Binge drinking accounts for more than half of 79,000 excessive-drinking deaths annually in the United…
Month: June 2010
Genome of bacteria responsible for tuberculosis of olive tree sequenced
Researchers have managed to sequence the genome of the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis in the…
Inspiratory muscle training and endurance sport performance
Strengthening inspiratory muscles by performing daily breathing exercises for six weeks significantly reduced the amount…
NASA images show oil’s invasion along Louisiana coast
New images, acquired on May 24, 2010 by the Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument aboard…
Blocking DNA repair protein could lead to targeted, safer cancer therapy
Inhibiting a key molecule in a DNA repair pathway could provide the means to make…
NASA rover finds clue to Mars’ past and environment for life
Rocks examined by NASA’s Spirit Mars Rover hold evidence of a wet, non-acidic ancient environment…
Asteroid probe aimed toward Earth
Japan’s space probe Hayabusa, designed to return samples from an asteroid, is placed on course…
Eight convicted over Bhopal leak
An Indian court hands down the first convictions over the 1984 Bhopal disaster, but campaigners…
More Nigeria poison deaths feared
Hundreds more children could die of lead poisoning in northern Nigeria, an expert tells the…
Adobe, Greystripe Put Flash Ads on Apple’s Devices
Adobe Systems and mobile-ad network Greystripe said Monday they are collaborating on rich-media interactive ads…