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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines June 2007
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June 28, 2007
It's not too late to change -- lowering cardiac risk later in life
Turn off TV to teach toddlers new words
Early environmental exposure may accelerate age-related neurodegeneration
UCLA, Italian chemists move closer to solving Lou Gehrig's disease mystery
NASA airborne expedition chases climate, ozone questions
'CARS' imaging reveals clues to myelin damage
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers get closer to predict survivability for some cancer patients
New genetic test developed at Emory advances detection and diagnosis of muscular dystrophy
Support for chromosomal theory of cancer found in cancers' development of drug resistance
Mothers' second-hand smoke exposure linked to psychological problems for kids
Mothers' second-hand smoke exposure linked to psychological problems for kids
Researchers find gene that spurs development of the epididymis
New imaging technique could promote early detection of multiple sclerosis
Scientists Discover Role of Enzyme in DNA Repair
Autism theory put to the test with new technology
Antibodies protect mice from developing respiratory tularemia
Pairing Nanoparticles with Proteins
Neutron stars join the black hole jet set
A genetic factor predicts prognosis in brain tumor patients
Nepalese researchers identify cost-effective treatment for drug-resistant typhoid
Female iguanas pay high costs to choose a mate
Desertification: UN experts prescribe global policy overhaul to avoid looming mass migrations
SSRI antidepressants do not pose major birth defect risk
Men and women equally transmit genetic risk of MS to their children
Frequent brain stimulation in old age reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease
Computerized doctors' orders reduce medication errors
CSIRO scientists discover a new bat virus in humans
Sweden's early baby boom provides lessons for US
UCLA's Christopher Russell leads NASA's Dawn Mission, set for July 7 launch
June 27, 2007
Nanoparticles hitchhike on red blood cells: a potential new method for drug delivery
More than Just Bare Bones: New Research Suggests Emotions Can Affect Recovery from Hip Surgery
Drugs used to fight cancer-related bone problems boost odds of jaw- or face-bone disease
Cord blood may preserve insulin levels in children with type 1 diabetes
First study transplanting angina patients' purified stem cells shows safety and symptom relief
Adding folic acid to bread could help in the fight against depression
Weizmann scientists discover a new line of communication between nervous system cells
Biotech breakthrough could end biodiesel's glycerin glut
Carnegie Mellon U. chemists advance organic semiconductor processing
NASA's Swift Sees Double Supernova in Galaxy
Community Oncology Explores Pitched Debate Over Anemia-Fighting Drugs
Gene deficiency is a protective barrier to obesity
Too little scope for development in today's aircraft technology
A small leak will sink a great ship
A new system for collaboration in cell communication
Frog molecule could provide drug treatment for brain tumours
Weight management program cuts diabetes risk, improves BMI in overweight children
Increasing physical activity with a little boost
Emergency Department Guidelines Enhance Quality Patient Care
Several tons of uranium and a town called Colonie
Nepalese researchers identify cost-effective treatment for drug-resistant typhoid
Chronic conditions in children will pose future health and welfare challenges
Place of death shifting for children with complex chronic conditions
Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of severe health problems as adults
Among youth in US, whites have highest incidence of diabetes
Weight management program improves body fat levels, diabetes risk factors for overweight children
Nanoparticles carry chemotherapy drug deeper into solid tumors
Bisphosphonate treatment is associated with jaw bone problems
Sentinel lymph node biopsy is associated with breast cancer rates
Which came first: Primates' ability to see colorful food or see colorful sex?
June 26, 2007
More than 80% of patients manage to stop discomfort from tinnitus and can lead a normal life again
Gene variant increases risk for alcoholism following childhood abuse
Greenhouse gas burial
Ultrasound proves safe alternative to biopsy in some breast masses
Meditate...to Concentrate: Penn Researchers Demonstrate Improved Attention With Mindfulness Training
Penn researchers report that gene therapy awakens the brain despite blindness from birth
Shoulder tapping -- U of M study finds young men more willing to purchase alcohol for underage youth
A new technique for building nanodevices in the lab
Improper consumption of acidic foods could lead to destroyed enamel
Down in the mouth?
