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Bacteria Beam Cuts Factory-borne Food Poisoning
Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a new technology which can spot contaminated meat in seconds. The technology, which uses infrared beams to spot harmful bacteria, has the potential to revolutionise the food processing industry and prevent thousands of cases of food poisoning. [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. Endangered Brazilian Ocelot Kitten Born: Birth Significant For Species
Call him El Conquistador! An endangered Brazilian ocelot kitten was born at the Louisville Zoo Sept. 23. This was the first offspring for mom Miguela and second for father Itirapua. The birth is very significant and important for the species. There are only 26 Brazilian ocelots in American Zoo and Aquarium Association institutions nationwide. The birth is also notable because of the passing on of Itirapua's vital founder stock genetic diversity. When Itirapua's mother, who lived in the wild, was hit by a car, she was taken to a local animal hospital where Itirapua was born. Time To Develop New Antidotes For Chemical Attacks, Urge Researchers
New antidotes for organophosphates are needed to prepare for chemical attacks in the West and to tackle pesticide poisoning in developing countries, argue researchers in the latest issue of BMJ. Edible Coatings Of Whey Help Keep Pathogens Off Meats
Ready-to-eat meats are popular with consumers. But after the initial food processing, they are also vulnerable to recontamination by pathogenic bacteria. A solution turns out to be an application of an antimicrobial-incorporated edible film coating that will fend off the pathogens. Gene Silencing Technique Offers New Strategy For Treating, Curing Dise
A new technique aimed at directly controlling the expression of genes by turning them on or off at the DNA level could lead to drugs for the treatment or cure of many diseases, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Low Cholesterol Levels Associated With Cancer, Study Finds
Millions of Americans take statins to lower their cholesterol, but how low should you go? Many scientific studies support the benefits of lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and achieving low LDL cholesterol levels is one of the most important steps in preventing heart disease. New research, however, provides evidence for an association between low LDL levels and cancer risk. 'Darko' Director Richard Kelly Explains the Long Wait for 'Southland T
Director Richard Kelly gives Wired the scoop on his long-awaited and latest film, Southland Tales. Study Illuminates Birth Defects Caused By Copper Deficiency
A new study reveals the timing of developmental events that critically depend on copper. While copper deficiency is rare in humans, the findings suggest that suboptimal copper metabolism might contribute to birth defects, according to the researchers. CRS Report for Congress: Pages of the United States Congress: Selectio
This Congressional Research Service (CRS) fact sheet, updated in August 2006, describes the selection and duties of the "approximately 100"high school juniors who "serve principally as messengers"in the U.S. Congress each year. "Pages must be appointed and sponsored by a Member of Congress for one or two semesters of a school year, or a summer session."Opens directly into a PDF document.
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