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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines June 2006
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June 30, 2006
What do Racquel Welch and quantum physics have in common?
Biomarker reduces length of antibiotic treatment
UT Southwestern-led study finds doctors' judgment as important as guideline for Cesarean sections
What leads to obesity in rural communities?
FSU Etruscan expert announces historic discovery at ancient site
G-Zero update
With cochlear implants, earlier use leads to better speech
Planning for stewardship an important part of successful ecological restoration
NASA Study Finds Clock Ticking Slower On Ozone Hole Recovery
Scientists Uncover Rules for Gene Amplification
Study recommends new tool to assess blunt abdominal trauma
The ones that get away
New fruit fly protein illuminates circadian response to light
Mayo researchers discover immune system blocker at work in kidney cancer
Study Shows Lack of National Consensus on Teaching K-12 Students about Human-Environmental Impacts
Rutgers/EOHSI Builds Model to Assess World Trade Center Fallout
Studies show that rockfish thrive with offshore platforms as their home base
Novel connection found between biological clock and cancer
Researchers find molecular 'brake' to cell death
Mouse model aids discovery of novel melanoma metastasis gene
Catastrophic 'lake burst' chills climate
People who smoke light cigarettes less likely to quit
Study shows prostate cancer vaccine linked to longer survival
New process makes diesel fuel and industrial chemicals from simple sugar
Food-crop yields in future greenhouse-gas conditions lower than expected
New scoring system predicts gastric bypass surgery risk
Drivers on cell phones are as bad as drunks
Water fluoridation still a cost-effective preventive measure
Researchers present Phase 2 clinical results for Acologix AC-100
June 29, 2006
UCLA Engineering Announces Breakthrough in Silicon Photonics Devices
Hopkins researchers develop new quick tool to sort out insect bites in children
Afghanistan to protect wildlife and wild lands
First human trial of antibacterial contact lens
Research reinforces findings that Chinese exercises benefit older adults
Chocolate, wine, spicy foods may be OK for heartburn, Stanford study finds
Ultrasound may help regrow teeth
Researchers Create New Organic Gel Nanomaterials
Carnegie Mellon researchers discover new cell properties
Violence from male partners associated with serious health threats to pregnant women and newborns
Finding of a new molecular marker of resistance to chemotherapy in breast cancer
REM sleep behaviour disorder is an early marker of neurodegenerative diseases
A candidate gene for familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis identified
Perth researchers to trial bird flu vaccine
Avoiding house dust mites and changing diet proves ineffective
Study reveals high rate of diabetes in rural India
Brittle prions are more infectious
Cancer-causing protein may heal damaged spinal cord and brain cells
New clues for treatment of liver cancer
Speeding discovery of the 'human cancer genome'
New research may reduce global need for nitrogen fertilizers
Increased flow of groundwater after earthquakes suggests oil extraction applications
Progress being made in exploring potential use of stem cells to treat heart disease
Dental stem cells have been characterized for tooth tissue engineering
Cranberries contain possible anti-caries/anti-plaque agents
Studies evaluating health effects of dental amalgam fillings in children confirm safety
June 28, 2006
A probable cause for Parkinson's?
