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Best Males Have Less Successful Daughters
The strongest and fittest of a species might be expected to produce the best offspring, but this is not always the case, researchers have found. Studies of red deer suggest that the most successful males are more likely to produce less fertile daughters. Male and female deer need different attributes to succeed. Genes which prove to be an advantage in fathers don't necessarily prove beneficial in daughters. EU Research Suggests That PCBs Damage Sperm -- But Finds No Dramatic E
Research by an EU-supported international team of scientists has show polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) -- synthetic organic chemicals found widely in the environment and absorbed in the diet -- may damage sperm. The study, reported in Human Reproduction (Thursday 13 October), found no dramatic effects on human fertility and did not reveal any serious public health threat. However, authors say the findings are a warning and further research is needed. Ocean Ecosystems Plagued By Agricultural Runoff
Researchers have long suspected that fertilizer runoff from big farms can trigger sudden explosions of marine algae capable of disrupting ocean ecosystems and even producing "dead zones"in the sea. Now a new study by Stanford University scientists presents the first direct evidence linking large-scale coastalfarming to massive algal blooms in the sea. Too Much Water May Be As Dangerous As Too Little During Long-distance
Drinking water during a long-distance race may do serious harm rather than keep you safe from injury if you're drinking too much, according to a cardiologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center. New Language Points To Foundations Of Human Grammar
How is a language born? What are its essential elements? Linguists are gaining new insights into these age-old conundrums from a language created in a small village in Israel's Negev Desert. Apple Phone's Recipe for Success
If Apple releases a phone, it's not going to succeed based on its design, user interface or feature set. It will win because Apple will create a data-syncing program that makes iTunes look like MacPaint. In Cult of Mac. A Shallow Hip Socket Predicts Osteoarthritis Of The Hip
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip is one of the leading causes of disability among elderly men and women. This progressive joint disease involves multiple factors, including genes, age, gender, hormones, as well as body mass index, mechanical stress. In addition, a developmental condition known as acetabular dysplasia can contribute to disease risk. K-State Researchers Designing Better Drug To Treat Cystic Fibrosis
John Tomich, a Kansas State University professor of biochemistry, spends much of his day thinking about how to design a better drug to treat cystic fibrosis. A chronic and progressive disease, cystic fibrosis is usually diagnosed in childhood. It causes mucus to become thick, dry and sticky. The mucus builds up and clogs passages in the lungs, pancreas and other organs in the body. Medieval Cookery
Recipes and resources for cooking dishes from the Middle Ages. Includes menus and photos, a period ingredients database, recommended books, a full-text search of medieval cookbooks, and related resources. Features recipes for meat and vegetable dishes, sauces, spice mixes, and desserts. From an enthusiast who has prepared medieval feasts for events. Massage May Help Ease Pain And Anxiety After Surgery
A 20-minute evening back massage may help relieve pain and reduce anxiety following major surgery when given in addition to pain medications, according to a new report. Many patients still experience pain following major surgery despite the availability of pain-relieving medications, according to background information in the article.
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