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How Cells Dispose of Their Waste: Researchers Reveal the Structure of the Cellular Protein Degradation Machinery
January 23, 2012 Defective proteins that are not disposed of by the body can cause diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Scientists recently succeeded in revealing the structure of the cellular ... > full story -
Nanmaterial Detects and Removes Arsenic from Drinking Water
January 21, 2012 Scientists have developed a nanomaterial which enables simple detection and removal of arsenic from drinking ... > full story -
Scientists Create Novel RNA Repair Technology
January 17, 2012 Scientists have identified a compound that can help repair a specific type of defect in RNA, a type of genetic material. The methods in the new study could accelerate the development of therapeutics ... > full story -
Major Environmental Study Finds Traces of Many Drugs in Swedish Waters
January 13, 2012 High levels of the anti-inflammatory substance diclofenac are released from wastewater plants, according to a new ... > full story -
Honeybee Deaths Linked to Seed Insecticide Exposure
January 12, 2012 Honeybee populations have been in serious decline for years, and scientists may have identified one of the factors that cause bee deaths around agricultural ... > full story -
When Less Means More: Print Messages Help Students Reduce Food Waste at Dining Center
January 12, 2012 A researcher found that students threw out 15 percent less food when posters about wasting food were hung in dining halls. Eliminating dining trays also decreased waste, reduced costs and improved ... > full story -
Two New Standard Reference Materials for Monitoring Human Exposure to Environmental Toxins
January 11, 2012 Scientists have developed two new standard reference materials for measurements of human exposure to environmental toxins. The new reference materials replace and improve older versions, adding ... > full story -
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Could Prevent and Treat Nerve Damage, Research Suggests
January 11, 2012 Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate, new research ... > full story -
Reuse of Municipal Wastewater Has Potential to Augment Future Drinking Water Supplies
January 10, 2012 With recent advances in technology and design, treating municipal wastewater and reusing it for drinking water, irrigation, industry, and other applications could significantly increase the nation's ... > full story -
Comprehensive Picture of the Fate of Oil from Deepwater Horizon Spill
January 10, 2012 A new study provides the composite picture of the environmental distribution of oil and gas from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It amasses a vast collection of available ... > full storyMore:
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