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[Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Newly Identified Gene Cluster On Mouse X Chromosome Provides Insights
Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a cluster of 12 genes on the X chromosome in mice that appears to play an important role in reproduction. Reporting in the journal Cell, the scientists showed that knocking out just one of the genes resulted in reduced fertility in male mice. New research into the mechanisms of gene regulation
A team of scientists has taken a large step toward unraveling how regulatory proteins control the production of gene products during development and growth. They focused specifically on the complex process of producing red blood cells (erythrocytes). These cells contain large amounts of hemoglobin, a molecule essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body. The research results could help in the development of important new therapies to combat sickle-cell disease. Ground Zero, Freedom Tower Rises
State-of-the-art protection against assault marks New York City's Freedom Tower, which has unprecedented escape and safety systems. By Lakshmi Sandhana. New Links In The Cystic Fibrosis Chain Uncover Potential Therapeutics
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. Each mutation has number of effects on lung cells. New in vitro evidence has provided insight into the mechanisms by which one of these changes impacts both CF and the complications of CF, providing support for ongoing clinical trials and raising the possibility of new targets for the development of drugs to treat CF. Integrated Receiver For High Frequency Applications On A Tiny Chip
Scientists have combined a receiver for high frequencies with an antenna on a small chip. This circuit can be used, for instance, in radiometer systems in future safety systems looking for concealed weapons without an intrusive search. Freedom Flight: Black South African Kid's Homemade Paraglider Leads to
South African Cyril Mazibuko is a professional paraglider, one of the few black practitioners of a predominantly white sport. After seeing gliders in the air as a kid, he makes a glider out of plastic bags and baling wire, catches the attention of the pros, and flies in the face of apartheid. UC Berkeley, French Scientists Find Missing Link Between The Whale And
A group of four-footed mammals that flourished worldwide for 40 million years and then died out in the ice ages is the missing link between the whale and its not-so-obvious nearest relative, the hippopotamus. Men Estimate Men's Risks Of Common Disorders Higher Than Women Do, And
New research from University of Glasgow researchers on lay perceptions about gender differences in health reveals that both men and women believe health risks are higher for their own sex than for the opposite sex. But, it also shows that males think that men are fitter and females think women are more athletic. Enzyme Mutation Disrupts Organ Growth
The cellular mechanism that turns DNA into all of the thousands of proteins that make up a human body is itself both intricate and interesting. A key player in the process -- called transcription -- is the enzyme RNA polymerase III. A new study reports that a mutation of this enzyme prevents cell division, but surprisingly, only affects the development of specific organs. It may also have a therapeutic application against cancer.
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