Copper and Cardiovascular Disease

In 1942, Dr. H. W. Bennetts dissected 21 cattle known to have died of "falling disease". This was the name given to the sudden, inexplicable death that struck herds of cattle in certain regions of Australia. Dr. Bennett believed the disease was linked to copper deficiency. He found that 19 of the 21 cattle had abnormal hearts, showing atrophy and abnormal connective tissue infiltration (fibrosis) of the heart muscle (1).In 1963, Dr. W. F....

ICVSS 2010

This summer I'm going to take part at the International Computer Vision Summer School. I have already been accepted and registered for it. I'm really looking forward this event and hope it will not be too hot in July in Sicily. =)I am now seeking for a room-mate, because accommodation is quite expensive there. If you are a participant too and have a similar problem, please feel free to contact me!One of the activities of the school is a reading group...