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Hygiene Habits Stall: Public Handwashing Down
When it comes to washing with soap and water, some Americans seem be slipping up. In an observational study slightly over three-quarters of men and women (77 percent) washed their hands in public restrooms -- a six percent decline from a similar study conducted in 2005. New Lab Test Can Detect Costly Fungal Disease In Soybean Seedlings
A simple, cheap lab test can unerringly detect Sudden Death Syndrome, a costly fungal disease, in soybean seedlings. Once commercialized, its use will help breeders produce SDS-resistant soybean varieties much faster than they can now. "You can do a reliable assay in the greenhouse in a plastic cup and four weeks later, you'll see the result,"said the biotechnologist who developed the procedure. "The seedlings develop the leaf symptoms and the root rot or they don't. It works every time, and the labor cost is very low -- about $1 per assay." Burmese Buddhism and the Spirit Cult Revisited: An Interdisciplinary C
Details about this 2004 academic conference on religious practices in Burma in relation to those of its neighboring Theravada country, Thailand. "[O]ur knowledge of Burmese religion and society is still limited, due to the fact that Burma (Myanmar) has been inaccessible to foreign scholars since the military takeover in 1962."Includes a conference overview, text of most of the conference papers, and a few conference photos. Organized by the Stanford University Center for Buddhist Studies. Thinking With The Spinal Cord?
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have demonstrated that the spinal cord use network mechanisms similar to those used in the brain. The discovery is featured in the current issue of Science. UMass Amherst Researchers Discover That Microbes Can Produce Miniature
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have discovered a tiny biological structure that is highly electrically conductive. This breakthrough helps describe how microorganisms can clean up groundwater and produce electricity from renewable resources. It may also have applications in the emerging field of nanotechnology, which develops advanced materials and devices in extremely small dimensions. Novel 3-D Cell Culture Model Shows Selective Tumor Uptake Of Nanoparti
A novel cell culture model consisting of an aggregate of brain tumor cells growing on normal thin slices of brain tissue has been developed to investigate tumor properties and therapy. The tumor cells showed a similar invasion pattern to that seen when growing in patients. When nanoparticles made from a new type of polymer were added to the co-culture, the nanoparticles were taken up more by the tumor cells than the normal brain cells. Smaller Storms Drop Larger Overall Rainfall In Hurricane Season
Researchers have found that when residents of the US southeastern states look skyward for rain to alleviate a long-term drought, they should be hoping for a tropical storm over a hurricane for more reasons than one. According to a new study using NASA satellite data, smaller tropical storms do more to alleviate droughts than hurricanes do over the course of a season by bringing greater cumulative rainfall. New Way To Predict Survival In Older Women With Lung Cancer
Researchers have discovered a novel mechanism to predict survival in older women with early-stage lung cancer. The finding may have significant implications for new treatment approaches. 2007 Farm Bill: A California Perspective
This site brings together viewpoints on the 2007 Farm Bill from "various industry sectors -- nutrition, agriculture, resources"in the state of California ("the largest agricultural producer and exporter in the nation."). "Covering such issues as energy, nutrition, conservation, and rural development -- the farm bill is an omnibus multi-year authorizing law for major food and farm programs. ... [and] domestic assistance programs (food stamps)."From the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Birder's World Magazine: Answers to Your Questions about Avian Flu
This FAQ about avian influenza (bird flu) focuses on topics related to birding and feeding birds. Also discusses issues such as whether pet birds can contract avian influenza, whether it is safe to eat poultry and eggs, and what to do if you find a sick bird. Includes links to related resources.
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