Highlights

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Out of control

Inflammation unleashed by sepsis damages the heart

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Biology

The synthesis of creation

Organism proves that DNA really is the chemical recipe of life

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Biology

The impact of transforming one life into another

Venter's technological feat spurred a media revolution

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Biology

Craig Venter, a necessary good

The scientist is like a naughty boy who is after the tasty tidbits

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Biology

Synthetic biology and bioenergy

How discovery may affect biofuel technologies

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Physiology

Fear in the air

Biologists identify proteins that indicate the presence of predators to mice

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Epidemiology

Halting steps

New studies show how to detect and reduce the risk of falls among the aged

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Ecology

The sloth’s hidden friend

Mammal's fur is home to a type of symbiotic green algae

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Astrophysics

The secret of Perseus

Simulations explain the high temperature of gas in galaxy agglomerations

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Physics

The brightest light

Laboratory completes project for new synchrotron light production ring

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Optics

Tridimensional image

3D TV prototype does away with special glasses

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Computer Science

Virtual convergence

Software uses anti-spam logic to find vulnerable points in HIV virus

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Computer Engineering

Vegetable code

A system to identify fruit and vegetables automatically

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History

Death wish

Research discusses the polemic banzo issue as the "mortal nostalgia" of slaves

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Music

Songs that go on for ever

The tango, the bolero and the fado remain alive thanks to electronic media

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