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New research uses a novel, computer based strategy to identify potential anti-cancer drugs, including one that targets the third most common p53 mutation in human cancer, p53-R175H. The number of new cancer patients harboring this mutation in the United States who would potentially benefit from this drug is estimated to be 30,000 annually.

There is a long-lasting and at times intense debate about the possible link between violent computer games and aggressiveness. Researchers are now questioning the entire basis of the discussion. Researchers now present a new study showing that, more than anything, a good ability to cooperate is a prerequisite for success in the violent gaming environment.

Google opposes UK porn filters, a fake porn profile nets felony charges, Faceporn trumps Facebook and iPads are for porn.

The software giant begins talking publicly about Windows Azure Active Directory service and its strategy to use it as the foundation for its Identity Management as a Service strategy.

The social network's new photography app appears to replicate many features of Instagram which it is buying for $1bn.

Researchers from MIT have developed a special coating that will help get that last drop of ketchup out of the bottle - and other technology news stories.

It’s better to wait for a productive programmer to become available than it is to wait for the first available programmer to become productive. - Steve McConnell

It has been discovered that C++ provides a remarkable facility for concealing the trivial details of a program — such as where its bugs are. - David Keppel