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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines November 2006
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November 30, 2006
Magnets may pose serious risks for patients with pacemakers and ICDs
World's oldest ritual discovered
Pregnant women with placental infection have doubled risk of recurrence
University of Leicester archaeologists unearth ancient curse
Program to freeze women's ovaries to preserve fertility after cancer
International HIV/AIDS trial finds risks increase on episodic antiretroviral therapy
High Dopamine Transporter Levels Not Correlated with ADHD
Measuring pandemic preparedness
Protein shown to rally biological clock
Mystery solved
Fortified Milk Reduces Morbidity in Preschool Children
Cell death following blood 'reflow' injury tracked to natural toxin
University of Alberta researchers discover hummingbird secret
Scientists work to identify genes that contribute to early heart attack risk
Rosetta warms up for Mars swing-by
What cures your aches might prevent cancer
Drug labels are prescriptions for mistakes
Mystery of ancient astronomical calculator unveiled
Evidence from Hawaiian volcanoes shows that Earth recycles its crust
Chemotherapy can be more toxic to brain cells than to cancer cells and may cause brain damage
Hypnosis helps women cope with breast biopsy
Got inexpensive contrast agent? Milk plays new role in imaging
Illicit cosmetic silicone injections carry lethal consequences
Breast cancer treatment procedure gives women more options
November 29, 2006
First international gene screen for typical ALS is on track
Night of the living enzyme
Public school kindergarteners post same or greater gains as private school counterparts
Never-before-made material similar to diamonds and ice, says UH professor
Painkillers may threaten power of vaccines
Technology Predicts Outcome of Child Heart Surgery
Spacer insertion may offer less invasive option for lumbar problems
Mode of seed dispersal greatly shapes placement of rainforest trees
Researcher gives robotic surgery tools a sense of touch
Researcher gives robotic surgery tools a sense of touch
Noise-Immune Stethoscope Helps Medics Hear Vital Signs in Loud Environments
The pain from fibromyalgia is real, researchers say
Stormy Days Ahead for Coral Reefs
Surgeons perform first robot-assisted procedures in weight loss, colon and gastric fields
Ancient predator had strongest bite of any fish, rivaling bite of large alligators and T. rex
Chronic back pain linked to changes in the brain
Smoking changes brain chemistry
Minimally invasive treatment helps infertile couples conceive
Violent video games leave teenagers emotionally aroused
3-D computer models aid research of Earth's core
Pure carbon nanotubes pass first in vivo test
Detecting explosives with honeybees
Prominent researchers advocate creation of national climate service
Flu can bide time in icy limbo before re-emerging
Perennial wheat research looks at options for producers
Biocontrol of wavyleaf thistle being studied in Texas
November 28, 2006
Review urges limited use of device to keep heart transplant hopefuls alive
Complex order parameter in ruthenate superconductors confirmed
Pregnant smokers may 'program' their kids to become smokers
Signaling for cartilage
NYU, Scripps finding offers new path for treatment of diabetes
Seniors more at risk for complications, death from large scale weight-loss surgery
Astronomers find first ever gamma ray clock
The turbidity of wine has an influence on the aroma of the ferment, but not on the accumulation of biogenic amines
Quest for better breast cancer drugs
Octogenarians are not too old for cancer surgery
Bio-inspired assembly of nanoparticle building blocks
Fragmentation rapidly erodes Amazonian biodiversity
Elasticity imaging identifies cancers and reduces breast biopsies
Causes of global death and disease in the next 25 years
Weight cycling associated with increased risk for gallstones among men
Statins reduce risk of heart attack and stroke in those without heart disease
Overweight young women have reduced risk of developing breast cancer before menopause
Aching back? Sitting up straight could be the culprit
Radiologists attempt to solve mystery of Tut's demise
Ecstasy can harm the brains of first-time users
Researchers discover treatment for spinal cord injury pain
Parkinson disease can lead to errors on driving test
Cloning techniques produce FDA-approved antibiotic
November 27, 2006
Human testis harbors HIV-1 in resident immune cells
Recovering alcoholics with poor sleep perceptions will likely relapse
Adolescent smokers have a greater risk of developing alcohol-use disorders than nonsmokers
Measuring brain activity for emotional markers that may indicate risk for developing alcoholism
