The Legend of Bowden Nov 13, 2009
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Cellular Source Of Most Common Type Of Abnormal Heart Beat Described Nov 13, 2009
13, 2009) While studying how the heart is formed, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine serendipitously found a novel cellular source of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of abnormal heart beat. Jonathan Epstein, MD, William Wikoff Smith Professor, and Chair, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, and Vickas Patel, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, have identified a population of cells in the atria of the heart and pulmonary veins of humans... (Science Daily)
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Simple Questionaire Can Identify Patients At High Risk For Lung Cancer, Study Suggests Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) A study featured in the November issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology confirms the success of a simple questionnaire designed to identify patients at high risk of lung cancer. Initiated in 2001, the current study confirmed 18 cases of cancer of the original 430 patients who qualified as high risk after completing a five-minute questionnaire. (Science Daily)
Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease Nov 12, 2009
12, 2009) Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries -- a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). "This may help to explain why even early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk that is not otherwise explained by traditional risk factors," comments Katherine R. Tuttle, MD (Providence... (Science Daily)
CD's Connect the Dots..Their Place In The Sun Nov 12, 2009
" In defeat, the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies shook the very soul of the previously moribund Philadelphia faith base and forever cast away the clouds of past failure. Even in defeat, this team has found their way, their time and even more importantly to the future... their place in the sun. Columnist's Note: Please email all questions and comments to and I will respond. Thank you! CD from the Left Coast Related Stories -by Nov 3, 2009 -by Jul 15, 2009 -by Jul 7, 2009 Story Tools SUBSCRIBE NOW... (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Signing Day Blog Nov 12, 2009
" Kyrie Irving posted that he was up around 5:30 am getting an early workout. Natives are restless this morning. (DT) 7:51: Big shout out to the veterans! Thanks for everything you've done! (DT 7:47: We didn't expect any news out of Louisa High near Richmond and we aren't going to get any. Justin Coleman isn't inking early. He's got to take care of academics first. UConn, Marquette, Providence and Arkansas are the main big doggies on his list. (DT) 7:14: Spoke with Wolfeboro (N.H.) Brewster... (InsideCarolina.com)
New Antenna May Reveal More Clues About Lightning Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) Launch scrubs are nothing new at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In fact, there have been 116 space shuttle scrubs; 72 for technical reasons and 45 for inclement weather. (Science Daily)
Veterans Day information, events and office closures Nov 12, 2009
SALUTING OUR VETERANS AND HONORING OUR HEROES. Washington, D.C. - Senator John Ensign Tuesday released the following statement in honor of our nation's veterans. (KRNV.com, NV)
Why Can't Chimps Speak? Gene Differences Key Nov 12, 2009
Why Can't Chimps Speak. Key Differences In How Human And Chimp Versions Of FOXP2 Gene Work. (Science Daily)
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Identifying PTSD: Light Shed On Brain's Response To Distress, Unexpected Events Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) In a new study, psychologists at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are able to see in detail for the first time how various regions of the human brain respond when people experience an unexpected or traumatic event. The study could lead to the creation of biological measures that could identify people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or identify PTSD sufferers who would benefit from specific treatments. (Science Daily)
Drug Shrinks Lung Cancer Tumors In Mice Nov 12, 2009
11, 2009) A potential new drug for lung cancer has eliminated tumours in 50% of mice in a new study published November 10 in the journal Cancer Research. In the animals, the drug also stopped lung cancer tumours from growing and becoming resistant to treatment. (Science Daily)
DNA Barcodes: Creative New Uses Span Health, Fraud, Smuggling, History, More Nov 12, 2009
12, 2009) The scientific ability to quickly and accurately identify species through DNA "barcoding" is being embraced and applied by a growing legion of global authorities -- from medical and agricultural researchers to police and customs authorities to palaeontologists and others. Some 350 experts from 50 nations gathering in Mexico for their 3rd global meeting will outline the latest creative applications of DNA barcoding, including projects to sequence ancient plant and animal remains... (Science Daily)
Rapid Star Formation In Infant Galaxies Nov 11, 2009
