Nature News highlights: 24 April 2012

Can't view this email? Click here to view in your browser.     24 April 2012       nature news alert • Read Nature's news online • Subscribe to Nature Your weekly update from Nature's global news team.                       BD Accuri® C6 personal flow cytometer The BD Accuri C6 gives you 4-color cell analysis in an affordable, transportable, and easy-to-use format, putting flow cytometry within reach for both novice and experienced researchers. The software's intuitive interface guides you through workflows, making it easy to begin collecting and analyzing data. Learn more today at bdbiosciences.com/go/accuri               • Featured               Survey: 2012 Salary Survey now open ▶       Following on our inaugural 2010 International Salary Survey, we've launched the 2012 edition. Two years ago, more than 10,000 scientists from dozens of countries took part. Take the survey now, and your responses will again help us identify salary and other career trends spanning borders and multiple fields. Read More ▶                           Academy of Military Medical Sciences - Celebrating 60 years of research at one of China's leading organizations for medical science The Academy of Military Medical Sciences (AMMS) in Beijing has developed beyond its military heritage to become a world leader in medical science with a string of achievements in both military and civilian applications that have resonated around the globe. Find out more about the AMMS in Part 3 of the five-part series of this special sponsor feature on nature.com.               • Latest News               A bloody boon for conservation ▶ 23 April 2012     Leeches provide traces of DNA from other species. Read More ▶             World governments establish biodiversity panel ▶ 23 April 2012     Scientists from more than 90 countries will unite to assess ecosystems and natural resources. Read More ▶             Searching for a superbug's secret weapon ▶ 22 April 2012     MRSA gene found to enhance virulence suggests future vaccine targets. Read More ▶                         Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology FOCUS ON METABOLISM Read the Focus online at: www.nature.com/nrm/focus/metabolism               • More Stories               Next-generation genome sequencers compared ▶ 22 April 2012     Three main platforms compete in head-to-head battle. Read More ▶             Satellite system will speed up tsunami warnings ▶ 20 April 2012     GPS networks could cut time needed for accurate alerts by a factor of ten. Read More ▶             Mexico passes climate-change law ▶ 20 April 2012     As the Kyoto Protocol winds down without a strong replacement, countries are implementing their own strategies to reduce global warming. Read More ▶             Survey finds no hint of dark matter near Solar System ▶ 19 April 2012     Result poses a cosmic dilemma but critics prescribe caution. Read More ▶             Enzymes grow artificial DNA ▶ 19 April 2012     Synthetic strands with different backbones replicate and evolve just like the real thing. Read More ▶             Syrian uprising takes toll on scientific community ▶ 19 April 2012     Already tiny science budget cut in favour of military spending. Read More ▶             Hydropower threatens Andes–Amazon link ▶ 19 April 2012     Framework study warns of environmental impact of widespread dam construction. Read More ▶             Hot spring yields hybrid genome ▶ 19 April 2012     Researchers discover natural chimaeric DNA-RNA virus. Read More ▶             Nanomaterials offer hope for cerebral palsy ▶ 18 April 2012     Rabbits with brain injuries hop again after treatment with dendrimers. Read More ▶             Regenerative medicine repairs mice from top to toe ▶ 18 April 2012     Three separate studies in mice show normal function can be restored to hair, eye and heart cells. Read More ▶             Brain discards voices to cope with cocktail party ▶ 18 April 2012     Speakers who are not the focus of attention are 'not even heard'. Read More ▶             Leonardo the anatomist ▶ 18 April 2012     Nature Video explores the Renaissance master's medical discoveries. Read More ▶               • Newsblog               Read up to the minute coverage of research and science policy. Innovation chief proposed to open clogged drug pipeline. Stem cell arguments heard in US appeals court Scientists call for no-fishing zone in Arctic waters Vioxx decision fails to relieve critics Mexican volcano spits ash and rock Document implies US child study strategy a done deal Chinese herbal medicine breaks into EU market 'Unwarranted' hype surrounds new blood test for depression US moves towards export-control reform Hot spring yields hybrid genome more...                           THE TARA OCEANS EXPEDITION A Special Podcast In a 2.5 year journey across the globe's oceans, the TARA OCEANS expedition has collected unique information on the biodiversity and biogeography of the marine ecosystem. Project co-director Eric Karsenti shares his excitement about this exceptional human and scientific adventure and explains how researchers will analyze the data to better understand life on our planet. Listen to our FREE podcast now!                         The Arab world has a rich history of scientific breakthroughs. 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