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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines January 2006
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January 31, 2006
Discovery of new gene for rare nerve disease may help doctors understand more common illnesses
Imaging changes treatment for lower back pain
Who's the liar? Brain MRI stands up to polygraph test
Sediment layer may forecast greatest earthquakes
Pollution puts fat rats at heart attack risk
University of Kentucky researcher identifies key to macular degeneration progression
U of M researchers unlock mystery of layer encircling the Earth's core
Web model of influenza-host lifecycles will aid scientists in creating anti-viral drugs
Even a Mile of Forest Makes a Difference in Water Quality
Infant transplant patients resist infections that kill adult AIDS patients
Improved diagnostic technology for Crohn's disease
Baboons in Mourning Seek Comfort Among Friend
Sediment could be a major factor in biggest subduction zone earthquakes
St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix offers special test for children with stroke risk
Study finds nerve damage in previously mysterious chronic pain syndrome
Yale findings hold promise for stopping progression of bipolar disorder
Hope for arthritis stems from within
Bones from blood: scientists aim to break new ground on fractures
Significant Number of Emphysema Patients Would Find Lasting Benefit from Lung Surgery
Ray of hope for vultures facing extinction
Study Finds Anthrax Toxins Also Harmful To Fruit Flies
Marsupial genome reveals insights into mammalian evolution
Mad-cow culprit maintains stem cells
Human trial proves ricin vaccine safe, induces neutralizing antibodies; further tests planned
Birth defects: 8 million annually worldwide
January 30, 2006
Contagious obesity? Identifying the human adenoviruses that may make us fat
Source of crucial immune cell in the skin discovered
Regular use of selective COX-2 inhibitors decreases risk of breast cancer
A real time look at interactions between RNA and proteins
The sweet smell of nano-success
New sonofusion experiment produces results without external neutron source
Fluoride varnish helps prevent tooth decay in very young children
Procedure allows women to freeze eggs to preserve future fertility
From 2-D blueprint, material assembles into novel 3-D nanostructures
Penn study identifies patients most at-risk for secondary strokes
Test identifies best candidates for implanted cardiac defibrillator, screens out those not helped
Stress and emotions can negatively effect heart health
Hi ho silver! FSU physicist helps discover an atomic oddity
Researchers identify major source of muscle repair cells
UNC scientists discover 'gatekeeper' protein in blood clotting
Sequencing our seas
Study links early friendships with high-quality sibling relationships
Underdogs in the understory: Study suggests nature favors rarer trees
Rain gardens soak up urban storm water pollution
January 27, 2006
Weight loss improves bladder control in women with prediabetes
Abortion-Rights and Anti-Abortion Groups Share Some Values
Researchers collaborate to understand phenomena controlling PEM fuel cell performance, durability
Vaccine provides 100 percent protection against avian flu virus in animal study
Canine cancer vaccine program shows early promise
Mountain ranges rise dramatically faster than expected
St. Jude conducts first large-scale bird flu genome study
Mystery of metallic glass is cracked by Johns Hopkins engineers
Fingerprints provide crucial clue to new nanofiber fabrication technique
Study implicates defective synapse generator in onset of Alzheimer's
Astronomers discover distant, icy Earth-like planet
Vaccinate infants of hepatitis B mothers, say experts
New pathway could present an intervention point for cancer treatment
Role of the nervous system in regulating stem cells discovered
Researchers map of genetic variations implicated in disease
DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes serve as sensors in living cells
Study of Tropical Forests Worldwide Reveals that Nature Encourages Diversity
Ethanol can replace gasoline with big energy savings, comparable impact on greenhouse gases
Discoveries may advance stem cell therapy for Parkinson's, cancer patients
Headache, sleep problems connected in children
Asian populations less likely to get relief from chest pain with nitroglycerin
Low cholesterol cues cataract development
January 26, 2006
Research breakthrough pinpoints aim of ion beams fired at cancer tumors
Hurricane Katrina: Who Was Hit? Who Will Return?
Yale study: Not enough metals in earth to meet global demand
Master genetic switch found for chronic pain
Two new lakes found beneath Antarctic ice sheet
Carbon nanotubes that detect disease-causing mutations developed by Pitt researcher
Penn to test new thermal energy procedure to reduce asthmatic symptoms
Hunt for planets outside solar system uncovers a small one
Satellites show Amazon parks, indigenous reserves stop forest clearing
UW scientists unravel critical genetic puzzle for flu virus replication
Warning of risk to breast cancer patients from vaginal oestrogen
It's far, it's small, it's cool: It's an icy exoplanet!
