April 30, 2013
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With the remains of a recent lottery winner having been exhumed for foul play related to cyanide poisoning, future winners might wonder how they can avoid the same fate. A new report involving zebrafish suggests that riboflavin may mitigate cyanide’s t… Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 23, 2013
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Researchers are studying triglycerides, cholesterol and other fats to learn more about normal and abnormal biology. Chew on these findings the next time you ponder the fate of the fat in a French fry. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 7, 2013
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Any day now, the world’s largest dam-removal project will release a century’s worth of sediment. For marine geologists, it’s a unique opportunity to study natural and engineered river systems. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 13, 2013
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Researchers found that epigenetic regulation is key to distinguishing one caste of carpenter ants, the “majors”, as brawny Amazons of the colony, compared to the “minors”, their smaller, brainier sisters. The two castes have the same genes, but… Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 31, 2013
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For centuries, the fate of the original Otomi inhabitants of Xaltocan, the capital of a pre-Aztec Mexican city-state, has remained unknown. Researchers have long wondered whether they assimilated with the Aztecs or abandoned the town altogether. Accord… Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 20, 2013
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Helper cells of the immune system can switch to become killer cells in the gut. The fate of mature T lymphocytes might be a lot more flexible than previously thought. New research shows for the first time that mature CD4+ helper T lymphocytes can be re… Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 3, 2013
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When an embryonic stem cell is in the first stage of its development it has the potential to grow into any type of cell in the body, a state scientists call undifferentiated. Using an electric field to pull stem cells through a fluid, a team of researc… Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 27, 2012
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New research has shed new light on how epigenetic signals may function together to determine the ultimate fate of a stem cell. The study implicates a unique class of proteins called polycomb-like proteins as bridging molecules between the “on” and “off… Continue reading
Share on FacebookDecember 10, 2012
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Many Americans have fatalistic views on cancer prevention — they believe that getting cancer is a matter of luck or fate. Recent research found that people who use the internet to inquire about their health are more likely to have a positive outlook o… Continue reading
Share on FacebookNovember 28, 2011
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Jake Schmidt, International Climate Policy Director, Washington, DC
One year ago, countries rallied around the Cancun Agreements with multiple standing ovations and strong words of support. While these agreements are not sufficien… Continue reading
May 24, 2011
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What happens to all the plastic absorbent booms used to soak up oil from last year’s spill in the Gulf of Mexico? Their usual fate is to end up in the landfill or be burned to produce energy. General Motors and its partners are taking a different…
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