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New Computational Technique Can Predict Drug Side Effects
Early identification of adverse effects of drugs before they are tested in humans is crucial in developing new therapeutics, as unexpected effects account for a third of all drug failures during the development process. Now researchers at the University of California-San Diego have developed a novel technique using computer modeling to identify potential side effects of pharmaceuticals, and have used the technique to study a class of drugs that includes tamoxifen. Magnetic Needles Turn Somersaults: Researchers Discover New Possibilit
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute of Metals Research in Stuttgart have discovered a new mechanism with which it is possible to use weak magnetic fields to reverse tiny magnetic structures, called vortex cores, quickly and with no losses. Up until now, very strong magnetic fields have been necessary to accomplish this, requiring highly complex technology. The new method might open up new possibilities for magnetic data storage. People Living With Cancer
This "patient information website of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), is designed to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions. The site provides information on more than 85 types of cancer, clinical trials, coping, side effects, a Find an Oncologist database, message boards, patient support organizations, and more."Also includes a medical dictionary, a database of concise drug information, and links to related sites. Study Of Obese Diabetics Explains Why Low-carb Diets Produce Fast Resu
A new study by Temple University School of Medicine researchers has shown why the pounds melt so quickly on low-carbohydrate diets, and it's not related to water, metabolism or boredom. The research was conducted in a group of obese patients with type 2 diabetes who followed the Atkins diet. Can Animals Predict Disaster?
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program "explores a variety of science-based explanations for unusual animal behavior observed prior to natural disasters."The website features eyewitness accounts of unusual animal behavior, essays and video clips on infrasound ("any sound pitched below 20 hertz to as low as 2 hertz") scientist views, and a list of related websites and reading. Scientists Discover Genetic Key To Growing Hardier, More Productive Pl
A team of plant biologists has discovered an overlooked genetic key to growing plants that are more productive, more drought-resistant and better able to grow in soils low in nutrients. Their findings may prompt biology textbook changes and have implications for increased world food production and global reforestation efforts. The findings are particularly relevant for farmers in areas prone to drought and in developing countries that lack irrigation systems and money for expensive fertilizers. Boo!Hiss!Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Grab Attention Year-Around at
This article and sidebar discuss the trend of cockroach-eating contests at Halloween, the use of Madagascar hissing cockroaches on the television show "Fear Factor,"and opinions about cockroaches at the Bohart Museum (University of California, Davis), which has "maintained terrariums of Madagascar hissing cockroaches for some 30 years. ... 'It's the most popular display among the kids.'"From the UC Davis Department of Entomology. Mile Markers
"Images from the collection of the Monroe County Public Library [Key West, Florida] depict the rich history of the Florida Keys. Early industries, such as sponging, shark fishing, turtle canning, and cigar manufacturing, are illustrated in vivid detail."Browse the photos through the "Virtual Road Trip"from Key Largo to Key West. Includes links to a searchable database of the photos and a gazetteer of the islands. Astronomers Say Moons Like Ours Are Uncommon
The next time you take a moonlit stroll, or admire a full, bright-white moon looming in the night sky, you might count yourself lucky. New observations suggest that moons like Earth's -- that formed out of tremendous collisions -- are uncommon in the universe, arising at most in only five to ten percent of planetary systems. Anti-inflammatory Drug Prevents Liver Cancer In At-risk Liver Patients
Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug most often used to treat gout, prevented liver cancer in patients with hepatitis virus-related end-stage liver disease, according to a new study.
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