Borneo (Kalimantan) is the third largest island in the world. Borneo’s rain forests are also…
Month: July 2008
Blood-related Genetic Mechanisms Found Important In Parkinson’s Disease
What does the genetics of blood cells have to do with brain cells related to…
Spinal Cord Stem Cells Could Be Basis Of Nonsurgical Treatment For Spinal-cord Injuries
A researcher at MIT’s Picower Institute for Learning and Memory has pinpointed stem cells within…
Esquire to Put Digital Moving Pix on Mag Cover
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Esquire magazine, the publication’s editors plan to release 100,000…
Court affirms online content law unconstitutional (AP)
AP – A federal appeals court Tuesday agreed with a lower court ruling that struck…
Facebook Repaints Wall in New Design
Facebook’s new look is all about the Wall, the blank space on a profile page…
Pregnant Mice Block Odor Of Strange Male’s Urine To Protect Their Pups
Mouse mothers-to-be have a remarkable way to protect their unborn pups. Because the smell of…
For Your Eyes Only: Custom Interfaces Make Computer Clicking Faster, Easier
Personalized computer interfaces that adapt to each user’s vision and motor abilities significantly speeds up…
Increased Risk For Disabilities After Preterm Birth
Premature birth is associated with various life-long problems. Still, many premature children seem to function…
Female Monkeys More Dominant In Groups With Relatively More Males
Female monkeys are more dominant when they live in groups with a higher percentage of…