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March 30, 2007
Something fishy in human blood could save lives
Harvard and U. Pittsburgh researchers explain carbon monoxide's anti-inflammatory effects
MIT's ocean model precisely mimics microbes' life cycles
Improvements in population data needed to support humanitarian relief and development efforts
Prototype for long wavelength array sees first light
Amateurs and professionals combine observations to produce detailed picture of double asteroid
MIT device draws cells close — but not too close — together
Cool Findings: Nanotubes Could Improve Thermal Management in Electronics
Lack of Care For Older Breast Cancer Patients
Warm winter also in the Arctic
'The eyes have it' — autism research yields surprising results
Gladstone scientists identify critical gene factor in heart development
Overfishing great sharks wiped out North Carolina bay scallop fishery
HIV study prompts call for revision of breastfeeding guidelines
New chemistry approach promises less expensive drugs
Overfishing large sharks impacts entire marine ecosystem, shrinks shellfish supply
LCT reports major step forward for islet transplantation in diabetes patient
Researcher examines polymers created with poultry feathers
UCSD researchers identify critical receptor in liver regeneration
Technique creates metal memory and could lead to vanishing dents
New Research Shows Why Too Much Memory May Be a Bad Thing
New treatment possibilities for fatal genetic disease
Chromosomal microarray analysis proves accurate
Omega-3 fatty acids affect risk of depression, inflammation
March 29, 2007
Scientists identify cells responsible for relapse after treatment in common childhood cancer
Models play important role in understanding extreme weather
Scientists find that lightning is good indicator of volcanic activity
Brain tissue reveals possible genetic trigger for schizophrenia
MIT reveals the tangle under turbulence
Healthy coastal wetlands would adapt to rising oceans
Scientists derive bottom-up air-sea momentum transfer under major hurricane
Magnetic resonance imaging improves breast cancer diagnosis
Cryoablation — A new treatment option for some kidney tumor patients
Impact of exercise on body fat is different for boys and girls
Smokers clock up almost 8 additional days of sick leave every year
Smokers make poorer workers
Did dust bust the 2006 hurricane season forecasts?
Natural mechanism for immune suppression paves way for cancer trials
Unique partnership produces life-critical 3D structures
Nutrients might prevent hearing loss, new animal study suggests
Greenhouse gas effect consistent over 420 million years
New asthma inhaler propellant effective, but costlier
Gene mutations linked to hereditary lung disease
Gold, copper nanoparticles take center stage in the search for hydrogen production catalysts
Clues to gene expression in cystic fibrosis will guide research
Widely used iron nanoparticles exhibit toxic effects on neuronal cells
Scientists unlock physical, chemical secrets of plutonium
No need to thank dinosaur-killing asteroid for mammalian success
Dinosaur extinction didn't cause the rise of present-day mammals, claim researchers
The delayed rise of present-day mammals
Groundbreaking Canadian asthma study
Scientists reveal structure of gateways to gene control
Study sheds light on medication treatment options for bipolar disorder
Automated analyzer for complex nuclear waste provides rapid results
Scientists identify a candidate gene for osteoporosis
Smart thin film membranes adopt properties of guest molecules
March 28, 2007
MRI screening of opposite breast necessary for women with recent breast cancer diagnosis
New science of metagenomics 'will transform modern microbiology'
Getting a feel for the nano world
One membrane, many frequencies
Fruit fly gene research may shed light on human disease processes
Study finds coronary procedure adds no benefit over 'optimal medical therapy' alone
Higher Trans Fat Levels in Blood Associated With Elevated Risk of Heart Disease
U of M study identifies factors associated with successful weight loss in teens
Blocking immune cell action increases Alzheimer's-associated protein deposits
Giving platinum catalysts a golden boost for fuel cells
Family members most often source of whooping cough in young infants
US needs integrated approach to improve foreign language skills and cultural expertise
New modeling study forecasts disappearance of existing climate zones
Patient adherence for successful tuberculosis treatment
Himalayan glacier melting observed from space
The Purple Rose of Virgo
Novel anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent shows effectiveness on key endpoints in trial
MERLIN TIMI-36 study provides new safety and efficacy data for unique anti-anginal therapy
Stem cell therapy shows promise for rescuing deteriorating vision