U. of Colorado study shows desert droughts lead to earlier annual mountain snow loss
New genetic marker characterizes aggressiveness of cancer cells
Substance in tree bark could lead to new lung-cancer treatment
MIT researchers reverse symptoms in mice of leading inherited cause of mental retardation
Scientists identify first gene linked to scoliosis
Gender may play role in recovery from pneumonia after ozone exposure
Scientists call for global push to advance research in synthetic biology
Pneumonia leads list of causes of hospital re-admissions after stroke
Demonic possession and miraculous healing
Further legitimization of fibromyalgia as a true medical condition
Study finds connection between teenage violence and domestic violence
Study finds estrogen therapy gives aging brain cells a boost
Gut check: Tracking the ecosystem within us
Scripps research study links chronic methamphetamine abuse and cardiovascular disease
Obesity associated with a lower risk of tuberculosis in older Chinese population
Personal disclosures by physicians are common, may disrupt patient care
SARS survivors recover from physical illness, but may experience mental health decline
Portion-control dishes may help obese diabetics lose weight
Commonly prescribed antidepressants associated with lower bone density in older men and women
Poverty and environment billions could be wasted
March of the giant penguins
Human-like altruism shown in chimpanzees
Intensive-care patients with alcohol problems are more likely to require mechanical ventilation
June 25, 2007
Women's mortality rates for cardiovascular disease differ widely among hospitals
Can you hear me now? Stem cells enhance hearing recovery
Students with symptoms of mental illness often don't seek help
Why a Rocky Mountain high?
Omega-3 fatty acids protect eyes against retinopathy, study finds
Trial Supports Use of Marker to Predict How Pancreatic Cancer Patients Do After Surgery, Jefferson Surgeon Finds
Alzheimer's drug based on Purdue-designed inhibitor begins clinical trials
18-year-old Singaporean student to present stem cell research paper at conferences in US and UK
New nano-method may help compress computer memory
Software enhancement of breast MRI scans help radiologists reduce false positives
New vaccine prevents CMV infection and disease in mice
American Thoracic Society publishes new statement on pulmonary function testing in children
CERN announces new start-up schedule for world's most powerful particle accelerator
Taking animals out of laboratory research
Neuroblastoma expert reviews progress and challenges in fighting difficult pediatric cancer
Modified mushrooms may yield human drugs
Lancet study shows gene therapy for Parkinson's disease is safe and some patients benefit
New compound effectively treats fungal infections
Experts predict Tamiflu could halve the pandemic influenza death toll versus no intervention
Questions over drugs to prevent heart complications during surgery
Targeting key proteins of carcinogenesis
Pregnancy Nausea/Vomiting May Indicate Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Explorers to Use New Robotic Vehicles to Hunt for Life and Hydrothermal Vents on Arctic Seafloor
Catching waves: Measuring self-assembly in action
Vaccines help kick drug habits
Antarctic icebergs: unlikely oases for ocean life
Northern forests less effective than tropical forests in reducing global warming
K-State researcher examining why common anti-inflammatory drugs harm intestines
EPA ozone pollution standards 'unhealthy for America,' says American Thoracic Society president
Mathematics reveals genetic pattern of tumor growth
Researchers isolate new risk marker for overweight children
June 21, 2007
Omega-3 supplements affect Alzheimer's symptoms
The smallest piece of ice reveals its true nature
Invertebrate immune systems are anything but simple, conference finds
Research links childhood social skills and learning abilities
3-D ultrasound scanner provides in-depth view of the brain
