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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines July 2005
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July 29, 2005
Parasites trigger healthy eating in caterpillars
Acupuncture cuts tension headache rates by almost half
Depression linked to previously unknown dopamine regulator
Tandem ions may lead the way to better atomic clocks
Malaria mechanism revealed
Earliest embryos ever discovered provide clues to dinosaur evolution, parenting
Immune system's distress signal tells bacteria when to strike back
Scientists discover global pattern of big fish diversity in open oceans
July 28, 2005
K-State professor assists in war on terror with bomb detection research
Ancient Tiberias reveals more of its beauty
Alzheimer's disease; new approach, new possibilities?
MIT engineers an anti-cancer smart bomb
Geologically produced antineutrinos provide a new window into the Earth's interior
Researchers identify gene set linked to breast cancer's spread to lungs
Implantable chips bear promise, but privacy standards needed
Bone marrow may be source of new egg-cell generation in adult mammals
New finding may aid adult stem cell collection
Combination scanner may increase accuracy in detecting spread, recurrence of head, neck cancer
July 27, 2005
Researchers help sort out the carbon nanotube problem
Mechanism proposed for link between RU-486 and fatal infections
Study explores plant phenotypic plasticity belowground
New study explores patterns in species diversity and genetic diversity
One hit of crystal meth causes birth defects: U of T study
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Can Identify Effectiveness of Chemotherapy Early in High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients
Opiates better than sedatives for treating newborns in withdrawal
Cassini finds recent, unusual geology on Enceladus
A new understanding of how immune system targets disease
Physicists Entangle Photon and Atom in Atomic Cloud
Diabetic nerve therapy shows 'striking' results
Neuroscientists identify how trauma triggers long-lasting memories in the brain
Virtual colonoscopy reveals diseases outside the colon, as well
July 26, 2005
Coral reef fish larvae settle close to home
Ocean spray lubricates hurricane winds
New method shows it is possible to grow bone for grafts within a patient's body
Multiple genetic 'flavors' may explain autism
Deep thinking: Scientists sequence a cold-loving marine microbe
Artemisinin-based therapy may not be the best treatment for uncomplicated malaria in Africa
What is the best treatment for postherpetic neuralgia?
Breast biopsy rates remain steady despite introduction of new technology
Hormone patch may provide some increase in sexual desire in menopausal women
Using Nanoparticles, In Vivo Gene Therapy Activates Brain Stem Cells
Stem cell therapy successfully treats heart attack in animals
Blink, and the brain misses it
Improved statistical tools reveal many linked loci
July 25, 2005
NASA Telescope Reveals Nearby Galaxy's Invisible Arms
'Achilles' heel' of the herpes virus possibly found
FSU scientist warns North Atlantic right whale facing extinction
Statin therapy may lower mortality in heart failure patients
Gene's mutations found to cause life-threatening aortic disease
Scientists discover that three molecules may be developed into new Alzheimer's drugs
Sandia completes depleted uranium study
Minimally invasive solid tumor biopsy may replace surgery to get diagnostic specimens
Postmenopause and periodontal disease
Researchers figure out how hearts fail
Size matters: Preventing large mammal extinction
Nuclear weapons continue to pose a serious health risk in Europe
July 21, 2005
Physicists create a 'perfect' way to study the Big Bang
One-atom-thick materials promise a 'new industrial revolution'
Impaired clearance of amyloid-beta causes vascular damage in Alzheimer's disease
New discovery may help doctors treat infertility
Wife Influences Husband's Marijuana Use During First Year of Marriage
ORNL mirrors powerful tools for studying micro-, nano-materials
Dust-enshrouded star looks similar to our sun
"Harmless" Bacterium Found to Cause 10 Percent of COPD Flare-Ups
MIT-Williams team catches rare light show
Divergent life history shapes gene expression in brains of salmon
July 20, 2005
Field tests unite weather and climate models
Woods Hole Research Center plans controlled burn in Amazon rainforest
Soil fertility in the tropics can be influenced by landscape and precipitation, study finds
Micro-molecule plays big role in birth defects
Hormonal signaling in the brain: radical shift in understanding information processing
Larry Young on animals and autism clues, environmental impact on hormone brain function
Children born with extremely low-birth-weight have considerable health and educational needs
Hepatitis C responds best to combo of ribavirin and interferon, study concludes
Not enough is known about treating malaria in pregnancy, researchers say
Doctors should stop prescribing antibiotics for the common cold, review advises
Antidepressants should be first-line approach for nerve tissue pain
July 19, 2005
Quantum decoys foil code-breaking attempts
Genetic discovery could lead to drought-resistant plants
Discovering an ecosystem beneath a collapsed Antarctic ice shelf
Expanding forests darken the outlook for butterflies, study shows
Researchers make advances in wind energy generation
Microchip saves rare turtle from soup-pot
Quitting smoking could save your teeth, study shows
CU researchers announce new technique for rapidly detecting illness-causing bacteria in food
Why were the HIV prevention trials in commercial sex workers abandoned?
