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• How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing
• What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains
• Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays
• Genome of diamondback moth provides new clues for sustainable pest management
• Gas that triggers ozone destruction revealed

How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST Scientists have made a surprising finding after studying how tadpoles re-grow their tails which could have big implications for research into human healing and regeneration.

What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST A new method of establishing hair and eye color from modern forensic samples can also be used to identify details from ancient human remains, finds a new study. The HIrisPlex DNA analysis system was able to reconstruct hair and eye color from teeth up to 800 years old, including the Polish General Wladyslaw Sikorski (1881 to 1943) confirming his blue eyes and blond hair.

Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Scientists have been able to reconstruct, for the first time, the intricate three-dimensional structure of the backbone of early tetrapods, the earliest four-legged animals. High-energy X-rays and a new data extraction protocol allowed the researchers to reconstruct the backbones of the 360 million year old fossils in exceptional detail and shed new light on how the first vertebrates moved from water onto land.

Genome of diamondback moth provides new clues for sustainable pest management Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Chinese scientists have decoded the first genome of diamondback moth, providing new clues for sustainable pest management.

Gas that triggers ozone destruction revealed Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:48 AM PST Scientists have made a significant discovery about the cause of the destruction of ozone over oceans.

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• How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing
• What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains
• Foot soldiers of the immune system
• Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays
• Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats
• Genome of diamondback moth provides new clues for sustainable pest management
• Cancer suppressor gene links metabolism with cellular aging
• Pill-sized device provides rapid, detailed imaging of esophageal lining
• Gas that triggers ozone destruction revealed

How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST Scientists have made a surprising finding after studying how tadpoles re-grow their tails which could have big implications for research into human healing and regeneration.

What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST A new method of establishing hair and eye color from modern forensic samples can also be used to identify details from ancient human remains, finds a new study. The HIrisPlex DNA analysis system was able to reconstruct hair and eye color from teeth up to 800 years old, including the Polish General Wladyslaw Sikorski (1881 to 1943) confirming his blue eyes and blond hair.

Foot soldiers of the immune system Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Researchers have discovered the molecular blueprint behind the IFIT protein. This key protein enables the human immune system to detect viruses and prevent infection by acting as foot soldiers guarding the body against infection. The findings are a promising step towards developing new drugs for combating a wide range of immune system disorders.

Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Scientists have been able to reconstruct, for the first time, the intricate three-dimensional structure of the backbone of early tetrapods, the earliest four-legged animals. High-energy X-rays and a new data extraction protocol allowed the researchers to reconstruct the backbones of the 360 million year old fossils in exceptional detail and shed new light on how the first vertebrates moved from water onto land.

Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Wonder material graphene could help detect the presence of drugs or toxins in the body or dramatically improve airport security, researchers have found.

Genome of diamondback moth provides new clues for sustainable pest management Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Chinese scientists have decoded the first genome of diamondback moth, providing new clues for sustainable pest management.

Cancer suppressor gene links metabolism with cellular aging Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST The tumor suppressor protein p53 is an attractive target for drug developers. But this path has so far proven difficult, as most p53 regulatory proteins operate via protein-protein interactions, which make for poor drug targets, as opposed to ones based on enzymes. Now, researchers have identified a class of p53 target genes and regulatory molecules that represent more promising therapeutic candidates.

Pill-sized device provides rapid, detailed imaging of esophageal lining Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Physicians may soon have a new way to screen patients for Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition usually caused by chronic exposure to stomach acid. Researchers have developed an imaging system enclosed in a capsule about the size of a multivitamin pill that creates detailed, microscopic images of the esophageal wall.

Gas that triggers ozone destruction revealed Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:48 AM PST Scientists have made a significant discovery about the cause of the destruction of ozone over oceans.

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• How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing
• What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains
• Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays
• Nearby dwarf galaxy and possible protogalaxy found: Optical and radio telescopes lead to reconstruction of intergalactic traffic jam

How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST Scientists have made a surprising finding after studying how tadpoles re-grow their tails which could have big implications for research into human healing and regeneration.

What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST A new method of establishing hair and eye color from modern forensic samples can also be used to identify details from ancient human remains, finds a new study. The HIrisPlex DNA analysis system was able to reconstruct hair and eye color from teeth up to 800 years old, including the Polish General Wladyslaw Sikorski (1881 to 1943) confirming his blue eyes and blond hair.

Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Scientists have been able to reconstruct, for the first time, the intricate three-dimensional structure of the backbone of early tetrapods, the earliest four-legged animals. High-energy X-rays and a new data extraction protocol allowed the researchers to reconstruct the backbones of the 360 million year old fossils in exceptional detail and shed new light on how the first vertebrates moved from water onto land.

