Comments for Futurity.org http://www.futurity.org Research news from leading universities Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:16:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Harvest biofuel algae with microbubbles by AlgaeObserver http://www.futurity.org/earth-environment/harvest-biofuel-algae-with-microbubbles/comment-page-1/#comment-46516 AlgaeObserver Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:16:19 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=47356#comment-46516 Very interesting. In fact separation of algae and water is one of the more expensive steps along the value chain of algae. Getting this cheaper might get algae biofuels closer to realization... Very interesting. In fact separation of algae and water is one of the more expensive steps along the value chain of algae. Getting this cheaper might get algae biofuels closer to realization…

]]> Comment on Therapy for MS prods brain to re-cloak neurons by Ed Rooth http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/therapy-for-ms-prods-brain-to-re-cloak-neurons/comment-page-1/#comment-46492 Ed Rooth Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:19:30 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=48177#comment-46492 Can This treatment be used on people with ataxia such as SCA1? Can This treatment be used on people with ataxia such as SCA1?

]]> Comment on Speedy approach to pure inbred corn lines by Nouv Thong http://www.futurity.org/earth-environment/speedy-approach-to-pure-inbred-corn-lines/comment-page-1/#comment-46489 Nouv Thong Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:05:06 +0000 http://futurity.org/?p=11105#comment-46489 I want to you explant me clear about to make inbred and increase it thank you very much. Cambodai Nouv Thong I want to you explant me clear about to make inbred and increase it
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]]> Comment on Lizard’s evolution keeps ancestors close by Rob N http://www.futurity.org/science-technology/lizards-evolution-keeps-ancestors-close/comment-page-1/#comment-46488 Rob N Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:43:36 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=48036#comment-46488 I agree with Roy. I don't know what the life cycle of the anole lizards is, but I wouldn't end the experiment until at least 50 generations have gone by (or limb length, etc. has stabilized). Maybe limb length can only change by some % each generation, regardless of how big the founders are. Also, having 3 or 4 founder pairs per island would be interesting, and probably beneficial in avoiding in-breeding problems. Admittedly, results are easier to interpret with just one founding pair. On the plus side, whoever's studying lizards on the beaches of isolated Caribbean islands has got to be loving their job. I agree with Roy. I don’t know what the life cycle of the anole lizards is, but I wouldn’t end the experiment until at least 50 generations have gone by (or limb length, etc. has stabilized). Maybe limb length can only change by some % each generation, regardless of how big the founders are. Also, having 3 or 4 founder pairs per island would be interesting, and probably beneficial in avoiding in-breeding problems. Admittedly, results are easier to interpret with just one founding pair.

On the plus side, whoever’s studying lizards on the beaches of isolated Caribbean islands has got to be loving their job.

]]> Comment on Walnuts may shrink prostate cancer risk by Pam http://www.futurity.org/top-stories/walnuts-may-shrink-prostate-cancer-risk/comment-page-1/#comment-46485 Pam Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:25 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=47777#comment-46485 Very promising research -- but the illustration on Futurity makes me cringe! Very promising research — but the illustration on Futurity makes me cringe!

]]> Comment on Predator and prey direct nature’s synchronicity by Jeremy Fox http://www.futurity.org/earth-environment/predator-and-prey-direct-nature%e2%80%99s-synchronicity/comment-page-1/#comment-46481 Jeremy Fox Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:01:18 +0000 http://futurity.org/?p=3098#comment-46481 Um, no. Your usage is not standard, sorry. Um, no. Your usage is not standard, sorry.

]]> Comment on Therapy for MS prods brain to re-cloak neurons by A-Human http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/therapy-for-ms-prods-brain-to-re-cloak-neurons/comment-page-1/#comment-46480 A-Human Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:03:13 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=48177#comment-46480 Can it possibly work for someone with CMT? Can it possibly work for someone with CMT?

]]> Comment on Therapy for MS prods brain to re-cloak neurons by jamie barlow http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/therapy-for-ms-prods-brain-to-re-cloak-neurons/comment-page-1/#comment-46476 jamie barlow Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:52 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=48177#comment-46476 Can this also work for X-ald patients, and AMN patients???? Can this also work for X-ald patients, and AMN patients????

]]> Comment on Therapy for MS prods brain to re-cloak neurons by How To Fall Asleep Easier http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/therapy-for-ms-prods-brain-to-re-cloak-neurons/comment-page-1/#comment-46475 How To Fall Asleep Easier Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:41:26 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=48177#comment-46475 Can leukemia inhibitory factor help with sleep deprivation if it has been proven to be a success in MS? Can leukemia inhibitory factor help with sleep deprivation if it has been proven to be a success in MS?

]]> Comment on MRI no longer off limits for pacemakers by Dennis O'Shea http://www.futurity.org/health-medicine/mri-no-longer-off-limits-for-pacemakers/comment-page-1/#comment-46472 Dennis O'Shea Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:38:30 +0000 http://www.futurity.org/?p=41252#comment-46472 Dear Mr. Jordan: I'd urge you to check directly with your doctor on that question. Those of us here at the university who work with Futurity are in the communications office, and we're not qualified (far from it!) to give you any medical advice. Best regards, Dennis O'Shea Dear Mr. Jordan: I’d urge you to check directly with your doctor on that question. Those of us here at the university who work with Futurity are in the communications office, and we’re not qualified (far from it!) to give you any medical advice. Best regards,
Dennis O’Shea

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