Volume 5, Number 48 November 27, 2006

Physical sciences and technology Black holes Supernovae Chemical computing Quantum computing using spin Nanotechnology Large Hadron Collider Atmospheric methane Dark matter Carbon nanotubes Hydrogen storage Superconductivity Robotics Magnetic data storage Lab on a chip Life sciences Cancer stem cells Language and gesture Memory and THC Large-scale gene sequencing Human-chimp genome differences Research on stromatolites Social cueing Development of cholinergic neuronal circuits Long-term potentiation Stem cell biology Cancer biology Neanderthals Variability of the human genome Heart stem cells Synaesthesia Role of zinc in neuronal signaling Health and medicine Alzheimer's disease Ghrelin Inflammation Avian flu Antibiotics Cancer Omega-3 fatty acids Adult neurogenesis Diabetes Inadequate sleep and weight gain Stem cells Vitamin E and mortality risk Gene therapy Autoimmune disease Parkinson's disease Tuberculosis Folic acid and heart disease

Black holes

1. November 20, 2006 - Scientists Spot a Merry-go-Round at Near Warp Speed
2. November 20, 2006 - Spinning black hole is fastest on record
3. November 20, 2006 - Pushing the Limit: Black Hole Spins at Phenomenal Rate
4. November 21, 2006 - Clocking Cosmic Eyewalls

Supernovae

1. November 20, 2006 - Supernovae explode in rare double-whammy
2. November 23, 2006 - 'Firecracker galaxy' has double blast
3. November 24, 2006 - Twin Star Explosions Fascinate Astronomers - also here, here

Chemical computing

1. November 20, 2006 - Molecular 'extension cord' for chemical computing

Quantum computing using spin

1. November 20, 2006 - A Quantum (Computer) Step: Study Shows It's Feasible To Read Data Stored As Nuclear 'Spins' - also here

Nanotechnology

1. November 20, 2006 - A Simple Method For Making Lilliputian Cups - also here

Large Hadron Collider

1. November 20, 2006 - World's Largest Superconducting Magnet Switches On, To Help Answer Universe's 'Big Questions' - also here, here
2. November 20, 2006 - Scientists get ready to hunt for Higgs particle

Atmospheric methane

1. November 21, 2006 - Mysterious Stabilization of Atmospheric Methane May Buy Time in Race to Stop Global Warming
2. November 22, 2006 - Emissions of key greenhouse gas stabilise
3. November 22, 2006 - Level Of Important Greenhouse Gas Has Stopped Growing: Seven-year Stabilization Of Methane May Slow Global Warming - also here
4. November 22, 2006 - Global methane rise slowing down

Dark matter

1. November 22, 2006 - Milky Way's dark matter modelled in best detail yet

Carbon nanotubes

1. November 22, 2006 - On The Cutting Edge: Carbon Nanotube Cutlery - also here

Hydrogen storage

1. November 22, 2006 - Hydrogen storage goes metal-free

Superconductivity

1. November 22, 2006 - Silicon becomes a superconductor
2. November 23, 2006 - Silicon now a frigid superconductor

Robotics

1. November 22, 2006 - Scientists Try to Make Robots More Human - also here

Magnetic data storage

1. November 23, 2006 - Magnetic vortex flipping made easy

Lab on a chip

1. November 24, 2006 - Lab-on-a-chip Could Speed Up Treatment Of Drug-resistant Pneumonia

Cancer stem cells

1. November 20, 2006 - Cancer stem cells start tumors in mice
2. November 20, 2006 - Targeting leukemic stem cells by Bcl-2 inhibition

Language and gesture

1. November 20, 2006 - Gestures say so much, whatever your language

Memory and THC

1. November 20, 2006 - Marijuana wreaks havoc on brain's memory cells
2. November 20, 2006 - Marijuana's High Times Not Memorable with Neurons Out of Sync
3. November 29, 2006 - Marijuana may affect neuron firing

Large-scale gene sequencing

1. November 20, 2006 - Next Chapter in Sequencing Launched

Human-chimp genome differences

1. November 20, 2006 - Humans and chimpanzees, how similar are we?

Research on stromatolites

1. November 20, 2006 - Origins Of Life: New Approach Helps Expand Study Of Living Fossils - also here

Social cueing

1. November 20, 2006 - A Classic Magic Trick Fools Expectations, Not Eyes
2. November 20, 2006 - Study Reveals How Magic Works
3. November 21, 2006 - Social Cues And Illusion: There's More To Magic Than Meets The Eye
4. November 29, 2006 - Watch my hands deceive you

Development of cholinergic neuronal circuits

1. November 20, 2006 - Nerve Fibers Need Specific Growth Factor Chemical To Form Connections Within The Brain - also here

Long-term potentiation

1. November 21, 2006 - While Signals Keep Firing, Memories Hold Still in the Brain
2. November 22, 2006 - Proteins anchor memories in our brain - also here

