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Winemaking Waste Proves Effective Against Disease-causing Bacteria In
A class of chemicals in red wine grapes may significantly reduce the ability of bacteria to cause cavities, according to a new study. The findings suggest that specific polyphenols, present in large amounts in fermented seeds and skins cast away after grapes are pressed, interfere with the ability of bacteria to contribute to tooth decay. Open for Business
This tool kit for the small to mid-sized business owner provides information for safeguarding a business in the face of a disaster, such as hurricane or fire. It features a set of forms "which, when completed, will provide you with a customized business continuity plan."Opens directly into a PDF document. From the Institute for Business and Home Safety. Weight-loss And Exercise Study Compares Center- And Home-based Program
University of Central Florida study seeks to determine whether women who follow weight-loss and exercise programs at home fare as well as those who go to a center to work out and meet with counselors. 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. Scientists Switch Gene Expression On And Off In Neurons
Genes which had been inactive in neurons during early mouse development can become functionally silenced in the adult brain, according to a new article. Switching gene expression "on"and "off"is of utmost importance when studying gene function in the adult nervous system. Sudan: A Nation Divided
BBC's in-depth reporting on Sudan includes news, analysis, profiles of militia and rebels, and features on refugees, rape, and the humanitarian crisis. Links lead to key stories and the BBC's Country Profile of Sudan. From the British Broadcasting Corporation. Big Biz Buddies Up With Gen Y
The quest to connect with the elusive 18- to 24-year-old set leads corporations to set up shop in social networks like MySpace and Facebook. Now soft drinks, mobile phones and leather shoes want to be your friend. By Chaddus Bruce. Engineers Develop Revolutionary Nanotech Water Desalination Membrane
Researchers at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science have announced they have developed a new reverse osmosis membrane that promises to reduce the cost of seawater desalination and wastewater reclamation. Map Of Human Genetic Variation Will Speed Search For Disease Genes
The International HapMap Consortium, boosted by an additional $3.3 million in public-private support, today announced plans to create an even more powerful map of human genetic variation than originally envisioned. The map will accelerate the discovery of genes related to common diseases, such as asthma, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Grid Computing 'Mappa Mundi' Unveiled
Visitors to Supercomputing '06 in Tampa, Fla., recently were the first to see a new interactive map that shows nine of the world's largest computing grids. The map, developed by researchers from GridPP in the UK and the European particle physics laboratory, CERN, in Geneva, uses Google Earth to pinpoint grid sites on six continents, showing more than 300 sites overall like the medieval "mappa mundi."
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