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Nanoparticles, Nanoshells, Nanotubes: How Tiny Specks May Provide Powe
They're but a tiny speck, existing in a variety of forms: particles, tubes, shells, even a soccerball-like shape. They also share a common prefix: "nano,"connoting their size, a billionth of a meter or roughly 25-millionth of an inch. [Odd] A Romanian couple has named their son Yahoo as a sign of gratitu
Daily Libertatea said on Thursday Cornelia and Nonu Dragoman, both from Transylvania, met and decided they were meant for each other following a three-month relationship over the net.They married and had a baby this Christmas, whom they decided to name after one of the worldwide web's most popular portals."We named him Lucian Yahoo after my father and the net, the main beacon of my life,"Cornelia Dragoman was quoted as saying. Long-term Cancer Risk Follows Stem Cell Transplant Recipients
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients face a significant long-term risk for developing a second cancer, particularly if they were older at the time of transplant or received stem cells from a female donor, according to a new study. Social Explorer
This site "provides easy access to demographic information about the United States, from 1940 to 2000,"by featuring "thousands of maps and hundreds of reports with thousands of variables."Includes interactive census maps (showing population, age, race, occupation, and other factors) and related reports. Additional features are available for a fee. Proclamation by the President: National Day of Prayer and Remembrance
Official press release from President George W. Bush proclaiming September 16, 2005, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane Katrina. It is meant to "honor the memory of those who lost their lives, to provide comfort and strength to the families of the victims, and to help ease the burden of the survivors." The International Reach of the Mara Salvatrucha
Feature on the Latino street gang Mara Salvatrucha, also know as MS-13, whose reach is thought to extend through Central America, Mexico, and the U.S. Includes audio clips, a photo gallery, and links to related news stories and Web sites. From National Public Radio (NPR). Homing In On Blood Pressure Genes May Lead To Targeted Therapy
For the first time, researchers have mapped a genetic location that explains why certain blood pressure-lowering drugs aren't effective for some people, according to researchers at the 2005 American Heart Association High Blood Pressure Research meeting. Night Shift Work Not Linked To Increased Risk Of Cancer: Contracts Ear
Working the night shift doesn't appear to increase the risk of developing cancer, suggests the findings of a new study of Swedish workers. Recent studies -- and corresponding news headlines -- have found that regularly working the night shift may increase the risk of developing breast, prostate and colon cancers. Status Of Adolescent Peer Groups Plays Role In Understanding Groups In
Researchers found that the peer group a child belongs to has differential effects on deviant, aggressive, and prosocial behavior. A study of 526 children in grades 5 through 8 revealed that children in the "cool"group were more likely influenced by their friends than children in groups that are well-liked. The findings imply that being a part of the popular group may have some benefits, but also may increase risky behavior and social aggression. Gene Expression May Be Altered In Drug Addiction: Mechanism Illuminate
Scientists recently completed a study investigating one of the changes in gene expression that occurs when individuals take addictive drugs. The studies focus on how the primary RNA transcript is processed by splicing to produce a mature transcript. The fidelity of splicing must be maintained since errors may lead to the development of disease.
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