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Net Peers Help Otaku Find Love
An act of chivalry by a timid geek on a Tokyo train leads to love and a book deal, thanks to a swarm of online readers. By Brian Ashcraft from Wired magazine. Largest Single-institution Study Demonstrates Mammosite Is A Safe Brea
Treating breast cancer with MammoSiteŽ resulted in a low risk of complications and was generally well tolerated, according to a University of Pittsburgh study. The study, presented at the 47th annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO), Oct. 16 to 20, also evaluated cosmetic outcome of treatment with MammoSite and found that it was comparable to that of standard external beam radiation. Taking spectroscopy by surprise
A new two-dimensional analytical technique could see the end of conventional spectroscopy. Gallery: 300's Violent Visions
Explore the digital landscapes and pixelated gore of the newest graphic novel to come to life on the big screen. By Jason Silverman. Omega-3 Offers Hope For New Anti-breast Cancer Drugs
Omega-3, the fatty acid found in oily fish, could be combined with a commonly used anesthetic to develop drugs to treat breast cancer, according to research published today in the journal Breast Cancer Research. Compounds of Omega-3 fatty acids and propofol reduce the ability of breast cancer cells to develop into malignant tumours, inhibiting cancer cell migration by 50% and significantly reducing their metastatic activity. These new compounds could be developed into a new family of anti-cancer drugs. Nuclear Approach May Help Climate Researchers Pinpoint Volcanic Erupti
There's gold in them thar rings. Tree rings that is, and Penn State researchers are using the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor to measure gold and link the rings to volcanic eruptions. USB Holiday Madness
Plug a Christmas tree snow globe or other wacky stuff into your PC. Plus:NuMetrex sports bra monitors its wearer's heart rate. From the Wired News blog Gear Factor. Inhaling Helps Heal Liver Transplant Recipients
A new study indicates that one of the main complications of liver transplantation can be treated very simply. Inhalation of nitrous oxide during the transplant operation decreased the length of time patients had to stay in hospital and increased the rate at which the function of the transplanted liver was restored. Feature Stories: New Year's Resolutions Guide
This series of articles provides ideas for sticking to resolutions made for the new year. Includes general resolution advice, and strategies for weight loss, exercise, and quitting smoking. From the University of Maryland Medical Center. [Funny] A referee has sent himself off in an English amateur league ma
Andy Wain had to abandon the Sunday league match between Peterborough North End and a Royal Mail side in the 63rd minute after throwing down his whistle and marching up to confront North End's keeper.
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