Eighty below and loving it: Montana State University scientists to get new cold lab
Mayo Clinic pioneers new method of jaw reconstruction for oral cancer patients
A Car's Middle Back Seat May Be Least Desirable, but It's the Safest
Blood pressure variability increases risk for stroke death
Smoking and Obesity May Increase the Risk of Erectile Dysfunction
Better beetle sought for salt cedar control
New research reveals unexpected post-mating gene expression in model lab insect
Preventive treatment reduces risk of malaria in infants
Noise measurement may boost cell phone performance
Movies show nanotubes bend like sluggish guitar strings
Improved rating for residential fuel cells
U of M study examines kidney stone prevention in astronauts
Soft materials buckle up for measurement
Rooftop PV data for better energy prediction models
Landfills, chemical weapon debris possibly a good match, computer model suggests
Radioactive scorpion venom for fighting cancer
NYU scientists begin second phase of project to better understand disease
Symbiotic fungus does not depend on fungus-farming ants for reproduction, researchers say
Microscopic scaffolding offers a 'simple' solution to treating skin injuries
DOE JGI releases IMG 1.5 with curated archaeal genomes
New understanding of blades to lead to better cutting of super-hard high tech materials
Curtain May be Closing on Scientific Water Controversy
Fruit flies aboard space shuttle subjects of UCF, UC Davis study on immunity and space
Tumour development actors ERK1 and ERK2 found to play opposite roles
Study documents outbreak of fungal eye infections among contact lens wearers in Singapore
Increased nighttime blood pressure may be linked to higher risk for congestive heart failure
Cognitive behavioral therapy appears more effective than sleep medication for treating insomnia
Protein tied to usher syndrome may be hearing's 'Missing Link'
June 27, 2006
Obesity in prostate cancer patients predicts cancer recurrence and progression
Memory loss affects more of the brain than previously thought
New tool tracks brain development in babies
New cardiac MRI pinpoints closed arteries without surgery
Securing America's power grid
Underwater Microscope Finds Biological Treasures in the Subtropical Ocean
New UF tool measures heart implant patients' anxiety
How to build a better brain
Scientists accurately simulate appearance of sun's corona during eclipse
Finding a cellular Neverland: How stem cells stay childlike
Carnegie Mellon, USDA report that Fe-TAML® catalysts degrade estrogenic compounds
Delft water-purification method promises radical improvement
Tracking Earth's wobbles down to the size of a cell phone
New HIV study identifies high-risk subgroups of adolescents
GEO600 starts continuous search for Gravitational Waves
Mushrooms as good an antioxidant source as more colorful veggies
Edinburgh researchers to probe memory loss in people with diabetics
Chest X-ray exposure may increase likelihood of breast cancer
Severe hot flashes associated with chronic insomnia
U of M research links coffee to lower diabetes risk
Stanford researcher links hot flashes to insomnia
Pesticides exposure associated with Parkinson's disease
Bacteria, beware: New finding about E coli could block infections, lead to better treatments
Alzheimer's pathology related to episodic memory in those without dementia
Race may be risk factor for insulin resistance
Deakin University has developed a prototype tasty snack food with special health benefits
June 26, 2006
Study reveals how ADHD drugs work in brain
Key to early diagnosis of autism may be in the placenta
Women surviving cardiovascular disease treatment in hospitals at higher rates: Healthgrades study
Dana Farber and 454 life sciences announce breakthrough in DNA sequencing for cancer research
Meconium: Baby's first stool may provide clues to fetal alcohol exposure
Personality and parents' alcoholism interact to influence a person's risk of becoming an alcoholic
New research addresses taboos around the impact of rheumatoid arthritis on patients' sex lives
New study adds weight to argument for steroid injections in patients with hip osteoarthritis
Estrogen plays different role during stress in black and white teens
Iowa State plant scientists tweak their biopharmaceutical corn research project
Gene-regulating enzyme is also a target for anti-depressive drugs
RSRF-Funded Research Links Rett Syndrome to Mitochondrial Gene
Researchers find glycemic index effective in composite meals
Epilepsy drug eases symptoms of inherited disorder that weakens muscles
Male sexual abuse survivors struggle in relations with health care providers — study
Rice develops first method to sort nanotubes by size
Physicists size up the 'unitarity triangle'
Diamond by-product of hydrogen production and storage method
The unknown risks of arthritis
New therapy may mean less dietary restrictions for celiac sufferers
Virus linked to Thoroughbred abortion epidemic
Brain function and negative thinking linked to late-onset depression
Researchers map infectious hepatitis B virus
June 23, 2006
Global atmospheric carbon level may depend primarily on Southern Ocean
Site of human-dolphin partnership becomes protected area
Three human gene variants appear to influence tb susceptibility
Children with special health care needs report unmet needs for mental health care services
When gold becomes a catalyst
Research identifies protein in mice that regulates bone formation
Global Warming Surpassed Natural Cycles in Fueling 2005 Hurricane Season, NCAR Scientists Conclude
Healthy coral reefs of Madagascar resisting damage from climate change
From campfire to gas tank, Mesquite energy may be harvested for ethanol
A Neural Mosaic of Tones
Research Shows Cherry Juice May Prevent Muscle Damage Pain
Urine collected and purified separately
Magnetic field research could make computers 500 times more powerful
Cycles of cell death, proliferation key to liver cancer
First surveys of Tanzanian mountains reveal 160+ animal species, including new & endemic
Tocilizumab study offers new hope for children with arthritis
Where do new therapies work best?
