Researchers have explained why two mutations in the H1N1 avian flu virus were critical for…
Month: February 2008
Brain control headset for gamers
Games will soon be able to interact with the virtual world using their thoughts and…
Greatest Technological Research Challenges Of The 21st Century Identified By Expert Panel
A panel of maverick thinkers, convened by the National Academy of Engineering, has identified what…
New Method For Measuring Biodiversity Makes It Easier To Identify Key Species
A new method for measuring the impacts of species on local biodiversity has been developed….
Transplanted Cells May Hold The Key To Curing Hemophilia A
Transplanted cells can cure hemophilia A (the most common form of the disease) in an…
Personalized Medicine Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk
The time has come for breast cancer risk assessment, counseling and genetic testing to move…
Enzyme That Protects Against Intestinal Bacterial Toxin Identified
How the lining of the small intestine, through which nutrients are absorbed, also prevents intestinal…
Long-sought Test For Direct Detection Of Disease-causing E. Coli Bacteria Developed
Biochemists in Japan are reporting development of a long-sought direct test for identifying the presence…
Microsoft Woos Next Gen with Free Software (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – Microsoft has announced a new promotional program offering free access to some of…
Microsoft readies Yahoo proxy battle (AP)
AP – Microsoft Corp. is getting ready to take its bid for Yahoo right to…