Researchers pit novel version of common virus against cancer
Scripps research scientists show protein accelerates breast cancer progression in animal models
Scientists demonstrate high-performing room-temperature nanolaser
Inside the mind of a suicide bomber
Prey not hard-wired to fear predators
Electric fish conduct electric duets in aquatic courtship, Cornell neurobiologists discover
On-farm research shows farmers can use less nitrogen to save money and reduce environmental impact
Computer modeling could help chlorine-hungry bacteria break down toxic waste
Arctic ocean history is deciphered by ocean-drilling research team
Major increase in federal research needed to determine size of US coal reserves
Male circumcision overstated as prevention tool against AIDS
Welcome to the world of haptics for industrial applications
Arizona State University geophysicists detect a molten rock layer deep below the American Southwest
Hepatitis B drug can compromise HIV treatment
Study: Donated embryos could result in more than 2,000 new embryonic stem cell lines
Another step toward a liquid telescope on the moon
More women than men having mid-life stroke
Estrogen use lowered one risk factor for heart disease among some younger postmenopausal women
UN issues analysis of global investors' sustainable energy 'gold rush'
UW-Madison engineers develop higher-energy liquid-transportation fuel from sugar
Autism-related proteins control nerve excitability, researchers find
More than half of infertile couples may be willing to donate unused embryos to stem cell research
Estrogen therapy in younger postmenopausal women linked to less plaque in arteries
Postmenopausal hormone therapy and coronary disease -- the truth of the matter
June 20, 2007
Millennium development goals: Are we on track?
Giant magnetocaloric materials could have large impact on the environment
In 'Spontaneous' Liver Cancer, Researcher Sees a Cure
How Enzymes Work: UB Chemists Publish A Major Discovery
NJIT professor says certain home shapes and roofs hold up best in hurricane
Link between obesity and enlarged heart discovered by University of Arizona researchers
1-step breast cancer treatment combines radiation, surgery
Brain's voluntary chain-of-command ruled by not 1 but 2 captains
FISH on a chip offers quicker, less costly cancer diagnosis
Researchers track snakes to study populations, behavior
UF geographer: New tools to forecast hurricane rainfall inland
Computer models suggest planetary and extrasolar planet atmospheres
Scientists ponder plant life on extrasolar Earthlike planets
Dietary calcium is better than supplements at protecting bone health
St. Jude shows gene test not needed if cancer drug given in low doses
Weizmann Institute scientists develop a general 'control switch' for protein activity
Severe human bite wounds are 12 times more common in men
Coffee drinking protects against an eyelid spasm
1 in 100 11-year-olds use drugs to enhance performance in sport
Children of smokers have 5 times higher levels of a nicotine toxin
Curbing the obesity epidemic
Study identifies 5 genetic themes key to keeping stem cells in a primitive, flexible state
Turn-ons and turn-offs for neurons
Obese heart attack patients are more likely to survive after treatment than normal weight patients
Studies identify more effective treatment for malaria control during pregnancy in Africa
Family structure size could affect breast cancer risk prediction accuracy for BRCA gene testing
Virtual Qumran sheds new light on Dead Sea scrolls discovery site
Nanotube Adhesive Sticks Better Than a Gecko's Foot
June 19, 2007
Archaeologists rescue clues to ancient kingdom from the rising Nile
Climate models consistent with ocean warming observations
Fat fish put obesity on the hook
Promising protein may prevent eye damage in premature babies
Scientists report study results from 'stealth' tsunami that killed 600 in Java last summer
Does Stimulant Treatment for ADHD Increase Risk of Drug Abuse?
