Archive: 05/05/2009
New gene may provide breast cancer diagnostic marker
In a research article published in this week's PLoS Medicine, Ann Killary (from the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center) and colleagues describe a new gene called DEAR1 that is genetically altered by mutation and de ...
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New trial casts doubt on role of zinc supplements in diarrhea treatment
Zinc supplementation can be ineffective in the treatment of diarrhea. A randomised controlled trial published in the open access journal BMC Medicine has shown that supplementation with either zinc or zinc and copper is no ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 05, 2009 |
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High-tech start-ups training academy to open
An online community devoted to helping start-ups duel with venture capitalists is opening an institute to train technology entrepreneurs how to build top-notch businesses.
May 05, 2009 |
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Struggling US newspapers look to e-readers
As US newspapers drown in a sea of red ink, publishers are desperately searching for ways to survive in a digital future.
May 05, 2009 |
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Uncovering secrets from beyond the grave
The tools of his trade range from earthmovers and shovels to the finest brushes, surgical tweezers and dentists' mirrors -- and his job is to uncover secrets from beyond the grave.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
May 05, 2009 |
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Mexico gets some bustle back after flu shutdown
(AP) -- Traffic is picking up again, cafes are reopening and cleanup crews are getting universities ready to resume classes. Mexico City has some of its customary bustle back, and the president promises life ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Recession forces new focus in e-commerce marketing
(AP) -- Online retailers are shifting their marketing from traditional advertising to less expensive tools like Facebook.com and Twitter and e-mail as they seek market share or just work to retain customers, according to ...
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Obama's tax plans raises high-tech hackles
(AP) -- President Barack Obama's plan to impose U.S. taxes on corporate America's overseas profits threatens to open a big crater in the financial statements of technology companies.
May 05, 2009 |
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Double hand transplant taking place in Pittsburgh
(AP) -- The first U.S. double hand transplant is taking place at a Pittsburgh hospital.
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Scientists Measure Differences Between Normal and Cancer Cell Surfaces
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists know that cancerous cells and normal cells have different physical features, but the details of these differences, and why they occur, are not well understood. In a recent edition ...
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