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Study Bolsters Greenhouse Effect Theory, Solves Ice Age Mystery
Critics who dismiss the importance of greenhouse gases as a cause of climate change lost one piece of ammunition this week. In a new study, scientists found further evidence of the role that greenhouse gases have played in Earth's climate. 'Domino' Transplant Program Makes Best Use Of Altruistic Donated Kidne
A team of Johns Hopkins researchers reporting their early experiences with "domino"kidney donation suggest that wider use of this strategy could effectively double the benefit of the organs from these non-directed, altruistic living donors. What to Wear to School: The Great Debate Over Dress Codes and School U
This article discusses how "the most recent data indicates that 23%of American public elementary schools have a school uniform policy, but a new book makes the case that uniforms do not improve school safety or academic discipline."Discusses the pros and cons of school uniforms, and uniforms versus dress codes. Also includes links to related articles about clothing shopping for back to school, and to related sites. From Greatschools.net, a California nonprofit organization. Durable Critters Providing Insight For Human Egg Preservation
A tiny, six-legged critter that suspends all biological activity when the going gets tough may hold answers to a better way to cryopreserve human eggs, researchers say. Tardigrades, also called water bears, can survive Himalayan heights or ocean depths as long as they have moisture. When they don't, they produce a sugar, trehalose, slowly dehydrate and essentially cease functioning until the rain comes, says Dr. Ali Eroglu, reproductive biologist and cryobiologist at the Medical College of Georgia. Brain's Opioid Receptors -- or Endorphin System -- May Hold Key to Tre
The role of the brain's opioid receptor system -- or endorphin system -- may hold the key to understanding and treating bulimia nervosa, according to research reported in the Society of Nuclear Medicine's August issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Lazy Eye: Older Children Can Benefit From Treatment For Childhood's Mo
Surprising results from a nationwide clinical trial show that many children age 7 through 17 with amblyopia (lazy eye) may benefit from treatments that are more commonly used on younger children. Tryptophan No Turkey In Boosting Immune System, Stanford Study Shows
Tryptophan is the source of Thanksgiving legend and grist for a "Seinfeld"episode, but it's not the chemical that you'd expect to find in Lawrence Steinman's lab. The Real Adult Expo
Sex-tech is emerging from the fringe to the middle of the main convention floor. But where are the webcams? Commentary by Regina Lynn. Society for the Preservation of Weeksville and Bedford-Stuyvesant Hist
"Historic Weeksville was a nineteenth century community located in the Ninth Ward of Brooklyn, New York. It was named for James Weeks, an African American who purchased land there in 1838."It was "'rediscovered' in 1968 when its four remaining historic dwellings were spotted from the air."The site provides information about restoration efforts, historic images, and tour information. Why Do Women Tend To Live Longer Than Men? Biologist's Model Offers Ne
A provocative new model proposed by USC molecular biologist John Tower may help answer an enduring scientific question: Why do women tend to live longer than men? The model suggests how, on a genetic level, the evolution of aging and sex may be inextricably linked. It concludes that sexual differentiation processes may exact a high biological cost -- reduced function of the cell's mitochondria and shorter life span in males.
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