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'Exciting discovery' in cancer research: Finding suggests virus might cause prostate cancer

Submitted on 24 February 2006 - 5:32pm

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From CNN site Friday, February 24, 2006 SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- In a surprising discovery, researchers say they have found a virus in some prostate cancer patients, a finding that opens new research avenues in the most common major cancer among men in the United States.

CienciaPR Image Contest

Submitted on 22 February 2006 - 8:34pm

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We are requesting aesthetically pleasing scientific images generated by CienciaPR users. The images will be used for the CienciaPR webpage and its future newsletters. Don't miss this great chance to show your creative side and let other CienciaPR users learn what you are working on! Submit your images today to Daniel Colón-Ramos at dacr@stanford.edu.

Healthcare spending soon 20% of economy

Submitted on 22 February 2006 - 2:09pm

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From CNN site, Wednesday, February 22, 2006 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some of the very things that Americans relish -- longer lives, groundbreaking cures, more money to spend -- will be driving up health care costs in the coming decade. Health care spending now represents about 16 percent of the economy. But in a decade, it will make up about 20 percent of the economy. The increase is gradual, consistent and unyielding, said analysts for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The trend could also lead to significant policy battles in the coming years.

Mexicans leery of giant U.S. telescope

Submitted on 22 February 2006 - 2:07pm

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From CNN site, Tuesday, February 21, 2006 SIERRA NEGRA, Mexico (AP) -- In the biggest joint Mexico-U.S. scientific venture ever, builders are finishing a monster telescope on top of a volcano that will let astronomers look back 13 billion years and uncover secrets about the creation of the universe. President Vicente Fox and Mexico's scientific community have championed the telescope, the largest of its kind in the world, saying it shows how a developing country can play a major role in cutting-edge technology.

Fourth International Wolbachia Conference

Submitted on 8 February 2006 - 8:29am

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You are cordially invited to ATTEND and PARTICIPATE IN the Fourth International Wolbachia Conference which will be held at the Paradisus Resort, Puerto Rico, June 24 – 29, 2006 The Conference will consist of discussions (oral and poster) by leading authorities of the latest information about the symbiotic/mutualistic association of Wolbachia in arthropods and filariae … Come and present a paper … participate in the discussions … Learn about Wolbachia ... and explore Puerto Rico !!!

Silva to head Science & Technology Trust board

Submitted on 3 February 2006 - 12:52pm

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Provided by The San Juan Star By The STAR Staff The Science, Research and Technology Trust council appointed Economic Development and Commerce Secretary Jorge Silva Puras as chairman of the entity, representing a step forward for the development of public policy that stimulates sciences and technologies on the island. University of Puerto Rico President Antonio García Padilla made the announcement Tuesday, noting that the council approved the appointment last week,during its first meeting of this year.

NSF Announces New Awards to Study the Impact of Katrina on People and Social Systems

Submitted on 3 February 2006 - 12:50pm

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December 20, 2005 The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the first grants for a new wave of "rapid-response" research teams that will study the impact of Hurricane Katrina on people and social systems in the hard-hit Gulf Coast region. Whereas the initial wave of rapid-response teams tended to focus on engineering problems--the most notable being the failure of the New Orleans' levee system--these new teams will focus on the human side of the story, including how people and organizations responded to the disaster and which factors are shaping the reconstruction. For example:

NSF Awards First Partnership for International Research and Education Grants

Submitted on 3 February 2006 - 12:48pm

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January 30, 2006 The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the first grants in its Partnership for International Research and Education (PIRE) program. The grants range in size and duration, with most about $2.5 million over five years.

NIH Announces Program to Foster the Independence of New Investigators

Submitted on 3 February 2006 - 12:45pm

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National Institutes of Health Director Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D. announced today the NIH Pathway to Independence Award program. The program features a new opportunity for promising postdoctoral scientists to receive both mentored and independent research support from the same award.

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