New evidence shows Rituximab halts damage to joints
Boston university researchers develop new model of ice volume change based on Earth's orbit
Parkinson's Disease Mechanism Discovered
Baby girls born to mothers burdened by stress may be at risk for fibromyalgia
Chewing up a key regulator of fat synthesis keeps mice lean despite a high-fat diet
Studies suggest new brain protein may help in treating schizophrenia, insomnia and anxiety
Decline of world's estuaries and coastal seas
World's coral reef left vulnerable by paper parks
June 22, 2006
Identification of role for proteins in children's muscle disease could open up new treatment options
New long-term data suggests Abatacept treatment
New evidence shows MabThera inhibits joint damage in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
NASA'S Cassini spacecraft captures Saturnian moon ballet
Preventing spinal cord injury during aortic surgery
Buckyballs boost antibody's chemotherapy payload
MIT sheds light on how tumor cells form
Studies find that 'broken heart syndrome' can result from opioid withdrawal, cocaine use
Sea Grant warns of dumping seafood
Mechanism identified for promising neurological drug
Stanford doctors advance in bid to turn mice stem cells into blood vessels
Scientists find the reason behind black holes' light shows
Functional food task force meets on latest nutrition research
Improving the standard of rheumatology care in Europe
Rheumatoid arthritis could be prevented if the timing is right
Oregon researchers show how resident bacteria shape gut development
Elephants, large mammals recover from poaching in Africa's oldest national park
Montreal researchers identify defects of immune cells
Long-term changes in experience cause neurons to sprout new long-lasting connections
Device Burns Fuel with Almost Zero Emissions
Scientists aim to thwart use of flu as bioweapon
Finnish Centre of Exellence in Virus Research
Reduced antibiotic prescribing is associated with increased hospital admissions
Three million babies born using assisted reproductive technologies
Dopamine agonist can prevent ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome in IVF patients
Research expedition braves world's worst weather
What can a magnet tell you about rain patterns? More than you would guess
June 21, 2006
Nutrition a major factor in rise in twin pregnancies
Chromosomal abnormalities in sperm higher after vasectomy reversal
Children of diabetics show signs of atherosclerosis
Very early signs of atherosclerosis and heart failure seen together on MRI
New test detects prostate cancer spread at the earliest time
Concentrated animal feeding operations near schools may pose asthma risk
U. of Colorado team solves mystery of carcinogenic mothballs
'Thirst for knowledge' may be opium craving
Slow-frozen people? Latest research supports possibility of cyropreservation
Tropical rainforest nutrients linked to global carbon dioxide levels
Must ecologists account for time to understand biodiversity in space?