Lucky break gives scientists unique view of underwater eruption
New data from NIH lab confirms protocol to reverse type 1 diabetes in mice
Seismolgists get handle on heat flow deep in Earth
Scientists lose instruments, gain first look at seafloor formation
Resilient form of plant carbon gives new meaning to term 'older than dirt'
Listening in on the birth pangs of Earth's crust
Serengeti patrols cut poaching of buffalo, elephants, rhinos
Wheat gene may boost foods' nutrient content
Dramatic shift from simple to complex marine ecosystems occurred 250M years ago at mass extinction
Seismologists measure heat flow from Earth's molten core into the lower mantle
Longer anthracycline therapy reduces heart failure in adult cancer patients
Gene linked to aggressive 'wet' age-related macular degeneration
Genetics a key factor in premature infants' devastating eye disease
On the cutting edge: Carbon nanotube cutlery
NIST test fans the flames for high-rise fire safety
Pilot Study Successful in Taming Allergic Reactions to Food
Delft University of Technology shines light on atomic transistor
Plague proteome reveals proteins linked to infection
Report finds most programs ineffective for Aboriginal children
'Nymph of the sea' reveals remarkable brood
Genetic variation: We're more different than we thought
Breaking the medical image communication barrier
Technology for monitoring fetal oxygen during labor offers no apparent benefit
New technology used to construct the first map of structural variation in the human genome
Sleep problems in overweight children appear fairly common
Discovery of cardiac stem cells may advance regenerative heart therapy
Measuring fetal oxygen does not reduce Caesarean rate, researchers find
Coral reefs are increasingly vulnerable to angry oceans
Mass. General researchers identify master cardiac stem cell
Zinc plays important role in brain circuitry
Parkinson's mutation stunts neurons
Altered sodium channel function linked to heart failure
November 22, 2006
Downstate researchers target multiple sclerosis
Ultra-Intense Laser Blast Creates True 'Black Metal'
Gene therapy for hereditary lung disease advances
Icelandic volcano caused historic famine in Egypt, says Rutgers-based team
Watching TV can improve parenting and child behavior
Historic volcanic eruption shrunk the mighty Nile River
The area of influence of earthquakes could be larger than is currently thought
Finding a cure for cancer: the holy grail of science
Can we prevent type 1 diabetes by modifying infant nutrition?
Proteins anchor memories in our brain
Patterns on tropical marine mollusk shell mirror gene expression patterns
Highly concentrated botulinum preparation for cosmetic injections can result in severe illness
Randomized study indicates that patients with herniated disk improved with or without surgery
Scientists find safer ways to detect uranium minerals
Myelin to Blame for Many Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Blocking an inter-generational cycle of obesity
Panic attacks are linked to poor outcomes for diabetic patients, Group Health study finds
November 21, 2006
Innovative movies show real-time immune-cell activity within tumors
More insight into Alzheimer's disease with Stanford discovery of possible cause
Twin Star Explosions Fascinate Astronomers
Extraordinary life found around deep-sea gas seeps
Level of important greenhouse gas has stopped growing
Nevada Seismological Laboratory ranks top 10 states for earthquake activity
New study finds no link between Kawasaki disease and newly discovered coronavirus
Dragonfly's metabolic disease provides clues about human obesity
Big magnet ready to face the big questions of the universe
Kansas State engineer focuses on the mechanics of better bullet proofing
Safer Method for Large-Scale Malaria Screening Developed
Touch tracking bypasses mind control
UNH Research Uses Satellite Observation to Track Avian Flu
Advance helps explain stem cell behavior
OPICAN study in 7 Canadian cities reveals prescription opioid abuse more prevalent than heroin
Proton beam therapy may improve treatment of rare but aggressive tumor
High-resolution CT scan modeling for creating facial implants aids in facial reconstruction surgery
Single dose of antibiotics before surgery sufficient to help prevent infection
Marathon runners may be at increased risk for skin cancer
Prescription opioids the predominant choice among illicit opioid users
Ritualized submission and pseudo-copulation reduce aggression among male crayfish
New moth variety disarms plants guarded by selenium
Male chimpanzees prefer mating with old females
Researchers find docking sites for glucocorticoid receptor and Hsp90
Preparing for an influenza pandemic: A triage protocol in the face of limited resources
Got cotton? Texas researchers' discovery could yield protein to feed millions