Hypertension data may mask racial disparities among Hispanics
Common bacteria pirate natural mechanism to get inside cells
Diabetes complications rooted in faulty cell repair
Brain Abnormality Found In Alzheimer's Disease Related to Gait Impairment in Older Persons
Bird flu poses threat to international security, Illinois scholar says
Influenza Pandemic Will Pose Tough Choices for Use of Mechanical Ventilation
January 25, 2006
New service to help monitor toxic species in marine waters
Johns Hopkins team discovers statue of Egyptian queen
Polycystic kidney disease
Treatment of Down syndrome in mice restores nerve growth in cerebellum
2005 Was the Warmest Year in a Century
Duck-billed dinosaur crests not linked to sense of smell
Fitness counteracts cognitive decline from hormone-replacement therapy
Awareness under anaesthesia-findings from research by University of Leicester professor
Pair of studies offer new clues to combat antibiotic resistance
New study explores beetle species with two forms of females
Clawed frog helps Fanconi anemia research make leaps
Livermore researchers shed new light on the physical properties of carbon
Alzheimer's drugs offer modest improvements, equal effectiveness
Induced labor has some benefits in cases of premature water break
Studies confirm effectiveness of fentanyl lozenges for 'breakthrough' cancer pain
Older drugs may be good stopgap treatment for malaria in Africa
Heart injury due to carbon monoxide poisoning increases long-term risk of death
Supplemental radiation therapy beneficial for stage I endometrial cancer
Chronic drinking and smoking cause both separate and interactive brain injury
Three neuronal growth factors may be key to understanding alcohol's effects
Age-related memory improvement linked with consumption of apple products
Immune system response to viral DNA is unique
Activation of a protein solidifies fear memory in the brain
Stem cell study seeks to prevent heart failure
January 24, 2006
Newer antibiotic more effective at treating elders' pneumonia
Complications in plastic surgery are unrelated to duration of anesthesia
Common blood thinner increases risk of bone fracture
Mining for gems in the fungal genome
Compounds in licorice root may help fight tooth decay
Infections could contribute to adult brain tumours
Typhoid fever led to the fall of Athens
Chemical warfare agent detection technology used to treat lung disease
Predicting the weather on Titan?
Study shows parental alcoholism creates risk factors for substance abuse in emerging adults
Erectile dysfunction common, linked with severity of heart disease
White blood cell count, inflammation linked to cancer deaths
Study reveals new player in sepsis-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome
New model may help identify patients with pulmonary embolism who are at low risk of death
For some, aspirin doesn't increase risk of recurring hemorrhagic stroke
Viagra®, unlikely tool for vision research, slows the visual response to flickering light
Reactive oxygen species shown essential for development of inner ear's balance machinery
Evolution study tightens human-chimp connection
Genetic study shows humans have pushed orangutans to the brink of extinction
Ethnic differences in response to HIV medicines
Screening blood for West Nile virus
January 23, 2006
First for stem cell researcher
Malaria Parasites Develop in Lymph Nodes
Dartmouth, GlycoFi researchers make leap in protein bioengineering
The closest look ever at the cell's machines
New 'molecular switch' protein protects the heart from major cardiovascular damage
Powerful technique for multiplying adult stem cells may aid therapies
U of MN researchers identify ataxia gene
Researchers isolate causes of cognitive loss following coronary artery bypass surgery
For orthopedic injuries, a robot that follows patients as they move
Magnetic misfits: South seeking bacteria in the Northern Hemisphere
Hazard mitigation can save money
Spacecraft, heal thyself
Metabolic syndrome identified as risk factor for kidney-pancreas transplant patients
The evolution of food plants: Genetic control of grass flower architecture
'Reverse' tanning process could revolutionize leather industry
Low-level heat wrap therapy safely reduces low back pain and improves mobility in the workplace
January 20, 2006
New compound stops brain cell degeneration in Alzheimer's disease
New study questions dark matter in galaxies and clusters of galaxies
Purdue engineers solve chaos mystery in use of high-tech microscope
Increased competition for pollen may lead to plant extinctions
Two new dusty planetary disks may be astrophysical mirrors of our Kuiper Belt
Stopping the clock: Genetics of tumor latency in skin cancer
