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Some trees 'farm' bacteria to help supply nutrients

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0000

Some trees growing in nutrient-poor forest soil may get what they need by cultivating specific root microbes to create compounds they require. These microbes are exceptionally efficient at turning inorganic minerals into nutrients that the trees can use.

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Key enzyme in DNA repair pathway identified

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0000

Researchers have discovered an enzyme crucial to a type of DNA repair that also causes resistance to a class of cancer drugs most commonly used against ovarian cancer.

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Best hope for saving Arctic sea ice is cutting soot emissions, say researchers

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0000

Soot from the burning of fossil fuels and solid biofuels contributes far more to global warming than has been thought, according to a new study. But, unlike carbon dioxide, soot lingers only a few weeks in the atmosphere, so cutting emissions could have a significant and rapid impact on the climate. Controlling it may be the only option for saving the Arctic sea ice before it all melts.

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Kidney injury prevention may be possible: Watch for the warning signs

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0000

Reduced kidney function and protein in the urine place a person at risk for kidney injury, according to a new study. The results suggest that improved recognition of these warning signs could help reduce preventable forms of acute kidney injury.

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Researchers study benefits of white button mushrooms

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0000

Scientists have conducted an animal-model and cell-culture study showing that white button mushrooms enhanced the activity of critical cells in the body’s immune system.

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Migrating birds canâ€™t control themselves

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0000

During the spring and fall migratory seasons, sparrows become significantly less capable of resisting temptation. Researchers investigated impulse control and sleep in white-crowned sparrows during migratory and non-migratory seasons. During migratory periods, the birds slept very little and became more impulsive, but sleep loss itself was not entirely to blame for their impulsivity.

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EHNAC honors HERAE with Crystal Recognition Award

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:57:21 -0000

HERAE, one of the nation’s largest healthcare payment services providers, was honored with the Crystal Recognition Award from the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission. EHNAC’s accreditation recognizes excellence in healthcare, and indicates compliance with industry-established standards and HIPAA regulations.

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Researchers develop new fluorescent biosensor for drug development

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:15:03 -0000

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new fluorescent biosensor that could aid in the development of an important class of drugs that target a crucial class of proteins called G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

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Amgen second-quarter total revenue increases 2% to $3,804 million

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:11:55 -0000

Amgen reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.38 for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of 7 percent compared to $1.29 for the second quarter of 2009. Adjusted net income increased 1 percent to $1,326 million for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $1,311 million for the second quarter of 2009.

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Insured Americans are using fewer medical services while employers consider wellness incentives

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:09:09 -0000

Insured Americans are using fewer medical services, raising questions about whether patients are consuming less health care as they pick up a greater share of the costs. The drop in usage is showing up as health-care companies report financial results. Insurers, lab-testing companies, hospitals and doctor-billing concerns say that patient visits, drug prescriptions and procedures were down in the second quarter from year-ago levels. Others say that consumers are beginning to forgo elective procedures like knee replacements.

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