Science

Experts move closer to identifying best embryos 12:39am EDT

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Scientists in Australia and Greece appear to be moving closer to identifying genes that determine which test-tube embryos stand the best chance of implanting in the womb and growing into healthy babies.  Full Article

 
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Shrimp can see beyond the rainbow Tuesday, 13 May 2008 09:09pm EDT 

LONDON (Reuters) - A giant shrimp living on Australia's Great Barrier Reef can see a world beyond the rainbow that is invisible to other animals, scientists said on Wednesday.  Full Article 

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Gene therapy shows promise in rare brain disease Tuesday, 13 May 2008 11:34am EDT 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An experimental gene therapy treatment appears to have helped eight children with a rare and incurable neurological disorder, although it may have been responsible for the death of one, researchers reported on Tuesday.  Full Article 

New media gets press makeover

May 9 - The editors of newspapers are no longer old fashioned luddites running in fear of digital technology, according to a new poll.   Play Video

 
Volcano aftermath

A visual chronology of the eruption of Chaiten volcano in Chile and its effects.