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April 30, 2007

Cherries may help reduce metabolic syndrome and heart disease risk factors

Hearts of male and female rainbow trout are different

Scientists find new agent to fight genetic disorders -- Zorro-Locked Nucleic Acid



Exercise can cut coronary artery disease risk for some with MS

Green tea compound may be a therapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis

Reversing cancer cells to normal cells

Enhanced environment restores memory in mice with neurodegeneration

Study finds role of mid-brain in integrating heart and respiratory response to exercise

Does a peptide affect the heart's response to social isolation?

New animal study may explain why alcohol consumption increases breast cancer risk

When smell cells fail they call in stem cell reserves

Linking DNA and histone methylation

Unicellular microRNA discovery

Fat tissue-derived hormone leptin increases e-cadherin expression, obesity-breast cancer link noted

Chinese medicinal compound stops formation of cysts in polycystic kidney disease in lab

Correlation between bile duct obstruction and ductal cancer found

Green tea compound suppresses factors causing cartilage, bone destruction in arthritis

Scientists Find Missing Link to Understand How Plants Make Vitamin C

Aspirin may be less effective heart treatment for women than men

Ocean's 'twilight zone' may be a key to understanding climate change

NOAA announces next solar storm cycle will likely start next March

Nanostructures can pose big measurement problems

NIST measuring device aims to up hip operation success

New nanocomposites may mean more durable tooth fillings

Placing single nanowires: NIST makes the connection

Anti-dandruff compound may help fight epilepsy

Anti-fungal drug stops blood vessel growth

Satellites shed light on global warming

Leading toxicologist warns against new drug of abuse

Costs of treating arthritis on the rise nationwide, study finds

New test helps identify hepatitis C patients at high risk of developing cirrhosis

The brain is more adept at using the nose than previously realized


April 27, 2007

New test helps identify hepatitis C patients at high risk of developing cirrhosis

Gold nanoparticles help detect a toxic metal -- mercury

Revolutionizing Prosthetics 2009 Team Delivers First DARPA Limb Prototype

Researchers 'look into' plant cells to increase ethanol yields

Increasing survival of organ transplant patients by reducing time interval for transported organs

No data to support leaving small colon polyps in place

Vaccine to cope with viral diversity in HIV

Cancer scientists create 'human' leukemia process to map how disease begins, progresses

A revolution in the monitoring of unborn babies

Low dose aspirin does not protect women against cognitive decline

Climate catastrophes in the Solar System

New blood test can diagnose and monitor treatment of Parkinson's disease

Genome-wide search unearths surprising clues for diabetes and triglycerides

Landmark study highlights complex genetic risk factors behind type 2 diabetes

Researchers identify new genetic risk factors for type 2 diabetes

Scientists link volcanic eruptions that formed North Atlantic Ocean to ancient global warming

Minuscule molecules pack a powerful punch

Girls born with HIV infection at higher risk for cervical problems

Volcanic eruptions, ancient global warming linked

New mechanism identified for resistance to targeted lung cancer drugs

Mayo Clinic study finds heart transplant patients benefit from new approach to immunosuppression

Ocean's 'twilight zone' plays important role in climate change

Food cue-related brain activity linked to obesity?

How dogs don't ape


April 26, 2007

Drug therapy can reduce preterm births and decrease lifetime medical costs

Nanotechnology provides 'green' path to environmentally sustainable economy

Mayo Clinic study finds heart transplant patients benefit from new approach to immunosuppression

ISHLT membership explores expansion of computer modeling system for organ allocation

Rapid-fire pulse brings Sandia Z method closer to goal of high-yield fusion reactor

Global warming, Antarctic ice is focus of multinational workshop

MicroRNAs Can Be Tumor Suppressors

New Materials for Making "Spintronic" Devices

Short chromosomes put cancer cells in forced rest

Researchers making significant strides against diabetic retinopathy

New hereditary breast cancer gene discovered

Asymmetry due to Perfect Balance

U of M study shows no link between self-weighing and depression in women

Liverpool scientists work to improve water quality in Ghana

Commonly used pain medications do not prevent Alzheimer's disease

'No' doesn't always mean 'no'

Morphine Makes Lasting - and Surprising - Change in the Brain

How is the digitization of information impacting across the health service?

