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May 31, 2007
WFU study finds that moths mimic sounds to survive
Galaxy Cluster Takes It to the Extreme
Molecular motors may speed nutrient processing
Gene expression patterns predict rapid decline in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients
Southern Fires Raise Smoke Concerns
NASA mission checks health of Greenland's ice sheet and glaciers
Mule deer moms rescue other fawns
Evolution of animal personalities
How brain pacemakers erase diseased messages
Limiting stroke damage is focus of study
Research shows aerobic exercise helps maintain muscle in elderly
Huge waves from one storm slam coasts some 6000 km apart
RIT study predicts how fast a black hole can be booted from a galaxy
Exercise test may help predict mortality risk in heart failure patients
Survey shows asthma not controlled in majority of patients
Once-fatal metabolic disorders treatable, says Stanford/Packard researcher
Children can perform approximate math without arithmetic instruction
Old idea spawns new way to study dark matter
Nanoscale imaging reveals unexpected behaviors in high-temperature superconductors
The general public lacks basic medical knowledge
Second SPORT Study Shows Surgery Advantage for Spinal Stenosis and Slipped Vertebra
XO-3b: Supersized planet or oasis in the 'brown dwarf desert'?
Doctors conclude temsirolimus is effective new treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma
Climate change signal detected in the Indian Ocean
New hope for severe heart disease patients
Researchers create new nanotechnology field
Eavesdropping comes naturally to young song sparrows
'Nurse cells' make life and death decisions for infection-fighting cells
May 30, 2007
Dentists need more training in oral cancer detection
New study suggests potential for a broadly-protective HIV vaccine
NASA researcher finds days of snow melting on the rise in Greenland
New research shows sharks use their noses and bodies to locate smells
Yin and yang -- Balance could play key role in progression of Alzheimer's disease
Brain activity reflects differences in types of anxiety
Common treatment for methamphetamine overdose may damage brain cells
Natural compound and exercise boost memory in mice
Magnetic field uses sound waves to ignite sun's ring of fire
Risk of Parkinson's disease increases with pesticide exposure and head trauma
How E. coli evolves to adapt to changing acidity
Evidence from ancient European graves raises questions about ritual human sacrifice
Innovative device to treat brain cancer shows promise in early studies
Decapitation and rebirth
Magnetic 'handedness' could lead to better magnetic storage devices
Doctors, engineers develop new wireless system
Growth factors and environment combine to increase brain maturation
Cytomegalovirus exacerbates atherosclerosis through an autoimmune mechanism
Extra-aggressive form of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis identified
New designer lipid-like peptide with lipid nanostructures for drug delivery systems
Study questions risks of anti-bleeding drug during heart surgery
Access to alcohol among middle school children
Conductive plastics made from natural, renewable, environmentally friendly soybeans
Hybrid advanced materials and the effect of Zirconium on synthesis and properties
Increasing radiation dose shortens treatment time for women who choose breast sparing treatment
Predicting the quality of life for older adults
HIV and malaria combine to adversely affect pregnant women and their infants
New perspective on brain function now possible
Ground breaking research to end in tears
28 new planets, 7 new brown dwarfs reported by California, Carnegie team
Researchers find deadly prescription drug effects 6 years before FDA
May 29, 2007
Researchers use MRI to predict recovery after spinal cord injury
'Virtual autopsy' helps identify drowning as cause of death
Focused ultrasound relieves fibroid symptoms in women
Screaming CMEs Warn of Radiation Storms
Rapid syphilis testing in Haiti will prevent congenital disease and stillbirths
Spitzer nets thousands of galaxies in a giant cluster
Community-associated staph infections involving antibiotic-resistant bacteria increase
Soy nuts may improve blood pressure in postmenopausal women
Exercise may slightly boost 'good' cholesterol levels
Intake of vitamin D and calcium associated with lower risk of breast cancer before menopause
Skimmed milk -- Straight from the cow
Avian influenza survivors' antibodies effective at neutralising H5N1 strain
Human antibodies protect mice from avian flu
Blood inflammation plays role in Alzheimer's disease
'Smart' mice teach scientists about learning process, brain disorders
Ants show us how to make super-highways
New NIST reference material for peptide analysis
New fabrication technique yields nanoscale UV LEDs
NIST atom interferometry displays new quantum tricks
Telephone 'quitlines' may help dental patients stop smoking
Adult stem cells from human cord umbilical cord blood successfully engineered to make insulin
