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Science News for August 5, 2011


No treatment is the best treatment -- diarrhea in young foals

Researchers found that diarrhoea is closely linked to changes in faecal bacteria, with the majority of foals developing the condition due to colonisation by E. coli and other bacteria. This suggests that horse breeders should not limit suckling time or use supplements to prevent diarrhoea.

SourceUniversity of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna·JournalVeterinary Microbiology·DateAug 5, 2011

Ocean probes to help refine climate change forecasting

A USC researcher collected samples from floating sediment traps in the San Pedro Basin to study how much carbon is locked up in the ocean. Her findings suggest that the majority of particulate organic carbon falling to the basin floor is marine-derived, acting as a carbon sink taking carbon out of the atmosphere via phytoplankton and l...

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalDeep Sea Research·DateAug 5, 2011
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Right to remain silent not understood by many suspects

Research suggests that almost 1 million US criminal cases are compromised each year due to a lack of understanding about Miranda warnings. According to psychologist Richard Rogers, defendants often incorrectly believe their silence can be used against them in court.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·DateAug 5, 2011

What do Facebook and Rembrandt have in common? Everything

The article highlights how Facebook profiles are similar to traditional portraiture, where artists must make rhetorical decisions about representation. The author notes that both Rembrandt's famous works and today's social media profiles strive for mastery over the challenges of representation.

SourceSAGE·JournalSAGE Open·DateAug 5, 2011
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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Sentinel node biopsy safe, effective in head and neck melanomas, U-M study finds

A new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center confirms that sentinel lymph node biopsy is a safe and effective way to determine the status of regional nodal basins for head and neck melanoma patients. The procedure was found to be accurate in identifying cancerous nodes, with only 4% false-negative results.

SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalCancer·DateAug 5, 2011

Human influence on the 21st century climate: 1 possible future for the atmosphere

Researchers have introduced a scenario that assumes action will be taken to limit emissions, showing a lowest cost option to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to less than 40% higher than today. The RCP 4.5 scenario includes nuclear and renewable energy, carbon capture and storage, and forest preservation to achieve this goal.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalClimatic Change·DateAug 5, 2011

Scientist urges government ruling on genetically engineered salmon

Purdue University scientist William Muir argues that genetically engineered salmon, AquAdvantage (AA), poses little real risk to the environment or human health. Once assessed and deemed safe, AA salmon should be allowed for production and sale in the US to increase food supplies for a growing world population.

SourcePurdue University·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateAug 5, 2011

Is hunting wolves key to their conservation?

Researchers found hunter attitudes toward wolves inconsistent with stewardship, and existing game hunts are not suitable models for a potential wolf hunt. Support for regulated wolf hunting is conditional and varies among respondents.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalSociety & Natural Resources·DateAug 5, 2011
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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UCLA study shows man-made fat may limit damage to heart attack victims

A UCLA preclinical study found that Intralipid, a man-made fat emulsion, can prevent extensive heart damage and preserve heart function when used during blood flow return after a heart attack. This discovery may introduce a new way to significantly decrease damage to the heart muscle due to reperfusion injury.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalAnesthesiology·DateAug 5, 2011

Did past climate change encourage tree-killing fungi?

A new study suggests that aggressive tree-killing fungi, relatives of modern plant pathogens, played a key role in the demise of ancient conifer forests. The researchers propose that these fungi were triggered by global climate change and contributed to widespread tree mortality during the end-Permian crisis.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalGeology·DateAug 5, 2011

What shapes a bone?

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University discovered that the shape of jaw bones in human populations is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The study used archaeological jaw bones from two different regions to determine how much of the mandible's shape is plastic, a response to diet, and how much is genetic.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalAmerican Journal of Physical Anthropology·DateAug 5, 2011

Michigan State scholar leads effort to reform genetics instruction

A Michigan State University researcher has developed a web-based genetics curricula with the goal of making the subject more engaging and accessible to students starting in fifth grade. The system, supported by a $2.3 million NSF grant, aims to improve students' understanding of genetic-related concepts.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalScience Education·DateAug 5, 2011
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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Gazpacho ingredients lose vitamin C during preparation

A new study reveals that gazpacho's vitamin C content and other organic acids decrease significantly after preparation. Peppers and tomatoes have higher levels of these nutrients, while cucumbers contain the lowest amount. The authors suggest consuming gazpacho immediately or preserving it correctly to maintain its antioxidant properties.

SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalEuropean Journal of Public Health·DateAug 5, 2011

McLean Hospital study shows religious beliefs impact levels of worry

Researchers found that individuals who trust in a benevolent God tend to worry less, while those with negative beliefs report higher levels of worry. The study suggests integrating patients' spiritual beliefs into treatment regimens can improve mental health outcomes.

SourceMcLean Hospital·JournalJournal of Clinical Psychology·DateAug 5, 2011

Mindless eating: Losing weight without thinking

A consumer psychologist suggests that people can eat healthier without conscious thought by modifying their surroundings. Simple strategies include eating off salad plates, keeping unhealthy foods out of sight, and eating in the kitchen or dining room, leading to weight loss success.

SourceAmerican Psychological Association·DateAug 5, 2011

Weight loss improves sexual health of overweight men with diabetes

A new study reveals that weight loss of 5% improves erectile function, sexual desire, and lowers urinary tract symptoms in obese men with type 2 diabetes. The study found that modest weight loss resulted in rapid reversal of sexual and urinary problems within 8 weeks.

SourceWiley·JournalThe Journal of Sexual Medicine·DateAug 5, 2011
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