Bacterial pneumonia patients at increased risk of major heart problems
UCF Nanoparticle Offers Promise for Treating Glaucoma
Gannet population under threat from global warming
Discovery of the oldest adornments in the world
Autistic children could learn through stereotypes
How 'memory' T cells curb the spread of viruses throughout the body
Fever after smallpox vaccination tied to individual genetic variations
UI anthropologist, colleagues discover remains of earliest giant panda
Researchers discover 'acquired' DNA key to certain bacterial infection
Changes in chromosomal constitution of preimplantation embryos suggest caution in genetic screening
Human genetic 'deserts' are teeming with significant life
Researchers identify protein pathway involved in Parkinson disease development
Evidence lacking to guide treatment for sudden hearing loss
Bariatric surgery appears to be safe for carefully selected older, Medicare patients
Clot-dissolving agent may be beneficial in treatment of severe frostbite
Endosome-mediated signaling in plants
Prostate specific antigen: A review of PSA use in screening for prostate cancer
Multidisciplinary approach to treatment of heart attacks a success
Restricting hospital-based services during SARS outbreak had modest impact
Reconstructing the biology of extinct species: A new approach
Autistic children recognize stereotypes based on race and sex
Arctic spring comes weeks earlier than a decade ago
Women with diabetes left behind in drop in death rates
PINK1 protects from Parkinson's
June 18, 2007
Alzheimer's-associated enzyme can disrupt neural activity in the brain
Potent possibilities for parasite attack
Gene responsible for common hearing loss identified for first time
Children born after PGD as healthy as those born after conventional IVF treatment
Mutating the entire genome
Noninvasive screening in early pregnancy reduces Down's births by 50 percent
Ancient Etruscans were immigrants from Anatolia, or what is now Turkey
Ultra deep sequencing identifies HIV drug resistance at early stage
Vehicle emissions monitoring validates inspection program and offers policy insights
The kapok connection -- Study explains rainforest similarities
Newspaper Articles on Organ Transplantation Mostly Positive, Study Shows
Gum Disease in Postmenopausal Women Linked to Oral Bone Loss
Marine phytoplankton changes form to protect itself from different predators
Infectious diseases experts issue blueprint to avert
Increased alcohol intake associated with decreased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
Smoking, low levels of education and glucose tolerance increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Bone erosion reduced by denosumab in phase 2 trial
First multinational study of Tocilizumab reports in
Longer term breast feeding protects mother from risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
New survey uncovers how insomnia affects job performance and safety
CSHL scientists successfully target tumor microenvironment to stop cancer growth
Elevated pepsin levels may lead to rejection of lung transplants
Colon cancer proteins show promise for blood test
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers develop 'off-the-shelf' vascular grafts
Cancer stem cells similar to normal stem cells can thwart anti-cancer agents
Premature vascular and bone changes occur in COPD patients
Recycling is not enough -- we need to consume less
Exploring the Dark Matter of the Genome
In Nature, Proteins Sweep up Nanoparticles
U-M scientists simulate effects of blowing Mars dust
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions required to avoid dangerous increases in heat stress, researchers say
Tech researchers help find new sub-atomic particle - shollis
St. Jude study yields secrets of chromosome movement
A possible mechanistic link between stress and the development of Alzheimer tangles
Microbes at work cleaning up the environment
Yale journal examines the global impact of cities
Research with a twist -- When to turn breech babies
Nano technique allows precise injection of living cells
Cytokine resistance contributes to pathology of type 2 diabetes
June 14, 2007
UVa researchers restore genes in human inner ear cells
Sleep disturbances among the elderly linked to suicide
Scripps/UC San Diego Scientists Solve Genome of Marine Organism Producing Promising Disease-Fighting Agents
Future therapies for stroke may block cell death
Bacteria ferry nanoparticles into cells for early diagnosis, treatment
Nanoparticles unlock the future of superalloy metals
Study of the drug, Isradipine, to determine if it slows or prevents Parkinson's disease
Nurtured chimps rake it in
Fluorescence Diffuse Optical Tomography Provides High Contrast, 3-D Look at Breast Cancer
Simple steps make breast cancer survivors eager to exercise, study shows
Genetic factors are linked to fever following smallpox vaccination
Plants recognize their siblings, biologists discover
UVa-led team uncovers important secret in gene replication
MU Researchers to Study the Status of Black Bears in Missouri
UIC investigates eye infections tied to contact lens use
Can a Mediterranean diet prevent colon cancer?
