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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines October 2007
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October 31, 2007
Economical, nonpolluting solutions to greenhouse growing found
Exclusion of common bile duct stones prior to gallstone operations
Could 'hairy roots' become biofactories?
Iowa State researchers develop technology for early detection of viruses
Scripps research team blocks bacterial communication system to prevent deadly staph infections
Scripps Scientists Discover Fluorescence in Key Marine Creature
Purdue creating wireless sensors to monitor bearings in jet engines
Drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder dramatically increases lifespan in worms
Time spent in car drives up air pollution exposure
New brain marker shows promise for predicting future Alzheimer's disease
Fossil record reveals elusive jellyfish more than 500 million years old
Underestimation of frog numbers causes concern
Stanford researchers sniff out gene that gives dogs black fur
MIT develops 'tractor beam' for cells, more
Treadmill training helps Down syndrome babies walk months earlier
Natural gas nanotech
Fuel cells gearing up to power auto industry
How did chemical constituents essential to life arise on primitive Earth?
Oh brother: Family ties determine who gets heart disease
Ancient Amphibians Left Full-Body Imprints
Dinosaur Deaths Outsourced to India?
Massive Black Hole Smashes Record
Sound training rewires dyslexic children's brains for reading
1 in 7 Americans over age 70 has dementia
New brain cells listen before they talk
Elevated nitric oxide in blood is key to high altitude function for Tibetans
Normal tissue not spared in new forms of breast cancer radiotherapy
Rosemary Chicken Protects Your Brain From Free Radicals
Evolution in the Nanoworld
Einstein scientists treat cancer as an infectious disease -- with promising results
Hubble sees the graceful dance of 2 interacting galaxies
Fibromyalgia pain caused by neuron mismatch, suggests study
Jefferson oncologists show focused radiation is effective as surgery against nerve tumor
Bar flies: fruit flies help unravel the genetics of alcohol sensitivity
October 30, 2007
Government restrictions on weight loss surgeries limit access for poor, underinsured patients
Chemical in red wine, fruits and vegetables stops cancer, heart disease, depending on the dose
UV light improving chances of fighting cancer
Study links hypertension in obese children to television viewing
Study Reveals that Nitrogen Fertilizers Deplete Soil Organic Carbon
Odd protein interaction guides development of olfactory system
Breast cancer is more aggressive in African-American women
Epilepsy-induced brain cell damage prevented in the laboratory
Study reveals 'huffing' household chemicals connected to teen suicide
Social standing influences elephant movement
New magnetic separation technique might detect multiple pathogens at once
New system would use rotating magnetic field to detect pathogens
Test for visual acuity could aid detection, rehabilitation of AMD
Dead clams tell many tales
New treatment option studied for bladder cancer
Ultrasound-guided injections help ease chronic Achilles tendon pain
Scientist brings 50 million year old spider 'back to life'
Tiny radioactive spheres effectively treat cancer that has spread to the liver
UGA researchers one step closer to cancer vaccine
Agencies must win trust of locals to contain Marburg and Ebola outbreaks
Bonn astronomers simulate life and death in the universe
Mice help researchers understand Chlamydia
Brain circuits that control hunger identified
Study Examines Ethnic Differences in Sleep Quality and Blood Pressure
Researchers show evidence of 'memory' in cells and molecules
Mineral ages show Blue Mountain rocks related to Klamath, Sierra Nevadas
HIV's path out of Africa: Haiti, the US then the world
Sight, sound processed together and earlier than previously thought
Radiation seeds effectively cure prostate cancer in young men
New gene may offer clues to infertility in both cows and women
Preventing lung scarring may extend lives of lung cancer patients
Extra radiation dose prevents breast cancer return in young women
October 29, 2007
New study shows smoking increases risk of psoriasis
Engineers developing new cements to heal spinal fractures
Burrowing mammals dig for a living, but how do they do that?
Intravenous gene therapy protects normal tissue of mice during whole-body radiation
Integrated approach to IMRT provides quality care for head and neck cancer patients
Guided radiation therapy for prostate cancer prevents damage to surrounding organs
OHSU researchers: Surgery, radiation gives early survival advantage in bile duct cancer
Positioning pelvic cancer patients on stomachs for radiation yields better results
Walking prevents bone loss caused from prostate cancer treatment
Patient navigators help minority, low-income cancer patients get life-saving treatments
Cancer Patients not getting live-saving flu and pneumonia shots
PET scans track small tumors after stereotactic body radiotherapy
The lively little girl is a miracle for everyone
Women with breast cancer have less dermatitis when treated with IMRT
Survival of newborns with abdominal holes differs according to hospital, Hopkins research shows
Vaginal reconstruction not needed for most inter-sex females, Hopkins study shows
Men with bladder exstrophy report robust sex lives, but women fare worse, Hopkins study shows
Mayo Clinic study points to a possible biomarker for colon cancer in people 50 and under
The coevolution of parochial altruism and war
MedImmune to present RSV surveillance and cost-effectiveness data at American Academy of Pediatrics
Quality-of-life yardstick needed for children with serious urologic conditions, Hopkins study shows
Huge numbers willing to go under knife to alter their appearance, study finds
Video shows buckyballs form by 'shrink wrapping'
NIST demos industrial-grade nanowire device fabrication
'Twinkle after-effect' can help retinal patients detect vision loss quickly and cheaply
World's hottest chile pepper discovered
Dealing with Stress as a Treatment for Alcohol Abuse
The race for biofuels driving alternative sources of biomass
ESA tracking support essential to Chinese mission
Obesity-related hormone is higher in children with Down syndrome
High-tech textiles pave the way for glowing garments
Less Arctic ice means higher risks, experts warn
Removal of uterus increases risk of urinary incontinence
The largest colonic lipoma to date
Attenuation of NASH by stimulation of free fatty acid metabolism
Helicobacter pylori inhibits intercellular communication of cultured gastric cells
October 26, 2007
Mars With Ice, Shaken, Not Stirred
New study shows that therapeutic gene expression can be sustainable for 1 year
Researchers posit new ideas about human migration from Asia to Americas
Study reveals lakes a major source of prehistoric methane
Microfluidics and optical trapping integrated for the first time in new lab-on-a-chip research
Hubble spies shells of sparkling stars around quasar
Study shows housing development on the rise near national forests
U of I scientist does nutritional detective work in Botswana
New insights into how lasers cut flesh
New study uncovers secrets behind butterfly wing patterns
Imaging shows structural changes in mild traumatic brain injury
Study shows blood markers can help choose best dose for antiangiogenic drugs
Contribution of cholesterol transporter to vascular disease
Psychiatrists, parents significantly differ in ADHD, psychiatric comorbidities perceptions
Drugstore in the Dirt
Why Do Autumn Leaves Bother to Turn Red?
