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September 28, 2007
Recovery from acid rain 'much slower than expected'
Mysterious energy burst stuns astronomers
When children are upset, mothers and fathers make a difference
Genomic profiling of lung tumors helps doctors choose most effective treatment
Painful condition affecting kidney failure patients increases risk of death
Dysfunctional families and bad neighborhoods may worsen asthma in children and adolescents
Acute lung injury patients one-third less likely to die in 'closed' model ICUs
Treating obstructive sleep apnea, preventing heart attacks and strokes
Babies raised in bilingual homes learn new words differently than infants learning one language
Aggression in adolescents is influenced by siblings
High-quality adolescent friendships may come at a cost for youth with shared deviant values
Children may benefit when mothers and fathers react differently to their negative emotions
Females explain influence of past on future differently than males
Contraception: progress brings hope for new methods for men
Research cautions to catch-and-release in less than 4 minutes
Genetic test announced for suicidal ideation in patients using antidepressant drugs
Researchers detect hint of oxygen 50 to 100 million years earlier than first believed
New national study links asthma to allergies
Experimental Drug Boosts Survival in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Patients
Quantum Device Traps, Detects and Manipulates the Spin of Single Electrons
Using Nanotubes To Detect and Repair Cracks in Aircraft Wings, Other Structures
Loss of gene leads to protein splicing and buildup of toxic proteins in neurons
New field-deployable biosensor detects avian influenza virus in minutes instead of days
Tunes and Talk: Researchers Find Music and Language are Processed by the Same Brain Systems
R rating might be unlikely to affect teens exposure to smoking in movies
High school footballers wearing special helmets to monitor brain injuries
Nanowire generates power by harvesting energy from the environment
Interacting protein theory awaits test from new neutron analysis tools
Americans remain pessimistic about the environment, Stanford-AP survey finds
Individuals with high fear of crime twice as likely to suffer from depression
Study Shows Lead-Based Paint Problem Isn't Isolated to China
Schizophrenia candidate genes affect even healthy individuals
Why don't painkillers work for people with fibromyalgia?
September 27, 2007
New night vision system reduces car accidents
Study fuels debate over whether exercise and body size influence ovarian cancer risk
Chemotherapy with gemcitabine delays progression of operable pancreatic cancer
Study indicates pregnancy does not harm chances of survival from cancer
Couples more likely to divorce if spouse develops cervical or testicular cancer
Wine, women and... spirits, beer and breast cancer risk
London School of Hygiene to play key role in global collaboration on adverse drug reactions
Kaiser Permanente study: Alcohol amount, not type -- wine, beer, liquor -- triggers breast cancer
For some diabetics, burden of care rivals complications of disease
Grub's passion for plastic causes water loss
Researchers double cell phone memory through software alone
Using catalysts to stamp nanopatterns without ink
Plants can be used to study how and why people respond differently to drugs
'Jumping genes' could make for safer gene delivery system
Model for the assembly of advanced, single-molecule-based electronic components developed at Pitt
Doping technique brings nanomechanical devices into the semiconductor world
Sodium loses its luster: A liquid metal that's not really metallic
Arctic heat wave stuns climate change researchers
Smithsonian scientists working to save microscopic threatened species
New drug makes weight loss safer
New Keys to Keeping a Diverse Planet
Thriving Hybrid Salamanders Contradict Common Wisdom
Researchers discover forests of endangered tropical kelp
Emphasizing the 'precision' in precision agriculture
C-diff infection 4 times more likely to kill patients with inflammatory bowel disease
Capsule Endoscopy Diagnoses More Crohn's Disease Recurrence After Surgery Than Colonoscopy
Enzyme's second messenger contributes to cell overgrowth
Engineered eggshells to help make hydrogen fuel
Discovery supports theory of Alzheimer's disease as form of diabetes
Possible safer target for anti-clotting drugs found
Study on Joint Attention Has Implications for Understanding Autism
North America's northernmost lake affected by global warming
Study shows autism symptoms can improve into adulthood
Why Quitting May Be Good for You
Studies suggest key correlation between lung cancer subtype and treatment outcomes
Study finds post-traumatic stress symptoms in adolescent children of cancer patients
Married oesophageal cancer patients fare worse in some quality of life aspects than single patients
New Delft material concept for aircraft wings could save billions
New type of drug shows promise in attacking melanoma in an innovative way
Study makes progress in zoning in on biomarkers for better colon cancer treatment
Acupuncture does not reduce radiotherapy-induced nausea, but patients believe it does
September 26, 2007
Alcohol and cancer: is drinking the new smoking?
