Genetic Approach to Deafness and How it Might Tackle the Causes of Adult Deafness
Scientists have moved a big step closer to using genetic engineering to restore hearing to the deaf. A therapy is not round the corner just yet but …
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Incontinentia pigmenti, a Rare Genetic X-Linked Disorder of the Skin
Incontinentia pigmenti, also known as Bloch-Sulzberger syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that’s characterised by a discolouration of the skin. …
Continue ReadingInternational Space Station (ISS) History, Accomplishments, and Problems
The International Space Station will celebrate 11 years of orbiting Earth, on November 20, 2009. How did it develop and grow over the years, and what …
Continue ReadingStephen Hawking in Space: Some Stephen Hawking News
Stephen Hawking is blasting off into outer space. Well, actually his digitized DNA will be sent into space to promote the Archon X Prize for …
Continue ReadingVolcanoes in the Solar System: Volcanic Activity on Io, Earth, Triton, Enceladus and Beyond
When it comes to volcanic activity in the solar system, no planetary body can compete with Jupiter’s moon, Io, which beats all competitors in …
Continue ReadingHistory of Early Human Flight from Chinese Technology to Basic Gliders to Da Vinci and the Celebi Brothers
This is an article covering the various conceptions of early flight from the ancient Chinese to DaVinci’s glider.
Continue ReadingPossible Baldness Gene Discovered and How it Could Lead to New Baldness Cures
A team of scientists from the University of Bonn have discovered a gene linked with early baldness. It’s hoped that their six-year study will …
Continue ReadingCystic Fibrosis Research: Scientists Create Pigs with Cystic Fibrosis to Help Find Treatments
Using genetic engineering and cloning technologies, scientists have created pigs with the lung disease cystic fibrosis. It’s a breakthrough in …
Continue ReadingFacts About Quasars: Definition, Information, and History of Who Discovered Quasars
Interesting facts about some of the most distant objects in the universe. Learn more about QUASistellAR radio sources (Quasars).
Continue ReadingInteresting Facts About Ganymede, Jupiter's Moon, the Largest Satellite in Our Solar System
Ganymede is not only Jupiter’s largest moon—it is the largest natural satellite in the Solar System. It is larger even than the planets Pluto …
Continue ReadingInteresting facts about Jupiter's Icy Moon, Europa, including information about the possibility of an ocean under its surface.
Just what you wanted to know about one of the most intriguing and shy places of our solar system: Europa, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, but …
Continue ReadingFacts about Europa, Jupiter's Fourth Largest Galilean Moon
Europa’s surface is among the brightest in the solar system, through a mixture of an icy glaze and sunlight reflecting off a relatively young …
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