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New Research May Lead To Safer, More Effective Gene Therapy
03:35 26-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A new study helps bring scientists closer to a safe and efficient gene delivery method that doesn't involve viruses. Researchers have created a novel synthetic gene vector that packages DNA into well-defined nanostructures that allow it to efficiently deliver genes without triggering immune responses.
Disclosure Of Organ Transplant Risks: A Question Of When, Not If
03:35 26-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Physicians and bioethicists are calling for a new, more standardized way for patients in need of organ transplants to be informed of the risks they face. If adopted, their policy recommendations could promote greater equity in how organs are allocated while restricting patients' abilities to "cherry-pick" the best organs.
Drug Treatment For Marfan Syndrome Looks Promising
03:35 26-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
A small study in 18 patients assessing the effectiveness of the drug losartan for treating Marfan syndrome in children has yielded encouraging results. Reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers showed that losartan -- a compound used for years to treat high blood pressure -- slowed the enlargement of the aorta, the most life-threatening defect associated with Marfan syndrome.
No Scent, No Sex For The Japanese Beetle
00:47 26-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Having a good nose is essential to a Japanese beetle's survival. The beetle's sense of smell helps it avoid enemies and zero in on a mate. Meanwhile, the potential mate is programmed to release sex pheromones in exactly the right proportions. Like cheap perfume, there is such a thing as too much: Excessive pheromones can get the attention of a passing fly, leading her to the beetle.
Super-sensitive Explosives Detector Demonstrated
00:43 26-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
Using a laser and a device that converts reflected light into sound, researchers at the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory can detect explosives at distances exceeding 20 yards.
Online Service Lets Blind Surf The Internet From Any Computer, Anywhere
21:49 25-06-2008; source: www.sciencedaily.com
New software lets blind and visually impaired people surf the Internet on the go. The computer science student who created the software, called WebAnywhere, says more accessibility tools must move from desktop machines to the Web.
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