Archive: 10/22/2008
New study suggests that high-dose hormone treatment might reduce risk for PTSD
Cortisol helps our bodies cope with stress, but what about its effects on the brain? A new study by Cohen and colleagues, appearing in the October 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry, suggests that the answer to this questi ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Developing depression after a heart attack increases one's risk of death or readmission
Science has found many links between depression and other serious medical illnesses, such as cancer, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. For example, people who develop depression following a heart attack (myocardial infarction) ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 22, 2008 |
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3D nanotube assembly technique for nanoscale electronics
(PhysOrg.com) -- For the past several years, researchers have been trying to take advantage of carbon nanotubes’ good electrical properties for future nanoscale electronics applications. One of the biggest ...
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Computer Keyboard Hacking
(PhysOrg.com) -- Swiss researchers from the Security and Cryptography Laboratory have demonstrated different ways of eavesdropping on wired keyboards from at least 11 different models. The keyboards range ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Oct 22, 2008 |
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New way of inhibiting cell cycle shows promise
Geneva, Switzerland: A new anti-cancer compound that works by blocking a part of the cell's machinery that is crucial for cell division has shown promising results in a phase I clinical trial in patients who have failed to ...
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Overweight mums have chubby bubs
University of New South Wales (UNSW) research has highlighted a link between childhood obesity and a mother's diet before and during pregnancy. The work in animals proves that overweight expectant mothers are more likely ...
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Spanish scientists confirm the existence of electric activity in Titan
Physicists of the University of Granada and the University of Valencia (Spain) have developed a proceeding to analyse specific data sent by the Huygens probe from Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, proving "in an unequivocal ...
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Seeing red -- in the number 7
Hypnosis can induce synaesthetic experiences – where one sense triggers the involuntary use of another – according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. The findings suggests that people with synaesthesia, ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Robot planter moves toward the sun
(PhysOrg.com) -- Designers from The Play Coalition have developed a robotic planter for the home that moves toward the sunlight as the sun moves across the floor.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Eating quickly and until full trebles the risk of being overweight
The combination of eating quickly and eating until full trebles the risk of being overweight, according to a study published today on bmj.com.
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Panasonic Engineers Introduce Methanol Fuel Cell Prototype
(PhysOrg.com) -- Engineers at Panasonic will showcase their new reduced size methanol fuel cell at the Hydrogen Energy Advanced Technology Exhibition 2008 in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan. Japan's most populated ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Erectile dysfunction gives early warning of a heart attack, warns expert
Erectile dysfunction gives a two to three year early warning of a heart attack, warns an expert on bmj.com today.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Researchers propose new ultrasound screening criteria for diagnosing polycystic kidney disease
Modification of the current screening criteria are needed for diagnosing patients with autosomal dominant polycystic disease (ADPKD), according to a study appearing in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American So ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 22, 2008 |
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Digesting the termite digestome -- a way to make biofuels?
If the biofuel known as bioethanol is to make a major contribution to our fuel supplies, then we may well require the assistance of some tiny insect helpers, says Michael Scharf, an assistant professor of entomology at the ...
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Oct 22, 2008 |
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Sex, lies and storytelling: The sociology of talk shows
New research on the manner in which people reveal their most intimate secrets on national TV talk shows will be presented at the University of Leicester on Wednesday October 22.
Oct 22, 2008 |
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