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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines October 2006
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October 31, 2006
Drug prescribed for migraines and seizures increases risk of kidney stones
Fathers influence child language development more than mothers
3-D ultrasound scanner could guide robotic surgeries
Staph vaccine shows promise in mouse study
MIT engineers probe spiders' polymer art
OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers potential new target for treating craniofacial pain problems
Deadly hypoxic event finally concludes
U-M study offers new perspective on nitric oxide signaling in rheumatoid arthritis
Mayo Clinic Cancer Center: Harnessing the measles virus to attack cancer
Three new lung tumor subtypes identified in DNA profiling study
Oral contraceptives increase risk for breast cancer in some women, meta-analysis finds
Insect population growth likely accelerated by warmer climate
Order of chemotherapy, radiation has no effect on breast cancer survival
Inventor helps grasslands go native
Scientists discover two-component lantibiotic with therapeutic potential
New species and new records of marine species discovered in NW Hawaiian Islands
Iowa State researchers improving plastics made from corn and soy proteins
Analysis of breast-cancer gene role offers promising target
Ohio University Researchers Discover Evolutionary Oddity in Flamingos
Hope remains for Alzheimer's sufferers
Phoenix rising: Scientists resuscitate a 5 million-year-old retrovirus
Hair samples show babies can be exposed to 'crystal meth' while in the womb
Faulty gene linked to prostate cancer risk
Regular exercise can stave off degenerative eye disease
Women testing negative for familial breast cancer gene still at increased risk
Connection between depression and osteoporosis shown by Hebrew University researchers
New cost-benefit model will aid efforts to conserve wilderness: UBC researcher
New drug helps hepatitis C patients start antiviral therapy
Regular exercise helps obese youths reduce, reverse risk for heart disease, study shows
Adults who go to bed lonely get stress hormone boost next morning
Test reveals effectiveness of potential Huntington's disease drugs
Researchers cast doubt on hypothesis that stigma fuels HIV epidemic
Developing better methods of 'blinding' doctors and patients in clinical trials
Towards predicting late-stage radiation toxicity
New mutation that causes atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome identified
Dementia on the rise in aging populations
October 30, 2006
Turmeric prevents experimental rheumatoid arthritis, bone loss, University of Arizona study shows
Test reveals effectiveness of potential Huntington's disease drugs
Making headway against hepatitis C: SLU study shows new drug combo effective in non-responders
Key molecular signaling switch involved in allergic disease identified
Many adults with psychiatric disorders may also have undiagnosed ADHD
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in ADHD phase 3 data presented
Study shows cognitive decline is often undetected
Profiles of serial killers have limitations
Bacterial 'switch gene' regulates how oceans emit sulfur into atmosphere
UWM research helps industry make stronger, lighter and cheaper alloys
Chemo drugs for treating breast cancer may cause changes in cognitive function
Unique imaging uncovers the invisible world where surfaces meet
UWM brain research supports drug development from jellyfish protein
DAYTRANA (methylphenidate transdermal system) provides individualized ADHD symptom management
MIT's pint-sized car engine promises high efficiency, low cost
Bee Genome Information Housed at Texas A&M University
Pediatrics study shows no link between juice and children's weight
Turning a nuclear spotlight on illegal weapons material
New hybrid microscope probes nano-electronics
Finding the right mix: A biomaterial blend library
Saving salivary glands from the collateral damage of radiation therapy
Scientists' cell discovery unearths evolutionary clues
Babies say 'thank you' as new research reveals breastfeeding boosts mental health
For crying out loud-pick up your baby
Breastfeeding boosts mental health
Learning global solutions to local problems
October 27, 2006
Prominent hypertension specialists question results of TROPHY study on hypertension
Scientists crack open stellar evolution
Scientists find gene target that may protect against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Three-in-one virus killer prevents common, often fatal infections
Women with mental disorders less likely to have mammograms
New study warns against linking ethnic identity to breast cancer genes
Key gene controlling eye lens development identified
New Study Has Important Implications for Influenza Surveillance
More than a meteor likely killed dinosaurs 65 million years ago
Novel laboratory model reveals clues to how blood starts clotting
Fat stem cells being studied as option for breast reconstruction
The first 3 Teslas magnetic resonance imager for research
New cancer drug hope
Receivers key to Galileo success
Industry tactics threaten to derail European alcohol strategy
Are influenza vaccines worth the effort?
