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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences experts are a few steps away from beginning a new trial on a new vaccine they hope will help prevent the recurrence of breast cancer.
The vaccine is designed to trick the body into producing antibodies that fight breast cancer cells – something the body does not normally do. The vaccine was developed over a decade of study on the immune system, Thomas Kieber-Emmons, director of basic breast cancer research at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, said.
The trial will be done in phases. The first phase will...
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Even if it was hoped that the robots would work for at least three months, their longevity in the freezing Martian conditions has surprised everyone.
The data obtained by the rovers has revealed much about the history of water at Mars' equator billions of years ago. Spirit is exploring a 150km-wide depression known as Gusev Crater, where it has found an abundance of rocks and soils bearing evidence of extensive exposure to water. Opportunity is on the other side of the planet, in a flat region known as Meridiani Planum, and its data shows that Mars sustained liquid water on its...
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Fitness centers are working to attract new members for 2009. According to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services, nearly 40 percent of adults across the country admit they are not physically active. The “Healthy People 2010” objectives, also released by the US Department of Health and Human Services, recommend a half hour of moderate activity at least five days a week or a vigorous 20-minute workout three times weekly.
Many fitness centers have decided to cut their prices significantly during the first month of the year, one of the busiest periods...
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The US space agency's (Nasa) Mars rovers are celebrating a remarkable five years on the Red Planet.
The first robot, named Spirit, landed on the 3rd of January 2004, 21 days later followed by its twin, Opportunity. After being expected to work only for at least three months, the six-wheel robotic geologists are still on the job, overcoming everyone’s expectations by their longevity in the freezing Martian conditions.
NASA said the rovers had made important discoveries about the wet and violent conditions on ancient Mars.
Spirit has begun stirring after sitting...
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January is a difficult period for local blood centers to collect blood donations due to the holidays, travel schedules and illness. During a time of winter holidays, the American Red Cross continues its plan to honor all blood donors during January, which marks National Blood Donor Month.
Winter months are particularly hard for blood banks, said donor recruitment representative Bob Ferrera of the American Red Cross, because inclement weather and illness can cause significant drops in blood donations.
There is a critical need for Type O blood, according to the Red Cross. Type 0 is...
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