The human T-lymphotropic virus type 1, a cancer-causing retrovirus, exploits key proteins in host cells…
Month: February 2011
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Texas leafcutter ants aided, but also limited, by cold-tolerant fungus crops, research shows
Texas leafcutter ants farm crops of fungus that evolved cold tolerance to Texas winters, just…
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Huntington’s disease advance: Overactive protein triggers a chain reaction that causes brain nerve cells to die
A major leap forward in understanding Huntington’s disease may give patients hope for a cure….
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Using EEGs to diagnose autism spectrum disorders in infants: Machine-learning system finds differences in brain connectivity
A computational physicist and a cognitive neuroscientist have come up with the beginnings of a…
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Japan company developing sensors for seniors (AP)
AP – Japan’s top telecoms company is developing a simple wristwatch-like device to monitor the…
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China’s Huawei wins injunction against Motorola (AP)
AP – Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei has won a preliminary injunction from a U.S….
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Renewed call for ‘Jasmine rallies’ in China (AFP)
AFP – An online campaign has urged people in 13 Chinese cities to rally every…
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National anti-drug campaign in US succeeds in lowering marijuana use, study suggests
The federal anti-drug campaign “Above the Influence” appears to have effectively reduced marijuana use by…
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Transitioning to organic farming
Scientists conducted a four-year study examining the impact of reduced-tillage and cover crops managed for…
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Proteins find their way with address label and guide
Most newly produced proteins in a cell need to be transported to the proper place…