Archive: 10/04/2007
How emotionally charged events leave their mark on memory
Researchers have uncovered new evidence in mice that may explain how emotionally charged situations can leave such a powerful mark on our memories. Surges of the stress hormone norepinephrine (also known as ...
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In birds, expecting to mate leads to higher fertilization rates
From an evolutionary perspective, the primary task of an organism is to pass along its genes to future generations. Such genetic transmission is usually assumed to be instinctive. However, a new study shows that species also ...
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Giant Magellan telescope site selected
The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) Consortium announces that the GMT will be constructed at Cerro Las Campanas, Chile. This location was selected for its high altitude, dry climate, dark skies, and unsurpassed seeing quality, ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Oct 04, 2007 |
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Evidence of a relationship between swimming babies and infections
Scientists of the GSF-National Research Center for Environment and Health found indications for an association between attendance of swimming pools in the first year of life and the frequency of infections. Diarrhea and otitis ...
Oct 04, 2007 |
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Bilberry extract -- can it help prevent certain cancers?
A Leicester cancer research project, which receives funding from Hope Against Cancer (formerly The Hope Foundation,) is investigating whether an extract from bilberries can prevent or delay the onset of certain cancers.
Oct 04, 2007 |
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Scientists 'weigh' tiny galaxy halfway across universe
A tiny galaxy, nearly halfway across the universe, the smallest in size and mass known to exist at that distance, has been identified by an international team of scientists led by two from ...
Oct 04, 2007 |
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Unveiling the structure of microcrystals
Microcrystals take the form of tiny grains resembling powder, which is extremely difficult to study. For the first time, researchers from the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Centre National ...
Oct 04, 2007 |
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Montana beef experts heading to Russia
A delegation from Montana will be heading to Russia Sunday to rustle up trade interest in the state's beef cattle livestock and genetics know-how.
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Stomach stem cell discovery could bring cancer insights
Scientists have identified and described stem cells specific to several tissues and organs of the body — key master cells that give rise to the specialized cell types characteristic of that organ. But to date, ...
Oct 04, 2007 |
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Free shopping in a virtual bazaar of gene regulation data
An international team has opened a virtual bazaar, called PAZAR, which allows biologists to share information about gene regulation through individually managed 'boutiques' (data collections). According to research published ...
Oct 04, 2007 |
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How pitching changes little leaguers' shoulders
At this year's Little League World Series, new rules for the first time forced players to limit the number of times pitchers could throw the ball, and coaches had to strategize how pitchers were used more carefully.
Oct 04, 2007 |
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Umbilical cord gene expression signals premature babies' lung disease risk
Diagnosing a risk of fatal lung disorders may be possible by analysing the umbilical cords of premature babies, according to research published in the online open access journal Genome Biology. Until now, paediatricians ...
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'Extreme' teenagers
Adolescents have grown taller and put on weight over the last thirty years, but the problem of underweight teens may be worse, a study in the online open access journal BMC Public Health suggests. An analysis of the height, ...
Oct 04, 2007 |
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