Bone marrow transplantation with genetically modified cells may prolong the period of cancer-free survival, suggests…
Month: August 2011
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How do I remember that I know you know that I know?
“I’ll meet you at the place near the thing where we went that time,” says…
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Scientists reengineer antibiotic to overcome dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A team of scientists has successfully reengineered an important antibiotic to kill the deadliest antibiotic-resistant…
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Feeding the five thousand — or was it three? Researchers claim most crowd estimations are unreliable
The public should view crowd estimation with skepticism, say the authors of a new study,…
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TiVo results beat estimates, patents in focus (Reuters)
Reuters – TiVo Inc, a maker of digital video recorders, reported second-quarter results on Wednesday…
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SF transit board developing cellphone policy (AP)
AP – Transit agency directors appeared ready Wednesday to set a policy allowing police to…
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$9,000 in stolen camera equipment recovered through Flickr search (Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News – When one professional photographer discovered that his expensive collection of cameras and…
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Protecting cells: Evidence found for a neuronal switch to prevent neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists have reported a surprising discovery that offers a possible new route for the treatment…
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How a distant black hole devoured a star
Astronomers have provided new insights into a cosmic accident that has been streaming X-rays toward…
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Altered cerebella found in those with Down syndrome: Accounts for poor motor skills, coordination
A scientist investigating why those with Down syndrome often have poor motor skills has found…