New theory explains electronic and thermal behavior of nanotubes
Pitt researchers develop less risky treatment for depression, seizures
Toward a quantum computer, one dot at a time
Commonly used antidepressants may also affect human immune system
Working memory retains visual details despite distractions
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Allows Immediate Prediction of Advanced Breast Cancer Patients' Response to Hormonal Treatment
Growing crops to cope with climate change
Heart-Healthy Compound in Chocolate Identified
Martian Snow Source of Tropical Glaciers, Research Team Reports
Wine drinkers have healthier diets than beer drinkers
Work stress leads to heart disease and diabetes
Mobile phone use not linked to increased risk of glioma brain tumours
Mayo Clinic collaboration discovers protein amplifies DNA injury signals
Indigenous Amazonians display core understanding of geometry
Virginia Tech scientists develop process for creating biocompatible fibers
Researchers use dirt to stay one step ahead of antibiotic resistance
Vitamin D signals to prevent bone loss during osteoporosis
Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute resolve 40-year eye movement, visibility controversy
By straddling twin molecules, Sandia physicist obtains unique view of their breakup
January 19, 2006
Gene therapy 'turns off' mutation linked to Parkinson's disease
Neanderthals were as good at hunting as early modern humans
Defusing a time bomb: Heart attack risk-detection technology developed at UH
UW astronomer hits cosmic paydirt with Stardust
Mobile climate monitoring facility to sample skies in Africa
New study examines scope of online breast cancer support groups
Engineers develop smallest device to control light, advance silicon technology
Public support for environmental protection on the decline
Tiny RNA molecules fine-tune the brain's synapses
'Vioxx like' drugs may still be best option for arthritis, write scientists
Researchers find effective, cheap treatment for cystic fibrosis lung disease
Boston College scientists stretch carbon nanotubes
Stanford study of owls finds link in brain between sight and sound
Scientists link another gene to degenerative blindness
Study sets new gold standard for initial antiretroviral treatment of HIV infection
NHLBI media availability: Treatment shows long-term benefits for cystic fibrosis patients
MIT researcher sees big impact of little cracks
Prophylactic surgeries prevent two gynecological cancers in women with Lynch syndrome
How taste response is hard-wired into the brain
New key brain target of fat hormone
January 18, 2006
Genome sequencing is for ecologists, too
Growth hormone, obesity can trigger sleep apnea in some kids
Europe's largest climate change experiment launched
International HIV/AIDS trial finds continuous antiretroviral therapy superior to episodic therapy
Scientists find stronger evidence for link between cat faeces and schizophrenia
New program puts the brakes on depression roundabout
Mountain bikers are cautioned to ride with care-major injuries do happen
Phase Change in Fluids Finally Simulated After Decades of Effort
Vitamin A analog is a potential lung cancer preventative with few side effects
USC scientists link variations in growth-factor gene to risk of prostate cancer
Utah researchers confirm chromosome may harbor autism gene
Mice with defective memory may hold clues to schizophrenia
Potential treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage under study
An alternative therapy against brucellosis
Women's silent health problem: Study finds fecal incontinence is prevalent in US women
New cellular flaw found in some virulent breast cancers
Delaying surgery for hernia repair a safe option
Study links Alzheimer's disease to abnormal cell division
Measurement of urinary protein can help detect recurrent bladder cancer
Aspirin reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, though effects differ between men and women
HPV testing a cost-effective strategy for women with equivocal cervical screening results
Mouse model reveals that oncoprotein induces abnormal preleukemic blood cell progenitors
January 17, 2006
As terrestrial telecoms dial into satellite networks
Image processing for applications in artificial vision
'Bird flu' infections in humans prompt new investigation at Saint Louis University
Mutation that protects against HIV infection may raise risk of West Nile virus illness
Sandia researchers seek ways to make lithium-ion batteries work longer, safer
New cocoa evidence on why plant foods are beneficial to cardiovascular health
Glycoprotein hormone receptors
Norwegian torpedo boat service associated with increased risk of birth defects
Household insecticides associated with increased risk of childhood leukaemia
