Zodiac

* Scientists report first cell made with artificial 
genes:
Their "synthetic genome" is a near-copy of a natural
one, but researchers say their method can be used to
better understand the workings of life.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100520_synthetic


* Mysterious ball lightning may be brain illusion:
A new theory addresses a mysterious phenomenon in
which lightning apparently forms into a ball and
starts floating around.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100519_ball-lightning


* Mom's hugs in youth may help keep doctor 
away later:
Warmth and caring from a person's mother seems to
reduce the formation of proteins that promote
inflammation, researchers say.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100518_warmth


* Can a mother's voice spur coma recovery?:
A clinical trial is investigating whether repeated
stimulation with familiar voices can help repair a
coma victim's brain.

http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100510_coma.htm


ADDITIONAL NEWS
* Garden birds found to shun organic:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100518_organic
* "Mozart effect" disputed:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100509_mozart
* Calcium early in life may help prevent 
obesity later:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100514_calcium
* Why is breast milk best? It's in the genes, 
scientists say:
http://www.world-science.net/othernews/100513_milk


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