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UV Exposure Has Increased Over the Last 30 Years, but Stabilized Since the Mid-1990s
NASA scientists analyzing 30 years
of satellite data have found that
the amount of ultraviolet
radiation reaching Earth's surface
has increased markedly over the
... > full story
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Golden Bullet for Cancer? Nanoparticles Provide Targeted Version of Photothermal Therapy for Cancer
Nanocages that efficiently convert
light to heat are the basis for a
targeted form of phototherapy that
would destroy tumors without
making cancer patients sick. ... > full story
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Super Supernova: White Dwarf Star System Exceeds Mass Limit
Astronomers have, for the first
time, measured the mass of a type
of supernova thought to belong to
a unique subclass and confirmed
that it surpasses what was
believed to be an upper mass
... > full story
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3-D Cell Culture: Making Cells Feel Right at Home, Suspended in Magnetic Fields
New research takes aim at a
biological icon: the
two-dimensional petri dish.
Scientists have found a simple way
to suspend cells in magnetic
fields so they grow into
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New Hand Bacteria Study Holds Promise for Forensics Identification
Forensic scientists may soon have
a valuable new item in their
toolkits -- a way to identify
individuals using unique, telltale
types of hand bacteria left behind
on objects like keyboards and
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One Gene Lost = One Limb Regained? Scientists Demonstrate Mammalian Regeneration Through a Single Gene Deletion
The absence of a single gene,
called p21, confers a healing
potential in mice long thought to
be reserved only for creatures
like flatworms, sponges, and some
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Freshwater Polyp Hydra Genome Sequenced: Survey Finds Genes Linked to Huntington's, Alzheimer's
An international team of
scientists have sequenced the
genome of Hydra, a freshwater
polyp that's been a staple of
biological research for 300 years. ... > full story
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When Did the First 'Modern' Human Beings Appear in the Iberian Peninsula?
New research has stirred up
scientific debate about the
appearance of the first "modern"
human beings on the Iberian
Peninsula and their possible
bearing on the extinction of the
... > full story
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Fossil of Early Terrestrial Amphibian Discovered
Researchers have described a new
carnivorous amphibian from western
Pennsylvania. The
300-million-year-old remarkably
preserved fossil is one of few
amphibians displaying evidence of
a land-based life history so early
... > full story
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Unlocking the Opium Poppy's Biggest Secret: Genes That Make Codeine, Morphine
Researchers have discovered the
unique genes that allow the opium
poppy to make codeine and
morphine, opening the door to
alternate methods of producing
these effective painkillers either
... > full story
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- UV Exposure Up Over 30 Years, Stablized Now
- Nanoparticles: Golden Bullet for Cancer?
- Super Supernova Exceeds Upper Mass Limit
- 3-D Cell Culture Based on Magnetic Levitation
- Hand Bacteria: Promise for Forensics Identification
- Mammalian Regeneration Via Single Gene Deletion
- Genome of Freshwater Polyp Hydra Sequenced
- First Modern Humans in Iberia: When?
- Fossil of Early Terrestrial Amphibian Found
- Poppy Genes That Make Codeine, Morphine ID'd
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New Hormone Treatment Shows Potential to Reverse Infertility
March 16, 2010 — Twice weekly injections of the hormone kisspeptin may provide a new treatment to restore fertility in some women. The findings show that twice-weekly injections of kisspeptin can lead to increases in ... > full story -
Robot Teaches Stroke Survivors
March 16, 2010 — Shaking hands with a robotic arm could be a new way to help stroke patients learn to use their arms again. Researchers report a pilot trial of the "Braccio di Ferro" (iron arm) robot in 10 ... > full story -
Keeping Up With the Neighbors Speeds Vaccine Use
March 16, 2010 — Researchers have conducted an analysis of worldwide use of Haemophilus influenza Type b vaccine (Hib) to determine what factors influenced a nation's adoption of the vaccine. The study found that a ... > full story -
An Express-Lane for the Internet
March 16, 2010 — The Internet is expected to be inundated in the future with billions of gigabytes (or exabytes) of data as high-definition video and other bandwidth-busting downloads become the norm. The cost of ... > full story -
Family Mealtimes Help Children With Asthma Breathe Easier, Study Says
March 16, 2010 — Children who have asthma are at high risk for separation anxiety, but a new study has found a home remedy that parents can use -- regular family ... > full story
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Female Sex Chromosomes, Not Just Hormones, Help Regulate Blood Pressure
March 16, 2010 — Researchers have determined that something in female sex chromosomes appears to trigger a rise in blood pressure after the onset of menopause. This finding challenges the current belief that sex ... > full story -
Monkeys Choose Variety for Variety's Sake
March 16, 2010 — Given a choice between spending a token to get their absolute favorite food or spending it to have a choice from a buffet of options, capuchin monkeys will opt for ... > full story -
Surgeons Use Neck Muscle, Surrounding Tissue as Lip Implant
March 16, 2010 — Augmenting the lips with grafts of muscle and connective tissue from the neck appears to result in improved appearance for at least two years, according to a new ... > full story -
Formula for Making Teeth Will Soon Be Found, Researchers Say