South Dakota's abortion ban is a threat to women's health
Scientists develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease
New genetic analysis forces re-draw of insect family tree
Alloy of hydrogen and oxygen made from water
Penn physicists track the random walks of ellipsoids, test 'lost' theory of Brownian motion
Big Bang theory saved
UGA scientists discover bacterial 'switch gene' that regulates oceans' sulfur emissions into the air
Scientists find major susceptibility gene for Crohn's disease
Good information? It's not all about the brain
Erotic images prove useful in coaxing out unconscious brain activity
Professor analyzes nuclear receptors in bee genome
Immune Cell Communication, Cooperation Keys to Hunting Viruses, Jefferson Immunologists Show
October 26, 2006
New study indicates moderate exercise may protect against colds
In case of pandemic flu majority of Americans willing to make major changes in their lives
NASA satellite finds the world's most intense thunderstorms
Regular, moderate exercise reduces the risk of colds in postmenopausal women
Case Western Reserve University study links emotions in play and memories
Eye researchers develop new 3-D monitor vision test for children
Space radiation threats to astronauts addressed in federal research study
HFI-1 gene has key role in both oxygen sensing, heat shock pathway
Pioneering study looks at p53's role in tumor-stroma interactions
Earthquake swarms not just clustered around volcanoes, geothermal regions
Nevada Terawatt Facility makes important advancement in unraveling mysteries of fusion energy
Discovery of a molecular mechanism underlying limb architecture
Mouse DNA to aid biomedical research
Vitamin C and water not just healthy for people — healthy for plastics, too
Exposure to sunlight could reduce asthma
New behavior may use old genes
Research discovers oldest bee, evolutionary link
Biodiversity controls ecological 'services,' report scientists in comprehenisive analysis
Out of Africa: Scientists uncover history of honey bee
Scientists identify 36 genes, 100 neuropeptides in honey bee brains
Honey bee chemoreceptors found for smell and taste
Scientists find lamprey a 'living fossil'
Oldest complex organic molecules found in ancient fossils
Smoking cessation therapy may be harmful for ICU patients
Researchers use novel three-dimensional imaging technique
Yale journal identifies products that cause greatest environmental damage
October 25, 2006
'Virtual' colonoscopy considerably more expensive
Area creek studied for rangeland effects on water quality
Electronic chip, interacting with the brain, modifies pathways for controlling movement
VIP's importance to temperature regulation may be pre-empted by substance P
Women's skin tone influences perception of beauty, health and age
Cougar predation key to ecosystem health
Viral marker of human migration suspect
Trotting with emus to walk with dinosaurs
New theory for mass extinctions
Amazon River reversed flow
Soot from wood stoves in developing world impacts global warming more than expected
Hubble yields direct proof of stellar sorting in a globular cluster
Ultraviolet Light Reveals Secrets of Nanoscale Electronic Materials
Early Bronze Age mortuary complex discovered in Syria
New, hands-on science demos teach young students how volcanoes 'blow their tops,' spew lava
New fertility guidelines limit embryo transfers
Genetic variation impacts aspirin's effectiveness in preventing colon cancer, Dartmouth study finds
Killing brain tumors from within: A 'Trojan horse' approach
Naturally occurring enzyme can break down key part of Alzheimer's plaques
American research finds twins more likely to have premature menopause
Flu vaccine appears safe for young children
Behavioral and emotional problems common among children with developmental disabilities
Imaging experts perform cardiac scans by remote control
Remote-control MRI exam performed over the Internet
Mayo Clinic researchers recommend embryo transfer delay for at-risk women
Adolescent brains are insensitive to alcohol for a short time, but at great cost
Alcoholism may cause decreased density of neurons in the orbitofrontal cortex
The glutamate decarboxylase 1 gene may play a pivotal role in developing alcoholism
Heavy, chronic drinking can cause significant hippocampal tissue loss
Pulmonary hypertension discriminates by race, gender
Cell wall of pneumonia bacteria can cause brain and heart damage
ORNL launches trucks for nationwide DOE field operational test
October 24, 2006
Female pronghorns choose mate based on substance as well as show
Honey bee genome holds clues to social behavior
Mineral discovery explains Mars' landscape
Study suggests evolutionary link between diet, brain size in orangutans