Individualized dementia caregiver intervention cuts through racial, ethnic barriers to ease burden
Important factors in compliance with HIV regimens identified; and more
Adult neurogenesis newly adult-born neurons are functionally similar to mature neurons
Project to document ethical issues in asylum seeker treatment
November 20, 2006
Holiday gluttony can spell disaster for undiagnosed diabetics
First-time analysis reveals millions of Europeans left at risk from influenza
Survivors of childhood leukemia, brain tumors more at risk for strokes later in life
Chemical exchanges show wasps are bad losers
Optical technique provides improved 'virtual biopsies' of internal surfaces
A quantum (computer) step
Women are diagnosed with PTSD more than men, says research
UCLA chemist provides insights into science icon: Chemistry's periodic table
Starting over: Wnt reactivates dormant limb regeneration program
Fosrenol data show evidence of trends towards improved bone formation in CKD stage 5 patients
Adolescent girls more active if neighborhoods have parks
Yeast model shows promise as Alzheimer's test
Food for Flight: Monarch Butterfly Migration and Forest Restoration
Origins of Life
Scrap tires can be used to filter wastewater
Breast cancer drug receives FDA approval
Setting the Stage to Find Drugs Against SARS
Targeting leukemic stem cells by Bcl-2 inhibition
Does natural selection drive the evolution of cancer?
Rice chemists create, grow nanotube seeds
Study explores cause of exercise intolerance in heart failure patients
Research into research can be improved
Shorter post-operative recovery stay following outpatient tonsillectomy is safe, cost-efficient
Exercise helps elderly regain physical function and avoid major disability
Shire announces once-daily guanfacine extended release data in ADHD patients aged 6 to 17 years
Fresh use of targeted therapy advances treatment of early HER2-positive breast cancer
New study weighs benefits of exercise, diets
Two sides of the same coin: Money spurs changes for better and worse
November 17, 2006
Mayo Clinic: Gene expression profiling not quite perfected in predicting lung cancer prognosis
High HPV concentrations combined with smoking significantly raise risks of cervical cancer
Mayo study examines link between rheumatoid arthritis and chronic lung diseases
Research suggests beta agonists may alter the immune system
UCLA researchers unravel a mystery about DNA
Microorganisms one part of the solution to energy problem, says report
JHU-led team discovers exotic relatives of protons and neutrons
Geologists Find New Origins of Appalachian Mountains
Shire bioequivalence study results of SPD465, investigational drug for adults with ADHD
U of MN researchers link early brain development to adult-onset neurodegenerative disease
Edible food wrap kills deadly E. coli bacteria
New HIV statistics indicate increasing toll of AIDS on African American community
Hormone replacement therapy may improve trip down memory lane
Occupational therapy improves quality of life for dementia patients and their carers
Dark energy existed in infant universe
Scientists discover role for dueling RNAs
Pressured by predators, lizards see rapid shift in natural selection
Ultrasound makes central venous catheterisation safer, quicker and easier
DNA repair teams' motto: 'To protect and serve'
Nanotech tools yield DNA transcription breakthrough
Fires in far northern forests to have cooling, not warming, effect
Science study explains polio's tenacious grip in India
Forest fires may lead to cooling of northern climate
Repair not destruction: A new approach to treating retinopathy
Poor athletic performance linked to vitamin deficiency
November 16, 2006
Exposure to dioxins influences male reproductive system, study of Vietnam veterans concludes
New maps emphasize the human factor in wildfire management
Scientists find new way to manipulate DNA
Columbia Study Examines ADHD's Role in Smoking
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug increases liver damage in mice carrying mutant human gene
Neanderthal Genome Sequencing Yields Surprising Results and Opens a New Door to Future Studies
Brain, behavior may have changed as social insect colonies evolved
Newly identified strains of Chlamydia trachomatis could produce new diseases
Significant reduction in blood pressure with implantable device system
Silver bullet: UGA researchers use laser, nanotechnology to rapidly detect viruses
Thyroid cancer discovery points to new treatments, prevention
Dartmouth researchers identify a gene that enhances muscle performance
Edge density key to controlling gypsy moth spread
Holiday season could ring in 'heartburn season'
Specter of possible harm threatens nanotech development, experts say
Scientists set 'Five Grand Challenges' for nanotechnology risk research