HIV patients sicker when seeking care than in the past
Study finds multiple neglected tropical diseases effectively treated with drugs
'Knocking Out' Cell Receptor May Help Block Fat Deposits in Tissues, Prevent Weight Gain
Recognizing someone's name but forgetting how you met them is all in your head
Ancient DNA reveals that some Neanderthals were redheads
Scientists discover possible cosmic defect, remnant from Big Bang
Women still face cancer risk 25 years after treatment
Agricultural soil erosion not contributing to global warming, study shows
Hold your horses
Seismologists see Earth's interior as interplay between temperature, pressure and chemistry
Anti-hypertensive drugs may help prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease
Cow infections could provide clue to preventing infertility in women
Chilean authors, publishing in Science, discover drug-craving brain region in rats
Possible cosmic defect may be a window into the early universe
How to design a cancer-killing virus
October 25, 2007
A new chemotherapeutic target for hepatocellular carcinoma
Acute pancreatitis and cholangitis: a complication caused by a migrated gastrostomy tube
The new source of islet cells
Infliximab scheduled treatment has proven to be an effective strategy in IBD patients
Food restriction increases dopamine receptor levels in obese rats
Meteor no longer prime suspect in great extinction
Dwarf galaxies need dark matter too, U-M astronomers say
Severely Restricted Diet Linked to Physical Fitness into Old Age
Arterial Plaques May Be Reduced By Increasing the Amount of a Key Enzyme in Cells Storing Cholesterol
Stanford/Packard researchers find disease genes hidden in discarded data
Natural product discovery by Cleveland medical researchers blocks tissue destruction
Humans and monkeys share Machiavellian intelligence
Child Health Psychologists Need To Promote Adult Disease Prevention
Smoked cannabis proven effective in treating neuropathic pain
Pregnant women at risk for unnecessary operations due to misdiagnosis of appendicitis
Hearing changes how we perceive gender
Parasites a key to the decline of red colobus monkeys in forest fragments
New data shows benefits of MitraClip for patients with mitral regurgitation
Location, location, location
Clinical trials nebulized formoterol fumarate: Long-term and cardiovascular safety COPD
The conservation lens
'Twinkle' eye test could improve AMD diagnosis
Not just humans benefit from animal biotechnology
Chang'e-1 - new mission to Moon lifts off
New technique improves purity of medicines
A new key to detecting deadly aortic aneurysms
Hearing 'messages' embedded in noise could be early sign of schizophrenia
Electricity grid could become a type of Internet
Nanoballs deliver drugs
Researchers study potential health benefits of natural chemicals in muscadine grape seeds
Researchers discover important tool in understanding differentiation in human embryonic stem cells
Large avian flu outbreaks more likely to involve duck meat industry, experts find
Designing new piezoelectric materials
Decline in uptake of carbon emissions confirmed
October 24, 2007
Scientists discover a direct route from the brain to the immune system
Contamination from depleted uranium found in urine 20 years later
Fossil record supports evidence of impending mass extinction
The Sensitive Side of Carbon Nanotubes: Creating Powerful Pressure Sensors
Getting Fathers Involved in Children's ADHD Treatment Programs
ASU researchers improve memory devices using nanotech
'Twinkle after effect' can help retinal patients detect vision loss quickly and cheaply
Firing clay in unvented kilns may be a source of exposure to dioxins
2 carotid artery stenting studies show results comparable to AHA guidelines
Penn Researchers Pinpoint the Brain Waves That Distinguish False Memories From Real Ones
New population of Iberian lynx raises hope, says World Wildlife Fund
Mayo Clinic reports possible new therapy for patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
Study proposes new theory of how viruses may contribute to cancer
Video game shown to cut cortisol
New light trap captures larval stage of new species; DNA barcode technology used
Legionnaire's bacterial proteins work together to survive
Quantitative PET Imaging Finds Early Determination of Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment
MRI predicts liver fibrosis, study says
Cancer care providers need to proactively address patients' psychological and social needs
Stellar forensics with striking new image from Chandra
MSU researcher helps develop computer game for Ugandan children recovering from cerebral malaria
Mayo Clinic Proceedings article explores possible link between obesity and viral infections
Study: cannabis a double-edged sword
Percutaneous valve therapy: is it safe and effective?