ECP may be effective in treating Crohn's disease
Experimental gene therapy 'abolishes' arthritis pain and lessens joint damage
Genome of Clostridium botulinum reveals the background to world's deadliest toxin
Astrophysicists find fractal image of Sun's 'Storm Season' imprinted on Solar Wind
MU study finds binge drinking among college students impaires decision-making ability
MU Study Examines Effectiveness of Glycerin as Cattle Feed
Hepatitis B patients' understanding of infection and treatment deficient
MIT-led team ID's cell mechanics of hallmark malaria protein
New Device for Stroke Patients Improves Walking
May 25, 2007
MIT researchers probe bones' tiny building blocks
New Device for Stroke Patients Improves Walking
Color Vision Drove Primates to Develop Red Skin and Hair, Study Finds
CSHL links activity in brain synapses and developmental abnormalities with schizophrenia gene
Choice is a Key Element in Success for Smokers Who Want to Quit
Essential tones of music rooted in human speech
Flexible genes allow ants to change destiny
Want to Improve Your Relationship? Do the Dishes Because You Really Want To
Some forest birds can survive in agricultural countryside with limited habitat conservation, study finds
Nature surrenders flowery secrets to international team
Dynamic sonography accurate in diagnosing muscle tears
Steps needed to reduce smoking in the US
Endogenous cannabinoids linked to fetal brain damage imposed by maternal cannabis use
Clinical review -- A psychological approach to the management of irritable bowel syndrome
New reforms could cut the number of unexplained infant deaths
Analysis reveals extent of DNA repair army
Departure to cold water corals and other 'hot spots'
May 24, 2007
Fire ants are emerging nuisance for Virginians
Cosmologists predict a static universe in 3 trillion years
Definitive Evidence Found of a Swimming Dinosaur
Women with breast cancer do not get potentially life-saving information, survey reveals
Stereotype-induced math anxiety undermines girls' ability to perform in other academic areas
New study indicates that people may need more dietary choline than previously thought
Study evaluates the effectiveness of Aripiprazole in adolescents with schizophrenia
When it comes to preventing amputation in diabetics, site, not size, matters
'Supersize me' mice research offers grim warning for America's fast food consumers
Plants that produce more vitamin C may result from UCLA-Dartmouth discovery
Quasicrystals: Somewhere between order and disorder
Jefferson scientists use gene therapy to reverse heart failure in animals
Moderate drinking lowers women's risk of heart attack
In new statistical approach, data decide model
Tiny genes may increase cancer susceptibility, Jefferson scientists find
Adult brain cells rediscover their inner child
Ireland Cancer Center researcher lays out benefits of aspirin to prevent colon cancer
Stem cells may look malignant, not act it
Same-day coronary angiography and surgery safe for many patients
Leading the fight against food poisoning
Pointing a finger at the source of fecal bacteria
Vaccine hope for malaria
Cleaner manure burns hotter in ethanol processing
New technique effective in closing accidental colonoscopy wounds
A Brown Dwarf Joins the Jet-Set
Scientists from the UGR are using olive stones to depollute industrial sewage water
Botulism bug has few genome wrinkles
May 23, 2007
UGA study reveals function of ubiquitous yet poorly understood microorganisms
Advances in screening and markers improve early detection of colorectal cancer
Flaws in colonoscopies may increase risk of colon cancer
Bacteria show promise in fending off global amphibian killer
Resistance genes in our food supply
Nanotechnology requires immediate changes in EPA
Cassini 'CAT Scan' maps clumps in Saturn's rings, says UCF researcher, team
Scientists find war vets' hand dexterity determines susceptibility to PTSD
Novel sugar-to-hydrogen technology promises transportation fuel independence
Stem cells provide clues to cancer spread
New Mayo Clinic MRI technology enables noninvasive liver diagnoses
Finger length helps predict elementary exam results, study shows
Minimally invasive device shows promise in treating female urinary incontinence
A new wrinkle in evolution -- Man-made proteins
Salt increases ulcer-bug virulence
Malaria 2007 -- Progressing research, persisting challenges
Diagnostic tests for malaria underused in Zambia
Certain combination therapy found more effective for treating malaria in African children
DNA clues to inform conservation in Africa
Passengers, not just mobile phones, contribute to road accidents
Einstein researchers' discover 'radiation-eating' fungi
Exercise reverses aging in human skeletal muscle
Sleep apnea increases risk of diabetes and hypertension in pregnant women
More pounds equals worse asthma?
Inhaled steroids may not be enough for some children with asthma
Indoor smoking bans: Are they creating unhealthy outdoor zones for secondhand smoke?