Glycemic index values are variable, report researchers
Got stress? It could impact breast cancer recurrence
Mixing large doses of both acetaminophen painkiller and caffeine may increase risk of liver damage
New molecular clock from LLNL and CDC indicates smallpox evolved earlier than believed
Research at Rice may help explain aspects of synesthesia
New animal and plant species found in Vietnam
Rehabilitation significantly underused after heart attack and bypass surgery
UVa Study Expected to Accelerate Development of New Therapies For Hearing and Balance Deficiencies that Impair Millions Worldwide
Studies: Children obese due to a host of unhealthy pressures
NASA finds Greenland snow melting hit record high in high places
Simulation Reveals How Body Repairs Balance
Sense of taste different in women with anorexia nervosa
Online game feeds music search engine project at UC San Diego
New use for stem cells found in war on terrorism
City birds better than rural species in coping with human disruption
Nosespray vaccine using aloe vera has exciting potential, researcher says
American Cancer Society report finds breast cancer death rate continues to drop
Tufts University biologists link Huntington's disease to health benefits in young
Researchers set new record for brightness of quantum dots
YES2 student payload released from Foton-M3
A research warns that Human Papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted disease, might cause bladder cancer
Breast cancer survivors optimistic, yet lack critical information on reducing recurrence
Spatial patterns in tropical forests can help to understand their high biodiversity
Study shows how the zebrafish gets his stripe
Mutation of the COX2 gene can double or treble a woman's risk of ovarian cancer
Survey reveals ignorance and confusion about cancer amongst the elderly
Molecular profiling can accurately predict survival in colon cancer patients
New chemotherapy regimen prolongs survival in difficult-to-treat childhood brainstem gliomas
Fluid theory confirmed by Foton
September 25, 2007
Victims of child maltreatment more likely to perpetrate youth violence, intimate partner violence
Stem cells show promise for treating Huntington's disease
Radiologists identify early brain marker of Alzheimer's disease
Poll reveals public awareness of nanotech stuck at low level
National Academy of Sciences highlights UCSB study on visual attention
Rare albino ratfish has eerie, silvery sheen
Cystic fibrosis patients may breathe easier, thanks to bioengineered antimicrobials
What gives us sunburn protects crayfish against bacteria
Incidental findings found when radiologists take a 'broader' look at renal MRA
New treatment effective for patients with shoulder pain
A search for biomarkers for early detection of colorectal cancer
Collaboration shines possible light on objects 'weirder than black holes'
New paper examines dams' effects on California salmon
Research team says extraterrestrial impact to blame for Ice Age extinctions
Victimization for sexual orientation increases suicidal behavior in college students
New study suggests cause of debilitating skin condition
Lab-on-chip testing for 'bird flu' developed by Singapore scientists
Scientists Model a Cornucopia of Earth-sized Planets
Weight gain between first and second pregnancies associated with increased odds of male second child
If you want more babies, find a man with a deep voice
New study discovers why few people are devoid of racial bias
Physiotherapy has short-term benefits for patients after knee surgery
Researchers Find Eye Movement Can Affect Problem-solving, Cognition
Novel strategy under study for aggressive leukemia
New study questions the validity of publishing hospital mortality rates
Extraterrestrial Impact Likely Source of Sudden Ice Age Extinctions
Scientists get first look at nanotubes inside living animals
Molecular fingerprint of breast-cancer drug resistance can predict response to treatment
Study: Children of Immigrants Form Ethnic Identity at Early Age
Cancer cells in blood can identify risk of recurrence in breast cancer
Political decisions harming cancer treatment in Europe
New acoustic absorber to improve physiotherapy ultrasound machines
Researchers say lack of sleep doubles risk of death- but so can too much sleep
Potential new approach to treat cognitive impairments in schizophrenia
Ragweed Research Is Nothing to Sneeze At
Spaceflight shown to alter ability of bacteria to cause disease
Breath analysis offers potential for noninvasive blood sugar monitoring in diabetes
New cell culturing method pumps up the volume
Hormone therapy boosts sexual interest but not memory, study finds
September 24, 2007
Jefferson researchers find personalized interventions key to improving colon cancer screening rates
Carbon Disclosure Project
Fishing for a better bit of batter
MIT model could improve some drugs' effectiveness
Study shows vitamin C is essential for plant growth
Palladium and platinum an easier find with Pitt researcher's detection method
Vitamin E trials 'fatally flawed'
UT Southwestern researchers identify hundreds of genes controlling female fertility
Progression of SIV infection in monkeys raises
Study reveals possible genetic risk for fetal alcohol disorders
Insight into the struggles of children with language impairments
Reading the planetary tea leaves
Amazon forest shows unexpected resiliency during drought
Jefferson radiation oncologists use real-time system to plant 'seeds' against cancer
Scientists explore theme park thrills
Natural gas inhabited by unusual specialists
Imaging quantum entanglement
Northern Rock crisis underlines need for greater disclosure to plug 'information gap'
Dangerous diarrheal bacterium found on asymptomatic patients
A better definition for the kilogram? Scientists propose a precise number of carbon atoms
Greeks get space-based help in wake of deadly fires
Is there really a 'mommy' gene in women?