Herbal extract extends life for heart failure patients
Maternal beef diet could impact sperm counts, UR study suggests
Link between beef consumption during pregnancy and reduced sperm quality in sons
Why some people are more attractive than others
'Smart' sunglasses and goggles let users adjust shade and color
Jefferson scientists find that plavix appears to be safe during and after heart bypass
First step in developing heart hormone-based pill to control high blood pressure
EVEREST data on use of tolvaptan published in JAMA and featured at ACC
March 27, 2007
University of Leicester research reveals rice bran could reduce risk of intestinal cancer
Lung cancer screening regimen provides opportunity for cure
Stem cells speed growth of healthy liver tissue
Radiofrequency ablation effective treatment for inoperable lung cancer
Reach out and touch an oscillator: Cornell researchers find a new way to read nanoscale vibrations
Nanoparticles can track cells deep within living organisms
Genomics throws species definition in question for microbes
New Blood Thinner May Work Without Bleeding Risk
Johns Hopkins housing and testing only 256-slice CT scanner in North America
Iowa State to unveil the most realistic virtual reality room in the world
Rabies treatment team urges veterinary schools to scientifically define the Milwaukee protocol
Computerized reminders boost mammography screening rates
Too much water, fertilizer bad for plant diversity
Severe dengue infections may go unrecognized in international travelers
Pairing medical therapy with coronary intervention fails to reduce heart disease deaths
New metal crystals, formed on a cotton assembly line
Clinical trial for diabetic macular edema
Community-based measures fail to reduce HIV levels, new study shows
Researchers identify key protein in immune response to malaria and TB
Sodium hydration therapies equally effective
Study identifies steps to improve safety of renal artery stenting
Cerebral embolic protection and carotid stent systems
Value of stent-coating drugs questioned
Drug that mimics 'good' cholesterol has mixed effect on coronary atherosclerosis
Dual renin system blocking drug combo provides additional blood pressure-lowering effects
Despite significantly raising HDL, torcetrapib failed to slow the progression of coronary plaques
Combination HDL/LDL therapy has no effect on plaque build-up
Early child care linked to increases in vocabulary, some problem behaviors in 5th and 6th grades
Researchers figure out what makes a simple biological clock tick
Women without regular medical care at increased risk of ovarian cancer
Jefferson scientists find that drug-eluting stents are disappointing in bypass grafts — sometimes
Preventive health exams may provide opportunities for cancer screening
Long-term aspirin use associated with reduced risk of dying in women
March 23, 2007
Leukemic cells find safe haven in bone marrow
Scripps/UCSD geophysicist among international team finding evidence of first plate tectonics
LSU researchers publish commentary on delta preservation with coastal science experts
MIT biologists solve vitamin puzzle
Natural polyester makes new sutures stronger, safer
Changing ocean conditions led to decline in Alaska's sea lion population
Experience affects new neuron survival in adult brain; study sheds light on learning, memory
Viral enzyme recruited in fight against ear infection
Test finds manufactured nanoparticles don't harm soil ecology
Biologists learn structure of enzyme needed to power 'molecular motor'
Mitochondrial genes move to the nucleus
The Parkinson's Institute to conduct Phase III Clinical Trial of creatine for Parkinson's disease
Warning over nitric oxide for lung injury patients
Fossil discovery marks earliest record of limbloss in ancient lizard
Scientists discover zinc link to a leading cause of blindness
New archaeological findings on political power in Peru
Improving school culture may help cut substance abuse and teenage pregnancies
Warning over heart patients denied most appropriate treatment
Fingerprinting the Milky Way
Mother knows best: Plant knowledge key to childhood health in remote Amazon
Tiny Clue Reveals New Path Toward Heart Disease
The root of dyscalculia found
Tiny molecule controls stress-induced heart disease
Making mice with enhanced color vision
Major discovery raises prospect of better patient care by improving platelet life span
Cells use 'noise' to make cell-fate decisions
Blood's clotting cells harbor 'ticking time bombs,' finding may help extend blood supply
The next great earthquake
Viral protein is an effective preventative against infection
Prenatal exposure to glucocorticoids has long-term deleterious effects on newborns
CankerMelts patches reduce pain and speed resolution of canker sores
March 22, 2007
Energy supplement under study for Parkinson's disease
NIH announces phase III clinical trial of creatine for Parkinson's disease