Early palliative care linked to shorter stays in intensive care
Hidden Planet Pushes Star's Ring a Billion Miles Off-Center
Small, self-controlled planes combine plant pathology and engineering
Does OTC diet pill Alli live up to its name?
Lithium additions to nickel aluminides increases material strength
Release of new guidelines on the management of arterial hypertension
Deakin University research finds rogue cells that could cause spread of breast cancer
Study finds mix of disease processes at work in brains of most people with dementia
New evidence points to oceans on Mars
Mars -- Red Planet once blue planet
University of Washington researchers play leading role in major study of human genome function
June 13, 2007
Study investigates 'divorce' among Galapagos seabirds
Poor sleep hygiene in children associated with behavioral problems
Sleep deprivation is common among members of the US Marine Corps
Reduced sleep quality can aggravate pre-existing psychological conditions
Educating OSA patients about CPAP critical to successful treatment
CBT workshops an effective means for getting men to seek help for their insomnia
Imagery rehearsal therapy improves sleep in insomniacs
Late weekend sleep among teens may lead to poor academic performance
Going to bed late may affect the health, academic performance of college students
Sleep-related breathing disorder common among aggressive, bullying schoolchildren
Early results from Alzheimer's neuroimaging studies could speed research
Study helps preserve arctic whale, Eskimo subsistence hunt
New ORNL theory aims to explain recent temperature, climate extremes
Disability from long-term rheumatoid arthritis reduced with biologic treatment
NASA satellites watch as China constructs giant dam
Rove beetles act as warning signs for clear-cutting consequences
Periodontal diseases are blind to age
First buoy to monitor ocean acidification launched
Neural stem cells reduce Parkinson's symptoms in monkeys
CT scan reveals ancient long-necked gliding reptile
Personal drug selection: Problem-based learning in pharmacology
Extreme environment biology research may help solve lignocellulosic ethanol puzzle
A fly lamin gene is both like and unlike human genes
High cholesterol diets modify gene expression in atherosclerosis
British scientists create electron surf machine
ESA takes steps toward quantum communications
ESA satellite guides polar explorers across disintegrating sea ice
Physicist cracks women's random but always lucky choice of X chromosome
UCR biologists unravel the genetic secrets of black widow spider silk
Researchers discover link between common sleep disorder and high blood pressure
Daddies' girls choose men just like their fathers
Red cells count: Study shows pre-op levels affect post-op outcomes
Cancer death rates remain high decades after exposure to arsenic
Advanced cancer patients prone to poor sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, Emory study shows
June 12, 2007
When it comes to delinquency boys are exposed to more risk, less protection
Women well-informed about breast cancer, yet lacking knowledge about current treatments
Sleep deprivation can lead to smoking, drinking
Catastrophic events can affect a person's sleep
Children's brain responses predict impact of sleep loss on attention
Patients treated for OSA at an AASM accredited sleep center more likely to adhere to CPAP
UCLA Research Implicates Myelin in Early Evolution of Huntington's Disease
Bird Song Study Gives Clues to Human Stuttering
Researchers identify fifth gene responsible for Joubert syndrome
Researchers shed light on mechanism of action used by anti-cancer drug
The woes of Kilimanjaro: Don't blame global warming
Genetic defect links respiratory disease and congenital heart disease
Newly discovered antibody may be body's natural defense against Alzheimer's
Researchers examine carbon capture and storage to combat global warming
