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Creepy Or Comforting? South Korea Tracks Smartphones To Curb MERS
The government is trying to strike a balance between doing too little and doing too much to stop an outbreak of the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome. But has it stepped over a line?
The government is trying to strike a balance between doing too little and doing too much to stop an outbreak of the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome. But has it stepped over a line?
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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More Evidence That Parents' Ages Could Influence Autism Risk
A large, international study found that kids born to older parents had higher rates of autism. Having a teen mom or parents with a large gap between their ages also increased the autism odds.
A large, international study found that kids born to older parents had higher rates of autism. Having a teen mom or parents with a large gap between their ages also increased the autism odds.
Our exploration of the solar system is just getting started
Pluto might be the final stop on NASA's Grand Tour, but our visit marks the start of a new wave of exploration of the myriad worlds in our neighbourhood
Pluto might be the final stop on NASA's Grand Tour, but our visit marks the start of a new wave of exploration of the myriad worlds in our neighbourhood
Astronomy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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Eating human brains helped Papua New Guinea tribe resist disease, research shows
The cannibalistic practice helped the Fore tribe develop genetic resistance to a mad cow-like disease. This is useful for scientists studying diseases like dementia
The cannibalistic practice helped the Fore tribe develop genetic resistance to a mad cow-like disease. This is useful for scientists studying diseases like dementia
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 11, 2015, 12:39pm
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Supernova prized by astronomers begins to fade from view
A stellar explosion known as SN 1987A is a favourite among astronomers as it is one of the closest to Earth, but it is now disappearing
A stellar explosion known as SN 1987A is a favourite among astronomers as it is one of the closest to Earth, but it is now disappearing
Astronomy
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015, 10:42am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2015, 10:42am
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As MERS Outbreak Surges, Genetic Tests Show Virus Hasn't Mutated
So the spread of the Middle East respiratory syndrome in South Korea is probably due to other factors, such as a delayed response to the outbreak and poor infection control at hospitals.
So the spread of the Middle East respiratory syndrome in South Korea is probably due to other factors, such as a delayed response to the outbreak and poor infection control at hospitals.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 09, 2015, 10:15am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 09, 2015, 10:15am
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How Europeans brought sickness to the New World
Isolated tribes who emerge today face echoes of the epidemics that began in 1492 and were repeated for centuries
Isolated tribes who emerge today face echoes of the epidemics that began in 1492 and were repeated for centuries
Epidemiology
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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Communication gaps fuel MERS worries in Korea
Government must put numbers in context, WHO expert says
Government must put numbers in context, WHO expert says
Epidemiology
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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First Case of Diphtheria in Spain Since 1986 After Parents Shun Vaccination
One out of every 10 patients dies from complications of the disease's early symptoms
One out of every 10 patients dies from complications of the disease's early symptoms
Epidemiology
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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First evidence of how parents' lives could change children's DNA
A process that wipes egg and sperm cells clean misses some genes out, explaining how your bad habits may affect the DNA of your children and grandchildren
A process that wipes egg and sperm cells clean misses some genes out, explaining how your bad habits may affect the DNA of your children and grandchildren
Genetics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 04, 2015, 5:57pm
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Rebooting the Human Genome
The official map of the human genome can’t tell you everything about your genes. Does graph theory offer a better way?
The official map of the human genome can’t tell you everything about your genes. Does graph theory offer a better way?
Genetics
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015, 9:09am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015, 9:09am
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Green light for Magellan super-scope
Construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope receives the go-ahead, leading to preliminary operations in 2021 or 2022.
Construction of the Giant Magellan Telescope receives the go-ahead, leading to preliminary operations in 2021 or 2022.
Astronomy
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015, 9:09am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015, 9:09am
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So Long, Hyperion, and Thanks for all the Pits
Saturn’s moon Hyperion looks more like a frosted honeycomb or cosmic kitchen sponge
Saturn’s moon Hyperion looks more like a frosted honeycomb or cosmic kitchen sponge
Astronomy
Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015, 9:09am
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Source: National Geographic
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 03, 2015, 9:09am
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Fresh images zoom in on Ceres' cratered surface
New images from NASA's Dawn spacecraft offer the finest detail yet of the dwarf planet
New images from NASA's Dawn spacecraft offer the finest detail yet of the dwarf planet
Astronomy
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, May 29, 2015, 12:43pm
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Friday, May 29, 2015, 12:43pm
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Watch a Superfast Jet of Gas Burst from a Massive Black Hole
It's traveling at 98% the speed of light, from a galaxy 260 million light years away
It's traveling at 98% the speed of light, from a galaxy 260 million light years away
Astronomy
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 8:05am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 8:05am
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Drugs to keep people with HIV alive should be given without delay, trial finds
Scientists find that antiretroviral treatment should be administered before HIV virus has weakened the immune system
Scientists find that antiretroviral treatment should be administered before HIV virus has weakened the immune system
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 8:05am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 8:05am
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White House: ethics of human genome editing needs further review
The White House said on Tuesday the ethical issues associated with gene-editing on the human genome need further study by the scientific community and should not be pursued until issues are resolved.
