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Math Technique De-Clutters Cancer-Cell Data, Revealing Tumor Evolution, Treatment Leads
June 6, 2013 Scientists have developed a mathematical method of simplifying and interpreting genome data bearing evidence of mutations, such as those that characterize specific ... > full story -
Astronomers Gear Up to Discover Earth-Like Planets
June 6, 2013 Dust clouds around stars are thought to hide many undiscovered planets with conditions suitable for life, but observations have been hampered by the fact that only the brightest such clouds can be ... > full story -
By Trying It All, Predatory Sea Slug Learns What Not to Eat
June 6, 2013 Researchers found that a type of predatory sea slug with a simple nervous system has more complex cognitive abilities than previously thought, allowing it to learn the warning cues of dangerous prey ... > full story -
Diminished Balance Found in Those With Poor Vision
June 6, 2013 Researchers have found that visually impaired individuals and those with uncorrected refractive error -- those who could benefit from glasses to achieve normal vision but don't wear glasses -- have a ... > full story -
Rapid Change in China Brings Significant Improvements in Health
June 6, 2013 In China between 1990 and 2010, communicable disease and child mortality decreased while life expectancy increased. But China faces significant challenges. The top five causes of health loss are ... > full story -
How Similar Are the Gestures of Apes and Human Infants? More Than You Might Suspect
June 6, 2013 A new study used naturalistic video data for the first time to compare gestures in a female chimpanzee, bonobo and human ... > full story -
Small Lifestyle Changes May Have Big Impact on Reducing Stroke Risk
June 6, 2013 Making small lifestyle changes could reduce your risk of having a stroke, according to a new ... > full story -
Earthquake Acoustics Can Indicate If a Massive Tsunami Is Imminent
June 6, 2013 Scientists have identified key acoustic characteristics of the 2011 Japan earthquake that indicated it would cause a large tsunami. The technique could be applied worldwide to create an early warning ... > full story -
How Brain Circuits Can Become Miswired During Development
June 6, 2013 Researchers have uncovered a mechanism that guides the exquisite wiring of neural circuits in a developing brain -- gaining unprecedented insight into the faulty circuits that may lead to brain ... > full story -
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Facebook: A Confidence Boost for First-Gen College Students
June 6, 2013 Facebook connections can help first-generation college applicants believe in their abilities to both apply to school and excel once they've enrolled, according to a new ... > full story
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