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December 28, 2007
Allergic reactions to gadolinium-based contrast agents are rare, study finds
New therapy reduces mortality in patients with severe COPD
Handling pesticides associated with greater asthma risk in farm women
LASIK works well, according to long-term study of highly myopic patients
Cost of glaucoma medications may impact treatment
Pilot error declines as factor in airline mishaps
New Research Tools Suggest Cancer And Other Diseases Are Too Complex For Easy Answers, Researchers Say
Cell-death receptor links cancer susceptibility and inflammation
Cone-Beam CT faster, potentially more accurate than conventional mammography
Treating oft ignored non-cancer health issues after cancer diagnosis prolongs survival
Taxol with avastin produces noteworthy results
Baumann lab identifies elusive telomere RNA subunit in single cell model
Overeating and obesity triggered by lack of BDNF
Copy number variation may stem from replication misstep
New plant study reveals a 'deeply hidden' layer of the transcriptome
Study maps life in extreme environments
Deep-sea species' loss could lead to oceans' collapse, study suggests
FOXO factor promotes survival of oxygen-deprived cancer cells
December 27, 2007
Subliminal messages can influence us in surprising ways
U of M researchers discover fast-acting cyanide antidote
Bevacizumab found to improve survival for patients with advanced breast cancer
Polarization technique focuses limelight
Brief intervention helps emergency patients reduce drinking
Stimulating muscles may improve musician's dystonia
Fight against hay fever and other allergies helped by new immune system discovery
How do you know whether you are male or female?
New clinical trial results show how personalized medicine will alter treatment of genetic disorders
High triglycerides, other cholesterol raise risk of stroke
Researchers show that fibrosis can be stopped, cured and reversed
Two 'noses' are necessary for flies to navigate well
Sea cucumber protein used to inhibit development of malaria parasite
Scoring system identifies MDS patients who have low-risk disease but a poor prognosis
Songbirds offer clues to highly practiced motor skills in humans
December 26, 2007
Photo-monitoring whale sharks
Brain imaging and genetic studies link thinking patterns to addiction
Why fish oil is good for you
Health coverage improves health and reduces major heart complications
New screening strategy for detection of chagas disease in children
Cognitive, genetic clues identified in imaging study of alcohol addiction
Poor Americans in the United States suffer hidden burden of parasitic and other neglected diseases
Breast cancer gene mutation more common in Hispanic, young black women, Stanford/NCCC study finds
Neglected tropical diseases burden those overseas, but travelers also at risk
Some types of temporary neurological problems associated with increased risk for stroke, dementia
Varying prevalence among ethnic groups of gene mutation that increases risk of breast cancer
Mutation may cause inherited neuropathy
Anthracyclines improve survival in HER2-positive breast cancer patients
Chemotherapy and tamoxifen reduce risk of second breast cancer
Lung cancer cells' survival gene seen as drug target
Study suggests some brain injuries reduce the likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder
Sleep chemical central to effectiveness of deep brain stimulation
Gold nanoparticle probes may allow earlier cancer detection
New Studies Confirm Chest Compressions Alone are Life-saving for Cardiac Arrest
Seeking to create better drugs, researchers chip away at how tuberculosis survives inside human defense cells
Can massage chairs or a vibrating mouse prevent computer-related injuries?