Brain atrophy in elderly leads to unintended racism, depression and problem gambling
EURYI project to understand how the brain wires during embryogenesis
UNC School of Pharmacy researchers create new synthetic heparin
Simulating kernel production influences maize model accuracy
How can we improve teaching and learning in schools?
Diet support helps chronic kidney patients
Decision-making by residents on-call has 'miniscule' negative impact on patient care
Researchers locate mantle's spin transition zone, leading to clues about Earth's structure
September 21, 2007
Multiple corticosteroid injections in pregnant women may increase cerebral palsy
Recycling wind turbines
University of Leicester scientists discover technique to help 'friendly bacteria'
Arctic sea ice minimum shatters all-time record low, report University of Colorado scientists
The science of collective decision-making
Computer program traces ancestry using anonymous DNA samples
Key to longer life (in flies) lies in just 14 brain cells
Teen girls report abusive boyfriends try to get them pregnant
Smart Insulin Nanostructures Pass Feasibility Test, UT Study Reports
Carnegie Mellon Building Robot for Lunar Prospecting
Penn Veterinary Medicine report new strategy to create genetically modified animals
Scientists launch deep-sea scientific drilling program to study volatile earthquake zone
Cell-surface sugar defects may trigger nerve damage in multiple sclerosis patients
Orphan stars found in long galaxy tail
Catheter angiography may be an unnecessary follow-up to CT angiography
Smithsonian experts put a name to a face in pre-Civil War era forensic case
New discovery leaves blood-doping athletes scratching their heads
New research sheds light on 'hobbit'
Low vitamin D linked to higher risk of hip fracture
Dealing with threatening space rocks
Scientists decipher mechanism behind antimicrobial 'hole punchers'
Flu virus trots globe during off season
Sensitivity of brain center for 'sound space' defined
Cancer patients, spouses report similar emotional distress, U-M study finds
NASA researchers find snowmelt in Antarctica creeping inland
Delft researchers unravel the working of the bicycle
Genetic variation affects smoking cessation treatment
Pedophilia patients are found to have deficits in brain activation
Controlling for size may also prevent cancer
As personal genomics stands poised to go mainstream, researchers urge caution
UCSD study reveals the regulatory mechanism of key enzyme
Brain system serves as 'remote control' for fat metabolism
When proteins, antibodies and other biological molecules kiss, a new kind of biosensor can tell
Velociraptor had feathers
Pathway to cell death redefined in landmark study
Pursuing the future of personal genomics
Radiation therapy technique reduces length of prostate cancer treatment
Researchers find connection between caloric restriction and longevity
September 20, 2007
Secondhand smoke increases teen test failure
CO2 emissions could violate EPA ocean-quality standards within decades
21st-century pack mule: MIT's 'exoskeleton' lightens the load
Biologists expose hidden costs of firefly flashes
Batters may achieve dramatic increases in home runs through steroids
Study looks at mitochondrial variation in sperm traits and sperm competitive ability
Smithsonian identifies invasive crab species in Panama Canal expansion area
Childhood vaccination may protect adult eyes
NASA celebrates a decade observing climate impacts on health of world's oceans
Using video-game technology to find oil & gas
New understanding of basic units of memory
Why are some groups of animals so diverse?
Canada's pristine freshwater fisheries at risk
Pregnancy may slow -- not accelerate -- progression to AIDS
Common abdominal pain may be due to a potentially treatable newly recognized inflammatory reaction
Scientists in first global study of 'poison' gas in the atmosphere
Researchers provide genetic associations from a genome-wide scan for cardiovascular disease traits
Parents' participation in medical decisions linked to self-efficacy
Cervical cancer screening: Too many are left unprotected
Elsevier
New study shows fish respond quickly to changes in mercury deposition
Stem cells in adult testes provide alternative to embryonic stem cells for organ regeneration
Scientists identify cause of Job's syndrome
Does being overweight in old age cause memory problems?