Novel regulatory mechanism identified for key tumor suppressor p53
Genetic study of Neanderthal DNA reveals early split between humans and Neanderthals
Teens who smoke have increased risk of developing asthma
RAND study finds vaccination of nursing home staff, residents, key to reducing flu outbreak
Scientists find mutations that let bird flu adapt to humans
Blood transfusions should be used in moderation for acute coronary syndrome
Antibiotics unnecessarily prescribed for acute bronchitis
Different coat color may not mean different species for lemurs
Low-dose aspirin reduces cardiovascular events
Lemurs' fur color may not define species
Children with cerebral palsy can look forward to improved quality of life
Another boost for stem cell research
Pattern of Human Ebola Outbreaks
November 15, 2006
New vaccine stimulates colorectal cancer patient's immune systems to fight cancerous cells
U-M researchers use nanoparticles to target brain cancer
New genetic test predicts risk of metastasis in patients with deadly eye cancer
Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke causes respiratory symptoms in healthy adults
Regular smoking substantially increases risk of asthma in adolescents
New study finds on/off switch for septic shock
Adolescent arrest history influences risk of acquiring HIV
Mayo researchers note that stronger leg muscles can protect against knee osteoarthritis
First Far Eastern leopard captured in southeast Russia by international team
Lab-on-a-chip could speed up treatment of drug-resistant pneumonia
Drug treats 'water intoxication' faster, more effectively
Global warming increases species extinctions worldwide
Scientists use pixels to ease amputees' pain
The Milky Way shaped life on Earth
Mayo Clinic study observes normal aging process lowers breast cancer risk
Late angioplasty after heart attack no better than drug therapy
New model to aid pancreatic cancer research
A medical micropump
Model can predict risk of glaucoma in patients with elevated eye pressure
UCLA cancer researchers develop quality measures for colorectal cancer surgery
Anti-cancer drug shows early promise in pulmonary hypertension
November 14, 2006
Young children don't believe everything they hear
Helping children resolve past conflicts may be beneficial
Sibling relationships reflect family dynamics
Children's sleep difficulties: Reports differ from children to parents
Styles of conflict between parents have different implications for children and families
Sandia researchers discover way to see how a drug attaches to a cell
Unraveling where chimp and human brains diverge
Inexpensive test detects H5N1 infections quickly and accurately
Fatigue in women is reduced in stress-related cortisol study
Why do insects like to eat some plants more than others?
Scientists design simple dipstick test for cocaine, other drugs
Climate change creates dramatic decline in red-winged black bird population
Some animals won't adapt to climate change
A key antibody, IgG, links cells' capture and disposal of germs
Wild gorillas carriers of a SIV virus close to the AIDS virus
NYU researchers developing molecular delivery vehicles for genetic therapies
University of Iowa scientists explore function of 'junk DNA'
The striking deep current reversal in the tropical Pacific Ocean
Artificial cornea offers better results for infants, some blind patients
Lewis and Clark data show narrower, more flood-prone river
Healthier kids just the click of a remote away
Adolescents, risks and the pitfalls of rationality
New research strives to understand how antidepressants may be associated with suicidality
Diabetes drug may reduce cardiovascular risks
New research focuses on effectiveness of noninvasive whole-heart MRI
New insight about the source of anxiety in Rett syndrome
Pharmacy care program helps elderly patients take all their medications
Diabetes medication may help slow progression of artery wall thickening
Nanoscale microscope sheds first light on gene repair
Eye tests may predict future vision problems in preterm children
Higher level of certain fatty acid associated with lower dementia risk
Younger stroke survivors have less access to medical care, medications
November 13, 2006
Bariatric surgery complication rates high in some hospitals, new HealthGrades ratings and study show
Novel vaccine shows promise against early-stage breast cancer
Cardiocerebral Resuscitation better than CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
MRI detects early heart damage in patients with sarcoidosis
Wide racial disparities found in coronary artery disease deaths
Sperm proteome gives "tantalising glimpse" towards the origin of sex
Genes offer researchers a 'crystal ball' to help them prevent, diagnose and treat cancer
What does the public really know about HPV?
