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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines July 2007
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July 31, 2007
Hydrogen peroxide could cause absorbable sutures to come apart, UT Southwestern researchers report
Mayo Clinic study finds focused ultrasound treatment of uterine fibroids long term symptom relief
Screening MRI allows detection of more breast cancers in high-risk women
Imaging technique accurate in aneurysm detection and therapy planning
Hallucinations in schizophrenia linked to brain area that processes voices
Waters off Washington state only second place in world where glass sponge reefs found
MIT team building robotic fin for submarines
Disparities in infant mortality not related to race, study finds
Interactive 3-D Map in OR Can Better Guide Jefferson Neurological Surgeons Through the Brain During Procedure
Researchers think pink to produce 'green' solar energy
Penn study shows lower Cesarean rates associated with preventive labor induction
Research teams uncover risk genes for multiple sclerosis
Review Finds Potential Flaws in Voting Systems
Researchers discover pathway to cell size, division
Geisinger scientist seeks cure for Lou Gehrig's disease, creating device to find treatment
New aerogels could clean contaminated water, purify hydrogen for fuel cells
Study discovers link between increased white matter and poor motor skills in children with autism
New studies on goat milk show it is more beneficial to health than cow milk
Use of increasingly popular treatment for wound healing questioned
Impact on lungs of 1 cannabis joint equal to up to 5 cigarettes
Comparatively low levels of air pollution boost early death risk
Hopkins team develops first mouse model of schizophrenia
Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke raises blood pressure in infants
Africa: International volunteer impact small, but significant
Research shows NPD1 protects a key component of vision
Promising treatment target found in Hodgkin lymphoma
Genomics study provides insight into the evolution of unique human traits
Negative effects of plastic's additive blocked by nutrient supplements
Lithium and bone healing
Flip of genetic switch causes cancers in mice to self-destruct, Stanford researchers find
HealthGrades study: Bariatric surgery patients have fewer complications at high-volume hospitals
July 30, 2007
Mouse genome will help identify causes of environmental disease
Genetic finding sheds light on diseases causing blood vessel breakdown
Using stem cells to help heart attack victims
Risk genes for multiple sclerosis uncovered
Research links genetic mutations to lupus
After a decades-long search, scientists identify new genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis
Nature's weapon against nerve agents
Instant steam takes on MRSA
System to analyze beating heart stem cells could lead to heart attack treatments
Strains of laboratory mice more varied than previously thought
Frequency of Atlantic hurricanes doubled over last century, climate change suspected
First new multiple sclerosis gene found in 30 years
Study helps explain origins of cardiac fibrosis in patients with heart disease
New technique to 'see' and protect transplants successful in diabetic animal model
St. Jude study solves mystery of mammalian ears
Wild weather forces farmers to adapt
U-M scientist says Mars winds could pose challenges-but manageable ones-for NASA's Phoenix lander team
Prevent smoking to reduce risk of erectile dysfunction
Prenatal Stress Keeps Infants, Toddlers up at Night, Study Says
Two bacteria better than one in cellulose-fed fuel cell
SU Professor Works With International Researchers to Make Quantum Physics Discovery
Floods and fires across Europe captured from space
Seawater intrusion is the first cause of contamination of coastal aquifers
Nottingham centre to help UK to meet its carbon targets
Nottingham biosciences million pound injection
Report recommends off-site disposal of secondary waste
July 27, 2007
A new brake on cellular energy production discovered
Sexual problems of long-term cancer survivors merit more attention
Diabetes drugs increase risk of heart failure, research shows
Innovative Research Technique Reveals Another Natural Wonder in Yellowstone Park: A Unique, Photosynthesizing Life-Form
Severe trauma affects kids' brain function, say Stanford/Packard researchers
Smithsonian's National Zoo researchers use electronic eggs to help save threatened species
