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Saturday, December 4, 2010

SCIENCE UPDATES

1.Researchers Uncover Culprits in Life-Threatening Clotting Disorder
December 4, 2010 — Individuals with a potentially life-threatening condition predisposing them to blood clots, or thrombosis, might someday receive therapy to prevent the condition.

2.More Efficient Polymer Solar Cells Fabricated
December 4, 2010 — Researchers have developed a process for fabricating more efficient polymer solar cells. They discovered a textured substrate pattern that allows deposition of a uniformly thin light-absorbing layer.

3.Preterm Infants May Need a Boost to Protect Against Invasitve Pneumococcal Disease
December 4, 2010 — A new study suggests that preterm infants may not be fully protected against invasive pneumococcal disease under the current United Kingdom immunization .

4.Vitamins Identified as Key Nutrient Which May Promote Harmful Algal Blooms in Coastal Waters
December 4, 2010 — Harmful algal blooms, which negatively affect coastal ecosystems, public health, economies and fisheries around the world, may be promoted by vitamins B-1 and B-12 according to new .


5.Under Suspicion: Painkiller Ziconotide Could Increase Suicidal Ideation
December 4, 2010 — The active agent ziconotide, the synthetic toxin of the cone snail, was acclaimed a safe alternative to morphine when it was introduced six years ago.

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