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Scientists discover 600 million-year-old origins of vision
By studying the hydra, a member of an ancient group of sea creatures that is still flourishing, scientists at UC Santa Barbara have made a discovery in understanding the origins of human vision. ...
Thu 11 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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ATS issues statement on disorder of respiratory and autonomic nervous system regulation
The American Thoracic Society has released a new official clinical policy statement on congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), a disorder of respiratory and autonomic nervous system ...
11 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Hunting Disease Origins with Whole-Genome Sequencing
Two studies show that complete-genome sequencing can identify disease-causing genes. James Lupski, a physician-scientist who suffers from a neurological disorder called Charcot-Marie-Tooth, ...
Thu 11 Mar 10 from MIT Technology Review
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Japan team uncovers thalidomide mystery
Japanese scientists have uncovered how thalidomide led to deformities in children born to mothers taking the drug in the 1950s and 1960s, according to a study released Friday.
10 hours ago from PhysOrg
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New clues about the basis of muscle wasting disease
New findings that shed light on how genetic damage to muscle cell proteins can lead to the development of the rare muscle-wasting disease, nemaline myopathy, are reported today (15 March) in ...
11 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Effects of lifestyle and exposures are mirrored in blood gene expression
A study by Norwegian and French researchers hopes to provide new understanding of how blood cells adjust gene expression in response to various clinical, biochemical and pathological conditions. ...
Thu 11 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Research Reveals Early Signs of Autism in Some Kids
BALTIMORE--Some infants headed for a diagnosis of autism, or autism spectrum disorder as it's officially known, can be reliably identified at 14 months old based on the presence of five key ...
6 hours ago from Wired Science
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To Arctic animals, time of day really doesn't matter
In the far northern reaches of the Arctic, day versus night often doesn't mean a whole lot. During parts of the year, the sun does not set; at other times, it's just the opposite. A new study ...
Thu 11 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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A new beat in heart research
Sudden Cardiac Arrest syndrome (SCA) is poorly understood, but it's a real danger for the otherwise young and healthy. For no apparent reason, the heart suddenly stops beating, and without treatment ...
Thu 11 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Actress Glenn Close Has Genes Mapped
Glenn Close has joined a handful of celebrities to have their genome sequenced in the name of science.
10 hours ago from FOXNews
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