Archive: 06/06/2008
Caltech scientists decipher the neurological basis of timely movement
Contrary to what one might imagine, the way in which each of us interacts with the world is not a simple matter of seeing (or touching, or smelling) and then reacting. Even the best baseball hitter eyeing a fastball does ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Ocean life under threat from climate change
The international science community must devote more resources to research into the effects climate change is having on ocean environments, according to a paper published today in the journal Science by res ...
Jun 06, 2008 |
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School of Robofish provides basis for underwater robot teams
In the world of underwater robots, this is a team of pioneers. While most ocean robots require periodic communication with scientist or satellite intermediaries to share information, these can work cooperatively ...
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Film content, editing, and directing style affect brain activity, neuroscientists show
Using advanced functional imaging methods, New York University neuroscientists have found that certain motion pictures can exert considerable control over brain activity. Moreover, the impact of films varies according to ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Measuring the Footprint of Cells
Even the slightest differences are important in competitive sport: To improve a ski jumper's performance, the trainer can analyze the jump very accurately using force sensors. Researchers in Jena and Bremen ...
Jun 06, 2008 |
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New technology enhances therapeutic potential of cord blood stem cells
A CD26 Inhibitor increases the efficiency and responsiveness of umbilical cord blood for bone marrow transplants and may improve care for blood cancer patients according to research from Rush University Medical Center being ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Brain stem cells can be awakened, say scientists
Scientists at Schepens Eye Research Institute have identified specific molecules in the brain that are responsible for awakening and putting to sleep brain stem cells, which, when activated, can transform into neurons (nerve ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Researchers Design Band-Aid-Size Tactile Display
Currently, we get most of our information from computers through visual and audio features. But as researchers from Korea point out, the most widespread sense on the human body is touch. While some tactile ...
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Adult stem cell findings offer new hope for Parkinson's cure
Research released today provides evidence that a cure for Parkinson's disease could lie just inside the nose of patients themselves.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Crystal clear savings for drug giants
Drug companies could save millions thanks to a new technology to monitor crystals as they form. The technique, developed by University of Leeds engineers, is a potentially invaluable tool in drug manufacture, ...
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Helicopters with Fuel Cells
The old saying that "there is strength in numbers" also applies to fuel cells. To deliver a high enough power output, a number of cells have to be connected in series. Manufacturers normally stack the fuel ...
Jun 06, 2008 |
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New guidance on patient consent lacks substance, says expert
Proposals to overhaul the approach to obtaining patient consent lack detail, contain advice that is non-specific, and might prevent doctors from making major changes to their practice warns an editorial in this week's BMJ.
Jun 06, 2008 |
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Protein found to promote antibiotic resistance in a common food-borne pathogen
Researchers from Iowa State University have identified a novel factor that promotes the development of antibiotic resistance in a bacterial pathogen. The study, published June 6th in the open-access journal PLoS Pathogens, ...
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