Technology News for December 9, 2007

Studies reveal genetic links between cancer and schizophrenia
A series of studies have revealed that there is a genetic link between schizophrenia and cancer. ANI

What a trip to the doctor would have been like in Roman times
Italian archaeologists have shed new light on how doctors practised in Roman times by discovering an ancient doctors surgery. ANI

Researchers create first-ever genetic animal model of autism
US researchers have created what might be an accurate model of autism not associated with a broader neuropsychiatric syndrome, which includes conditions like - Fragile X, the most common cause of inherited mental impairment, and Rett Syndrome, a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by normal early development followed by slowed brain and head growth, seizures, and mental retardation. ANI

New plan to increase oceans natural ability to suck up CO2
Scientists have evolved a new idea to reduce the emission of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - building water treatment plants that would enhance the oceans natural ability to absorb the gas on a large scale. ANI

Laser system may pave the way for cleaner diesel engines
Dutch researcher Bas Bougie has developed a laser-based system to measure soot formation in diesel engines. ANI

Archaeologists discover 3,000-years-old wood and ropes in Romania
Archaeologists in Romania have discovered 3,000-years-old well-preserved wood and ropes at Beclean in the countrys northern Bistrita-Nasaud County. ANI

Penguins can dive underwater for over 20 minutes on a single breath
A new study has suggested that Emperor penguins, the largest of all penguin species, manage to dive underwater for more than 20 minutes on a single breath because of a supercharged form of a blood protein in their body. ANI

Serial killer may be killing more people than previously thought
Serial killers may be responsible for up to 10 times more U.S. deaths than previously thought because investigators fail to notice marginalized victims like prostitutes and nursing home residents, according to a new study. ANI