Impotency drugs may be associated with increased risk of optic nerve damage
Changing thermal conductivity to improve the performance of Silicon Nitride components
Risks of sulfonylurea drugs in the treatment of diabetes mellitus
Absence of critical protein linked to infertility
Emergency angioplasty patients do best at hospitals where it's the 'default' treatment
Vertebroplasty heals fractures but may cause others, Mayo Clinic study finds
Cloned stem cells prove identical to fertilized stem cells
Exercise is linked to later onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
Tool developed to silence genes in specific tissues using RNAi
January 16, 2006
Stardust parachutes to soft landing in Utah with dust samples from comet
Mayo collaboration identifies gene in childhood kidney disease
Curry and cauliflower could halt prostate cancer
OHSU researchers discover protein fragment that helps predict breast cancer outcome
Researchers identify target for therapeutic drugs to fight most common adult brain cancer
Weizmann Institute suggests that immune cells help to maintain cognition and brain cell renewal
Study by Einstein researchers could lead to a novel strategy for treating obesity
Drug cuts sleep apnea in heart failure patients
Protein 'nanosprings' most resilient found in nature
Soy phytoestrogens may block estrogen effects
WT1, male fertility and tumorigenesis
Patients now surviving once-fatal immune disease
Avian influenza virus in mammals spreads beyond the site of infection to other organ systems
Livermore researchers find
Hospital volume doesn't explain racial disparity in cardiovascular procedure deaths
Caffeine limits blood flow to heart muscle during exercise
Thiamin deficiency common in hospitalized heart failure patients
People who restrict calories have 'younger' hearts
Fewer Deaths than 2004, but Earthquakes Still Kill Nearly 90,000 in 2005
Full-day vs. half-day kindergarten
Study identifies molecule essential for proper localization of blood stem cells
Siblings' bad habits brush off
Key heart and Alzheimer's disease protein imaged for first time in native state
Penguins waddle but they don't fall down, UH researchers say
January 13, 2006
Flu not the only germ threat this time of year
Donner cannibalism remains unproven
Gene-specific Ebola therapies protect non-human primates from lethal disease
Caloric restriction appears to prevent primary aging in the heart
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease is devoted to metal ions and neurodegenerative diseases
Crater drilling declared major success
Comet dust brought back to Earth: paving the way for Rosetta
Astronomers weigh 'recycled' millisecond pulsar
Cracking the genetic code for control of gene expression
Cancer patients put at risk by shortage of radiotherapy staff
Molecule does more than slice and dice RNA
Research details how a virus hijacks cell signals to cause infection
Rockefeller researchers discover a biological clock within a clock
Supersized 'island' of resistance genes discovered in an infectious bacterium
Epsilon4 allele carriers show altered brain activity before onset of Alzheimer's symptoms
Fossil galaxy reveals clues to early universe
Long-term memory controlled by molecular pathway at synapses
UC Berkeley astronomers find magnetic Slinky in constellation of Orion
UCSD team unmasks family of immune system invaders
Blockade of fat hormone helps halt and heal multiple sclerosis
Scientists Uncover Mechanism of Response to Targeted Therapy in Kidney Cancer
January 12, 2006
Cosmic battle creates Milky-Way sized tunnel
Engineers create mathematical method to design better robots, structures
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Unveils GridWiseTM Initiative to Test New Electric Grid Technologies
Severe periodontal disease is more frequent among socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals
Climate change drives widespread amphibian extinctions
Protein finding could lead to treatment for inflammatory diseases
Planet finders use much faster instrument to discover distant planet
Memory design breakthrough can lead to faster computers
Deep-rooted plants have much greater impact on climate than experts thought
Why the brain has 'gray matter'
ESA and ANU make space propulsion breakthrough
Hubble panoramic view of Orion Nebula reveals thousands of stars
Advanced genomics and proteomics improve the diagnosis and treatment of a deadly lung disease
Optical wireless and broadband over power lines: High speed, secure Wi-Fi alternative
New insights into neural tube defects
Infection-fighting protein could be key to autoimmune disease, say U-M scientists
Common Enzyme is a Key Player in DNA Repair
The secret life of algae
