Scientists sweep cells apart for use in medical research
Scientists have developed a new method to separate cells, which could lead to more efficient medical research.
Biochemistry
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Forests around the world affected by climate change
Around the globe, forests are found to be undergoing strong changes due to human influence already today. Degradation of woods due to man-made climate change cannot be ruled out for the future, a special feature to be published ...
Ecology
Dec 23, 2014
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Dirty pool: Soil's large carbon stores could be freed by increased CO2, plant growth
An increase in human-made carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could initiate a chain reaction between plants and microorganisms that would unsettle one of the largest carbon reservoirs on the planet—soil.
Environment
Dec 23, 2014
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Scientists tap trees' evolutionary databanks to discover environment adaptation strategies
After decades of extrapolating about gene function in trees based on gene function in a tiny, less complex plant, a team of scientists has sequenced whole genomes—determined the DNA sequence of all the genes—from 544 unrelated ...
Biotechnology
Dec 23, 2014
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Ivory smuggling 'kingpin' charged in Kenya
A Kenyan court Wednesday charged a suspected kingpin of the illegal ivory trade, who was on Interpol's most wanted list and described as an "environmental criminal", with smuggling tusks.
Ecology
Dec 23, 2014
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New video supports radiation dosimetry audits
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), working with the National Radiotherapy Trials Quality Assurance Group, has produced a video guide to support physicists participating in radiation dosimetry audits.
General Physics
Dec 23, 2014
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First scientific report shows police body-worn-cameras can prevent unacceptable use-of-force
As President Obama pledges investment in body-worn-camera technology for police officers, researchers say cameras induce 'self-awareness' that can prevent unacceptable uses-of-force seen to have tragic consequences in the ...
Social Sciences
Dec 23, 2014
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How did the chicken beat the infection?
A new Emmy Noether Group in LMU's Faculty of Veterinary Science is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms that underlie the operation of the immune system in chickens.
Plants & Animals
Dec 23, 2014
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Store remodelling benefits bottom line
Retail sales increase by nearly 50 per cent when shops are upgraded, according to new research.
Economics & Business
Dec 23, 2014
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Breakthrough in predictions of pressure-dependent combustion chemical reactions
Researchers at Sandia and Argonne national laboratories have demonstrated, for the first time, a method to successfully predict pressure-dependent chemical reaction rates. It's an important breakthrough in combustion and ...
Materials Science
Dec 23, 2014
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