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Ethanol-powered vehicles generate more ozone than gas-powered ones
Vehicles running on ethanol will generate higher concentrations of ozone than those using gasoline, especially in the winter, researchers have found. That could create new health concerns in areas where ozone hasn't been a significant problem before. Finding Could Improve Safety Of Stem Cell Transplants
A lipid that helps destroy potentially harmful cells during brain development shows promise for improving the safety and efficacy of stem cell transplants, say researchers at the Medical College of Georgia and University of Georgia. Iraq Troops' PTSD Rate As High As 35 Percent, Analysis Finds
The Veterans' Administration should expect a high volume of Iraq veterans seeking treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, with researchers anticipating that the rate among armed forces will be as high as 35 percent, according to a new analysis. Gallery: Smart New Phones at 3GSM
Apple's got the iPhone, but what do its competitors have? Nokia, Motorola and Research In Motion show off their latest at the giant 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. New Anemia Measure Predicts Risk Of Death In Dialysis Patients
A new indicator of variations in hemoglobin level over time is a strong predictor of the risk of death among patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease, reports a new study. Bebe Moore Campbell
Biography of author and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell (1950-2006), who wrote about race relations and racial inequality, relationships and family, mental health, and other topics. Includes a bibliography and overviews of some of her books, such as "Sweet Summer"and "Your Blues Ain't Like Mine."From Voices From the Gaps: Women Artists and Writers of Color, a project of the University of Minnesota Department of English. Common herbicides and fibrates block nutrient-sensing receptor found i
Certain common herbicides and lipid-lowering fibrate drugs act in humans to block T1R3, a nutrient-sensing taste receptor also present in intestine and pancreas. These compounds were not previously known to act on the receptor, which influences glucose homeostasis and energy metabolism. The effect is specific to humans and not revealed during animal testing. Sperm Banking Before Treatment Preserves Fertility In Young Male Cance
A recent study proves that sperm freezing and banking, is an effective way to preserve fertility in adolescents and young adult males with cancer. The Partisans of Ali: A History of Shia Faith and Politics
This five-part series looks "at the origins of the Sunni-Shia split in Islam, the religious and historical differences, how Iran became Shiite, and how conflicts involving Shiism have made an impact beyond the Middle East."Discusses origins, key individuals, and related topics. Includes a chronology, map, and bibliography. From National Public Radio (NPR). New Asus Color E-Reader Folds Like a Book
Asus is working on a new e-book reader that will have dual color touchscreens, fold like a book and be cheaper than its rivals from Sony and Amazon.
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