Time under general anesthesia associated with postoperative complications in head and neck surgery
July 18, 2005
Chemical 'band-aid' prevents heart failure in mice with muscular dystrophy
Cost Competitive Electricity from Photovoltaic Concentrators Called 'Imminent'
Beyond genes: Lipid helps cell wall protein fold into proper shape
UCLA chemists create nano valve
Men continue to have normal life after radiation for prostate cancer
Shark skin saves naval industry money
Tulane pioneers novel ovarian cancer treatment
Monkeypox mystery: New research may explain why 2003 outbreak in the US wasn't deadly
July 15, 2005
Researchers find potential celebrex target in lung cancer
Kentucky Geological Survey involved in global climate change research
Discovery of T-cell 'traffic control' boosts new drug promise
Brain size may depend upon how neural cells are cleaved
New infrared tool measures silicon wafer thickness
Experts discuss use of human stem cells in ape and monkey brains
Industrial contaminants spread by seabirds in High Arctic, new Canadian study shows
Parasite genome sequences offer hope for new drugs and vaccines, Science studies say
July 14, 2005
Identifying the 'signatures' of protons in water
Understanding and diagnosing an inherited pain syndrome
Subtle changes in normal genes implicated in breast cancer
Three satellites needed to bring out 'shy star'
UIC researchers show protein routes messages in nerve cells
Primate virus jumps species barrier to humans for first time in Asia
Organic farming produces same corn and soybean yields as conventional farms, but consumes less energy and no pesticides, study finds
Why do aneurysms form? New studies suggest leading role for white blood cells
SSETI Express sets off
Researchers identify genes associated with lung transplant rejection
July 13, 2005
Carnegie Mellon's Sandstorm robot makes unprecedented 200-mile autonomous run
Letting the spin loose
Strong magnetic fields aid severe depression
Hepatitis A in US drops substantially after implementation of vaccination program
Living fossil roams the seas
New markers of climate change
Spongy-looking hyperion tumbles into view
Potent spice works to block growth of melanoma in lab test
July 12, 2005
The presence of oxygen on carbon nanotubes enhances interaction with ammonia
NYU physicists find way to create three-dimensional quasicrystals
Improved process of drying lumber may save millions
Discovery could lead to new types of Alzheimer's drugs
Researchers find molecule that inhibits regrowth of spinal nerve cells
Size of brain structure could signal vulnerability to anxiety disorders
Lorenzo's oil shows promise in reducing risk of debilitating disease in genetic disorder
Majority of ALS patients are not depressed
Colorful bacteria more dangerous
Flies on speed offer insight into the roles of dopamine in sleep and arousal
Global warming increases oyster sensitivity to pollution
July 11, 2005
Gene for immune deficiency syndromes found
Protein amplification in melanoma is possible drug target
Genomics researchers discover protein deficit that causes drug toxicity
African grey parrot is first bird to comprehend numerical concept akin to zero
Mood Lighting: Penn Researchers Determine Role of Serotonin in Modulating Circadian Rhythm
UIC researchers show how cancer-preventing foods work
NASA Satellites Measure and Monitor Sea Level
Nanotubes inspire new technique for healing broken bones
A new discovery helps us to understand the complex nature of earthquakes
Scientists find evidence of catastrophic sand avalanches, sea level changes in Gulf of Mexico
Discovery of 'doping' mechanism in semiconductor nanocrystals
Retina adapts to seek the unexpected, ignore the commonplace
July 07, 2005
Specific regions of brain implicated in anorexia nervosa, finds Univ. of Pittsburgh study
Ancient diets of Australian birds point to big ecosystem changes
The cost of dengue fever challenges public health and national economies
Space shuttle Columbia's last flight formed clouds over Antarctica
New gene scanning technology marks a major advance in disease research
Household dust is main source of flame retardants in humans
A new particle discovered by BaBar experiment
UCLA scientists reveal how Nipah virus infects cells
Scientists identify novel gene driving the growth and survival of melanoma cells
Salivary bacteria as indicators of oral cancer?
July 06, 2005
University of Oregon chemists discover new way to fix nitrogen
MIT develops 'Anklebot' for stroke patients
Brain function in schizophrenia can improve with support, holds promise for cognitive rehabilitation
Cornell ecologist's study finds that producing ethanol and biodiesel from corn and other crops is not worth the energy
Largest study to date reveals baseline findings for flexible sigmoidoscopy
UK science helps farmers in Africa and India
Urine test may help monitor disfiguring birthmarks
No link found between low androgen levels and low sexual function in women
Vitamin E supplementation shows no overall benefit for major cardiovascular events or cancer
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
July 05, 2005
New model may better predict outcomes for children with autism and autistic spectrum disorders
Neurotransmitters signal aggressive cancer, offer potential for early diagnosis
Using the genomic shortcut to predict bacterial behavior
Agricultural antibiotic use contributes to 'super-bugs' in humans
Suicide bomber sensors would not reduce casualties
TV has negative impact on very young children's learning abilities
Antidepressants may lower risk of recurrent heart attack in depressed heart attack patients
New study finds how cells with damaged DNA alert the immune system
July 01, 2005
Low birth weight linked to psychological distress in adulthood
DNA scans reveal possible location of lung cancer genes
Are aerosols reducing coastal drizzle and increasing cloud cover?
Does manganese inhaled from the shower represent a public health threat
LSU scientists develop new theory about human genome evolution
Oceans turning to acid from rise in CO2
Extra-large 'atoms' allow Penn physicists to solve the riddle of why things melt
US/African project deciphers deadly parasite genome
A giant step toward tiny functional nanowires
Genetic on-off switches pinpointed in human genome
Mountain-building process much faster - and cooler - than previously thought, say Queen's geologists
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