Fewer adverse cardiac events at one year
Uranium isotope ratios are not invariant, researchers show
Nuclear Power Worldwide: Status and Outlook
St. Bernard study casts doubt on creationism
Ideal weight varies across cultures, but body image dissatisfaction pervades
October 23, 2007
Financial incentives may hold key to cutting child malaria deaths
Social stress + darkness = increased anxiety
Critically endangered Amur leopard captured
Exercise and psychological counseling could ease cancer-related fatigue
Hopkins researchers release genome data on autism
Common Virus May Help Doctors Treat Deadly Brain Tumors
Scientists discover how gold eases pain of arthritis
Clues to ensuring anti-HIV drugs are taken in Africa
Pitt professor says harmful byproducts of fossil fuels could be higher in urban areas
Autism Consortium releases data on genes involved in autism to researchers worldwide
Study finds genetic influence on pace of HIV/AIDS progression
UCLA doctor develops new technique to treat varicose veins
MIT works toward novel therapeutic device
Endobronchial valve significantly improves emphysema
Successful Ariane 5 upper stage engine re-ignition experiment
Mayo Clinic tests novel vaccine to treat aggressive brain tumors
Are some men predisposed to pedophilia?
Exercise improves thinking, reduces diabetes risk in overweight children
From Terror to Joy: Faced with Death, Our Minds Turn to Happier Thoughts
Rise in atmospheric CO2 accelerates as economy grows, natural carbon sinks weaken
Zinc may reduce pneumonia risk in nursing home elderly
Harvard University engineers demonstrate quantum cascade laser nanoantenna
Epstein-Barr: a virtual look at a vexing virus
Fight against HIV needs local scientists, say researchers
North Atlantic slows on the uptake of CO2
AN EYE FOR AN EYE: Using stem cells to treat damaged eyes and a rare skin disorder
New inhibitor has potential as cancer drug
Scientists uncover how hormones achieve their effects
Chewing gum may help reduce cravings and control appetite
Kaiser Permanente study shows electronic medical records and outreach improve osteoporosis care
Influenza vaccine causes weaker immune response for rural children
Hand hygiene initiative aims to decrease healthcare-associated infection in developing countries
Broccoli sprout-derived extract protects against ultraviolet radiation
Influenza vaccine causes weaker immune response for children of rural Gabon than in semi-urban areas
XDR TB in South Africa traced to lack of drug susceptibility testing
Unexpected growth in atmospheric CO2
High numbers of men and women are overweight, obese and have abdominal fat, worldwide
October 22, 2007
Penn researchers find emotional well-being has no influence on cancer survival
UT Rheumatologists Discover Two Genes
Major genetic breakthrough for ankylosing spondylitis brings treatment hope
The accumulation of sugar in neurons may explain the origin of several neurodegenerative diseases
Study reveals 2 genes linked to disabling arthritis
MIT gel changes color on demand
CRISM Has Key Role in Selecting Next Mars Rover Landing Site
Biggest 'small' black hole discovered
Mice roar message: genetic change happens fast
A new explanation for evolutionary changes in genetic sex-determination systems
Emory paleontologist reports discovery of carnivorous dinosaur tracks in Australia
The solution to a 7-decade mystery is crystal-clear to FSU chemist
Columbus hatch closed for last time
Scientists find predisposition to bronchiolitis in some babies
Phase 2 Of Singapore's Biomedical Sciences Initiative Gains Momentum With Neuroscience Partnership And New Infrastructure For Clinical Research
Glue inside the cell: Ubiquitin builds up an immune response
Key Found To Moonlight Romance
Consumer Demand Flavors Food Import Safety Issues
Clinical trial evaluating brain cancer vaccine is underway at NYU
The politics of the playground: lack of athletic skill often means loneliness and peer rejection
What's been causing your knee to ache? Smurfs!
Sidestepping cancer's chaperone
October 19, 2007
Massive reanalysis of genome data solves case of the lethal genes
Exposure to sunlight may decrease risk of advanced breast cancer by half
Immune cells promote blood vessel formation in mouse endometriosis
Genetic ancestral testing cannot deliver on its promise, study warns
Are women at greater risk from angioplasty?
