Archive: 10/28/2008
Salmon smolt survival similar in Columbia and Fraser rivers
A new study by researchers in Oregon and British Columbia has found that survival of juvenile salmon and steelhead during their migration to the sea through two large Northwest rivers – the Columbia and the Fraser – is remarkably ...
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Scientists identify cell changes leading to impaired 'artificial kidney' function
Molecular targets identified by a Spanish research team may hold the key to freedom for some sufferers of kidney disease. A new study published in Disease Models & Mechanisms (DMM), dmm.biologists.org, reveals the cellular ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 28, 2008 |
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Silicon optical fiber made practical
Scientists at Clemson University for the first time have been able to make a practical optical fiber with a silicon core, according to a new paper published in the current issue of the Optical Society's open-access journal, ...
Oct 28, 2008 |
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New research on flu vaccination in PLoS Medicine
As this year's flu season gets underway in the northern hemisphere, new research finds that when it comes to flu vaccination, more appears to be better.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 28, 2008 |
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Researchers look for behavioral link between breastfeeding and lower risk of obesity
Breastfeeding has a number of positive health benefits for baby: it can prevent ear infections and allergies, and lowers the risk of developing respiratory problems. It can also help prevent against obesity later in life, ...
Oct 28, 2008 |
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Psychological study reveals that red enhances men's attraction to women
(PhysOrg.com) -- A groundbreaking study by two University of Rochester psychologists to be published online Oct. 28 by the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology adds color—literally and figuratively—to the ag ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
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