TEDX — Endocrine Interruption: General Information

TEDX — Endocrine Interruption: General Information:

"The endocrine system is the exquisitely balanced system of glands and hormones that regulates such vital functions as body growth, response to stress, sexual development and behavior, production and utilization of insulin, rate of metabolism, intelligence and behavior, and the ability to reproduce. Hormones are chemicals such as insulin, thyroxin, estrogen, and testosterone that interact with specific target cells. The interactions occur through a number of mechanisms, the easiest of which to conceptualize is the lock and key. For example, target cells such as those in the uterus contain receptors (locks) into which specific estrogenic hormones (keys) can attach and thereby cause specific biological actions, such as regulating ovulation or terminating pregnancy. Other endocrine disrupting mechanisms include binding hormone transport proteins or other proteins involved in signaling pathways, inhibiting or inducing enzymes, interfering with uptake and export from cells, and modifying gene expression."

Genital Deformaties Harbinger of Chemical Effects

Science & Environment Articles | Genital Deformaties Harbinger of Chemical Effects | Miller-McCune Online Magazine:

"Judy Hoy has tracked genital malformations among Montana's roadkill for years. She's been reporting disturbing trends for years, but few are paying her heed."

Gallery: The Gear of War | Boing Boing Gadgets

Gallery: The Gear of War | Boing Boing Gadgets:

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Snake with foot found in China

Snake with foot found in China - Telegraph:

"Dean Qiongxiu, 66, said she discovered the reptile clinging to the wall of her bedroom with its talons in the middle of the night."

2 flu strains in 1 pig led to new H1N1

2 flu strains in 1 pig led to new H1N1 -- chicagotribune.com:

" Somehow, a single pig became simultaneously infected with that virus and a pure swine flu strain found in pigs in Europe and Asia. The two strains swapped genetic material to produce the new H1N1 strain, which then began to infect humans."

Giant Stone-age Axes Found In African Lake Basin

Giant Stone-age Axes Found In African Lake Basin:

"ScienceDaily (Sep. 14, 2009) — A giant African lake basin is providing information about possible migration routes and hunting practices of early humans in the Middle and Late Stone Age periods, between 150,000 and 10,000 years ago."

Necessary Process In Forming Long-term Memory Identified

Necessary Process In Forming Long-term Memory Identified:

"ScienceDaily (Sep. 10, 2009) — A new study that was carried out at the University of Haifa has identified another component in the chain of actions that take place in the neurons in the process of forming memories. This discovery joins a line of findings from previous studies that together provide a better understanding of the most complex processes in nature – the process of memory formation and storage in the human brain. The new study has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience."

Supreme Court hears arguments for corporate funding of candidates -- latimes.com

Supreme Court hears arguments for corporate funding of candidates -- latimes.com:

"Big companies, industries and possibly unions may be allowed to fund ads for and against candidates. A decision could reshape American politics starting with the 2010 congressional campaign."

Saddle Up for the U.S. Army's Robotics Rodeo | Popular Science

Saddle Up for the U.S. Army's Robotics Rodeo | Popular Science:

"At the first Robotics Rodeo, hosted this week by the U.S. Army and the Fort Hood III Corps in Texas, war machines replaced bulls and horses. Soldiers and civilian contractors used the opportunity, starting on Wednesday, to inspect a lineup of robots that could potentially find a place on the battlefield."

Digiprotect Admits It Shares Files Just To Find People To Demand Settlement Money From | Techdirt

Digiprotect Admits It Shares Files Just To Find People To Demand Settlement Money From | Techdirt:

"'We get the legal rights from the companies to distribute these movies to stores, and with these rights we can sue illegal downloaders. Then we take legal action in every country possible, concentrating on the places where such action will be profitable.' "