Monday, July 4, 2011

ScienceDaily: Latest Science News

ScienceDaily: Latest Science News


Could ovarian stimulation cause an increase in oocyte chromosome abnormalities?

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 07:29 PM PDT

Ovarian stimulation for IVF in women aged over 35 years may be leading to chromosome abnormalities resulting in pregnancy loss and birth defects such as Down syndrome, say members of a polar body screening study team.

Important step in next generation of computing: Vital insight into spintronics

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:38 AM PDT

Scientists have taken one step closer to the next generation of computers. New research provides insight into spintronics, which has been hailed as the successor to the transistor.

'Megapixel' DNA replication technology promises faster, more precise diagnostics

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:38 AM PDT

Researchers have developed a DNA measurement platform that sets dramatic new performance standards in the sensitivity and accuracy of sample screening.

Protein structure of key molecule in DNA transcription system deciphered

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:38 AM PDT

Scientists have deciphered the structure of an essential part of Mediator, a complex molecular machine that plays a vital role in regulating the transcription of DNA.

Zinc and the zebrafish: Fluorescent fish could hold key to understanding diabetes and other diseases

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:25 AM PDT

Scientists have discovered a new way of detecting zinc in zebra fish, that could pave the way for furthering our understanding of diseases like Type 2 diabetes, prostate cancer and Alzheimer's.

Climate change threatens endangered freshwater turtle

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:25 AM PDT

Restricted to only one river system in Australia, the Mary River turtle could suffer multiple problems under climate change. Researchers have shown that higher nest temperatures can cause reduced swimming abilities and a preference for dangerous shallow waters in young turtles.

Frog feet could solve a sticky problem

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:25 AM PDT

Tree frogs have specially adapted self-cleaning feet which could have implications for new designs of medical bandages, tires, and even long lasting adhesives. Researchers have now discovered how tree frogs prevent their feet from picking up dirt while maintaining stickiness.

Pigeons never forget a face

Posted: 03 Jul 2011 10:25 AM PDT

New research has shown that feral, untrained pigeons can recognize individual people and are not fooled by a change of clothes. Researchers have shown that pigeons in Paris city center, that have never been caught or handled, can recognize individuals, probably by using facial characteristics.

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