Young children with epilepsy seizures could benefit from animal model of disease

Researcher Finds Negative Effects of Colonization on Slash-and-Burn Farming Method in Western Borneo

Revamped experiment could detect elusive particle, physicists say

U of M researchers find ceiling height can affect how a person thinks, feels and acts


April 25, 2007

Water flows like molasses on the nanoscale

High insulin levels impair intestinal metabolic function

Mailman School of Public Health study shows smoking common during pregnancy

Satellites offer sunny outlook on understanding polar climate, with help of cloudy skies

New model describes avalanche behavior of superfluid helium

Moonlighting enzyme linked to neurodegenerative disease

FDA causes unnecessary scare about common painkillers

Scientists Unravel Clue in Cortisol Production

Hot flashes: Studies explore the role of genes, obesity and alcohol

Next-generation, high-performance processor unveiled at the University of Texas at Austin

Sea snails break the law

Ultrasound upgrade produces images that work like 3-D movies

Study shows hibernating bears conserve more muscle strength than humans on bed rest do

Key Found to Kill Cystic Fibrosis Superbug

Study of planarians offers insight into germ cell development

Stanford scientists make major breakthrough in regenerative medicine

Stem cell identity in culture may strongly depend on the cellular microenvironment

Everyday life in Pompeii revealed

Towards rational vaccine design

Replacement warhead program poses challenges for weapons complex

Astronomers find first habitable Earth-like planet

Study shows food preparation may play a bigger role in chronic disease than was previously thought

Hubble's 17th anniversary -- extreme star birth in the Carina Nebula

Turtles are loyal in feeding as well as in breeding

Common genetic variants linked with progression to advanced forms of AMD

Increase seen in pneumococcal infections not covered by childhood vaccine

HIV infection appears to increases the risk of heart attack

Sleep strengthens your memory

Researchers find level of special protein is critical to proper formation of muscles


April 24, 2007

Scientists discover new virus caused deaths of transplant recipients from single donor

Ireland Cancer Center researchers advance lung cancer treatment

The emerging fate of the Neandertals

Mosquito genes explain response to climate change

Antioxidant found in many foods and red wine is potent and selective killer of leukemia cells

How much nitrogen is too much for corn?

Bucky's brother -- The boron buckyball makes its debut

Theory predicts aging process in DVDs, plexiglas, other polymer glasses

How to Manage Forests in Hurricane Impact Zones

Everything starts with Recognition

Livestock interventions can protect lives, livelihoods

Kenya moves toward national food and nutrition policy


April 23, 2007

Nanotechnology offers hope for treating spinal cord injuries, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease

Prehistoric mystery organism verified as giant fungus

Earth's first rainforest unearthed

Biodiesel won't drive down global warming

Lean for life

Low vitamin D levels linked to poor physical performance in older adults

New report explores nanotechnology's future

Similar brain chemicals influence aggression in fruit flies and humans

Mayo Clinic discovers DNA repair as key to Huntington's disease

1 of life's most common compounds causes allergic inflammation

Study links faulty DNA repair to Huntington's disease onset

First demonstration of muscle restoration in an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Seat belt intervention shows many lives can be saved on China's roads

Resistance to anti-HIV drugs in Uganda developed due to drug supply problems

Scientist warns marathon runners: Water won't help you keep your cool

Brain networks strengthened by closing ion channels

Uganda's mountain gorillas increase in number

Research uncovers the significant benefits of remote monitoring

Dental X-Rays of carotid artery not enough to estimate stroke risk

Jefferson researchers want to learn if heart defect 'at heart' of some migraines

Will lemmings fall off climate change cliff?

