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April 30, 2008
High circulating D-dimers are associated with presence of ascites
High rate of complicated idiopathic gallstone disease in pediatric patients
Gastric juice for diagnosis of H. pylori infection in patients on proton pump inhibitors
Cholesterol modulates sorting of CEA -- implications for inflammatory bowel disease
Regulatory T cells in patients treated with Adacolumn granulocytapheresis
Anti-HBe may play a role in the progression of the disease of hepatitis B
Synergistic growth inhibitory effect of herbal extracts against HCC and lung cancer cells
Genotyping takes us closer to an osteoporosis fingerprint
Scientists discover the double life of proteins
Climate change threats to HIV rates
Preoperative assessment of cancer patients enables early diagnosis, treatment of lymphedema
Report raises C. diff concerns; yeast-based probiotic shown to help significantly reduce recurrence
UCLA stem cell researchers create heart and blood cells from reprogrammed skin cells
Researchers discover molecular basis of a form of muscular dystrophy
USC School of Dentistry researchers uncover link between osteoporosis drugs and jaw infection
Butter-flavored popcorn ingredient suspected cause of lung disease
Atomic force microscopy reveals liquids adjust viscosity when confined, shaken
New Surgery Improves Head & Neck Cancer Treatment
Making a good impression: Nanoimprint lithography tests at NIST
New Research Shows Consistency in Synaesthetic Experiences
New 3-D test method for biomaterials 'flat out' faster
Body image program reduces onset of obesity and eating disorders
New Whale Detection Buoys Will Help Ships Take the Right Way through Marine Habitat
Too much technology may be killing beneficial bacteria
Promising early evidence of the superior benefits of drug therapy for diabetic eye disease
Bison can thrive again, study says
Moral philosopher questions memory manipulation
Scientists head to warming Alaska on ice core expedition
Absinthe uncorked: The 'Green Fairy' was boozy -- but not psychedelic
New treatment could reduce chronic lung disease in premature babies
U of M study: Online intervention paramount for reducing HIV in high-risk population
Artificial intelligence boosts science from Mars
Immune system kick-started in moist nasal lining in sinusitis, asthma and colds
Scientists Determine Drug Target for the Most Potent Botulinum Neurotoxin
Compact galaxies in early Universe pack a big punch
Sunflower debate ends in Mexico, researchers say
'Rotten eggs' in the blood
Safe water? Lessons from Kazakhstan
April 29, 2008
Ancient Sunflower Fuels Debate About Agriculture in the Americas
Nanoengineered barrier invented to protect plastic electronics from water degradation
Hyperviscous fluids: Better treatment for severe blood loss
'New' ancient Antarctic sediment reveals climate change history
Scientists Find Stem Cells For the First Time in the Pituitary
Cause and Affect: Emotions can be unconsciously and subliminally evoked
Scientists reveal evolutionary intricacies of Rickettsia pathogens
Clumps of red and white blood cells may contribute to sickle cell disease
Copper nanowires grown by new process create long-lasting displays
'Sticky nanotubes' hold key to future technologies
Researchers light up lungs to help diagnose disease
Predicting breast cancer patient outcome: MUHC researchers identify new genes
Leaving our mark
Brookhaven Scientists Explore Brain's Reaction to Potent Hallucinogen
Entekhabi will lead science team for NASA satellite mission to map Earth's water cycle
Genes for common heart condition and kidney problem identified
Involving partners of pregnant women in Africa to improve AIDS prevention
Investigators unveil new drug discovery tool for Alzheimer's disease
Thyrotropin levels may be associated with coronary heart disease mortality in women
Exercise related to lower heart disease risk in overweight women
Biomarkers identified for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Is Happiness Having What You Want, Wanting What You Have, or Both?
Transitioning patients with pediatric disease to adulthood
Spinal cord injury research hampered by animal models, says new study
Cell-Based Therapy Shows Promise in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Osteoporosis drug Fosamax linked to heart problem
Women's biological clock revealed: Hormone may predict age at menopause
Restaurant inspections -- public perceptions vs. reality
How to stop regaining weight? That's the real question
Language skills develop at 6, say researchers
Are nanobots on their way?
