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Antibiotic Resistant Bacterium Uses Sonar-like Strategy To 'See' Enemi
For the first time, scientists have found that bacteria can use a Sonar-like system to spot other cells (either normal body cells or other bacteria) and target them for destruction. Reported in the December 24 issue of Science, this finding explains how some bacteria know when to produce a toxin that makes infection more severe. It may lead to the design of new toxin inhibitors. Smoking Increases Risk Of Psoriasis, Study Shows
Another disease can be added to the list of smoking-related disorders -- psoriasis. Researchers have found that smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis, heavier smoking increases the risk further, and the risk decreases only slowly after quitting. Blood Test Helps Guide Treatment And Can Impact Quality Of Life For Br
With the goal of tailoring cancer interventions for the individual, researchers have published the results of a prospective study that validates the use of a simple blood test to help doctors more reliably assess treatment effectiveness for patients with metastatic breast cancer. Low-cost temperature sensors: Tennis balls to monitor mountain snowpac
Dime-sized temperature sensors, first built for the refrigerated food industry, have been adapted to sense mountain microclimates. Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following
News releases and audio of public service announcements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) about dangers for workers associated with hurricane recovery. Topics include flooding, electrical, chainsaws, falls, and mold. Also includes fact sheets on natural disaster recovery and related information. Most materials are in English and Spanish. Evolutionary Conservation Of A Mechanism Of Longevity From Worms To Ma
Though the study of aging in the nematode model organism C. elegans has provided much insight into this complex process, it is not yet clear whether genes involved in aging in the worm have a similar role in mammals. In a recent study, Dr. Hekimi and colleagues of McGill University (Canada) report that inactivation of the gene mclk1, the murine ortholog of the C. elegans gene clk-1, results in increased cellular fitness and prolonged lifespan in mice. Helping Build Designs That Are 'Cool'
Cool design creates hot profits, and although really great design is an art rather than a craft, the E-VaN project has developed some best-practice design tools to help companies maximise their potential. E-VaN aims to usher in a new wave of design that allies form with function. Celiac Sprue Association
This organization is "dedicated to helping individuals with [the gluten intolerance diseases of] celiac disease (CD) and dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and their families worldwide through information, education and research."The site features information about symptoms and treatment, a collection of articles, a list of local chapters, and information about a gluten-free diet. Also includes information for children and dozens of gluten-free recipes. Some information also available in Spanish. Searchable. New Mathematical Model Unravels The Mechanics Of Microbe Reproduction
In process that is shrouded in mystery, rod-shaped bacteria reproduce by splitting themselves in two. By applying advanced mathematics to laboratory data, scientists have solved a small but important part of this reproductive puzzle. Another Look At An Enigmatic New World
On January 14, 2005, the ESA Huygens probe arrived at Saturn's largest satellite, Titan. After a faultless descent through the dense atmosphere, it touched down on the icy surface of this strange world from where it continued to transmit precious data back to the Earth.
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Stevenson died of a brain haemorrhage in Vailima in Samoa, aged 44.