Pregnant women with lupus face higher risk of complications and death
High-tech spectroscopy may be used to monitor neuropsychiatric symptoms
Two drugs may stabilize plaques in atherosclerosis
Hospital Discharge Instructions for Mild Brain Injury Faulty
Progress made in HIV vaccine development
UVA Researchers Study Link Between "Alzheimer's Gene"
Field Museum, U. of Illinois researchers reveal social assets of Chicago's Mexican immigrants
Next flu pandemic: What to do until the vaccine arrives?
Newly identified biomarker detects and regulates spread of brain tumors
Surgical biopsy may reveal cancer in women with rare but benign breast condition
Hopkins researchers discover how brain protein might control memory
One Signal Elicits Thousands of Answers
Cloudy day won't rain on laser communications
Mysterious 'Neural Noise' Actually Primes Brain for Peak Performance
DFG puts forward new recommendations for stem cell research
First report that apoptotic and anti-angiogenic therapies work better together than alone
New biomarkers for lupus found
University of Illinois scientist helping processors keep E. coli out of meat
Decoded sea urchin genome shows surprising relationship to man
Making robotic movement of goods more 'pallet-able'
Carnegie Mellon scientist plays key role in unveiling sea urchin genome
November 10, 2006
Scientists design a PSA-activated protoxin that kills prostate cancer
Patients respond well to first study to test higher doses of an anti-cancer drug
Firefighters face increased risk for certain cancers
Novel audio telescope heeds call of the wild ... birds
'Tornadoes' are transferred from light to sodium atoms
Studies look at how genes affect antipsychotic drug response
Research finds antioxidant therapies do not interfere with radiation treatment
With BYU partner, FSU's Magnet Lab researchers deciphering flu virus
Decoded sea urchin genome shows surprising relationship to humans
NASA sees into the eye of a monster storm on Saturn
To slow AIDS in Russia, treat HIV-positive addicts, Stanford study says
Breaking the nanometer barrier in X-ray microscopy
Mayo Clinic researchers find evidence for traumatic cause of carpal tunnel syndrome
Seven-point system gauges seriousness of heart failure in elderly
Climate changes are linked between Greenland and the Antarctic
RNA map provides first comprehensive understanding of alternative splicing
Growth factor signals influence balance between normal growth and cancerous growth
Selecting life: Scientists find new way to search for origin of life
Nature's process for nitrogen fixation caught in action
Quantized heat conduction by photons observed
'Air shower' set to cut water use by 30 per cent
A prickly subject: The sea urchin genome is sequenced
Insight into evolution of adaptive immunity boosted by sea urchin genome sequencing
Varied diet of early hominid casts doubt on extinction theory, says Colorado U study
'Nanorust' cleans arsenic from drinking water
A buffet for early human relatives
Mouse model underestimates the critical role of Tyk2 in human immune system
How to grow muscle cells in a dish
November 09, 2006
Researchers identify cells that make relapse inevitable in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Systemic treatment before surgery for kidney cancer prolongs patients' survival
Scientists harness diptheria toxin and interleukin 2 to help the immune system attack melanoma
Oregon study meets highest standards in US for research on reading programs
Gene therapy inhibits epilepsy in animals
Traditional books provide more positive parent-child interaction
'Muscle' protein drives prostate cancer
Social exclusion changes brain function and can lead to poor decision-making
Blocking Cancer-Causing Gene Improves Radiation Effectiveness, Jefferson Researchers Find
Jefferson Researchers Find Nanoparticle Shows Promise in Reducing Radiation Side Effects
Free-electron laser shines at over 14 kilowatts in the infrared
Research says massage may help infants sleep more, cry less and be less stressed
New treatment finds success treating tiniest lung tumors
An AIDS-related virus tricks cells to become tumors, new Penn study finds
Life in the extreme
Volcanic aerosol clouds and gases lead to ozone destruction
Fizzy drinks increase risk of pancreatic cancer
Tarantula venom and chili peppers target same pain sensor
Antibody reduces incidence of acute rejection in high-risk kidney transplant patients
Why our shifty eyes don't drive us crazy