New research shows ACTOS is associated with a 38 percent lower risk of heart attack
Argon conclusion: Researchers reassess theories on formation of Earth's atmosphere
Antibiotics overprescribed by GPs
Ancient British bog provides clue to global warming
Microwaves offer fat chance to probe supermarket food
How the brain handles surprise, good and bad
Brain center for 'sound space' identified
Cedars-Sinai hormone expert outlines causes and treatments for breast growth in men in NEJM
Stem cells derived from adult testes produce wide range of tissue types
To evade chemotherapy, some cancer cells mimic stem cells
Gene chip data improved therapy in some patients with incurable cancer
Severe heart attack damage limited by hydrogen sulfide
September 19, 2007
Targeting nerve growth factor may cure liver cancer
Misconceptions about Alzheimer's vary among races, survey suggests
Muscle patterns in women may be linked to at risk positioning for ACL tears
Eating competence may lower risk of heart disease
Prediction of RNA pseudoknots using heuristic modeling with mapping and sequential folding
Selective attention increases both gain and feature selectivity of the human auditory cortex
Hazards of using crib bumper pads outweigh their benefits
Sexual function affected by stem cell transplant according to long-term study
The more common the digit, the more radiant the color in grapheme color synaesthesia
Metagenomics of the deep Mediterranean
Species still have more viable offspring if they can choose their best mate
Researchers discover gene mutation thought to control energy levels
Bats add their voice to the FOXP2 story
Smoking can harm the long-term effects of some oral surgery procedures
Mayo Clinic study indicates medication for ADHD may help student outcomes
Researchers Genetically Engineer Microorganisms into Tiny Factories
Why conservation efforts often fail
Toward a faster prenatal test for Down syndrome
Chronic infection persists by targeting stromal cell network in lymphoid organs
Weekly dose of osteoporosis drug prevents bone loss after breast cancer treatment
Alternative methods proposed to detect pesticides and antibiotics in water and natural food
Cell growth technology promises more successful drug development
Maternal depression and controlling behavior associated with increased stress response in infants
A Warm South Pole? Yes, on Neptune!
A study proposes a new universal rule to explain the equilibrium of plant populations
Understanding Heart Disease: Research Explains Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease
New antibiotic drug combo to speed up treatment of tuberculosis
Article analyzes relationship of apolipoprotein E genotypes with lipid levels and coronary risk
Frequent hemodialysis at night may improve some outcomes for patients with end-stage kidney disease
Study examines implications of genetic screening for disease that can be less serious, treatable
Landfill mining reduces environmental impact of growing waste
PrEP strategy could dramatically slow the spread of HIV
Test for lung cancer looks for discomforting quiet among protective genes
Gene profiling can single out the worst cases of multiple myeloma and guide therapy
September 18, 2007
T vs. B: Re-engineered human T cells effectively target and kill cancerous B cells
Sweet smell
Liver cancer marker could yield blood test for early detection
Advance by chemists may lead to better displays on laptop computers, cell phones
Increase in atmospheric moisture tied to human activities
Scientists learn structure of enzyme in unusual virus
New microsensor measures volatile organic compounds in water and air on-site
Research overturns accepted notion of neutron's electrical properties
New Research Seeks to Enhance Quality and Security of Wireless Telemedicine
Bone-Growing Nanomaterial Could Improve Orthopaedic Implants
New genetic research into nicotine addiction shows promise for personalized treatment
International team shows mercury concentrations in fish respond quickly to increased deposition
Can't take my eyes off you: FSU study shows the power of attraction
Women prescribed drugs linked to birth defects not often advised to use birth control
Rating your pain from 0 to 10 might not help your doctor
Life on Mars 'pregnancy test' successfully launched
Women more depressed and men more impulsive with reduced serotonin functioning
Mechanism for the in-vivo transport of siRNA
Scientists reveal DNA-enzyme interaction with first ever real time footage
If you think cancer genes are simple, you don't know JAK
UT-ORNL governor's chair unlocks secrets of protein folding
Groundbreaking Canada-US study proves link between emissions and mercury pollution in fish
Skin cooling associated with increased risk of discoloration after laser treatment
Nasal surgery creates feminine profiles in male-to-female transsexuals
Certain tonsil removal technique associated with reduced postoperative pain, bleeding
Hygiene habits stall: Public handwashing down
Patients with head and neck cancer may have impairment of some driving skills
Surgeons successfully remove gall bladder without outer incisions
UT researcher sheds new light on hybrid animals
Scientists identify fundamental brain defect, probable drug target in fragile X syndrome
Teaching adolescents about condoms
Genes in rheumatoid arthritis
Cell death in sparrow brains may provide clues in age-related human diseases
September 17, 2007
New way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease promises earlier treatment
GPS-like technology helps pinpoint best methods for moving injured players
New nanoparticle vaccine is more effective but less expensive
Smithsonian scientists help lead effort to 'barcode' world's species
M.D. Anderson-led team reports possible key to autoimmune disease
Genetic variant linked to odor perception
The importance of gene regulation for common human disease
Cholesterol byproduct blocks heart health benefits of estrogen
Brown Chemists Explain the Origin of Soil-Scented Geosmin
Gene determines whether male body odor smells pleasant
Linchpin gene may be useful target for new breast cancer therapies
Divorce foretells child's future care for elderly parent
Yam bean a nearly forgotten crop
Bridge strengthening research
Smithsonian researchers develop models to assess wetland health
Boston College profs study oxidative stress subcellular to discover its role in diseases
Probing a rare material spin state at NIST
NIST team develops novel method for nanostructured polymer thin films
'Radio wave cooling' offers new twist on laser cooling
No need for children with lazy eye to wear patches all day
JILA finds flaw in model describing DNA elasticity
Researchers test old drug with new hopes for pre-eclampsia cure
Satellites witness lowest Arctic ice coverage in history
Lift-off for Foton microgravity mission
Galaxy 'Hunting' Made Easy
The missing link in the evolution of magnetic cataclysmic stars?