Rapid Star Formation Spotted In 'Stellar Nurseries' Of Infant Galaxies. Rapid Star Formation Spotted In 'Stellar Nurseries' Of Infant Galaxies. (Science Daily)
Virtual Reality Games Could Help Bullying Victims Nov 11, 2009
10, 2009) Virtual reality games could help children to escape victimisation and bullying at school, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. Children who took part in a three-week anti-bullying virtual learning intervention in schools in the UK and Germany showed a 26% decrease in victimisation. (Science Daily)
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Sees Channels From Hale Crater Nov 11, 2009
10, 2009) A new image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows channels to the southeast of Hale crater on southern Mars. Taken by the orbiter's High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera, this view covers an area about 3 kilometers (2 miles) wide. (Science Daily)
Costs Of Plug-in Cars Key To Broad Consumer Acceptance Nov 11, 2009
10, 2009) A University of Michigan survey released today shows widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). But the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. (Science Daily)
Economists Forecast For 2010 Looks Better, Relative To This Year Nov 11, 2009
10, 2009) Indiana University economists presenting their annual forecast on November 5 are confident that 2010 is going to be better than this year. Unfortunately, 2009 was "really, really awful.". (Science Daily)
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Star Trek-like Replicator Makes Metal Parts Nov 11, 2009
Star Trek-like Replicator. Electron Beam Device Makes Metal Parts, One Layer At A Time. (Science Daily)
New Light On The SARS Virus Nov 11, 2009
10, 2009) Using novel techniques, Dutch researcher Matthijs Raaben has cast new light on the replication of coronaviruses, a family of viruses including the cause of SARS. He has shown, using luminescent viruses, how coronaviruses use host cells and how we can use the intracellular processes to attack the virus. Coronaviruses are entirely dependent, for their replication and dissemination, on the cells they infect. (Science Daily)
Baltimore Ravens scouting report Nov 11, 2009
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Why Do Animals, Especially Males, Have So Many Different Colors? Nov 10, 2009
Why Do Animals, Especially Males, Have So Many Different Colors. Why Do Animals, Especially Males, Have So Many Different Colors. (Science Daily)
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Scientists Create 'Golden Ear' Mouse With Great Hearing As It Ages Nov 10, 2009
9, 2009) What do you get when you cross a mouse with poor hearing and a mouse with even worse hearing. Ironically, a new strain of mice with "golden ears" -- mice that have outstanding hearing as they age. (Science Daily)
Past Climate Of Northern Antarctic Peninsular Informs Global Warming Debate Nov 10, 2009
9, 2009) The seriousness of current global warming is underlined by a reconstruction of climate at Maxwell Bay in the South Shetland Islands of the Antarctic Peninsula over approximately the last 14,000 years, which appears to show that the current warming and widespread loss of glacial ice are unprecedented. "At no time during the last 14 thousand years was there a period of climate warming and loss of ice as large and regionally synchronous as that we are now witnessing in the Antarctic... (Science Daily)
Scientists Reveal How Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Differ From Embryonic Stem Cells Nov 10, 2009
9, 2009) The same genes that are chemically altered during normal cell differentiation, as well as when normal cells become cancer cells, are also changed in stem cells that scientists derive from adult cells, according to new research from Johns Hopkins and Harvard. Although genetically identical to the mature body cells from which they are derived, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are notably special in their ability to self-renew and differentiate into all kinds of cells. (Science Daily)
Super-fast Quantum Computer Gets Ever Closer: Quantum Particles Pinned Down Nov 10, 2009
9, 2009) Researchers at the Kavli Institute for Nanosciences at Delft University of Technology, have succeeded in getting hold of the environment of a quantum particle. This allows them to exercise greater control over a single electron, and brings the team of researchers, led by Vidi winner and FOM workgroup leader Lieven Vandersypen, a step closer still to the super-fast quantum computer. (Science Daily)
CD's Connect the Dots..Their Place In The Sun Nov 10, 2009
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UNC-FIU: Postgame Quotes & Audio Nov 10, 2009
"But I thought that Deon and Ed and Marcus and Tyler the experienced players really did some nice things. When you look down there and Larry has six assists and two turnovers, you'd like for it to be that every game. You'd take that. But for the most part I thought we were active, we were trying hard. We just weren't very sharp. But that's what you should expect at this time of the year But as I say, it goes in the correct column. They tried to spread us and drive the big guys, and... (InsideCarolina.com)