Himalayan megaquakes powered by elastic energy in Tibetan plateau, says U of Colorado study
Heavy smoking cuts women's chance of pregnancy — even with donated oocytes
Moon's Escaping Gasses Expose Fresh Surface
Transplanted photoreceptor precursor cells restore visual function in mice with retinal degeneration
A 20-year study finds no association between low-carb diets and risk of coronary heart disease
How the brain weaves a memory
Evidence that subliminal is not so 'sub'
Largest PSA bounce study eases worry of prostate cancer returning
Cholesterol screening a cost-effective procedure to extend life in Hodgkin's disease survivors
Study first: Over-expression of Cox-2 can predict prostate cancer outcome
Radiation heart dose from MammoSite compared to IMRT for left-sided breast cancers
Research finds shorter-course radiation treatment safe for breast cancer
Lymphedema risk greatly increased with boost of radiation to axillary nodes
New classification better identifies prostate cancer patients to benefit from hormone therapy
Rapidly rising PSA before treatment is key indicator of cancer spread
Why exercising muscles tire when needed most
November 08, 2006
Losing weight and reducing risk of diabetes: Diet and exercise work equally well
Scientists discover way to block growth of prostate cancer cells
Vaccination with embryonic stem cells prevents lung cancer in mice
Drug that interrupts a key stage of cell division shows promise for advanced solid tumors
Enzyme inhibitor produces stable disease in patients with advanced solid cell cancers
New research reveals hidden earthquake trouble spots
New report cites ethics and justice as critical in world's approach to climate change
Enzyme may hold key to new treatment of diabetic kidney disease
St. Joseph's provides tissue processing services to researchers in hopes of finding a cure
Research shows brain injury may occur within one millisecond after head hits car windshield
Spectacular dinosaur skull comes back to Alberta
Happy People Are Healthier, Carnegie Mellon Psychologist Says
Cold War caper revisted
An old discovery could boost ethanol production from plant fiber
Gene linked with mental illness shapes brain region, researchers find
American Thoracic Society publishes new statement on hepatotoxicity of antituberculosis therapy
Male contraception: One door opens, another closes
Common Ancestry of Bacterium and Plants Could be Key to an Effective New Treatment for Chlamydia
Carnegie Mellon study reveals that odor discrimination is linked to the timing at which neurons fire
Vaccine-producing 'plant-factories'
Children show strong preference for those smiled on by fate
Scientists use gene therapy to improve memory and learning in animals
Common cause of heart disease, diabetes may be treatable with malaria drug
Integrated approach to radiation therapy provides quality care for cancer patients
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy reduces side effects for cervical cancer
Intravenous gene therapy protects normal tissue of mice during whole-body radiation
Jefferson oncologists show less radiation just as effective in fighting brain tumor, saving hearing
A silent pandemic: Industrial chemicals are impairing the brain development of children worldwide
Focus on opticians shows chain store pricing policies can save independents
Individualized strategies needed for prevention of malaria in long-term travelers
Some factors related to heart function and linked with heart failure more common than believed
Systolic blood pressure level for patients with heart failure may help predict risk of death
Patients report fewer moderate and serious side effects with IMRT than with brachytherapy
Cost-benefit analysis: Combo treatment costs more, saves money later
Researchers link ocean organisms with increased cloud cover and potential climate change
November 07, 2006
Many weather factors needed for accurate climate change predictions
Team moves toward silent, eco-friendly plane
FSU study links anxiety sensitivity to future psychological disorders
Rare infections after medically induced abortions likely not drug-related
Study shows most ear infections host both bacteria and viruses
Researchers identify molecule that causes destructive lung inflammation in cystic fibrosis patients
Green Plants Share Bacterial Toxin
Cambodia moves to protect endangered bird
NRL sensor to measure natural airglow in the upper atmosphere
Why do we stick to our bad habits?