Major international study warns global warming is destroying coral reefs and calls for 'drastic actions'
Research on how plants transport sugars could be of critical importance in era of global warming
Freshly painted Arecibo Observatory returns to work, spies object associated with meteor showers
Mars rovers find new evidence of 'habitable niche'; perilous third winter approaches
Ireland Cancer Center researcher finds standard treatment for breast cancer not followed
ISU psychologists explore public policy and effects of media violence on children
Cancer stem cells: know thine enemy
MIT study: Workplace, community engagement key to interracial friendship
Translational research patented first experimental treatment against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
MIT, Harvard offer solution to Mars enigma
New Science Study Shows Institutionalized Children Fare Best in Foster Care
UT-ORNL researchers take step toward understanding superconductivity
ASGE offers guidelines on endoscopic treatment of dyspepsia
To curious aliens, Earth would stand out as living planet
Light powered platinum more targeted & 80 times more powerful than similar cancer treatments
Putting the brakes on bike thieves
Number of conflicts in the world no longer declining
December 21, 2007
Results promising for computational quantum chemical methods for drug development
Nonhospital health-care workers at substantial risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens
SLU researchers show how to stop muscle weakness caused by myasthenia gravis
Researchers solve first structure of a key to intact DNA inheritance
Scientists Find Good News About Methane Bubbling Up From the Ocean Floor Near Santa Barbara
Top 10 research advances include studies on genetics and stem cell research, stents
Cardiovascular disease death rates decline, but risk factors still exact heavy toll
A link between greenhouse gases and the evolution of C4 grasses
UC Riverside physicists contribute to state-of-the-art detector installed in Switzerland
International scientists tackle obstacles to treating brain disorders
UC Irvine scientists find new way to sort stem cells
The quest for a new class of superconductors
First Look at an Enzyme Target for Antibacterial and Cancer Drugs
Making hospitals safer from infection
Innovative model connects circuit theory to wildlife corridors
Certain diseases, birth defects may be linked to failure of protein recycling system
COROT surprises a year after launch
Sticky questions tackled in gecko research
A search for protection against chemotherapy cardiotoxicity
Metal Foam Has a Good Memory
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine researchers have evidence a vaccine against malaria will reduce infection and disease rates
The Midnight Ride of the CMS Tracking Detector
News from Earth's magnetic field
Nevada company, ORNL develop potential lifesaver
Study says 2000 tigers possible in Thailand
Status quo of the tsunami early warning system for the Indian Ocean
New insights into deadly heart rhythm disorder
Why exertion leads to exhaustion
Gloomy forecast for Nobel Direct after 3 years
Sea cucumber protein used to inhibit development of malaria parasite
U-M researchers reveal missing link in a heart disease pathway
December 20, 2007
Mental health linked to amputation risk in diabetic veterans
McGill researchers report breakthrough in rapid malaria detection
Tufts researchers update their food guide pyramid for older adults
Insurance status linked to cancer outcomes
Twins study shows genetic basis for face and place recognition
UCLA scientists working to create smaller, faster integrated circuits
Receptor protein appears to be key in breakdown of kidney filtration
Physician-Scientists Seek Solutions to Reproductive Problems Related to Chromosomal Variations
Loma Prieta Fault Not So Weak?
Squirrels Use Snake Scent
Earliest Stage of Planet Formation Dated
Why don't we get cancer all the time?
Hybrid semiconductors show zero thermal expansion; could lead to hardier electronics and optoelectronics
'Jekyll and Hyde' bacteria offer pest control hope
If you don't want to fall ill this Christmas, then share a festive kiss but don't shake hands
Researchers discover protein that controls bone growth
Elevated Carbon Dioxide Changes Soil Microbe Mix Below Plants
Domestic violence identified as stressor associated with smoking
Parents show bias in sibling rivalry, says study
iNOS expression may links chronic biliary inflammation to malignant transformation
Who is the arch-criminal in the development of hepatopulmonary syndrome?
Some temper tantrum styles may be associated with clinical problems in preschool children
St. Jude finds link between cellular defense processes, showing how cancer cells survive
Simple push filling wins crown in battle against tooth decay
Improving quality of life for indigenous peoples
Northwest hospitals unprepared for chemical emergencies
Premenstrual symptoms getting on your nerves?
Obese patients wait longer for kidney transplants, research suggests
Fragile X retardation syndrome corrected in mice
Microchip-based device can detect rare tumor cells in bloodstream
MIT corrects inherited retardation, autism in mice
December 19, 2007
Breath test can discriminate between a bacterial overgrowth and IBS
Traffic jam mystery solved by mathematicians
Widespread support for nonembryonic stem cell research, VCU Life Sciences Survey shows
Stanford's nanowire battery holds 10 times the charge of existing ones
Move over, silicon: Advances pave way for powerful carbon-based electronics
UT-Houston's Northrup and Colleagues Uncover Genetic Link to Spina Bifida
RNA interference therapy heals growth deficiency disorder in a live animal
Deep Impact extended mission heads for comet Hartley 2
Researchers train the immune system to deliver virus that destroys cancer in lab models
U of M researchers develop new online tool in fight against spread of HIV
Colon cancer screenings may not pay off and could pose harm to some
Intensive training post-spinal cord injury can stimulate repair in brain and spinal cord
Yale launches landmark VIRGO study of young women with heart disease
Simple strategy could prevent half of deadly tuberculosis infections
What's health care like in America's prisons and jails?
