Flax and yellow flowers can produce bioethanolIMAGE:These are the blooms of a flax plant. Click here for more information. Surplus biomass from the production of flax shives, and generated from Brassica carinata, a yellow-flowered plant related to those which engulf fields in spring, can be used to produce bioethanol. This has been suggested by two studies carried out by Spanish and Dutch researchers and published in the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
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Just like old times: Generating RNA molecules in waterAppearing in the Nov. 27, 2009, issue (Vol. 284, No. 48) of JBCA key question in the origin of biological molecules like RNA and DNA is how they first came together billions of years ago from simple precursors. Now, in a study appearing in this week\'s JBC, researchers in Italy have reconstructed one of the earliest evolutionary steps yet: generating long chains of RNA from individual subunits using nothing but warm water.
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From toxic dust and algae to ill winds from AfricaUSGS at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and ChemistryToxic dust: Toxins in coal-tar-based sealcoats in parking lots may be the culprit in contaminated house dust, according to a USGS study. PAHs – or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons – are large molecules found in oil, coal and tar deposits, and can have toxic effects. It\'s long been known that PAHs are often found in house dust; however, the specific sources of these PAHs are largely undetermined.
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Barn personnel experience higher-than-average rates of respiratory symptomsQuestionnaire study reveals half of barn workers surveyed experience cough or other ailmentsNorth Grafton, Mass., November 19, 2009 – The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry may be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire study undertaken earlier this year by investigators at Tufts University\'s Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine.
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Carvedilol shown to have unique characteristics among beta blockersCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a new study, researchers report that a class of heart medications called beta-blockers can have a helpful, or harmful, effect on the heart, depending on their molecular activity.
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Rare pancreatic cancer patients may live longer when treated with radiation therapyRadiation therapy is effective in achieving local control and palliation in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNTs), despite such tumors being commonly considered resistant to radiation therapy, according to a largest of its kind study in the November 15 issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
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Discovery of new type of immune cells regulating inflammation in chronic diseasesTh22 cells as milestone of immunological researchThis release is available in German. In the current online issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Dr. Stefanie Eyerich and Dr. Kilian Eyerich together with their colleagues from Imperial College London and Istituto Dermopatico dell\'Immacolata in Rome, present their groundbreaking discovery.
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Watching a cannibal galaxy dineIMAGE:This image of the central parts of Centaurus A reveals the parallelogram-shaped remains of a smaller galaxy that was gulped down about 200 to 700 million years ago. The image... Click here for more information. Centaurus A (NGC 5128) is the nearest giant, elliptical galaxy, at a distance of about 11 million light-years.
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Biologists discover bacterial defense mechanism against aggressive oxygenBrussel, November 19th 2009 - Bacteria possess an ingenious mechanism for preventing oxygen from harming the building blocks of the cell. This is the new finding of a team of biologists that includes Joris Messens of VIB, a life sciences research institute in Flanders, Belgium, connected to the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The scientists made this discovery by modifying the DNA of the intestinal bacterium Escherichia coli.
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More than powerful! German research computer QPACE is the most energy efficient in the worldAt the 2009 Supercomputing Conference in Portland, Oregon (USA), the high-performance computer QPACE (QCD Parallel Computing on the Cell) was recognized today as the most energy-efficient supercomputer in the world. QPACE is at the head of the Green500 list, which provides a global ranking of energy-efficient supercomputers.
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Delft breakthrough in bioethanol production from agricultural wasteWith the introduction of a single bacterial gene into yeast, researchers from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands achieved three improvements in bioethanol production from agricultural waste material: \'More ethanol, less acetate and elimination of the major by-product glycerol\' This week the invention was published in the scientific journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
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Reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable breast lesions with benign imaging features identifiedShort-term follow-up is a reasonable alternative to invasive biopsy of palpable (capable of being touched or felt) breast lesions with benign imaging features, particularly in younger women with probable fibroadenoma (non-cancerous tumors that often occur in women during their reproductive years), according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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Bethlehem, PA November 19, 2009 -- Family discord during the holidays is all too common, as epitomized in movies such as "Home for the Holidays," "The Family Stone" and "Four Christmases". According to Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams, author of THE AFFORDABILITY FACTOR: The 4Cs of Change, the holidays may be the best time to start on a new path to ‘affording’ the life you wish to lead.
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King Collision Center to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House at New Raynham Location on October 29th King Collision Center (http://www.kingcollision.com) will hold an Open House for vendors and the insurance industry at their newest collision repair center in Raynham on Thursday, October 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be held during the Open House at 3:00 p.m. Pembroke, Plymouth And Raynham, MA (Vocus/PRWEB ) September 30, 2009 -- King Collision Center (http://www.
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Healthplansny.com Introduces "Mini Med" Plans for New Jersey and Connecticut Small Business OwnersHealthplansNY, a New York based group benefits provider, has partnered with a major insurance carrier to offer low cost solutions to employees that cannot afford group health insurance coverage from their employer.
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Dan Uggla Becomes the First Second Baseman in MLB History to Top 30 HRs Three Years in a RowWith a home run off Jamie Moyer that keyed a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Florida Marlins second baseman and member of Supreme Protein’s Team Supreme Dan Uggla carved himself a unique niche in the Major League Baseball all-time record book. The solo shot was Uggla’s 30th of the season and established him as the only second baseman in MLB history to hit 30 or more home runs in three consecutive seasons.
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Spectrum Pharmacy Products Announces Support Partnership for Breast Cancer Research During Breast Cancer Awareness MonthSpectrum Pharmacy Products announced a financial support partnership with several key vendors to bolster breast cancer research funding. Spectrum will help coordinate the collective effort with a dedicated "Pink" section on their website, SpectrumRx.com/Pink, where the Support Partners' special "Pink" supply products will be available.
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New Size 98 Planetary Gearheads from QTC Feature Smooth Compact Helical Gear DrivesNew size 98 planetary gearheads from Quality Transmission Components feature smooth, quiet, lightweight, compact helical gear drives. Garden City Park, NY October 5, 2009 -- New size 98 planetary gearheads from Quality Transmission Components feature smooth, quiet, lightweight, compact helical gear drives. These rugged units, identified as the QGH-98 Series offer a choice of 3 backlash specifications: less than or equal to 15 arc min.
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Medical imaging technique identifies very common condition in women that often goes undiagnosedIn women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse — a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI and at physical examination, according to a study published in the December issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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