Injection may prevent infertility in men receiving cancer chemotherapy
Few young competitive athletes survive sudden cardiac arrest
Evidence for ultra-energetic particles in jet from black hole
Seismic shock absorbers for woodframe houses
Job loss late in career doubles chances of heart attack and stroke
Cherry juice reduces muscle pain induced by exercise
Climate change may affect East Asia differently to North Atlantic nations, study suggests
Smoking, eating and thinking: New research on the brain, hormones, and behavior
Why men are more aggressive: What a mother should know
Neurons grown from embryonic stem cells restore function in paralyzed rats
New method for dating art prints and early books borrows know-how from genetic science
Statin use associated with reduced risk of common type of cataract
Can you hear me now? Scientists find previously unknown receptors on adult stem cells
Study identifies new tumor suppressor
Urologist plays key role in determining use of hormone therapy in prostate cancer
June 20, 2006
Behavioural therapy can restore ovulation in infertile women
New 'nicotine vaccine' treatment to be tested in Madison
CHAVI announces international search for genes affecting HIV response
Georgia Tech/IBM team demonstrates first 500 GHz silicon-germanium transistors
Septum keeps neurons in synch, can reduce epileptic seizures by 90 percent
Older women have far fewer mammograms than they report
Hurricanes and the US Gulf Coast
Study points to genes responsible for malaria parasite's survival in attempts to eradicate it
Human activities in arid urban environments can affect rainfall and water cycle
Eavesdropping fringe-lipped bats spread culture through sound
Brief intervention reduces symptoms of depression
The molecular mechanism of a diabetes vaccine revealed
Bones hold the key to blood renewal
Preparation may help patients cope with nausea
DNA repair in mammal embryos is a matter of timing
Summer update: Melanoma research progress suggests optimism for future cures
Mapping a glacial path of destruction
Baxter and Jerini advance program to develop non-intravenous haemophilia therapy
Brighter future for giant panda?
Study shows surveillance could cut number of blood stream infections
Egg donation for stem cell research — balancing the risks and benefits
New test spares couples with familial cancer the trauma of termination
Sticky surfaces turn slippery with the flip of a molecular light switch
First global bird map provides new clues to future extinctions
June 19, 2006
Study links high levels of nitric oxide to infertility and sperm DNA damage
Study contradicts USA warning that an antidepressant can cause congenital abnormalities
Lowering of blood pressure achieved through use of hashish-like drug
New method of testing eggs for abnormalities could solve problems of embryo freezing
How IVF could be causing genetic errors in embryos
H5N1 vaccine could be basis for life-saving stockpile
REM sleep behavior disorder found to be precursor of brain-degenerating diseases later in life
Engineering electrically conducting tissue for the heart
Scientists to employ Arctic ice and polar bears to protect diversity of world's crops
Targeted programs reduced depression in youth better than nontargted programs
Rare disease's gene may illuminate major disorders
Basic work on E. coli identifies two new keys to regulation of bacterial gene expression
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Boosts Iron in Infants
Northwestern team develops 'MRI' for fuel cells
Helping children handle stress, emotions may help stuttering
Climate scientists spotlight Arctic warming, plight of polar bears
Vampire bats recognise their prey's breathing
Bacterium takes a shine to metals
New study: Pine bark extract reduces ADHD symptoms in children
Alberta develops world's first electronic surgical reporting
Menopausal women don't get enough guidance on treatment options
June 16, 2006
Studies to date say erectile dysfunction drugs affect other systems, mostly for the better
Cure found for Huntington disease in mice offers hope for treatment in humans
Physiological markers for cutting, other self-harming behaviors by teenage girls found
LIAI finding gives boost to bioinformatics use in fighting disease
New stem-cell findings can help the body to cure itself
New ACC/AHA guidelines released for valvular heart disease
Researchers offer clues to how leaf patterns are formed
Wildlife conservation and energy dev't study seeks balance in Rockies
New roles for growth factors: Enticing nerve cells to muscles
Thawing permafrost a significant source of carbon
