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Study of Shark Virgin Birth Shows Offspring Can Survive Long Term

Genetic analysis led by a Field Museum scientist working with numerous colleagues has confirmed the first known case of a virgin female shark producing…

Earth Sciences

U.S. Southwest Expected to Dry Further as Climate Warms

Burns is an expert in reading past climate data from the ratio of oxygen isotopes found in calcite, in speleothems—stalagmites, stalactites and other…

Health & Medicine

AAN Guideline Evaluates Treatments for Kids with Cerebral Palsy

“Spasticity in children with cerebral palsy is best treated by a multidisciplinary medical and surgical team,” said lead guideline author Mauricio R. Delgado,…

Life & Chemistry

Innovative Solutions to Amyloid Fibril Challenges in Disease

Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, type-II diabetes, and prion diseases like BSE all involve the deposition of amyloid fibrils in tissues and organs….

Trade Fair News

French Pavilion Showcases Marine Tech at Oceanology Event

Two French maritime clusters – Pôle Mer Bretagne (Brittany Maritime Cluster, in western France) and Pôle Mer PACA (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Maritime Cluster,…

Life & Chemistry

Unlocking Cell Communication: New Insights from Scientists

Cells rely on a range of signalling systems to communicate with each other and to control their own internal workings. Scientists from the European Molecular…

Earth Sciences

Exploring 2,500 Years of Rising and Falling Sea Levels

*”Rising and falling sea levels over relatively short periods do not indicate long-term trends. An assessment of hundreds and thousands of years shows that…

Machine Engineering

Innovative Automation Solutions for Biogas Plants Explained

The Siemens Industry Automation Division will present products and systems for integrated, economic and safe automation in the biogas industry, both for…

Studies and Analyses

Novel insights into the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease

Mitochondria, the cellular power plants, are important organelles that support the cells with chemical energy required for many cellular functions. Damaged…

Life & Chemistry

Epigenetic Memory Discovery Sheds Light on Breast Cancer

According to the researchers, it is becoming increasingly accepted that changes that do not affect the genetic blueprint or DNA sequence, known as the…

Corporate News

Quick and precise measurement of important water treatment parameters with the Siemens Photometer P15 plus, …

The new version of the Photometer P15 plus from Siemens Water Technologies has a measured value memory and a real-time clock. It can store the values of up to…

Physics & Astronomy

Levitating Magnet Paves New Path for Clean Energy Innovation

Fusion has been a cherished goal of physicists and energy researchers for more than 50 years. That's because it offers the possibility of nearly endless…

Studies and Analyses

'Poop' dermatitis linked to fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals

“Toilet seat dermatitis is one of those legendary conditions described in medical textbooks and seen in underdeveloped countries, but one that younger…

Studies and Analyses

Mixed-Handed Children Face Higher Mental Health Challenges

The researchers behind the study, from Imperial College London and other European institutions, suggest that their findings may help teachers and health…

Event News

Explore Innovations at ICSSST 2010: Solid State Science Insights

Topics to be covered in the conference include physical science and engineering. Date:1-3 December 2010Location : Hilton Kuching Hotel, Sarawak, MALAYSIAContact : icssst2010@feng.unimas.my …

Health & Medicine

Derailing inner ear development

During mammalian neural development, cells extend projections to target tissues from which they derive growth factors needed for survival. Initially, neurons…

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