Phone-based therapy eases depression long term
Key science Web sites buried in information avalanche
Forsyth scientists wiping out tooth decay through school-based cavities prevention program
Scientists use saliva's 'diagnostic alphabets' to diagnose disease
Is bigger better? Breast surgery linked to boost in self-esteem and sexuality
Study shows that anal cytology predicts anal precancer in HIV-positive gay men
System monitors health of new composite military missiles
Morphine kills pain — not patients
Gender and age can be determined from face silhouettes
Powerful new tool to track carbon dioxide by source
Study focuses on wandering minds
Researchers Find Substantial Amount of Mercury Entering the Ocean through Groundwater
Glaucoma diagnosis may be mistaken in some younger Chinese people
Synthetic production of potential pharmaceuticals dramatically simplified by Scripps research team
Survey reveals family ties and traditional activities keep arctic communities vital
Twenty of World's 162 Grouper Species Threatened With Extinction
Brush anode and tubular cathode scale up microbial fuel cells
Listen to your heart: Researchers discover a physiological indicator of vulnerability to temptation
UCLA scientists create microscopic alphabet; Research could lead to tiny devices
MIT: Lack of fuel may limit US nuclear power expansion
Emergency responses greatly increase risk to firefighters of dying on duty from heart disease
Volcanic plumbing dictates development of deep-sea hydrothermal vents
Jefferson scientists uncover gene mutation that cuts colon polyps, may suppress cancer
A safe folic acid boost from flour
Moral judgment fails without feelings
Scientists identify a gene that may suppress colorectal cancer
Study: Online information may improve cancer patients' opinions about doctors
March 21, 2007
New technique developed for tracking cells in the body
Study of leukemia survivors gives hints for better care
New Saliva Test May Help Dentists Test for Breast Cancer
Root Beer May Be "Safest" Soft Drink for Teeth
Biologists Produce Global Map of Plant Biodiversity
Researchers uncover protection mechanism of radiation-resistant bacterium
Small molecule derived from Rb2/p130 could act as cancer therapeutic
LSU professor uncovers prehistoric hurricane activity
Researchers master one of the largest, most complicated mathematical structures
Cancer researchers add spice to research against rare neuromuscular disease
Study details catastrophic impact of nuclear attack on U.S. cities
Life cycle assessment essential to nanotech commercial development
Colon cancer survival linked to number of lymph nodes examined
Will the plague pathogen become resistant to antibiotics?
Disclosure laws provide only limited view of pharmaceutical company payments to physicians
Rate of secondary cancers increases over years after treatment for childhood leukemia
Atherothrombosis associated with high rates of cardiovascular events within 1 year
Radiation preferred over surgery for patients with some stages of lung cancer
Lymph node evaluation linked to improved survival for colon cancer patients
CSHL Scientists Confirm Genetic Distinction Between Heritable and Sporadic Cases of Autism
New sensor detects gaseous chemical weapon surrogates in 45 seconds
Negative Newspaper Articles about Clinical Trials Decrease Public Willingness to Participate, Study Finds
March 20, 2007
Feinstein Researchers Uncover Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia
Severe mental retardation gene mutation identified
Protein found to shield pancreatic cancer cells from self-destruction
Researchers Examine Protein Vital to Reproduction Process, Regulation May Increase Chances of Pregnancy
Monkey see, monkey do?
Biosand filter reduces diarrheal disease in Dominican Republic villages
Advancing How Computers and Electronics Work
Scientists unlock mystery of embryonic stem cell signaling pathway
ESA's Medspiration project branches out to support biodiversity
ORNL helps develop next-generation LEDs
Smoking linked with aging on skin that usually is not exposed to sunlight
Your mom was wrong: Horseplay is an important part of development
Infants are able to detect the 'impossible' at an early age
Elderly spinal cord injuries increase five-fold in 30 years, Jefferson neurosurgeons find
New synthetic self-assembling macromolecules mimic nature
Swell gel could bring relief to back pain sufferers
Spirituality increases as alcoholics recover
Researchers hot on the trail of brain cell degeneration
Gene controlling circadian rhythms may be involved in onset of bipolar disorder
Computer imaging assists with facial reconstructive surgery
Smoking associated with aging of nonfacial skin
Antibiotics appear to be overprescribed for sinus infections
What led to the Nigerian boycott of the polio vaccination campaign?
Why is long-term therapy required to cure tuberculosis?
