Archive: 01/03/2008
Life at the jolt: New insights into fuel cell that uses bacteria to generate electricity
Researchers at the Biodesign Institute are using the tiniest organisms on the planet 'bacteria' as a viable option to make electricity. In a new study featured in the journal Biotechnology and Bioengineering, lead a ...
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Jan 03, 2008 |
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Mobile metal atoms
Mobile phones, notebook computers, iPods—the boom in portable computing and communications devices is dependent on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to deliver power. These batteries offer the highest energy density, allow ...
Jan 03, 2008 |
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New strategies work to put cancer on the firing line
Dr. Yukai He wants to put cancer in the bull’s eye.“Cancer really comes from us,” the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center immunologist says of the scary reality that cancer cells are our own cells gone awry. That means ...
Jan 03, 2008 |
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Catheter chaos: Hospitals lag in preventing common infection
[B]No consistent strategy for dealing with urinary catheters, or ensuring their removal, means patients and families need to speak up[/B] One in four Americans in the hospital right now has a urinary catheter. One percent of ...
Jan 03, 2008 |
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Walk away menopausal anxiety, stress and depression
[B]Study finds exercise reduces mid-life mental health symptoms[/B] With more menopausal women seeking natural therapies to ease symptoms, a new study has found that simply adding a brisk walking routine can reduce a var ...
Jan 03, 2008 |
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