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Mayo Clinic Study Shows Advanced Prostate Cancer Previously Considered
New findings from Mayo Clinic indicate that cT3 prostate cancer, a disease in which the cancer has spread locally from inside the prostate to immediately outside it, is operable and has 15-year cancer survival rates of almost 80 percent. Making Sense Of Sensors: The Mathematics Of Detecting Intruders
As sensor technology has exploded, such fundamental questions have come to the forefront in many areas. In particular, national security measures increasingly depend on sensor technology to detect, for example, radiological or biological hazards, hidden mines and munitions, or specific individuals in a crowd. Mathematics, especially the area of topology, provides a way of addressing such questions. The Human Brain
"Here you can get to know your brain —the food it likes, the challenges it craves, the rest it requires, the protection it deserves."Provides information about nutrition, brain injuries, lead poisoning, the effect of exercise and stress on brain functions, and related health topics (such as Alzheimer's disease/dementia, depression, and stroke). From the Franklin Institute Online. Researchers Find Defects In Adult Stem Cell Niche May Cause Breast Can
The genesis of breast cancer may be due to defects in the environment surrounding somatic adult stem cells, according to research at Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Ecstasy Can Harm The Brains Of First-time Users
Researchers have discovered that even a small amount of MDMA, better known as ecstasy, can be harmful to the brain, according to the first study to look at the neurotoxic effects of low doses of the recreational drug in new ecstasy users. The findings were presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Physics Team Puts New Twist On Spin Hall Effect
An international team of physicists that includes a Texas A&M University professor has announced discovery of a new spintronic effect in semiconductor chips, the intrinsic spin Hall effect, which puts a new twist on future technology and the possibility for novel circuits with low energy consumption. DJ Spooky: How a Tiny Caribbean Island Birthed the Mashup
DJ Spooky assembles his compilation celebrating Trojan Records' 40th birthday, and he finds countless parallels between the Jamaican reggae scene in the 1960s and '70s and the digital mashup ecosystem of today. Spooky elaborates in this Wired News interview. Italian American Culture &History: Christopher Columbus
"This study presents a series of documented facts on the life of Columbus, his explorations and their significance, as well as the history of Columbus Day in the United States. It also examines the controversial charges about the explorer that have been levied in recent years. ..."Includes "Why We Should Celebrate Columbus Day,"what Columbus accomplished, and who is in Columbus' tomb. From the Order Sons of Italy in America. Less Fat Makes Better Process For Designing New Drugs
Biochemists at Ohio State University and their colleagues have overcome one of the major obstacles to drug design, by trimming some of the fat from a molecular sponge that scientists use to study proteins. Handbook for the Appreciation of Japanese Traditional Crafts
This handbook "was written with the aim of promoting a better understanding of Japanese crafts by explaining special and unfamiliar terms in plain language. Typical works are introduced with explanations of the techniques used and the themes they explore."Covers ceramics; textiles, dyeing, and weaving; urushi art; metalwork; woodwork and bamboowork; dolls; and ivory, kirikane, cloisonne, glass, gemstones, and ink stones. Each section includes photographs, definitions, history, and materials. From the Committee of the Japan Crafts Association (Nihon Kogeikai).
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