Discovery of 'hidden' quantum order improves prospects for quantum super computers
MicroRNA works with Ago2 protein to regulate blood cell development
Malt Liquor Linked to Marijuana Use Among Young Adults
Boston Univeristy bioengineers devise 'dimmer swith' to regulate gene expression in mammal cells
New study finds infant hearing test results may predict sudden infant death syndrome
Presence of wolves allows aspen recovery in Yellowstone
Brain Implant Being Studied at Jefferson Could Predict and Stop Epilepsy Seizures Before They Even Begin
New target for HIV/AIDS drugs and vaccines discovered
U-M researchers identify gene involved in breast cancer
Hepatitis C helicase unwinds DNA in a spring-loaded, 3-step process
New protein synthesis not essential to memory formation
Editorial: Weight and pregnancy
Proactive chlamydia screening is not good value for money
Hidden order found in a quantum spin liquid
Prescribing of antibiotics to children still at a level to cause drug resistance, warn experts
Killer electrons in space are now less mysterious
Gene expression pattern could lead to improved treatment of pediatric septic shock
Strength of connections between brain regions may affect an adolescent's response to peer influence
Teens can learn to manage their emotions
New clues to ozone depletion
Nanotech Clay Armour Creates Fire Resistant Hard Wearing Latex Emulsion Paints
Fossils older than dinosaurs reveal pattern of early animal evolution on Earth
The inside dope
More fish oil, less vegetable oil, better for your health
U-M team identifies gene that regulates blood-forming fetal stem cells
College science success linked to math and same-subject preparation
Survey finds many Americans believe unsubstantiated claims about cancer
Scientists find stem cell switch
July 26, 2007
NanoWaste needs attention of EPA, industry and investors
Can the tonsils influence oral HIV transmission?
FDA sees nanotech challenges in every product category it regulates
Unique Quantum Effect Found in Silicon Nanocrystals
Biologics valuable treatment option for patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Gene-transcription machinery seen poised for action, held in check until needed
Learning a second language -- Is it all in your head?
How to manipulate perceptual focus in advertisements
Why do people love horror movies? They enjoy being scared
Three-pronged nuclear attack
FDA Nanotechnology Task Force takes positive step forward
Carnegie Mellon scientists find key HIV protein makes cell membranes bend more easily
A new century of Alzheimer's disease research
Hand gestures dramatically improve learning
Korean mummies may provide clues to combat hepatitis B
Rising surface ozone reduces plant growth and adds to global warming
Resisting peer pressure: new findings shed light on adolescent decision-making
Scratch no more: Gene for itch sensation discovered
Air pollution link to clogged arteries
Steroid medications don't work in treating lower respiratory infections in children
Smithsonian Fragmentation Project threatened by Amazon Colonization Plan
Graphene oxide paper could spawn a new class of materials
UCLA study links air pollution to clogged arteries
Thousands of atoms swap 'spins' with partners in quantum square dance
Study points to new way to predict death risk from torn aorta
GPs antibiotic prescribing practices are still contributing to resistance
Obesity spreads through social networks
Obesity is 'socially contagious'
Advanced therapy offers cure for relapsed cancer patient
Detecting transmissibility of avian influenza virus in human households
July 25, 2007
Treating HIV-infected infants early helps them live longer
In a bug-eat-bug world, researchers are using a unique Chinese import to battle soybean aphids
Enzyme discovery sheds light on vitamin D
Faster-acting antidepressants closer to becoming a reality
Surprisingly, Chemists Find, Some Solvents Can Alter Chemical Bonds
Camera-shy deer caught for first time
Seeing colors -- New study sheds light on sensory system quirk
Anger, depression much higher among jailed teen girls than boys
My bad! Why we feel guilt in the first place
Researchers Produce Firsts with Bursts of Light
Monell researchers find metabolic defect in liver that can lead to obesity
New Model for Autism Suggests Women Carry the Disorder and Explains Age as a Risk Factor
Chandra catches 'piranha' black holes
Breast cancer and hormone therapy -- A looking-glass mirror?