New way of tracking muscle damage from radiation
MRSA toxin acquitted: Study clears suspected key to severe bacterial illness
Plant studies reveal how, where seeds store iron
Accelerating loss of ocean species threatens human well-being
New brain-chemistry differences found in depressed women
New Treatment Strategy for the Prevention of Recurrent Depression
New Techniques Pave Way for Carbon Nanotubes in Electronic Devices
Comprehensive model is first to map protein folding at atomic level
Joining forces to predict tsunamis: Pan-European approach to disaster prevention
Eye-opening research provides important diagnostic tool for major childhood killer
Deakin University discovery could lead to new leukaemia treatments
Early Earth haze may have spurred life, says University of Colorado study
Natural compounds block autoimmune response in diabetes, arthritis
Doctors able to predict chance of breast cancer returning
Disparities in breast cancer treatment shown for women with disabilities
Intravenous chemoradiation effective for inoperable head, neck cancer; easier for patients, doctors
New radiation technique can greatly reduce painful skin burns in women with breast cancer
Radiation after surgery doubles survival time for some lung cancer patients
Household transmission of SARS: Lessons learned
Incontinence in women: No need to keep silent
Iron-deficient infants have lower cognitive scores at 19, especially in lower socioeconomic levels
Steroid users may be more likely to commit crimes involving weapons, fraud
Most US adults in favor of more balanced approach to sex education in schools
Children with higher intelligence appear to have reduced risk of post-traumatic stress disorder
Stress, childhood trauma linked to chronic fatigue syndrome in adults
Severity of diabetes is key determinant of heart transplant success
November 06, 2006
Children's belly fat increases more than 65 percent since 1990s
Better ways to cut a cake
Men with prostate cancer avoid radiation due to misconceptions
More than 6 months of hormone therapy doesn't help prostate cancer patients live longer
Novel experiment documents evolution of genome in near-real time
Mutant gene causes severe kidney disease in infants
Animal testing alternative has ticks trembling at the knees
IMRT versus 3D CRT for prostate cancer, new long-term data assesses side effects
3-D radiation treatment planning reduces feeding-tube use
Smokers have worse side effects from radiation treatment for prostate cancer
Toddlers learn complex actions from picture-book reading, says new research
Cells, dyes and videotape: Online scientific methods journal incorporates multimedia
Fossils from ancient sea monster found in Montana
Keeping cancer at bay: Long-term therapy in the fight against multiple myeloma
Researchers explore medicine in the final frontier
Alzheimer's disease diagnosed 100 years ago today
Space Sunshade Might Be Feasible in Global Warming Emergency
Rensselaer Researchers Developing Model To Predict Organizational Response to Extreme Events
Park your car and walk to store, school, work
Early-stage immune system control of HIV may depend on inherited factors
Signal protein shows promise for blocking tumor promoters in skin cells
Growth factor stimulates rapid extension of key motor neurons in brain
Penn researcher shows that DNA gets kinky easily at the nanoscale
Researchers study effects of Aricept in pediatric brain cancer survivors
Floating and Spiky
Report calls for using heated chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery to optimize patient survival
Link identified between age, cardiovascular disease
Z machine melts diamond to puddle
Neuron Cell Stickiness May Hold Key to Evolution of the Human Brain
A walk along an interface yields its mobility
November 03, 2006
Lungs try to repair damaged elastic fibers
Your genes may hold key to how sick you get from the flu
Researchers writing story of the 'alcoholic lung'
Newly discovered proteins associated with cystic fibrosis
Proteins may predict lung transplant rejection
Tiny worm provides model for the genetics of nicotine dependence
More human-Neandertal mixing evidence uncovered
Scientists: New phylum sheds light on ancestor of animals, humans
USC researchers closer to cure for multiple sclerosis and other myelin-related diseases
Plant studies reveal how, where seeds store iron
Common antacids could help keep gingivitis at bay
Doctors launch new effort to treat stroke more effectively
Major breakthrough in the mechanism of myelin formation
Rare transit of Mercury
NASA snow data helps maintain nation's largest, oldest bison herd
Pituitary hormone in menopause under study
Low folate diets found to increase risk of colorectal cancer
Using an activated-carbon filtering pitcher significantly reduces chemicals in tap water
Mayo Clinic researchers use magnetic attraction to improve stents, reduce blood clot risk
Heart catheters do not benefit patients
T-ray breakthrough could make detecting disease far easier
Backache beaten by good vibrations..?
Funnel in the eye: Signal focusing increases photosensitivity
Scientists identify a septic shock susceptibility gene
Reduced body temperature extends lifespan in study from the Scripps Research Institute
First global analysis of sexual behavior
Teenagers know about condoms ... so why don't they use them?
