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August 30, 2006

Mayo clinic finds aspirin, other NSAIDs, may prevent or delay enlarged prostate

Stress significantly hastens progression of Alzheimer's disease

Ancient raptors likely feasted on early man, study suggests



Island Ferries Take on Role of Research Vessels Collecting Data about Nantucket Sound

Malpractice concerns may deter Florida medical students from entering obstetrics and gynecology

More than just pretty faces for this brain region, says Stanford researcher

New device may improve vision and mobility for people with tunnel vision

Chronic Alcohol Exposure Can Affect Brain Protein Expression

SMART-1 'star tracker' peeks at the approaching lunar surface

Doctors know best when it comes to treating chronic coronary artery disease

Low birth weight babies with reduced occipital regional volumes at higher risk for visual impairment

NASA satellites can see how climate change affects forests

Chimpanzees Can Transmit Cultural Behavior to Multiple "Generations"

Variation in 3 genes influences risk of age-related macular degeneration

Consumer hygiene fears keep food industry on its toes

Tiny shock absorbers help bacteria stick around inside the body

Cassiopeia A - The colorful aftermath of a violent stellar death

Analysis of Spanish flu cases in 1918-1920 suggests transfusions might help in bird flu pandemic

Type A personality is not linked to heart disease in large study

Levels of serious mental illness in Katrina survivors doubled compared to earlier survey


August 29, 2006

March of Dimes: Drug to prevent preterm birth needs prompt FDA approval

Multiple sclerosis damage found in 'normal' brain tissue

Preoperative brain mapping alters tumor surgery

Increase in severe poverty in the US has serious implications for public health

Previously approved drugs may be helpful in fatal pediatric disorder

Sunscreens can damage skin, researchers find

'Nanocantilevers' yield surprises critical for designing new detectors

First quantum cryptographic data network demonstrated

A Novel Mechanism of Manganese-Induced Neurological Dysfunction Discovered

Pest control research leads to pain control discovery

Study links lead exposure to brain cancer in adults

Modified home video game shows promise for stroke rehabilitation

Katrina survey shows many suffered extreme adversity and show signs of post-traumatic stress

Mind over matter

Rare high-altitude clouds found on Mars

Quick diagnosis of flu strains possible with new microchip test

Hopkins develops online tool to aid research on certain 'orphan diseases'

Flying on Hydrogen: Georgia Tech Researchers Use Fuel Cells to Power Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Brisbane teens receive first cancer vaccine shots

New anthrax inhibitor could combat antibiotic-resistant strains

Researchers sequence the basal eukaryote Tetrahymena thermophila

Jefferson scientists explain cancer cell metabolism changes

Surf's up - and one coastal microbe has adapted


August 28, 2006

Obesity leads to more aggressive ovarian cancer, Cedars-Sinai research shows

NASA Looks Back at Hurricane Katrina One Year Later

First human study confirms that immune cells can be a primary cause of bone loss in gum disease

Study finds how organs monitor themselves during early development

Synthetic molecule causes cancer cells to self-destruct

Everything in its place: Researchers identify brain cells used to categorize images

Alcoholism-treatment medication acamprosate may help abstinent alcoholics sleep better

First-of-its-kind Italian school study finds high levels of prenatal alcohol exposure

Long-term abstinence may resolve many of the neurocognitive deficits associated with alcoholism

Gene-on-gene interactions may influence risk for developing alcoholism

Researchers discover gut tissue to be a major reservoir harboring HIV

Mitochondrial DNA sequencing tool updated

NIH unprecedented genetic study may help identify people most at risk for alcoholism

Remote island provides clues on population growth, environmental degradation

Weather Forecast Accuracy Gets Boost with New Computer Model

Cardiff's bees calculation sets industry buzzing

Iowa State researchers explore turning fuel ethanol into beverage alcohol

M. D. Anderson teaches the art of aromatherapy to soothe and heal

Low altitude flying with coarse maps - determining the time of SMART-1 impact

Suspicion lingers over bisphenol A and breast cancer


August 25, 2006

Microscopic passengers to hitch ride on space shuttle

Toxic molecule may cause most common type of muscular dystrophy

How modern were European Neanderthals?

HIV drug could be used to prevent cervical cancer, say University of Manchester researchers

Study shows aggressive students often lack psychological evaluations and effective treatment

Smart-1: Smackdown in the Lake of Excellence

Waterborne infectious diseases could soon be consigned to history, says expert

Mountain climate change trends could predict water resources

Gene variants reveal susceptibility to cardiovascular disease

Adult stem cells are touchy-feely, need environmental clues

Study provides first-ever look at combined causes of North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean freshening

Why are so many people dying on Everest?