Frozen hair holds secrets of Yellowstone grizzlies
Evolution tied to Earth movement
Bangladesh to dramatically expand technology that doubles efficiency of urea fertilizer use
Family ties that bind: Maternal grandparents are more involved in the lives of their grandchildren
Safer, More Accurate Radiation Therapy for Expecting Mothers
Childhood exposure to disadvantaged neighborhoods negatively affects verbal ability
Researchers hope to provide chronic fatigue syndrome answers
Mutant gene identified as villain in hardening of the arteries
Cancer and arthritis therapy may be promising treatment for diabetes
Early surgical treatment contributes to better outcomes in gallstone pancreatitis cases
Study finds outcomes of high-risk cancer operations in 80-year-olds worse than reported
Link between chronic kidney disease and oxygen-deprived tissue
Unique porous copper structure enables new generation of military micro-detonators
Fetal surgeon shows for first time that laser procedure may treat vasa previa
Vitamin B12 function may be diminished by excessive folate
Final preparations for first human-rated spacecraft to be lauched from Europe's Spaceport
Dolphin 'therapy' a dangerous fad, Emory researchers warn
Efficiency of satellite telecommunications for civil protection agencies
Built-in exercise monitor predicts fitness
December 18, 2007
Color sudoku puzzle demonstrates new vision for computing
BMI criteria for obesity surgery should be lowered, UT Southwestern researcher suggests
The precise role of seminal proteins in sustaining post-mating responses in fruit flies
New property found in ancient mineral lodestone
UVA Reports Surprising Findings Related to Heart Protein, NKX2-5,
CSHL scientists identify and repress breast cancer stem cells in mouse tissue
Adult ADHD significantly impacts on social, financial and personal aspects of life
Overexcited neurons not good for cell health
MIT works toward engineered blood vessels
Hot spot on Enceladus causes plumes
Bacteria that cause urinary tract infections invade bladder cells
ASU researchers use NASA satellites to improve pollution modeling
Z-shaped incision enhances minimally invasive surgery
Pain treatment in the field: Good for soldiers' comfort and better for rebuilding troop strength
Recent studies confirm significant underuse of colorectal cancer screening
OHSU research suggests new strategy for protecting aging Americans against infectious disease
OHSU researchers reveal the science of shivering
Biochip mimics the body to reveal toxicity of industrial compounds
Poultry workers at increased risk of carrying antibiotic-resistant E. coli
Constipation most common cause of children's abdominal pain
Elderly at risk for physical disabilities exercise, improve physical function
Researchers at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System to study airway bypass treatment for emphysema
Prescription for an electronic revolution?
Antibiotic treatment targets difficult asthma
Brain malfunction explains dehydration in elderly
Monkeys can perform mental addition
Older antibiotic gains new respect as potent treatment for tuberculosis
MCG selected as RNA laboratory for worldwide diabetes study
New strategy to cut heart attack risk is effective in initial test
Robotic device appears useful for surgical removal of cancer involving the tonsils
Study examines factors associated with survival in advanced laryngeal cancer
Classifying indoor tanning behaviors can help physicians tailor prevention messages
Severe psoriasis associated with increased risk of death
Massage may help ease pain and anxiety after surgery
Agent orange chemical, dioxin, attacks the mitochondria to cause cancer, says Penn research team
For babies with heart defects, death risk is far lower at most experienced hospitals
New report estimates 12 million cancer cases worldwide
December 13, 2007
New clinical data shows chromium picolinate improves cognitive function
Tiny dust particles from Asian deserts common over western United States
NIH State-of-the-Science Panel Seeks to Dispel Stigma Associated With Fecal and Urinary Incontinence
Experts call for better research into link between women's hormones and mood disorders
New paper reveals nanoscale details of photolithography process
NIST imaging system maps nanomechanical properties
New technique could dramatically lower costs of DNA sequencing
Without its insulating ice cap, Arctic surface waters warm to as much as 5 C above average
UCLA engineering researchers capture optical 'rogue waves'
BGSU undergraduates to pilot groundbreaking genome project
Large earthquakes may broadcast warnings, but is anyone tuning in to listen?
