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Herpes Virus Can Be Used As Nanomachines For Cancer Treatment
Herpes viruses, though not life-threatening, are usually considered to be embarrassing and annoying. Researchers have now found a way to use the virus to potentially fight breast cancer, which, according to the American Cancer Society, is the most common cancer among women. In fact, excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer accounts for nearly one in three cancers diagnosed in U.S. women. New Algorithm Matches Any Tumor Cells To Best Possible Anticancer Trea
An algorithm that could help rapidly sort molecular information about a cancer patient's particular tumor and could help match this information to the right drug treatment would be a breakthrough of enormous value. Two researchers have just pioneered just such a system. Using a panel of 60 diverse, human cancer cell lines from the National Cancer Institute (NCI-60), the researchers devised and tested an algorithm designed to match the best potential treatment(s) for a particular tumor in a particular patient. Agnes de Mille Dances
Brief illustrated biography of this dancer and choreographer and details about some of her featured dances. Includes photos, summary, description of cast, and composer for dances such as "Rodeo"and "Fall River Legend."Also includes images of dances for musicals such as "Oklahoma!"and "Brigadoon,"and a complete danceography with a list of theater, film, ballet, and television choreography. What Is Wrong With Intelligent Design?
In a thought-provoking paper from the March issue of the Quarterly Review of Biology, Elliott Sober (University of Wisconsin) clearly discusses the problems with two standard criticisms of intelligent design: that it is unfalsifiable and that the many imperfect adaptations found in nature refute the hypothesis of intelligent design. Injury Report Shows All-terrain Vehicles Not Child's Play
All-terrain vehicles pose a serious risk of injury and even death, according to the largest study ever conducted of ATV injuries in children. Another 'Dead Zone' May Loom Off Oregon Coast
The Pacific Ocean off of Oregon has experienced a die-off of birds, declining fisheries and wildly fluctuating conditions in the past few months, and has set the stage for another hypoxic "dead zone"like those of 2002 and 2004, according to experts at Oregon State University. [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. Women Less Likely Than Men To Change Habits That Increase Heart Diseas
Smoking, eating fattening foods and not getting enough exercise are all lifestyle habits that can lead to poor health and cardiovascular disease -- more so if you have a family history. But researchers have found that women don't change these habits as often as men, even when they have relatives with heart disease. National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 15-21, 2005
This publicity kit from the United States Postal Service (USPS) provides data and related information about dog bites in the U.S. It features data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on dog bite accidents in 2003 and 2004, and tips for avoiding dog bites. Note: Although this material is designed for the postal service, much of the information is applicable to the general public. Global Warming Dramatically Changed Ancient Forests
Palmettos in Pennsylvania? Magnolias in Minnesota? The migration of subtropical plants to northern climates may not be too far-fetched if future global warming patterns mirror a monumental shift that took place in the past, new research by an international team of scientists suggests.
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