Natural pine bark extract relieves muscle cramp and pain in athletes and diabetics
Sleepy fruit flies provide clues to learning and memory
Mobile data retrieval improved with new algorithm
Proposed changes to obesity guidelines may harm children in the US
Pregnancy complications still high for women with diabetes
Study links depression in women with chronic pain to greater incidence of disability
Penn bioethicst challenges scientists to lead the public in discussions about their work
UT Southwestern researchers identify roles of gene mutations causing lupus in mice
Three new 'Trojan' asteroids found sharing Neptune's orbit
Anthropologists escape into the wider world
When it comes to gene transcription, random pauses aren't quite so random, study finds
Early bird caught the fish: Fossils depict aquatic origins of birds 115 million years ago
HIV-1's high virulence might be an accident of evolution
IL-21 receptor plays an essential role in the Th2 immune response
Neutrophils in rheumatoid arthritis: How to lessen inflammation but still fight infection
Combination therapy with a monocloncal antibody and a vaccine leads to tumor rejection
EGF receptor activation prevents microbes from going more than skin deep
June 15, 2006
Stopping inhaled corticosteroid use causes no problems in cystic fibrosis patient users
Risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia cut significantly
Study concludes that pesticide use increases risk of Parkinson's in men
WWF captures first-ever photo of wild rhino on Borneo
Stem cells found in adult skin can be transplanted and function in mouse models of disease
Calorie restriction may prevent Alzheimer's through promotion of longevity program in the brain
Salk and Stanford teams join forces to reveal two paths of neurodegeneration
Joslin study refutes recent report that bone marrow can replenish female oocytes
RBP4 predicts type 2 diabetes
Drug that battles resistance to leukemia pill Gleevec 'extremely effective' against cancer
Drug Offers New Options for Leukemia Patients
Butterfly speciation event recreated
Nilotinib appears to help chronic myelogenous leukemia patients when standard care fails
Where the brain organizes actions
Dissecting the machinery of nicotine's reward
The downside to diversification
Drug banned by sports may be good for oldies
Heart transplant program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital celebrates anniversary
Risk for skin lesions increases with low-dose exposure to arsenic in drinking water
A link between obesity and memory? Saint Louis University research makes the connection
UCSD Researchers Develop 'Smart Petri Dish'
June 14, 2006
Airborne mold spores increase kids' risk for multiple allergies
Erotic images elicit strong response from brain
Acupuncture relieves symptoms of fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic study finds
UCI scientists find chlorine may contribute to ozone formation
LSUHSC research finds evidence of RNA in structures essential to cell division
NYU researchers decorate virus particles, showing potential to enhance MRI capabilities
Experimental vaccine protects lab animals against several strains of H5N1
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may be useful in an influenza pandemic
Patients with history of cancer at increased risk for acquiring and dying from sepsis
Compact tidal generator could reduce the cost of producing electricity from flowing water
Vitamin A deficiency linked to major intestinal surgery
Four out of five head lice resistant to common treatment
Risk of infertility in women triples after common inflammatory bowel disease surgery
Smokers with heavily lined faces run five times the risk of progressive lung disease (COPD)
Manchester academic to tell conferences: Child abuse can cause schizophrenia
Researchers develop fail-safe techniques for erasing magnetic storage media
UT Southwestern allergist offers coping strategies
Study reveals biochemical signature of cocaine craving in humans
Arctic expedition will investigate alien-like glacier
New analytical techniques developed to quantify composition of fake anti-malarials
Mixed results comparing use of manual vs. automated chest compression following cardiac arrest
Consumption of fish oil does not appear to protect against abnormal heart rhythms
Use of anti-depressant does not decrease risk of relapse for patients with anorexia nervosa
Increase in counterfeit antimalarial drugs prompts call for crackdown, better detection
'Prettier world' of computer modeling provides key details, says Sandia researcher
A Sweet Solution to Alzheimer's Disease?
