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Natural Pest Control: Tiny Pest-eating Insect Fights Fruit Flies
Farmers and vineyard owners have a new weapon in their pest management arsenal. A commonly used parasitoid, or parasitic insect that kills its host, has proven to be quite effective in the control of fruit flies in vineyards. Cord Blood Cells May Widen Treatment Window For Stroke
An experimental treatment that spares disability from acute stroke may be delivered much later than the current three-hour treatment standard -- a potential advance needed to benefit more stroke victims. The preclinical study results were reported Nov. 12 at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Beethoven-Haus Bonn
Biographical details, exhibits, and other material about composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Features images of instruments and manuscripts, audio clips, a glossary, and other research materials. Most documents available in English, with a few only in German. From Beethoven-Haus, a museum and research center located in Bonn, Germany, the birthplace of the composer. The Sleepy Lagoon Case: Constitutional Rights and the Struggle for Dem
Account of "the notorious trial that took place in Los Angeles in 1942, popularly known as the Sleepy Lagoon case,"which concerned the murder of a Mexican American man by alleged "zoot suiters."Topics include wartime hysteria, the accused, the defense committee and the appeal, and the overturning of the conviction. Includes images of primary source documents and photographs. From the Charles E. Young Library Department of Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles. Building A Complete Metabolic Model: Comprehensive Understanding Of Ba
Researchers have constructed a complete model, including 3-D protein structures, of the central metabolic network of the bacterium Thermotoga maritima (T. maritima). New Blood Transplant Method Stops Fatal Side Effect, Stanford Study Fi
Findings published in the Sept. 29 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that the new therapy pioneered at Stanford University School of Medicine has paid off for Holmes and other lymphoma and leukemia patients. The National Lesbian &Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA)
This organization "works from within the journalism industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues."Highlights of the site's resources include the Stylebook Supplement on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Terminology; a directory of media companies with domestic partner benefits; and a journalist's toolbox with guidelines for covering topics such as gay marriage, hate crimes, pride events, and religion and homosexuality. Possible ovarian cancer treatment target identified
A multi-institutional study has identified a potential personalized treatment target for the most common form of ovarian cancer. The research team discovered that a gene called MAGP2 -- not previously associated with any type of cancer -- was overexpressed in papillary serous ovarian tumors of patients who died more quickly. They also found evidence suggesting possible mechanisms by which MAGP2 may promote tumor growth. 'Hobbit' Fossil Likely Represents New Branch On Human Family Tree
A fossil of a diminutive human nicknamed "the Hobbit"likely represents a previously unrecognized species of early humans, according to the results of a detailed comparison of the fossil's brain case with those of humans, apes and other human ancestors. Clean Process For Making Nanoparticles Uses Only Soybeans, Salts And W
Gold nanoparticles can now be made using only gold salts, soybeans and water. No other chemicals are used in the process, which means this new process could have major environmental implications for the future.
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