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Blocking Molecules Protects Health Of Implants
Blocking a key molecule protects breast implants, permanent catheters, pacemakers, artificial joints, glucose sensors for diabetics, and other biomaterials from rejection and damage by the body, according to a study published this month in The American Journal of Pathology.
Branching out into optics
Dendrimeric molecules are multiply branched compounds that chemists have investigated keenly for their potential applications in medical diagnostics, molecular recognition, catalysis, and photoactive device engineering. Now Mark Humphrey of the Australian National University in Canberra and colleagues have developed organometallic versions of these compounds that are more stable than others. ... White Blood Cell 'Waste Disposal' System Plays Critical Regulatory Rol
A new research study identifies a critical inhibitory step that is a key component of the feedback circuit regulating the balance between neutrophil production and destruction. The research, published in the March issue of Immunity, suggests that the process for disposal of dying neutrophils is actively linked to neutrophil production. Guided Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Prevents Damage To Surrou
Highly targeted radiation therapy for prostate cancer can ensure that the majority of persons with this tumor will not have any long-term rectal damage, according to recent research. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper. Frog Love Song: Complex Calls Attract Females, Predators And Parasites
Why do predators and parasites eavesdropping on mating signals of their prey preferentially attack individuals producing certain types of call? Predators could use information encoded in calls to decide whom to attack. Global warming and Ferrari
As part of my personal contribution to global warming, I took a Ferrari for a test drive at the end of last week. I should hasten to add that this little jolly was a gift and that I have no intention of actually buying such a gas guzzler…at least until they do a fuel cell [...] Space-Age Tools Boost Food Safety, Quality
Portable inspection devices that detect food safety and quality problems are being developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. Recent food safety outbreaks highlight the need for "space-age"ways to prevent such problems at every step in the food production process -- from farm field to grocery store or restaurant. Sony Numbers Add Up to Trouble
How widespread is the damage from Sony's XCP rootkit software? New statistical evidence says 568,200 networks, including military and government targets, likely contain at least one infected machine. By Quinn Norton.
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