Mental health units should not be exempt from smoking ban

Researchers identify antibiotic protein that defends the intestine against microbial invaders

Insect predation sheds light on food web recovery after the dinosaur extinction

Nanowire arrays can detect signals along individual neurons

MIT provides first evidence for learning mechanism

A wandering eye

Study rules out ancient 'bursts' of methane from seafloor deposits

African parasite makes component of fat differently from all other organisms

Brain enzyme treatment relieves memory lapse in Alzheimer's mice

With few factors, adult cells take on character of embryonic stem cells

An irregular heartbeat makes exercise deadly

Wound infections cheaper than we thought

Oxygen deprived brains repaired and saved


August 24, 2006

Brave new world in life sciences

Tiny ion pump sets new standard in cooling hot computer chips

Scientists Uncover Critical Step in DNA Mutation

Canada high in ulcerative colitis and Crohn's cases: Is Canada too clean?

Manatee Traveler in Northeastern Waters not Chessie

PSA predicts treatment success in advanced prostate cancer

Tight-knit family: Even microbes favor their own kin

Study: Rain forest insects eat no more tree species than temperate counterparts

Cortical plasticity: it's time to get excited about inhibition

Max Planck researchers channel microcapsules into tumour cells and release their contents using a laser impulse

Experts add to growing warnings about asthma drug

Viruses can jump between primates and humans, researchers warn

Major new osteoporosis study to recruit people in Orkney

Largest review of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome to date

Sulfur signature changes thoughts on atmospheric oxygen

Researchers identify the cells and receptor for sensing sour taste

Dads want flexibility, not shorter working hours

Two strokes and you're out?

Queen's expert challenges "corporatization" of breast cancer research

Sturgeon's general warning: Stable for now, but beware


August 23, 2006

Adolescent condom use with 'casual' versus 'main' partners

Ever-happy mice may hold key to new treatment of depression

Blood clots can be treated by injections at home

Hispanic and young children with kidney disease likely to be short

Study drug holds promise as alternative to castration for early prostate cancers

Scientists stop autoimmune disease without shutting off immune system

Imaging technique may prevent injury during ablation for atrial fibrillation

Rehydrate - your RNA needs it

Cigarette smoke blocks cell repair mechanism, University of Florida study shows

Cornell researchers test carbon fiber to make tiny, cheap video displays

MIT: Regional storage facilities could handle nuclear waste

Exposure to PCBs May Reduce the Effectiveness of Vaccines in Children

Engineers create gecko-inspired, high-friction micro-fibers

Protein clue to tailor-made antibiotics

Shame prevented soldiers from expressing war traumas

UC Davis researchers move biotechnology closer to replacing electronic pacemakers

Researchers develop flood-tolerant California rice

Scientists learn more about how roughage keeps you 'regular'

Report issued on outbreak of serious eye infection linked with use of certain contact lens solution

Less expensive anti-clotting medication appears as safe and effective as more expensive treatment

Metabolic disorder not well-suited for inclusion in newborn screening programs

Valve disease study suggests new public health concern, say Mayo Clinic researchers

Anxiety before surgery complicates recovery in children

Researcher hits bulls-eye for antibiotic target

BGSU biologist trying to crack microscopic code

Treating chest pain in the average woman tops $1 million over lifetime


August 22, 2006

Just breathe: Ozone forecaster unveiled at University of Houston, available via Web

Montreal researchers make a major strategic breakthrough in controling the AIDS virus

Researchers find nicotine withdrawal begins quickly

Protein found to protect breast cancer tumors from chemotherapy

Insulin resistance in early teens may predict diabetes, heart disease for adults

Frozen Natural Gas Discovered at Unexpectedly Shallow Depths Below Seafloor

Scripps research team reverses Friedreich's ataxia defect in cell culture

Study identifies molecular process underlying leukemia

NASA finds direct proof of dark matter

UCI scientists first to predict air quality impact of small-scale power sources

New Methods for Screening Nanoparticles

Study aims to identify schizophrenics at risk for type 2 diabetes

University of Pennsylvania Researchers Identify Gatekeeper Involved in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Burning wetlands unleash sequestered mercury in wake of climate change