New evidence of early horse domestication
Global warming and your health
Far more than a meteor killed dinos
Disappearing nest egg: Researcher studying declining numbers of macaws
Tiny 'housekeeper' crabs help prevent coral death in South Pacific
Gulf bay double whammy: Rising seas, dammed rivers
Stretching bone marrow stem cells pushes them towards becoming blood vessel
San Jacinto fault is younger than thought, rises in seismic importance
UGA study identifies North American wild bird species that could transmit bird flu
Popular ADHD drug safe and effective for pre-schoolers
Undergraduate Helps Discover Beautiful Quark Combinations
NASA Sun Satellites, With UNH Sensors Aboard, Poised to Launch
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Use New Imaging Technique To Discover Connection Differences in Brains of People With Autism
Depression symptoms less likely in kids with accurate self-perceptions
UCF professor drives scientific stake into the heart of ghost, vampire myths
Further evidence that moderate drinking reduces men's heart attack risk
Blue eyes - a clue to paternity
Diabetes gene carries similar risk to obesity
Scientists find a key to immune system's ability to remember
Steep oxygen decline halted first land colonization by Earth's sea creatures
Different strategies underlie the ecology of microbial invasions
Healthy men who drink moderately have reduced risk of heart attack
Adhering to clinical guidelines decreases blood clots in the elderly
Polycystic ovary syndrome more prevalent in overweight women
Anxiety disorders linked to physical conditions
Elderly men with low testosterone levels more likely to fall
October 23, 2006
New biologic treatment for tennis elbow may replace surgery for chronic sufferers
New lab mice pave way for novel studies of human infection
Geological feature key to finding, protecting tombs
Gene variation affects pain sensitivity and risk of chronic pain
Molecule discovered to be key to pain sensitivity
New genomic tests guide choice of chemotherapy in cancer patients
Two miles underground, strange bacteria are found thriving
Discovery about evolution of fungi has implications for humans, says U of M researcher
Mass extinction's cause: 'Sick Earth'
Researchers reveal mystery of bacterial magnetism
Insights into activity-dependent neuronal growth through RSRF-supported research
New biochip helps study living cells, may speed drug development
Living laboratory found on shoreline statues
Study offers innovative profile of enzyme that aids tumor growth
In early embryos, cilia get the message across
New study shows how genetic repair mechanism helps seal DNA breaks
Targeted tumor therapy: When antagonists do the better job
Canadian study demonstrates medical induction of labor increases risk of amniotic-fluid embolism
Boston University biologists discover amphibian eggs use defenses against water molds
HYPER-CEST MRI Breaks New Ground in Molecular Imaging
NASA and NOAA Announce Ozone Hole is a Double Record Breaker
Despite popular belief, the world is not running out of oil, UW scientist says
Making the connection between a sound and a reward changes brain and behavior
Asian Soybean Rust found in Virginia, but not a threat to current crop
Greenland ice sheet on a downward slide
Research team identifies human 'memory gene'
Research team identifies human 'memory gene'
Expect a Warmer, Wetter World this Century, Computer Models Agree
Fusion in the fast lane
Scientists prove that parts of cell nuclei are not arranged at random
NIAID scientists identify human protein that helps chickenpox and shingles virus spread
Beaked Whales Perform Extreme Dives to Hunt Deepwater Prey
Researchers map spread of pathogens in the human body
Immune system discovery could aid fight against TB
October 19, 2006
UT Southwestern tests new asthma medicine targeting vulnerable inner-city children
Temperament linked to onset of cancer and early death in female rats
Cancer stem cells linked to radiation resistance
Reporters struggle to cover comas in newspaper articles, Mayo Clinic study finds
Pleasure and pain: Study shows brain's 'pleasure chemical' is involved in response to pain too
Long-term ocean data confirm fishing puts species in 'double jeopardy'
U of M to help NASA 'follow the sun' — in stereo
ICON issues review of nanotechnology practices
Earliest fungi may have found multiple solutions to propagation on land, new study infers
Anesthesia choices for C-section lead to similar outcomes for mom, baby
New theory explains enhanced superconductivity in nanowires
Mammograms reduce breast cancer deaths, but increase overdiagnosis
Program aims to make reading easier, more fun, for children in China
Shorter nightly sleep in childhood may help explain obesity epidemic