May 22, 2007
Efficacy and safety of Aripiprazole as adjunctive therapy in major depressive disorder
Scientists concerned about effects of global warming on infectious diseases
Retinol lotion reduces the fine wrinkles from natural aging of skin
K-State biologist hopes mosquito can break viral chain
Cigarette use may explain asthma epidemic in children, says Mailman School of Public Health study
Engineered protein effective against Staphylococcus aureus toxin
Yoga and elevated brain GABA levels
UPMC begins study of heart support device as a bridge to transplantation
3 wishes for a future Internet? Geni Project will soon be at your command
U of M researchers find new, more effective treatment for toxic shock syndrome
Family favorite? Study says parents, sibs see imbalances in parents' attention differently
HIV in breast milk killed by flash-heating, new study finds
Physicists exploit ultra-cold gases to measure ultra-small magnetic fields
Soldiers acquired drug-resistant infections in field hospitals
Ancient wooden anchor discovered
UF researchers awaken vision cells in blind mice
Transplanting human gut bugs into mice helps understanding of metabolic system
Persistent smokers may have higher risk to become depressed than never smokers
HIV's effect on white blood cells questioned by new research
Caspase-14 protects our skin against UVB and dehydration
CO2 emissions increasing faster than expected
A mighty number falls
Geographer designs computer model to predict crowd behavior
Geoscience converges under pressure
Bigelow Laboratory Scientists develop new approach to study marine microbes
Cure for hepatitis C announced by VCU researcher
Studies assess effectiveness of serotonin and nerve stimulants on irritable bowel syndromes
Gel derived from a patient's own blood may help promote wound healing
Breast MRI may help determine surgical management of women with newly diagnosed breast cancer
Topical retinol helps reduce wrinkles associated with natural skin aging
Chronic gum disease associated with tongue cancer
May 21, 2007
Nanocomposite labeled cancer cells can be targeted and destroyed using lasers
Nanomedicine opens the way for nerve cell regeneration
Drug eluting nanostructured coatings enable targeted drug therapy for orthopedic patients
Targeted nanoparticles incorporating siRNA offer promise for cancer treatment
Genetic marker linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Green tea may protect the bladder from becoming inflamed
Veterans exposed to Agent Orange have higher rates of prostate cancer recurrence
Study finds 'wake up and breathe' strategy allows patients to come off ventilator sooner
Sleep apnea may increase risk of diabetes
Sleep apnea increases risk of heart attack or death by 30 percent
House dust may protect against allergic disease early in life
Hotter is better for removing allergens in laundry
'Healthy' children with smoking parents aren't really so healthy
Eating apples and fish during pregnancy may protect against childhood asthma and allergies
UD researchers put 'spin' in silicon, advance new age of electronics
Pitt researchers create new form of matter
Cornell lab confirms deadly fish virus spreading to new species
Bigger is smarter
Before selling carbon credits, read this
New biofuel from trees developed at UGA: Still-unnamed fuel can be blended with biodiesel, petroleum diesel; Has potential to boost Georgia's economy
B12 Is Also an Essential Vitamin for Marine Life
Fused nasal bones helped tyrannosaurids dismember prey
High-quality child care for low-income children offset the risk of later depression
Study of protein folds offers insight into metabolic evolution
Southern ocean carbon sink weakened
Public health impact of climate change, poverty, disaster response and housing design
Researchers begin randomized double-blind trial of airway bypass treatment for emphysema
May 18, 2007
A first glimpse at healthy brain and behavioral development
NIH study tracks brain development in some 500 children across US
Quality improvement effort pays off in diabetes care
Landmark study details demographic, ecological and genetic spread of rabies in raccoon outbreak
Revamped, Renewed, Restarted: Oak Ridge High Flux Isotope reactor back on line
Colorado River streamflow history reveals megadrought before 1490
Genome of yellow fever/dengue fever mosquito sequenced
Chronic pain can drive you to distraction
Scientists Develop Method to Track Immune System Enzyme in Live Animals
Tests show healthy humans not harmed by Taser
UT Southwestern joins national clinical trial that seeks to uncover long-term effects of West Nile virus
Lowering Body Temperature Could Aid Standard Stroke Treatment
Making strides in quantum dot infrared photodetectors
New Technique Provides 3-D View of Approaching Hurricanes
Role of autophagy in tumorigenesis
UPMC performs first beating heart transplant procedure in the US
Commonly used drug offers promise for premature babies
Combining NSAIDs with chemotherapy, radiation may improve cancer treatment
A new portable biosensor detects traces of contaminants in food more quickly and cheaply
The benefits of social contact
The end of the end of ideology?
