Why do different species have dissimilar sets of chromosomes? Why do the differentiated species often…
Month: August 2011
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Darwin’s butterflies? Spectacular species radiation in the Caribbean studied with ‘DNA barcoding’
In one of the first taxonomic revisions of Neotropical butterflies that utilizes “DNA barcoding,” biologists…
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Omega-3s reduce stroke severity, study suggests
A diet rich in omega-3s reduces the severity of brain damage after a stroke, according…
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Young brains lack the wisdom of their elders, clinical study shows
Language task reveals brains of older people are not slower but rather wiser than young…
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Making tomorrow’s bioenergy yeasts strong
Cornstalks, wheat straw, and other rough, fibrous, harvest-time leftovers may soon be less expensive to…
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Analysis: Jobs move cracks door open for Apple rival Samsung (Reuters)
Reuters – The resignation of Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs has opened the door for…
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In Jobs’ second act with Apple, a dramatic revival (AP)
AP – Steve Jobs’ resignation as Apple Inc.’s CEO on Wednesday was freighted with sentimental…
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Without Jobs, Apple must show it can still deliver (AP)
AP – With Steve Jobs bowing out as CEO, Apple Inc. must persuade investors and…
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Analysis: India’s social media “spring” masks forgotten protests (Reuters)
Reuters – Irom Sharmila has been on hunger strike for 10 years to protest against…
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RIM unveils new cloud-based music service (Reuters)
Reuters – Canada’s Research In Motion Ltd will unveil a new cloud-based social music sharing…