New research finds that low potassium levels produce an increased risk of death or hospitalization…
Month: February 2010
Unpacking condensins’ function in embryonic stem cells
Regulatory proteins common to all eukaryotic cells can have additional, unique functions in embryonic stem…
Melanoma transcriptome reveals novel genomic alterations not seen before
Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, afflicts more than 50,000 people in the…
Aphid’s genome reflects its reproductive, symbiotic lifestyle
Aphids could be considered the “mosquitoes” of the plant world, depending on the “blood” of…
Google to restart China talks: report (AFP)
AFP – Google and Chinese officials will resume talks about whether the US firm can…
FCC survey shows need to teach broadband basics (AP)
AP – The government’s plan to provide fast Internet connections to all Americans will have…
AT&T Roars Back in PCWorldâs Second 3G Wireless Performance Test (PC World)
PC World – AT&T says it has worked hard to improve its much-maligned 3G network…
Olympic cross-country skiing: Going for the glide
Friction — or the lack of it — in cross-country skiing events at Winter Olympic…
Few professionals keep current, Swedish study finds
Researchers have looked at how professionals in different occupational groups seek and use information and…
European Space Agency chooses three scientific missions for further study
Dark energy, habitable planets around other stars, and the mysterious nature of our own Sun,…