Researchers believe they have uncovered the molecular switch for the secretion of insulin — the…
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Proteins may affect behavior and physiology of female mosquitoes
Researchers have identified 93 seminal fluid proteins and 52 sperm male-derived proteins that include candidates…
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Association found between industry funding and promotional pieces on menopausal hormone therapy
There may be a link between receiving industry funding for speaking, consulting, or research, and…
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Treatments for recurring TB infection failing the developing world, study finds
The standard approach to re-treating tuberculosis (TB) in low and middle income settings is failing,…
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New study predicts cholera epidemic in Haiti will far exceed UN projections
A new study predicts that the cholera epidemic in Haiti this year will be far…
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YouTube buys Green Parrot Pictures (AFP)
AFP – Google-owned YouTube said Tuesday that it has bought an Irish digital video company…
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Verizon 4G Phones: HTC Thunderbolt or Droid Bionic? (PC World)
PC World – Fasten your seatbelts, friends: Verizon’s first 4G smartphone has finally arrived.
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Is Twitter Dividing the Happy From the Unhappy? (Mashable)
Mashable – Anyone who thought that social media was going to usher in a utopian…
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Newspaper ads sag to a 25-year low in 2010 (AP)
AP – Newspaper advertising in the U.S. has sunk to a 25-year low as marketing…
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Microsoft Discontinues the Zune, Latest in the History of Failed Products (ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – Industry sources are reporting that Microsoft has decided to discontinue the Zune, once…