Multiple organ failure and malignant tumors main causes of death in ICU and hospital
Dartmouth study contributes to research addressing malnutrition and iron deficiency
U of M researchers invent 'flashy' new process to turn soy oil, glucose into hydrogen
Pulsating gels could power tiny robots
Quantum coherence possible in incommensurate electronic systems
Key to zebrafish heart regeneration uncovered
November 02, 2006
Intact tonsils triple risk of recurrent strep throat
Low levels of neurotransmitter serotonin may perpetuate child abuse across generations
Museum-fueled global study shows you can't judge biodiversity by its bird
St. Jude announces breakthrough in eye cancer treatment
Promising target for new atherosclerosis therapies linked to leukemia
U of M study shows treatment of periodontal disease does not decrease risk for preterm birth
Nap a day makes doctors OK, Stanford study finds
MRI analysis could prevent brain damage from stroke, Stanford study finds
Fossil is missing link in elephant lineage
Stunning Animations Illustrate Cutting Edge Research and Herald a New Era in Mathematics Visualization
Shift toward services industries won't end global warming
Jefferson scientists find tumor suppressor gene protects against pre-cancerous development
Federal government needs to take closer look at assisted living facilities
ASU researchers test antibacterial effects of healing clays
Healthier preemies and parents, thanks to a new early intervention program
Floating lovers count too — in the health of eagle populations
Old leaves need to die in time or they will bring a plant down
Researchers determine why wolves not dispersing as fast as expected in Yellowstone
More species in the tropics because species have been there longer
Study holds promise for new way to fight AIDS
Mechanical 'artificial hearts' can remove need for heart transplant by returning heart to normal
Microbes compete with animals for food by making it stink
Researchers teach computers how to name images by 'thinking'
Heel to heal
Grace under pressure: FSU researchers analyze the effects of stress on decision-making ability
U of MN researchers turn cord blood into lung cells
Childhood cancer survivors treated with radiation face increased risk of tumors later in life
UGA study finds that regular exercise plays a consistent and significant role in reducing fatigue, increasing energy
Predicting PET Imaging's Future: Diagnosing and Treating Diseases ASAP
Salt intake is strongly associated with obesity
End-of-life care can be improved
Study demonstrates improved health, survival in aged overweight male mice on resveratrol
Single molecule extends fat mice lives by reversing gene pathways associated with disease in obese
Identification of a key gene required for brain neural circuit formation
Global map shows new patterns of extinction risk
Antidepressants linked to lower child suicide rates
November 01, 2006
Laser treatment not effective in preventing vision loss for people with early AMD
New study finds amniocentesis safer for pregnant women
New dementia screening tool detects early cognitive problems missed by commonly used test
Regular follow-up important during antidepressant treatment
Unique estrogen receptor linked to metastatic breast cancer
HPV test is a better long-term predictor of cervical cell abnormalities than pap smear
Carefully monitored treatment can help two-thirds of those who suffer from depression
Information on bird flu cases poorly recorded, scientists say
A simple, noninvasive test measures survival time in adult pulmonary hypertension
Sildenafil prevents rebound pulmonary hypertension in infants
Jefferson scientists show gene reverts cancer genes to normal, predicts breast cancer prognosis
Light-sensitive photoswitches could restore sight to those with macular degeneration
MIT survey: Climate change tops Americans' environmental concerns
ew cancer-fighting virus kills invasive brain cells
Researchers show that veins stiffen as we age
High-tech research shows cocaine changes proteins and brain function
Antiprotons 4 times more effective than protons for cell irradiation
The CReSA is working on a new strategy to combat spongiforms
Shire investigational drug (SPD465) designed to reduce ADHD symptoms for up to 16 hours
Governments should act now to save threatened turtles
Breast cancer patients may benefit from new accelerated treatment
Periodontal therapy helps patients with type 2 diabetes
First sunrise on Hinode's instruments
Urban sprawl not cause of human sprawl
Bacteria could make new library of cancer drugs that are too complex to create artificially
Bone research that grows on you
The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology looks at effects of smoking cessation drug, varenicline
Trying to control pain can be a double-edged sword, say scientists
Newer approach urged in screening for aggressive prostate cancer
Constraint-induced movement therapy is effective in rehabilitating stroke patients
In most comprehensive study yet, two-week regimen helps stroke survivors regain arm control
Drug prescribed for migraines and seizures increases risk of kidney stones
White blood cells of cancer-resistant mice overwhelm natural defenses of cancer cells
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