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Life & Chemistry

New Cellular Defect Discovered: Impact on Cancer Treatment

According to the study team, this discovery has broad clinical implications in the fight against cancer and could affect treatment of lymphoma and many other…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

Landscape Position’s Impact on Biomass Crop Yields

The emergence of biofuels into agricultural systems presents new opportunities for farmers to improve economic return while providing critical ecosystem…

Life & Chemistry

Detecting Circulating Tumor Cells: Enhancing Cancer Care

Effective identification of these cells, referred to as circulating tumor cells (CTC's), could help guide treatment and improve quality of life for many cancer…

Studies and Analyses

How Age and Gender Influence Radiation Treatment Risks

“We're building a rich library of computer simulation tools and 3-D patient models that will make dose estimates much more accurate and patient-specific,” said…

Physics & Astronomy

Western Researcher Unveils 37-Year-Old Lunar Mystery

Phil Stooke, a professor cross appointed to Western’s Departments of Physics & Astronomy and Geography, published a major reference book on lunar exploration…

Health & Medicine

Brain Abnormalities Found in Children Exposed to Methamphetamine

It has long been known that alcohol exposure is toxic to the developing fetus and can result in lifelong brain, cognitive and behavioral problems. Now, a new…

Health & Medicine

Strategies increase health-care worker vaccination rates — protecting patients

Healthcare personnel influenza immunization rates have remained low, despite recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…

Life & Chemistry

Cedars-Sinai Research Uncovers Genes Linked to Ulcerative Colitis

A study of the human genome led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the…

Studies and Analyses

Babies May Be Born to Dance, New Research Reveals

The findings, based on the study of infants aged between five months and two years old, suggest that babies may be born with a predisposition to move…

Life & Chemistry

Amniotic Fluid Cells Outperform Adult Cells in Reprogramming

The Mount Sinai researchers found that when compared to cultured adult skin cells, the amniotic fluid skin cells formed stem cell colonies in about half the…

Earth Sciences

Northern Chile’s New Observatory to Monitor Seismic Gaps

The high-magnitude earthquake of 27.2.2010 in southern Central Chile closed one of the two remaining seismic gaps at the South American plate boundary. After…

Physics & Astronomy

ESA’s Mars Express: Stunning Phobos Flyby Images Unveiled

ESA's Mars Express spacecraft orbits the Red Planet in a highly elliptical, polar orbit that brings it close to Phobos every five months. It is the only…

Physics & Astronomy

Stanford Team Explores Dark Matter Detection Using Desktop Tech

This finding was announced today by theorists from the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Science (SIMES), a joint institute of the Department of…

Studies and Analyses

Enhancing Nerve Detection in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

The issue becomes important for patients as the demand for minimally invasive surgical techniques continues to grow, so does the need for effective methods for…

Corporate News

Siemens Aims for Rapid Growth in Water Business Sector

Siemens AG is expecting sustainable growth in the worldwide water business over the next few years. The market volume for water and wastewater treatment will…

Studies and Analyses

How Self-Awareness Enhances Romantic Relationships

A new study examined how dating relationships were affected by the ability of people to see themselves clearly and objectively, act in ways consistent with…

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