Children with both autism and ADHD often bully, parents say
How insulin-producing cells develop -- new finding could help fight against diabetes
25,000 needless deaths each year due to failure to tackle blood clots in hospital
'Bigger the baby, the better' axiom is incorrect
Long-term anti-clotting therapy sweetens stenting outcomes in diabetic patients
SCAI highlights study using wireless technology to speed care of heart attack patients
Adaptive optics leads the way to supermassive black holes
Antibody-based therapies effective at controlling malaria
Insignia -- A new way to identify viruses and bacteria
Revealing the origins of morality -- good and evil, liberal and conservative
Executable biology -- Computer science sheds light on animal development
Tracking a hot spot
Left-right wiring determined by neural communication in the embryonic worm
Natural immune-control system may aid treatment of autoimmune disease and tissue rejection
May 17, 2007
New technique for 'weighing' black holes
Growing Nerve Cells in 3-D Dramatically Affects Gene Expression
Smoking and sleep top the list of lifestyle factors impacting oral health
Permanent ice fields are resisting global warming
New study: Pycnogenol reduces heart failure
Implanting dopamine generators in brain cells obtains improvement in Parkinson's in monkeys
Nutrition and heredity are genetically linked
Hubble sees dark matter ring in a galaxy cluster
Investigating coral reefs to help understand past and future climate change
Huge waves that hit Reunion Island tracked from space
Some children are born with 'temporary deafness' and do not require cochlear implant
Inexpensive 'nanoglue' can bond nearly anything together
Fatalistic beliefs about cancer cause many to ignore cancer prevention advice
No magic tomato? Study breaks link between lycopene and prostate cancer prevention
Ulcerative colitis sufferers find UC quite disruptive to many aspects of daily life
Television just got brighter: UCLA engineers are obsessed with the next generation of LEDs
Adolescents with high-risk sexual attitudes attract peers with similar attitudes
Hyperactivity and academic achievement could be linked by genetics
High-quality child care for poor children found to offset the risk of later depression
Scientists Seek Useful Traits in Wild Cottons
Decoding protein structures helps illuminate cause of diabetes
Violent sleep disorder linked to a form of dementia
Working with Inuit Community Is Part of Scientific Expedition
Effect on Breast Tumors of DNA Alternations in 3 Genes Described
Cracks on Enceladus Open and Close under Saturn's Pull
Hexavalent chromium in drinking water causes cancer in lab animals
From the deep -- Researchers find new species of sea anemone
Journal details how global warming will affect the world's fisheries
Iowa State scientists demonstrate first use of nanotechnology to enter plant cells
May 16, 2007
US soldiers in Iraq fighting drug-resistant bacteria after injuries
Infants with bronchiolitis may benefit more from albuterol
Testing the taser on human subjects -- preliminary physiological measurements
Female auto crash rates increase alarmingly; airbags can be dangerous for tall and small people
Animal study leading to new treatments for hemorrhagic shock and uncontrolled abdominal hemorrhage
Ruling out pulmonary embolism with a simple bedside protocol
Protocol for treatment of sepsis can reduce hospital deaths
Routine HIV screening in the ED is cost effective and well liked by patients
Study finds no link between autism and thimerosal in vaccines
IMS updated recommendations on postmenopausal hormone therapy
Sandia invention to make parabolic trough solar collector systems more energy efficient
NMR advance relies on microscopic detector
Program could ease treatment decisions for prostate cancer patients
Palau's coral reefs show differential habitat recovery following the 1998 bleaching event
Brazil demonstrating that reducing tropical deforestation is key win-win global warming solution
Smokeless cannabis delivery device efficient and less toxic
Study finds women less likely than men to have their cholesterol controlled
Saliva clue to chronic bullying
Obesity Increases Risk of Injury on the Job
Thymus transplants gives hope to babies with fatal immune disease
NASA-funded Robotic Sub Makes Final Dive To Reach Bottom of Earth's Deepest Sinkhole
Research Says Boiling Broccoli Ruins Its Anti Cancer Properties
Vitamin D supplements may offer cheap and effective immune system boost against TB
Exercise may lead to improvement in patients with Parkinson's
Hubble finds ring of dark matter
Reproductive speed protects large animals from being hunted to extinction
Gene thought to assist chemo may help cancer thrive
Biodiversity loss linked to economic inequality worldwide
Do fruit flies have free will?