Alcohol increases sleep intensity in young women

LIAI scientists identify immune system trigger for fighting Lyme disease

'Mint' pain killer takes leaf out of ancient medical texts

Renewed volcanic activity at the Phlegrean Fields tracked by Envisat

Major genetic risk factor found for prostate cancer

Imaging technique helps predict breast cancer spread before surgery

Combined liver-kidney transplant beneficial for patients with dual organ disease

Facial resurfacing treats precancerous skin lesions, may help prevent skin cancer

Acne medication associated with abnormal blood test results

Venous thrombosis after travel

Neurological effects of childhood sleep apnea

Researchers discover genetics markers to help predict risk for preterm birth

On the track of tiny larvae, a new model elucidates connections in marine ecology

Use of stone hammers sheds light on geographic patterns of chimpanzee tool use

Cooling analgesia harnessed to relieve chronic pain

Bumble bees can estimate time intervals

Daytime light exposure dynamically enhances brain responses


August 21, 2006

Survivors of childhood polio do well decades later as they age

A new tool against brain disease

How HIV 'exhausts' killer T cells

'Signature' of chromosome instability predicts cancer outcomes

Molecular switch may turn off immune cells that target HIV

Ocean Noise Has Increased Considerably Since 1960s, According to New Scripps Analysis

Loss of just one species makes big difference in freshwater ecosystem, study finds

New Treatment - First in Years - Demonstrated For Dangerous Staph Infections

Bird flu study highlights need to vaccinate flocks effectively

Cancer survivors at risk for suicidal thoughts, attempts

Research Paper Illuminates How Light Pushes Atoms

Genetic clues to cardiomyopathy's origins revealed in mice

Astronomers see faintest stars in a globular cluster

Why piglets shudder to keep warm

NIST's new advanced imaging facility peers inside hydrogen fuel cells

New Web database improves access to ionic liquid data

Structure of key enzyme in plague bacterium found

Study will explore genetics of congenital limb and heart malformations

Botox Injections May Improve Facial-Wound Healing, Minimize Scars

Cause of Ischemic Stroke Analyzed for the First Time by UCLA Researchers

Radical 'Ballistic Computing' Chip Bounces Electrons Around Like Billiards

Spinal cord bridge bypasses injury to restore mobility

3-D forms link antibiotic resistance and brain disease

Research Reveals Inner Workings of Immune System "Thermostat"

Hubble images some of galaxy's dimmest stars

Mystery of Quintuplet stars in Milky Way solved

Study provides insight into how the brain loses plasticity of youth

Hubble sees faintest stars in a globular cluster

Molecules spontaneously form honeycomb network featuring pores of unprecedented size

Scientists find 'pinwheels' in Quintuplet cluster

Core needle biopsy gives an accurate picture of gene expression in whole tumor

Have you ever seen an elephant...run?

NIST scientists use electron beam to unravel the secrets of an 'atomic switch'


August 17, 2006

Researchers discover how acid reflux leads to esophageal cancer

UA Physicist Discovers Exotic Superconductivity

MRI scans in premature infants can predict future developmental delays

Ammonia-loving archaea win landslide majority

Healing potential discovered in everyday human brain cells

Study shows long-term health effects from West Nile illnesses

Idursulfase is effective treatment for Hunter syndrome, clinical trial concludes

FSU biologists uncover mechanisms that shape cells for better or worse

Breaks in hibernation help fight bugs

100 percent plus increase in illegal blood alcohol levels in emergency care patients over five years

Completed genome set to transform the cow

Researchers seek to solve mystery of natural HIV control

Brain gene shows dramatic difference from chimp to human

Newly discovered gene may hold clues to evolution of human brain capacity

Far away galaxy under the microscope

Study finds MRSA most common cause of skin infections in patients presenting in nation's ER's

Researchers Identify Human DNA on the Fast Track

Mapping the neural landscape of hunger

Brain's cannabinoid system 'mellows' seizures

Study Shows How Secondhand Smoke Injures Babies' Lungs

New light microscope may help unlock some of cells' secrets

Study shows combination of sight and sound helps adults learn basic visual tasks more rapidly


August 16, 2006

The IAU draft definition of 'planet' and 'plutons'

Study provides evidence that autism affects functioning of entire brain

Mathematician uses topology to study abstract spaces, solve problems

Sandia's rapidly deployable chemical detection system tested at McAfee Stadium

Atoms looser than expected

Climate change was major factor in erosion of Alps 6 million years ago

More carbon dioxide may help some trees weather ice storms

Mathematicians maximize knowledge of minimal surfaces

U of M professor explores spooning, snoring and sheet stealing

Establishing a connection between global warming and hurricane intensity

Study finds gene related to brain development and function plays causal role in schizophrenia