April 28, 2008
High self-esteem is not always what it's cracked up to be, says UGA psychologist
Epigenetic research uncovers new targets for modification enzymes
Looking at neurons from all sides
Gene therapy improves vision in patients with congenital retinal disease
Exeter engineers create new technique for malaria diagnosis
Emissions irrelevant to future climate change?
Study finds that minimally invasive robotic bypass surgery provides health and economic benefits
On the Energy Trail: Berkeley Researchers Find New Details Following the Path of Solar Energy During Photosynthesis
Study shows false memories complicate end-of-life treatment decisions
Carnegie Mellon researchers urge development of low carbon electricity
Study links low-frequency hearing to shape of the cochlea
Surprising language abilities in children with autism
Deadly dose: Rensselaer heparin expert helps uncover source of lethal contamination
Extreme nausea and vomiting varies among pregnant women from different countries
Analysis shows combining sorafenib with carboplatin/paclitaxel adds no benefit in lung cancer
Researcher works with European Space Agency to test moisture satellite
Bypassing the insulin highway
Opening a channel for salt retention
Mapping the genetic locus for triglycerides
Researchers at UCLA engineering discover theoretical model to predict jamming
Researchers important markers of high risk of type 2 diabetes.
Anesthesia and Alzheimer's
In Computer Models and Seafloor Observations, Researchers See Potential for Significant 2008 "Red Tide" Season
Study shows common vitamin and other micronutrient supplements reduce risks of TB recurrence
Autistic mannerisms reduced by sensory treatment
Kaiser Permanente study finds diabetes doubling before motherhood
Yeast gives rise to new concept: cell fuel is 'brains' behind division
Different Processes Govern Sight, Light Detection
Northern lights glimmer with unexpected trait
New genetic techniques to combat lung cancer
New analysis finds daycare attendance early in life cuts childhood leukemia risk by 30 percent
April 25, 2008
Biomonitoring
A step forward in virology
Minimally invasive pancreas surgery leads to fewer complications, study finds
Cancer immunotherapy shows long-term promise in lung cancer
Viruses may play a role in lung cancer development
Mutation database helps personalized treatment of lung cancer
Earthquake in Illinois could portend an emerging threat
In computer models and observations, researchers see potential for significant 'red tide' season
On shaky ground: UH Prof finds geological faults threaten Houston
Specialized white blood cells coordinate first responders to viral infection
Two suppressor molecules affect 70 genes in leukemia
American College of Medical Genetics makes genetic testing recommendations in new policy statement
UCSF marks a milestone with 500th transplant in heart and lung program
New technology for boosting vaccine efficiency
Study breaks ground in revealing how neurons generate movement
MSU researchers recommend ways to fight lake trout invasion in Glacier National Park
New lymphoma therapies targets diverse and difficult cancer
Princeton scientists discover exotic quantum state of matter
Ozone hole recovery may reshape southern hemisphere climate change
Proteins that stop a major signaling pathway can also generate new proteins
Desalination can boost US water supplies, but environmental research needed
Study finds racial disparities in smoking cessation treatment
Study finds racial disparities in smoking cessation treatment
Brown Scientists Say Biodiversity Is Crucial to Ecosystem Productivity
Are Ice Age relics the next casualty of climate change?