Monkeys' ability to reflect on their thoughts may have implications for infants, autistic children

Gene study shows three distinct groups of chimpanzees

To understand the big picture, give it time — and sleep

XMM-Newton pinpoints intergalactic polluters

Susceptibility to Crohn's disease — an important new clue

Scientists find one reason why bladder cancer hits more men

Crane hatching marks a first for Smithsonian's National Zoo

UCLA scientists design new super-hard material


April 20, 2007

Fewer heart patients need antibiotics before dental procedures

Why some aphids can't stand the heat

UF scientists discover new genus of frogmouth bird in Solomon Islands

Novel drug preventing protein recycling shows potential for treating leukemia

Novel transfusion strategy for pediatric patients in intensive care

Jefferson researchers' discovery may change thinking on how viruses invade the brain

Global Earth Day broadcast to feature South Pole

Most patients don't need antibiotics before dental procedures

Plastic solar cell efficiency breaks record at WFU nanotechnology center

Counseling after suicide has no effect on grief, but helps prevent feelings of blame

Delirium could be prevented in a third of cases

Eating less salt could prevent cardiovascular disease

Iowa State astrophysicists provide the eyes for new gamma ray telescope system

New method predicts hip joint decay from chemotherapy

Green tea may help prevent autoimmune diseases

New deep-sea hydrothermal vents, life form discovered

Scientists track impact of Asian dust and pollution on clouds, climate change

Scientists unlock secret of what makes plants flower

UCLA/Toronto researchers unlock key to memory storage in brain

2-protein team would be lost without each other

UCR chemists identify organic molecules that mimic metals

Strawberry daiquiris — the extra-healthy cocktail?

Drinking heavily in college may lead to heart disease later in life

Risk and outcome similar for bypass surgery, drug-eluting stents

Molecular signature may identify cisplatin-sensitive breast tumors

Why cisplatin kills breast cancer cells when other drugs fail

Plant a garden to grow your kids' desire for vegetables and fruit, new SLU study suggests

Jefferson participating in global study to extend effectiveness of drug for Parkinson's


April 19, 2007

World first test potential to identify breast cancer patients who will react badly to radiotherapy

Scientists to track impact of Asian dust and pollution on clouds, climate change

Robotic surgeon to team up with doctors, astronauts on NASA mission

Smoking indicator of alcohol misuse

UAB study may lead to new therapies for binge eating disorder

UCSF launches study on treatment for prescription drug addiction

Racing neurons control whether we stop or go

Researchers find hepatitis A and hepatitis C attack same protein to block immune defenses

OHSU lab finds meth receptor that could lead to therapy

Map predicting spread of avian flu

LASIK for older adults

Cheaper, potentially better disease treatments expected from faster approach to developing therapeutic antibodies

Researcher Focuses on Pros, Cons of Antioxidants from Fruits and Vegetables

Depression: New therapy gives reason for hope

Difficult births in obese women due to uterus failure

IMS reaction to report on breast cancer incidence in 2003 in US

New method to directly probe the quantum collisions of individual atoms

Decrease in breast cancer rates related to reduction in use of hormone replacement therapy

Electronic displays that fit on clothing could power revolution in lighting

Mystery of fossilized trees is solved

Common algae helps illustrate mammalian brain electrical circuitry

Decrease in breast cancer incidence linked to drop in hormone replacement

Researchers find that childhood sarcoma increases risk of blood clots

How genetic malfunction causes a form of retardation

How the brain copes with shifty eyeballs

Researchers identify key gene that may be a marker of breast cancer metastasis

Discoveries thrust cancer-initiating stem cells into a larger role in cancer biology and treatment

UQ researchers identify thousands with curable high blood pressure

First nationwide child health and air pollution study commences

Promising treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder sleep disturbances

Research could lead to treatment for Alzheimer's disease


April 18, 2007

Amur leopard still on the brink of extinction, scientists say

Ethanol vehicles pose a significant risk to human health, study finds

Ames Laboratory researchers rethink zinc

New imaging approach promises insights into multiple sclerosis

Stem cells decrease ischemic injury and restore brain function

New undersea vent suggests snake-headed mythology

Twin studies reveal genetic components leading to cardiac and kidney disease

First ever study predicts outcome for limb-threatening infections in diabetes

NIH Launches Study to Assess Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents

Malaria-infected mice cured by 1 dose of new drug

New methods and tools needed to measure exposure to airborne nanomaterials

No-scalpel vasectomies by skilled surgeons may speed recovery

Post Oak Grasshoppers Emerging

UGA study suggests that lowering blood pressure following stroke may reduce damage

Robust time estimation reconciles views of the antiquity of placental mammals

Sleep enforces the temporal sequence in memory

Intravenous nanoparticle gene therapy shows activity in stage IV lung cancer

A change in the wind

Brief physician interventions have impact on problem drinking

Head and neck cancer vaccine targets proteins to create immune response

Pancreatic cancer vaccine halts progression of disease in some patients

Nutrients in certain vegetables may provide cancer-fighting benefit

Popular herbal supplement hinders the growth of pancreatic cancer cells


April 17, 2007

Bioluminescence at the service of a novel cerebral imaging technique

Researchers Setting Up Observatories to Examine Arctic Changes from Under the Ice

Johns Hopkins develops pancreas cancer risk model

Was Einstein right? Scientists provide first public peek at Gravity Probe B results

Change in neuroticism tied to mortality rates, researcher says

Climate change could trigger 'boom and bust' population cycles leading to extinction

Ebola outbreaks killing thousands of gorillas and chimpanzees

The cost of long tongues

University of Alberta researchers unravel intricate animal patterns

Researchers discover gene crucial for nerve cell insulation

Cetuximab and irinotecan combination increases survival in metastatic colorectal cancer

Cetuximab increases survival in advanced colorectal cancer patients, study shows

Study produces conflicting findings on the use of anti-anemia drug in cancer patients

Massey researchers induce cell death in leukemia

Geisinger launches extensive study on obesity and related liver problem

Rhode Island Hospital study identifies high-risk patient populations for MRSA carriage

Scientists find major susceptibility genes for Crohn's disease

Chromosomes tell tale of patient's risk for new, future cancer

Winter Flounder On The Fast Track To Recovery

MS patients not receiving medications to slow disease progression, research shows

Should primary care doctors assess safety of older drivers?

Massive coral death atrributed to earthquake

Study shows that indigenous people are not genetically prone to diabetes

Undergraduate paves way for NASA Mars mission

Study: Wireless sensors limit earthquake damage

UCLA engineers set new world record in generation of high-frequency submillimeter waves

Stem cells provide new tool for studying disease and identifying ALS drugs

Breastfeeding reduces risk of breast cancer for women who delay childbirth

Having elevated risk factors in young adulthood raises risk of coronary calcium later on

Ancient amphibians evolved a bite before migrating to dry land

UCSF brain tumor vaccine trial shows promising results

Obesity may be linked to middle ear effusions in children

Clinical studies evaluate potential treatments for mouth ulcers

Detection of melanoma by dermatologists linked with earlier tumor stage, higher survival rates

Penn researchers find treatment for MS also reduces vision loss in MS patients

Treatment costs fall and quality improves when patients use self-treatment tools

Pimp my meatballs — Collagen injections safeguard nutrients

Global Fund must fund salaries of health workers to deliver HIV, TB and malaria treatments

Rotavirus can spread beyond the intestine

Johns Hopkins begins aggressive screening for 'superbugs' in children


April 16, 2007

Eating cured meats frequently can lead to lower lung function and potential COPD

Scientists find major susceptibility gene for Crohn's disease

USC study identifies factors attributed to later stage cancer diagnosis

Enhancing chemotherapy's efficacy: new agent has synergistic effect with standard drugs

Mailman School of Public Health researchers report blood DNA can be early predictor of liver cancer

Researchers use smallest pipette to reveal freezing 'dance' of nanoscale drops

Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researcher finds mold by-product kills multiple myeloma

New imaging method shows whether treatment for advanced prostate cancer is working

Progress toward a targeted therapy for a specific form of leukemia

MicroRNAs as tumor suppressors

Study links breast cancer risk to epigenetic changes related to race, smoking and birth size

Novel antigen-cloning technique may boost efforts to develop a melanoma vaccine

Men who habitually consume alcohol more likely to have a sleep-related breathing disorder

'Night owls' report more insomnia-related symptoms

Investigational cancer drug targets critical proteins

Blame the brain for high blood pressure

Intravenous delivery of clot-busting drug still best intervention for ischemic stroke

