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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines November 2007
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November 30, 2007
Researchers develop powerful tool to study the genetics of inflammation
Dark energy -- 10 years on
New system for classifying infant lung disease developed
Ibuprofen associated with slower lung function decline in children with cystic fibrosis
Duke scientists map imprinted genes in human genome
Oosight microscope enables embryonic stem cell breakthrough
Studies of 20,000 smokers show quit rates double with counseling and free nicotine patches
University of Pennsylvania Study Reveals Inconspicuous Hosts in the Lyme Disease Epidemic
Recipe for a storm: The ingredients for more powerful Atlantic hurricanes
Scientists solve cosmological puzzle
Wildlife Conservation Society study finds seasonal seas save corals with 'tough love'
Astronomers find stellar cradle where planets form
ORNL super water repellent could cause big wave in market
Small RNA plays parallel roles in bacterial metabolism
New treatment for age-related macular degeneration within sight
Club drugs inflict damage similar to traumatic brain injury
Researchers develop better membranes for water treatment, drug delivery
New developments in biomarkers for epithelial ovarian cancer
Youngest solar systems detected by U-M astronomers
McGill researchers link enzyme to breast cancer malignancy
New rapid chlamydia test could enable 'test and treat' strategy
Eczema sufferers test out benefits of water softeners
Wealthy Commonwealth countries urged to help improve vital infrastructure facilities in poorer member countries
Indigenous water frogs under threat
Hotspots found for chromosome gene swapping
MRE could provide a definitive diagnosis for people with muscle pain, Mayo Clinic study shows
Vascular biologists make a significant discovery in neurobiology
How our ancestors were like gorillas
Blood stem cells fight invaders, study finds
November 29, 2007
Jefferson Scientists See Breast Cancer Gene Activity from Outside the Body
Columbia researchers: Growth of CT scan use may lead to significant public health problem
Limited Biofuel Feedstock Supply?
Manure Management Reduces Levels of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Study of malaria parasites reveals new parasitic states
High-Trauma Fractures in Older Men and Women Linked to Osteoporosis
A molecular map for aging in mice
UNH scientists report first findings on key astrophysics problem
More comprehensive analysis of Klamath River basin needed to aid decision makers
Foot-and-mouth disease could cost Kansas nearly a billion dollars
'Use it or lose it'
2 out of 3 middle class American families on shaky financial ground, according to new report
Natural ingredient preserves meat quality in precooked supermarket offerings
Transporters may help delay diabetes-related retinal damage
Chandra discovers cosmic cannonball
Chalmers first with integrated receiver for high frequency applications
Computer savvy canines
Improving Fuel Cell Durability: Research into Better Fuel Cell Materials and Designs Starts with Studying Failures
New population of faint protogalaxies discovered
Blue dye could hold the key to super processing power
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines can improve the lives of HIV-infected children
Monitoring of a common epilepsy drug during pregnancy reduces seizure risk
New mammography technology improves cancer detection
Testing times: Detecting HIV in resource-limited settings
Breathe deep: Which patients could benefit from inhaled steroids in cystic fibrosis?
Study of malaria parasite in patient blood finds distinct physiological states
Drug boosts platelets in hepatitis C patients
Sirtris unveils promising, novel SIRT1 activators for treating diseases of aging
Drug monitoring reduces seizures in pregnant women with epilepsy
November 28, 2007
Pedophilia may be the result of faulty brain wiring
Sweet fuel supply
UC Davis researchers identify a cellular pathway that makes prostate cancer fatal
A new computational technique predicts side-effects of a major cancer drug
PET imaging significantly enhances standard imaging in lung cancer staging
UC Davis researchers discover novel pathway to increased inflammation in diabetes patients
Computer simulation predicts Voyager 2 will reach major milestone in space in late 2007-early 2008
MIT radar technology fights breast cancer
Treating your periodontal pockets may benefit your pocket book
Woods Hole Research Center debuts new image mosaic that will strengthen global forest monitoring
Job-related stress: NIST demonstrates fatigue effects in silicon
NIST measures performance of auto crash warning systems
'High Q' NIST nanowires may be practical oscillators
NIST announces first observation of 'persistent flow' in a gas
Texas A&M researchers examine Einstein's theories on the universe
Studies Suggest HIV Subtype More Deadly Than Others
Violent TV, games pack a powerful public health threat
ANDRILL's 2nd Antarctic drilling season exceeds all expectations
Alcohol may amplify chronic rejection in lung transplants
MIT: Stem-cell therapies for brain more complicated than thought
Climate change and life in the Southern Ocean
CT Scans to Determine Heart Disease in the Emergency Room
Insulin regulates the secretion of the antiaging hormome Klotho
Discovering teenage galaxies
Catalyst-free chemistry makes self-healing materials more practical
Scientists identify gene responsible for statin-induced muscle pain
Fear is stronger motivator to get fit than hope for those worrying about their bodies, says study
New research to decode the genetic secrets of prolific potato pest
Europe to tackle brain disorder research by linking industry, academia
Leeds researchers fuelling the 'hydrogen economy'
NASA-conceived map of Antarctica lays ground for new discoveries
Biodiesel could reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Effects of progesterone on Alzheimer's disease
Blood-vessel blocker aids cancer-killing virus
Dementia screening in primary care: Is it time?