Nearby dwarf galaxy and possible protogalaxy found: Optical and radio telescopes lead to reconstruction of intergalactic traffic jam Posted: 11 Jan 2013 11:38 AM PST Peering deep into the dim edges of a distorted pinwheel galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear), astronomers have discovered a faint dwarf galaxy and another possible young dwarf caught before it had a chance to form any stars.

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• How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing
• What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains
• Foot soldiers of the immune system
• Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays
• Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats
• Genome of diamondback moth provides new clues for sustainable pest management
• Cancer suppressor gene links metabolism with cellular aging
• Pill-sized device provides rapid, detailed imaging of esophageal lining
• Gas that triggers ozone destruction revealed

How tadpoles re-grow their tails: Implications for human healing Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST Scientists have made a surprising finding after studying how tadpoles re-grow their tails which could have big implications for research into human healing and regeneration.

What did our ancestors look like? Hair and eye color can be determined for ancient human remains Posted: 13 Jan 2013 05:11 PM PST A new method of establishing hair and eye color from modern forensic samples can also be used to identify details from ancient human remains, finds a new study. The HIrisPlex DNA analysis system was able to reconstruct hair and eye color from teeth up to 800 years old, including the Polish General Wladyslaw Sikorski (1881 to 1943) confirming his blue eyes and blond hair.

Foot soldiers of the immune system Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Researchers have discovered the molecular blueprint behind the IFIT protein. This key protein enables the human immune system to detect viruses and prevent infection by acting as foot soldiers guarding the body against infection. The findings are a promising step towards developing new drugs for combating a wide range of immune system disorders.

Scientists reassemble the backbone of earliest four-legged animals using synchrotron X-rays Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Scientists have been able to reconstruct, for the first time, the intricate three-dimensional structure of the backbone of early tetrapods, the earliest four-legged animals. High-energy X-rays and a new data extraction protocol allowed the researchers to reconstruct the backbones of the 360 million year old fossils in exceptional detail and shed new light on how the first vertebrates moved from water onto land.

Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Wonder material graphene could help detect the presence of drugs or toxins in the body or dramatically improve airport security, researchers have found.

Genome of diamondback moth provides new clues for sustainable pest management Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Chinese scientists have decoded the first genome of diamondback moth, providing new clues for sustainable pest management.

Cancer suppressor gene links metabolism with cellular aging Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST The tumor suppressor protein p53 is an attractive target for drug developers. But this path has so far proven difficult, as most p53 regulatory proteins operate via protein-protein interactions, which make for poor drug targets, as opposed to ones based on enzymes. Now, researchers have identified a class of p53 target genes and regulatory molecules that represent more promising therapeutic candidates.

Pill-sized device provides rapid, detailed imaging of esophageal lining Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Physicians may soon have a new way to screen patients for Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition usually caused by chronic exposure to stomach acid. Researchers have developed an imaging system enclosed in a capsule about the size of a multivitamin pill that creates detailed, microscopic images of the esophageal wall.

Gas that triggers ozone destruction revealed Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:48 AM PST Scientists have made a significant discovery about the cause of the destruction of ozone over oceans.

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The Cynical Girl: The Week Ahead: January 13, 2013

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The Week Ahead: January 13, 2013 Posted: 13 Jan 2013 03:45 AM PST Happy Sunday. I am just back from a trip that turned into a classic Laurie travel story: weather delays, cancellations and a night at an overpriced airport hotel. It was worth it, though. Beyond the HR stuff, I had a fabulous time with good friends and colleagues. I spent Thursday evening with good people who do good work. Honestly, I really needed to be inspired. The experience of listening to smart people talk about their work — and a bunch of other fun stuff — was so restorative for me. But the travel hassles are old. Another cancelled flight? Another crappy TSA experience? More coffee to stay awake and alert? It’s the same story in my life. Lather, rinse, repeat. I reminded myself that life ebbs and flows. The travel stuff is such small potatoes. And I have so many good people in my world. My life is a series of blessings that I probably don’t deserve but will accept, anyway. If the price I pay for my good fortune is an occasional night at a shitty hotel airport, I will take it.  And I will learn to shut up about it. (Eventually.) So I hope everyone has a good week! No travel delays for you!

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Graphene plasmonics beats the drug cheats Posted: 13 Jan 2013 11:49 AM PST Wonder material graphene could help detect the presence of drugs or toxins in the body or dramatically improve airport security, researchers have found.

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