Study shows inhaled medicine improves survival for lung transplant patients
Study highlights role of hit-and-run collisions in planet formation
Extinctions linked to climate change
Multi-wavelength images help astronomers study star birth, death
The giant protein titin helps build muscles
Stanford/Packard scientist's data-mining technique strikes genetic gold
Researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center uncover clue to explain invasive brain tumors
January 11, 2006
Component in soy products causes reproductive problems in laboratory mice
Region of DNA strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease
Viral 'fitness' explains different resistance patterns to aids drugs
Astronomers report mysterious giant star clusters
Yale study explains complex infection fighting mechanism
Scientists find black hole's 'point of no return'
MIT: Spinning black hole leaves dent in space-time
Report shows deforestation threatens Brazil's Pantanal
Monster black holes grow after galactic mergers
Magnetism flicks switch on 'dark excitons'
El Nino events affect whale breeding
Virtual microscope allows public to search for dust grains in Stardust detectors
ICS most effective for persistent asthma in children
NASA'S Chandra finds black holes stirring up galaxies
Anthroposophic lifestyle reduces risk of allergic disease in children
Astronomers shed surprising light on our galaxy's black hole
Mapping Orion's winds
Medication plus beta-blocker helps prevent shocks from implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Atherothrombosis patients world-wide often have undertreated, undercontrolled risk factors
Morning grogginess more debilitating than sleep deprivation
Insects and mammals share common fat-building pathway, study suggests
Brain plays key role in diabetes therapy
15 Percent Work Under Influence of Alcohol
Education needed to reduce snowmobile injuries in children
Tumor cells that border normal tissue are told to leave
January 10, 2006
Polymer materials suited for use as high temperature insulation
Researchers confirm role of massive flood in climate change
Variation in bitter-taste receptor gene increases risk for alcoholism
Rewriting glacial history in Pacific North America
MBL leads effort to update E. coli genome
New drug lets thyroid cancer patients avoid nasty side effects during treatment
Milky Way galaxy is warped and vibrating like a drum
'Pregnant' protein-coding genes carry RNA 'babies'
Mayo Clinic finds aggressive surgery best option for advanced-stage ovarian cancer patients
Administering stem cells to patients with myocardial infarction leads to a reduction of the infarct
Medications and cough syrups may cause cavities
Massive star cluster found in Milky Way
Trusted head injury prevention technique debunked
Scientists Probe Black Hole's Inner Sanctum
Plant-derived vaccines safeguard against deadly plague
New insight into machinery of immune cells' 'tentacles'
Treating glaucoma early lowers economic burden
A clue from macaques yields evidence for impaired retroviral defense genes in humans
Evolutionary shifts in olfactory sensitivities in fruit flies
Two pathways found that lead to Alzheimer's disease
Learned motor programs directly influence the visual perception of movements
Face perception is modulated by sexual orientation
Memantine appears effective and safe in moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
Glaucoma treatment time and costs increase as disease progresses
January 09, 2006
Scientists, linking gene with serotonin and depression, offer insights to new treatments
Newer football helmet design may reduce incidence of concussions in high school players
AIDS Drug from Sunflowers
Retinol for combating leukemia cells
Caring for cancer carers: Are women's needs different from men's?
Scientists make first step towards 'holy grail' of crystallography
Review Highlights need for improved treatment of depression in elderly stroke patients
New Study Examines How Role Models Influence Ethical Behavior
Losing sleep undoes the rejuvenating effects new learning has on the brain
Tomato juice keeps emphysema from developing in new model; Lycopene cited
Genetic mutation linked to West Nile virus infection
Dogs keep dying: Too many owners remain unaware of toxic dog food
Newly Located Greek Temple to Be Discussed at AIA Annual Meeting
Integral identifies supernova rate for Milky Way
January 06, 2006
Blood flow in brain takes a twist, affecting views of Alzheimer's
Smoking While Pregnant Causes Finger, Toe Deformities
Loss of caspase-8 makes neuroblastoma more aggressive
'Quiet' Mach 6 wind tunnel at Purdue helps shape future aircraft
Research Supports Abstinence as Healthy Goal for Teenagers but Critiques
Can dogs smell cancer?
