Scientists are proposing an international effort, on the scale of the Human Genome Project (HGP),…
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Scientists ratchet up understanding of cellular protein factory
Theoretical biologists are untangling a mystery related to ribosomes — those enigmatic jumbles of molecules…
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Scientists discover mechanism that turns healthy cells into prostate cancer cells
A protein that is crucial for regulating the self-renewal of normal prostate stem cells, needed…
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Breakthrough chip technology lights path to exascale computing: Optical signals connect chips together faster and with lower power
IBM scientists have unveiled a new chip technology that integrates electrical and optical devices on…
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Google ramps up fight against online piracy (AFP)
AFP – Google unveiled new tactics to thwart “bad apples” that post or share pirated…
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Google vows quicker, tougher copyright enforcement (AP)
AP – Google Inc. is promising to do a better job of weeding out copyright…
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Sleepless soldiers: Study suggests that military deployment affects sleep patterns
Deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan significantly influenced sleep quality and quantity in a population of…
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Online game drives genetic research
Playing online can mean more than killing time, thanks to a new game developed by…
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Number of HIV/AIDS cases in sub-Saharan Africa expected to greatly outpace resources
The number of people infected with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to far outstrip…
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New method for preventing oxidative damage to cells: Findings could lead to enhanced health supplements, progress on Parkinson’s
The discovery of a new method for preventing oxidation in the essential fatty acids of…