New metal alloys boost high-temperature heat treatment of jet engine components
Radiation therapy combined with microsurgery shows promise for curing injured spinal cord
New diabetes report documents devastating effects in New York City
Survey of hurricane preparedness finds one-third on high risk coast will refuse evacuation order
Drug protects brain cells in Huntington's disease model, researchers find
Novel approach for rapid identification and development of malaria vaccines
Picky eating potentially perilous for bats
Barrow scientists make headlines for their research on fixational eye movements
Use of pulmonary artery catheter decreases substantially in US
ICDs effective in helping to prevent sudden cardiac death in patients with certain heart disorder
Use of hip protector does not reduce risk of hip fracture for nursing home residents
UC Irvine scientists unveil the 'face' of a new memory
Renewable energy wrecks environment
Success rates for prostate cancer depend on experience of surgeon
Additional mammogram readers improve breast cancer detection
Outcome of prostate cancer surgery depends on the experience of the surgeon
Eat fish -- especially if you drink high levels of alcohol
Drinking and driving -- Immediate removal of a driver's license saves hundreds of lives per year
Prenatal alcohol exposure alters brain activity in the frontal-striatal areas
Brief motivational interviews work best long term for college students sent to alcohol counseling
July 24, 2007
Scientists Discover New Way to Study Nanostructures
MIT Researchers work toward spark-free, fuel-efficient engines
Graphene nanoelectronics: Making tomorrow's computers from a pencil trace
Laser sets records in power and energy efficiency
UB Scientist Discovers Novel Iron-Copper Alliance
Study confirms that NSAIDs treatment can reduce colorectal cancer risk
N.C. A&T food scientist develops process for allergen-free peanuts
New algorithm matches any tumor cells to best possible anti-cancer treatments
Polymer opal films shed new kind of light on nature
U of M researchers discover new method to combat HIV
Brain's 'hearing center' may reorganize after implant of cochlear device
New joint replacement material developed at MGH put to first clinical use
Double trouble: Hopelessness key component of mood disorder
Unintended Pregnancy Predicts Feelings that Parenting is a Burden, MU Study Finds
Study Sheds Light on Why Humans Walk on Two Legs
Ethnicity plays a role in neonatal deaths
Diet and regular soft drinks linked to increase in risk factors for heart disease
Studies affirm need for influenza and measles vaccinations in HIV-infected patients
Limpets reveal possible fate of cold-blooded Antarctic animals
Do I know you? QBI researchers identify woman's struggle to recognize new faces
Scientists unravel feeding habits of flying reptiles
1 in 4 NYC adults has elevated blood mercury levels
Obese girls less likely to attend college
tudies assess blood clot prevalence outside hospital, prevention in hospital
Poor health literacy associated with increased mortality in the elderly
Low literacy equals early death sentence
Patients with TB should be more involved in decisions about their treatment
Male circumcision for HIV prevention and more
Patients with tuberculosis should be more involved in decisions about their treatment
Toxic milk
Back to the future: Mastodon extends the time limit on DNA sequencing
Did pterosaurs feed by skimming?
Neurons for numerosity: Parietal neurons 'sum up' individual items in a group
Effects of aging in stem cells
July 23, 2007
Sperm banking before treatment preserves fertility in young male cancer patients
Steroids, not songs, spur growth of brain regions in sparrows
Support groups don't extend survival of metastatic breast cancer patients, Stanford study finds
Medical students respond positively to simulated patient experience
Tightly packed molecules lend unexpected strength to nanothin sheet of material
Nicotine rush hinges on sugar in neurons
Groundbreaking research changing geological map of Canada
How do newcomers make changes in long-standing groups?