A glass of wine can help find new mineral deposits
A molecule that protects from neuronal disorders
Scientists synthesize memory in yeast cells
September 14, 2007
Dermatologists identify North Texas leishmaniasis outbreak
Children in affluent countries more likely to develop allergy-related asthma
Prolonged respiratory problems for oil spill clean-up volunteers
Updated GOLD report presents new understandings in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of COPD
Researchers discover correlation between GERD and obesity in females
Smaller Breast Reduction Surgeries Provide Health Benefits and Should Be Reimbursed, Study Finds
NASA keeps eye on ozone layer amid Montreal Protocol's success
Nuclear physicists examine oxygen's limits
Researchers improve ability to write and store information on electronic devices
Ancient whale fall from California's Año Nuevo Island one of youngest, most complete known
US Climate Change Science Program making good progress in documenting and understanding changes
Bright tumors, dim prospects
Zebrafish to shed light on human mitochondrial diseases
Scientists highlight benefits of genetic research in sport, but warn of ethical concerns
Federal research plan to determine nanotech risks fails to deliver
Peat and forests save permafrost from melting
Different HIV rates among gay men and straight people not fully explained by sexual behavior
Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to stomach virus
Using green chemistry to deliver cutting-edge drugs
Fat mum hastens path to childhood obesity
Less than 3 percent of UK 11-year-olds take enough exercise
Progress in understanding the malarial parasite
The sea-ice is getting thinner - A closer look at the climate and ecosystem of the Arctic Ocean
The UAB is participating in the LHC project to study the origins of matter
Our visual system may react more rapidly when visualising 2 objects which might collide
Very young children can step into the minds of storybook characters
Metabolic syndrome heightens risk for development
Study suggests brain tumors need treatment with multiple 'targeted' drugs
Good fences make good neighbors
Nonstick chewing gum to become a reality
Potential new way of treating inflammatory diseases identified
U. Iowa team identifies genes that improve survival in mice with ALS
Study sheds new light on early star formation in the universe
Marrying natural and social sciences for Mother Earth's sake
Oldest stars may shed light on dark matter, researchers report in Science
What makes a fungus virulent? It's lipase
Understanding the Noxious cause of Lou Gehrig's disease
September 13, 2007
Metabolic syndrome heightens risk for development of uric-acid kidney stones
Leading-edge body sensor could help produce sporting champions
Speedier skis on course for World Cup glory
UVa Scientists Discover New Human Protein Offering Clue To Immune Infertility in Men and Women
Physicists pin down spin of surface atoms
To Maximize Biofuel Potential, Researchers Look for Sorghum's 'Sweet Spot'
New DNA-based technique for assembly of nano- and micro-sized particles
Methadone and systematic follow-up: the best solution for managing chronic pain
Shrinkage of prostate led to overestimation of cancer risk in trial
When 2 plus 2 doesn't equal 4: How consumers miscalculate sale prices
Oohs and aahs: Vowel sounds affect our perceptions of products
Wanting a bite of everything: Hungry people crave more variety
Can consumers be confused into buying? Yes -- and more easily than you think
Lighter gas reduces damage to optics in extreme ultraviolet lithography
Clinical Trials Present Better Alternatives for Dialysis Patients
Taxol bristle ball: a wrench in the works for cancer
Iowa State astronomer helps discover planet that offers clues to Earth's future
New report on mobile phone research published
Putting stem cell research on the fast track
A step toward tissue-engineered heart structures for children
New study: Pine bark extract reduces ADHD symptoms in children
Study by Pittsburgh researchers identifies possible vaccine target for chlamydia
Mathematics might save you a trip to the ER
Corals added to IUCN Red List of Threatened Species for first time
Research to assist in the investigation of criminal and terrorist activity
More sick leave given to men by male GPs compared with female counterparts
Computer poetry pushes the genre envelope
Loneliness is a molecule
Disease activity increases after MS patients stop drug
New evidence on the role of climate in Neanderthal extinction
Scientists discover how to isolate stem cells in womb tissue
Molecules of positronium observed in the laboratory for the first time
Unique role for blood formation gene identified
Emissions targets for 2030 will only be reached by banning cars in London
Doctors may need support to cope with patient death
September 12, 2007
Microbiotic technology developed for microinjection of zebrafish embryos
New technique can be breakthrough for early cancer diagnosis
