Researchers uncover mechanism of action of antibiotic able to reduce neuronal cell death in brain May 09, 2008 | User rating: 4.7 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have discovered how an antibiotic works to modulate the activity of a neurotransmitter that regulates brain functions, which eventually could lead to therapies to treat Alzheimer’s ... | |
 Warming up for Magnetic Resonance Imaging May 08, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 17 vote(s)
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Standard magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, is a superb diagnostic tool but one that suffers from low sensitivity, requiring patients to remain motionless for long periods of time inside noisy, claustrophobic ... | |
Power from Formic Acid May 07, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 30 vote(s)
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One of the central challenges of our time is the supply of enough environmentally friendly and resource-efficient energy to our society. In this context, hydrogen technology has taken on increased importance. | |
 'Crispy noodle' chemistry could reduce carbon emissions May 06, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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A new material developed in Manchester, which has a structure that resembles crispy noodles, could help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being pumped out and drive the next generation of high-performance ... | |
Lab in a Drop May 06, 2008 | User rating: 4.5 / 5 after 14 vote(s)
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Analysis and diagnosis in a chip format are coming of age, but their practical application has been limited because until now, the sample usually had to be prepared separately and on a nonminiaturized scale. Jürgen Pipper ... | |
 Munch-o-matic: Scientists develop the artificial mouth May 05, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 4 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to taste their ... | |
 Global warming: French scientists tweak carbon-storing powder May 05, 2008 | User rating: 2.9 / 5 after 7 vote(s)
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French-led technologists said they had beefed up the performance of a nano-powder that stores carbon dioxide (CO2) in what could be a step forward in tackling global warming caused by road traffic. | |
 Talking up a new role for cell phones in telemedicine May 05, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
After launching a communications revolution, cell phones are talking up a potentially life-saving new role in telemedicine — the use of telecommunications technology to provide medical diagnosis and patient ... | |
'Father of LSD' takes final trip April 30, 2008 | User rating: 4.9 / 5 after 15 vote(s)
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Albert Hofmann, the Swiss chemist who discovered the now-banned hallucinogenic drug LSD that was an icon of the Hippy movement, has died at the age of 102, authorities said on Wednesday. | |
 Absinthe uncorked: The 'Green Fairy' was boozy -- but not psychedelic April 29, 2008 | User rating: 4.2 / 5 after 29 vote(s)
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A new study may end the century-old controversy over what ingredient in absinthe caused the exotic green aperitif’s supposed mind-altering effects and toxic side-effects when consumed to excess. In the most ... | |
Scientists determine drug target for the most potent botulinum neurotoxin April 29, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 3 vote(s) ) | User comments: 1
Botulinum neurotoxin – responsible for the deadly food poisoning disease botulism and for the beneficial effects of smoothing out facial wrinkles – can also be used as a dreaded biological weapon. When ingested or inhaled, ... | |
 Scientists make chemical cousin of DNA for use as new nanotechnology building block April 29, 2008 | User rating: 4.6 / 5 after 16 vote(s)
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In the rapid and fast-growing world of nanotechnology, researchers are continually on the lookout for new building blocks to push innovation and discovery to scales much smaller than the tiniest speck of dust. | |
Insulin pill could replace injections for diabetes April 28, 2008 | User rating: 4.8 / 5 after 6 vote(s)
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Insulin pills to replace the injections necessary for those suffering from diabetes appear closer to reality through new research by chemical and biomedical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin. | |
 Researchers unveil a new class of fatty acids April 28, 2008 | User rating: not shown ( 2 vote(s) ) | No comments yet
CSIRO researchers have discovered a new class of fatty acids – alpha-hydroxy polyacetylenic fatty acids – that could be used as sensors for detecting changes in temperature and mechanical stress loads. | |
Idaho lab develops a quicker way to catch a thief April 28, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 11 vote(s)
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(AP) -- Federal researchers say they've developed a human identification test that's faster and possibly cheaper than DNA testing. It would be a handy new weapon in the arsenal for detectives, forensic experts and the military, ... | |
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