May 15, 2007
Chemical maps hint at drug's effects on schizophrenia
Reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors when discontinuing hormone replacement therapy
Atypical pathogen treatment vital in hospitalized CAP patients
Full-term, low-birth-weight babies at significantly greater risk for early respiratory symptoms
Mailman School of Public Health researchers analyze air quality and weather changes by 2050
Breastfeeding duration rates for infants born in an inner-city WHO/UNICEF baby-friendly hospital
Older patients with major depression live longer with appropriate treatment, Penn study shows
History of migraines associated with increased risk of retinopathy
Drought sensitivity shapes species distribution patterns in tropical forests
UCI launches effort to develop patient-specific stem cell lines
Glucosamine-like supplement inhibits multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes
AGA Institute takes leadership role in exploring obesity and its complications
NASA's close-up look at a hurricane's eye reveals a new 'fuel' source
Researchers attach genes to minichromosomes in maize
Woods Hole Research Center scientists using remote sensing tools to predict bird species richness
Cluster makes a shocking discovery
Students devise oral quick-dissolve strips for rotavirus vaccine
Pediatricians and pathologists see traumatic brain injury differently
NASA mission explores world's deepest sinkhole
Treatment of kidney condition requires an individualised
Thale cress goes on the defensive
Fatty acid catabolism higher due to polyphenol intake
Childhood environment influences reproductive function
DOE JGI sets 'gold standard' for metagenomic data analysis
DNA-damage test could aid drug development
A self-fulfilling prophecy in bleeding stroke?
Unfair treatment boosts heart attack risk
Heart-failure patients benefit from pharmacist care
Mediterranean diet halves risk of progressive lung disease
'Lite' low tar cigarettes impair blood flow as much as regular cigarettes
May 14, 2007
RAND study finds women with heart disease and diabetes less likely to receive proper care
1 month post launch, Interactive Autism Network reports 13,000 participants
HIV survival improves if patients stay in care
Study Revises Dynamin's Role in Nerve Cell Function
Climate swings have brought great CO2 pulses up from the deep sea
Quick, Innovative Procedure Helps Men Minimize Incontinence After Prostatectomy
Nerves controlling muscles are best repaired with similar nerves
Inherited genes linked to toxicity of leukemia therapy
UCLA Researchers Discover Link Between Parkinson's and Narcolepsy
Bare-metal stents are better for some heart patients
Higher gas prices leave many workers running on empty
Researchers Create Model of Cancer-Preventing Enzyme, Study How It Works
Study Sheds Light on Earth's CO2 Cycles, Possible Impacts of Climate Change
DNA sieve -- Nanoscale pores can be tiny analysis labs
Confirmed - deforestation plays critical climate change role
Experts debate role of stenting, bypass surgery in left main coronary artery disease
Debate focuses on door-to-balloon time in heart attack treatment
Slowing the racing heart
High-dose anticlotting drug cuts heart attack, death risk in half
Stenting of abdominal arteries offers welcome relief for 'intestinal angina'
Online education program better source of information for patients
One pill may be better than two for treating patients with high blood pressure
New research helps overcome major CPAP problem
Breakdown of Myelin Implicated in Alzheimer's, UCLA Research Shows
Wetter report: New approach to testing surface adhesion
'Tunable' network features coordinated frequency combs
Tiny spectrometer offers precision laser calibration
May 11, 2007
Researchers discover how antibiotic inhibits bacterial growth
Magnetic computer sensors may help study biomolecules
Scientists equip bacteria with custom chemo-navigational system
Real-Time Seismic Monitoring Station Installed Atop Active Underwater Volcano
Drylands are not the same as badlands
Baumann Lab Defines Proteins that Distinguish Chromosome Ends from DNA Double-Strand Breaks
Bone Marrow Stem Cells May Cure Eye Disease
UCLA AIDS Institute researchers find a peptide that encourages HIV infection
New petroleum-degrading bacteria found at Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles
The longest carbon nanotubes you've ever seen
Counseling, coping skills could reduce arthritis disability
Chemotherapy more effective when given before breast cancer surgery
LIAI scientists make important finding on cytomegalovirus transmission
Estrogen is important for bone health in men as well as women
Hyper-accurate clocks - the beating heart of Galileo
Remnants of ice age linger in gravity
Can an omega-3 fatty acid slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
Short-circuit found in ocean circulation
Protein interactions targets for Huntington disease therapy
Scientists develope a new model of artificial canine skin
New therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases
Study finds gap between practice, attitudes toward medical errors
Radical engine redesign would reduce pollution, oil consumption
Scientists from the CIMA from the University of Navarra investigate a molecule for diagnosing hypertensive cardiopathy
Use of Swedish 'snus' is linked to a doubled risk of pancreatic cancer
New host species for avian influenza identified
U. of Colorado study shows massive CO2 burps from ocean to atmosphere at end of last ice age
Toxoplasmosis infection trick revealed by scientists
Is the UK prepared for pandemic flu?