Preventing obesity in children — research highlights physical activity levels
March 19, 2007
UBC discovery may lead to 'smart' therapies for breast, ovarian cancer
Americans still not eating enough fruits and vegetables, according to two recent studies
Inflammation may play role in metastasis of prostate cancer
Virtual racing games linked to risk taking
In preeclampsia, researchers identify proteins that cause blood vessel damage
1 surgery better than 2 for some colorectal cancer patients
Clemson rocket launches test Alaskan auroras
In Hispanic women, genetic variations linked to spontaneous preterm birth
Procedure predicts embryos most likely to result in pregnancy
New JILA apparatus measures fast nanoscale motions
Research has shed light on the computer frustrations that plague older adults
Board oversight critical for success of corporate ethics programs
Robotic telescope unravels mystery of cosmic blasts
Trojan horse strategy defeats drug-resistant bacteria
Racial disparities seen in male breast cancer survival
Global effort to provide poorest with basic sanitation slow going
UC research discovers new way to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
UNC scientists discover cellular 'SOS' signal in response to UV skin damage
Singapore conclave suggests amputation prevention progress being made, worldwide
DOE JGI releases enhanced Genome Data Management System IMG 2.1 marking 2-year anniversary
Global 'sunscreen' has likely thinned, report NASA scientists
Nespoli focuses on complex mission
March 16, 2007
Crops feel the heat as the world warms
Potential new pain killer drug developed by scientists at Leicester and Italy
Ice created in nanoseconds by Sandia's Z machine
Bleeding during endoscopy: Do anti-inflammatories play a role?
Soy found protective against localized prostate cancer
Researchers use poliovirus to destroy neuroblastoma tumors in mice
ACP: Residency match results for internal medicine underscore need to redesign primary care
Apple consumers reap heart-health benefits thanks to flavonoid content, says new research
New reagent delivers a chemical breakthrough at FSU
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Spread of Respiratory Infections in Hospitals
Mars Express radar gauges water quantity around Mars south pole
Elevated autoantibodies linked to preeclampsia
Erectile dysfunction in diabetes is due to selective defect in the brain
Follow-up endoscopic surveillance in colorectal cancer patients improves survival
Noninvasive Assessment of Plaque Deposits May Help Determine A Patient's Stroke Risk
Incidence of Fatty Liver Disease rises as obesity in children increases
Liverpool to trial new pancreatic cancer therapy
Global temperature — politics or science?
Finnish scientists discovered a new approach to treat virus-induced lymphomas
RNA enzyme structure offers a glimpse into the origins of life
Tiny, spontaneous gene mutations may boost autism risk
Study: Chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth better for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Warming oceans threaten Antarctic glaciers
Fears learned by observing others are similar to those learned from direct experience
Arctic sea ice decline may trigger climate change cascade, says University of Colorado study
Researchers create artificial enzyme that mimics the body's internal engine
Cold is hot in evolution — UBC researchers debunk belief species evolve faster in tropics
March 15, 2007
Blood pressure drug shows potential as lung cancer treatment
Asthmatic children still not breathing easier, study says
New blood tests for TB show exposure to disease while tuberculin skin tests do not
Obstructive sleep apnea patients show silent brain infarction lesions
Paleontologists discover new mammal from Mesozoic Era
Chemical cues turn embryonic stem cells into cerebellar neurons
New biofuels process promises to meet all U.S. transportation needs
Obesity at time of prostate-cancer diagnosis dramatically increases risk of dying from the disease
Toward a test for detecting in childhood the risk of developing bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Transported Black Carbon a Significant Player in Pacific Ocean Climate
Anti-epileptic drugs may help prevent and treat noise-induced hearing loss
Study challenges idea that schizophrenia is distinct in developing and developed regions
Genes may determine success of hip replacement surgery
Phthalates now linked to fat, related health risks
Study suggests wearing no-line bifocals slows myopia progression in some children
Physicists wipe away complexity for a clearer view of heavy nuclei
500,000 years of climate history stored year by year
Researchers identify molecular basis of inflammatory bowel disease
Stroke damage keeps brain regions from 'talking' to each other
Ultrasound could help couples undergoing IVF
Associative memory — Learning at all levels
UBC researchers reveal dwarf aquatic plants' hidden ancestry
Scientists explain source of mysterious tremors emanating from fault zones
A case of mistaken identity for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker?