New 3-D ultrasound could improve stroke diagnosis, care
Study shows positive findings in treating patients with advanced hepatitis C
European light research opens door for optical storage and computing
Technological breakthrough in the fight to cut greenhouse gases
Invention gives improved gene technology analysis
Smokers have a 41% higher risk of suffering depression
New nanotech products hitting the market at the rate of 3-4 per week
Better regional monitoring of CO2 needed as global levels continue rising
Dawn of human matrilineal diversity
Refining the date of the K/T boundary and the dinosaur extinction
April 24, 2008
New gene discovered for new form of intellectual disability
Medical College researchers find dinosaur clues in fat
Discovery to hasten new malaria treatments, vaccines for children
Sierra Nevada rose to current height earlier than thought, geologists say; implications for modeling global climate
On the High Horse: Why dominant individuals climb the proverbial ladder
Researchers identify new cell targets for preventing growth of breast and other tumors
Researchers discover gene for branchio-oculo-facial syndrome
1600 Eruption Caused Global Disruption
Glaciers Reveal Martian Climate Has Been Recently Active
Environment influences when drinking begins; genes' role increases in transition to alcohol dependence
New source for biofuels discovered
Researchers reveal structure of protein that repairs damage to cancer cells
Study finds that competency in colonoscopy requires experience with 150 cases or more
Domestic violence associated with chronic malnutrition in women and children in India
Heart derived stem cells develop into heart muscle
Researchers link master regulator of innate immunity to the hypoxic response
Presence of certain antibodies signals healthier teeth and gums
MU psychologists demonstrate simplicity of working memory
Galaxies gone wild!
Catching a Glimpse of a Black Hole's Fury
Researchers identify new cell targets for preventing growth of breast and other tumors
Arctic marine mammals on thin ice
Mitochondrial dysfunction and redox signaling in atrial tachyarrhythmia
MIT-led teams unravel heparin death mystery
Sexual harassment at school - more harmful than bullying
Pregnancy is possible after cancer treatment
Nanotubes grown straight in large numbers
Breast Reconstruction Advances Fix Distortions Left by Lumpectomy
Scientists urged to make a stand on climate
Plan to identify watery Earth-like planets develops
April 23, 2008
African farmers gaining access to disease-resistant, 'upland' rice varieties
Scientists Clarify a Mechanism of Epigenetic Inheritance
Numerical information can be persuasive or informative depending on how it's presented
Costs, considerations of switching to natural or organic methods
Why fruit-eating bats eat dirt
Link between ozone air pollution and premature death confirmed
Scientists identify novel way to prevent cardiac fibrosis
NIAID describes research priorities to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis
Findings a step toward making new optical materials
Low grades, bad behavior? Siblings may be to blame, FSU study says
Engineering students: Headset muffles loud, unnerving MRI noises
Can Certain Metals Repel Sharks from Fishing Gear?
Phone counseling improves quality of life, immune systems of cervical cancer survivors
Ugandan monkeys harbor evidence of infection with unknown poxvirus
OHSU Cancer Institute researcher identifies protein that helps predict prostate cancer survival
To a Fault: The Bottom Line on Earthquakes
Black women have urinary incontinence less than half as often as white women
A stem cell type supposed to be crucial for angiogenesis and cancer growth does not exist?
Study finds cisplatin less effective than standard treatment for patients with anal cancer
NIH study reveals incidence, precursors and psychiatric sequelae of major psychiatric disorders
Purdue researchers propose way to incorporate deforestation into climate change treaty
Each finger can be moved separately
Potential viral therapy weapon for difficult cancers is safe and effective in study
Women 80 and Older Benefit from Mammography, but Few Are Screened
Herbicide-Tolerant Crops Can Improve Water Quality
Mass. General study shows how exercise changes structure and function of heart
Urban slum conditions are a source of leptospirosis
A simplified method of giving rabies vaccine
Menstrual blood -- a valuable source of multipotential stem cells?