Cigarette smoking impedes tendon-to-bone healing
Intelligent sensors gear up for real-time flood monitoring
How brain injury leads to seizures, memory problems
Stress fast tracks puberty
Stress triggers relapse in meth abuse, OHSU study finds
Intrinsic eye protein halts angiogenesis
The moon's south pole: Very high resolution, radar images find rocks abundant, but no ice sheets
NIST physicists boost 'entanglement' of atom pairs
Three-dimensional, miniature endoscope opens new diagnostic possibilities
Synchronous neuronal firing may underlie Parkinson's disease
Research links 'ecstasy' to survival of key movement-related cells in brain
Commercial fishing causes dangerous fluctuations in fish populations
How Rett Syndrome mutation targets the brain
Insight into dopamine role suggests new treatment pathway for Parkinson's
October 18, 2006
Molecular mechanism provides intra-cellular traffic signal
Grape seed extract halts cell cycle, checking growth of colorectal tumors in mice
New biomedical device uses nanotechnology to monitor hip implant healing, may reduce wait times
Researchers give name to ancient mystery creature
Gene linked to autism in families with more than one affected child
Ecosystem of vanishing lake yields valuable bacterium
Virtual Colonoscopy Effective in Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Study finds that students in voc-ed classes with enhanced math performed better on tests
New data hint at oncoming cocaine epidemic
Experimental vaccine protects mice against deadly 1918 flu virus
U of M identifies cell line that is resistant to retroviruses, including HIV
A natural chemical found in strawberries boosts memory in healthy mice
Biofuel cells without the bio cells
Potential New Therapeutic Target for Asthma, Allergies and Cancer
Portable 'lab on a chip' could speed blood tests
New MUHC study adds more evidence to clear measles mumps rubella vaccine as a risk factor for autism
PNAS study reveals why organs fail following massive trauma
Pediatric heart condition's origin, prevalence mirror adults
How ants find their way
Brain protein improves stroke symptoms in rats, even when injected after 3 days
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps children with obsessive-compulsive disorder
Hemorrhoid stapling has more long-term risks than surgical removal
Occupational therapy improves independence in stroke survivors
UT Southwestern recruiting patients for heart-failure device study
Pre-operative breathing training helps decrease risk of complications following bypass surgery
Heart transplant from organ donor with hepatitis C associated with decreased survival
New study shows the benefits of eating fish greatly outweigh the risks
Childhood cancer survivors may have low birth weight children
Bacteria increase risk of lower stomach cancer, decreases risk of upper
Widely prescribed diabetes drug falls short of promise, says new review
October 17, 2006
New dwarf buffalo discovered by chance in the Philippines
Women on hormone therapy regain emotion response
Asthma linked to soot from diesel trucks in Bronx
Researchers discover key mechanism by which lethal viruses Ebola and Marburg cause disease
Mass vaccination unnecessary in the event of a large bioterrorist US smallpox attack
Harmful Algal Bloom (Red Tide) Models and Forecasts to be Expanded in Gulf of Maine
HIV exploits competition among T-cells
Cause of nerve fiber damage in multiple sclerosis identified
New hope for children when leukemia treatment fails
Study: Antibiotic gives hope to patients with IBS
Preschoolers with ADHD improve with low doses of medication
DNA computing targets West Nile Virus, other deadly diseases
Listening to the sound of skin cancer
First direct evidence that human activity is linked to Antarctic Ice Shelf collapse
Radar opens new window into the ice for Antarctic scientists
GPs need to be prepared for flu pandemic
New study gives further hope that vitamin D can fight breast cancer
Study shows that targeted antibiotics lead to prolonged improvement in IBS symptoms
International pandemic influenza preparedness plans lack prioritization
Risk factors for developing complications from sleep apnea surgery
Early use of nicotine could increase susceptibility for life-long addiction
Older breast cancer patients may be under-diagnosed and under-treated
New guidelines for postoperative nausea and vomiting
Special chip provides better picture of salmon health
Potassium limitation, ammonium toxicity and amino acid excretion in yeast
Researchers stress the need to educate consumers about hazards of tire aging
Learning to live with oxygen on early Earth
Who should receive vaccines and antiviral drugs in the event of a flu pandemic?