June 13, 2006
ESF Task Force for Clean Solar Energy
Speeding the search for elusive chromosomal errors
New satellite set to collect most-detailed data yet about atmospheric particles
Pollen proves beneficial for northern lakes
Coral death results from bacteria fed by algae
Study elicits 'child's eye' view of methamphetamine abuse and its effects
New study suggests antidepressants save lives
XMM-Newton spots the greatest of great balls of fire
Pregnancy cravings can harm your oral health
Implantable defibrillators save lives but may increase heart failure risk
UC Davis researchers report new molecule that targets leukemia and lymphoma cells
Joslin discovers signs of residual islet cell function in people with long-term type 1 diabetes
Leptin found to control appetite and limb development in frogs
Reports characterize fungal eye infections among soft contact lens wearers
Successful prevention of sudden death by ICD has implications for heart failure
Coffee drinking associated with lower risk for alcohol-related liver disease
Abnormal glucose metabolism may contribute to chronic nerve disorder
Gene mutation may influence age at onset of Parkinson's disease
Meditation may improve cardiac risk factors in patients with coronary heart disease
Long-term study shows brain function not impaired by tight diabetes control and hypoglycemia
Single copy of Parkinson's-risk gene mutation may lead to earlier symptom onset
New osteoporosis medication not cost-effective compared with older, cheaper drug
Gene expression in labor; and more — press release from PLoS Medicine
US suicide rates fell as fluoxetine prescriptions increased
Success comes at a cost, even for phages
June 12, 2006
Backs to the future
Joslin discovers signs of residual islet cell function in people with long-term type 1 diabetes
Lack of key enzyme associated with development of rare tumor
UNMC researchers help make diagnostic breakthrough with Burkitt lymphoma; study detailed in New England Journal of Medicine
Smokers invite to test vaccine against nicotine addiction
New X-ray Delivery Method Could Improve Radiation Therapy
Discovery could aid fight against cystic fibrosis infection
AIDS vaccine research offers new insights on survival
Monkeys vaccinated against SIV survive longer after infection
Transporter is possible target for safer pain medicine
Land use mapped
Migraine headaches & sexual desire may be linked
Poverty in Africa: Migration can help
Variable physical laws
UCLA physicists report advance toward nanotechy approach to protein engineering
Avantogen and Innovate announce ASCO abstracts
Protein from the wrong side of the tracks aids cancer virus
How cow warts, clergy sex surveys moved along cancer vaccine
June 09, 2006
Study uncovers significant functional differences of novel estrogen receptor
Circuit board materials may like it hot (or not)
Designer gradients speed surface science experiments
OHSU researchers discover possible HIV therapy in an animal study
UW-Madison hybrid-vehicle team places second nationally
New step toward treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Mechanism for neurodenegerative diseases linked to transport proteins
Gazelles shrink liver and heart to reduce oxygen consumption during drought
Report focuses on the role good microbes play in future medicine
Space is dusty, and now astronomers know why
Bone marrow may restore cells lost in vision diseases
The long and the short of it: Expanding small RNA biology in mammals
Mosquito immune system examined
The mystery behind love-hate relationships
More than one-third of disaster victims may suffer from stress disorder
Health professionals must help tackle climate change
Are antibiotics being used for too long?
Gene discovery opens door to tackling disease
New study shows much of the world emerged from last Ice Age together
Bacteria have their own immune system protecting against outside DNA
Massive-star supernovae found to be major space dust factories
Salk scientists get to the root of plant cell fate
Recent, rapid climate change is driving evolution of animal species
Researchers build an ultrasound version of the laser
HtrA1 and resistance to chemotherapy in ovarian and gastric cancers
Hopkins researchers discover potential new approach to treating diabetes
June 08, 2006
First trimester use of ACE inhibitors implicated in birth defects
First whole-genome scan for links to OCD reveals evidence for genetic susceptibility
New contrast agents may be on horizon for better medical imaging
Producing bio-ethanol from agricultural waste a step closer
Transcription factor protein's role in cell death, neurodegeneration and schizophrenia
Pick your COX partners
Forming super-Earths by ultraviolet stripping
Sensational find: The mini-dinosaurs from the Harz Mountains
Study aims to cut deaths from severe infection in hospital wards
Diabetes research takes wing thanks to long-lived fruit fly
