By targeting and disabling a protein frequently found in melanoma tumors, doctors may be able…
Month: May 2008
Simple Artificial Cell Created From Scratch To Study Cell Complexity
Researchers have developed a simple artificial cell with which to investigate the organization and function…
‘Effective chemicals may be lost’
It is claimed tighter rules on pesticide use in Europe could lead to reduced yields…
One Laptop Per Child Embraces Windows XP (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor – One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) has entered into an agreement with Microsoft governing…
Online publishers upbeat despite economic downturn (Reuters)
Reuters – Online publishers are doing well despite an economic downturn, and the ones who…
Alien threat to truffle delicacy
A Chinese truffle is found growing in Europe, threatening the pre-eminence of the famous Perigord…
Having Less Power Impairs The Mind And Ability To Get Ahead, Study Shows
New research appearing in Psychological Science suggests that being put in a low-power role may…
Nanotechnology In Reverse Uses Red Blood Cell To Calibrate Atomic Force Microscope
Nanotechnology researchers have shown that they can use a red blood cell to calibrate a…
Risk Of Death Persists In Heart Patients With Acute Kidney Injury, Study Shows
Acute kidney injury, a common complication of cardiac surgery during hospitalization, is linked to increased…
El NiƱo May Have Been Factor In Magellan’s Pacific Voyage
Archaeologists show that Ferdinand Magellan’s historic circumnavigation of the globe was likely influenced in large…