Boosting key protein in brain could improve seizure treatment, Stanford study finds

Polio outbreak from oral vaccine identified - and controlled - in China

Common anti-depressants similarly safe and effective for treating postpartum depression

Link between autism and abnormal blood-vessel function and oxidative stress

Bison hunters more advanced than thought: archaeologist

Decrease in progression of prostate cancer

Study links asthma to increased risk for sleep apnea in young women

New findings offer more complete view of breast cancer gene mutations in US population

Unusual data shed new light on brain and inhibiting behavior

Low-risk prostate cancer patients face overtreatment

PSA test has higher accuracy for patients taking finasteride

Adverse effects of chemotherapy may be under-reported

Hearing loss and high-speed dental tools


August 15, 2006

Cancer stem cells spur glioma Angiogenesis, could hold key to brain tumor therapy

Fatty spheres loaded with siRNA shrink ovarian cancer tumors in preclinical trial

Penn researchers find many commercial drivers have impaired performance due to lack of sleep

'Hidden' Milky Way deuterium found

Kids with OCD bullied more than others, study shows

Research pinpoints West Nile virus antibody binding site

Surprising telescope observations shake up galactic formation theories

Bacteria can help predict ocean change

Rush Researchers Explore Use of Nanotechnology as Diagnostic and Screening Tool for Women's Health

Weight loss found to reduce cellulite in some overweight women

Combating anthrax: Results of study published this month as researchers look for a better vaccine

Two-thirds of pregnant women with depression aren't getting treatment for it

US satellite protection scheme could affect global communications

Spineless tales provide strong backbone to human brain research

Discovery of metabolic pathway for parasite could lead to new controls for diseases

Rapamycin shown to inhibit angiogenesis

Is coronary revascularization the best treatment option for heart failure?

Low testosterone levels associated with increased risk of death in men

New medication appears effective in helping smokers kick the habit

High-fat, copper-rich diets associated with increased rates of cognitive decline in older adults

Medication may promote opening of arteries following stroke

Computer automated e-counseling improves weight loss

Study finds cardiac toxicity rates high with herceptin use

Alternative kidney test reveals hidden health risks

More fires, droughts and floods predicted


August 14, 2006

Being obese and a couch potato may have a biological basis in the brain

University of Washington researchers discover novel genomic disorders

Ancient war paint in fight against breast cancer

A new window into the deformation of nanoscale materials

'Sticky' mice lead to discovery of new cause of neurodegenerative disease

Life and death in the hippocampus: what young neurons need to survive

Research shows no direct association between anxiety symptoms and adverse pregnancy outcomes

T cells activated to fight HIV basis for dendritic cell therapeutic vaccine

HIV infection requires an accomplice: B cells with special protein direct HIV to T cells

Ancient Arctic water cycles are red flags to future global warming

New biomarkers could help doctors spot Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases

Remote control for human growth hormone gene expression

Nurses should play larger role in helping smokers quit

MSU professor creates one of nation's largest databases for wind energy research

Specimen radiography confirms success of MRI-guided breast biopsy

Scientists discover age-regulated cellular activities that protect against protein aggregation

Americans less likely to accept evolution than Europeans

New method shows that neocortical nerve cells are not renewed

Childhood obesity caused by 'toxic environment' of Western diets, study says

Wear and tear of stress: the psychoneurobiology of aging

Exercise helps sustain mental activity as we age, may prevent dementia-like illnesses

Study Finds Parental Time to be Key in Fight Against Childhood Obesity

Parental cigarette use is 'double whammy' for children


August 11, 2006

New Treatment Model for Bipolar Disorder Shows Promise

Mayo Clinic: New recommendations for use of bisphosphonates in treatment of multiple myeloma

Overall Antarctic snowfall hasn't changed in 50 years

Greenland's ice loss accelerating rapidly, gravity-measuring satellites reveal

Breast cancer survivors change lifestyle after diagnosis

Forest fires a huge cost to health

UCLA chemists' study of protein may provide insights into heart disease and cancer

Arthritis Drug Helps Debilitating Inflammatory Disease

When pregnancies fail early, many woman choose office procedure rather than

Study reveals how cells destroy faulty proteins in cystic fibrosis

Expression of 'Blimp1' gene leads to the discovery of cells responsible for skin's sebaceous gland

