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Whole exome sequencing identifies cause of metabolic disease

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:26:26 +0000

Sequencing a patient's entire genome to discover the source of his or her disease is not routine, but geneticists are getting close. A case report shows how researchers can combine a simple blood test with an "executive summary" scan of the genome to diagnose a severe glycosylation disorder.

A lonely heart can make you sick: Middle aged divorced women vulnerable to contracting HIV

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:09:09 +0000

Newly divorced middle aged women are more vulnerable to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, according to new research, because they tend to let their guard down with new sexual partners and avoid using protection since they are not afraid of getting pregnant.

Discovery of extremely long-lived proteins may provide insight into cell aging and neurodegenerative diseases

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:09:09 +0000

One of the big mysteries in biology is why cells age. Now scientists report that they have discovered a weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process occurs in the brain.

Russian Scientists Poised to Reach Ice-Buried Antarctic Lake

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:31:29 +0000

They're tantalizingly close, but other groups may beat them.

Schoolgirls’ Mystery Illness: Mass Hysteria or Environmental Toxin?

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:37:26 +0000

Schoolgirls in New York have developed a mysterious tic that seems contagious.

Google Earth Update Erases Underwater ‘Atlantis’ Error

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:10 +0000

The latest Google Ocean update is the most accurate view of the sea floor yet.

Unique Andes Species Lack Protection, Study Finds

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:14:54 +0000

A new study based on data collected over the last 100 years shows that many of the species unique to the Andes-Amazon basin of Peru and Bolivia lack vital national-level protection.

Second ‘Sunken UFO’ Claim Doesn’t Hold Water

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:05:49 +0000

Analysis of two large, mysterious objects spotted on the sea floor.

Should NFL Teams Go for It More on Fourth Down?

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:48:44 +0000

Is it better for teams to punt or kick a field goal, or just go for it?

Super Bowl of Snack Foods (Infographics)

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:35:54 +0000

Chips, wings, cookies, pretzels, popcorn... Americans will spend more than one billion dollars on snacks just for the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Psychology: Is the Big Game Good for Indianapolis?

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:33:15 +0000

Super Bowls are economically questionable for host cities but seem good for residents' psyches.

100 Years of Humans in Antarctica

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:30:49 +0000

Antarctica holds a cornucopia of fantastic life forms, geologic wonders and atmospheric conditions for scientists to study.

Earth From Space: The Secret of NASA’s Amazing ‘Blue Marble’ Photos

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:18:40 +0000

NASA's Suomi NPP satellite is snapping amazing views of Earth from space, but there's a secret to the photos.

Regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could reduce the risk of colon cancer, study suggests