
Human-like Brain Disturbances In Insects: Locusts Shed Light On Migraines, Stroke And Epilepsy
A similarity in brain
disturbance between insects
and people suffering from
migraines, stroke and
epilepsy points the way
... > full story

Computer Scientists Develop Model For Studying Arrangements Of Tissue Networks By Cell Division
Computer scientists have
developed a framework for
studying the arrangement of
tissue networks created by
cell division across a
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Triple Fossil Find Puts Australia Back On The Dinosaur Map
Scientists have discovered
three new species of
Australian dinosaur
discovered in a prehistoric
billabong in Western
Queensland: two giant,
... > full story

Why H1N1 Flu Spreads Inefficiently
Scientists have found a
genetic explanation for why
the new H1N1 "swine flu"
virus has spread from person
to person less effectively
than other flu viruses. But
researchers say the new
... > full story
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Methane-producing Molecule Can Also Repair DNA
July 3, 2009 The Archaea are single-celled organisms and a domain unto themselves, quite apart from the so called eukaryotes (bacteria and higher organisms). Many species live under extreme conditions, and carry ... > full story -
Pacific Northwest Forests Could Store More Carbon, Help Address Greenhouse Issues
July 3, 2009 The forests of the Pacific Northwest hold significant potential to increase carbon storage and help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in coming years, a recent study concludes, if they are managed ... > full story -
New Lab-on-a-chip Measures Mechanics Of Bacteria Colonies
July 3, 2009 Researchers have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious ... > full story -
Molecular Differences Found Between Embryonic Stem Cells And Reprogrammed Skin Cells
July 3, 2009 Researchers have found that embryonic stem cells and skin cells reprogrammed into embryonic-like cells have inherent molecular differences, demonstrating for the first time that the two cell types ... > full story -
Lifespan Of HIV-infected Cells Might Be Shorter Than Previously Believed
July 3, 2009 Researchers have used mathematical models to demonstrate that cells infected with HIV could die sooner than was thought until now. If infected cells have a shorter lifespan then this increases the ... > full story -
Vegetarian Diets Can Help Prevent Chronic Diseases, American Dietetic Association Says
July 3, 2009 The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and ... > full story -
Greater Understanding Of Lyme Disease-causing Bacteria
July 3, 2009 Lyme disease in the US is caused by the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, and usually begins with a skin lesion, after which the bacteria spread throughout the body to the nervous system, ... > full story -
Small Heat-Shielded Habitats Could Help Threatened Species Survive Climate Change
July 3, 2009 Intelligent countryside management could improve the survival chances of animal and plant species threatened by climate change. The creation of small heat-shielded habitats and better links between ... > full story -
Oscar The Bobcat – Hit By A Car – Is On The Road To Recovery After Surgery
July 3, 2009 Oscar the bobcat is healing by leaps and bounds after a team of surgeons repaired injuries he sustained after being hit by a ... > full story -
Giant Moa Rebuilt Using Ancient DNA From Prehistoric Feathers
July 2, 2009 Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and rock shelters in New ... > full story
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