Fast way of spotting multidrug resistant bacteria could help stop outbreaks in hospitals
Hospital superbugs now in nursing homes and the community
MRSA in the community: A new threat to children's health?
November 27, 2007
Cancer-resistant mouse discovered
Gene study supports single main migration across Bering Strait
Summer-dormant tall fescue grass shows promise for pasture improvements
Smoking and depression often co-occur in new mothers
UCLA mathematician works to make virtual surgery a reality
CT angiography highly accurate, multicenter trials show
Ozone can affect heavier people more
Argonne's nuclear energy research moves toward greater reliance on computer simulation
Penn research shows transcranial magnetic stimulation effective in treating major depression
For treating malaria, less drugs may be best drugs
University of Toronto scientists map entire yeast genome
Facial expressions have greater impact on kids with bipolar disorder
Environmental researchers propose radical 'human-centric' map of the world
AMPATH: Restoring lives not just immune systems
Cleveland Clinic leading clinical program to improve early-stage lung cancer detection
Red blood cell transfusions under scrutiny
New research review shows that your family doctor may be the key to quitting smoking
Scientists adopt fresh approach in quest for new therapies
Planting carbon deep in the earth -- rather than the greenhouse
What are the benefits and risks of fitting patients with radiofrequency identification devices?
Drugs may not delay onset of dementia; and more
Cholera vaccine could protect affected communities
Is your heart aging faster than you are?
High-glycemic index carbohydrates associated with risk for developing type 2 diabetes in women
UF botanists: Flowering plants evolved very quickly into 5 groups
Pol3 mutation disrupts organ growth
UCLA researchers outline the structure of the largest non-virus particle ever crystallized
Not enough 'good' cholesterol makes it harder to recover from stroke
Researchers outline structure of largest nonvirus particle ever crystallized
Study shows endemic cholera can be controlled with oral vaccines
Tree of life for flowering plants reveals relationships among major groups
Attitudes toward mammography differ across ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds
November 26, 2007
Accuracy of past hurricane counts good
U of Minnesota researcher finds materialism in children and adolescents linked to self-esteem
'Mismatched' prostate cancer treatment more common than expected
Cryoablation continues to show good results for kidney cancer patients
Nanotech's health, environment impacts worry scientists
Marine scientists warn human safety, prosperity depend on better ocean observing system
Massive necrosis after trans-catheter treatment is more common in the presence of tumor capsule
Age, burden, divorce and heavy tea consumption are significant risk factors for erosive esophagitis
Rebuilding the evolutionary history of HIV-1 unravels a complex loop
Liquid crystal phases of tiny DNA molecules point up new scenario for first life on Earth
'Cooper pairs' can be found in insulators as well superconductors
Stem cell transplant can grow new immune system in certain mice, Stanford researchers find
People with rare type of memory loss still sensitive to others, study shows
Rising tides intensify non-volcanic tremor in Earth's crust
2002 Alaskan quake left 7 areas of California stirred but not shaken
MIT: Prenatal arsenic exposure detected in newborns
St. Jude finds molecule that could improve cancer vaccines and therapy for other diseases
390-million-year-old scorpion fossil -- biggest bug known
The power of multiples: Connecting wind farms can make a more reliable - and cheaper - power source
Why you remember names and ski slopes
Bioclocks work by controlling chromosome coiling
Cigarette Smoke And Alcohol Damage Hearts Worse As Combo
Oral Drug Sets a New Survival Standard for Bone Marrow Cancer
Arterial vascular disease underdiagnosed, undertreated in older US women
New research shows climate change triggers wars and population decline
Serum carcinoembryonic antigen level can reflect adrenal adenoma
How can we know early who will benefit from tumor target therapy?
