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Month: April 2011
Fat turns into soap in sewers, contributes to overflows
Researchers have discovered how fat, oil and grease can create hardened deposits in sewer lines:…
EPO doping helps combat cerebral malaria
Researchers have now discovered that EPO, the doping drug known from professional cycling, can significantly…
Athletes at risk: New, inexpensive test for ‘sudden death syndrome’
A cardiologist has developed a new, inexpensive test for “sudden death syndrome” that’s already being…
New technique improves sensitivity of PCR pathogen detection
A new procedure can improve polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based methods of detecting plant disease organisms.
Lawn of native grasses beats traditional lawn for lushness, weed resistance
A lawn of regionally native grasses would take less resources to maintain while providing as…
Discovery identifies elaborate G-protein network in plants
The most elaborate heterotrimeric G-protein network known to date in the plant kingdom has just…
Critical role of placenta in brain development demonstrated
New research shows for the first time that the human placenta plays an active role…
RNA nanoparticles constructed to safely deliver long-lasting therapy to cells
Though RNA is viewed as a promising tool in nanotherapy, the difficulties of producing stable…
Worm studies shed light on human cancers
Research in the worm is shedding light on a protein associated with a number of…