With few factors, adult cells take on character of embryonic stem cells

Light guides flight of migratory birds

Emory scientists develop new map of genetic variation in human genome

Drug addiction treatment sees drop in success rate

Computational analysis shows that plant hormones often go it alone

New light microscope sharpens scientists' focus

University of Pennsylvania computer scientists put social network theory to the test

New research points toward mechanism of age-onset toxicity of Alzheimer's protein

Mussels evolve quickly to defend against invasive crabs

Study shows snowfall hasn't increased over Antarctica in last 50 years

Contagious canine cancer

Protein plays broader role than originally thought in neurofibromatosis

Religious beliefs can protect psychological well-being during stressful experiences

Personality predictors of intelligence change from younger to older adulthood

ACRUS broadens contraceptive spray strategy

Multiple Sclerosis in genetically susceptible twins is augmented by the northern environment

New hope for Hepatitis C research

Herceptin effective in breast cancer cells with low HER-2 levels

'Dead Zone' causing wave of death off Oregon coast


August 10, 2006

New research examines genetics of successful aging

Arctic Coring Expedition Continues to Yield New Clues About Climate Change

Antioxidants may protect against tick-borne illness

Chronically high blood sugar linked to risk of cognitive impairment

Defense peptide found in primates may block some human HIV transmissions

Carnegie Mellon develops new mobile robot that balances, moves on ball instead of wheels or legs

New mammal discovery made by Case paleontologist

Invasive species alter habitat to their benefit

Study breaks ice on ancient Arctic thaw

Violence at work significantly boosts clinical depression risk

Transcendental Meditation reduces the brain's reaction to pain

Popular statin reduces recurrent stroke risk

First-ever genomic test predicts which lung cancer patients need chemotherapy to live

New flood-tolerant rice offers relief for world's poorest farmers

Landscapes and human behavior

True colors are in the brain of the beholder

Purdue research helps advance new rocket technology

Agriculture and tropical conservation: rethinking old ideas

A nursery for hurricanes

Scientists learn how the brain 'boots up' to process information from the senses

Researchers Find Controls to Gold Nanocatalysis

Botulinum toxin helps facial scars heal better, Mayo Clinic finds

Sandia experimental package of piezoelectric films to be part of NASA space station experiment

Proba-3: ESA's first step towards formation flying

Kids need more time than adults give them, study finds

Chandra independently determines Hubble constant

Smoking out the links between nutrition and oral cancer

Finding paves way for better treatment of autoimmune disease


August 08, 2006

Waist-hip ratio should replace body mass index as indicator of mortality risk in older people

Moving wildlife detrimental to oral rabies vaccination project

Imaging study may help point toward more effective smoking cessation treatments

Nicotine Found to Protect Against Parkinson's-Like Brain Damage

Appropriateness criteria issued for cardiac computed tomography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

Meals high in saturated fat impair 'good' cholesterol's ability to protect against clogged arteries

New study supports major change in diet treatment for diabetes

IU informatics researchers throttle notion of search engine dominance

Ancient bison teeth provide window on past Great Plains climate, vegetation

Exercise important in reducing size of abdominal fat cells

Prenatal health strongly influences future economic success

Researcher studies sleep deprivation's effect on decisions

University of Pennsylvania Researcher Reports JitterBugs Could Turn Your Keyboard Against You, Steal Data

Ultrasound affects embryonic mouse brain development

Alzheimer's medication shows promise in treating nerve agent and pesticide poisoning

Mayo Clinic links allergies to Parkinson's disease

Deep-sea sediments could safely store man-made carbon dioxide

Uranium 'pearls' before slime

Researchers devise new tools to help pinpoint treatments for heart failure

Children and teens taking antidepressants might be more likely to attempt, complete suicide

Study suggests anesthetic agent may have rapid antidepressant effects

Study demonstrates successful HIV-prevention program for Latino youth

Researchers find 'secret weapon' used by SARS virus

Rewiring the mammalian brain - neurons make fickle friends

Hunt for DNA amplified in cancers uncovers important target gene


August 07, 2006

Study shows escalators as source of injury to children

Early exposure to synthetic estrogen puts 'DES Daughters' at higher risk for breast cancer

Metal homeostasis research in plants will lead to nutrient-rich food and higher yielding crops

