Monthly Archives: July 2004

genetics: man’s best friend is decoded

After a year of work, researchers announced last week that they have assembled a detailed draft of the dog genome, the genetic coding that makes a dog a dog. The genome has been placed on-line in various public databases, making … Continue reading

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dermatology: tanning sessions might boost user’s mood

Frequent tanners may be addicted to the mood-elevating effects of ultraviolet, or UV, light, say researchers from North Carolina’s Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. In the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Steven Feldman … Continue reading

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genetics: gene implicated in aging and fertility

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a gene that plays a role in regulating aging and fertility in mice, which may lead to a better understanding of age-related disorders in humans. In the July issue of Nature Genetics, Jan van Deursen … Continue reading

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better prediction, better care

Many people with Alzheimer’s disease don’t receive the hospice services they need because these programs are reserved for people with less than 6 months to live. A new prognostic model could make it easier for these patients to get quality … Continue reading

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evolution: on the origin of leaves

The amount of CO2 in the atmosphere may have played a significant role in the evolution of leaves, report British scientists. Plants need CO2 to live. They absorb the gas through pores called stomata, which also work to cool the … Continue reading

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