Scientists Discover First Seafloor Vents on Ultraslow-Spreading Ridge

Iowa State physicist leads team designing detector for international particle collider

Study shows hope for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Breast cancer diagnosis from combined MRI-optics method

Microbes start immune response by sneaking inside cells

Hotter than expected neutron star surfaces help explain superburst frequency

Satellite images aid implementation of agricultural reforms

X-ray scattering techniques determine how dissolved metal ions interact in solution

LSU professor helps India prepare for impact of global warming

Consumer nail gun injuries spike

CO2 storage in coal can be predicted better

Fertilizers help Zimbabwean farmers to increase crop yields

Prepare CO2 capture and storage now for greater environmental benefit later

High-pressure chemistry in ultra small pressure cooker


April 13, 2007

Low education predicts lower quality of life for prostate cancer patients

NIST work enhances shop floor productivity

Quantum dot lasers — 1 dot makes all the difference

UCLA chemists design world's lowest-density crystals for use in clean energy

Gleevec decreases cancer recurrence for patients with primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Ancient T. rex and mastodon protein fragments discovered, sequenced

Aggie physicists unite with Ivy League to develop anthrax detection method

Quantum Secrets of Photosynthesis Revealed

Learning visual prosthesis at the Hanover Fair

U of M study shows physical activity reduces risk of hypertension in young adults

Treasure trove of fossils found in Kendall County cave

Where is the proton? Yale scientists discover footprints of shared protons

By airship to the North Pole — Zeppelin expedition will survey sea ice in the Arctic

Gene that governs toxin production in deadly mold found

Early-stage sperm cells created from human bone marrow

Soft tissue taken from Tyrannosaurus rex fossil yields original protein

Complex structure observed in Tonga mantle wedge has implications for the evolution of volcanic arcs

Major genetic study identifies clearest link yet to obesity risk

Link found between immune system and high plasma lipid levels

Analysis of rhesus monkey genome uncovers genetic differences with humans, chimps

DNA sequence of Rhesus macaque has evolutionary, medical implications

Bacteria control how infectious they become, study finds

Protein fragments sequenced in 68 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex

Third primate genome, the rhesus macaque, helps illuminate what makes us human

2 heads are better than 1: 2 dysfunctional DNA repair pathways kill tumor cells


April 12, 2007

School bullying affects majority of elementary students

MiniBooNE findings clarify the behavior of neutrinos

Liver regeneration may be simpler than previously thought

NASA aims to clear up mystery of elusive clouds at edge of space

Cornell researchers develop virus-size 'nanolamps' that could aid use of flexible electronic devices as sensors

Weizmann Institute scientists discover a key player in embryonic muscle development

Study finds drug helps PTSD nightmares

Long-standing neutrino question resolved

Assistive robot adapts to people, new places

Massive coral death attributed to earthquake

Rapid oral HIV test shows great promise according to MUHC-led research

Study pries into ovarian cancer's deadly secrets

Anti-wrinkle compound causes pathological reaction in skin cells

3 proteins may play important role in nerve-cell repair

Statistical Analysis of Complex data sets with Robust Statistical methods

Misclassified for centuries, medicinal leeches found to be 3 distinct species

Study of coastal disasters yields surprising findings, arresting images

Where has all the antimatter gone?

A new study of living cells could revolutionize the way we test drugs

Wired for sound: How the brain senses visual illusions

A genetic 'gang of 4' drives spread of breast cancer

New analysis says eradicating polio a better option than extended control of the disease

Global momentum for smoke-free indoor environments at tipping point

Massive gene screening points way to more effective chemotherapy

Genes set scene for metastasis


April 11, 2007

Space data unveils evidence of ancient mega-lake in northern Darfur

Mayo Clinic solves painful puzzle of UT ligament split tear in wrist

NASA predicts nongreen plants on other planets

Lithium Builds Gray Matter in Bipolar Brains, UCLA Study Shows

Ancient coral reef tells the history of Kenya's soil erosion

Eye diseases gave great painters different vision of their work, Stanford ophthalmologist says

