk of premature death.
Healthcare
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:31am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:31am
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Most sinus infections not helped by antibiotics
Just in time for runny nose season, new research suggests routine sinus infections aren't really helped by antibiotics and other medicine that's often prescribed.
Just in time for runny nose season, new research suggests routine sinus infections aren't really helped by antibiotics and other medicine that's often prescribed.
Healthcare
Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:31am
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Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:31am
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Thumbs Up? Thumbs Down? Moviegoers Follow the Crowd
At the movies, everyone's a critic. But new research suggests individual critiques are not so individualized.
At the movies, everyone's a critic. But new research suggests individual critiques are not so individualized.
Psychology
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:30am
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:30am
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The ghost of research past
Carrots are still taken to prevent cancer, despite clinical results suggesting they don't work.
Carrots are still taken to prevent cancer, despite clinical results suggesting they don't work.
Cancer
Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:29am
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Wednesday, Dec 05, 2007, 10:29am
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Kudzu Plant: Source Of Ozone Pollution?
They say more research is necessary to be sure, but scientists suspect the pesky but aggressive kudzu vine - which each year adds 200 square miles to its turf - might also be causing smog and adding to global warming.
They say more research is necessary to be sure, but scientists suspect the pesky but aggressive kudzu vine - which each year adds 200 square miles to its turf - might also be causing smog and adding to global warming.
Plant Biology
Source: CBS News
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007, 11:20am
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Source: CBS News
Posted on: Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007, 11:20am
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Scientists make videos for the Web
Haim Weizman is a chemist by trade and an Internet moviemaker on the side.
Haim Weizman is a chemist by trade and an Internet moviemaker on the side.
Glaxo's Avandia may increase bone thinning
New research raises the possibility that long-term treatment with the diabetes drug could lead to osteoporosis
New research raises the possibility that long-term treatment with the diabetes drug could lead to osteoporosis
Healthcare
Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 02, 2007, 8:38pm
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Source: CNN.com
Posted on: Sunday, Dec 02, 2007, 8:38pm
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Even today, couples put more emphasis on husband's career
Sociological research has shown that when couples move, the husband's career gets a boost, while the wife's career suffers
Sociological research has shown that when couples move, the husband's career gets a boost, while the wife's career suffers
Sociology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 01, 2007, 1:20pm
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 01, 2007, 1:20pm
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Making Skin Cells Into Stem Cells Minus the Cancer
Shinya Yamanaka, leader of one of two research groups responsible for turning skin cells into embryonic stem cell equivalents, has duplicated his breakthrough without using a gene that made the new cells cancerous.
Shinya Yamanaka, leader of one of two research groups responsible for turning skin cells into embryonic stem cell equivalents, has duplicated his breakthrough without using a gene that made the new cells cancerous.
Stem Cells
Source: Wired
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 01, 2007, 1:20pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 01, 2007, 1:20pm
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California Stem Cell Agency to Fund Non-Embryonic Alternatives
California's stem cell agency plans to spend up to $13 million on research in 2008 to investigate techniques that do not destroy human embryos. It's a shift from the institute's original goal of funding mostly embryonic stem cell research.
California's stem cell agency plans to spend up to $13 million on research in 2008 to investigate techniques that do not destroy human embryos. It's a shift from the institute's original goal of funding mostly embryonic stem cell research.
Stem Cells
Source: Wired
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 01, 2007, 1:19pm
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Source: Wired
Posted on: Saturday, Dec 01, 2007, 1:19pm
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Stem Cell Breakthrough Could Stifle Research
Stem Cells
Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 1:08pm
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Source: LiveScience
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 1:08pm
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Microbiologists in the United States are expressing concern about a government proposal to limit research on several plant pathogens
Microbiology
Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 1:08pm
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Source: Nature
Posted on: Thursday, Nov 29, 2007, 1:08pm
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