Undergraduate research shows leaderless honeybee organizing
Now, self-healing materials can mimic human skin, healing again and again
Aerobic exercise is best fitness program for patients with stable heart failure
HU Ph.D. student wins award for 'natural protection' to reduce spread of Alzheimer's disease
At petting zoos, simple disease prevention guidelines frequently ignored
Swift system for heart attack care improves treatment, cuts costs
U-M researchers discover gene switched off in cancer can be turned on
Rutgers Study Shows Avian Influenza on People's Minds
Gabapentin Shown Effective for Fibromyalgia Pain
Food safety begins as vegetables grow
'Lucky 13' as new gene discovery offers further hope for childhood blindness
Researchers shed light on shrinking of chromosomes
Carnegie Mellon scientists devise method to increase kidney transplants
Cancer stem cells can go it alone
Counter advertising at the cinema reduces appeal of smoking only to non-smokers
Military service doubles suicide risk
Recurrence of sudden infant death syndrome has been overestimated
High arterial pulse pressure associated with high-tension open-angle glaucoma
Blood pressure drop during bypass surgery associated with increased risk of cognitive decline
Addressing multiple unhealthy behaviors at once may be more effective than sequential approach
June 11, 2007
Breakthrough developments in rheumatoid arthritis reported
A daily dose of pistachios offers potential heart health benefits
Children with sleep disorder symptoms are more likely to have trouble academically
Sleep deprivation affects airport baggage screeners' ability to detect rare targets
Sleep deprivation affects eye-steering coordination when driving
Premature infants, toddlers more likely to have a sleep-related breathing disorder
Insomniacs pay higher health-care costs than noninsomniacs
Breastfeeding may help protect against a childhood sleep-related breathing disorder
CPAP improves sleep in patients with Alzheimer's disease, sleep-related breathing disorder
Stroke study sheds light on left-right brain divide
Simple test predicts 6-year risk of dementia
Drug slows and may halt Parkinson's disease
Identification of genetic risk factor for coeliac disease promises improved treatment
Combining brain scans and behavioral tests aids early identification of at-risk readers
Oxygen trick could see organic costs tumble
Alzheimer's disease to quadruple worldwide by 2050
Dual-imaging technique useful before -- and during -- brain surgery
Agonized death throes probable cause of open-mouthed, head-back pose of many dino fossils
Study proves alcohol injections for common cause of foot pain highly successful
Fluorescent glass SRMs are new tool for spectroscopy
Silicon nanowires upgrade data-storage technology
New quantum key system combines speed, distance
Sun exposure early in life linked to specific skin cancer gene mutation
Taking folic acid does not reduce risk of precancerous colon tumors
Caribbean frog populations started with single, ancient voyage on South American raft
It's not all the parent's fault -- Delinquency in children now linked to biology
A wider range of sounds for the deaf
Study suggests newer breast cancer drug may protect heart
Woods Hole Research Center scientists study impacts of industrial logging in Central Africa
Salty oceans provide early warning for climate change
Solving sudokus -- Coloring by numbers
Boosting key milk nutrients may protect against cancer
Comorbidities common in bipolar disorder, may have genetic link
Diet and exercise key to surviving breast cancer, regardless of obesity, new UCSD study says
Annual reports fail to capture value of innovation
June 08, 2007
Calorie density key to losing weight
Growth in ADHD medication use due to improved ADHD identification in adult and female patients
Who needs environmental monitoring?