Carnegie Mellon professors question advice for nuclear attacks

'Fusion' protein found by Johns Hopkins researchers

Different approach needed to protect brains of premature infants

Structural basis for photoswitching in fluorescent proteins brought into focus

OHSU surgeon implants donated tissue allografts

Misusing vitamin to foil drug test may be toxic; plus, it doesn't work

Carnegie Mellon P2P system promises faster music, movie downloads

University of Colorado instruments to launch on NASA cloud mission April 25

Little lifesavers — Nanoparticles improve delivery of medicines and diagnostics

Mystery spiral arms explained?

NASA data show earthquakes may quickly boost regional volcanoes

Stress may help cancer cells resist treatment, research shows

Scientists Implicate Gene in Vitiligo and Other Autoimmune Diseases

Surfing the blues — Internet questionnaire can accurately identify depression

New study zeroes in on the genetic roots of Alzheimer's

Fragile X, Down syndromes linked to faulty brain communication

Bypassing eggs, flu vaccine grown in insect cells shows promise

Guns in homes strongly associated with higher rates of suicide

Experimental flu vaccine appears promising in early tests

Study suggests use of stem cell transplantation is beneficial treatment of type 1 diabetes

Use of hydrocortisone reduces incidence of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery

Study fails to verify gene variations as risk factors for certain cardiovascular problems

Antibiotic stress, genetic response and altered permeability of E. coli

Do we need a paradigm change? Disputing coevolution in herbivorous insects


April 10, 2007

Chance of hysterectomy predicted by multi-year study

New study sheds light on long-term effects of logging after wildfire

Invasive Grass May Impede Forest Regeneration

Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer Surgery Can Improve Chemotherapy Outcomes

UCSD researchers discover variants of natural tumor suppressor

Learning from both ends of the stethoscope

Treatment of asthma: Stepping up treatment and also stepping it down

Mayo Clinic and IBM score significant advance in real-time medical imaging

PSA doubling predicts prostate cancer recurrence

RNA splicing factor implicated in ovarian tumor cell growth

MIT model helps researchers 'see' brain development

Arsenic in chicken feed may pose health risks to humans, C&EN reports

Jefferson scientists identify protein key to breast cancer spread, potential new drug target

CT imaging with use of novel contrast agent may predict heart attack in waiting

FSU anthropologist finds earliest evidence of maize farming in Mexico

Plastic with changeable conductivity developed by chemical engineer

Doctors aggressively treat early heart attacks, research shows

"Combination" Lyme Disease Vaccine Proteins Patented

How do the rules of immunity change during chronic infections?

Scripps research study shows humans and plants share common regulatory pathway

Trees to offset the carbon footprint?

Diabetes may be associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment

Smoking and caffeine inversely associated with Parkinson's disease

Cocoa, but not tea, may lower blood pressure

New guidelines to address growing obesity epidemic

Researchers question validity of many research meta-analyses

Managing and preventing obesity in Canadian adults and children

RAND study finds people who are severly overweight grow faster than other obese Americans

The sturdier sex? — Study by Pittsburgh scientists finds female stem cells work better

Tropical forests — Earth's air conditioner

Modified bone marrow cells can help recovery in an animal model of multiple sclerosis

Evolution of symbiosis


April 09, 2007

Study examines calorie restriction and glycemic load

Research explores herbal treatment for recurring urinary tract infections

Laser-cooling brings large object near absolute zero

High-resolution images herald new era in Earth sciences

PneuStep — MRI-safe motor makes robotic biopsies possible

Tai Chi boosts immunity to shingles virus in older adults, NIH-sponsored study reports

32-mile cable installed for first deep-sea observatory

Partners of cancer survivors at risk for depression

Deflecting damage: Flexible electronics aid brain injury research

Latest IPCC report highlights need for integrated climate/human behavior models

Combined imaging approach may provide better identification of difficult-to-diagnose brain clots

