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'Nanoshells' enhance sensitivity to chemicaldetection by factor of 10 billionNew research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ofScience finds that tailored nanoparticles known as nanoshells canenhance chemical sensing by as much as 10 billion times. That makesthem about 10,000 times more effective at Raman scattering thantraditional methods. Whenmolecules and materi...Simple idea to dramatically improve dengue vaccinations
An innovative new study explains, for the first time, the failure of previous attempts to vaccinate against the four known Dengue viruses, and it suggests a very simple solution ?injecting the four vaccines simultaneously at different locations on the body. A mosquito-born disease, Dengue kills tens of thousands of people per year and sickens 100 million more. Known as "bone-break disease,...Agriculture and tropical conservation: rethinking old ideas
It's a long-held view in conservation circles that rural peasant activities are at odds with efforts to preserve biodiversity in the tropics. In fact, the opposite is often true, argue University of Michigan researchers John Vandermeer and Ivette Perfecto. Combining case studies with ecological theory, Vandermeer and Perfecto found that the peasant farming practices encouraged by grassro...An 'elegant' idea proves its worth 25 years later
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Many patients being treated for cancer complain of feeling weak and tried, and doctors often prescribe //an anemia treatment to relieve these symptoms however a new study suggests otherwise. Since anemia has been associated with worse prognosis after radiotherapy, the doctors assumed the treatment would make patients feel better and improve results of the therapy, as well. Not...Low Fat Dairy Products Ideal For Patients With Gout
Gout results when too much uric acid builds up in the connective tissue and causes inflammatory arthritis.New research suggests say no to meat and yes // to low-fat dairy if you want to avoid gout. The study showed diets rich in dairy products and low in beef, pork, lamb and seafood may help protect against this painful conditionThe problem lies in the high purine content of many meats...Exercise The Ideal Solution For Postmenopausal Women
Menopause can bring about some negative health consequences, but new research shows postmenopausal women who exercise have // reduced bone loss, reduced back pain, and lower cholesterol levels. For the study researchers included 50 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who were not on any medications and had no diseases that affect bone metabolism. These women participated in an exercis...Counting Calories Might Be The Ideal Way To Stay Healthy
Burning calories is the means to maintaining a healthy weight. According to a recent Harvard study of 17,000 people, burning an extra 700 to 2,000 calories // a week by walking, playing sports, or doing some other form of exercise increases life span. The health benefits seem to level off at about 2,000 calories a week, which is equivalent to walking three miles a day. Because the amount...