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Lake-Friendly Gardening: Tips for Homeowners Living in the Lake Whatco Information about gardening methods that avoid water pollution for those living in the Lake Whatcom watershed, the source of drinking water for thousands of people in Washington state. Includes information about creating riparian buffers, soil and lawn care, turf alternatives, pest management, and resistant plants. From Washington State University Cooperative Extension, Whatcom County Water Resources, and the Lake Whatcom Management Program. Sudden Death In Athletes: Structural Basis Of Familial Hypertrophic Ca Familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the leading cause of sudden death in athletes and young people, is a genetic heart disorder that is characterized by an increased thickness in tissue of the left ventricle. New structural evidence indicates that the disarray at the molecular level caused by the R403Q point mutation in myosin is linked to the characteristic misalignment of muscle cells in FHC. Spider Mite Predators Serve As Biological Control The control of spider mites, which damage tree leaves, reduce fruit quality and cost growers millions of dollars in the use of pesticide and oil spraying, is being biologically controlled in Pennsylvania apple orchards with two tiny insects known to be natural predators. Genetic Repair Mechanism Clears The Way For Sealing DNA Breaks Scientists investigating an important DNA-repair enzyme now have a better picture of the final steps of a process that glues together, or ligates, the ends of DNA strands to restore the double helix. Gear Gallery: Heavenly Office Chair, Slick HD Radio and More Browse this week's Wired News gadget reviews for a compact solar powerpack, ergo office chair and more of the best and worst of the latest tech. Less Invasive Lymph Node Biopsy Method Could Spare Thousands Unnecessa Using an ultrasound-guided fine needle to biopsy lymph nodes could spare thousands of melanoma patients every year worldwide from having to undergo unnecessary and sometimes unpleasant surgery to verify whether their cancer has spread, new research indicates. A Space Station View On Giant Lightning Do giant flashes of lightning striking upwards from thunder clouds merely pose an extraordinarily spectacular view? Or do they actually alter the chemical composition of the atmosphere, playing a role in ozone depletion and the climate on Earth? This is the key question that may be answered by specially designed cameras, which ESA proposes to place on board the International Space Station. Switching To Chemistry Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have demonstrated a new kind of electrical switch, formed of organic molecules, that could be used in the future in nanoscale electronic components. Chinese Ceramics Information designed for students about the history of ceramics from China. Topics include ceramic tomb figures, Chinese porcelain that was exported to Europe, and special ceramics made for emperors. Includes images, links (some broken) to related sites, and a bibliography. From the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, California. NASA Research To Aid Federal Invasive Species Council Efforts NASA recently accepted an invitation to join the National Invasive Species Council (NISC). NASA, in a research capacity, will assist 12 other federal agencies' efforts to combat invasive species across the country.
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