Thousands of starving children could be restored to health with peanut butter program
Manic phase of bipolar disorder benefits from breast cancer medication
OHSU is part of national effort to preserve, restore fertility in women with cancer
China's Eye on the Internet
Personal chaos in HIV patients' lives may be a barrier to regular medical care, UCLA Study Shows
Trade-offs reveal no clear favorites in alternative energy market
Children who learn heart healthy eating habits lower heart disease risk
Parking spaces outnumber drivers 3-to-1, drive pollution and warming
Parental surveys boost diagnosis abilities of pediatricians
Breastfeeding does not protect against asthma, allergies
New Clues to Breast Cancer Development in High-Risk Women
Glaucoma surgery in the blink of an eye
Aspartame is safe, study says
Generic prostate drug helps find high-risk cancers early
Shape encoding may start in the retina
U of M study: Health food supplement may curb addiction of pathological gamblers
Scientists fear rare dolphin driven to extinction by human activities
Biological invasions can begin with just 1 insect
Breastfeeding does not protect children against developing asthma or allergies
New mechanism discovered for DNA recombination and repair
Taking the contraceptive pill may reduce the risk of developing cancer
Who's afraid of the big, bad wolf? Coyotes
Cluster and Double Star uncover more on bright aurorae
260 million-year-old reptiles from Russia possessed the first modern ears
Study shows wild male chimpanzees use stolen food to win over the opposite sex
New Class of RNA Molecules May Be Important in Human Cancer
Brain network related to intelligence identified
MIT: Leveraging learning for artificial respiration
Uninsured community health center patients often have difficulty accessing specialty services
Call for closer examination of 'brain death' as the end of life
A POX on syn
Study links education to risk of cancer death
'Fetal' neurons play role in adult brain
September 11, 2007
Study shows insurance status, not race, linked to complications in patients with acute appendicitis
Was ability to run early man's Achilles heel?
Primate behavior explained by computer 'agents'
Nice but naughty -- our addiction to chocolate
Embryonic stem cell strategy advanced with UCSF finding
Common misdiagnosis: most women believe they have a yeast infection when they don't
Scientists demonstate link between genetic variant and effectiveness of smoking cessation meds
UD leads $5.3-million research project on rice epigenetics
Natural aorta grafts have few side effects for infection-prone patients
Icy calculations on a hot topic
New research may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis in families
2 drugs equally effective for heart patients undergoing angioplasty, Mayo study finds
Japanese beetle may help fight hemlock-killing insect
Implantable device designed to detect, stop seizures under study at MCG
Women less likely than men to change habits that increase heart-disease risk
Stem cell research produces a key discovery for Fragile X Syndrome
Drawing Nanoscale Features the Fast and Easy Way
Tiny Tubes and Rods Show Promise as Catalysts, Sunscreen
Embryonic Stem Cells Thrive When Shaken
Study reveals predation-evolution link
Scientists learn role of oxidative stress in estrogen-related bone loss
How vitamin C stops the big 'C'
Emory researchers identify signaling protein for multiple myeloma
Mutations in the insulin gene can cause neonatal diabetes
Nutrients lutein and zeaxanthin associated with reduced risk for age-related eye disease
Organisms found on contact lenses can provide clues to cause of corneal eye infection
Decline in blood platelet count associated with increased risk of HIV-related dementia
Medication appears helpful for treatment of erectile dysfunction in men with spinal cord injuries
Being overweight may independently increase risk for heart disease events
Adverse drug events reported to FDA appear to have increased markedly
Vitamin D supplements appear to be associated with lower risk of death
Sugar identified as key to malaria parasite invasion
The fight against colorectal cancer
Mouse model for schizophrenia has genetic on-off switch
New lung cancer guidelines oppose general CT screening
Pioneering study catalogs ethical issues of scientific research in developing world
September 10, 2007
Antidepressant shows early promise in treating agitation and psychotic symptoms of dementia
USC researcher identifies stem cells in tendons that regenerate tissue in animal model
Using evolution, UW team creates a template for many new therapeutic agents
Molecular probe 'paints' cancer cells in living animals, Stanford researchers find
Extra gene copies were enough to make early humans' mouths water
Acid Rain Has a Disproportionate Impact on Coastal Waters
TAU scientists probe 'deep' questions aboard EcoOcean's environmental research ship
Frequent alcohol consumption increases cancer risk in older women
