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* Researchers cracking code of the cold: With new genetic insights, scientists say a cure may be on the horizon for the common cold. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090212_rhinovirus * In early humans, "jaws of steel": Nut-cracking abilities in our distant ancestors let them adapt to changing circumstances, a study suggests. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090211_africanus * "Longevity gene" may boost lifespan: A variation in a gene called FOXO3A seems to increase human life expectancy in populations worldwide, scientists report. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090211_fox03a.htm * "Birthplace" of Zeus found?: Mounting evidence supports a legend linking the king of Greek gods to Mt. Lykaion in Greece, archaeologists say. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090209_zeus * Wolf in dog's clothing? Study points to twist in fur color: Although dogs descend from wolves, dogs may have passed a helpful genetic mutation back to some wolves. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090206_wolf * Stem cell recipe gets even simpler: One chemical can convert cells from adult mice into the powerful embryonic-like stem cells needed in medicine, biologists report. http://www.world-science.net/othernews/090205_cells **************************************************** World Science homepage Don't forget to visit our homepage for Science In Images; links to top science news from other publi- cations; and other recent World Science stories! http://www.world-science.net World Science archives To new readers especially: you need not miss our ex- citing past stories, though they won't appear in future newsletters. See archives for any year by typing that year after the homepage address: for example, http://www.world-science.net/2007 Invite friends to join World Science! Click here to open an invitation email you can send friends and colleagues so they can join you in sub- scribing to World Science at no charge. Feel free to change the email text (although you might want to leave the subscription instructions unchanged.) More information This is the World Science newsletter. To cancel your subscription, please reply to this email address with "cancel" in the subject line. To subscribe, write to this email address with "subscribe" in the subject line. To change the address where you receive the newsletter, simply subscribe the new address and cancel the old one. Any World Science article may be reproduced on another website, on condition that it is reproduced along with a link to the World Science homepage, http://www.world-science.net. Linking to the page of the original article is optional. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.234 / Virus Database: 270.10.23/1948 - Release Date: 02/10/09 17:44:00