Washington University surgeon develops treatment for foot deformity

UC Davis study finds high arsenic levels in herbal kelp supplements

Slick and Springy: Brown Research Reveals Protein's Role in Joints

Survey off San Diego Reveals Details of Sand Movements

Penn study finds ICD devices offer heart patients life-saving benefits

Weak immune response critical to disease that causes most infant hospitalizations

Apple consumption during pregnancy reduces risk for childhood wheezing and asthma

Study demonstrates remarkable power of social norms

Networking around the clock

Row over study puts Korea's scientific community under scrutiny again

Leanest teens are biggest energy users and consumers

Heart attack death rates not higher at Iowa's rural hospitals

Females do best if they wait a while


April 06, 2007

Researchers move closer to switching nuclear isomer decay on and off

Scientists decode genome of oral pathogen

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Immunology Researchers Show Blood-Brain Barrier Damage Could Affect MS Severity

Study shows isolation of stem cells may lead to a treatment for hearing loss

Statins linked to lower risk of infection

UGA study finds physical, emotional burden of breast cancer lingers for older survivors

Ibuprofen puts high risk cardiac patients at risk

New standards could cut number of malnourished children on feeding programs

Opportunistic chlamydia screening 'not underpinned by sound evidence

Snowmelt monitored in the Baltic Sea watershed region in near real time

Biofuels: More than just ethanol

Moved by the State - the reality of modern day human migration in the northern Polar Regions

New studies link the environment to Parkinson's disease

Scripps research scientists identify new regulatory mechanism for critical protein signaling domain

New role for sugars: Research shows connections between sugar modifications in cells and cancer

Treatment-induced growth factor causes cancer progression

Better together: Bacterial endosymbionts are essential for the reproduction of a fungus

Delayed breeding is not necessarily costly to lifetime reproductive success

Dog DNA study yields clues to diverse size of breeds

Scientists must improve communication tactics, Science article proclaims

More flight than fancy?

Nanogenerator provides continuous power by harvesting energy from the environment

Mutation improves memory, may lead to memory-enhancing pill

Tumors stopped from spreading to new sites

Aspirin discovery may improve cancer treatments

Study of California's tobacco control study


April 05, 2007

Multiple myeloma clinical trial closes early

Cable laid for new deep-sea observatory

Dairy, Fruits and Veggies May Help Smokers Quit

Glucose triggers brain cell death in rats after hypoglycemic coma

Study links propensity toward worry to early death

New technology offers hope of safe MRI exams

FSU's Magnet Lab to build world's strongest magnet designed for 'neutron scattering' experiments

Research Shows Rapid Decline in Geriatric Medicine Studies

Seats Helped Ancient Greeks Hear From Back Row

Northwestern chemists develop new method for synthesizing anti-cancer flavonoids

ISU psychologists publish three new studies on violent video game effects on youths

Researchers at Penn study new airway bypass treatment to help emphysema sufferers breathe easier

Arctic sea ice narrowly missed record low in winter 2007, says University of Colorado team

Supernova Imposter Goes Supernova

Mediterranean diet wards off childhood respiratory allergies

Ibuprofen may boost chance of heart problems in high risk patients with osteoarthritis

Cold Spring Harbor Protocols highlights reliable methods for gene and protein analyses

Research finds that culture is key to interpreting facial emotions

Dust clouds in cosmic cycle

Aurora Space Exploration Programme's proposal mulls take off in May

Breakthrough MS treatment doesn't reach US patients

Plays promote prevention of drug abuse

Discovery in plants suggests entirely new approach to treating human cancers

A 'traffic light' for neurons means 'go' for improving brain research

Multivitamins improve birth outcomes among children born to HIV-negative women

3.2 Billion-Year-Old Surprise: Earth Had Strong Magnetic Field

Mechanism of nicotine's learning effects explored

Measuring the brain's 'rich switch'

Dieting does not work, UCLA researchers report


April 04, 2007

Slow but sure — Burned forest lands regenerate naturally

The global carbon budget — proper accounting means paying attention to inland waters

Weighing the financial risks of nuclear power plants

Drugs for Parkinson's disease may ease stroke-related disability

Researchers at Children's Discover Connection between Allergic Diseases and Autoimmune Diseases

