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Science News for May 25, 2008


Scientists image a single HIV particle being born

Using total internal reflection microscopy, researchers have observed hundreds of thousands of molecules coming together to form a single HIV particle. The technique allows scientists to study the assembly process in real-time and gain insights into viral behavior.

SourceRockefeller University·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2008

Big quakes spark jolts worldwide

Scientists analyzed 15 major earthquakes and found at least 12 triggered small quakes hundreds to thousands of miles away. The study shows large earthquakes routinely trigger smaller jolts globally, contradicting previous assumptions that seismically active regions were most vulnerable.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMay 25, 2008
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Researchers find roadmap to next-generation cancer therapies

A University of Rochester team has identified approximately 100 genes that cooperate to cause malignant cell transformation, providing a potential roadmap for next-generation cancer therapies. These genes, known as CRGs, encode proteins that regulate cell signaling and metabolism.

SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalNature·DateMay 25, 2008

Interactive Web sites draw minds, shape public perception

Researchers found that college students who used interactive career websites were more likely to apply to companies, and attributed meaning to the site based on its features. The study suggests that organizations can control their public image by optimizing website interactivity for their target audience.

SourcePenn State·DateMay 25, 2008