Biodiversity loss can increase infectious diseases in humans, scientists show in a first-of-its-kind global study.
Month: December 2009
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Green tea chemical combined with another may hold promise for treatment of brain disorders
Scientists have found that combining two chemicals, one of which is the green tea component…
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Dessert on your mind? Your muscles may be getting the message
Even the anticipation of sweets may cause our muscles to start taking up more blood…
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Understanding DNA repair and cancer
A protein that plays a key role in copying DNA also plays a vital role…
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Why some monkeys don’t get AIDS
Two new studies provide a significant advance in understanding how some species of monkeys such…
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India: Meltdown maladies
Sunday Tribune: The SuAT 92, Phuntchok Namgyal is still sprightly enough to guide visiting journalists…
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Dutch defense against climate disaster: Adapt to the change
Washington Post: With the Copenhagen summit starting Monday, chances remain uncertain for a historic breakthrough…
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Expect temperatures to rise in Copenhagen
New York Times: With the scientific consensus more or less settled that human activity –…
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Greenhouse gas cuts just ‘token gestures’
Independent (UK): The cuts in greenhouse gas emissions being proposed at the Copenhagen climate conference,…
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United Kingdom: MPs back third runway at Heathrow airport
Guardian: The government’s approval of a third runway at Heathrow has been endorsed by MPs,…