New way to assess risk of heart disease in ethnic groups
Brain region linked to fly slumber
Origen publishes in Nature a robust and versatile method for creating transgenic chickens
Mysterious carbon excess found in infant solar system
New study shows earthquake shaking triggers aftershocks
First comprehensive literature-derived database of yeast interactions
Novel Non-Invasive Imaging Technology May Allow Precise Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease, Treatment Tailoring
New wireless networking system brings eye care to thousands in India
Politics weighs in: Obesity dominates in the former Soviet bloc
Step by step, cancer patients use exercise to feel better
June 07, 2006
Large-scale genomics project will hunt genes behind common childhood diseases
Tuberculosis drug may cure Parkinson's-like illness
Race to halt global amphibian crisis boosted by rediscovery of endangered Colombian frogs
MBL Scientists Find Evidence of RNA in Organelle Essential to Cell Division
Negative body image related to depression, anxiety and suicidality
Supercomputers to transform science
St. Jude helps Brazil improve outcomes of children with leukemia
More than drought affecting wheat yields
Green tea and the 'Asian Paradox'
Growing nanostructures on micro cantilever provides new platform for materials discovery
Old technology helps find new test for leg artery disease
Study explores correlation between education and the leading causes of preventable death
Loss of central vision with age may be linked to quality of dietary carbohydrates
Tufts researchers are keeping track of vitamin K: Research summary
RNA found in the cellular centrosome of surf clams
Desalination roadmap seeks technological solutions to increase the nation's water supply
Study shows our ancestors survived 'Snowball Earth'
Students' device may improve chest closure after heart surgery
Young supernova remnants not dusty enough, according to UC Berkeley astronomers
Chemists look through glass to find secrets that are less clear
Drug attacks prostate cancer in mouse model by destroying its blood supply
Study: Breast cancer in younger black women is more likely to be an aggressive variety
Some patients with heart attack shock survive years after aggressive treatment
Preliminary study shows promise for treatment of renal cell cancer
Program reduces hospitalizations and costs for nursing home residents with pneumonia
Study compares treatment options for patients with brain metastases
Drug ads aimed at cancer patients difficult to read, make more appeals to effectiveness than safety
HPV testing finds precancerous lesions at a higher rate than conventional pap smears
Study says lung cancer overdiagnosis a result of screening
Increased sensitivity to nerve signals keeps diabetes at bay
Gardenia fruit compound starting point for diabetes therapy
FLT PET Assesses Treatment Response on Tumor Growth—Not Size—With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
June 06, 2006
Exercise in childhood and adolescence may stave off osteoporosis
New research clarifies roles of calcium, vitamin D, and protein in bone health, fracture risk
UGA researchers propose new hypothesis on the evolution of hot springs microorganisms
A fundamentally new approach to improving cancer chemotherapy
Cincinnati Surgeon Leads First Test of Mobile Robotic Surgery
Galaxy evolution in cyber universe matches astronomical observations in fine detail
New data at ASCO show CAMPTOSAR is key to treating 1st line metastatic colorectal cancer
Researchers announce new predictor for lung cancer treatment and survival
Neuroendocrinology Congress June 19—22 to report new research on brain, hormones, behavior
Plant diseases threaten chocolate production worldwide
Beaver dams create healthy downstream ecosystems
New Gemini images contrast the late evolution of two very different stars
'Cosmic telescopes' may have found infant galaxies
A new kind of mutation could explain numerous phenotypic variations in various species
Cancer drug extends cognitive function in patients with brain metastases
Clinical trial confirms novel EGFR antibody targets tumors but not normal tissues
Tumor response may not be best measure of efficacy in non-small cell lung cancer treatment
Blacks hit hardest by HIV infection among nation's young adults
Study shows that genetic quality of sperm deteriorates as men age
Results good for HER-2 positive breast cancer patients using trastuzumab
Child safety seats reduce risk of death in crashes more than seat belts alone
Physical activity linked to improved glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes
Unwanted sex appears common in some teen relationships
UGA astronomers discover surprising shortage of hot gas in famed spiral galaxy NGC 1068
Re-examine the approach to treatment decisions of the frail elderly in hospitals
June 05, 2006
New Unified Force Theory Predicts Measured Values of Physics
Newborn screening can cause unnecessary parental stress