Random drug testing not reliable in keeping teen athletes from using
Cross-species transplant in rhesus macaques is step toward diabetes cure for humans
West Nile virus' spread through nerve cells linked to serious complication
St. Jude identifies the specific cell that causes eye cancer, disproving long-held theory
Rutgers biomaterial debuts in clinical trials of new stent
Scientists find how amber becomes death trap for watery creatures
Effectiveness of most PTSD therapies is uncertain
Mayo Clinic clarifies diagnosis for serious blood vessel disease of brain and spinal cord
Hungry microbes share out the carbon in the roots of plants
Researchers studying how singing bats communicate
Early intervention dramatically improves outcomes for new dialysis patients
Brain measurements could lead to better devices to move injured or artificial limbs
European drug regulations need to change, say experts
Fears about complications shouldn't drive antibiotic prescribing
Computer solution to delivery problem
Cold colony vulnerable to environmental challenge
Immune cells fighting chronic infections become progressively 'exhausted,' ineffective
Ability to handle stress, depression linked to variations in brain structure and function
Drug combination might offer hope for patients deadly brain tumors
Mice offer clues to the roots of human resilience
Sticky mussels inspire biomedical engineer yet again
Influenza spreads readily in winter conditions
Enzyme synergy shown to perpetuate sleeping sickness
Researchers underscore limitations of genetic ancestry tests
Stress: Brain yields clues about why some succumb while others prevail
Internists endorse 2007-08 adult immunization schedule and publish in Annals of Internal Medicine
Evidence of same-sex mating in nature: the story of Cryptococcus neoformans
Neandertals, humans share key changes to 'language gene'
How 1 bacteria colonizes the gut and causes food poisoning
New links in the cystic fibrosis chain uncover potential therapeutics
October 18, 2007
Toxic releases down from North American industry leaders, increasing from other facilities
USC study examines effects of caregiving
Preventing tuberculosis reactivation
In vitro models will minimize animal use in arthritis studies
Prof: Young toddlers think in terms of the whole object, not just parts
The latest about male infertility and testosterone from NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Researchers examine world's potential to produce biodiesel
New 150 Million-Year-Old Crab Species Discovered
Scientists Estimate Mercury Emissions from U.S. Fires; West Coast and Southeastern States are Major Emitters
Tolerance to inhalants may be caused by changes in gene expression
Fossilized cashew nuts reveal Europe was important route between Africa and South America
Toward world's smallest radio: nano-sized detector turns radio waves into music
Study: HPV test beats Pap in detecting cervical cancer
Obese children show early signs of heart disease
Study questions assumptions about human sensitivity to biological motion
New study: pine bark extract boosts nitric oxide production
Massive microRNA scan uncovers leads to treating muscle degeneration
NMR researchers unlock hydrogen's secrets to spot polymorphism in pharmaceuticals
Height affects how people perceive their quality of life
X-Effect: Female Chromosome Confirmed a Prime Driver of Speciation
Intra-arterial combination chemotherapy induces long-term survival for hepatocellular carcinoma
Science with Integral -- 5 years on
New Peritoneal Dialysis Diagnostic Discovered: Scientists Find Marker for Addressing Infection
Accessory protein determines whether pheromones are detected
Septic survival
Aspirin -- just for men?
Gene defects could be new cause of male infertility
Consortium publishes Phase II map of human genetic variation
Researchers find earliest evidence for modern human behavior in South Africa
Feeling sleepy is all in your genes
Sex hormone signature indicates gender rather than just chromosomes
October 17, 2007
Insulin's brain impact links drugs and diabetes
Iowa State professor's research shows Midwest forests losing diversity, complexity
Ear infection superbug discovered to be resistant to all pediatric antibiotics
Researchers measure carbon nanotube interaction
UCSB researchers discover the dawn of animal vision
How schizophrenia develops: Major clues discovered
UF researchers track genetic journey of HIV from birth to death
Study Shows Some Athletic Men May Risk Low Bone Density
Farm kids have lower risk of asthma, study shows
Aswan Obelisk Quarry more than meets the eye
Carnegie Mellon, Pitt Team to study psychosocial stress
Symposium marks 30th anniversary of discovery of third domain of life
Ecologists discover city is 'uber-forest' for big owls
Substantial costs and underreporting of dengue fever, concerns about blood supply face US
Gold nanorods shed light on new approach to fighting cancer
Study shows reducing class size may be more cost-effective than most medical interventions
'Corrective' sex education may make sexual offenders more dangerous
Stronger EPA leadership needed to improve water quality in Mississippi River
Novel gate dielectric materials: perfection is not enough
National study -- kids' bike injuries are major public health concern
Hubble shows 'baby' galaxy is not so young after all
Genetic contributions to human brain morphology and intelligence
New research on structure of bones raises questions for treatment of osteoporosis
Is the spleen able to prohibit tumor cell proliferation?
Liver fibrosis will be treated by a potential target
A low prevalence of H pylori in HIV-positive patients
Understanding, combating foodborne pathogens E. coli 0157 and salmonella
Severely mentally ill at high risk for cardiovascular disease
Patients may have sweet and effective way to prepare for upper GI endoscopy: an anesthetic lollipop
Research shows loggerhead sea turtles threatened by small-scale fishing operations
The genetics of MLL leukemogenesis
In-vitro fertilization improved with 3-D/4-D-guided embryo transfer and new placement target
October 16, 2007
Obesity genetics
Chloroplast f and m Thioredoxins Discovered in Nonphotosynthetic Tissues
New software advances photo search and management in online systems
Study identifies pathway required for normal reproductive development
Level of Oxytocin in Pregnant Women Predicts Mother-Child Bond
Impact of elevated homocysteine levels on vision under study
Editorial says primary care system must change how it approaches dementia
Testosterone turns male juncos into blustery hunks -- and bad dads
Clinical studies show REMICADE reduces incidence of bowel surgeries in ulcerative colitis patients
Chemistry turns killer gas into potential cure
Mental disorders are disorders of the brain
Satellites help ensure efficient use of pesticides
Leading experts in organic solar cells say the field is being damaged by questionable reports
Brain cell growth diminishes long before old age strikes, animal study shows
Structure of influenza B virus protein gives clues to next pandemic
Scientists ramp up ability of poplar plants to disarm toxic pollutants
UC San Diego researchers improve accuracy of breast cancer prognoses
Depression and cardiovascular disease
Editorial: Research needed to overcome bariatric surgery objections
Suicide, coronary heart disease contribute to increased risk of death following bariatric surgery
Some obese patients more likely to return to work following gastric bypass surgery
Weight loss before bariatric surgery linked to shorter hospital stay, faster weight loss
Tonsillectomy associated with improved sleep and behavior in children with breathing disorders
Stanford analysis shows little difference in risk rates for angioplasty, bypass procedures
Simple eye scan opens window to multiple sclerosis
Insomniac fish shed light on the molecular basis of sleep disorders
Insulin signaling and amphetamines
Fish get insomnia, eyes wide open, say Stanford sleep researchers
October 15, 2007
Expecting an afternoon nap can reduce blood pressure
Enhanced DNA-repair mechanism can cause breast cancer
First colonoscopy with removal of polyps linked to reduction in colon cancer death
Colorectal cancer screening remains essential for elderly Americans
Racial and ethnic differences in colorectal cancer emphasize importance of screening
Studies highlight little known, but potentially serious, manifestations of acid reflux
Mesalamine linked to cancer protection for high risk inflammatory bowel disease patients
2 studies highlight the risks and significant health-care costs of NSAIDs injury
Researchers warn that gastric bypass surgery may cause post-op nutrient deficiencies
New studies reveal that night-time acid reflux can impact sleep
Study measures impact on productivity from functional gastrointestinal disorders
Consumption of raw fish raises potential health concerns for consumers
Obesity strongest risk factor for colorectal cancer among women; greater than smoking
1 in 5 bariatric surgery candidates not psychologically cleared for surgery
Annual report to the nation finds cancer death rate decline doubling
New tool to assess excessive daytime sleepiness in adolescents published in JCSM
People overestimate their self-reported sleep times compared to measures by a sleep test
Study: Modafinil is effective in treating excessive sleepiness
Usage of CAM therapies high among those with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
JCSM: CPAP therapy improves symptoms of depression in OSA patients
Novel semiconductor structure bends light 'wrong' way -- the right direction for many applications
Computerized training of working memory is a promising therapeutic strategy in ADHD
The endocannabinoids: Functional roles and therapeutic opportunities
How does the opioid system control pain, reward and addictive behavior?