Tracing broken wiring in stroke patients
Making memories that last a lifetime
Using brain scans, researchers find evidence for a two-stage model of human perceptual learning
Physicists tailor magnetic pairings in nanoscale semiconductors
March 14, 2007
Nanotechnology oversight requires thinking outside the box
Stanford study finds no conclusive benefit from treating kleptomania
Periodontal diseases may aggravate pre-diabetic characteristics
Prefrontal cortex loses neurons during adolescence, researchers find
Sleep Disorders Can Impair Children's IQs As Much As Lead Exposure
Belly fat may drive inflammatory processes associated with disease
Penn study on olfactory nerve cells shows why we smell better when we sniff
New Species of Snapper Discovered in Brazil
Due to cost, heart attack patients often avoid follow-up care and medication
Autism gene identified by researchers at Yale working with a global research consortium
Depressed mothers can still be good moms
Mechanisms Involved with Tumor Relapse Identified
Star Family Seen Through Dusty Fog
Geologist troubleshoots silica problem at geothermal plants
New research paper by physicist at University of Georgia may lead to reassessment of some foundations of statistical mechanics
Biologists develop large gene dataset for rice plant
Alien predators are more dangerous than native predators
Aging boosts chances that a family line will be long-lived
Study of drug therapy for compulsive buying yields a puzzle, Stanford researcher says
A short walk helps smokers quit
New cell type identified in cancer development
Stability of mRNA/DNA and DNA/DNA duplexes modulates mRNA transcription
Infection detectives use disease 'fingerprints' to track common infections in children
Darwin's famous finches and Venter's marine microbes
Stress and nerve cells survival in rats; finding may open widow for depression treatment
A new focus for health care reform — realigning competition around patient value
Heart attack patients with financial barriers have poorer recovery and quality of life
Pregnancy complications account for majority of Emergency Medicaid costs for undocumented immigrants
Global ocean sampling expedition
March 13, 2007
Making sense of the world through a cochlear implant
Keeping the body in sync — The stability of cellular clocks
UW launches study testing adult stem cells for heart damage repair
Chromium 6: A Killer Compound With An Improbable Trigger
Smithsonian study concludes Caribbean extinctions occurred 2M years after apparent cause
Disease opened door to invading species in California
Researchers address developing countries' water and sanitation needs
Research finds music training 'tunes' human auditory system
Sheffield scientists light up bacteria
Canada's new government invests in carbon capture research delivering real results on greenhouse gas
Study aims to find which breast cancer patients need chemotherapy
Molecular differences between early and advanced melanomas could provide new drug targets
Anxiety disorders surprisingly common yet often untreated
Cluster opens a new window on 'magnetic reconnection' in the near-Earth space
Measuring lung motion leads to better radiation treatment for lung cancer
US adults now discovering the secrets of probiotics
A rarity among arachnids, predatory whip spiders have a sociable family life, CU researcher finds
Study reveals how some molecules inhibit growth of lung cancer cells
New panorama reveals more than a thousand black holes
CSHL shows correcting rna splicing may help treat spinal muscular atrophy
A Single-Photon Server with Just One Atom
New project to analyze why Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and insulin resistance are so closely linked
Secret of Worm's Poison Pill Box Protein Could Produce New Natural Insecticide
Pig study forces rethink of Pacific colonisation
Smithsonian scientists report new carbon dioxide study
Study: Long legs are more efficient
People with psychiatric illness at disadvantage for cardiovascular care
Tonga quake not conducive to tsunami
Canadian breast cancer guidelines do not meet their objective
March 12, 2007
Stem cells act through multiple mechanisms to benefit mice with neurodegenerative disease
Shilatifard and colleagues identify a potential target for treatment of mixed lineage leukemia
Scientists find hormone activity explains adolescent mood swings
Cocoa 'vitamin' health benefits could outshine penicillin
Creation of a magnetic field in a turbulent fluid
