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Life & Chemistry

Key Factors in B-Cell Lymphoma Development Uncovered

Researchers at National Jewish Medical and Research Center have discovered an important factor in the development of B-cell lymphomas, one of the fastest…

Health & Medicine

General Anesthesia: New Insights Into Post-Surgical Pain

They say their findings, the first to scientifically explain what has been anecdotally observed in the clinic, may lead to wider use of the few anesthetics…

Life & Chemistry

Leukemia Drug Offers New Hope for Stroke Patient Treatment

The drug tPA is the most effective treatment currently available for stroke patients, but its safety is limited to use within the first three hours following…

Life & Chemistry

Drug Reverses Mental Impairment in Tuberous Sclerosis

UCLA researchers discovered that an FDA-approved drug reverses the brain dysfunction inflicted by a genetic disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)….

Materials Sciences

Exploring Glass Wings: The Future of Aircraft Innovation

Despite its solid appearance, glass is actually a 'jammed' state of matter that moves very slowly. Like cars in a traffic jam, atoms in a glass can't reach…

Life & Chemistry

DNA Study Reveals Insights Into Dog Traits and Lifespans

What makes a pointer point, a sheep dog herd, and a retriever retrieve? Why do Yorkshire terriers live longer than Great Danes? And how can a tiny Chihuahua…

Environmental Conservation

Unverifiable Observations: A Barrier to Wildlife Conservation

But frustratingly few observations prove to be so conclusive. So what, then, are managers to make of unverifiable observations, especially those that are not…

Health & Medicine

Turmeric: A Promising Spice for Diabetes and Obesity Management

Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain, but can it prevent…

Studies and Analyses

Chronic Grief Activates Pleasure Centers in the Brain

But for a substantial minority, it's impossible to let go, and even years later, any reminder of their loss — a picture, a memory — brings on a fresh wave of…

Environmental Conservation

New Report on Climate Change Adaptation Strategies

The report, entitled Preliminary Review of Adaptation Options for Climate-Sensitive Ecosystems and Resources, identifies strategies to protect the environment…

Life & Chemistry

New discovery proves 'selfish gene' exists

Since renowned British biologist Richard Dawkins (“The God Delusion”) introduced the concept of the 'selfish gene' in 1976, scientists the world over have…

Information Technology

Customize Your Travel Experience with New Software Innovation

Through a computer, a mobile or a PDA, users can define their needs, their artistic, cultural and gastronomic preferences, their lifestyle and their favourite…

Information Technology

Jason-2 Launch Enhances Australian Ocean Science Insights

Jason-2, or the Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM), is a joint venture between NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

Life & Chemistry

Measles Virus Spread: Insights from Mayo Clinic Research

“It has long been assumed that measles virus infects the airway epithelium before infecting immune cells,” says Roberto Cattaneo, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic virologist…

Life & Chemistry

Could new discovery about a shape-shifting protein lead to a mighty 'morpheein' bacteria fighter?

Their findings, highlighted on the cover of the June 23 issue of the journal Chemistry & Biology, take advantage of an emerging body of science regarding…

Life & Chemistry

UC Researchers Discover Gene Regulation to Minimize Heart Damage

Following a heart attack, cells die, causing lasting damage to the heart.Keith Jones, PhD, a researcher in the department of pharmacology and cell biophysics,…

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