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Agricultural & Forestry Science

Predatory Bugs: A Natural Solution for Cornfield Protection

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entomologist Jonathan G. Lundgren and his colleagues discovered this recently, working with CABI researchers in Delémont,…

Life & Chemistry

Scientists discover molecular 'switch' that contributes to cellular aging process

A team of Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) scientists report finding a molecular “switch” that can “turn off” some cellular processes that are protective…

Trade Fair News

Siemens Leads in Molecular Imaging at RSNA 2010

Demonstrating unmatched leadership in molecular imaging, Siemens Healthcare presents its leading portfolio in hybrid imaging solutions with molecular CT and…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Silicon-Germanium Innovations for Space Electronics

Titled “SiGe Integrated Electronics for Extreme Environments,” the $12 million, 63-month project was funded by the National Aeronautics and Space…

Health & Medicine

Folate’s Role in Combating Age-Related Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is a major public health problem globally, with more than 28 million Americans between the ages of 60 and 74 dealing with the loss. Despite the…

Studies and Analyses

Loud Snoring and Insomnia Symptoms Linked to Metabolic Syndrome

A study in the Dec. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP found that loud snoring and two common insomnia symptoms – difficulty falling asleep and unrefreshing sleep -…

Health & Medicine

Medical Radiation Cancer Risk: New Insights Unveiled

“Radiation from medical imaging has gotten a tremendous amount of attention in recent years,” said Aabed Meer, an M.D. candidate at Stanford University in Palo…

Medical Engineering

CT Scans Excel at Detecting Drug Mule Payloads

“Cocaine from South America is making its way to Europe through Africa,” said Patricia Flach, M.D., a radiologist at University Hospital of Berne and Institute…

Health & Medicine

Virtual Biopsy: Early Detection of Brain Disorders in Athletes

“The devastating effects of brain injuries suffered by pro football players who repeatedly suffered concussions and subconcussive brain trauma during their…

Health & Medicine

Annual Breast Cancer Screening at 40 Lowers Mastectomy Risk

“The results of this study support the importance of regular screening in the 40 to 50 age group,” said lead author Nicholas M. Perry, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.S.,…

Studies and Analyses

Military Deployment’s Impact on Sleep Patterns: New Study Insights

A study in the Dec. 1 issue of the journal SLEEP found that deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan significantly influenced sleep quality and quantity in a…

Studies and Analyses

Study shows pregnant mother's diet impacts infant's sense of smell

A major new study shows that a pregnant mother's diet not only sensitizes the fetus to those smells and flavors, but physically changes the brain directly…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Conquering deep-water sites – start of EU project enlarges offshore potential for wind energy

Since pioneering activities in this field were so far privately financed, the existing knowledge is fragmented. In the HiPRwind project, cutting edge research…

Social Sciences

Who Cleans the Welfare State? Insights from Swedish Study

Based on a recent interview study, Gavanas identifies crucial aspects of a range of large scale social and economic shifts in Sweden. Especially in focus are…

Health & Medicine

How Well Is Your Doctor Caring for People with Parkinson’s Disease? New AAN Tool Helps Measure Care

“Quality measures have been developed for conditions seen by primary care doctors for years, but not for many specialty care conditions such as brain…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Novel services for tropical forest monitoring with satellite

The objective of the ReCover project is to develop beyond the state-of-the-art service capabilities currently supporting the United Nations REDD programme…

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