Genes raise risk of heart disease after treatment for childhood cancer
Gene therapy accelerates healing of damaged skeletal muscle
Researchers identify protein associated with severe preeclampsia
Drug shows promise against advanced form of lung cancer
Unfavourable blood fat levels predict rheumatoid arthritis up to 10 years later
Targeted therapy shows significant benefits over standard treatment for advanced kidney cancer
Breathing exercises can significantly cut inhaler use in mild asthma
New targeted therapy shows promise in children with metastatic gastrointenstinal stromal tumor
Skin rash in patients treated for liver cancer determines survival
New sleep medication shows less potential to foster abuse and dependence
New treatment option breaks Leukemia's resistance to chemotherapy, radiation therapy
Just-Right PET/CT Imaging for Patients of All Sizes
Japanese Researchers Get to the Heart of Atherosclerosis
Gene therapy completely suppresses ovarian cancer growth in animal model
Gene therapy protects mice from the effects of whole-body irradiation
Longest ever follow-up study of a targeted cancer therapy shows excellent results
AIDS drugs have saved 3 million years of life in the US
Men and women may need different heart transplant assessment criteria
It's never too late to 'hurry up' angioplasty treatment
Study finds sizeable underutilization of hip and knee replacement procedures
Duke University study finds hearing aids are underused
Clot-busting drug helps revive cardiac arrest patients
June 02, 2006
Evolution in action? African fish could be providing rare example of forming two separate species, Cornell scientists speculate
Big bang in Antarctica — killer crater found under ice
June 6 Focuses Attention on "666" Superstitions
The case of the neutron star with a wayward wake
Study links effects of withdrawal to compulsive drug use and craving
Landmark study on diabetic foot infection published
Where climate is made in a greenhouse world
Science Team Determines Composition of Asteroid Itokawa
Chemists forge a new form of iron
UB Scientist Publishes First Human Microbiome Analysis
Mild to severe heart muscle impairment linked to higher stroke risk
Floating pile of rubble a pristine record of solar system's history
Very few mothers reject childhood immunisation
Concern over 'aggressive' cholesterol recommendations
New study re-evaluates cardiovascular risks of anti-inflammatory drugs
Are antibiotics for suspected childhood meningitis harmful?
Free radical cell death switch identified
Tamed 11,400 years ago, figs were likely first domesticated crop
Gene silencing directs muscle-derived stem cells to become bone-forming cells
Worms hold clue to link between cancer and ageing in humans
Hormone's role in insects could give insight for cancer treatment, malnutrition
Gut reaction: Researchers define the colon's genome
June 01, 2006
Passive TV viewing related to children's sleeping difficulties
Study shows Autism-related developmental 'red flags' identifiable at age two in children
Combination therapy shows promising results in patients with advanced lung cancer
Early estrogen exposure leads to later prostate cancer risk
New understanding of Ewing's sarcoma suggests novel treatment strategy
North Pole's ancient past holds lessons for future global warming
Promising new metamaterial could transform ultrasound imaging
Ecosystems with many plant species produce more and survive threats better
Address water scarcity, water quality issues around the world now, Sandia/CSIS report says
When galaxies collide: Supercomputers reproduce fluid motions of cosmic duet
Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute new study on pregnant women & iron
Rhesus monkeys in Nepal may provide new alternative for HIV/AIDS research
Jefferson Scientists Identify Gene Mutation Potentially Involved in Breast Cancer Initiation
Moderate alcohol intake associated with better mental function in older women
When a child's heart stops, onset time of abnormal rhythms is crucial
Lost Connections Amid the Hippocampus: Amnesiac Study Offers Insights into How Working Memory Works
Calorie restriction appears better than exercise at slowing primary aging
Discovery May Speed Tree Breeding, Biotechnology
Taking evolution's temperature: Researchers pinpoint the energy it takes to make a species
Different forms of amyloid beta in Alzheimer's disease harm neurons in different ways
Researchers conduct training in disaster mental health
Chronic stress, depression and cortisol levels are potential risk indicators for periodontal disease
Growing diabetes epidemic: Patient/physician disconnect on disease management
Smoking, diabetes predict different forms of peripheral artery disease
Master planners in brain may coordinate other areas' roles in cognitive tasks
Climate History Rewritten: Arctic Ice an Early Arrival
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