Turning the tables in chemistry
For First Time, Cochlear Implant Restores Hearing To Patient With Rare Genetic Disorder
Newly found sensing system enables certain bacteria to resist human immune defenses
New collaborative research reveals chimpanzees can sustain multiple-tradition cultures
Menthol receptor also important in detecting cold temperatures
New study finds genetically engineered crops could play a role in sustainable agriculture
Newer contrast agents safe for children
Candidate research sites selected for the National Ecological Observatory Network
Columbine flowers develop long nectar spurs in response to pollinators
Millions of children denied drug that costs less than $3 a year
Dietary preferences and patterns may be linked to genes
Lack of sun does not explain low vitamin D in elderly who are overweight
Dartmouth professor makes case for ethically universal stem cell lines
Heart disease deaths fall, as obesity and diabetes increase, experts find
High self-esteem may be culturally universal, international study shows
Research shows cord blood comparable to matched bone marrow
Brain holds clues to bipolar disorder
Malaria and Epstein-Barr virus linked to pediatric cancer in Africa
Cannabinoids produced in the human body have an anti-inflammatory effect
Standards for measuring narrowing of carotid arteries too aggressive
Nanotube flickering reveals single-molecule rendezvous
Improved meningitis vaccine for Africa could signal eventual end to to deadly scourge
New interview technique could help police spot deception
MIT demonstrates wireless power transfer
Ancient DNA traces the woolly mammoth's disappearance
'Cultured' chimpanzees pass on novel traditions
Combination therapy reduces tumor resistance to radiation
UCLA researchers develop new nanomaterials to deliver anti-cancer drugs to cells
Longer Treatment Benefits Sleep Apnea Patients
June 07, 2007
Hormone that signals fullness also curbs fast food consumption and tendency to binge eat
Neuronal Activity Gives Clues to Working Memory
Studies to find better ways to preserve human eggs, ovarian tissue under way
New bacterium discovered -- related to cause of trench fever
Study shows big power of small RNAs, not just proteins, in halting cancer
Crucial progress in understanding Fragile X mental retardation protein
Caribbean Frogs Started with a Single, Ancient Voyage on a Raft from South America
The original nanoworkout -- Helping carbon nanotubes get into shape
Talcum powder stunts growth of lung tumors
Researchers Develop Criteria to Detect Bone Mass Deficiencies in Children with Chronic Diseases
Largest synthetic gene ever built offers insights into anti-malarial drug resistance
Dirty snow may warm Arctic as much as greenhouse gases
Colonoscopy up in NYC
UCF researchers hope virtual reality can help to prevent wildfires
How to lose weight and not go hungry: HU researcher develops drug that mimics feeling of 'fullness'
A step nearer to understanding superconductivity
Rutgers: GM/GMO/Biotech crop containment strategy
Envisat captures first image of Sargassum from space
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to study airway bypass treatment for emphysema
Metabolic syndrome points to heart health
Aging stem cells in mice may hold answers to diseases of the aged, Stanford study finds
A twist of fate -- Reprogrammed fibroblasts resemble embryonic stem cells
Largest ever study of genetics of common diseases published today
UCLA researchers reprogram normal tissue cells into embryonic stem cells
New clues to stroke role in Alzheimer's
Genetic 'fellow traveler' discovered in Alzheimer's
Study outlines how stroke, head injury can increase risk of Alzheimer's disease
QBI scientist looks at why stroke causes vision problems
A new understanding of crystal structure of actinide metals
Bigger horns equal better genes
June 06, 2007
Pesticides choke pathway for nature to produce nitrogen for crops
Satellite images show destroyed and threatened villages in Darfur
It's safe for obese moms-to-be to lose weight during pregnancy, new SLU research finds
Born to lose: How birth weight affects adult health and success
Stray penguins probably reached northern waters by fishing boat
Study of underground lakes in Antarctica could be critical, prof says
Glowing dye improves cancer removal in kidney
Simulations unravel outer membrane transport mechanism
Dartmouth's alternative breast imaging techniques sort abnormal from normal tissue
Finding protection from tumor growth in unexpected places
Sediment dredging has fallen short of achieving cleanup goals at many contaminated sites
Breakthrough for treatment of fatal heart condition
Delft University of Technology research might prevent asphalt damage
Viable tiger populations, tiger trade incompatible
Nitrate in Lake Superior: On the rise
Miniature robot for precise positioning and targeting in neurosurgery wins award for HU researcher
New screening method to help find better biofuel crops
A new plant-bacterial symbiotic mechanism promising for crop applications