Cognitive therapy can reduce post-traumatic stress in survivors of terrorist attacks
UF scientists identify cancer virus' genetic targets
Bat flight generates complex aerodynamic tracks
May 10, 2007
Insulin therapy shown to treat early experimental diabetic retinopathy
NASA study suggests extreme summer warming in the future
New Bacteria Test Could Improve Quality of Fruit and Vegetable Juice
Researchers publish first marsupial genome sequence
Bridges Will Rock -- Safely -- with New Quake Design
Study finds regions of DNA that appear linked to autistic spectrum disorders
LSU professor involved in genome sequencing of the first marsupial
Plants tag insect herbivores with an alarm
DNA reveals hooded seals have wanderlust
Cataloging the Structural Variations in Human Genetics
New '1/f noise' discovery promises to improve semiconductor-based sensors
DNA repair proteins monitored at double-strand break
University of Pittsburgh discovers genetic 'shut down' trigger in healthy immune cells
Coarse particulate matter in air may harm hearts of asthma sufferers, UNC study finds
FDG-PET Imaging Clearly Predicts Lung Cancer Patients' Response to Chemotherapy
Study shows marine omega-3 fatty acids have positive effect on muscle mass
Understanding the global carbon budget -- Woods Hole Research Center expert provides insights
X-rays provide a new way to investigate exploding stars
Faster and better emergency response through satellite telecoms
Egyptians, not Greeks were true fathers of medicine
Diminishing dinosaur steps saved by laser and laptop
Effectiveness of first renin inhibitor drug for treating hypertension is limited
Extreme Winds Rule Exoplanet's Weather
Survival of the rarest: Fruit flies shed light on the evolution of behavior
Comparison of patients' access to new and better cancer drugs reveals inequalities between countries
Scientists identify prion's infectious secret
UCF professor finds that hottest measured extrasolar planet is 3700 degrees
HPV infection linked to throat cancers
Species thrive when sexual dimorphism broadens their niches
Study shows continued success for new HPV vaccine against virus responsible for cervical cancer
Warts vaccine -- 1 of many in pipeline
Double the death rate from cirrhosis for 'blue collar' men
May 09, 2007
Uveal melanoma patients at higher risk for colon cancer
Fine motor skills, social acceptance lower in children with 'lazy eye'
Biosensor sniffs out explosives
Agent protects cells from lethal effects of radiation even if given after exposure
Phoenix Mars mission spacecraft lands at Kennedy Space Center
Animal Study Identifies Promising New Target for Brain Tumor Therapy
Mechanoluminescence event yields novel emissions, reactions
Researchers at Illinois explore queen bee longevity
Molecule That Destroys Bone Also Protects It, New Research Shows
Study implicates protein as a trigger of advanced prostate cancer recurrence
Research Reveals Way to Speed Up Treatment of Deadly Malignant Hyperthermia
VA should revise its methods for evaluating and rating PTSD in veterans
Baby aspirin better for your health, University of Kentucky study says
Test improves prediction of self-injurious behavior
Stress of deployment increases risk of child abuse, neglect in military families, UNC study shows
UC Engineering Researchers Uncover Factors That Control Ion Motion in Solid Electrolytes — Coming to a Pacemaker Near You
Transcontinental wildfire emissions monitored from space
Tomb of King Herod discovered at Herodium
Risk of lymphoma increases with hepatitis C virus infection
Hepatitis C increases risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Angioplasty reduces long-term cardiac risk among heart patients with 'silent' ischemia
Why predicting the next influenza pandemic is difficult and how scientists can best prepare
New Brandeis research sheds light on memory by erasing it
Enhanced MR-guided focused ultrasound guidelines demonstrate improved efficacy and durability
Fat screen delivers plant-derived chemical with antidiabetic effects
UQ research heralds vaccine technology breakthrough
May 08, 2007
Genetic roots of bipolar disorder revealed by first genome-wide study of illness
Largest, brightest supernova ever seen may be long-sought pair-instability supernova
New 'layered-layered' materials for rechargeable lithium batteries
Spiritual beliefs, practices may help smokers quit
Scientists: As rainfall changes, tropical plants may acclimate
Lymphocyte count found to be a predictor of survival for young patients with leukemia