Close relations exhibit greater agreement on the attractiveness of faces
Mayo Clinic article offers data about shingles virus
Ireland Cancer Center researchers advance stem cell gene therapy
Too much fructose could leave dieters sugar shocked
PET/CT Imaging Proves Golden for Detecting Cancer in Children
Blood Pressure Drug Telmisartan Shows Powerful Activity Against Stroke
Can interacting pathogens explain disease patterns?
Research unveils new hope for deadly childhood disease
Molecular pathway appears crucial in development of pulmonary fibrosis
Jefferson vascular surgeon heads national trial for torn aorta repair
Arctic expeditions find giant mud waves, glacier tracks
Earth's heat adds to climate change to melt Greenland ice
Genetic differences influence aging rates in the wild
Venlafaxine extended-release effective for patients with major depression
Light and sound -- the way forward for better medical imaging
Predicting growth hormone treatment success
Intensive care quality of sleep improved by new drug, reports study
How size matters
Wind power explored off California's coast
Building disease-beating wheat
Making gas out of crude oil
Truck-safe bamboo bridge opens in China
Deep-ocean drilling researchers target earthquake and tsunami zone
December 12, 2007
Active compounds found in Ganoderma lucidum fungus with potential to treat prostate cancer
USC researchers explore genetic causes for male infertility
UCLA study shows different areas of the brain respond to belief, disbelief and uncertainty
Fuel cells help make noisy, hot generators a thing of the past
More 'functional' DNA in genome than previously thought
Solving solar system quandaries is simple: Just flip-flop the position of Uranus and Neptune
Caught in the act: The dynamic dance of enzymes
3-drug combination 'extremely promising' as first-line therapy for multiple myeloma
New computational technique can predict drug side effects
New Tibetan ice cores missing A-bomb blast
Rising CO2 signals wetter storms for Northern Hemisphere, says CU-Boulder study
Researchers build new model of bio-exploration in central Asia
Exercise Testing May Help Predict Seriousness of Mitral Regurgitation
Scat sniffing dogs detecting rare California carnivores
NASA spacecraft make new discoveries about Northern Lights
Protein-Dependent "Switch" Regulates Intracellular Trafficking in Epithelial Cells
Neurotransmitters in biopolymers stimulate nerve regeneration
Scientists seek to assess the microbial risks in the water we drink
Greenland melt accelerating, according to CU-Boulder study
New model revises estimates of terrestrial carbon dioxide uptake
Kids more active when playground has balls, jump ropes, UNC study shows
Building blocks of life formed on Mars
Natural human hormone as the next antidepressant?
Brain stem cells sensitive to space radiation
Student identifies enormous new dinosaur
Does time slow in crisis?
Study finds gene linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Obesity reduces chances of spontaneous pregnancy in women who are subfertile but ovulating normally
Complex carbon picture clearer
December 11, 2007
Earth's magnetic field could help protect astronauts working on the moon
Hazy red sunset on extrasolar planet
Early Phase II results show bosutinib safe, effective for CML
UT Southwestern: Patients with mild Cushing syndrome may benefit from adrenalectomy
Massive dinosaur discovered in Antarctica sheds light on life, distribution of sauropodomorphs
Arsenic contamination lacks one-size-fits-all remedy
Researchers led by Penn vet uncover the delicate protein balance behind the immune system response
To catch a panda
Scientists develop new measure of 'socioclimactic' risk
Waterborne carbon increases threat of environmental mercury
Chemicals used as fire retardants could be harmful, UC-Riverside researchers say
When she's turned on, some of her genes turn off
Survey points out need for education for primary care physicians on rarely seen cancers
Patients, dentists differ on smile ratings, JADA study
MIT sorts cells with beams of light
Living longer with obesity means heavier burden for hospitals
For the fruit fly, everything changes after sex
New studies on cancer and schizophrenia, depression and heart disease, trauma and autism
To keep mouths safe, don't just wear a mouthguard; keep it clean
Abdominal fat distribution predicts heart disease
Children with sickle cell disease and silent strokes show some relief with blood transfusion therapy
Silencing small but mighty cancer inhibitors
Depression screening for cancer patients too often falls between the cracks
Vaccine shows promise in preventing mono
Using carbon nanotubes to seek and destroy anthrax toxin and other harmful proteins
Voyager 2 Proves the Solar System is Squashed
NASA Satellite Reveals Unprecedented View of Mysterious 'Night-Shining' Clouds
Methane from microbes: a fuel for the future
Food source threatened by carbon dioxide
Climate gas could disrupt food chain
Greenhouse gas from English streams
Nitrous oxide from ocean microbes
Scientists find how bacteria in cows milk may cause Crohn's disease
Morphine: a comfort measure for the dying or pain control for the living?
