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Tape measure: X-rays detected from Scotch tape NEW YORK - Just two weeks after a Nobel Prize highlighted theoretical work on subatomic particles, physicists are announcing a startling discovery about a much more familiar form of matter: Scotch tape. It turns out that if you peel the popular adhesive tape off its roll in a vacuum chamber, it emits X-rays. The researchers even made an X-ray image of one of their fingers.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-10-22 Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer ATLANTA - A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect.   Nations:U.S.   2008-09-18 3-D mammograms, cameras may improve breast exams WASHINGTON - Remember peeking through a View-Master? Scientists are using the same concept behind the classic kids' toy to try to see mammograms in 3-D.   Source:(AP)   2008-07-01 New rapid test for drug resistant TB GENEVA (AFP) - A new test to screen for drug-resistant tuberculosis will greatly help the fight against the disease in developing countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday.   Source:(AFP)   2008-06-30 Caution urged in choosing gene tests Everyone's genes spell out a risk for some disease, and a coming anti-discrimination law is about to give genetic testing a boost.   2008-05-06 Headlines Tape measure: X-rays detected from Scotch tape 2008-10-22 Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer 2008-09-18 3-D mammograms, cameras may improve breast exams 2008-07-01 New rapid test for drug resistant TB 2008-06-30 Caution urged in choosing gene tests 2008-05-06 Experts see boost to genetic testing from U.S. bill 2008-04-27 New Scan 'Sees' Tumors Deep Inside Body 2008-04-02 Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool 2008-04-02 US scientists shine light deep on tiny tumors 2008-03-31 DNA paternity testing kit goes on sale for 30 dollars 2008-03-27 Health insurers limit advanced scans 2008-03-23 What's on your mind? Neuroscientists may one day find out 2008-03-05 Brain scan abnormalities not uncommon 2007-10-31 Emotions Run Amok in Sleep-Deprived Brains 2007-10-23 MRI scans might prevent breast cancer, study shows 2007-08-09 You can forget the unhappy past: study 2007-07-12 New recommendations call for MRI in breast cancer 2007-03-28 Inventors to be honored on Capitol Hill 2007-02-08 Brain study finds the stuff of daydreams 2007-01-19 Cancer found more often in dense breasts 2007-01-17 New chemical gives insight into Alzheimer's 2006-12-21 New insight gained into devastating brain ailment 2006-12-21 Study casts doubt on new blood tests 2006-12-20 Pacemakers and MRIs don't mix 2006-10-09 FDA Allows Return of MS Drug 2006-06-05 Court Allows Suits Over Genetic Screenings 2006-03-04 New Blood Test May Help With MS Diagnosis 2003-07-09 Most-viewed Colon X-ray seen as effective at spotting cancer 2008-09-18 3-D mammograms, cameras may improve breast exams 2008-07-01 Emotions Run Amok in Sleep-Deprived Brains 2007-10-23 Caution urged in choosing gene tests 2008-05-06 Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool 2008-04-02 Brain scan abnormalities not uncommon 2007-10-31 You can forget the unhappy past: study 2007-07-12 New recommendations call for MRI in breast cancer 2007-03-28

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