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Month: December 2008
Fraud In Science: How Prevalent Is It And What Can Be Done?
Public confidence in the honesty of scientists is being harmed by a small minority of…
Mathematical Model Gives Clearer Picture Of Physics Of Cells, Organelles
Cells are filled with membrane-bound organelles like the nucleus, mitochondria and endoplasmic reticula. Over the…
Proinflammatory Cytokines Could Help Improve Diagnosis And Treatment Of Prostate Cancer
Researchers have concluded that there could be a link between the high expression of proinflammatory…
Mould Toxins More Prevalent And Hazardous Than Thought
Mould toxins in buildings damaged by moisture are considerably more prevalent than was previously thought,…
Discovery Could Improve The Lives Of Premature Babies
Scientists have identified a potential new avenue for altering lung development in the embryo which…
Biologist Modifies Theory Of Cells’ Engines
Biologists have known for decades that cells use tiny molecular motors to move chromosomes, mitochondria,…
Apple Fixes Problems, Adds Features in Mac OS Update
Apple posted a free download of the Mac OS X 10.5.6 update Monday with significant…
Whales’ teeth are aid to mating
The bizarre teeth of male beaked whales have evolved to help females choose the right…
Game Consoles, Part 3: A Peek at the PS3
In the United States, there are approximately twice as many Xbox 360s in play as…