Secondhand smoke proves to be no 'joke' on oral health

Jefferson scientists find rabies-based vaccine could be effective against HIV

Research Explains How Lead Exposure Produces Learning Deficits

Rare case of dental patient-to-patient hepatitis B virus transmission recorded

Transfusion expert urges wider use of filtered blood

Sandia researchers take new approach to studying how cells respond to pathogens

Tracking alien turbulences with Venus Express

Penn study points to new direction for pancreas cell regeneration

Cure for cancer one step closer

Fighting for their attention

Stop signs: Study identifies 'braking' mechanism in the brain

Effect of hormone therapy on risk of heart disease may vary by age and years since menopause

Media bias distorts details of past earthquakes

Timing of start of hormone therapy may have effect on risk of coronary heart disease

Combination treatment for migraine more effective than single medications

Study suggests some drug resistance to influenza B medications

Want to monitor climate change? P-p-p-pick up a penguin!

PSA is poor predictor of lethal prostate cancer

Combining therapies can improve survival for early-stage breast cancer patients

Blood sugar's manufacture limited by building blocks' supply

UCLA identifies new molecule involved in the body's processing of dietary fat

Biodiesel study targets cleaner air, cleaner engines

Flowers shape themselves to guide their pollinators to the pollen

Why are there so many more species of insects? Because insects have been here longer


April 03, 2007

UA scientists part of Supreme Court case on carbon dioxide emissions

Experts at Nevada develop technology to increase effectiveness of tsunami warning systems

Flexible electronics could find applications as sensors, artificial muscles

Rapid response was crucial to containing the 1918 flu pandemic

Laser Goes Tubing for Faster Body-Fluid Tests

Growth-factor antibody may treat chronic lung disease affecting premature infants

Engineers create 'optical cloaking' design for invisibility

NAU researchers find possible caves on Mars

Joslin study indicates insulin receptors play a critical role in promoting islet growth

Examination of radiation left from birth of universe could alter theories

A changing climate for protected areas

Elephant highways of death

Biofeedback treats one type of chronic constipation

Thioethers synthesis process

Delft researchers predict 'nanobattery' performance

Asbestos disease projections too low

Genomic test could help detect radioactivity exposure from terrorist attacks

Fewer children and teens received antidepressants following FDA warnings

Strokes may be associated with cocaine and amphetamine abuse

Combination of early detection, timely treatment hold promise for autism

Infants with autistic siblings may display early social, communication problems

Autism costs society an estimated $3M per patient


April 02, 2007

Kennedy Krieger Institute launches first national online autism registry

Genes found for successful smoking cessation

1-visit screening, prevention for cervical cancer holds promise

Weight gain in pregnancy linked to overweight in kids

New placenta screening for high-risk pregnancies

High-dose inhaled corticosteroid use for COPD could cut risk of lung cancer

Asthma incidence shows a 50 percent increase in fat people

Vaccine can help reduce frequent ear infections in children, research shows

Fat overrides effects of vitamin C

Gender linked to development of skin cancer

Study identifies multiple genetic risk factors for prostate cancer

Actigraphy is a useful way to assess and manage sleep disorders

New study in SLEEP finds that sleep disturbance increases spontaneous pain in women

Sleep quantity affects morning testosterone levels in older men

The MARSIS radar estimates the volume of water in the south pole of Mars

Selective amnesia — How a traumatic memory can be wiped out

The gigantic respiration of crystalline solids

The world's largest particle accelerator has been completed

Switching genes to overdrive improves muscular dystrophy symptoms in mice

Insects cultivate 'antibiotic-producing bacteria' in their antennae

New genetic biomarkers could predict coronary heart disease

To sleep, perchance to dream: New insight into melatonin production

New therapeutic insight into duchenne muscular dystrophy

Detecting poisons in nectar is an odour-ous task for honeybees

A sweet step toward new cancer therapies

Estrogen protects liver after traumatic injury

Traces of nanobubbles determine nanoboiling

Novel experiments on cement yield concrete results

Titanium dioxide — It slices, it dices ...

Cells selectively absorb short nanotubes

NYU scientists identify how development of different species uses same genes with distinct features

 
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