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The Nutcracker History
Historical material through 1998 about this ballet performed at Christmastime with music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Features a discussion of the origins of the story and Tchaikvsky's musical composition, the development of early stagings, listing of notable productions (such as the original Imperial Russian Ballet in 1892 and the first full length production in the U.S. by the San Francisco Ballet in 1944), background about wooden nutcrackers, and more. From BalletMet Columbus, Ohio. Connective Tissue Cells From Lungs Fused With Heart Muscle To Form Bio
In guinea pig experiments, Johns Hopkins scientists fused common connective tissue cells taken from lungs with heart muscle cells to create a safe and effective biological pacemaker whose cells can fire on their own and naturally regulate the muscle's rhythmic beat. Gradient Guides Nerve Growth Down Spinal Cord
The same family of chemical signals that attracts developing sensory nerves up the spinal cord toward the brain also serves to repel motor nerves, sending them in the opposite direction, down the cord and away from the brain. The finding provides crucial clues about how to restore function for those suffering from paralyzing spinal cord injuries or degenerative disorders. Pollution Harms Top Marine Predators
A new study provides some of the first evidence that albatrosses in the North Pacific may be affected by environmental contamination. Alterations in the immune function of the black-footed albatross were associated with elevated blood levels of nonpoint source contaminants. Non-point source pollution comes from a wide variety of sources such as farms, cars, roads and highways, and lawns. This kind of pollution is ubiquitous and can pose a significant threat to wildlife. Children's Anxiety Prior To Surgery Linked To Behavioral Changes
A child's level of anxiety prior to surgery is predictive of whether they will experience post-surgical delirium and maladaptive behavioral changes, including anxiety, nighttime crying, and bedwetting, according to a Yale study published in the journal Anesthesia &Analgesia. Terrorism: Q&A: Ground Transportation
Questions and answers about the possibility of attacks on ground transportation in the United States. Topics include chemical and biological attacks, security measures, and brief information about security measures in other countries, such as "in the United Kingdom, for example, police are confident that unattended packages will be reported within minutes, giving authorities early warning to thwart possible attacks."From the Council on Foreign Relations. Note: links may not work in all browsers. Cassini Finds An Atmosphere On Saturn's Moon Enceladus
The Cassini spacecraft's two close flybys of Saturn's icy moon Enceladus have revealed that the moon has a significant atmosphere. Scientists, using Cassini's magnetometer instrument for their studies, say the source may be volcanism, geysers, or gases escaping from the surface or the interior. First Evidence Of Brain Abnormalities Found In Pathological Liars
A USC study found the first evidence of brain abnormalities - specifically in the prefrontal cortex - in pathological liars. While more research is needed, the findings indicate a neurobiological basis for habitual lying. Researchers Find Resistance To Soybean Fungus
The first soybean line with genetic resistance to charcoal rot has been released by Agricultural Research Service scientists in Mississippi. Charcoal rot, caused by the soilborne fungus Macrophomina phaseolina, is a major yield-limiting disease of the Mid-South and other soybean-producing regions throughout the world. Third Of European Cancer Patients Use Complementary And Alternative Th
More than a third of cancer patients in Europe make use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), according to one of the largest surveys undertaken of CAM in cancer.
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