Computational analysis shows that plant hormones often go it alone
Unlike the Three Musketeers who lived by the motto "All for one, one for all," plant hormones prefer to do their own thing. For years, debate swirled around whether pathways activated by growth-regulating plant hormones converge on a central growth regulatory module. Now, the cooperation model is challenged by researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. They show that each hormone a...Fish can determine their social rank by observation alone, study finds
A male fish can size up potential rivals, and even rank them from strongest to weakest, simply by watching how they perform in territorial fights with other males, according to a new study by Stanford University scientists. The researchers say their discovery provides the first direct evidence that fish, like people, can use logical reasoning to figure out their place in the pecking order. <p...Sheep Anti-Methaqualone Polyclonal Antibody, Unconjugated from Abcam
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President Bushs declaration that America is "addicted to oil" was paired with a pitch to produce more alcohol fuel, such as ethanol, in the nations grain belt. Its unclear whether Wisconsin can overcome a late start to become a leading ethanol producer, but the broader idea of using genetically engineered plants to create fuel, fiber, plastics and chemicals may be a...It's 99 percent certain: Research cannot rely on adult stem cells alone
dismissed scientific research using human embryonic stem cells as little more than an inconsequential sideshow. Michels said he supports the 99 percent of stem cell research that uses adult stem cells...Running Alone Might Not Be The Answer
New research by scientists from Princeton University says that running or exercising alone may not provide the benefits of exercising. The reserachers led by Elizabeth Gould at Princeton University // say in Nature Neuroscience that running alone does not seem to generate new brain cells, which are found in abundance after running or exercising in pairs or in groups. The reserachers condu...Ostracised Woman Cremated Her AIDS-Affected Husband Alone
A woman belonging to a village in Bihar was left for herself to cremate the body of her husband, who had died of AIDS, as nobody turned up// give a helping hand. The widow dragged his body to the backyard of her hut and performed his last rites herself. Grief-stricken Dhanua Devi (named changed), a 36-year-old resident of Khaira village in Darbhanga district, says not a single person vis...Dead End: Aged, Ailing and Alone In Death
Old age and death is a foregone conclusion with no open choices. But does this also mean no end-of life choices that help, an elderly dying a dignified// and peaceful death? The department of health recently spoke of 60% compliance of hospitals with superior practices in end of life care to the elderly. To research into this lofty claim, a survey was initiated, that revealed, many pe...Physical Attraction Alone May Not Boost Up Sales
A beautiful young model may not necessarily help sales, rather she could actually negatively influence the customer if she is irrelevant to the quality of the product, says a study//. Pretty faces are used to sell everything from computer processors to motor oil. But it is not really effective to use them to market something that has nothing to do with physical attractiveness, reported...Breast Feeding Alone can Reduce Infant Mortality Rates
New Delhi, Jun 5. Observing that breast feeding alone can reduce infant mortality rates; the Centre has asked the state governments to launch awareness campaigns //on breast feeding on the lines of the initiative for polio immunization. Breast feeding alone can reduce infant mortality rates by 13 per cent. It is not only the best food for the child but also ensures a strong foundation...Maloney Non-Aspirating Lid Speculum
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