UCF, Holochip Corp. announce global licensing agreement for zoom lens patents
Adverse reactions of natural health products/drugs under-reported, study shows
Cancer research summaries
Better treatment for children with brain cancer
Investigating the causes of Parkinson's disease
One species, many genomes
By ice floe to the North Pole
Identified main genetic variants involved in response to HIV
New research provides hope for childhood cancer sufferers
Children's ability to describe past event develops over time
Young children's defiance toward mothers may be part of health development
UGA study explains why anti-smoking ads backfire or succeed
First genome-wide study of infectious disease opens new avenues for HIV treatment, vaccines
Number of published science and engineering articles flattens, but US influence remains strong
July 20, 2007
Researchers plumb mysteries of Antarctic Mountains
Improvement following ADHD treatment sustained in most children
High school theater program helped strengthen adolescents' emotional development
Status of adolescent peer groups plays role in understanding groups influence on early teen behavior
Early behavior problems appear to lead to peer rejection and friendlessness
Children's memory of long-ago events may be more accurate than previously thought
Probing biology's dark matter
Ice Age survivors in Iceland
U of M study identifies medication that helps people with obsessive-compulsive disorder
UC Santa Barbara scientists clarify molecular basis of interferon action
Molecular detectors may refine cancer treatment
Alternative farming cleans up water
Advice, devices ineffective in preventing worker back pain
New study challenges NICE guidelines on adolescent depression
New analysis puts cot death under scrutiny once again
Pediatric Ritalin Use May Affect Developing Brain, New Study Suggests
Protein pulling -- Learning how proteins fold by pulling them apart
MIT IDs link between brain tumor proteins
A new method of adult stem cell growth efficacious in treatment of disorders of the cornea
Scientists a step closer to understanding how anaesthetics work in the brain
Multi-gigabit wireless research could soon make wired computers and peripherals obsolete
Obesity found to be a risk factor for multiple myeloma
Mathematical model identifies genes which battle hepatitis C
Computers pass dosage test for thrombosis drugs
Antibody-altering protein found in developing B cells
New proteomics research promises to revolutionize biomedical discovery
Study links manic depression with brain tissue loss
Charting ever-changing genomes
New role for protein in fat cells may improve understanding of obesity and diabetes
Protein protects anti-cancer gene from chemical shutdown
New clue into how diet and exercise enhance longevity
Glaciers and ice caps to dominate sea level rise this century, says CU-Boulder study
Genomic analysis uncovers new targets for HIV vaccine
July 19, 2007
Charon: An Ice Machine in the Ultimate Deep Freeze
UD scientists invent novel hydrogels for repairing, regenerating human tissue
NJIT researchers develop inexpensive, easy process to produce solar panels
New tool to measure speeding nuclei is a fast-beam first
In evolutionary arms race, a bacterium is found that outwits tomato plant's defenses, Cornell study finds
Gene identified for Crohn's disease in children
Purdue-IU researchers explore new method for early disease diagnosis
Enzyme eliminated by cancer cells holds promise for cancer treatment
Intensive training of young tennis players causes spinal damage
Very young babies vulnerable to sudden death while seated
'Disquieting' slow down in heart disease deaths among under 55s
Nature's secrets yield new adhesive material
Gene variant increases risk of blindness
Researchers find specific statin significantly reduces Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease risk
Study reveals surge in male-factor infertility technique
Great expectations -- Study looks at why placebo effect varies from person to person
Simvastatin -- For hearts and minds?
Researchers discover gene responsible for Restless Legs Syndrome
Synthetic adhesive mimics sticking powers of gecko and mussel
Assessing levies for accidental by-catch, say researchers, could generate money to protect threatened species
UK scientists lift lid on genetics of coronary artery disease
Brain region central to placebo effect identified
PET scan shows during treatment if radiation is shrinking lung tumor, U-M study shows
Vitamin D deficiency: Common and problematic yet preventable
New research proves single origin of humans in Africa
Catastrophic flooding changes the course of British history
The future of biofuels is not in corn
Species detectives track unseen evolution
Looking for something? Surprising number of neurons help find it, research shows
July 18, 2007
The end of barroom brawls
X-ray satellites discover the biggest collisions in the Universe
Exercise, exercise, rest, repeat -- how a break can help your workout
Links between food cravings, types of cravings, and weight management
Harry Potter and the terrorist attacks
Protecting HIV patients from Hepatitis B virus
New ink sampling technique taking a bite of out time
UIC researchers evaluate lithium for pediatric bipolar disorder
New Research Seeks to Enhance Alternative Fuel Integration in Public Vehicle Fleets
Case closed: MIT gumshoes solve
Flavonoids in Orange Juice Make It a Healthy Drink, Despite the Sugar
Commentary highlights impact of food-cancer drug interactions
Foxes get frisky in the far north
Sequencing method yields fuller picture
Measles Vaccinations Need to be Repeated to Protect HIV-Infected Children
University of Pennsylvania engineers discover natural 'workbench' for nanoscale construction
Rapid-acting insulin analogues in diabetes mellitus type 1 -- superiority not proven
Study finds hereditary link to premenstrual depression
Monkeys don't go for easy pickings
Can heart tissue be regenerated?