Two-fold higher mortality from cardiovascular disease in older people with diabetes
Brain changes in patients with migraine
Simulation in a virtual combat environment puts surgical skills to the test
Lane departure warning systems help drowsy drivers avoid crashes
October 16, 2006
Computer-driven system reduces patient mechanical ventilation time significantly
Antioxidant protects against lung damage in silicosis
Research could lead to new treatments for birth defects
Discovery of post-stimulus activated release implies new mechanisms for dopamine release
Kidney damage after heart surgery on the rise
Jefferson scientists find high glucose before surgery raises risk of dangerous complications
Altered perception of reward in human cocaine addiction
Friendly bacteria in alcoholic milkshake could fight food allergies
Adolescent but not adult hamsters are more aggressive on low dose of fluoxetine
Gene involved in common birth defect also regulates skin biology
Social support improves mental health after a traumatic health care intervention
Human stem cells delay start of Lou Gehrig's disease in rats
New engineered drug may offer prolonged arthritis relief
Vax and Pax: Taking turns to build an eye
Brain regions do not communicate efficiently in adults with autism
Research holds promise for herpes vaccine
UI Researchers Studying Novel Therapy For Prostate Cancer
Duke researchers find physician resistance hinders diabetics use of cutting edge technology
Northwestern researchers develop bistable nanoswitch
Researchers discover mechanism that determines when detailed memories are retained
Giant Pandas See in Color
More Internet users may be taking phishing bait than thought
A salinity study in the Mobile Delta region
Marine life stirs ocean enough to affect climate, says FSU study
Complex meteorology at Venus
Researchers mimic lotus leaves for self-cleaning PV arrays, non-stick MEMS
Malaria: Efficacy of monotherapies in Cameroon
Software helps doctors calculate heart attack risk
Resistance and genetic sensitivity to sleeping sickness
Arthritis self-management does not reduce pain levels or GP visits
Concern over new rules on mobile phones in hospitals
NHS should not encourage commercial blood banking
Low doses of anti-depressant may help some women suffering from moderate-to-severe PMS
ASU discovery may aid counter-terrorism efforts
Comparing Chimp, Human DNA
Physicists make atomic clock breakthrough
After North Korea test, what can be done to reduce the growing nuclear threat?
October 13, 2006
Hopkins joins Ugandan researchers to study pediatric AIDS vaccine
Forsyth scientists find linkages between serotonin reuptake inhibitors and bone mass
Mayo Clinic study could lead to safer pesticides
Northern bogs may have helped kick-start past global warming
New method edges closer to holy grail of modern chemistry
Tissue Geometry Plays Crucial Role in Breast Cell Invasion
UCF, UCLA astronomers first to measure night and day on extrasolar planet
Molecular spintronic action confirmed in nanostructure
Fossilized liquid assembly: Nanomaterials research tool
NIST releases new standard for semiconductor industry
Effective booster shot a bit of good news against bird flu
New fertilizer SRM can help control heavy metal content
Penn researchers provide insights into how the immune system avoids attacking itself
Algae provide new clues to cancer
University of Pennsylvania Chemists Reinvent the Science and Industry of Making Plastics
Polarized particles join toolbox for building unique structures
First detailed pictures of asteroid reveal bizarre system
Binghamton University researcher makes major biofilm dispersion breakthrough
Leading reason for corneal transplants comes into focus
How can we make nanoscale capacitors even smaller?
NRC team uses new Quantum Technology to control molecules
Interstellar Weather Report: Day and Night Temps Measured on an Extrasolar Planet
Comparing chimp and human DNA
A new approach to the treatment of malaria in pregnant women in West Africa
Molecular 'signature' protects cells from viruses
Researchers make nanosheets that mimic protein formation
Embryo fossils reveal animal complexity 10 million years before Cambrian Explosion
Effective preventive drug against bird flu developed in the mouse
Mayo discovers protein as potential tactic to prevent tumors
Possible evidence of cell division, differentiation found in oldest known embryo fossils
UA researchers find smallest cellular genome
NASA'S live tropical sea surface temperature Web site gives climate, hurricane clues
Does missing gene point to nocturnal existence for early mammals?