Study reveals a key to blood vessel growth and possible drug target
Genes that both extend life and protect against cancer identified
Animal food allergens unmasked
Blood test takes step toward predicting Alzheimer's risk, Stanford researchers find
Humans perceive others' fear faster than other emotions
New method of selecting DNA for resequencing accelerates discovery of subtle DNA variations
Genes may make some people more motivated to eat, perhaps overeat
Smiths Detection to launch a portable diagnostic system for foot-and-mouth disease and avian flu
Leading researchers to reveal comprehensive dos and don'ts for prostate cancer
Couples attending counseling sessions together better prepared to ease children's concerns
Cigarette Smoking May Accelerate Disability in Those with MS
First high-res 3D structures of mammalian HSP90 protein solved
Nanoengineers mine tiny diamonds for drug delivery
'Electromagnetic Wormhole' Possible with Invisibility Technology
Inconsistencies with Neanderthal genomic DNA sequences
Buying and selling habitats to help wildlife
Nitrogen - the silent species eliminator
Heaps of climate gas - Pasturing cows convert soil to a source of methane
International team of scientists warns of climate change's impact on global river flow
Astronomers get their hands dirty as they lift the veil on galactic dust
Portal vein thrombosis is common in extraportal vein obstruction
Short-term hemofiltration is cost-effective for severe acute pancreatitis
October 12, 2007
Study finds that people are programmed to love chocolate
MS that Runs in Families Appears More Severe than Non-Familial MS
COPD rates, higher than expected in China, will continue to grow
Statins reduce loss of function, keeping old lungs young - even in smokers
Even occasional use of spray cleaners may cause asthma in adults
Human Factors Researchers Improve Performance With Robotic Systems on the ISS
New research may show why some prostate cancer recurs after treatment
Breast cancer awareness calls for cardiovascular awareness
Taking the stress out of choosing the right stress test
Study involving more than 100 scientists provides new insights on green algae
Jefferson Scientists Find Protein May Play a Key Role in Development of Deadly Form of Pancreatic Cancer
Biopharmaceutical infrastructure key to lower drug development costs
1st successful treatment for chronic TBI
New quantum dot transistor counts individual photons
Nanoparticle exposures happen, says expert
Innovative 3D-imaging technique captures brain damage linked to Alzheimer's disease
Quick technique to identify adenoviruses can improve patient care
Analysis of breast and colon cancer genes finds many areas of differences between tumors
Drizzly mornings on Xanadu
Anticlotting drug found to be safe in sickle cell patients
Genome update defines landscape of breast and colon cancers
Cassini's new view of land of lakes and seas
A tiny pinch from a 'z-ring' helps bacteria cells divide
New molecules discovered that block cancer cells from modifying cell DNA
Quantum mechanics predicts unusual lattice dynamics of vanadium metal under high pressure
Sol-gel inks produce complex shapes with nanoscale features
Rejection sets off alarms for folks with low self-esteem
Building efficient, effective, locally sensitive solutions for dementia care
European lead in reading past climates from ice cores
Enzyme promotes fat formation
Fantastic plastic could cut CO2 emissions and purify water
Green alga genome project catalogs carbon capture machinery
Modeling pathogen responses
New membrane strips carbon dioxide from natural gas faster and better
MIT uncovers key blood protein
MIT links gene to cholesterol
Green algae -- the nexus of plant/animal ancestry
October 11, 2007
New 'seed' therapy helps pinpoint breast tumors with more accuracy
Red Wine and Grape Juice Help Defend Against Food-Borne Diseases, according to MU Researchers
Data on Life Expectancy Show Many Countries Clustered in High Mortality Traps
Study reveals how stem cells decide to become either skeletal or smooth muscle
Biometric sensors no dirtier than doorknobs, study finds
Xie Lab Demonstrates Dual Intrinsic and Extrinsic Control of Stem Cell Aging
Folic acid lowers blood arsenic levels in Bangladesh
Scientists identify brain circuits used in sensation of touch
Report highlights inadequate pandemic planning as a threat to EU security
Landmark Modeling Study at Penn Reveals How Ferroelectric Computer Memory Works
Potential early warning system for lung cancer identified
Obesity boosts gullet cancer risk 6-fold
Microgrid Allows Simultaneous Study of Multiple Variables
New isotope molecule may add to Venus' greenhouse effect
Potent Peptides Inhibit HIV Entry Into Cells
Increase in ethanol production from corn could significantly impact
NAS report offers new tools to assess health risks from chemicals
Tooth loss, dementia may be linked, JADA study suggests
Nuclear medicine now safer than ever
Electroacupuncture at PC6 may decrease frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation
Endoscopic resection is a safe and effective treatment for gastrointestinal smooth muscle tumors
Can liver cirrhosis be partially cured?
