Archive: 12/15/2006
Organic calf born in New Hampshire
A bouncing, 42-pound organic calf was born at the University of New Hampshire's organic research farm, university officials said.
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Doctors: Defibrillators needed at resorts
As more people hit the ski slopes defibrillators should be at ski resorts for cardiac emergencies, doctors said in the British Medical Journal.
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New system will improve interaction between autopilots and pilots
A prototype flight computer has been designed and evaluated which will improve the interaction between an aircraft’s autopilot and pilot.
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Researchers demonstrate direct brain control of humanoid robot
A classic science-fiction scene shows a person wearing a metal skullcap with electrodes sticking out to detect the person’s thoughts. Another sci-fi movie standard depicts robots doing humans’ bidding. Now the two are combined, ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
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Herceptin plus chemotherapy significantly increases disease-free survival in breast cancer
Combining the molecularly targeted therapy Herceptin with chemotherapy in women with early stage breast cancer significantly improves disease-free survival for patients with a specific genetic mutation that results in very ...
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Underground air might cause DNA damage
Our everyday environments are full of airborne particles that are harmful to varying degrees when inhaled. Particularly damaging to our cellular DNA are the particles from the underground system in Stockholm, Sweden, according ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
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Intelligent children more likely to become vegetarian
Intelligent children may be more likely to be vegetarian as adults, suggests a study published online by the BMJ today.
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Obesity could bankrupt the health system, warn doctors
If nothing is done, the rising prevalence of obesity could bankrupt the health system, warn doctors in this week’s BMJ.
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Just how useful are animal studies to human health?
Animal studies are of limited usefulness to human health because they are of poor quality and their results often conflict with human trials, argue researchers in a study on bmj.com today.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
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Researchers find two biomarkers with potential to predict breast cancer spread
Expression of two different proteins taken from primary tumor biopsies is highly associated with spread of breast cancer to nearby lymph nodes, according to researchers who say this protein profile could help identify at ...
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Molecular Solomon’s Knot
It has been a beloved symbol for centuries, prized as an ornament found in engravings and embroidery, mosaics, and tattoos—and now as a molecule: Solomon’s knot, a motif consisting of two doubly intertwined rings.
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Pair of microRNA molecules controls major oncogene in most common leukemia
Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered that two microRNA (miRNA) molecules help control the oncogene responsible for a dangerous form of B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL), the most common human leukemia ...
Dec 15, 2006 |
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New hope for wrinkles
A new anti-aging ingredient developed by Australian researchers is expected to be available in skin products next year. The new additive - gamma glutamyl cysteine (GGC) - is a precursor for an effective antioxidant known ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
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