In a development that may lessen the epidemic of diarrhea-related deaths among children in developing…
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Project Succeeding To Relocate Caspian Terns
A major initiative to create alternative nesting sites for the largest colony of Caspian terns…
New Inhibitors Of Estrogen-dependent Breast Cancer Cells
Researchers have discovered a new family of agents that inhibit the growth of estrogen-dependent breast…
Aquatic Insect ‘Family Trees’ Provide Clues About Sensitivity To Pollution
A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that examining…
Educational Benefits Of Social Networking Sites Uncovered
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such…
GM briefing urged rule rethink
Briefing notes from a meeting between Environment Minister Phil Woolas and biotechnology industry members has…
Zebra’s Stripes, Butterfly’s Wings: How Do Biological Patterns Emerge?
A zebra’s stripes, a seashell’s spirals, a butterfly’s wings: these are all examples of patterns…
Legionnaire Microbe’s Tricks Discovered
Researchers have shed new light how bacteria like the ones that cause Legionnaires’ disease and…
New System Helps Police Match Tattoos To Suspects
An automatic image retrieval system has been created, whereby law enforcement agencies will be able…
Minimally-invasive Weight Loss Surgery Improves Health And Morbidly Obese Teens
Teenagers’ obesity-related medical complications improve just six months after laparoscopic gastric banding surgery, according to…