Wake up and smell the sweat
Understanding of actuator properties of carbon nanotubes bring micro machines closer
Improved wettability of carbon nanotubes opens the door to new possibilities
Dude, big screen TVs, flexible electronics and surfboards made from same new material!
Another type of nanotube, a how-to guide to making bamboo-structured carbon nanotubes
Growing tiny carbon nanotube wires to connect computer chips of the future
Carbon nanotubes to be replaced by MoSIx nanowires in high-tech devices says new study
Penn's Abramson Cancer Center part of major phase III study for myeloma
November 16, 2007
Should the UK lower the age for prostate cancer detection?
A new window on the universe
Purdue research finds similarities in dog, human breast cancer pre-malignant lesions
Drug dosages often incorrect for obese patients
Bad to the bone: UD research to shed light on osteoporosis
'Ultrasound' of Earth's crust reveals inner workings of a tsunami factory
Carnegie Mellon neuroscientist proposes new theory of brain flexibility
CT colonography detects wide-range of extracolonic abnormalities in elderly patients
Evolutionary Biology Research on Plant Shows Significance of Maternal Effects
NRL researchers develop optical technique for controlling electron spins in quantum dot ensembles
USP announces 11 new proposed monographs for dietary supplements
More Women Are Choosing Double Mastectomy Even When Breast Cancer Is Confined to a Single Breast
USC study -- largest of its kind -- finds older children more likely to develop vision disorders
Earlier bites by uninfected mosquitoes boost West Nile deaths in lab mice
Tamiflu effective for treatment and prevention of influenza in children 1 year and older
Planets forming in Pleiades star cluster, astronomers report
Study shows suppressing herpes virus may reduce infectiousness of HIV
Study shows Google favored over other search engines by webmasters
Dinosaur from Sahara ate like a 'mesozoic cow'
Genome comparison of 12 fruit fly species
AUA and EAU release new guidelines on ureteral stone management
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease special issue explores multifaceted aspects of AD
Cethromycin achieves all endpoints in second pivotal Phase III Trial for treatment for pneumonia
Survey shows perceptions of stress among pathology residents
Worldwide atmospheric measurements will determine the role of atmospheric fine particles
Go with the flow
Forests damaged by Katrina may contribute to global warming
Poxvirus' ability to hide from the immune system may aid vaccine design
Chronic HIV-1 infection frequently fails to protect against superinfection
'Speed of thought' guides brain's memory consolidation
The hormone of darkness: melatonin could hurt memory formation at night
Brain compensatory mechanisms enhance the recovery from spinal cord injury
'Cooling down' begins at Svalbard Global Seed Vault
November 15, 2007
Hubble zooms in on heart of mystery comet
November issue of Reproductive Health Matters focuses on maternal mortality
New south Florida nursery to focus on staghorn corals
White children more positive toward blacks after learning about racism, study shows
Family conditions may affect when girls experience puberty
Environment plays key role in children's readiness for school
Fetal heart rate yields clues to children's later development
Cystic Fibrosis foundation lays out new treatment guidelines
Study links asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder
Girls will be girls longer when home life is stable
MIT develops lecture search engine to aid students
Genes influence age-related hearing loss
Global view shows link between endometrial cancer and vitamin D status
Medical College of Wisconsin study finds drug may limit radiation kidney damage in BMT patients
Yale discovery suggests protein may play a role in severe asthma
Fire, ice, and invasion
Simple reason helps males evolve more quickly
FDA petition would protect public from dangerous drugs