Gastroenterology sets standards for CT colonography
'Rain Man' mice provide model for autism
Nuclear Medicine Approach Can Be First Choice for Excluding Pulmonary Embolism in Young Women
Socioeconomic Position Associated with Effectiveness of HIV Drugs, Even Among Subjects Adhering to Treatment Schedules
Low vitamin D during pregnancy linked to preeclampsia
MIT works toward safer gene therapy
Systems Biology poised to revolutionize the understanding of cell function and disease
Reception year teachers most important for primary education
Color contrast is 'seen' by the brain early doors
New Study Says Women's Health Much More at Risk from Sleep Deprivation
Care reforms raise concerns over patient access to GP services
Future career path of gifted youth can be predicted by age 13
Improved e-jet printing provides higher resolution and more versatility
September 07, 2007
New method reveals substances on surfaces of any kind
Old developmental pathways spawn revolutionary evolutionary changes
Newer antidepressants led to less, not more, teen suicides
Microarray provides 3 genomic guides to breast cancer treatment decisions
New faraway sensors warn of emerging hurricane's strength
Researcher developing new method for hearing loss assessment
Novel virus detection identifies new viruses in study of respiratory infections and asthma attacks
Study finds heart failure is rare among leukemia patients on imatinib
Boston University biomedical engineers find chink in bacteria's armor
'Beyond Einstein' research should begin with mission to study dark energy
SIV infection of natural hosts provides new insights into HIV disease complexity
Drug could improve pregnancy outcomes in wider range of women with insulin resistance
Soy isoflavone may inhibit common gastrointestinal illness in infants
Scripps Research scientists shed new light on how antibodies fight HIV
Pregnancy may increase the risk of developing binge eating disorder
Virological evidence cannot prove transmission in HIV criminal cases
Screening family members could prevent 4 in 10 premature heart attacks
AAAS to develop science-based teaching tools on underage alcohol use
Parenting help for bipolar mums and dads
Study Identifies Genetic Risk Factor for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus
Heat stress influences low conception of dairy herds
Embryonic stem cells used to grow cartilage
Pain patients at risk for sleep apnea
Vocal cord dysfunction may be caused by work
The genes involved in rheumatoid arthritis identified
Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes find 'Lego-block' galaxies in early universe
A balanced memory network
Researchers develop mouse model of autism spectrum disorders
Height or flight?
UGA researchers discover how human body fights off African parasite
Global survey reveals significant gap in meeting world's mental health care needs
Primates expect others to act rationally
Bee researchers close in on Colony Collapse Disorder
Virus named as possible factor in honey bee disorder
Schizophrenia-linked gene keeps new adult brain cells under control
New insight into how antibiotics kill might make them deadlier
Scientists harvest answers from genome of grain fungus
Evolution of genomic imprinting
September 06, 2007
13 percent of women stop taking breast cancer drug because of side effects, U-M study finds
Enzyme alerts cell's powerful army to repair DNA damage
SDSC Launches User-Settable Supercomputer Reservations
New 'Knock-Out' Gene Model Provides Molecular Clues to Breast Cancer
Engineers rescue aging satellites, saving millions
When the levees fail
New CPR promises better results by compressing abdomen, not chest
Brewing a blast-less fertilizer
New Study Examines Brain-Gut Relationship in those Suffering with Stomach Pain or Discomfort (Functional Dyspepsia)
Brain's timing linked with timescales of the natural visual world
Adult brain can change, study confirms
U of M begins nation's first clinical trial using T-reg cells from cord blood in leukemia treatment
Environmental stress probed in cardiovascular disease, diabetes
Skin oil -- ozone interactions worsen air quality in airplanes
Migrating squid drove evolution of sonar in whales and dolphins, researchers argue
New study shows greenback cutthroat trout involved in recovery effort misidentified
Presence of gene mutation helps guide thyroid cancer treatment
Specific brain protein required for nerve cell connections to form and function
Coral reef fish harbor an unexpectedly high biodiversity of parasites
Possible Hepatitis C vaccine
Climatic variations influence the emergence of cholera in Africa
Farewell chicken tenders
Research says Doctors' gender may hinder early diagnosis of heart disease in women
Sugary drinks, not fruit juice, may be linked to insulin
Right breakfast bread keeps blood sugar in check all day
Curbing C. difficile's toxin production
Study details regulation of vital tumor suppressor gene p53
Mold linked to asthma
1 sample examined by 1,000 pathologists -- how and why?