March 16, 2010 — Each cusp of our teeth is regulated by genes which carefully control the development. A similar genetic puzzle also regulates the differentiation of our other organs and of all living organisms. ... > full story -
March Madness: Bracket Seedings Irrelevant After Sweet Sixteen Round
March 16, 2010 — For the average college basketball fan looking for an edge in a March Madness office pool, an expert in statistics and data analysis has some advice on how to pick winners: After the Sweet Sixteen ... > full story
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Erectile Dysfunction Strong Predictor of Death, Cardiovascular Outcomes
March 16, 2010 — Men with cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction (ED) are at higher risk for death from all causes and also are more likely to suffer cardiovascular death, heart attack, stroke and heart ... > full story -
Babies Are Born to Dance, New Research Shows
March 16, 2010 — A study of infants finds they respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech. The research suggest that babies may be born with a predisposition to move rhythmically ... > full story -
New Avenue for Developing Treatments for Genetic Muscle-Wasting Disease
March 16, 2010 — Scientists have identified a promising new approach for developing drugs to treat Spinal muscular atrophy, the leading inherited cause of death in infants and toddlers. They have found that an enzyme ... > full story -
Computational Feat Speeds Finding of Genes to Milliseconds Instead of Years
March 16, 2010 — Like a magician who says, "Pick a card, any card," computer scientist Debashis Sahoo seemed to be offering some kind of trick when he asked researchers to pick any two genes already known to be ... > full story -
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Resource ShortageToday's Youth Aren't 'Ego-Driven Slackers' After All
March 16, 2010 — Today's youth are generally not the self-centered, antisocial slackers that previous research has made them out to be, according to a provocative new ... > full story
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Fruit Flies and Test Tubes Open New Window on Alzheimer's Disease
March 16, 2010 — Scientists have discovered a molecule that can prevent a toxic protein involved Alzheimer's disease from building up in the brain. They found that in test tube studies the molecule not only prevents ... > full story -
Chemical in Bananas Identified as Potent Inhibitor of HIV Infection
March 16, 2010 — A potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a new ... > full story -
How Muscle Cells Control Fatty Acid Uptake
March 16, 2010 — A new study shows that the blood vessels and muscles of the heart can regulate the uptake of fatty acids that we ingest through meat, milk products and other food. The researchers have also ... > full story -
Controlling Structure on the Nanoscale Could Lead to Better Superconductors
March 16, 2010 — A new experiment shows how adjacent regions affect each other in superconductors, and suggests ways that the materials could be improved by controlling their nanoscopic ... > full story -
Exploring Status Quo Bias in the Human Brain
March 16, 2010 — The more difficult the decision we face, the more likely we are not to act, according to new research by scientists that examines the neural pathways involved in "status quo bias" in the human ... > full story
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Studies Reveal Substantial Increases in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers
March 16, 2010 — Both new diagnoses and a history of non-melanoma skin cancer appear to have become increasingly common, and the disease affects more individuals than all other cancers combined, according to two new ... > full story -
Diabetes' Link to Eating Disorders Explored
March 16, 2010 — Diabetics, under the gun to better manage their disease by controlling their food intake and weight, may find themselves in the sticky wicket of needing treatment that makes them hungry, researchers ... > full story -
Palpable Breast Cancers Are More Common in Women Not Undergoing Annual Mammography
March 16, 2010 — New research findings indicate that some breast cancers continue to be detected as a palpable lump rather than being found through mammographic screening. Patients who presented with palpable tumors ... > full story -
Yellow Fever Strikes Monkey Populations in South America
March 16, 2010 — A group of Argentine scientists have announced that yellow fever is the culprit in a 2007-2008 die-off of howler monkeys in northeastern Argentina, a finding that underscores the importance of paying ... > full story -
Trauma of War Doubles Asthma Risk Among Civilians
March 16, 2010 — Living through the trauma of war seems to increase the risk of developing asthma, suggests new ... > full story
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Neuroimaging Study Describes Alzheimer's Disease-Like Changes in Elderly People Without the Disease
March 16, 2010 — Researchers have related the findings that are emerging from PET-PIB imaging to changes in the function of brain ... > full story -
Bt Protein Found Effective Against Parasitic Roundworm Infections
March 16, 2010 — Biologists have discovered that a protein from a soil bacterium used to kill insects naturally on organic crops is a highly effective treatment for intestinal parasitic ... > full story -
Birth Defects
Down's Syndrome
Human Biology
Disorders and Syndromes
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Children's HealthResearchers Uncover New Data About Protein Function in Joubert Syndrome
March 16, 2010 — Researchers in Ireland have gained new understanding of the role played by the cilial protein Arl13b in Joubert syndrome (JS), a rare disorder characterized by developmental delay, mental ... > full story -
Potential CITES Trade Ban for Rare Salamander Underscores Wildlife E-Commerce
March 16, 2010 — A little-known Iranian salamander is poised to become the first example of a species requiring international government protection because of e-commerce -- a major threat to endangered wildlife that ... > full story -
Young Britons See Significantly More Smoking in Movies Than US Peers