Princeton scientists break cholera's lines of communication
University of Toronto finds humans and chimps differ at level of gene splicing
Local bars, not liquor stores, associated with heavy drinking
Grape powder blocks genes linked to colon cancer
Dartmouth researchers show effects of low dose arsenic on development
Effects of social isolation traced to brain hormone
Human RecQ helicases, homologous recombination and genomic instability
Hormone links sleep, hunger and metabolism, researchers find
First-ever 'State of the Carbon Cycle Report' finds troubling imbalance
Parasites might spur evolution of strange amphibian breeding habits
Primary rain forest is irreplaceable
Histochemistry is the golden standard in the diagnosis of carcinosarcomas
Scientific evidence of the significant anti-cancer effect of milk thistle
Researchers push transmission rate of copper cables
Lessons from Turkey's bird flu outbreak
Menstruation proves more than a curse
November 14, 2007
New anemia measure predicts risk of death in dialysis patients
Nicotine addiction slashed in test of new cigarette smoking strategy
Cancer gene drives pivotal decision in early brain development
Diabetes dilemma: older people with diabetes face a heavy burden from co-existing health conditions
STEP HIV vaccine study to be unblinded
Citrus juice, vitamin C give staying power to green tea antioxidants
Experimental Technique at GUMC Offers Real-Time Analysis of Breast Cancer Biopsies
LA BioMed research finds simpler way to assess breast cancer risk
Satellite shows regional variation in warming from sun during solar cycle
Cranberry sauce: good for what ails you
Changing environment organizes genetic structure
Ice age imprint found on cod DNA
Risk of disability rises in states with income inequality
Two Proteins May Be Survival Markers in Some Breast Cancers
Language barriers adversely impact healthcare quality
Higher-risk kidneys may help solve organ shortage facing older adults
Microbes Churn Out Hydrogen at Record Rate
Little evidence that binge drinking while pregnant seriously harms fetus
Abnormal glutamine repeats interfere with key transcription factor, leading to neurodegeneration
A higher risk of obesity for children neglected by parents
Antegrade bowel intussusception can cause recurrent, chronic postoperative intestinal obstruction
The most important candidate genes for pancreatic stone formation
New therapeutic targets in the treatment of ulcerative colitis
Optimal systemic and splanchnic hemodynamic state after living-donor liver transplantation
Researchers investigate ways to detect lupus-associated kidney disease
A low-carb diet may stunt prostate tumor growth
NIH selects LIAI for major study on allergy molecular causes and possible treatments
Hospital quality indicator may not be linked to patient survival after colon cancer surgery
Number of cases of most vaccine-preventable diseases in US at all-time low
Mental health needs of soldiers increase several months after returning from Iraq war
November 12, 2007
Emergency response
Jefferson neuroscientists show anti-inflammation molecule helps fight MS-like disease
Life-threatening gene defect located by UT-Houston researchers
Factor key to severity of community-associated methicillin-resistant staph infections identified
Children's peer victimization -- a mix of loyalty and preference
Thinking Makes It So: Science Extends Reach of Prosthetic Arms
Research suggests targeted treatment strategies for lupus
Human clones: New U.N. analysis lays out world's choices
High-energy particles from violent black holes travel to Earth
MIT's 'electronic nose' could detect hazards
HIV drug resistance risk in mothers reduced by combination of common drugs
Jefferson researchers show chemotherapy and radiation together extend lung cancer patients' lives
Survey shows gender differences are factor when surgeons in training choose a subspecialty
How global is the Global Biodiversity Information Facility?
