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Explore Gene Copy Number Methods in Chromosomal Research

A cell devotes a significant amount of effort to maintaining the stability of its genome, preventing the sorts of chromosomal rearrangements characteristic of…

Studies and Analyses

Key Factors Behind Cognitive Deficits in Type 2 Diabetes

These three health factors stood out from more than a dozen suspected to shape how Type 2 diabetes is frequently shadowed by cognitive impairment, including…

Life & Chemistry

Understanding Ecosystem Health Through Lizard Conservation

Lizards are an important indicator species for understanding the condition of specific ecosystems. Their body weight is a crucial index for evaluating species…

Health & Medicine

Cranberry Juice May Help Block Staph Infections, Study Finds

Expanding their scope of study on the mechanisms of bacterial infection, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have reported the surprise…

Studies and Analyses

Targeted Strategies for Breast Cancer in Mexican-Origin Women

Specific prevention and education strategies are needed to address breast cancer in Mexican-origin women in this country, according to a study at The…

Life & Chemistry

Bochum’s researchers discover proton diode

Biophysicists in Bochum have discovered a diode for protons: just like the electronic component determines the direction of flow of electric current, the…

Studies and Analyses

Airline Passengers in Developing Countries Face 13 Times Risk of Crash as U.S., First World, Says Transportation Science Study

The more economically advanced countries in the Developing World have better overall safety records than the others, but even their death risk per flight is…

Physics & Astronomy

New Model System Reveals Nanomachine Group Behavior Insights

For the casual observer it is fascinating to watch the orderly and seemingly choreographed motion of hundreds or even thousands of fish, birds or insects….

Life & Chemistry

New Third-Generation Human Genetic Variation Map Released

An international consortium today published a third-generation map of human genetic variation, called the HapMap, which includes data from an additional seven…

Health & Medicine

Resource-Savvy Communities Drive Sustainable Health Changes

As the nation becomes more aware of health issues related to nutrition and lifestyle choices, communities are struggling to find ways to make healthy living…

Earth Sciences

NASA Infrared Data Sees Convection Building in Fiona's Clouds

The Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument on NASA's Aqua satellite captured an infrared image of Fiona's cold cloud tops on August 31 at 1:05 p.m. EDT…

Earth Sciences

Hurricane Warnings Posted on U.S. East Coast, NASA Sees Earl's Heavy Rainfall

The TRMM satellite passed close to Hurricane Earl's position early on August 31 at 0439 UTC (12:39 a.m. EDT) collecting data used in the TRMM Microwave Imager…

Physics & Astronomy

NASA and NOAA's Newest GOES Satellite Ready for Action

The GOES fleet help NOAA forecasters track life-threatening weather and solar activity that can impact the satellite-based electronics and communications…

Process Engineering

New Process Enhances Manufacturing Flexibility for Engineers

The breakthrough technology will provide engineers with much more freedom and creativity by enabling far greater functionality to be incorporated into medical…

Earth Sciences

NASA’s Infrared Image Reveals Strong Convection in Atlantic Depression 9

NASA's Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument, flying onboard the Aqua satellite, captured an infrared image of Tropical Depression 9 on Sept. 1 at…

Health & Medicine

Study: Early Smoking Cessation Treatment Reduces Success Rates

A study led by researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Smoking Cessation Center may change the way clinicians make treatment decisions for their…

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