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Why Are So Many Infectious Diseases Jumping From Animals To Huma...

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:45:25 -0600

The first trench-to-bench field guide for tracking wild primate infectious diseases provides integrated information that could help scientists identify infection patterns and prevent epidemics.

RSC and ChemSpider develop InChI Resolver

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(Royal Society of Chemistry) An InChI Resolver, a unique free service for scientists to share chemical structures and data, will be developed by a collaboration between ChemZoo Inc., host of ChemSpider, and the Royal Society of Chemistry.

The Perfect Nanoballoon: How Ultrathin 'Graphene' Carbon Sheets ...

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:00:15 -0600

Airtight containers are not always so airtight. As any child will discover the day after a birthday party, even a tightly tied helium balloon will leak its gas out over the course of many hours. Now scientists have come up with a supremely efficient barrier that lets nothing in or out.

Insight Into 'Dancing' Atoms: To Make Better MRI Images, Let The...

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:00:06 -0600

Scientists have made a new theoretical advance in atomic behavior that could lead to sharper magnetic resonance imaging pictures. The discovery could one day help enable the development of portable MRI machines.

Scientists Teach Enzyme To Make Synthetic Heparin In More Variet...

admin — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:11 -0600

Scientists have learned to customize a key human enzyme responsible for producing heparin, opening the door to a more effective synthetic anticoagulant as well as treatments for other conditions.

New Layer Of Regulation In Cell Division Cycle Discovered: Could...

admin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:30:22 -0600

Scientists have discovered an important new layer of regulation in the cell division cycle, which could lead to a greater understanding of the way cancer begins.

Science in the News - Wednesday 26 November 2008

admin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:00:00 -0600

A radical new mass testing strategy to stop the Aids epidemic in its tracks has been proposed by World Health Organisation scientists.

Photo-catalytic, self cleaning coating for building exteriors

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore) Imagine the exterior of your house always looking good, without cleaning or giving it a new coat of paint. Thanks to Singapore scientists, this now possible with paint that can maintain itself and get rid of accumulated dirt on its own.

Pain And Itch Responses Regulated Separately

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:15:10 -0600

Historically, scientists have regarded itching as a less intense version of the body's response to pain, but researchers have now determined that pain and itch actually are regulated by different molecular mechanisms.

Scientists build 'roach motel' for nasty bugs of the bacterial v...

admin — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:00:00 -0600

(University of Florida) The vacancy sign is on, but the lowlifes who check in never check out.