Landmark Trial to Evaluate Cardioprotective Properties of Insulin
Distant black holes may be source of high-energy cosmic rays
Researchers successfully simulate photosynthesis and design a better leaf
UK government has reneged on pledge for flexible working in NHS
Chicken pox vaccination should be introduced for children in the UK
New technology illuminates protein interactions in living cells
Abnormal immune cells may cause unprovoked anaphylaxis
AUA releases new guidelines on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
AUA releases new guidelines on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
Children's Hospital studying drug with the potential to prevent/delay onset of type 1 diabetes
Chronic kidney disease rises while most people with the condition remain unaware
Warning for women who binge drink
Study reveals high death toll after severe urinary complications in men over 45
Most UK citizens susceptible to hepatitis B infection
Humanitarian assistance often lacks needs assessment
Physics provides new insights on cataract formation
New public-private hybrid rice group aims to raise rice yields in the tropics
Existing drugs show promise for treating end-stage renal disease in lupus
The Structural Basis of Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is Revealed
November 09, 2007
Argonne scientists use unique diamond anvils to view oxide glass structures under pressure
Mayo Clinic shows therapy effective for reducing lupus flares
At the root of nutrient limitation, ecosystems are not as different as they seem
Study finds strong demand for HIV meds after high-risk sex
Interferon does not slow or stop hepatitis C from worsening, study finds
TAU Scientists Help Discover the Most Massive Stellar Black Hole Ever Found
NIST posts online database of cryogenic materials properties
New scoring system protects credit card transactions
NIST issues call for a new 'hash' algorithm
Micro microwave does pinpoint cooking for miniaturized labs
Bug-Zapper: A dose of radiation may help knock out malaria
Developing Kryptonite for Superbug
Measurements link magma melting rate to tectonic plate subduction rate
Mysterious cosmic rays linked to galactic powerhouses
In the laboratory, green tea proves a powerful medicine against severe sepsis
'Runner's high' may also strengthen hearts
Rosetta closes in on Earth - a second time
YES2 team claims a space tether world record
RAND paper finds diesel, hybrid vehicles can provide more societal benefits than gas-powered autos
Emotional eaters susceptible to weight regain
Cornell researchers identify natural herbicide that controls weeds around some common lawn grasses
Physicist's innovative technique makes atomic-level microscopy at least 100 times faster
New Actemra data shows significant benefit for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis
A genetic identity card for Plasmodium populations to improve control strategies
Could vitamin D, a key milk nutrient, affect how you age?
Adult brain cells are movers and shakers
Auger Observatory links highest-energy cosmic rays with violent black holes
New insight into the link between genetics and obesity
New study supports action to tackle poor sanitation in developing countries
A dynamical systems hypothesis of schizophrenia
A new mathematical formula for cancer progression
November 08, 2007
Paying peanuts for clean water
Further evidence that genetics has a role in determining sexual orientation in men
Golimumab significantly reduced signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis
Phase 3 data show golimumab improved psoriatic arthritis symptoms
IAVI statement on new analysis of STEP large-scale AIDS vaccine trial
Finding may eventually help tailor treatment for depression
Old McDonald Had a Phytochemical
Leukemia drug proves safe and effective over the long term
The release of new data from the HVTN 502 HIV vaccine study
Health toll of climate change seen as ethical crisis
Blocking effects of viral infections may prevent asthma in young children
LHC completes the circle
Oregon team zeroes in on RNA-binding in myotonic dystrophy
Exceptions prove rule of tropical importance in biodiversity
Cough medicine fights dyskinesias in Parkinson's
Mexico's Expanded Health Insurance Improves Hypertension Treatment
Obesity research boosted by watching hunger in the brain
UVa Health System Team Uncovers Gene's Role in Type 1 Diabetes
Engineered weathering process could mitigate global warming
New research to help fight widespread potato disease
From molecules to the Milky Way: dealing with the data deluge
Brains of term infants with heart disease resemble those of preemies
OHSU research suggests America may over-vaccinate
Scientists complete DNA sequencing and analysis of multiple fruit fly genomes
University of Iowa team discovers first moisture-sensing genes
Supplements even confuse athletes
Scientists compare 12 fruit fly genomes
Mayo Clinic study predicts cardiovascular disease risk for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Massive project reveals shortcomings of modern genome analysis
Caffeine use to regulate breathing of very preterm babies, long-term benefits
November 07, 2007
Store-bought freshwater fish contain elevated levels of mercury, arsenic and selenium
Higher levels of pollutants found in fish caught near a coal-fired power plant
Extracts of catfish caught in polluted waters cause breast cancer cells to multiply
'Tweens' double use of diabetes drugs
Scientists enhance Mother Nature's carbon handling mechanism
Blood pressure drug curbs brain damage from PTSD
Cold Spring Harbor Scientists Devise Novel, Low-Cost Method of Sifting Genome's High-Value Regions
Rutgers University Scientist's Research Reveals Critical Knowledge About the Nervous System
Physicists see similarities in stream of sand grains, exotic plasma at birth of universe
New study doubles survival to hospital discharge after cardiac arrest
A 'grape' future for Alzheimer's disease research
Is fear of gaining weight keeping many women from trying to quit smoking?