18F-DG PET/CT can highly increase the detection of colorectal cancer
Rapid analysis could cut health risks of volcanic ash
Israeli scientists identify: Genes that affect responses of multiple sclerosis patients to copaxone
New hope for horse lovers as effective control for killer ragwort is proposed
First placebo-controlled study of cognitive impairment due to chronic Lyme disease
The 'arms' race: Adult steroid users seek muscles, not medals
The difference between fish and humans: scientists answer century-old developmental question
Cancer conflict with chemotherapy treatment
Harvard scientists predict the future of the past tense
Researchers reveal repressor protein blocks neural stem cell development
A gene divided reveals the details of natural selection
October 10, 2007
Media Availability: Low-Fat Dietary Pattern May Lower Risk of Ovarian Cancer -- The WHI Dietary Modification Trial
Pluto-Bound New Horizons Sees Changes in Jupiter System
Model to study age-related macular degeneration could pave way for better treatment
NASA: Major Step Toward Knowing Origin of Cosmic Rays
'Network' approach identifies potential breast cancer susceptibility gene
Inside job: new radioactive agents for colon cancer work inside cells
Research Examines the Connection Between Substance Abuse and Violence
Study finds that even aloof husbands have lower testosterone levels than unmarried men
More Than a Pill: Complementary Medicine Can Help with Chronic Pain
Spread of endogenous retrovirus K is similar in the DNA of humans and rhesus monkeys
State laws may limit implementation of CDC's recommendations for routine HIV testing
New findings solve human origins mystery
Influenza: Insights into cell specificity of human vs. avian viruses
Genomic technologies to identify toxic chemicals should be developed
Important rice production system under pressure
Mathematicians help unlock secrets of the immune system
Transcutaneous cervical esophageal ultrasound can not substitute for 24-h pH monitoring or manometry
Cassini on the trail of a runaway mystery
Ultra-low-dose aspirin might decrease bleeding severity in portal hypertension
Interleukin-8, key marker for colorectal cancer treatment
Medicine proves a promising treatment in the battle against alcohol dependence
Stress contributes to range of chronic diseases, Carnegie Mellon psychologist says
Women with high or increasing blood pressure are up to three times more likely to develop diabetes
British attitudes to exercise show misleading guidelines 'should be changed'
Discovery of retinal cell type ends 4-decade search
Programs show short-term benefits in helping children maintain weight loss
Job strain after heart attack linked to risk for another heart attack
Medication shows promise as a treatment for alcohol dependence
PSA velocity's clinical usefulness remains unclear
Low-fat diet possibly linked to lower risk of ovarian cancer
Prostate cancer therapy linked to increased risk of heart disease death
October 09, 2007
Body-mind meditation boosts performance, reduces stress
Antibody leads to repair of myelin sheath in lab study of multiple sclerosis and related disorders
One shot of gene therapy spreads through brain in animal study
An AIDS-related virus reveals more ways to cause cancer, Penn researchers find
Which came first, the chicken genome or the egg genome?
For honey bee queens, multiple mating makes a difference
KGI professor contributes new insights on 'jumping genes'
Researchers mimic vascular system to nourish engineered tissue for transplants
Plant viruses from past provide ecological clues
CU researchers shed light on light-emitting nanodevice
Cornell helps develop pest-resistant eggplant, the first genetically modified food crop in South Asia
Depression can foreshadow intellectual decline in older people
Study shows genetically engineered corn could affect aquatic ecosystems
Antidepressants and painkillers - a dangerous combination
Tablet is better all round for cancer patients
FSU researchers' material may lead to advances in quantum computing
Appendix isn't useless at all: It's a safe house for bacteria
New thoracic imaging approach can pinpoint underlying venous problems
Taming Tiny, Unruly Waves for Nano Optics
Anti-depressant drugs can double risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Antioxidants do not prevent degenerative eye disease
Gene may hold key to future cancer hope
Elevated inflammatory marker may be linked to increased risk of age-related eye disease
Central nervous system infections rare but devastating following heart transplantation
Relatives of patients with Parkinson's disease risk developing dementia, cognitive impairment
Patients with pneumonia who received pneumococcal vaccine have lower rate of death, ICU admission
Swiss study suggests surgery may offer best chance of long-term prostate cancer survival
Negative aspects of close relationships may be associated with heart disease risk
Animal study identifies potential treatment for Huntington's disease
Newfound ancient African megadroughts may have driven the evolution of humans and fishes
Study links chemical to inhibited milk synthesis, secretion in humans
CSHL researchers discover three new genes that cause lung cancer
October 08, 2007
Folic acid lowers blood arsenic levels, according to Mailman School of Public Health study
Hip size of mothers linked to breast cancer in daughters
Limiting refined carbohydrates may stall AMD progression
Computing change: Researcher traces history of the personal computer
Medicare modernization act did not change chemotherapy as feared
Whites take supplemental breast cancer therapy more often than blacks
'Green' leather is in this season
Nationwide independent Taser study results suggest devices are safe
Researchers find new gene linked to breast cancer
Satellite methods for monitoring volcanic activity in the Andes Cordillera
Developing a modular, nanoparticle drug delivery system
Scientists Search for Brain Center Responsible for Tinnitus
Technology Would Help Detect Terrorists Before They Strike
UNC faculty and students to develop plan to get clean water in poorer homes
Nanofabrication method paves way for new optical devices
Paramedics can provide an effective alternative to standard ambulance service in the community
No strong evidence linking amateur boxing with long-term brain injury
US lacks data on supply of minerals critical to economy, national security
UCI researchers restore memory process in most common form of mental disability
AGA Institute statement on CT colonography study
Fungus genome yielding answers to protect grains, people and animals
Workplace woe: Are abusive bosses or inferior employees to blame?
