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- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 18th, 2006
Scientists Discover Why Cornea is Transparent and Free of Blood Vessels, Allowing Vision
Results hold promise for treatments of eye disease and cancer
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 18th, 2006
Effects of Nutrition on Learning
Scientists explored the connection between early poor nutrition, compensatory growth, and learning ability in adulthood
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 18th, 2006
Molecular DNA Switch Found to Be the Same for All Life
The mechanism of cell division was conserved through evolution
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 18th, 2006
Researchers Peg Magnetism as Key Driver of High-Temperature Superconductivity
When it comes to superconductivity, magnetic excitations may top good vibrations
- By Alexandra Lupu
- July 18th, 2006
The Indian Science of Life Comprised in the Ancient Vedas
Ayurveda treats both physical and psychical features of an individual by restoring the natural balance within the living being
- By Alexandra Lupu
- July 17th, 2006
The Hunger Hormone - Is it Really that Easy to Control Obesity or Anorexia?
Ghrelin is the hunger hormone, while leptin and obestatin are appettite-blocking hormones. Is treating eating disorders that simple and does it all come down to reducing ghrelin in obesity and leptin or obestatin in anorexia?
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Proteins Spur Diabetic Mice To Grow Blood Vessels, Nerves
Netrins promote blood vessel and nerve growth
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Increasing Consumer Preferences By Manipulating Memory
Understanding the subconscious processes that underlie brand recognition and preference
- By Alexandra Lupu
- July 17th, 2006
The Five Herbs in the "Forever Young" Potion
Eat bilberries, turmeric, gingko biloba, garlic and ginseng to keep your body and mind young and fully functioning
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Transgender Experience Led Stanford Scientist To Critique Gender Difference
The gender difference stems from discrimination not from innate qualities
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Why Are the Negative Peer Influences So Compelling?
Teens more vulnerable to peer influences from popular, well-liked classmates
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Hunting Can Increase the Severity of Wildlife Disease Epidemics
UGA researchers find that "one consequence of hunting is that it can increase the probability of dying from the disease"
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Landscapes from the Ancient and Eroded Lunar Far Side
Highly eroded highland area on the lunar far side
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Think Fast! Rice Undergrad Unlocks Nerve Speed Secret
Study finds protein responsible for quick release of neural signals
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
How Does the Genetic Information Manage to Remain Intact?
A protein complex that untangles DNA
- By Sci/Tech News Staff
- July 17th, 2006
Illicit Trade Led to Modern Globalization
Columbia researchers argue that private trade using company resources led to early worldwide market structure