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Before the beginning
Science News June 12, 2008
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Caltech scientists have developed
new models of the universe that
account for the recent finding that
temperature variations in the cosmic
microwave background radiation over
half the sky appear to be about 10
percent greater than the variations
in the other half. In one scenario,
the universe existed before
inflation -- the short-lived but...
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You've Had a Genetic Test. Now
What?
Technology Review June 13, 2008
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A new project by Coriell Institute
for Medical Research aims to
incorporate the results of genetic
screening into medicine. The
researchers will evaluate the
relevance of specific genes in terms
of their disease risk and clinical
utility, and make a direct effort to
involve medical professionals.
Unlike some private services, the
Coriell...
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Bacterial Chemical Sensors on the
Horizon?
Medgadget June 13, 2008
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New research out of MIT has
deciphered part of the bacterial
communication network, and could
allow scientists to engineer
bacteria that exhibit novel behavior
such as glowing when they detect the
presence of a pollutant. The
communication pathways in bacteria
share common enzymes, yet they are
still able to communicate without
any interference...
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Laser-sensitive drug seals blood
vessels in a flash
New Scientist Tech June 12, 2008
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A new technique developed by
Canadian, British and American
researchers allows near-infrared
laser light to penetrate two or
three times deeper into living
tissue, shutting off blood vessels
to treat certain tumors or
age-related macular degeneration.
Using two-photon excitation, it is a
significant upgrade to an existing
treatment called...
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U.S. Death Rate Hit Record Low in
2006
Journal Watch June 12, 2008
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The age-adjusted U.S. death rate
dropped roughly 3% from 2005 to
2006, reaching an all-time low of
776 deaths per 100,000 individuals,
according to a CDC review of
national mortality data. Among the
other findings: * Deaths due to
either influenza or pneumonia saw
the biggest decline, a 13% drop. *
Mortality from other leading...
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New Human H5N1 Bird Flu Vaccine