Stressed-Out Moms Think Their Children are More Difficult
National statistics for 18 major birth defects released
Jefferson Researchers Building a Better Rabies Vaccine
Redating of the latest Neandertals in Europe
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Patterns in Intensive Care Units Changing Nationally
Logging may hinder forest regeneration, increase fire risk
Questions over 'healing effect' of magnet therapy
Viral infection at birth linked to cerebral palsy
How marine reserves are giving coral reefs a helping hand
Study reveals classic symbiotic relationship between ants, bacteria
Tiny Marine Organisms Reflect Ocean Warming
UI researchers discover star orbiting a 'medium-sized' black hole
Nobelist discovers antidepressant protein in mouse brain
Experiments help explain mysterious 'floppy' space molecule
Not So Different After All: Mysterious Eye Cells Adapt To Light
January 05, 2006
Global warming can trigger extreme ocean, climate changes
Antibiotics do not prevent recurrent myocardial infarcts in subjects with periodontitis
New research to help guarantee future of oil supplies
After cardiac arrest, children fare better than adults, landmark study shows
3,317 and counting (the number of marine species in the Gulf of Maine)
Intraperitoneal chemotherapy administration prolongs survival for women with advanced ovarian cancer
Tiny crystals promise big benefits for solar technologies
New technology developed at Barrow Neurological Institute enhances MRI capabilities
GlaxoSmithKline's rotavirus vaccine candidate shown effective
Treating gum disease may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Genetics plays a role in the side effects experienced by people taking painkillers
SUVs no safer than passenger cars for children, new study finds
Structure of viral harpoon protein reveals how viruses enter cells
Biomarker for age-related macular degeneration found
Recycling of Aeronautics Components
Gold nanoparticles, radiation combo may slow Alzheimer's
Scientists identify molecular structure of key viral protein
New vaccine could prevent condition that causes 500,000 infant deaths a year worldwide
Chemical signaling helps regulate sensory map formation in the brain
Abdominal chemo boosts survival in ovarian cancer patients
Faults in newly discovered breast stem cells may lead to tumours
Cancer researchers describe gene that halts spread of aggressive childhood cancer
Underutilized treatment for advanced ovarian cancer found to significantly improve survival
UCSD team creates model for genetic brain syndrome
January 04, 2006
History of human cannibalism eats away at researchers
Study Sheds New Light on Causes of Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Stardust nears end of epic journey; researchers await its treasure
Mayo Clinic reports new option for patients with metastatic melanoma
Link between esophageal cancer and soft drinks debunked by researchers at Yale
Little known DNA repair enzyme may be a tumor suppressor gene
Psychotropic drug prescriptions for teens surge 250 percent over 7 year period
One day radiation may become an option for breast cancer patients
New 'self-exploding' microcapsules could take sting out of drug delivery
Hebrew University scientists develop prototype drug to prevent osteoporosis
DNA that controls the malaria parasite's disguise mechanism
Nurse delivers first baby from commercial frozen donor egg bank
Largest study of in-hospital cardiac arrest suggests how to improve outcomes for children and adults
Statins have neutral effect on risk of cancer
Use of amino acid supplement following a heart attack provides no benefit, may be harmful
Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet not associated with weight gain in postmenopausal women
NHLBI media availability: Low-fat dietary pattern and weight change
Alcohol-deterrent drugs help patients achieve high rates of long-term abstinence
Cholesterol-lowering drugs not associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk
Optimal adjuvant radiation therapy associated with improved survival, meta-analysis shows
New Treatment Promising For Ulcerative Colitis Sufferers
January 03, 2006
New weapon in battle against osteoporosis
HIV vaccine takes different tack to boosting immune response
Perinatal complications linked to eating disorders
Reduced brain volume may predict dementia in healthy elderly people
Imaging study links key genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease to myelin breakdown
New UCSF study finds that obesity is a risk factor for kidney failure
Research tracks whales by listening to sounds
An elephant tail
Walking three times weekly slows decline from peripheral artery disease
Underwater listening devices yield discoveries about endangered large whales
Radiotherapy advance points way to noninvasive brain cancer treatment
Cystic fibrosis clinical study patients show less lung function decline
Lung cancer screening encouraged for smokers with a strong family history of the disease
Penn study reveals prevalence of night eating syndrome among people with psychiatric conditions
Suicide risk does not increase when adults start using antidepressants, study finds
Art therapy can reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients
Initial results help clinicians identify patients with treatment-resistant depression
Study fishes out new role for prostaglandins
p53, tumor suppression and aging
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