Research team finds link between asthma and depressive disorders
NASA technology helps predict and prevent future pandemic outbreaks
To fight disease, animals, like plants, can tolerate parasites
Astronomers discover record 5th planet around nearby star 55 Cancri
Foods, not specific nutrients, may be key to good health
Unlocking the function of enzymes
A maternal link to Alzheimer's disease
Overweight and obesity cause 6,000 cancers a year in UK women
Genes, brain chemistry may dictate nicotine cravings, says CU-Boulder study
Synchrotron radiation illuminates how babies' protective bubble bursts
Recreational cocaine use may impair inhibitory control
New paper on oxytocin reveals why we are generous
First-Ever Study: Lack of Critical Lubricant Causes Wear in Joints
Scientists complete genome sequence of fungus responsible for dandruff, skin disorders
When animals evolve on islands, size doesn't matter
Why dinosaurs had fowl breath
UCSD researchers discover inflammation, not obesity, cause of insulin resistance
Penn researchers find increase in disability among older, obese adults
Fat cells send message that aids insulin secretion
Copper damages protein that defends against Alzheimer's
Study puts brakes on extending indications for cardiac resynchronization therapy
Lungs' pressure needn't threaten heart transplant survival
Parasitic tropical diseases in the Americas, a legacy of slavery, can be eliminated
Gene expression profiling of dengue virus infection in cell lines and patients
New drug combination shows promise for African sleeping sickness
Drug slows prostate tumor growth by keeping vitamin A active
Chronic kidney disease common in the United States
November 06, 2007
Australian researchers develop treatment to treat obesity
Study puts brakes on extending indications for cardiac resynchronization therapy
Energy drinks may pose risks for people with high blood pressure, heart disease
Diesel exhaust associated with higher heart attack, stroke risk in men
For migrating sparrows, kids have a compass, but adults have the map
Mayo Clinic researchers: Insulin-boosting medication does not impair ability to survive heart attack
Children with gene show reduced cognitive function
Breastfeeding boost IQ in infants with 'helpful' genetic variant
Relationship between environmental stress and cancer elucidated
Breaking a sweat helps control weight gain over 20 years
Modest gain in visceral fat causes dysfunction of blood vessel lining in lean, healthy humans
Marijuana-like brain chemicals work as antidepressant
Worms take the sniff test to reveal sex differences in brain
CAD plus MDCT useful in finding lung nodules
New computer program automates chip debugging
Setting stars reveal planetary secrets
Biomarker May Be an Early Predictor of Advanced Breast Cancer
'TRAP' preserves genetic properties of popular geranium
Delayed angioplasty -- big bucks, no bang
Results of definitive study are in: lives are saved when defibrillators are placed in public spaces
Relationship between statins and cognitive decline more complex than thought
Maternal alcohol drinking during pregnancy associated with risk for childhood conduct problems
Non-maternal care linked to reduced physical aggression in children of mothers with less education
Scientists warn that species extinction could reduce productivity of plants on Earth by half
Behavior therapy plus medication may help teens with depression and substance use disorders
Medication plus counseling may help teens kick the smoking habit
Survey identifies characteristics of teens who smoke marijuana but not tobacco
Study examines substance abuse prevalence among teens receiving routine medical care
November 05, 2007
Urban kids with asthma need more frequent check-ups, Hopkins study suggests
Aging heart changes shape, shrinks and loses pumping function too
Study identifies novel gene alterations in lung cancer
Curry-derived molecules might be too spicy for colorectal cancers
Antioxidants could provide all-purpose radiation protection
Rare cancer-causing syndrome found, for the first time, in Singapore
Manchester researchers identify gene behind rheumatoid arthritis
RACE: a statewide model of better, faster heart attack care
Tumor genome analysis unveils new insights into lung cancer
Statewide program helps improve quality of care for heart attack
Study shows energy drink 'cocktails' lead to increased injury risk
Genome study charts genetic landscape of lung cancer
Epilepsy genes may cancel each other
Older adults not more distractible, research shows
Gesturing helps grade-schoolers solve math problems
Training and experience can affect brain organization, research shows
Smaller heart pump bridges time to transplant for more women
Asymptomatic peripheral artery disease prevalence is rising
Heavier hydrogen on the atomic scale reduces friction
Scientists discover novel way to remove iron from ferritin
Divers find new species in Aleutians
U of M performs first systemic therapy for fatal childhood disease
Carnegie Mellon researchers to develop new drug delivery system
Scientists question folic acid fortification
Space Exploration 3.0 about to begin
Anesthesia pouch allows children to go home sooner after surgery
Study: Fountain of youth for your heart?