UNC-Duke: Postgame Quotes + Audio Nov 9, 2009
" T.J. YATES (3:23) On the rivalry: It was awesome. I cant remember any Duke-North Carolina game being like this. Everybody was energetic and the excitement The crowd was into it. Both teams are [much] better that we were in previous years. But no matter what the records are or how the teams are playing, theres going to be a good battle between us. On Houstons performance: It was absolutely amazing. Shaun went down on the first play of the game. Thats tough. But thats... (InsideCarolina.com)
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Psychiatric Impact Of Torture Could Be Amplified By Head Injury Nov 9, 2009
8, 2009) Depression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences may be exacerbated by the effects of head injuries, according to a study from the Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma (HPRT), based in the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Department of Psychiatry. In the November 2009 Archives of General Psychiatry, the researchers report finding structural changes in the brains of former South Vietnamese political detainees who had suffered head injuries... (Science Daily)
Bogus E-mails 'From' FDIC Link Computer Users To Viruses, Says Computer Forensics Expert Nov 8, 2009
7, 2009) Cyber criminals are using fake messages claiming to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to deliver a virus capable of stealing unsuspecting victims' bank passwords and other sensitive personal information, says Gary Warner, the director of research in computer forensics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Warner says the spam is being delivered with one of two subject lines. (Science Daily)
The Skeleton: Size Matters; New Role For Master Patterning Genes In Defining Number Of Vertebrae In Spine Nov 8, 2009
7, 2009) Vertebrates have in common a skeleton made of segments, the vertebrae. During development of the embryo, each segment is added in a time dependent manner, from the head-end to the tail-end: the first segments to be added become the vertebrae of the neck, later segments become the vertebrae with ribs and the last ones the vertebra located in the tail (in the case of a mouse, for example). (Science Daily)
Locker Room Report: Tom O'Brien Nov 8, 2009
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Star Birth In The Southern Pinwheel Nov 8, 2009
Hubble Image Showcases Star Birth In M83, The Southern Pinwheel. Hubble Image Showcases Star Birth In M83, The Southern Pinwheel. (Science Daily)
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Dez Is Done! Nov 7, 2009
" Bryant will be eligible to return to play for the Cowboys in September of 2010, according to the NCAA's original ruling. However, the junior is expected to be one of the top receivers selected in the NFL Draft next April, and speculation is that he will enter the draft and bypass his final season of college eligibility. Related Stories -by Nov 2, 2009 -by Nov 1, 2009 -by Nov 1, 2009 Story Tools MAGAZINE COVERAGE Get the 2010 Recruiting Yearbook and a full year of Go Pokes Magazine with an... (GoPokes.com)
Rainwater Is Safe To Drink, Australian Study Suggests Nov 7, 2009
6, 2009) A new study by Monash University researchers into the health of families who drink rainwater has found that it is safe to drink. The research was led by Associate Professor Karin Leder from the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine in conjunction with Water Quality Research Australia (previously the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Quality and Treatment). (Science Daily)
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Cause Of Common Chronic Diarrhea Revealed In New Research Nov 7, 2009
6, 2009) A common type of chronic diarrhea may be caused by a hormone deficiency, according to new research published in the November issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The authors of the paper, from Imperial College London, with collaborators from King's College London and the University of Edinburgh, say their results could help more doctors recognise this type of diarrheal illness, and may lead to the development of more effective tests and treatments to help improve the lives... (Science Daily)
Cowbells Ringing Nov 6, 2009
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Statins May Worsen Symptoms In Some Cardiac Patients Nov 6, 2009
5, 2009) Although statins are widely used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular disorders, new research shows that the class of drugs may actually have negative effects on some cardiac patients. A new study presented at CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), found that statins have beneficial effects on patients with systolic heart failure (SHF), but those with diastolic heart failure (DHF)... (Science Daily)
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Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-related Kidney Damage Nov 6, 2009