Social form of bullying linked to depression, anxiety in adults
Data mining personnel
Ground-breaking new insight into the development of Alzheimer's disease
April 22, 2008
Nasal surgery associated with improvements in quality of life for those with sleep apnea
Study: Counseling trauma victims causes secondary trauma
Brain reacts to fairness as it does to money and chocolate
Improving quality of life for brain tumour patients
Mammography may be beneficial to all women, regardless of age
When positive thinking leads to financial irresponsibility like compulsive gambling
Counting every thought: What consumers see when looking at ads
Cancer cells spread by releasing 'bubbles', according to an MUHC study
Effective cancer immune therapy through order in the blood vessels
Advanced life support in ambulances doesn't benefit trauma patients
Synchrotron light unveils oil in ancient Buddhist paintings from Bamiyan
American Cancer Society report details cancer prevention efforts
Death rates decline following coronary bypass surgery regardless of hospital volume
Scientists test device to track medication adherence in patients with HIV/AIDS
Pathogen virulence proteins suppress plant immunity
Survey offers first-ever look at treatment practices for nonepileptic seizures
NYU Researchers id new class of photoreceptors,pointing to new ways sights-and smells-are regulated
Carnegie Mellon studies how climate change impacts food production
Survival rates appear lower for scalp and neck melanoma than for other sites
US sees decline in number of general surgeons
Coke or Pepsi? Being distracted can make you more susceptible to ads
Cancer could return unless stored ovarian tissue undergoes adequate testing before re-implantation
Chemotherapy causes delayed severe neural damage
Teenage suicides: Study advocates greater family support
How stereotypes can lead to success
We are family -- but advertisers often miss the point
Children with ADHD should get heart tests before treatment with stimulant drugs
Rat study suggests why teens get hooked on cocaine more easily than adults
Computer scientists develop solutions for long-term storage of digital data
Larger skin lesions appear more likely to be melanomas
Arctic Ice More Vulnerable to Sunny Weather, New Study Shows
Mutation in human gene helps protect against fatal malaria
Chocolate bar shown to lower cholesterol
Developmental changes in adolescence raise men's heart disease risk
April 21, 2008
Vitamin D in brain function
Obesity, inactivity as common among cancer survivors as rest of Canadians, study shows
Europe spends nearly twice as much as US on nanotech risk research
Cancer survivors have low levels of physical activity and high levels of obesity
Study reveals inaccuracies in studies of cancer treatment
Inflammation triggers cell fusions that could protect neurons, Stanford research shows
Research identifies first method for testing, assessing drug treatments for Chagas' disease
Genetic variant mimics effect of heart failure medications
Many African-Americans have a gene that prolongs life after heart failure
International health experts to enlist the public in war on African malaria
Geometry shapes sound of music
Researchers warm up to melt's role in Greenland ice loss
High anxiety?
Promoting positive changes in youth -- even at-risk youth
Ceramic, heal thyself
No place like home: Katrina's lasting impact
University of Arizona scientist shares in discovery of microbe filaments' power
Get mobile, get promoted
Three Patients, Age 14, 28 and 72, Receive Heart Valve Replacements without Surgery Using High Tech Investigational Device
NOAA Researchers Help Build a Global Reference Library of DNA Barcodes
Vitamin D and breast cancer risk
Solar flares set the Sun quaking
Female mice can identify inbred males by their scent
Beijing Genomics Institute adds AB SOLiD system to its next generation sequencing technologies
Breast cancers behave differently before and after the age of 70
April 18, 2008
Study finds patients overestimate cancer screening history
Herceptin and chemo improves response rates without major adverse effects in HER2 breast cancer
Acupuncture relieves hot flushes in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen
Mammograms benefit women up to the age of 75 and 3-yearly screening intervals are best
Depression stigma in the eye of the older beholder
New research shows slight of hand is not so slight
Penn researchers find potential in yeast for selecting Lou Gehrig's disease drugs
MU researchers reveal communication tactics used by sexual predators to entrap children
Readily available treatment could help prevent heart disease in kidney patients
Scientists discover how nanocluster contaminants increase risk of spreading
Inherited cancer mutation is widespread in America
MU researchers find clue to cataract formation
Rice and UT-Houston join DOD push for regenerative medicine
What happens when you pop a quantum balloon?
New vaccine may give long-term defense against deadly bird flu and its variant forms
Parents stricter with older kids to set example: game theory study
Drug compound leads to death of ovarian cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy
Ovarian cancer stem cells identified, characterized
Researchers uncover details about how dietary restriction slows down aging
Researchers discover critical detail of cellular defense against genetic mistakes
Resolving international copyright
National Jewish Medical and Research Center Evaluating Treatment To Prevent Allergic Reactions to Food
Study finds 1 in 5 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from PTSD or major depression
Baby Boomer Health Care Crisis Looms; GSA Bolsters Call for Stronger Workforce
Aerodynamic trailer cuts fuel and emissions by up to 15%
RIT Study: Sign Language Interpreters at High Ergonomic Risk
Growth hormone is used to treat twice as many short boys than girls in the US and Asia
New strategies against bird flu
Paranal Receives New Mirror
Antidepressants enhance neuronal plasticity in the visual system
Palliative care and legal euthanasia can be mutually beneficial
Will screening for aortic aneurysm be effective?