Scientists explain how insulin secreting cells maintain their glucose sensitivity
How insulin TORC2 blood sugar levels: glowing mice light the way
Scripps Research scientists reveal pivotal hearing structure
Physicists establish 'spooky' quantum communication
Gladstone scientists uncover potential mechanism of memory loss in Alzheimer's disease
'Alien' jaws help moray eels feed
'Holy Grail' of hearing: True identity of pivotal hearing structure is revealed
Small-scale parasitic battles may have epic evolutionary proportions
Dangerous technology -- Mobiles should be kept away from hospital beds
Heeding the WARNing from malaria's past
September 05, 2007
Study finds a high rate of asthma in college athletes
Widely held beliefs about early Cherokee settlement patterns likely incorrect, according to two new studies, says University of Georgia anthropologist
Inquiring Research Minds Want To Know More About Cotton Fleahoppers
Ibuprofen can slow lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis, Canadian study shows
A classic method for modeling skin cancer is featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Jefferson Immunology Researchers Halt Lethal Rabies Infection in Brain
Promising Drug Combination May Help Those with Ocular Melanoma that has Spread
Purdue researchers develop technology to detect cancer by scanning surface veins
Low level of neuronal receptor linked to mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease
Exercise and yoga improves quality of life in women with early-stage breast cancer
Can brain-injured, partially-blind stroke patients regain some of their lost vision?
UI professor identifies new eating disorder, seeks study participants
Ultraconserved Elements in the Genome: Are They Indispensable?
Tropical crab invades Georgia oyster reefs -- but the long-term impact can't be predicted
Researchers Develop Simple Method to Create Natural Drug Products
Laser Blasts Viruses in Blood
Having right timing 'connections' in brain is key to overcoming dyslexia
A type of antioxidant may not be as safe as once thought
Study finds primary care depression treatment often does not follow quality guidelines
Avocados may help prevent oral cancer, OSU study shows
Pittsburgh scientists identify human source of stem cells with potential to repair muscle
Genetic background to severe urinary tract infections
The aye-ayes have it: The preservation of color vision in a creature of the night
University of Alberta researchers find new cause of blindness
Research elucidates mechanism by which gene expression may be altered in drug addiction
3-D fruit fly images to benefit brain research
Selection on genes underlying schizophrenia during human evolution
Reorganization of brain area for vision after stroke: May yield new treatments for brain injury
Study examines performance-based pay for teachers
New imaging technique reveals fatty hearts
Many medical residents appear to lack biostatistics knowledge needed to interpret clinical research
Studies examine mortality among hospitalized patients following work hours reform for residents
Annual flu shot cuts need for doctors' visits, hospitalization among children
'Skinny gene' does exist, UT Southwestern researchers find
September 04, 2007
Overweight toddlers and those not in day care at risk for iron deficiency
Practice-based intervention has sustained benefits for children and families
Nicotine in breast milk disrupts infants' sleep patterns
Parents' perceptions can hamper kids' asthma care, study finds
Fat transforms vitamin C from 'good cop' into 'bad cop'
Knee arthritis link to lung cancer
Auto immune response creates barrier to fertility; could be a step in speciation
Childhood asthma still inappropriately treated in the UK
Study identifies key player in the body's immune response to chronic stress
Treating depression may improve recovery of heart rate variability following coronary syndromes
Adult offspring of parents with PTSD have lower cortisol levels
Family-based treatment more effective than supportive psychotherapy in treating bulimia
Study documents rapid increase in youth bipolar disorder diagnoses
Teens who see more smoking in movies may have increased risk of becoming established smokers
Researchers estimate about 9 percent of US children age 8 to 15 meet criteria for having ADHD
Choosing a mate: what we really want
Rates of bipolar diagnosis in youth rapidly climbing, treatment patterns similar to adults
School-based overweight prevention program may cut risk of eating disorders among girls
Involving parents in therapy doubles success rates for bulimia treatment
Mice stressed in simulated weightlessness show organ atrophy
Depression in women with migraine linked to childhood abuse
Smokers are more likely to develop dementia
Bacteria from sponges make new pharmaceuticals
Protecting our beaches
Possible Hepatitis C vaccine
Hepatitis E in Europe -- are pigs or pork the problem?
Princeton engineers develop low-cost recipe for patterning microchips
A drug-sensitive 'traffic cop' tells potassium channels to get lost
High and mighty: first common height gene identified by researchers behind 'obesity gene' finding
Genome study shines light on genetic link to height
Cell that triggers symptoms in allergy attacks can also limit damage, Stanford researchers find
Lettuce, leafy greens and E. coli
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