Ice Ages and rivers may have affected gorilla diversification
Light is shed on new fibre's potential to change technology
Far flung food: Europe's distant diets
Red sky at night -- astronomers delight
December 10, 2007
Physicians seek to improve the quality of sleep in ICU, researchers at UT Southwestern report
OHSU Cancer Institute research discovery opens new window to understanding chronic myeloid leukemia
Vaccine improves event-free survival for leukemia patients
Complete response with oblimersen combination improves survival of CLL patients
Dasatinib, Nilotinib show strong early results as frontline therapy for chronic myelogenous leukemia
Scientists discover new role for miRNA in leukemia
New study reveals for first time how BRCA1 mutations cause breast cancer
Neurons in the frontal lobe may be responsible for rational decision-making
ZOLINZA (vorinostat) in combination with bortezomib demonstrated clinical activity
Studies elucidate genetic links between cancer and schizophrenia
Study shows psychotherapy useful in treating post-traumatic stress disorder in early stages
Study finds first-ever genetic animal model of autism
New studies suggest brain overgrowth in 1-year-olds linked to development of autism
Study suggests nicotine addiction might be controlled by influencing brain mechanisms
Study shows new strategy for developing antidepressants
Research finds link between depression
Study finds brain differences in adolescents with mental illness
Studies find stable sleep patterns and regular routines may improve outcomes in bipolar disorder
Pathogens use previously undescribed mechanism to sabotage host immune system
Antibacterial chemical disrupts hormone activities
Nanotube-producing bacteria show manufacturing promise
New research may lead to better climate models for global warming
Mechanism for regulation of growth and differentiation of adult muscle stem cells is revealed
Research Reveals Secrets of Alcohol's Effect on Brain Cells
Cystic Fibrosis Proteins Photographed Interacting
M. D. Anderson research links diet, gardening and lung cancer risk
Is infant male circumcision an abuse of the rights of the child?
SECCHI team obtains images of the solar wind at Earth
Hinode: new insights on the origin of solar wind
Cleaner diesels thanks to laser light
Study points to possibility of blood test to detect lung cancer
December 07, 2007
New report on deforestation reveals problems of forest carbon payment schemes
High-tech helmets reveal new information about the impact of hard hits to the head
Most ancient case of tuberculosis found in 500,000-year-old human; points to modern health issues
Scotland's economy challenged by population trends
Fluoridated water for Queensland ... at last
Potentially Safe and Effective Therapy Revealed for Patients with Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Scripps research scientists discover chemical triggers for aggression in mice
St. Jude finds mechanism for faulty protein disposal
Finding the right words: Provider-patient discussions can help domestic violence victims speak up
Subliminal smells bias perception about a person's likeability
Protein protects brain against compound in lead poisoning, liver disease
Kids eat more fruits, vegetables when schools offer salad bar
Study of African traditional medicine will begin world-first clinical trial
Miscarriage myths persist despite prevalence of medical information
Free software brings affordability, transparency to mathematics
Tiny pest-eating insect fights fruit flies
Fresh-cut produce washing practices can minimize food-borne illness risks
Strawberry fields ripe for the picking
Doctors failing to diagnose HIV early in UK Africans
Patients Need To Know that Nuclear Medicine Procedures Can Trigger Radiation Alarms
PET and Bioluminescent Imaging Aid Evaluation of Stem Cells' Potential for New Ways to Treat Disease
CU-Boulder supercomputer simulation of universe may help in search for missing matter
New, rare and threatened species discovered in Ghana
'Hellish' hot springs yield greenhouse gas-eating bug
New software to aid early detection of infectious disease outbreaks
Testing time for instrument on Hubble's successor
Can Shopping Behavior Indicate Your Personality Type?
