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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Living With Wildlife
The "animal species covered in this series were selected after surveying agencies and organizations [in Washington state] that receive calls from the public about local wildlife. ... [I]n many cases the calls are from people who are -- or think they are -- experiencing a conflict with a wild animal and are seeking a way to remedy the problem."Includes tips for dealing with snakes, gophers, cougars, black bears, raccoons, skunks, deer, Canada geese, muskrats, and other species. War On Terror Meets War On Cancer
A scientific method that has been used to track the source of illegal drugs, explosives, counterfeit bills and biological warfare agents may have some new uses: detecting rapidly growing cancers and studying obesity and eating disorders. Those uses may result from a new study that challenges the long-held belief that the water inside cells is chemically identical to the water outside cells. Disturbed Sleep Linked To Poorer Daytime Function In Older Women
One of the first large-scale studies to examine the association of sleep behaviors, neuromuscular performance and daytime function in a community dwelling of older women finds that poorer sleep is associated with worse physical function in older women during the daytime. The Most Dangerous Object in the Office This Month: The Photonic Disru
Twenty-one times more powerful than your average presentation pointer, the photonic disruptor packs a punch in nonlethal takedowns. Modeling Lung Cancer: New Mouse Model Validates Targeted Chemotherapeu
In a new report in the February 15 issue of Genes and Development, Dr. Martin McMahon and colleagues present a novel mouse model of non-small cell lung cancer, which will serve as a useful tool to test the efficacy of novel chemotherapeutic drug therapies in the early stages of lung tumorigenesis. Their paper provides evidence to support the use of a relatively new class of drugs, called MEK inhibitors, for lung cancer patients whose tumors contain mutations in the BRaf gene. Mechanism Explains Biological 'Cross-talk'Between 24-hour Body Cycle A
It's well known that the body's energy levels cycle on a 24-hour, or circadian, schedule, and that this metabolic process is fueled by oxygen. Now, researchers have found that a protein called Rev-erb coordinates the daily cycles of oxygen-carrying heme molecules to maintain the body's correct metabolism. Honor America's Veterans at Battlefields and Military Parks Preserved
This presentation suggests honoring U.S. military veterans on Veteran's Day by visiting a national park "that commemorates where they fought and served their country."Features annotated links to websites for parks that preserve battlefields and other military themes, listed by wars such as the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and World War II. Also includes listings for military cemeteries and military history websites. From the National Park Service (NPS). Ambulatory Oxygen Rarely A Benefit In COPD Patients Without Resting Hy
Prescribing ambulatory oxygen in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease improves exercise performance, but not the quality of their daily life unless they have resting hypoxemia, according to researchers. Drug Treatment Improves Learning In Mice With Down Syndrome Symptoms,
A once-a-day, short-term treatment with a drug compound substantially improved learning and memory in mice with Down syndrome symptoms, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Fowl Play: Adult Swim's Low-Budget, High-Geek, Stop-Mo Hit Robot Chick
Robot Chicken, the Adult Swim network's hit series, is about as far, far away from mainstream TV as you can get. The show's 15-minute episodes are packed with silly superhero riffs and abundant fart jokes acted out by carefully posed action figures. Plus, a peek behind the scenes.
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