Disease-free mosquito bred to disease-carrier can have all disease-free progeny
Progress in infectious disease surveillance but gaps remain, says Mailman School of Public Health
New particle explains odd behavior in cuprate superconductors
Malaria -- Effective insecticide-repellent synergy against mosquito vectors
Universal flu vaccine being tested on humans
Decoding mushroom's secrets could combat carbon, find better biofuels & safer soils
The UAB heads a European research project on proteases and pathological processes
Research study describes the role part of the brain plays in memory
CRESIB coordinates an international consortium to fight malaria caused by Plasmodium vivax
UCLA researchers show that culture influences brain cells
Better sleep may put Huntington's disease sufferers back on track
Ability to listen to 2 things at once is largely inherited, says twin study
Exceeding '5/day' guide for veggie, fruit intake doesn't reduce chance of breast cancer recurrence
Interventions during hospital stays can help motivate smokers to quit
Vitamin C offers little protection against colds
July 17, 2007
Accident-prone? Scientists link brain function to knee injuries
Metabolic syndrome -- don't blame the belly fat
Penn researchers identify new combination therapy that promotes cancer cell death
One giant leap for space fashion: MIT team designs sleek, skintight spacesuit
Scientists take next step in understanding potential target for Ovarian cancer treatment
Wobbly polarity is key to preventing magnetic avalanches on disk drives
Pediatricians say advice to obese kids and families falls on deaf ears
It's in their genes: Study of twins connects smoking addiction with major depression
Evidence found for novel brain cell communication
The origin of human bipedalism
NRL scientists demonstrate efficient electrical spin injection into silicon
Combating counterfeit Rx from China
Nano propellers pump with proper chemistry
New publication presents latest in HIV/TB treatment, research
Crystal structure enables tailoring of pharmaceuticals against asthma
Eye test causes severe lethargy in infants
New research provides hope for childhood cancer sufferers
Clues to future evolution of HIV come from African green monkeys
Poor sleep associated with cognitive decline in elderly women
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma On The Rise, VA/Brown Research Shows
Scientists isolate chemical in curry that may help immune system clear plaques found in Alzheimer's
Study finds HIV protease inhibitor drugs may adversely affect the scaffolding of the cell nucleus
Study shows no change in sense of taste after tonsil removal
Surgical technique helps to reanimate paralyzed faces
Rates of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma increase over 30 years
Certain type of colitis now more common, severe among hospitalized patients
Diabetics experience more complications following trauma
Study identifies energy efficiency as reason for evolution of upright walking
What determines the speed at which birds fly?
Older women with memory problems at increased risk for restless nights
First of its kind report on how children with brain tumors perform at school
Would you like fries with that?
July 16, 2007
Lower mortality rates associated with hospitals that rank highest on quality of care indicators
Kids with OSA: Marker for cardiovascular disease may also indicate severity of cognitive disability
Nasal cannula may be viable treatment for sufferers of sleep apnea
Study finds COPD patients taking inhaled steroids are at greater risk for severe pneumonia
Girls who complain about their problems at greater risk of developing anxiety and depression
Gene discovered for type 1 diabetes in children
Sports hernia repair surgery plus innovative rehab program helps athletes return to play
Outwitting pesky parasites
Manchester University helps with pharaoh DNA analysis
MIT IDs mechanism behind fear
Researchers discover key mechanism to emergence of deadly strep bacteria
Tumor painting revolutionizes fight against cancer
Throwing motion in young baseball players may actually protect shoulder
Sports hernia repair technique coupled with innovative rehabilitation program speeds return to play
Potential new target for cancer found
On target
Tennis elbow procedure demonstrates long-term success
Women and arthritis sufferers have poorer short-term recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery
Selenium Supplements May Increase the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
For Primates, Tourism Can Be Less Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys
Depression lingers for female heart attack victims
Mayo Clinic real-time 3-D ultrasound speeds patient recovery
Kinesiology's rodeo researcher creates international registry for cowboy catastrophic injury
On a Wire or in a Fiber, a Wave is a Wave
A question of trust
Geologists witness unique volcanic mudflow in action in New Zealand