Fair Play in Chimpanzees
Researchers complete first clinical trial of Apatone for cancer treatment
Rugby kick success may come down to swing of the arm, shows research
Lesser of two evils: When do we prefer to get rid of things?
October 05, 2007
Genes from the father facilitate the formation of new species
Studying component parts of living cells with carbon nanotube cellular probes
Got calcium? UWM researcher finds that food labels confuse consumers
Study: diabetic neuropathy costs billions per year in lost work time
Double cardiovascular benefit for people with chronic kidney disease
Researchers Identify Genes That Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
How Candida albicans transforms from its normally benign form into life-threatening form
Human embryonic stem cells remain embryonic because of epigenetic factors
Argonne researcher studies what makes quantum dots blink
National Academies advisory: genes and toxic chemicals
Negativity is contagious, study finds
Cholesterol metabolism links early- and late-onset Alzheimer's disease
Starting university may be hazardous to your health: study
Medimmune announces phase 2 safety data for anti-RSV antibody and national RSV surveillance results
Kids still not drinking enough milk
UF researchers test stem cell therapy for heart patients
What emotional memories are made of
The industrial space age
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Men with chronic heart failure can have active sex lives
In Birds, Expecting to Mate Leads to Higher Fertilization Rates
UF researchers devise way to calculate rates of evolution
UGA study: Youth exposed to smokeless tobacco ads despite settlement
Brown Researchers Make Major Signal Transduction Discovery
Scripps research scientists develop innovative dual action anthrax vaccine-antitoxin combination
U-M research: New plastic is strong as steel, transparent
Deficiency of immune system 'peacekeeper' pinpointed in mice as cause of ulcerative colitis
Discovery offers hope of halting Motor Neurone Disease progression
Researchers identify key step bird flu virus takes to spread readily in humans
Simplest circadian clocks operate via orderly phosphate transfers
Geologists recover rocks yielding unprecedented insights into San Andreas Fault
Hydrothermal vents: Hot spots of microbial diversity
Agent that triggers immune response in plants is uncovered
Salmonid hatcheries cause 'stunning' loss of reproduction
New telomere discovery could help explain why cancer cells never stop dividing
October 04, 2007
Evidence of a relationship between swimming babies and infections
Bilberry extract -- can it help prevent certain cancers?
Scientists 'Weigh' Tiny Galaxy Halfway Across Universe
Majority of Americans want local action on global warming, says poll
Cell skeleton may hold key to overcoming drug resistance in cancer
Stomach stem cell discovery could bring cancer insights
Naturally-occurring apple compounds reduce risk of pancreatic cancer
Clemson physicist addresses international forum on thermoelectric energy
Black holes, galaxies young and old visible in massive mapping of the night sky
St. Jude settles century-old debate on origin of mammalian network of lymphatic vessels
New York City's infant mortality rate declined in 2006
Differing attitudes found between women and doctors concerning menstrual suppression
UC San Diego Physicists Tackle Knotty Puzzle
Combination vaccines okay for infants, study shows
APL Astronomer Spies Conditions 'Just Right' for Building an Earth
MIT research helps convert brain signals into action
Researchers: No faking it, crocodile tears are real
American College of Physicians recommends flu vaccination for health-care workers
Cilia: small organelles, big decisions
Trial Seeks 'Genetic Fingerprint' for Predicting Drug Effectiveness
New deep space images of distant strip of sky to be available on Google
2007 ozone hole 'smaller than usual'
Nature leads the way for the next generation of paints, cosmetics and holograms
A brainy idea 25 years in the making
Treatment blocks pain without disrupting other functions
Gene-chip studies provide new leads in treating lung disease of premature newborns
Left main coronary artery disease can double or treble heart risk in siblings
War more traumatic than tsunami
Umbilical cord gene expression signals premature babies' lung disease risk
Brain needs perfection in synapse number
Brain's 'social enforcer' centers identified
Linking 2 molecular pieces of the Alzheimer's puzzle
Free shopping in a virtual bazaar of gene regulation data
Toothy dinosaur newest to come out of southern Utah
Researchers develop targeted approach to pain management
Research shows how genetic mutation causes epilepsy in infants
October 03, 2007
50 years after Sputnik
Stopping atoms
UT Southwestern investigating hypothermic technique in treating pediatric head injuries
Battling virus disease of watermelon with bottlegourds
Creatine in addition to exercise enhances strength in older adults
Nanotechnology: not just for geeks
Iowa State engineer develops technology to quickly find leaks in spacecraft
Vaginal progesterone gel may improve infant outcomes
FDA approves knee-injury device for humans
New Treatment Guidelines For Low Back Pain
Even without math, ancients engineered sophisticated machines
Carnegie Mellon researchers fight phishing attacks with phishing tactics
Thumb-size microsystem enables cell culture and incubation
Daisies lead scientists down path to new leukemia drug
Female Academic Performance Lies in the (Gender) Balance
Titan's icy climate mimics Earth's tropics
National Academies advisory: Critical minerals and national defense stockpile
FSU physicist shining a light on mysterious 'dark matter'
New study shows Concord grape juice has a heart-healthy effect not yet reported with red wine
