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Vietnam 'cancer-cure' horn habit threat to world rhinosHanoi (AFP) May 8, 2012 For desperate Vietnamese cancer patients ground rhinoceros horn is seen as an elixir of life - a medically unproven and illegal obsession that threatens the very survival of the world's wild rhinos. The substance, which shares the same protein found in human fingernails, sells for thousands of dollars an ounce in Vietnam. Soaring demand has led to a bloodbath in South Africa as poachers kill record numbers of the creatures. "I was diagnosed with stomach cancer nine years ago. I've tried everyth ... read more |
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  Modern hybrid corn makes better use of nitrogen Today's hybrid corn varieties more efficiently use nitrogen to create more grain, according to 72 years of public-sector research data reviewed by Purdue University researchers. Tony Vyn, a professo ... more | .. |
  Africa's last rhinos threatened by poaching Decades of conservation efforts to save rhinos are coming undone, as surging demand for their horns in Asian traditional medicine has spawned a vast criminal trade powered by poaching. ... more | .. |
 Fundraising blitz in South Africa to save the rhino The battle against rhino poaching is at a fever pitch in South Africa, the country hardest hit by the scourge, spawning scores of fundraising campaigns running from glamorous to gory. ... more | .. |
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  Darwinian selection continues to influence human evolution New evidence proves humans are continuing to evolve and that significant natural and sexual selection is still taking place in our species in the modern world. Despite advancements in medicine and t ... more | .. |
 Penn Scientists Develop Large-scale Simulation of Human Blood Having a virtual copy of a patient's blood in a computer would be a boon to researchers and doctors. They could examine a simulated heart attack caused by blood clotting in a diseased coronary arter ... more | .. |
  Smart gas sensors for better chemical detection Portable gas sensors can allow you to search for explosives, diagnose medical conditions through a patient's breath, and decide whether it's safe to stay in a mine. These devices do all this b ... more | .. |
  China demands apology as activist leaves US embassy Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has left the US embassy to seek medical care and join his family, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing demanded a US apology on the eve of key talks between the two powers. ... more |
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North Korea to soon unveil 'next-stage' nuclear plans, Kim says
Greenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe: Macron
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  NEMA Welcomes Legislation on Federal Helium Policy NEMA welcomed introduction of the Helium Stewardship Act (S 2374) by Senators Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and John Barrasso (R-WY), which will modernize and reform federal policy to better secure future su ... more | .. |
 Intense light prevents, treats heart attacks There are lots of ways to treat a heart attack - CPR, aspirin, clot-busters and more. Now CU medical school researchers have found a new candidate: Intense light. "The study suggests that stro ... more | .. |
  How stem cell therapy can keep the immune system under control A new study, appearing in Cell Stem Cell and led by researchers at the University of Southern California, outlines the specifics of how autoimmune disorders can be controlled by infusions of mesench ... more | .. |
 Outside View: Optimistic on biosimilars The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is charged with making new treatments available to patients across the country while also maintaining the highest standards for safety and efficacy. Because of the FDA, Americans can take comfort knowing that innovative treatments and drug therapies have undergone safe and scientifically based drug testing. ... more |
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  Company to Create 'Gas Stations' in Space A company based in the northwestern United States called Planetary Resources says it plans to mine near-Earth asteroids for raw materials, ranging from water to precious metals. Planetary Reso ... more | .. |
  Scientist unveils mind-controlled robot for paraplegics A professor at a Swiss university on Tuesday unveiled a robot that can be controlled by the brainwaves of a paraplegic person wearing an electrode-fitted cap, news agency ATS reported. ... more | .. |
 NIST mini-sensor measures magnetic activity in human brain A miniature atom-based magnetic sensor developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has passed an important research milestone by successfully measuring human brain activit ... more | .. |
 Advances in personalized medicine for lung cancer Several new studies that may help doctors tailor lung cancer treatment to the characteristics of individual patients and of their tumors are being presented at the 3rd European Lung Cancer Conferenc ... more |
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NASA advances space based tracking of marine debris
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  Helicopter transport improves trauma patient survival compared to ground transport If you are severely injured, a helicopter flight to a top-level trauma center will boost your chance of survival over ground transport. That's the conclusion of a rigorous, national comparison of th ... more | .. |
  AIDS experts launch 'CNN of virology' in Canada A new digital media service will foster the global collaboration of physicians and help them to share the latest advances in AIDS and other virus research, according to its Canadian promoters. ... more | .. |
 Spanish king sorry after Africa hunting trip Spanish King Juan Carlos apologised Wednesday for a hunting trip to Botswana that sparked indignation in recession-hit Spain, as he emerged on crutches from hospital after breaking his hip on the visit. ... more | .. |
  BP seals $7.8 bn settlement in US oil spill Oil giant BP said Wednesday it has finalized a $7.8 billion deal to settle thousands of claims from fishermen and others affected by the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. ... more |
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 Hong Kong's next leader to ban mainland babies Hong Kong's next leader said Tuesday he plans to ban pregnant mainlanders from giving birth in the city and deny their children residency rights, in a bid to ease pressure on local hospitals. ... more | .. |
 Spain's king, wildlife patron, slammed for hunting Spain's King Juan Carlos, patron of a wildlife charity, faced fire Monday for making an expensive hunting trip to Botswana while his country struggles with a recession. ... more | .. |
 Controlling the cut - Nottingham engineers top the leader board A high-tech, precision, water jet milling control system which could transform the manufacture of complex aerospace, optical and biomedical structures and devices is being developed by an internatio ... more | .. |
 Power without the cord Cell phones and flashlights operate by battery without trouble. Yet because of the limited lifespan, battery power is not a feasible option for many applications in the fi elds of medicine or test e ... more |
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Online platforms offer filtering to fight AI slop; EU lawmakers want AI to pay for using copyrighted work
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 Firewall can stop medical device 'hacking' U.S. researchers say a prototype firewall can keep hackers from interfering with wireless medical devices such as pacemakers and insulin-delivery systems. ... more | .. |
Researchers discover unique suspension technique for large-scale stem cell production Post-doctoral researcher David Fluri and Professor Peter Zandstra at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering (IBBME) have developed a unique new technique fo ... more | .. |
 Black flies may have a purpose after all Black flies drink blood and spread disease such as river blindness-creating misery with their presence. A University of Georgia study, however, proves that the pesky insects can be useful. Don Champ ... more | .. |
 Summer temperature variability may increase mortality risk for elderly with chronic disease New research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests that seemingly small changes in summer temperature swings-as little as 1 degrees C more than usual-may shorten life expectancy for e ... more |
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 First targeted and programmable nanomedicine to show clinical antitumor effects published BIND Biosciences has published preclinical and clinical data in Science Translational Medicine showing promising effects in solid tumors and successful clinical translation of BIND-014, the first ta ... more | .. | .. | .. |
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