We need better yardstick to measure digital divide, researcher says
October 12, 2006
Flies in a spider's web: Galaxy caught in the making
UT Southwestern researchers refocus studies on patients with HIV, hepatitis
New nationwide study will evaluate effect of antioxidants and fish oil on progression of AMD
UCF researchers' breakthrough may help industry create more powerful computer chips
Mouse tests predict drug response in relapsing pancreatic cancer patients
Cassini finds more rings highlighted by telltale small particles
Saturn's rings show evidence of a modern-day collision
Researchers Uncover a Novel Mechanism of Action of a Potential New Drug for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
Patchwork strategies may be best for restoring Texas rangelands
Harvesting Machine Driving Mesquite-to-Ethanol Potential
New Treatment for Post-Concussion Syndrome Pioneered at UB
Most important actors in the growth process of neurons identified
Study by Children's Hospital and Carnegie Mellon explains crucial deficit in children with autism
Researchers publish largest genome-wide study of prostate cancer in African American men
Nanoparticle Assembly Enters the Fast Lane
Rapid Sea Level Rise in the Arctic Ocean May Alter Views of Human Migration
Maths provides answer to airport security puzzle
The day LISA Pathfinder hung in the balance
Telemedicine robots help improve health
Internet of long-term benefit for depression
Structure of enzyme offers treatment clues for diabetes, Alzheimer's
Faster, more accurate tuberculosis test developed
Antipsychotic medications used to treat Alzheimer's patients found lacking
Few clues about African ancestry to be found in mitochondrial DNA
Orange juice beverage fortified with plant sterols lowers indicators of heart disease risk
Software tool helps protect Nation's drinking water: Now available in all 50 states
Of I robots go solar; new system could drastically reduce herbicide use
Study of NYC transit system noise levels finds daily rides can result in hearing loss
October 11, 2006
Have traits, will travel: Some butterflies travel farther, reproduce faster
Rising ocean temperatures, pollution have oysters in hot water
New hope for an 'untreatable' mental illness
Resident work-hour restrictions yield little improvement in perceived quality of patient care
Poultry consumption, handling are risk factors for antibiotic resistance in humans
UF experts: Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free
Sandia researchers develop contaminant warning program for EPA to monitor water systems in real time
UNH Researcher Uncovering Mysteries Of Memory By Studying Clever Bird
Innovative surgery corrects vision in kids with neurological disorders
Histamine tied to changes in blood pressure during exercise-recovery period
High-energy clamp simplifies heart surgery for atrial fibrillation
Key gene controlling kidney development found
Key to lung cancer chemo resistance revealed
New evidence finds an association between periodontal disease and stroke
Central American fires impact US air quality and climate
Spring in your step helps avert disastrous stumbles, scientists say
First Biodiversity Census of coral reef ecosystems in the NW Hawaiian Islands
Omega-3 fatty acids may slow down early Alzheimer's in some cases
Penn researchers find psoriasis patients at increased risk for heart attack
States that easily grant immunization exemptions have higher incidence of whooping cough
Smoking ban associated with rapid improvement in health of bar workers
Psoriasis associated with increased risk for heart attack
Dopamine imbalances cause sleep disorders in animal models of Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia
Scientists discover toxin that causes gastro disease
Forget basal body temperature — check out her clothes
Study reveals mechanism for cancer-drug resistance
October 10, 2006
Dust may dampen hurricane fury
Longer-lived rodents have lower levels of thyroid hormone
Ethnic variations in hormone levels may cause differences in breast cancer risk
MIT material stops bleeding in seconds
Seals protect brain, conserve oxygen by turning off shivering response on icy dives
Study reveals mechanism for cancer-drug resistance
A new way to treat colon cancer?
Controlling antibiotics and antibiotic resistance in hospitals
LOGIIC helps keep oil, gas control systems safe
Powerful genome ID method extended to humans
'Trapped wave' caused unexpected Dennis surge, scientists say FSU
OHSU eye doctor says laser surgery safer than contacts
Study IDs protein that inhibits HIV from growing in cell cultures
First major study of mammalian 'disorderly' proteins
Mayo Clinic discovers potential link between celiac disease and cognitive decline
Cincinnati Children's researchers publish findings on potential target for leukemia treatment
Teens half as likely to smoke if they are wise to subliminal messages in cigarette ads
Regular exercise, keeping weight in check reduces breast-cancer risk in postmenopausal women
Obesity tied to higher risk of complications in spinal surgery, Jefferson neurosurgeon finds
Researchers identify new weapon to fight deadly bacterial sepsis
Stroke symptoms common among general population
Vision and hearing loss often occur together in older age
Omega-3 fatty acids may slow cognitive decline in some patients with very mild Alzheimer's disease
Transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria linked to previous intensive care unit room occupants
Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease
Eating walnuts with high-fat meals helps to protect arteries against short-term damage
LIAI scientists make major advance in the fight against chronic virus infections
Sensory feedback during speech: The brain attunes to more than just sound
Pheromone from mother's milk may rapidly promote learning in newborn mammals
Archerfish tune their shots to universal properties of prey adhesion
Rescuing injured hearts by enhancing regeneration
Alcohol and high-risk sexual behaviors in Botswana
Burmese junta responding too slowly on HIV, TB, malaria and avian flu
Evolutionary harmony for stinkbugs and their gut bacteria: A perfect match
October 09, 2006
Naked mole-rat unfazed by oxidative stress
Read my lips: Not all fillers are safe for lip augmentation, rejuvenation
Drug may help women stop smoking
Everybody dance: The energy you use won't shorten your life
Compelling evidence demonstrates that 'Hobbit' fossil does not represent a new species of hominid
'Sewer gas' induces suspended animation without decreasing blood pressure
More than meets the eye
Breast asymmetry surgery improves quality of life, self-esteem
Some patients stop needing antidepressant medication after having plastic surgery
One-third of breast cancer patients unhappy with cosmetic outcome of lumpectomy
Breast reconstruction not as safe for obese patients
High blood pressure in kids linked with sleep breathing problems
Robotic whiskers can sense three-dimensional environment
HiRISE Camera on NASA orbiter gets detailed view of opportunity at Victoria Crater
New technology to speed up research into Huntington's disease
LSD treatment for alcoholism gets new look
Genes and diet linked to risk factors for heart disease
Prescribe exercise for older adults for better health
Hubble finds 16 candidate extrasolar planets far across our Galaxy
Consuming cola may up osteoporosis risk for older women
Blood cells linked to heart attacks, other inflammatory diseases
USC researchers discover breast cancer stem cells in bone marrow
Researchers develop technologies to devour food pathogens
Study Finds Plenty of Carbon Dioxide Storage Capacity Underground in Kentucky
A tumor suppressor that promotes cancer cell growth?
Child-proof: Brain mapping safer for children than previously thought, Hopkins study shows
Tabletop experiment yields bubbly surprise
New technique boosts by four times the size of a protein that researchers can analyze
Leveling the field for babies with persistent pulmonary hypertension
Methamphetamine: Use, as well as "meth mouth," on the rise
Tongue scrapers only slightly reduce bad breath
Pediatric HIV: Oral lesions are commonly associated with the disease
October 05, 2006
Researchers link Ice Age climate-change records to ocean salinity
Experimental ragweed therapy offers allergy sufferers longer relief with fewer shots
Rising temperatures will lead to loss of trout habitat in the southern Appalachians
Alaskans feel the heat of global warming
Jefferson Orthopaedic Surgeons Leading International Study of Timing of Spinal Surgery
Supernova radioisotopes show sun was born in star cluster, scientists say
Identifying the "Nuclear" in Nuclear Medicine as High Benefit
Ultrafast star escapes black hole
DNA highly-promising predictor for successful treatment of alcoholics
Fantastic Voyage: A new nanoscale view of the biological world
Scientists Show Drug Can Counteract Muscular Dystrophy in Mice
Black tea soothes away stress
Protecting virus offers instant flu protection & converts flu infections into their own vaccines
Discovery in the evolution of the immune system absorbing cells
Continued warming of the Arctic Ocean
Sequencing of the oyster mushroom genome
Can further studies lower the cost of preserving vision?
Ice Age North Atlantic temperatures, tropical oceans linked
Method could help carbon nanotubes become commercially viable
New allergy vaccine provides long-lasting hay fever relief after just 6 weeks of shots
Tiny Tampa Bay fish key to evolution of immune system
Study unveils how West Nile virus evades immune defenses, points to vaccine development
Arctic sea ice declines again in 2006, say University of Colorado researchers
Phase diagram of water revised by Sandia researchers
CSH Protocols publishes cutting-edge methods for analyzing complex molecular interactions
October 04, 2006
Williams Syndrome, the brain and music
Fisheries linked to decline in Galapagos waved albatross population
UVA studies potential target for skin cancer treatment
Report challenges common ecological hypothesis about species abundance
Three molecular triggers threaten leukemia patients
Studies identify food sources of disease and drug resistance
Chemical found in curry may help immune system clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's disease
'Killer' B cells provide new link in the evolution of immunity
Details of solar particles penetrating the Earth's environment revealed
Friends have greater sway on college students' beliefs on drinking behavior
Genome archaeology illuminates the genetic engineering debate
Technique to arrest urinary incontinence
Scientists debate the neurobiological underpinnings of amnesia
Optics tests for early Alzheimer's diagnosis make significant advances
