Scientists have discovered how a protein long known to be an essential activator of DNA…
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Tiotropium associated with reduced mortality in patients with COPD
New research suggests that tiotropium, a long-acting anticholinergic used in patients with COPD, may be…
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MyoD helps stem cells proliferate in response to muscle injury
The master regulator of muscle differentiation, MyoD, functions early in myogenesis to help stem cells…
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Rheumatologists advance genetic research related to disabling form of arthritis
Scientists have discovered two new genes that are implicated in ankylosing spondylitis (AS), an inflammatory…
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Galaxy exposes its dusty inner workings in new Spitzer image
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope has captured an action-packed picture of the nearby Small Magellanic Cloud,…
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Hot gadgets at show: Wireless charging, iPhone TV (AP)
AP – At the International Consumer Electronics Show last week, 3-D television, electronic readers and…
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China’s online game revenues hits $4 billion (Reuters)
Reuters – The pace of growth of China’s online gaming industry slowed in 2009, growing…
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Useful, useless and unusual at US gadget show (AFP)
AFP – Cutting-edge technology grabbed the headlines at the premier US gadget show here but…
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Hollywood, Web and gadgets a winning mix at CES (AFP)
AFP – A premier Consumer Electronics Show (CES) ended after rebounding from a global economic…
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UN ‘wake-up call’ on nature loss
The UN launches a Year of Biodiversity, warning that the on-going loss of species affects…