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Yes, ecology shapes evolution, but guppies show reverse also true
In the natural stream communities of Trinidad, guppy populations live close together, but evolve differently. Upstream, fewer predators mean more guppies but less food for each; they grow slowly and larger, reproduce later and less, and die older. Downstream, where predators thrive, guppies eat more, grow rapidly, stay small, reproduce quickly and die younger.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Ancient remains put teeth into Barker hypothesis
Ancient human teeth are telling secrets that may relate to modern-day health: Some stressful events that occurred early in development are linked to shorter life spans."Prehistoric remains are providing strong, physical evidence that people who acquired tooth enamel defects while in the womb or early childhood tended to die earlier, even if they survived to adulthood," says Emory anthropologist George Armelagos, who recently published the first summary of prehistoric evidence for the Barker hypothesis.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Tests showing smokers their individual risk of future disease will help them quit, says paper
Personalized risk assessment has been the mainstay of coronary artery disease prevention and has resulted in significant mortality reduction over the last decade. Such an approach could be equally applied to smoking cessation, now that we have predictive risk assessment tools that identify those at greatest risk of lung-related illness from smoking.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

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New material absorbs, conserves oil
(Case Western Reserve University) Researchers at Case Western Reserve University make new material to clean up oil spills in factories or on the ocean, and conserve the oil.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Physicist awarded $750,000 to study neutrinos
(Virginia Tech) Virginia Tech physicist Patrick Huber has developed a major software library, GLoBES, which has become the international standard for evaluating the capabilities of planned multimillion dollar experiments in neutrino physics.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Pitt-led team gets $5.6 million contract for heart assist device for infants and toddlers
(University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences) Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and their collaborators have been awarded a $5.6 million federal contract to continue development of an implanted ventricular assist heart pump for infants and small children with congenital or acquired heart disease. The project aims to provide much-needed access to the sophisticated technologies that have saved the lives of older heart failure patients.
Publ.Date : Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

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Mediterranean diet may lower risk of brain damage that causes thinking problems
(American Academy of Neurology) A Mediterranean diet may help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto April 10-17, 2010.
Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Soft drink consumption may increase risk of pancreatic cancer
(American Association for Cancer Research) Increased sugar intake may stimulate tumor growth through effects of insulin.Pancreatic cancer rates increased nearly twofold over the past several decades.Drinking two or more soft drinks a week led to an 87 percent increased risk.
Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

Medicare reimbursement change meant to save money has opposite effect
(American Cancer Society) Increased Medicare payments to physicians for outpatient surgeries for bladder cancer have led to a dramatic rise in the number of these procedures being performed and an overall increase in cost to the health care system.
Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

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10 Reasons Why the Linux Community Could Influence iPhone Sales
News Analysis: Linux creator Linus Torvalds has publicly stated that he has purchased and likes Google's Nexus One smartphone. It's no small endorsement. With Torvalds' support comes a full Linux community that is ready and willing to take on the iPhone.
- Although the combined market share of Linux distributions pales in comparison with Windows or Mac OS X, the Linux community is strong, engaged and, perhaps most importantly, loyal. Part of that is due to the community's strong feelings against closed software, especially products sold by Microsof...



Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:28:12 -0500

Microsoft's Mobile Update May Use Zune Software and Lack Flash, Says Report
Microsoft's smartphone-related rollout at Mobile World Congress on Feb. 15 could be a mobile operating system with a flashy Zune-like interface and lack of Flash support, according to online rumors. PPC Geeks is reporting through unnamed sources that Microsoft's offering will include no multitask support and that Windows Mobile Device Center will no longer be used. Microsoft has kept the subject of its announcement under wraps, but executives have nonetheless suggested that it will be a major update to the company's struggling mobile operating system franchise, currently facing intense competitive pressure from the likes of Apple's iPhone and Google Android.
- Details of Microsoft's smartphone-related announcement during the Mobile World Congress are being kept under wraps until the companys press conference Feb. 15, but the rumor mill continues to churn unabated about the possibility that a quot;Zune Phone quot; or similar branded device will be un...



Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:26:15 -0500

Upon Meeting the Apple iPad, Fewer People Want It: Survey
The Apple iPad is less coveted by consumers, now that they know what it is, says retailer Retrevo, which polled visitors to its site before and after the iPads introduction. While in early January, 26 percent said they werent interested, in early February, 52 percent said the same.
- Were expectations for the Apple iPad raised too high to satisfy, or did the device simply disappoint? Either way, some consumers polled by electronics retailer Retrevo have changed their sentiments toward the tablet. In surveys conducted Jan. 16-20, visitors to the Retrevo site were asked, “Ha...



Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:09:28 -0500

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