The White House said on Tuesday the ethical issues associated with gene-editing on the human genome need further study by the scientific community and should not be pursued until issues are resolved.
Genetics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 7:24am
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Scientists find way to create supersized fruit
Discovery of the genetic changes that yield beefsteak tomatoes presents a new route to bigger fruits
Discovery of the genetic changes that yield beefsteak tomatoes presents a new route to bigger fruits
Genetics
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 8:45am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 8:45am
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How Do You Make An Elderly Worm Feel Young Again?
What controls aging? Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon has found a genetic mutation that can more than double the lifespan of a tiny worm, which points to how we might one day significantly extend human life.
What controls aging? Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon has found a genetic mutation that can more than double the lifespan of a tiny worm, which points to how we might one day significantly extend human life.
You And Yeast Have More In Common Than You Might Think
Genetically, at least, not that much has changed in the billion years since you two last shared a relative. Roughly half the 500 genes yeast need for life are interchangeable with the human versions.
Genetically, at least, not that much has changed in the billion years since you two last shared a relative. Roughly half the 500 genes yeast need for life are interchangeable with the human versions.
Avian Flu Outbreak Takes Poultry Producers Into Uncharted Territory
Avian influenza is ravaging poultry flocks across the Upper Midwest. The virus is "doing things we've never seen it do before," and understanding about transmission is very limited, a scientist says.
Avian influenza is ravaging poultry flocks across the Upper Midwest. The virus is "doing things we've never seen it do before," and understanding about transmission is very limited, a scientist says.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Hong Kong Anti-Littering Campaign Uses DNA From Trash to Shame People
Hong Kong produces more than 6.5 million tons of trash each year
Hong Kong produces more than 6.5 million tons of trash each year
Genetics
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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One Man's Lifelong Pursuit of Pluto is About to Get Real
When the New Horizons spacecraft races by the quasi-planetary body, Alan Stern will have finally met his match
When the New Horizons spacecraft races by the quasi-planetary body, Alan Stern will have finally met his match
Astronomy
Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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Source: Smithsonian
Posted on: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 7:50am
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She's Got One Of The Toughest Diseases To Cure. And She's Hopeful
Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a growing problem. It's spread through the air. It can kill you. And it's incredibly difficult to treat. But a program in Peru shows that the disease can be cured.
Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a growing problem. It's spread through the air. It can kill you. And it's incredibly difficult to treat. But a program in Peru shows that the disease can be cured.
Epidemiology
Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: NPR
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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The Story of Hubble’s First Photo—25 Years Later
There were a lot of reasons that first picture was so unremarkable
There were a lot of reasons that first picture was so unremarkable
Astronomy
Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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Source: TIME Magazine
Posted on: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 8:02am
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U.S. science leaders to tackle ethics of gene-editing technology
The leading U.S. scientific organization, responding to concerns expressed by scientists and ethicists, has launched an ambitious initiative to recommend guidelines for new genetic technology that has the potential to create "designer babies."
The leading U.S. scientific organization, responding to concerns expressed by scientists and ethicists, has launched an ambitious initiative to recommend guidelines for new genetic technology that has the potential to create "designer babies."
Genetics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Are we products of nature or nurture? Science answers age-old question
Twin studies collated over the past 50 years reveal human traits and disease are almost equally determined by genetic and environmental factors
Twin studies collated over the past 50 years reveal human traits and disease are almost equally determined by genetic and environmental factors
Genetics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, May 19, 2015, 8:20am
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Man who died 1,500 years ago may have brought leprosy strain to UK
Scientists have diagnosed strain of leprosy on man from Scandinavia who died in Essex in the fifth or early sixth century
Scientists have diagnosed strain of leprosy on man from Scandinavia who died in Essex in the fifth or early sixth century
Epidemiology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9:58am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, May 14, 2015, 9:58am
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Seasons May Tweak Genes That Trigger Some Chronic Diseases
Genes linked to inflammation are more active in winter, a study hints. That might partly explain why some diseases, including Type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to start then.
Genes linked to inflammation are more active in winter, a study hints. That might partly explain why some diseases, including Type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, are more likely to start then.
How DNA sequencing is transforming the hunt for new drugs
Drug manufacturers have begun amassing enormous troves of human DNA in hopes of significantly shortening the time it takes to identify new drug candidates, a move some say is transforming the development of medicines.
Drug manufacturers have begun amassing enormous troves of human DNA in hopes of significantly shortening the time it takes to identify new drug candidates, a move some say is transforming the development of medicines.
Genetics
Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 8:03am
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Source: Reuters
Posted on: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 8:03am
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