Californians urged to help reduce spread of Sudden Oak Death
Nodal status is best predictor of outcome after neoadjuvant therapy for esophageal cancer
Chromosome glue repairs damaged DNA
The origin of perennial water-ice at the South Pole of Mars
Co-operation between GSF and clinic improves outlook for sarcoma patients: Effectiveness of local, deep hyperthermia proved in phase III study
China's demand for recycled wastepaper, a blessing and a curse for the world's forests
Research Finds Faster Grammar Skills in Children with Tourette's
July 13, 2007
ACMG recognizes progress made in newborn screening
Scleroderma Outlook Improves as Survival Increases
High blood pressure medication strategy proves effective in Hispanic women
Simulated crop provides answer to irrigation issues
Speed bumps less important than potholes for graphene
Aggressive efforts needed to curb maternal obesity
Fragmented Structure of Seafloor Faults May Dampen Effects of Earthquakes
Unraveling the physics of DNA's double helix
Adding folic acid to flour significantly reduces congenital malformations
Evidence underlying repeated courses of steroids for preterm birth is unsound
EPA foregoes opportunity to improve nanotechnology oversight
Laser used to help fight root canal bacteria: ADA Journal
Semiconductor membrane mimics biological behavior of ion channels
Context affects opinion about novel energy sources
Safer shipping by predicting sand wave behaviour
Friendly young people in particular drink under pressure
Economical and cleaner cars with lean-burn catalytic converter
Higher efficiency organic solar cell created by UCSB Nobel Laureate and research team
New lens device will shrink huge light waves to pinpoints
How plants learned to respond to changing environments
Researchers witness natural selection at work in dramatic comeback of male butterflies
New treatment model for HIV
Emotional memories can be suppressed with practice, new CU-Boulder study says
Trial examines diaphragm use in preventing HIV in women
One man's junk may be a genomic treasure
A walking robot goes mountaineering
July 12, 2007
Automated tailgating cuts pollution
Neoprene sleeve equal to knee brace during recovery from ACL surgery
Groin injuries averted by preseason injury prevention
Ago2 and hematopoiesis
Longest study finds reef fish need longer break
Arizona State scientists keep an eye on Martian dust storm
Benchmark Survey Shows that Giant Outer Extrasolar Planets Are Rare
Emission choices lead to starkly different futures for Northeast agriculture, says CU expert at briefing
First mouse lung transplants lay groundwork for new ways to prevent transplant rejection in humans
Evidence that up to 10 percent of human genome may have changed very recently revealed by CU researchers
New light cast on key chemical reactions in interstellar space
Some smokers have genetic predisposition to develop COPD, research shows
St. Jude study shows temporary improvement of tumor blood flow can improve chemotherapy
'Fat' tax on food could prevent 3,000 heart attack and stroke deaths every year
Tobacco industry efforts to derail effective anti-smoking campaigns
Antibody retards growth and induces death in liver cancer cells
Plants uptake antibiotics
New use for a cell toxin found to inhibit survival proteins in cancer cells
ESA's Envisat captures breath of volcano
Link between carbohydrate quality and vision loss is strengthened by new data
Network model predicts risk of death in sickle cell disease
Small molecules may explain psoriasis
New phenomenon in physics discovered on illumination of metal surfaces
Has science unearthed the Holy Grail of pain relief?
Water, water everywhere -- on an extrasolar planet
A stepwise retreat: how immune cells catch pathogens
Scaling up HIV prevention programs is cost effective
Researchers discover human embryonic stem cells are the ultimate perpetual fuel cell
Insights into anemia control in dialysis patients
Search for the water of life -- UCL astronomers find water on extra-solar planet
White blood cells are picky about sugar
July 11, 2007
Research team discovers gallstone gene
Piecing together the cyanobacteria puzzle
Antibiotics don't prevent future urinary tract infections, may cause resistance in future infections
UIC and Japanese chemists close in on molecular switch
Modified herpes virus keeps arteries 'free-flowing' following procedures
UCLA/VA develops tool to gauge quality of life of hepatitis B patients
Screening for behavioral health first step to getting treatment
Study shows cane sugar, corn sweeteners have similar effects on appetite
Study urges compensation-based approach to drug patent compulsory licensing
Boosting key milk nutrients may help lower type 2 diabetes risk
Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in the United States
Citrus greening continues to spread in citrus growing areas
Is milk thistle effective in cancer treatment?