Elderly with high blood pressure less likely to get lifestyle modification advice from doctors
Sweet potato promise shines for small enterprise and hunger relief in developing countries
New technology puts guilty verdict to the test
Treat all patients with rare lung disease to prevent stroke, say doctors
Mars Express probes the Red Planet's most unusual deposits
Large dose dexamethasone plays important roles in severe acute pancreatitis
November 02, 2007
Emotional Intelligence and the use of tobacco and cannabis
Researchers examine closest living relative to primates
Research sheds light on carotid artery stenting risk in elderly
Breastfeeding study dispels sagging myth
"Heftier" Atoms Reduce Friction at the Nanoscale, Study Led By Penn Researcher Reveals
Studies attribute recent increase in multiple myeloma survival to novel therapies
Potential New Therapeutic Molecular Target to Fight Cancer
Researchers discover new way to predict survival in older women with lung cancer
Lifetime trauma may speed progression of HIV, early death
Radio waves fire up nanotubes embedded in tumors, destroying liver cancer
A missed shot: The failure of HPV vaccination state requirements
Rutgers physicists show how electrons 'gain weight' in metal compounds near absolute zero
New report shows how our diet must change to cut cancer risk
Common drug for stopping preterm labor may be harmful for babies
Litvinenko poisoning caused limited public concern
Triage Study Challenges Notions of Emergency Medical Response to Disaster -- Overtriage Alone May Not Be Culprit
New studies add weight to link between pre-eclampsia and heart disease
Obesity common in children with heart disease
Increased glucose level is a strong risk factor for colorectal cancer
Minority patients prefer optical colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening
World's Smallest Radio Fits in the Palm of the Hand . . . of an Ant
Don't tell mother she has cancer
Delft University of Technology rotates electron spin with electric field
UK scientists working towards a redefinition of the kilogram
Immune cell age plays role in retinal damage in age-related macular degeneration
New designer toxins kill Bt-resistant insect pests
November 01, 2007
Mayo Clinic study shows drug could effectively treat, prevent the spread of breast cancer
Substance abuse practitioners ask 'what is recovery?'
Genes identified to protect brassicas from damaging disease
Overweight mothers run greater risk of having hyperactive children
Weight loss - not one size fits all
Study shows drug effective in treating, preventing breast cancer
Fine-tuning lasers to destroy blood-borne diseases like AIDS
Jefferson researchers find stem cells in degenerating spinal discs, potential for repair
US faces burning emissions issue
Anxiety linked to sleep disturbances
Children with Asperger syndrome more likely to have sleep problems
Link between a sleep-related breathing disorder and increased heart rate variability
Tuberculosis breaches borders, but not public health
Breastfed babies breathe better, except when mom has asthma
Heart attacks/pneumonia falls short of national goals
Infectious diseases experts applaud bill against 'bad bugs'
For High Blood Pressure Patients, Preventing or Reducing Enlarged Heart May Decrease Risk for Diabetes
Let there be light: new magnet design continues magnet lab's tradition of innovation
World's smallest radio uses single nanotube to pick up good vibrations
RIT Study Confirms Supermassive Black Holes Produce Powerful Galaxy-Shaping Winds
Katrina victims increasingly depressed, traumatized, and suicidal as relief efforts drag on
Unique pattern of gene expression can indicate acetaminophen overdose
Make Way for the Real Nanopod: Berkeley Researchers Create First Fully Functional Nanotube Radio
Mayo researchers: complementary therapies help patients recover after heart surgery
Looking into the future -- can your perspective influence your motivation?
Northwestern exposing most deadly infectious diseases in 3-D
US fires release large amounts of carbon dioxide
UGA study finds alarming rate of drinking and driving among rural middle schoolers
Gene, stem cell therapy only needs to be 50 percent effective to create a healthy heart
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