Fermions do not travel together, theory proved
UW-Madison stellerator a step forward in plasma research
Finding by Rice University chemists could aid development of new nanodevices
Personalized diets may offer relief to advanced cancer patients
Stealth camouflage at night
Light Gives Asteroids Spin
Penn study finds inhaled anesthetics accelerate the appearance of brain plaque in animals
Dry Eye Syndrome affects quality of life for nearly 5 million in the US
How plants manage calcium may reduce effects of acid rain
SMART-1's bridge to the future exploration of the Moon
Climate shifts — probability of randomness
Delft research increases understanding of Earth's magnetic field
Gene variations contribute to aggression and anger in women
Diabetes, depression together increase risk for heart patients
Super small nanoelectrodes can probe microscale environments
Microscopic sea creatures provide foundation for gas sensors and other devices
Remote sheep population resists genetic drift
Marine moss reveals clues to anticancer compound
Hospital equipment unaffected by cell phone use, study finds
Genes and groups of genes commonly shared between species, studies show
Psychologists find pursuit of happiness not a straight path
March 09, 2007
Regardless of global warming, rising CO2 levels threaten marine life
MSU research strengthens link between smoking, pancreatic cancer
Type of stem cell found to reside in transplanted lungs
Cholesterol could be key to treating fetal alcohol syndrome
Tracking sperm whales and jumbo squid
Location, location — Cell sizes, lives influenced by host size
Older mothers more likely than younger mothers to deliver by Caesarean
Gamma-ray birth cries suggest massive magnetic engines
University of Texas at Austin physicists slow and control supersonic helium beam
Scientists identify protein that may promote migraines
New research finds that cholesterol busting statins also reduce blood pressure
Smithsonian scientists discover new marine species in eastern Pacific
Scientists investigate impact of climate change on India's monsoon season
Leicester researcher to lead global team tackling carbon 'time-bomb'
Plants' management of nutrient suggests environmental remedies
NT researchers discover breakthrough in malaria treatment
Pollution shown cutting rainfall in hilly areas
UGA research shows rats are capable of reflecting on mental processes
Stroke patients admitted to hospitals on weekends may be more likely to die
Metacognition: Faced with a test, rats can check their knowledge first
Individual differences in a clock gene predict decline of performance during sleep deprivation
Subliminal advertising leaves its mark on the brain
'Guardian of the genome' protein found to underlie skin tanning
Insight on fruit fly immune system could lead to new types of vaccines, Stanford researchers say
MIT particles pave way for new bedside diagnostics
Novel salamander robot crawls its way up the evolutionary ladder
Therapeutic peptide frees the protein p73 to kill tumor cells
Farmed salmon could become an invasive species in forest streams
March 08, 2007
Mercury contamination of fish warrants worldwide public warning
Prototype Space Probe Prepares To Explore Earth's Deepest Sinkhole
Study takes next step — Why women suffer more knee injuries
NASA and USGS Produce Most Detailed Satellite Views of Antarctica
Transport interrupted — Texas A&M biologists trace cause of early blindness to tissue defect
Mine runoff continues to provide clues to microbial diversification
Obesity And Environmental Chemicals: Research Probes Potential Link
A year of added life more valuable for the young, study suggests
Not as happy as you thought you'd be?
Bacterium could treat PCBs without the need for dredging
Biofuels: An advisable strategy?
New report: Explosive growth changes salmon industry
Major gene study uncovers secrets of leukemia
Researchers identify ovarian cancer biomarkers
Researchers identify ovarian cancer biomarkers
Female chimps keep the bullies at bay
New study: Pine bark significantly reduces endometriosis
Scientists find a solar-powered asteroid
Plant size morphs dramatically as scientists tinker with outer layer
Double-star systems cycle between big and small blasts
Researchers learn what sparks plant growth
Human pubic lice acquired from gorillas gives evolutionary clues
Despite their heft, many dinosaurs had surprisingly tiny genomes
CDX2 — A protein that promotes leukemia
Insulin — in need of some restraint?