Young teens see pregnancy as a way to enhance relationships

Alleviating the burden of Multiple Sclerosis

Scientific issues associated with carbon-neutral energy sources such as cellulosic ethanol

Neural stem cells derived from human embryonic stem cells carry abnormal gene expression

Penn researchers determine structure of smallpox virus protein bound to DNA

Current technology for brain cooling unlikely to help trauma patients

Meth Promotes Spread of Virus in HIV-Infected Users

High blood pressure induces low fat metabolism in heart muscle

Washington University researchers find almost half of kids with ADHD are not being treated

Reversing malnutrition a spoonful at a time

Oral bisphosphonate risk slight, but dental patients should be aware, ADA says

Researchers appeal for new regulations to save coral reefs from live fish trade

Human embryonic stem cells display a unique pattern of chemical modification to DNA

Transgenic goat's milk offers hope for tackling children's intestinal disease

Researchers identify gene as protector of DNA, enemy of tumors

Washington Getting a Summertime Air Quality Exam

Links between DNA damage and breast cancer studied

NJIT researchers seed, heat and grow carbon nanotubes in long tubing

NASA Assists Search for Woodpecker Thought to be Extinct

New X-ray microbeam answers 20-year-old metals question

Miscarriage significantly associated with increasing paternal age

Technique used commonly in physics finds application in neuroscience

MSU biofuels research fills need for new sources


August 02, 2006

Key event in cell death occurs as single, quick event

Discovery in 'Bubble Boy' disease gene therapy

At an underwater volcano, evidence of man's environmental impact

Underwater robots work together without human input

New report says human tampering threatens planet's life-sustaining surface

Evidence of rapid evolution is found at the tips of chromosomes

Dengue Virus Reveals Its Circular Secret

Important Genetic Research Involving Pseudogenes at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Reinforces Theory of Evolution

Chemical warfare ravages mental health of Iranian civilians

Radiocarbon testing challenges understanding of ancient Hawaiian architecture, social complexity

Osteoarthritis Initiative Releases First Data

Forecast: Showers and thunderstorms

Flavanol-rich cocoa improves blood vessel function in aging baby boomer study participants

A new study drives home the importance of tooth brushing and flossing

Mice learn tasks that may help treat human psychiatric disorders

Domestic Violence During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Early Childhood Mortality

Association between famine and schizophrenia may yield clues about inherited diseases and conditions

Lung disease study hope for premature babies

Study provides new insights into brain organisation

Higher Blood Pressure Associated with Decline in Walking Ability in Older Persons According to Study by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center

Chemicals in curry and onions may help prevent colon cancer

No cell walls, no new cancer cells

Stress imaging tests predict prognosis of heart disease in obese persons

Call for data on reuse of surgical instruments to allay fears over vCJD transmission

Apes - not monkeys - ace IQ tests

What determines body size?

Screening method can play role in disclosure of intimate partner violence

Elevated rates of mental health problems among survivors of tsunami

Deployment to Iraq war associated with increased risk for adverse neuropsychological effects


August 01, 2006

Innovative method for creating a human cytomegalovirus vaccine outlined

UCLA study shows altering fatty acid levels in diet may reduce prostate cancer growth rate

Placebo study frames depression treatment puzzle

Species unique to tidal marshes face threats

Mayo Clinic researchers enhance safety and effectiveness of therapeutic virus that fights cancer

TB relapse due to low weight gain after initial treatment

World Trade Center dust cuts lung function capability in rescue workers

Debate continues on post-wildfire logging, forest regeneration

Researchers develop blood test to detect lung cancer

Iowa State researcher studies gene families to explore diversity and evolution

Scripps research scientists test anti-obesity vaccine

Different genes may cause autism in boys and girls

Tetracycline plus teeth equal gray smile

Radioactive crystals help identify and date ore deposits

A simple survey yields a cosmic conundrum

Study shows hope for ridding lakes of clawed invader

Gene discovery may shed light on kidney disease

U of MN uses robotic surgery techniques in cardiac cell therapy research

Variation in CHEK2 gene may triple breast cancer risk

Traditional Chinese medicine for diabetes has scientific backing

MicroRNA processing and cancer

Genome circularization and RNA virus replication

Shorter tuberculosis therapies could lead to substantial reductions in cases and deaths

Super blackcurrants with boosted vitamin C

Mortality rate is twice as high in patients with pneumonia caused by highly resistant bacteria

Small-scale logging leads to clear-cutting in Brazilian Amazon

 
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