Otter adaptations: How do otters remain sleek and warm
Otters cavorting in the water is a scene with which we're all familiar. Yet, unlike many other mammals that spend a considerable amount of time in the water–polar bears, seals, dolphins, and whales–river otters do not have a thick layer of body fat to keep warm. They rely, instead, on a few unique adaptations; namely, their fur and the densely packed layer of specially adapted underhairs....Fitting in: Newly evolved genes adopt a variety of strategies to remain in the gene pool
The largest-ever experimental analysis of duplicated genes provides insight into mechanisms of evolution When Mother Nature creates an identical copy of a gene in an organism's genome, the duplicated copy is usually deleted, inactivated, or otherwise rendered nonfunctional in order to prevent genetic redundancy and to preserve biological homeostasis. In some cases, however, gene duplicat...Students discover 11,000 year old remains of Irish Elk
A group of history students have discovered the antler of an Irish Elk in cliffs near Kirk Michael on the Isle of Man. Although the exact age of the antler has yet to be determined, the position of the remains indicates that the elk (Megaloceros giganteus) lived around 11,000 years ago. The giant deer roamed the open tundra landscape that was widespread in northern Europe at the end of th...Soil-bound prions that cause CWD remain infectious
Researchers discovered a new bacterium in an immune-compromised patient, according to a study recently published in PLoS Pathogens. The bacterium belongs to the family Acetobacteraceae and includes bacteria common in the environment, some of which are used in industry, such as vinegar-making. "This is the first reported case of invasive human disease caused by any of the Acetobacteraceae," acco...UI anthropologist, colleagues discover remains of earliest giant panda
The ancestor of today's giant panda really was a pygmy giant panda, says Russell Ciochon, UI professor of anthropolo...Peters: Innovation the only edge that remains for American business
Relentless and bold innovation is about the only card American businesses have left to play if they are to withstand the competitive threat posed by China, and chief information officers must take the lead in driving innovation, according to author and business innovator Tom Peters. Peters spoke on Wednesday of the merits of building an "innovation machine" to a gathering of Wisconsin bu...Five remaining firms vie for Tech Transfer award
Companies sporting cutting edge tools for genetic research, nanotechnology, farm waste management and produce storage have emerged as the finalists in the first-ever Governor's Small Business Technology Transfer Award. Judges for the contest have winnowed the field to five finalists from a group of 12 semifinalists. The $5,000 grand prize will be presented to the winner June 7 at this ye...IT outsourcing remains on the horizon as companies focus on core business
, an IT company in Oconomowoc, said CIOs will have to work to stay involved with the business side of their companies on decisions o...Online industry remains music to Broadjams ears
Source: Broadjam.com MADISON When the infamous dot-com crash hit in March of 2000, it burst the bubble for thousands of entrepreneurs who thought that they could make it rich with a unique concept and standard business plan....Wisconsin must produce more science-savvy students to remain competitive
MADISON At the UW-Madison College of Engineering, Dean Paul Peercy and his faculty are weighing ideas for ensuring that todays engineering education includes what it takes to be competitive in todays increasingly global environment. At the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Technical College System, a joint planning group is debating how to graduate more people with four-y...Generic drug costs remain shackled
Price controls for generic drugs in primary care are likely to remain unchanged for the next year as the european government considers how best to supply the NHS. In 1999, a severe shortage of non-brand name medicines resulted in a 12.5 per cent increase in the cost of prescription drugs for the NHS, significantly higher than the 8 per cent average increase in previous years. // Pharm...Restless leg syndrome may remain under-diagnosed in many
A large multinational population study had brought into focus that restless leg syndrome// may remain under-diagnosed and untreated in people and in turn severely hamper the quality of life for them. Restless leg syndrome is a disorder of neurological origin. This condition happens when the urge to move one’s legs becomes strong even if the person is stationary. The people suffering fr...Elderly Women Remain At Risk From Hypertension
Elderly women, especially those above the age of 80yrs, may remain at a higher risk from hypertension //and their condition may remain undetected for long as well. The report, which was published in the recent issue of JAMA, said that about 75% of the participants of the survey conducted in the concerned age group have hypertension. The research, which was based on data from the Nation...Elderly Women Remain At Risk From Hypertension
Elderly women, especially those above the age of 80yrs, may remain at a higher risk from hypertension //and their condition may remain undetected for long as well. The report, which was published in the recent issue of JAMA, said that about 75% of the participants of the survey conducted in the concerned age group have hypertension. The research, which was based on data from the Nation...Stroke In The Right-Brain Can Remain Undiagnosed
It may be easier to diagnose strokes affecting the left-brain than the right brain, said a report in the recent issue of The Lancet.// The authors state that discrepancy could be due to difficulties in recognizing the symptoms of right-brain stroke. Cerebrovascular events are frequently accompanied by characteristic neurological deficits, depending on the side of the brain the l...