March 07, 2007
Omega-3s boost grey matter, findings may explain why omega-3s seem to improve mood
Gene sequencing advance will aid in biomass-to-biofuels conversion
Holographic images use shimmer to show cellular response to anticancer drug
Photodynamic therapy as alternative therapy for periodontal diseases may be beneficial
Study advances evidence for receptor's role in alcohol pleasure and problems
PET imaging identifies aggressive kidney cancers that require surgery
Probe to detect spread of breast cancer co-developed by UH scientist
Light-activated compound silences nerves, may one day help epileptics
Women Need Expanded Musculoskeletal Care During Pregnancy, Study Finds
New compound prevents alcoholic behavior, relapse in animals by blocking stress response
Atoms under the mantle
Fluorescence microscopy reveals why some antifreeze proteins inhibit ice growth better than others
UC Davis researchers use heated nanoprobes to destroy breast cancer cells in mice
AEGIS survey reveals new principle governing galaxy formation and evolution
Ovarian Cancer May Mimic Fallopian Tube Formation
Researchers discover gene essencial to cerebellum formation
Even 'high normal' glucose levels may increase the risk of hospitalization for heart failure
New study suggests special cocoa may lead to sustained improvement in blood vessel function
Antarctic Ice Sheet's Hidden Lakes Speed Ice Flow Into Ocean, May Disrupt Climate
NASA's Advanced Technology Peers Deep Inside Hurricanes
Scientists genetically engineer tomatoes with enhanced folate content
Breast Cancer Treatment Heats Up
On the (sound) track of anesthetics
Rickettsia felis, a cat-flea-borne pathogen, sheds light on Rickettsial evolution
CMU researcher publishes anole lizard findings
The penalty of having a sister — why sibling sex matters for male saiga antelopes
Researchers from the University of Navarra analyze new kinds of cancer-fighting antibodies
Invisible for Electrons
Researchers design pulsed mircrojet system to deliver protein drugs without pain or bruising
Researchers show how obesity causes breakdown in system which regulates appetite and weight
Pioneering research into health benefits of beauty treatment
Too much weight spells double trouble for couples trying to conceive
Too much weight spells double trouble for couples trying to conceive
Do specialty heart hospitals drive up heart care use? Study suggests the answer is yes
Prescriptions for health advice online
March 06, 2007
Potential genetic testing for substance abuse raises hope, concern
Blood tests may be possible for mental health conditions
UCI scientists reconstruct migration of avian flu virus
NIH researchers discover protein that appears to regulate bone mass loss, the cause of osteoporosis
Joslin Researchers Discover a Surprising Culprit in the Search for Causes of Diabetic Birth Defects
'Electronic gridlock' that blocks higher temperature cuprate superconductors is imaged by Cornell researchers
Investigating the measles virus as a tool to kill multiple myeloma
Studies force new view on biology of flavonoids
Risk of HIV transmission highest early in infection
Miniature lab ice spikes may hold clues to warming impacts on glaciers
New nanoscale engineering breakthrough points to hydrogen-powered vehicles
Depression in moms with breast cancer may exacerbate related anxieties in their children
Tests to reveal levels of depleted uranium in Army personnel
Geologists reveal secrets behind supervolcano eruption
New Device could revolutionise eye disease diagnosis-creating eye maps on the high street
Study examines genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
Out-of-body experiences may be caused by arousal system disturbances in brain
NASA Detects Trends in Rainfall Traits from Drizzles to Downpours
Link found between teens' stress levels and acne severity
Brown Scientists Explain Inception of Perception in the Brain
Genetic analysis enables personalising of treatment of cancer of the lung and colon and of certain sarcomas
Ship excavation sheds light on Napoleon's attack on the Holy Land
A clearer view on biology
Deakin University researcher unveils pregnancy mystery
Triptolide: A potential drug for polycystic kidney disease
UBC researcher finds new way to treat devastating fungal infections
New genetic mutations found that may cause cleft lip/palate
UA researchers identify new adherence factor, Pili, produced by tuberculosis
Dietary copper may ease heart disease
Children in states with booster seat laws more likely to be appropriately restrained in car crashes
Weight loss surgery rate increases among teens, but use of procedure still uncommon in adolescents
March 05, 2007
After scrutiny, preemie lung treatments turn out to be safe, effective
MMR, chicken pox vaccines work for preemies
Childhood obesity may contribute to earlier puberty for girls
Natural antibiotics yield secrets to atom-level imaging technique
The first 3-D map of the universe
Toddler tests speak for themselves
When fish become extinct, the cycling of critical nutrients in ecosystems changes, Cornell study finds
While global warming is fatal to many reefs, some corals are able to fight the heat, Cornell researcher reports
Cancer treatment is first to directly target tumor blood vessels in patients
Physicists reveal water's secrets in journal 'Science'
Discovery of new cave millipedes casts light on Arizona cave ecology
Genome Sequencing Reveals a Key to Viable Ethanol Production
Emory algorithm improves kidney transplant chances for sensitized patients
Erectile dysfunction drugs may trump nitroglycerin for heart protection
Reactions to 'false-positive' prostate cancer screenings assessed
Computer-designed molecule to clean up fluorocarbons?
