The kick-off meeting for ELENA, the Extra Low Energy Antiproton Ring, has begun at CERN…
Month: September 2011
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Mammographic surveillance increases breast cancer survival
New research has found that surveillance using mammography increases the survival chances of breast cancer…
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Research and innovation: New modelling results link natural resources and armed conflicts
The EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a statistical modelling tool which allows the…
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Unexpected role of noise in spine formation
The development of periodic structures in embryos giving rise to the formation of, e.g., spine…
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Key to survival of brain cells discovered
Scientists have discovered how a key chemical neurotransmitter that interacts with two receptors in the…
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Risk factors for cat cancer could have human implications
A recent, large-scale study on cat intestinal cancer has provided new insight into a common…
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Commonly used supplement may improve recovery from spinal cord injuries
A commonly used supplement is likely to improve outcomes and recovery for individuals who sustain…
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Infographic: A look back on the short, sweet history of the iPod (Digital Trends)
Digital Trends – The iPod revolutionized music and spawned the mass-adoption of MP3 players. And…
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Amazon to use bricks and mortar to sell tablet (Reuters)
Reuters – Amazon.com Inc, the world’s largest online retailer, is using bricks-and-mortar stores to help…
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Dementia patients face burdensome transitions in last 90 days
Health-care transitions, such as moves from the nursing home to the hospital, can result in…