Animal research raises possibility of end to fat-free diets
Venus Express' infrared camera goes filming
Melting of the Greenland ice cap may have consequences for climatic change
NASA's Chandra sees brightest supernova ever
Plant pathologists fighting global threat to wheat supply
New knowledge improves rice quality
Meditation may fine-tune control over attention
The stem cells that weren't there
Scientists encourage cells to make a meal of Huntington's disease
Cancer cells 'reprogram' energy needs to grow and spread, study suggests
Cigarette marketing practices in retail stores associated with teen smoking habits
Frequent TV viewing during adolescence linked with risk of attention and learning difficulties
Traumatic events, but not post-traumatic stress disorder, common in childhood
More than 10 percent of adults abuse or become dependent on drugs during their lifetime
Survey estimates more than 4 percent of US adults have some form of bipolar disorder
Diabetes drug dramatically boosts power of platinum chemotherapy
New therapies may help some end-stage heart failure patients avoid transplant
Gene patenting -- steep cost for health care and patients
Tropical plants go with the flow ... of nitrogen
Bipolar spectrum disorder may be underrecognized and improperly treated
Regulating Californian stem cell research, and more
Newborn neurons like to hang with the 'in' crowd
May 07, 2007
Study shows that many children of HIV-positive parents are not in their custody
Premature births may be linked to seasonal levels of pesticides and nitrates in surface water
Conception date affects baby's future academic achievement
Many older Americans not treated for glaucoma
From plastic bag to railway sleeper
Simple home spit test to spot deadly pre-eclampsia
Exposure to trauma can affect brain function in healthy people several years after event
Some hypertension drugs may help reduce dementia risk
A frown or a smile? Children with autism can't discern
Creating corn for cars
Ultra-high-field MRI allows for earlier diagnosis of multiple sclerosis
CTA useful in detecting ruptured cerebral aneurysms
New technology useful for soft-tissue imaging in interventional radiology procedures
Nearly 28,000 US infants died in 2004
CT colonoscopy has 90 percent agreement rate with optical colonoscopy
Cryoablation is a safe procedure for breast cancer patients, early results indicate
Study uses MRI to determine features of osteoarthrosis
MRS shows promise as noninvasive means to determine fetal lung maturity
CT and MRI accurate for pre-transplant evaluation of patients with cirrhosis
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors prove safe and effective
PET-CT detects muscular lymphoma better than CT
New procedure allows diagnosis of lower back pain cause
Computer-aided detection with computed radiography effective in detecting breast cancer
Study shows CT angiography can replace digital subtraction angiography
MR imaging helps predict recurrence in prostate cancer patients
Extremely low-dose MDCT useful for reducing hospital stay for patients with acute abdominal pain
MDCT using dual energy setting may make CT colonography more 'patient-friendly'
Diagnostic ultrasound could provide automated method of fingerprint identification
CT better than plain radiographs in diagnosing lumbar spine fractures
MDCT eliminates need for catheter angiography for aortic injury diagnosis, saving time and lives
Study evaluates transcription accuracy in men and women
Hamilton College Researchers Discover New Molecules with the Potential to Treat Breast Cancer
Multitasking is hardest in the early morning
Vascular and biliary complications after liver transplant can be reliably diagnosed when using CE-US
High intracoronary attenuation improves accuracy of 64-slice CT-CA
May 04, 2007
Children with autism have difficulty recognizing ordinary words
UW study tests topical honey as a treatment for diabetic ulcers
Coral Reef Fish Make Their Way Home
Has SOHO ended a 30-year quest for solar ripples?
Cancer patients monitor fatigue in real time
Nitric oxide: Key to cardiovascular and pulmonary function and drug effectiveness
Study finds fecal microbes high in New Orleans sediments following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Cerebral malaria: Approaching a diagnostic test
Scientists step closer to realising invisible technology
Should the UK adopt Dutch rules on euthanasia in newborn babies?
Is it worth having surgery to remove your tonsils?
