Scientists have found that blocking the receptor for a specific neuropeptide, short chains of amino…
Month: December 2008
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Cancer Cell ‘Bodyguard’ Turned Into Killer
If you’re a cancer cell, you want a protein called Bcl-2 on your side because…
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Genetic Variants Giving Rise To Differences In Metabolism Identified
Common genetic polymorphisms induce major differentiations in the metabolic make-up of the human population, according…
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On Holidays, Hot Air and the 7 Horrors of Linux
Well, the holiday season is upon us once again, and that means it’s the beginning…
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Touchscreen Phones and Mobile Apps: Fitting Hand in Glove
Touchscreen phone users are discovering that much of the fun in their devices stems from…
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What If Steve Jobs Ran GM and Mark Hurd Ran Ford?
One of the first jobs I ever held was as an auto mechanic and have…
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CyberMonday, Mobile Tuesday Lure Online Shoppers
Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and now CyberMonday. Launched several years ago by shop.org, an organization that…
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EU to search out cyber criminals
Police forces will be remotely searching hard drives as Europe steps up the fight against…
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Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software
In a notable shift, Apple is now recommending that Mac users install anti-virus software to…
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Apple: Mac Users Should Get Antivirus Software
In a notable shift, Apple is now recommending that Mac users install anti-virus software to…