Scientists issue Bali climate change warning
Possible genetic predictor for response to lithium augmentation in depressed patients
MIT creates new oil-repelling material
A new approach to study flu drug resistance
Hinode reveals new insights about the origin of solar wind
Anticancer drugs might be of benefit to sickle-cell patients
Knowing how ketamine impairs brain circuitry may lead to new therapies for schizophrenia
December 06, 2007
Dam the Red Sea and release gigawatts
Dads break and fracture their children's bones more than moms
'Flying Fish' unmanned aircraft takes off and lands on water
Scientists identify gene that influences alcohol consumption
Pheromones Identified that Trigger Aggression between Male Mice
Did early Southwestern Indians ferment corn and make beer?
New study finds biodiversity conservation secures ecosystem services for people
Iowa State engineer develops laser technologies to analyze combustion, biofuels
UBC study may solve age-old mystery of missing chemicals from Earth's mantle
Breast MRI spots other cancers, may alter treatment plan
World's most endangered gorilla fights back
Herbal extract found to increase lifespan
Study questions impact of hemoglobin variations on mortality in dialysis patients
Energy Lab Sets Aggressive Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal
Mental health treatment extends lives of older patients with diabetes and depression
Astronomers find puzzling dwarf star with complex magnetic fields
A pain-free window into painful neuropathies
Transcranial magnetic stimulation: An effective treatment for depression
Vega main engine test in Kourou
SMART-1: Travel maps of the lunar north pole
Scientists strike blow in superbugs struggle
Latest Integrated Microbial Genomes (IMG) Data Management System Update Release
Major physics breakthrough in understanding supersolidity
Urologist uses Botox to treat debilitating condition
Smell experience during critical period alters brain
Diesel exhaust fumes affect people with asthma, finds study on London's Oxford Street
Respiratory infections linked to increased heart attacks and strokes
Reviewers agree on osteoarthritis of the knee
The fine line between stability and instability -- when do gas giants reach the point of no return?
Beating hospital yeast infection
The closest look ever at native human tissue
The aging brain: Failure to communicate
Overweight adolescents projected to have more heart disease in young adulthood
MIT: Missing protein may be key to autism
December 05, 2007
UT Southwestern urologist uses Botox to treat debilitating condition
World's most powerful MRI ready to scan human brain
Different anticoagulant regimens yield equal results
Smaller babies more prone to depression, anxiety later on
Protein controls blood vessel formation, offers new drug target
Bone marrow cell transplants help nerve regeneration
Scripps scientists develop new tests that identify lethal prion strains quickly and accurately
Pass the popcorn! Study finds that film enjoyment is contagious
Optimism isn't always healthy
A company's good reputation can be a bad thing
Study explores distinction between 'different' and 'uncool'
Holiday shopping: Choosing a favorite may increase the likelihood of purchase
Test-drive: Using a product before buying it changes what you want
Robotics lab helps stroke patients with recovery
Tel Aviv University gives preemies a fighting chance
Research forecasts increased chances for stormy weather
Transcendental meditation effective in reducing high blood pressure, study shows
Computer calls can talk couch potatoes into walking, Stanford study finds
Greater parental guidance suggested for noisy toy use
Stowers Institute's Hawley Lab identifies factors responsible for restart of meiotic cycle
Research Finds Allergic Children Exposed to Peanuts at Younger and Younger Ages Despite Recommendations To Avoid Until Age 3
Children's Hospital researchers identify molecular 'switch' that could save very young lives
It's not just a kid thing: Fluoridated tap water benefits older adults even more
Ethnic discrimination not only based on prejudice
HIV-infected infants respond poorly to childhood vaccination
Can fruit flies help treat stroke and transplant patients?
HATS off to combat asthma
Survey confirms Americans prefer root canal treatment by endodontists
Activating protein enhances average lifespan, limits age-related disease in mice
New hypothesis for origin of life proposed
Kidney donation after cardiac death may expand donor pool, research shows
Similar outcomes for patients with ACS treated with different anticoagulant regimens
Refuted claims from observational studies often persist despite strong evidence against them
Study finds fitness level, not body fat, may be stronger predictor of longevity for older adults
Some common treatments for sinus infections may not be effective
UBC astronomers discover how white dwarf stars get their 'kicks'
December 04, 2007
K-State researchers findings on E. coli
Why do high school seniors drink?