Antidepressants improve post-stroke 'thinking outside the box'
Atomic clock signals may be best shared by fiber-optics
Frozen lightning: NIST's new nanoelectronic switch
Atom 'noise' may help design quantum computers
New coating is virtual black hole for reflections
Sphingolipids with therapeutic ends
Quantum Effects Make the Difference
Delicate Relation between Single Spins
Researchers find the mechanism by which cells resist chemotherapy
Rare cell prevents rampant brain activity
A key to male fertility
Hubble sees 'Comet Galaxy' being ripped apart by galaxy cluster
Hot tubs hurt fertility, UCSF study shows
Whole-grain breakfast cereal associated with reduced heart failure risk
Pregnant smokers raise their child's risk of stroke, heart attack
March 02, 2007
Carnegie Mellon researchers urge regulators to rethink strategies for soot emission
Heatwave on the top of the world
'Finger rafting:' Ice sheets that mesh when they meet
Size of brain areas does matter — but bigger isn't necessarily better
Treating male infertility with stem cells
Why do birds migrate?
Insights into osteosarcoma in cats and dogs may improve palliative care
Steroid use fails to boost pregnancy rates in infertility treatments
New study rewrites evolutionary history of vespid wasps
MIT model simulates atomic processes in nanomaterials
Joslin study reveals how a specific fat type can protect against weight gain and diabetes
Chronic disease management quality improvement efforts yield better care delivery
Peruvian citadel is site of earliest ancient solar observatory in the Americas
Man's best friend lends insight into human evolution
Goooal! New study shows goalie may influence direction of penalty kick in soccer
Transcendental meditation reduces congestive heart failure, new study shows
Chandra examines Jupiter during new horizons approach
Rare mutation causes early heart disease and metabolic syndrome
Cost control measures limit patient and physician choice in psychotropic medications
Scientists expand microbe 'gene language'
Mysteries of the Atlantic
Study sheds light on risks of being a second twin
Risk of birth complications varies between racial groups
Using morphine to hasten death is a myth, says doctor
Sweat may pass on hepatitis B in contact sports
Early life growth spurts protect against 'bad' cholesterol
A new pharmaceutical drug that halts progress of metastatic kidney cancer
March 01, 2007
Green tea and COX-2 inhibitors combine to slow growth of prostate cancer
New study in the journal Sleep finds that treating insomnia is far less costly than ignoring it
Journal Sleep: Sleep deprivation affects moral judgment
Journal Sleep: OSA increasingly associated with cardiovascular disease
New details in schizophrenia treatment trial emerge
Children with sleep disorders can impair parents' functioning
Primary graft dysfunction is risk factor for a later serious lung transplant problem
A higher physical activity level slows lung function decline in smokers
Improved predictions of warming-induced extinctions sought
UCLA study uncovers clues for why Graves' disease attacks the eyes
Pluto-Bound New Horizons Spacecraft Gets a Boost from Jupiter
Research on the color red shows definite impact on achievement
Modified ligament surgery improves outcomes for baseball pitchers, other athletes
Yellowstone's quiet power
Iron in Northwest rivers fuels phytoplankton, fish populations
University of Nevada scientists gauge earthquake hazards through study of precariously balance rocks
Glaucoma patients at significantly higher risk for falls, motor vehicle accidents
New evidence that global warming fuels stronger Atlantic hurricanes
Review of 1918 pandemic flu studies offers more questions than answers
NASA's robotic sub readies for dive into Earth's deepest sinkhole
New insight into brain disorders
New study finds antibiotic vancomycin may trigger dangerously low platelet count
Uniform language for describing genes of pathogenic and beneficial microbes
New graphene transistor promises life after death of silicon chip
Comparison of immune response to 1918 and H5N1 influeza viruses shows similarities
Biodegradable microspheres deliver time release vaccines, stimulate different immune response
Fast and slow — How the spinal cord controls the speed of movement
Choline shows promise in reducing behavioral effects associated with prenatal alcohol exposure
Widely used hepatitis B drug spurs HIV drug resistance
Genome sequence shows what makes bacteria dangerous for troops in Iraq
Manchester physicists pioneer new super-thin technology
Revealing the machinery underlying the 'plastic' juvenile brain
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