Graphical analysis of the distribution of crops in the United States identifies crops and regions…
Month: February 2009
Process Found To Play Role In Rheumatoid Arthritis Could Lead To New Treatment
Although the origin of rheumatoid arthritis remains unclear, bioactive proteins known as cytokines, particularly TNF±…
Vitamin D Found To Stimulate A Protein That Inhibits The Growth Of Breast Cancer Cells
Calcitrol, the active form of vitamin D, has been found to induce a tumor suppressing…
Surgeons Use Microwave Technology To Destroy Tumors
A new minimally-invasive option for treating liver tumors, called microwave ablation, is now becoming available…
Threats to media freedom worry Thai Internet community (AFP)
AFP – Frustrated with what she saw as corporate influence and political bias in Thailand’s…
Obama’s DOJ pick is RIAA lawyer who killed Grokster (CNET)
CNET – President Obama is continuing to fill the senior ranks of the U.S. Department…
‘Inoculating’ Elderly Against Slip-related Falls
Training people to avoid falls by repeatedly exposing them to unstable situations in the laboratory…
Plant Soybeans Early To Increase Yield
Planting date is probably one of the most important yet least expensive management decisions that…
Sudden Cardiac Death Without Recognizable Cause
In about 10% of cases, sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young people is due to…
March Launch Planned For ESA’s Gravity Mission
ESA is now gearing up to return to Russia to oversee preparations for the launch…