Maggots rid patients of MRSA
Essential genes cluster clue to order in the genome
Study led by Scripps Research scientist reveals little-known cell networks vital to circadian rhythm
Master regulatory gene of epithelial stem cells identified
Elastic interactions of membrane proteins
Role of noise in neurons
Researchers learn more about genetic mutation linked to autism
Ten Inventions Created for James Webb Space Telescope Approved
Platinum nanocrystals boost catalytic activity for fuel oxidation, hydrogen production
Scientists offer new view of photosynthesis
Scientists identify new strategy for preventing acute and chronic brain disease
NEC, JST and RIKEN successfully demonstrate world's first controllably coupled qubits
Vitamin extends life in yeast, Dartmouth Medical School researchers find
Abnormal face processing in toddlers with autism and developmental delays
Vaccine prevents prion disease in mice
Lower IQ found in children of women who took epilepsy drug
For Iraq veterans, migraines may be sign of other problems
May 03, 2007
Decrease in breast cancer rates likely reflect HRT reduction and saturation of mammography
The sound of proteins
Study confirms the risk of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke outdoors
New clues for treatment of disease that causes accelerated aging
Laser-induced shocks in diamond anvil can achieve pressures inside supergiant planets
Researchers find that later-life diseases resulting from fetal and infant toxicity have common immune pattern
Efficiency boost makes solar cells more affordable
Study shows Botox decreases pain and intensity of spasticity following a stroke
May: Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month -- latest research is good news
Princeton physicists connect string theory with established physics
Machine preservation may promote more organ sharing
Lab-on-a-Chip Device from Berkeley Lab to Speed Proteomics Research
'Insulator' helps silence genes in dormant herpes virus
Quantum dot recipe may lead to cheaper solar panels
Scripps research team sheds light on long-sought cold sensation gene
Hubble sees multiple star generations in a globular cluster
Protein enables discovery of quantum effect in photosynthesis
Cell splits water via sunlight to produce hydrogen
Breastfeeding and good fats help new moms fight depression
Cause of gender differences in blood pressure, kidney damage under study
X-ray holograms expose secret magnetism
Study shows tight diabetes control does not impact cognitive ability in type 1 diabetes
Once-yearly treatment significantly reduces bone fractures in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis
Gel-based handrub improves hospital hygiene
First research to show that diabetes damages DNA in men's sperm and may affect fertility
Sharp views show ground ice on Mars is patchy and variable
Liquid CO2 drives rapid thrust of diamond-bearing structures
Drought limits tropical plant distributions, scientists at the Smithsonian report
May 02, 2007
Literature review shows spinal manipulation beneficial for neck pain
A rainbow of methods promises insights into biological processes and diseases
Study raises new treatment possibilities for cognitive disorders
8 plants from South Africa may hold potential for treating high blood pressure
Generic biologic drugs unlikely to offer significant savings
Laser-trapping of rare element gets unexpected assist
MNI researchers find a new role for mitochondria in cellular copper regulation
New study reports improved treatment and reduced mortality for patients with heart failure
ASU, Walter Reed researchers create prosthesis of the future
Seniors unfairly stereotyped as grouchy and frail
Ultrashort light pulse blazes new paths for science, industry
MU Researchers Find Statin Drugs Also May Help Reduce Risk of Heart Failure, Sudden Cardiac Death
Serious illness among children with sickle cell disease reduced with vaccine
How does soy promote weight loss? University of Illinois scientist finds another clue
pHLIP, a novel technology to locate and treat tumors
Jefferson pharmacologist says biomarker discovery bodes well for better cancer diagnostics
Research Demonstrates Link Between Domestic Violence and Asthma
Alien plants attack using 'resource conservation' as weapon, researchers say
Researchers Find New Class of Nontoxic Cancer Treatments
Brain shows humans break down events into smaller units
Urbanization favors sedentary males
First clinical trial of gene therapy for childhood blindness
Hurricane Katrina evacuees had deep distrust of public health authorities
Madagascan tropical forests return thanks to better management and well-defined ownership
Inflammatory system genes linked to cognitive decline after heart surgery
May 01, 2007
Urologic diseases cost Americans $11B a year
New research disproves belief that group psychotherapy extends the lives of cancer patients
Amphibians in losing race with environmental change
Monthly interpersonal psychotherapy prevents relapse of depression in many women
More recycling on the farm could reduce environmental problems
Prenatal nicotine exposure can lead to cardiac function reprogramming in adult offspring
Lap band gastric bypass surgery improves insulin resistance
Impact of a chemical component of diesel exhaust particles
Sleep deprivation can threaten competent decision-making
Chronic fatigue syndrome impairs a person's slow wave activity during sleep
Delayed treatment of childhood-onset bipolar disorder results in negative outcome in adults
Promising drug fails to improve COPD symptoms
Early onset of poor bone mineralization revealed in children with cystic fibrosis
Brains scans of symptomatic Gulf War veterans show differences
BCM, Rice make major advance in structural biology
Tree rings show elevated tungsten coincides with Nevada leukemia cluster
Plants with male and bisexual flowers on the same plant are better mothers
Study shows children less prone to false memories, implications for eyewitness testimony
Smallpox Outbreak: How Long Would It Take for Vaccines To Protect People? Would it Work?
Exercise science principles strengthen swallowing rehabilitation
First Genome Comparison of Plankton Species Yields Surprises Underlying Key Ocean Processes
Arctic Ice Retreating More Quickly Than Computer Models Project
Researchers create interactive map with Google technology to track avian flu spread
Early Exposure to Indoor Fungus Molecules May Protect Infants Against Future Allergies
Resistant HIV quickly hides in infants' cells
Beijing restrictions offer case study in emissions of key atmospheric gases
More research needed to involve families in psychosocial interventions
Was Bristol Channel hit by a tsunami?
How to look at dinosaur tracks
Mice with a migraine show signs of brain damage
No increased risk of certain cancers from electromagnetic fields among energy workers
Significant rise in proportion of chronically ill children dying in intensive care
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