5, 2009) A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control both. Medical College of Georgia researchers have found endothelin, a powerful blood vessel constrictor and inflammatory peptide, increases the number of T cells in the kidneys, which helps recruit other immune cells, causing inflammation and destruction. (Science Daily)
Deems & Mark: State of the Heels Nov 5, 2009
Sure they were unproductive the first few series; let's credit the Hokie defense, the crowd, the hype that they felt being in "unwinnable for the visiting team Lane Stadium. The first few series always gives away what the defensive coordinator has game planned. You get to sit back and see what they are going to do on each down, you adjust accordingly, and then the chess match begins. Shoop and Pittman made great adjustments and the running game started clicking. Some of those holes you could... (InsideCarolina.com)
Liquid Granite: Building Material Of The Future Unveiled Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Scientists have developed a new building material that is fire resistant to temperatures in excess of 1100 degrees Celsius, is made largely from recycled material and is as versatile as concrete. Liquid Granite offers a real breakthrough in reducing fire risk in buildings as, unlike concrete, it doesn't explode at high temperatures. (Science Daily)
More Action Is Needed To Support Millions Of Tinnitus Sufferers Worldwide, Review Finds Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) As many as one in seven people will experience tinnitus, or ringing in their ears, at some time of their life, but not enough is being done to support patients who experience this distressing condition, according to an extensive research review in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. Tinnitus is the most common injury arising from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and 75% of 18 to 30 year-olds who go to nightclubs and concerts may experience temporary tinnitus. (Science Daily)
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Literary Arabic Is Expressed In Brain Of Arabic Speakers As A Second Language Nov 5, 2009
5, 2009) Literary Arabic is expressed in the brain of an Arabic speaker as a second language and not as a mother tongue. This has been shown in a new study by Dr. Raphiq Ibrahim of the Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities at the University of Haifa's Department of Learning Disabilities. (Science Daily)
Folic Acid Supplements Linked To Asthma, Study Suggests Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) A University of Adelaide study may have shed light on the rise in childhood asthma in developed countries like Australia in recent decades. Researchers from the University's Robinson Institute have identified a link between folic acid supplements taken in late pregnancy and allergic asthma in children aged between 3 and 5 years, suggesting that the timing of supplementation in pregnancy is important. (Science Daily)
Obesity Significantly Cuts Odds Of Successful Pregnancy, Study Finds Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Obese women are as much as 28 percent less likely to become pregnant and have a successful pregnancy, according to research that earned a Michigan State University professor a national award. The findings by Barbara Luke, a researcher in the MSU College of Human Medicine's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, focused on data of nearly 50,000 women using assisted reproductive technology. (Science Daily)
Newly Drilled Ice Cores May Be The Longest Taken From The Andes Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Researchers spent two months this summer high in the Peruvian Andes and brought back two cores, the longest ever drilled from ice fields in the tropics. Ohio State glaciologist Lonnie Thompson said that this latest expedition focused on a yet-to-be-named ice field 5,364 meters (17,598 feet) above sea level in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. (Science Daily)
Early-stage, HER2-positive Breast Cancer Patients At Increased Risk Of Recurrence Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) Early-stage breast cancer patients with HER2 positive tumors one centimeter or smaller are at significant risk of recurrence of their disease, compared to those with early-stage disease who do not express the aggressive protein, according to a study led by researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The findings, published online in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, is the first large study to analyze this cohort and represents a shift in the way women with... (Science Daily)
Adapting Space-industry Technology To Treat Breast Cancer Nov 4, 2009
3, 2009) Researchers at Rush University Medical Center and Argonne National Laboratory are collaborating on a study to determine if an imaging technique used by NASA to inspect the space shuttle can be used to predict tissue damage often experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The study is examining the utility of three-dimensional thermal tomography in radiation oncology. (Science Daily)
Hydrogen Peroxide May Tell Time For Cells Nov 4, 2009
Not Just Bleach: Hydrogen Peroxide May Tell Time For Living Cells. Not Just Bleach: Hydrogen Peroxide May Tell Time For Living Cells. (Science Daily)