March 16, 2010 — Young Britons see significantly more on-screen smoking in movies than their US peers, finds new ... > full story
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Plaque on CT Scan Is Strong Predictor of Heart Disease, Worse Long-Term Outcomes
March 15, 2010 — The presence of plaque on an abdominal CT scan is a strong predictor of coronary artery disease and mortality, according to a new study. Researchers found that patients are nearly 60 percent at risk ... > full story -
Crowded Houses: Why Our Peripheral Vision May Not Be as Random as We Think
March 15, 2010 — As you read this, you may notice that the word directly in front of you is clear, but all the surrounding words are hard to make out. For most people, this effect is not a problem. However, for ... > full story -
'Tommy John' Elbow Reconstruction 95 Percent Successful With Grown Teen Pitchers, Study Says
March 15, 2010 — A new study has found that 95 percent of skeletally mature high school pitchers were satisfied with their "Tommy John" elbow reconstruction surgery. Almost as many (94.7 percent) returned to ... > full story -
Peru Mahogany Decision Highlights Overlooked Timber Proposals at CITES
March 15, 2010 — Beyond the headline-grabbing proposals on bluefin tuna and ivory trade, the largest wildlife trade convention meeting this week will also address several timber-related issues -- an often overlooked ... > full story -
Emergency Online Communities: Building Social Networks to Help the Disadvantaged During Disaster Recovery
March 15, 2010 — Online social networks could help with communications and recovery for people with disabilities following major natural disasters, or even terrorist attack, according a new research ... > full story
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Researchers Solve a Molecular Mystery in Muscle
March 15, 2010 — Despite widespread interest in insulin-like growth factors, key details about how these potent molecules work on muscle cells have been lacking. Researchers have now cleared up a longstanding mystery ... > full story -
Phobos Flyby Images: Proposed Landing Sites for the Forthcoming Phobos-Grunt Mission
March 15, 2010 — Images from the recent flyby of Phobos, on March 7, 2010, have been released. The images show Mars' rocky moon in exquisite detail, with a resolution of just 4.4 m per pixel. They show the proposed ... > full story -
Oscillations at Odds in the Heart
March 15, 2010 — Researchers show that a classical biological oscillator, the glycolytic oscillator, may increase damage to the heart during acute loss of oxygen (anoxia), and as may occur during ... > full story -
Chinese Medicine Societies Reject Tiger Bones Ahead of CITES Conference
March 15, 2010 — WWF and TRAFFIC welcome a World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies statement urging its members not to use tiger bone or any other parts from endangered ... > full story -
Wealth Buys Health -- Even in China
March 15, 2010 — A new study from North Carolina State University shows that rich people tend to be healthier than poor people in China - a trend also seen in the US. However, there is one key difference. In China, ... > full story
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Female Sex Chromosomes, Not Just Hormones, Help Regulate Blood Pressure
Researchers have determined that something in female sex chromosomes appears to trigger a rise in blood pressure after the onset of menopause. This finding challenges the current belief that sex ... > full story
Mind & Brain
Babies Are Born to Dance, New Research Shows
A study of infants finds they respond to the rhythm and tempo of music and find it more engaging than speech. The research suggest that babies may be born with a predisposition to move rhythmically ... > full story
Living Well
Exploring Status Quo Bias in the Human Brain
The more difficult the decision we face, the more likely we are not to act, according to new research by scientists that examines the neural pathways involved in "status quo bias" in the human ... > full story
Biological & Earth Sciences
Plants & Animals
Monkeys Choose Variety for Variety's Sake
Given a choice between spending a token to get their absolute favorite food or spending it to have a choice from a buffet of options, capuchin monkeys will opt for ... > full story
Earth & Climate
Peru Mahogany Decision Highlights Overlooked Timber Proposals at CITES
Beyond the headline-grabbing proposals on bluefin tuna and ivory trade, the largest wildlife trade convention meeting this week will also address several timber-related issues -- an often overlooked ... > full story
Fossils & Ruins
Prehistoric Response to Global Warming Informs Human Planning Today
Since 2004, University at Buffalo anthropologist Ezra Zubrow has worked intensively with teams of scientists in the Arctic regions of St. James Bay, Quebec, northern Finland and Kamchatka to ... > full story
Physical & Applied Sciences
Space & Time
Phobos Flyby Images: Proposed Landing Sites for the Forthcoming Phobos-Grunt Mission
Images from the recent flyby of Phobos, on March 7, 2010, have been released. The images show Mars' rocky moon in exquisite detail, with a resolution of just 4.4 m per pixel. They show the proposed ... > full story
Matter & Energy
Controlling Structure on the Nanoscale Could Lead to Better Superconductors
A new experiment shows how adjacent regions affect each other in superconductors, and suggests ways that the materials could be improved by controlling their nanoscopic ... > full story
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March Madness: Bracket Seedings Irrelevant After Sweet Sixteen Round
For the average college basketball fan looking for an edge in a March Madness office pool, an expert in statistics and data analysis has some advice on how to pick winners: After the Sweet Sixteen ... > full story
- Computational Feat Speeds Finding of Genes to Milliseconds Instead of Years
- Potential CITES Trade Ban for Rare Salamander Underscores Wildlife E-Commerce
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