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Liturgy and Life Artifacts Digital Collection
A collection of images of "almost 1200 objects includ[ing] vestments, statuary, rosary beads, medals, chalices, crucifixes, sick call sets, prayer cards, relics and original paintings,"dating primarily between 1925 and 1975. This site offers "an intriguing look at the daily life of American Catholics prior to the reforms instituted by the Second Vatican Council."Searchable, or browsable by subject. From the Boston College Digital Library. Key Enzyme Is Secreted By Heart Mast Cells -- Weill Cornell Discovery
Weill Medical College of Cornell University researchers have made the startling discovery that renin -- a kidney-secreted enzyme crucial to blood pressure regulation -- is also synthesized and secreted by mast cells within the heart. Researchers Trace Evolution To Relatively Simple Genetic Changes
In a stunning example of evolution at work, scientists have now found that changes in a single gene can produce major changes in the skeletal armor of fish living in the wild. The surprising results, announced in the March 25, 2005, issue of journal Science, bring new data to long-standing debates about how evolution occurs in natural habitats. New Cranberry Hybrid High In Antioxidants
Scientists are suiting up a wholesome cranberry variety with a newly isolated genetic trait. Using traditional breeding methods, they have created an experimental cranberry line with a high level of absorbable antioxidants. The cultivated, typical American cranberry, has long been prized for its brilliant red fruit. The deep-colored pigments are made up of anthocyanins, which are a subclass of flavonoids. The many plant chemicals in this large group are widely studied for their purported health benefits, including their role as antioxidants. New Clue Why MS Affects African Americans Differently Than Caucasians
Differences in immune systems have been found in African Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS) compared to Caucasians, possibly offering a clue why African Americans experience more disability with MS than Caucasians, according to a study published in the July 3, 2007, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. ScamBusters.org: Hurricane Katrina Scams
"Many different types of Hurricane Katrina scams are already making the rounds -- find out what they are, how to protect yourself, and how you can help."Covers phishing, fake charities, spam, and other fraudulent activities. Pick and Comment
Okay, here’s the thing. Sciencebase is now getting around 2000 spam comments every day. So, if I take a break, like I did this week, that’s a vast cr*pflood to check through even with the help of the Akismet spam filter and the Auntie Spam Greasemonkey script for Firefox that compresses and labels Akismet’s findings. [...] Is 'Trash-Diesel' Snake Oil?
A company claiming it can turn landfill into diesel has questionable technology and a CEO with a history of lying. In Autopia. High Dopamine Transporter Levels Not Correlated With ADHD
Results from a brain-imaging study indicate that levels of a brain protein proposed as a diagnostic marker for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are not positively correlated with the disease. The results suggest that clinical measures of these dopamine transporter proteins should not be used as a basis for a diagnosis of ADHD. New Infrared Tool Measures Silicon Wafer Thickness
A new instrument under development at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) uses infrared laser light to precisely measure the thickness of 300 millimeter silicon wafers. NIST researchers hope the tool, with further refinements, will allow them to establish a new calibration service for "master wafers"used in semiconductor the industry to measure wafer thickness.
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