Smokers given more help to quit since GP performance pay introduced
Hundreds of Antarctic Peninsula glaciers accelerating as climate warms
UK scientists set their sights on cure for AMD
Meningitis: effectiveness of preventive vaccination demonstrated
New study reports hotel guests at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning
Borderline personality disorder shows improvements with intensive psychotherapy
The roots of grammar: New study shows children innately prepared to learn language
Origins of nervous system found in genes of sea sponge
USC researchers show that molecular markers predict tumor recurrence
Hormone helps mice 'hibernate,' survive starvation
Uncovering the molecular basis of obesity
The bee that would be queen
Pre-treatment blood test could guide lung cancer therapy
Low libido in menopause linked to trouble sleeping
June 04, 2007
Ethanol injection helps manage bone metastasis in thyroid cancer patients
A sound way to turn heat into electricity
MUHC-led international team identifies gene responsible for blindness in infants and children
Adding radioimmunotherapy to chemo may help patients with lymphoma
Herceptin does not increase heart failure in patients long-term
Treatment for early prostate cancer associated with type of specialist seen
Tumor cell activity may provide clues for treating breast cancer in young women
Phase II study shows combination improves survival of metastatic melanoma patients
New insights into the neural basis of anxiety
PET accurately identifies esophageal cancer patients' positive responses to chemotherapy
Every moment counts: Predicting treatment responses earlier for brain tumor patients
Fusing imaging technologies creates 'synergy,' helps diagnose heart disease accurately
Brain-boosting pill alleviates post-chemotherapy fogginess
MRI detects cancers missed by mammography in breast cancer patients
Dasatinib shows high early response rate as first treatment for chronic myelogenous leukemia
OHSU Cancer Institute shows findings of immunotherapy vaccine in prostate cancer patients
Protein may be linked to melanoma recurrence
OHSU Cancer Institute, VA researchers find way to identify which men need a second biopsy
VEGF Trap shows activity in patients with advanced ovarian cancer
Medical management of another condition may not lead to early cancer diagnosis
Genomic signatures identify targeted therapies for lung cancer
Gene therapy delivery of nerve growth factors reverses erectile dysfunction in animal model
Flaxseed stunts the growth of prostate tumors
Smithsonian scientists connect climate change, origins of agriculture in Mexico
Long-distance record -- 'Quantum keys' sent 200 kilometers
Agent slows aging in mice
University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine to Conduct Innovative Smallpox Vaccine Research Study
Study tests oral insulin to prevent type 1 diabetes
Building our new view of Titan
MU Physicist Says Testing Technique for Gravitomagnetic Field is Ineffective
June 01, 2007
Cigarette smoke alters DNA in sperm, genetic damage could pass to offspring
Dietary vitamin B6, B12 and folate, may decrease pancreatic cancer risk among lean people
Nursing Home Placement Associated with Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease
Adding medication improves recovery for elderly with depression, says Pitt School of Medicine study
Study explains why patients with OSA are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease
Treatment outcomes of patients with HIV and tuberculosis
Blood test may help signal tumor's remission, return in throat cancer patients
Threats to wild tigers growing
Journal Sleep: Advanced cancer patients have less quality sleep
Research finds evidence tropical cyclones have climate-control role
UCR physicist demonstrates how light can be used to remotely operate micromachines
NASA-funded robotic sub finds bottom of world's deepest sinkhole
Veterinarians At Increased Risk Of Avian Influenza Virus Infection
West African Ocean sediment core links monsoons to global climate evolution
International studies show high efficacy for HPV vaccine
XMM-Newton reveals X-rays from gas streams around young stars
Mayo researchers discover overdiagnosis of long QT heart syndrome
454 Life Sciences and Baylor College of Medicine complete sequencing of DNA pioneer
Scientists discover 5 new species of sea slugs from the Tropical Eastern Pacific
Research finds that Earth's climate is approaching 'dangerous' point
More rib fractures, but better survival rates
European meeting in Athens fuels future space exploration missions to Mars, Moon
Decision aid tool could cut the number of Caesarean sections by 4000 a year
Massive Transiting Planet with 31-hour Year Found Around Distant Star
University of Michigan astronomers capture the first image of surface features on a sun-like star
Single spinning nuclei in diamond offer a stable quantum computing building block
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