Mild stress in the womb may worsen risk of cerebral palsy
Cicardian system suffers and protects from prenatal cocaine exposure
Scientists find brown fat master switch
Aphids make 'chemical weapons' to fight off killer ladybirds
Study provides new data about the laws governing embryo development in organisms
Class of medications may offer alternative option for treating type 2 diabetes
Anti-malarial drug may reduce risk of diabetes for patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Antibiotic treatment for children with UTI not associated with reduced risk of recurrence
Common rheumatoid arthritis treatment shows potential for diabetes prevention
FDA finds no strong link between tomatoes and reduced cancer risk
Kaposi sarcoma arises independently from multiple cells
Nearly 90 percent of babies receive recommended newborn screening tests
Insulin sensitizer also serves as energy-conserving signal to the brain
Viagra boosts heart performance and may save lives
Deakin University study finds no magic pill will solve all erectile problems
July 10, 2007
Researchers probe risks, benefits of folic acid fortification
Western diet linked to increased risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal Asian women
Illinois-based study of energy crops finds miscanthus more productive than switchgrass
Depression often untreated in Parkinson's disease patients
Internal Clock, External Light Regulate Plant Growth
Invisible gases form most organic haze in urban, rural areas
Significant new method developed for characterizing density wave features
Safety of new microbicide for HIV prevention to be tested in young women in US trial
Neutral evolution has helped shape our genome
Tomorrow's green nanofactories
Cosmetic surgery techniques can enhance thyroid surgery results
Study evaluates brain lesions of older patients
Satellite survey links tropical park fires with poverty and corruption
More muscle for the argument to give up smoking
Fossilized midges provide clues to future climate change
Loss of Hemlocks Will Affect Water Dynamics in Southern Appalachian Forests
UCSB researchers show how to make polymeric micro- and nanoparticles
Gene therapy eradicates pancreatic cancer in preclinical trial
Visual impairment associated with increased mortality risk
Smoking associated with lower Parkinson's disease risk
Study identifies characteristics of clinicians likely to order inappropriate prostate screenings
New way to target and kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria found
July 09, 2007
Low vitamin D levels may be common in otherwise healthy children
Size and positioning of floral anthers facilitates pollen collection by bees
Biocontrol of invasive water hyacinth contributes to socioeconomic and health improvements in Africa
Study identifies a common genetic risk factor for colorectal and prostate cancer
First all-African produced genetically engineered maize is resistant to maize streak virus
A gene that protects from kidney disease
Discovery about obesity drug helping scientists develop new cancer treatments
U-M, Israeli scientists report major advance in search for genes associated with colon cancer
Pumpkin: A fairytale end to insulin injections?
Hormone inhibitor promising for hard-to-treat prostate cancer
Double identities lie behind chromosome disorders
Analysis confirms benefits of combining trastuzumab and chemotherapy
Cancer-fighting virus shows promise in early clinical trial
Cholesterol drug hits diabetes with one-two punch, Tulane study says
Life elsewhere in Solar System could be different from life as we know it
Elevated CO2 in atmosphere weakens defenses of soybeans to herbivores
Research suggests fitness may reduce inflammation
Chronic fatigue: clues in the blood
Self-monitoring helps reduce high-risk behavior among HIV-positive people
Insight into neural stem cells has implications for designing therapies
Malaria-resistant mosquitoes battle disease with 'molecular warhead'
Protein's role in lipid absorption may be important to future weight-loss strategies
The new 'look' of superconductivity
MU Researchers Make Discovery in Molecular Mechanics of Phototropism
Young adults not at risk of suicidal behavior from antidepressants
Engineered Blood Vessels Function like Native Tissue
High-risk patients need better guidance on what is and isn't a heart attack
New heart disease risk score will help minimize health inequalities
Holograms make for better vision tests
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