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New Antifreeze Protein Found In Fleas May Allow Longer Storage Of Tran
A new antifreeze protein discovered in tiny snow fleas by Queen's University researchers may lengthen the shelf life of human organs for transplantation. Scientists Pinpoint Inflammation Gene; Discovery Has Implications For
A team of international researchers has discovered that a specific gene on chromosome 15 regulates inflammation, a finding with implications for a wide range of disorders, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer's, and infections. The findings are published in the October 9 online issue of Nature Genetics.
Gear Gallery: Cushy Air Bed Recliner, Point 'n' Shoot for Pros and Mor
Browse this week's Wired News gadget reviews for a luxurious inflatable mattress (incline your head, boost your knees -- mmmm, comfy), Canon's new G9 with features even a pro would love and more of the latest tech. Radiation Exposure During Virtual Colonoscopy Doesn't Significantly Ra
The risk of developing cancer as a result of being exposed to X-rays during computed tomography colonography (also known as "virtual colonoscopy"or CT colonography) is considerably less than 1 percent, according to an article published today in the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Gastroenterology. Researchers say the radiation risk can be further reduced by creating optimized protocols for performing this screening test. People Closer To World Trade Center Have More Vivid Memories When Reca
Those close to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, have, on average, more vivid memories of the terrorist attacks than do those who were in other parts of New York City on that day, according to a study by researchers at New York University. The results, reported in the most recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, indicate personal involvement may be important in engaging the amygdala when recalling 9/11 events. How the IPod Came to Be
Using foam core and old fishing weights to craft a model of a new MP3 player five years ago, Apple engineers usher in the age of the iPod. By Steven Levy from Wired magazine. Adult cell self-renewal without stem cells?
Is the indefinite self-renewal of adult cells possible without recourse to stem cell intermediates? Scientists have shown that it is possible, by achieving the ex vivo regeneration of macrophages, specialized cells in the immune system, over several months. Cord Blood Viable Option For Kids With Life-threatening Metabolic Diso
Children born with inherited metabolic disorders that cause organ failure and early death can be treated successfully with umbilical cord blood transplants from unrelated donors and, in some cases go on to live for many years, according to a study led by Duke University Medical Center researchers. Bioengineering Of Nerve-muscle Connection Could Improve Hand Use For W
Prosthetic hand devices used by wounded soldiers have limited motor control and no sensory feedback. But a bioengineered interface, made of muscle cells and a nano-sized polymer, could go a long way in creating prostheses that move like a normal hand. Animal studies show the interface may possibly restore a sense of touch. Skatepark Injuries Can Incur Economic Pain
Anyone heading out to the local skatepark with dreams of becoming the next Tony Hawk may want to take some precautions. Common skateboard injuries seen in emergency departments are arm and leg fractures, sprains, contusions, and head and stomach injuries.
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