Studies review smoking among college freshmen and tobacco use by adolescents with ADHD
Exercising our immune system
New chimeric mouse model for human liver diseases, drug testing
Jefferson neuroscientists find early lead exposure impedes recovery from brain injury
Implications of the new HIV estimate for India
Genes identified that protect against heart damage from chemotherapy
Radiation flashes may help crack cosmic mystery
Choosing dry or wet food for cats makes little difference
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features innovative methods for embryology research
LA BioMed researchers find few emergency rooms fully equipped for pediatric patients
Toll of climate change on world food supply could be worse than thought
CU-Boulder technology used to identify unexpected bacteria in cystic fibrosis patients
Feinstein researchers develop new genetic method and identify novel genes for schizophrenia
UCSF Medical Center using newest high-tech tool for brain disorders
Best treatment identified to reduce deadly Staph infections
'Magma P.I.' unearths clues to how crust was sculpted
New map outlines risk of zebra mussel invasion
MIT sculpts 3-D particles with light
Beetle dung helps forests recover from fire
Fossils excavated from Bahamian blue hole may give clues of early life
UIC chemists characterize Alzheimer's neurotoxin structure
Rise in serious head injuries among snowboarders and skiers
Kids of depressed moms more prone to behavioral problems and injury
Workplace repetitive strain injury likely to be significantly overestimated
UM researchers find new marker to identify cancer stem cells
Child mental health experts issue psychiatric medication treatment guidelines for preschoolers
Got Sugar? Glucose Affects Our Ability to Resist Temptation
NRL generates, modulates, and electrically detects pure spin currents in silicon
Looking through the eyes of a mouse, scientists monitor circulating cells in its bloodstream
New smartpen and paper to help teach blind college students
Horphag's Prelox provides over-the-counter solution
Mapmaking for the masses
Compact, wavelength-on-demand Quantum Cascade Laser chip offers ultra-sensitive chemical sensing
Government of Canada calls on industry to participate in new biofuels initiative
December 03, 2007
Climate change predicted to drive trees northward
How to help baby like fruits and veggies
Were the first stars dark?
Using nanotechnology, UCLA researchers discover cancer cells 'feel' much softer than normal cells
Newly-identified exercise gene could help with depression
Lupus gene finding prompts call for more DNA samples
Mutant sperm guide clinicians to new diseases
Human embryonic stem cell -- derived bone tissue closes massive skull injury
Leading cause of death in 'preemies' might be controlled by resetting a molecular switch
Mental illness and drug addiction may co-occur due to disturbance in part of the brain
Natural compound in broccoli could treat devastating genetic skin disorder
Childhood sleep-disordered breathing disproportionately affects obese and African-Americans
Brain patterns of former anorexics reveal clues to disorder's lasting impact
DNA methylation shown to promote development of colon tumors
Study links blood transfusions to surgery complications in women
PDSS reliable in measuring impact of sleep disorders on teens' academic performance
Short, long sleep duration associated with increased mortality
Journal Sleep: Insomniacs are more likely to report a family history of the sleep disorder
Practice parameters discuss treatment for narcolepsy, other hypersomnias of central origin
Nurses working extended shifts, are tired at work and sleep little likely to drive drowsy
Altered sex hormone levels, higher body temp affects sleep quality in postmenopausal women
New study in the journal Sleep finds that sleep duration raises the risk for diabetes
Hazards of CT scans overstated
Nano-sized voltmeter measures electric fields deep within cells
Purdue researchers obtain a snapshot clarifying how materials enter cells
Aging improves parent, child relationships, research shows
Between water and rock -- a new science
Using fMRI to study brain development
Women with AIDS face cervical cancer threat
Helium isotopes point to the best sources of geothermal energy
Basque Country University researchers publish two articles in Nature on latest discoveries on Venus
Bowel cancer screening halves emergency admissions and cuts deaths
1 in 10 patients comes to harm while in hospital
Aurora Borealis breaks new grounds - and old ice
Jules Verne ATV given its 'wings'
Telemedicine: Health alert via satellite
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