NASA satellite data helps assess the health of Florida's coral reef
New gene linked to bipolar disorder
Humble shoelace tag carried more currency than gold on Columbus's travels
Ghengis Khan wonder berry could conquer heart disease
New prostate cancer marker helps identify men whose cancer is likely to spread
Effectiveness of certain antidepressants may be influenced by gene variations of individuals
Study identifies factors correlated with cerebral palsy
Screening program yields decline in sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes
Promising antiobesity drug fails to produce clinically meaningful weight loss
Food or its expectation sparks brain's hunger centers
Antibiotic treats lymphoma of the eye
Pooled data examines if SNPs add to breast cancer risk
Rare Domino Transplant Allows Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Surgeons to Save Two Lives With One Deceased Donation
Cracking the egg
Brief, high-dose steroid treatment offers extended relief to giant cell arteritis patients
Study recommends strategies for distributing flu vaccine during shortage
October 03, 2006
Double jeopardy: Obese smokers at higher risk of death
New wood-plastic composites to boost industry, help use waste products
Drug used for advanced cancer could cause exposed bone in jaw
Ohio University Researchers Create Improved Magnetic-Semiconductor Sandwich
Anthropologist challenges species identification of ancient child skeleton found in Ethiopia
OHSU researchers demonstrate how white blood cells cannibalize virus-infected cells
One-of-a-kind imaging probe reveals secrets useful for drug discovery
Alaskan storm cracks giant iceberg to pieces in faraway Antarctica
New study explores role of theater in Maya political organization
Foodborne pathogens hard to remove from produce, research is ongoing
How did bilaterally symmetric flowers evolve from radially symmetric ones?
A plan for reintroducing megafauna to North America
Rice's single-pixel camera takes high-res images
New study explains why hotter is better for insects
Negative effects of caffeine are stronger on daytime sleep than on nocturnal sleep
Cialis improves sexual function for prostate cancer survivors
Why don't all moles progress to melanoma?
Molecular atlas provides new tool for understanding estrogen-fueled breast cancer
How low should we go? Researchers find no clear evidence for ultra-low cholesterol targets
Super chow, laced with semi-synthetic vitamin E derivative, inhibited spread of cancer in mice
Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Increased Injuries as Teens
Study links receptor to stress-induced alcohol relapse
Study finds one in 523 children and adolescents have diabetes
Study offers new clues to brain-stomach interaction in overeating
Short episodes of manic symptoms may indicate bipolar disorder in some youth
Effects of new sleep medication appear unlikely to have potential for abuse or cognitive impairment
Second-generation antipsychotic medications appear to offer little advantage over older drugs
ADHD costly before and after diagnosis
Low birth weight infants may have cognitive and physical problems when they reach adolescence
Salmon farms kill wild fish, study shows
Association between neuroticism and risk for depression may be genetic
Resistance to chemotherapy in lung cancer, optimizing flu vaccination strategies
Gladstone investigators identify a new protective action for the powerful anti-HIV factor, APOBEC3G
Conflict over rearing young shapes breeding systems
October 02, 2006
Progesterone shows promise as treatment for traumatic brain injuries
Bypass surgery tops angioplasty for sickest heart patients
New study: Preterm birth causes one-third of all infant deaths
New blood tests aid detection of latent tuberculosis
Monoclonal antibody reduces exacerbations in asthmatics
Researchers estimate significant fatty liver disease in children
Fighting cancer with aspirin?
Osteoarthritis may be sign of faster 'biological ageing'
Stellar birth control in the early universe
Serotonin receptor: A rheostat in brain for emotion that may be linked to depression
Antibiotic inhibits cancer gene activity
Impaired gene helps nonsmall-cell lung cancer resist drug
New study in JCSM shows effective treatment for elderly insomniacs
New studies in the journal sleep focus on helping children, women sleep better
Scientists stop colon cancer growth in mice by blocking just one enzyme
Cloned mice created from fully differentiated cells, a milestone in cloning research
Gene key to taste bud development identified
Emergency tests focus on lab radioactivity analyses
Robot wheelchair may give patients more independence
Einstein's magnetic effect is measured on microscale
Thermal imaging shatters arousal gender gap myth
Using contrast enhanced sonography improves diagnosis of liver and spleen injuries
Many urinary stones can be treated without surgery
Study defines effective microbicide design for HIV/AIDS prevention
Bacteria discovery aids food production, water purification
University of Georgia researchers discover cell-wall carbohydrate that is crucial to anthrax bacterium
Hold the Hookah: Researcher warns against trendy tobacco use
Study identifies part of brain responsible for tone deafness
New treatment for severe malaria
UVA researchers find that hotel guests with colds can leave their germs behind after checkout
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