Stem cell biology

1. November 21, 2006 - Advance Helps Explain Stem Cell Behavior - also here, here, here

Cancer biology

1. November 21, 2006 - Innovative movies show real-time immune-cell activity within tumors
2. November 21, 2006 - Gene Sequence Grant Aims to Fight Cancer - also here, here
3. November 24, 2006 - Finding A Cure For Cancer: The Holy Grail Of Science - also here

Neanderthals

1. November 21, 2006 - Scientists Unveil Beginnings Of Neanderthals' Genetics
2. November 22, 2006 - Mining Ancient Molars
3. November 22, 2007 - Fossil molars add to Neanderthal debate

Variability of the human genome

1. November 22, 2006 - Human DNA is far more varied than thought
2. November 22, 2006 - New map on human genetic variation unveiled
3. November 22, 2006 - New human gene map shows unexpected differences
4. November 22, 2006 - Human genome more variable than previously thought
5. November 23, 2006 - Human DNA surprisingly diverse
6. November 23, 2006 - Humans show big DNA differences
7. November 24, 2006 - Genetic Variation: We're More Different Than We Thought - also here

Heart stem cells

1. November 22, 2006 - Heart stem cells discovered by three teams
2. November 22, 2006 - Master cell could mend a broken heart
3. November 23, 2006 - Study identifies possible master heart stem cell
4. November 23, 2006 - Discovery Of Cardiac Stem Cells May Advance Regenerative Heart Therapy - also here
5. November 27, 2006 - Researchers identify master cardiac stem cell

Synaesthesia

1. November 22, 2006 - Think of a concept, taste it on your tongue
2. November 22, 2006 - A Special Few Can "Taste" a Word Before They Can Say It

Role of zinc in neuronal signaling

1. November 22, 2006 - Zinc plays important role in brain circuitry - also here, here

Alzheimer's disease

1. November 20, 2006 - Could lack of oxygen trigger Alzheimer's?
2. November 22, 2006 - More Insight Into Alzheimer's Disease With Discovery Of Possible Cause - also here
3. November 26, 2006 - Blame Myelin For Many Neuropsychiatric Disorders - also here

Ghrelin

1. November 20, 2006 - Lupin-enriched bread sticks to the ribs

Inflammation

1. November 20, 2006 - Research Suggests Beta Agonists May Alter The Immune System
2. November 27, 2006 - Asthma drugs cause immune cell build-up

Avian flu

1. November 20, 2006 - Satellite Observation Tracks Avian Flu - also here, here

Antibiotics

1. November 20, 2006 - Researchers develop novel method to find new antibiotics

Cancer

1. November 21, 2006 - Contraceptives protect against endometrial cancer
2. November 21, 2006 - High HPV Concentrations Combined With Smoking Significantly Raise Risks Of Cervical Cancer
3. November 21, 2006 - Testosterone Replacement Therapy Appears Safe For Prostate
4. November 22, 2006 - Obesity may improve survival rate of kidney cancer
5. November 22, 2006 - Risk After Colon Cancer Higher For The Very Fat And Very Thin
6. November 22, 2006 - Diabetes linked to lower prostate cancer risk
7. November 22, 2006 - Fresh Use Of Targeted Therapy Advances Treatment Of Early HER2-positive Breast Cancer - also here
8. November 24, 2006 - Dietary fat may not raise breast cancer odds

Omega-3 fatty acids

1. November 21, 2006 - High blood DHA levels may lower dementia risk
2. November 23, 2006 - Fish oils, vitamins, herbs helpful for depression

Adult neurogenesis

1. November 21, 2006 - Adult Neurogenesis Newly Adult-born Neurons Are Functionally Similar To Mature Neurons - also here, here

Diabetes

1. November 21, 2006 - Childbirth is a type 2 diabetes risk factor
2. November 21, 2006 - Dragonfly's Metabolic Disease Provides Clues About Human Obesity - also here
3. November 24, 2006 - Can We Prevent Type 1 Diabetes By Modifying Infant Nutrition? - also here, here
4. November 26, 2006 - Panic Attacks Linked To Poor Outcomes For Diabetic Patients, Study Finds

Inadequate sleep and weight gain

1. November 22, 2006 - Lack of sleep may spur weight gain

Stem cells

1. November 22, 2006 - Company clarifies controversial stem cell study

Vitamin E and mortality risk

1. November 22, 2006 - Vitamin E levels linked to mortality risk

Gene therapy

1. November 22, 2006 - Gene Therapy For Hereditary Lung Disease Advances - also here

Autoimmune disease

1. November 22, 2006 - Autoimmune Disease Triggered If T Cells Miss A Single Protein Early On

Parkinson's disease

1. November 22, 2006 - Parkinson's mutation stunts neurons
2. November 23, 2006 - Ties between cholesterol and Parkinson's in women

Tuberculosis

1. November 23, 2006 - Drug-Resistant TB Spreads in S. Africa - also here

Folic acid and heart disease

1. November 24, 2006 - Folic acid can cut heart attack risk
2. November 28, 2006 - Use Folic Acid To Cut Heart Disease, Say Experts

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