NRL Instrument on NASA Satellite Sees Solar Hurricane Detach Comet Tail
Fetal cell 'transplant' could be a hidden link between childbirth and reduced risk of breast cancer
Dietary calcium could possibly prevent the spread of breast cancer to bone
High-performance motorised wheelchairs
Algorithms to reanimate the heart
Cancer researchers seek safe reduction of radiotherapy
Fossil data plug gaps in current knowledge, study shows
First significant genetic finding in severe PMS, or PMDD
How basil gets its zing
Carbon dioxide triggers inborn distress
The 'MIP-MAP' game: Indian bug is the ancestor of Crohn's disease pathogen
Drug has ability to cure type of leukemia
Tamiflu survives sewage treatment
Dogs that bite children have often not bitten kids before
HIV positive employees face job loss and workplace discrimination
Specialized bath products for allergic eczema of 'questionable' value
October 02, 2007
Increasing young adult smoking linked to smoking in movies
Stop eating for two: obese moms-to-be should gain less weight than currently recommended
Census of protein architectures offers new view of history of life
CU-Boulder worm study sheds light on human aging, inherited diseases
Running shipwreck simulations backwards helps identify dangerous waves
Chance encounter with comet nets surprising results
Joslin researchers uncover potential role of leptin in diabetes
From brains to behavior: Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features methods for neuroscience research
UVA researchers explain cell response to skin-damaging UV rays
Arctic sea ice shatters record low: diminished ice leads to Northwest Passage opening
New particles get a mass boost
Engineers study brain folding in higher mammals
Nanotube forests grown on silicon chips for future computers, electronics
Genetic differences in clover make one type toxic
IVF technique enables pregnancy without multiple births, Stanford researchers find
NASA satellite sees solar hurricane detach comet tail
Three-way mating game of North American lizard found in distant European relative
Botched production of insulin molecule may lead to diabetes
New test could help consumers avoid surprise headaches from chocolate, wine
Technology could enable computers to 'read the minds' of users
Sign of 'Embryonic Planets' Forming in Nearby Stellar Systems
The dark matter of the universe has a long lifetime
Manchester researchers announce new methods of beating breast cancer
Beyond a 'speed limit' on mutations, species risk extinction
Americans consider global warming an urgent threat, according to poll
Scientists uncover Inca children's countdown to sacrifice
New Technology Identifies Warped Finger Prints at Warp Speed
Studies lend insights into colorectal cancer screening
Noninvasive tests for cirrhosis may help to avoid liver biopsy
Early treatment of children with bilateral amblyopia essential, according to multisite study
Amazon rainforest at risk from initiative to connect South American economies
Scripps research study reveals mechanism behind nicotine dependency
Journal Sleep: disturbed sleep linked to poorer daytime function in older women
October 01, 2007
Standard treatment for prostate cancer may encourage spread of disease
UMass Medical School study identifies the best weight-loss plans for heart health
Women with severe PMS perceive their sleep quality to be poor
More reports of children having trouble falling asleep than maintaining sleep
Both short and long sleep is associated with increased mortality
Alcohol and sleep restriction can affect young men's alertness and driving performance
Lower metabolism, eating behavior possibly explain the cause of overweight in narcolepsy
Extended wakefulness, combined with alcohol, severely impairs driving performance
Residual fetal cells in women may provide protection against breast cancer
Childhood TV viewing a risk for behavior problems
Initial reaction to nicotine can dictate addiction
Great Plains' historical stability vulnerable to future changes
Second pathway behind HIV-associated immune system dysfunction identified
MicroRNAs may be key to HIV's ability to hide, evade drugs, Jefferson scientists find
New research suggests hearts are experts at self-preservation
Ozone shuts down early immune response in lungs and body
Researchers at IRB Barcelona discover one of the mechanisms that prevents the spread of colon cancer
Venous origin of the mammalian lymphatic vasculature
Of mice and men: new male contraceptives successful in rodents and humans
Breaking the Barrier Toward Nanometer X-ray Resolution
'Bad Carbs' Not the Enemy, U.Va. Professor Says
Carnegie Mellon researchers create new scanning system
Ultrasound plus mammography finds more cancers, but increases false positives
New discovery may improve treatment of one of the world's leading causes of blindness
Mayo Clinic study finds FDA warning against antinausea drug droperidol unnecessary
Jefferson researchers uncover new evidence of prolactin's possible role in breast cancer
Infectious diseases experts applaud bill against 'bad bugs'
Vulnerable groups are not at higher risk of physician-assisted death
Occupational therapy is an effective way of improving the daily life of stroke patients
Researchers investigate new suspect in West Nile deaths of pelicans
'Dead time' limits quantum cryptography speeds
Measurements from the edge: magnetic properties of thin films
U of M study finds that U.S. high school dropout rate higher than thought and hasn't improved in years
Liquid rainbows: British color researchers meet Norwegian children
New Swedish research hope for millions of sufferers
High blood pressure may be due to excess weight in half of overweight adults
Only half of hypertensive California adults take blood pressure-lowering drugs
'Deviancy training' among friends may lead to more trouble
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