The genetic alphabet contains four letters. Although our cells can readily decipher our genetic molecules,…
Month: February 2008
New Program Will Improve Pollution Monitoring From Many Sources
Environmental scientists are developing a pervasive environmental sensor networks to collect data on parameters such…
Progress Toward A Better Way To Deal With Anemia, Study Suggests
Many patients with a chronic disease or cancer have to contend with anemia. At present,…
River Blindness Parasite Shows Signs Of Resistance To Only Effective Drug
Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection brings about skin lesions and severe eye damage and that…
Cosmetics or Lotions May Cause Fatal Infections In Critically Ill Patients
Healthy consumers can handle the low levels of bacteria occasionally found in cosmetics. But for…
A Difficult Youth Is A Good Thing For A Fish
A tough early life turns out to be a good thing for a fish, according…
Microsoft Bid for Yahoo Raises Privacy Flags
In the wake of Microsoft’s offer to purchase Yahoo for $44.6 billion, consumer advocates are…
Ericsson To Lay Off 1,000 Employees
Wireless equipment maker LM Ericsson AB reported a sharp drop in fourth-quarter net profits and…
Repair Ship Heads to Site of Damaged Net Cables
A repair ship is expected to arrive next week to the site of severed cables…
Microsoft Bids $44.6B for Yahoo; Targets Google
The rumors are reality. On Friday, Microsoft revealed it has made a $44.6 billion offer…