100M pounds a year spent on self-monitoring in diabetes that may increase anxiety and depression
Graphene used to create world's smallest transistor
Tiny magnets offer breakthrough in gene therapy for cancer
Self-repairing materials
Fuzzy logic water quality
Infantile esotropia linked to developmental delays
Concentrating on different aspects of pain leads to breakthrough in migraine genetics
April 17, 2008
Standard chemo works better against metastatic BRCA1/2 breast cancer than against sporadic tumors
New type of drug shrinks primary breast cancer tumors significantly in just 6 weeks
New chemotherapy combo produces side effects, but no extra efficacy, in early breast cancer patients
New research shows no link between aromatase inhibitors and cardiovascular problems
Study provides new understanding of forces behind seasonal flu virus evolution
New study predicts where corals can thrive
Security from chaos
Type of anesthetic will improve sleeping medication, probe mysteries of the snooze
U of M researchers identify process that may help treat Parkinson's, spinal cord injuries
Fishing Throws Targeted Species Off Balance, Scripps Study Shows
Your belly fat could be making you hungrier
Dartmouth researchers discover chromium's hidden magnetic talents
Changing jet streams may alter paths of storms and hurricanes
Road losses add up, taxing amphibians and other animals
Bloodless Worm Sheds Light on Human Blood, Iron Deficiency
Breast cancer risk amplified by additional genes in combo with BRCA mutation
Biogas production is all in the mixing
New technique yields more detailed picture of chromatin structure
Slowly-developing primates definitely not dim-witted
Gestational age not only factor in outcome of severely premature healthy babies
Saliva can help diagnose heart attack, study shows
Study shows pine bark naturally reduces osteoarthritis
Older people are nation's happiest
How and where fat is stored predicts disease risk better than weight
Fruit flies show how salmonella escapes immune defenses
New data show treatment of multiple sclerosis with AVONEX enhances quality of life
Measuring in 3-D
Different mutations in a single gene suggests Parkinson's disease is primarily an inherited genetic disorder
World's oldest living tree discovered in Sweden
Fast AFM probes measure multiple properties of biomolecules or materials simultaneously
I'm listening -- conversations with computers
Is there anybody out there?
Model predicts motorway journey time reliability
April 16, 2008
Obese women disadvantaged in both breast cancer treatment and diagnosis
MRI before surgery leads to better-adapted treatment for breast cancer
Pregnant patients lose out in breast cancer treatment; a new approach is needed
Gene therapy reduces cocaine use in rats
Study suggests too much screen time and not enough physical activity may lead to childhood obesity
Alzheimer's starts earlier for heavy drinkers, smokers
High cholesterol in your 40s increases risk of Alzheimer's disease
Deep-sea sharks wired for sound
Early exposure to common weed killer impairs amphibian development
Researchers bridge the 'terahertz gap' with new tunable metamaterial
Air pollution affects respiratory health in children with asthma
Health risks, benefits come with delayed umbilical cord clamping
Antioxidant users don't live longer, analysis of studies concludes
Carbon nanotube measurements: latest in NIST 'how-to' series
NIST, Army researchers pave the way for anthrax spore standards
Combining liver cancer treatments doubles survival rates, UVA researchers find
Prototype terahertz imager promises biochem advances
'Nanodrop' test tubes created with a flip of a switch
NIST micro sensor and micro fridge make cool pair
Smithsonian scientists find evidence that could rewrite Hawaii's botanical history
A potential sugar fix for tumors
St. Jude gene study reveals basis of anticancer drug resistance in childhood leukemia
Cultural metamorphosis: Better doctors through better relationships
Argonne scientists develop techniques for creating molecular movies
Mental stress reduces blood flow to the heart in patients with gene variation
Researchers create the first thermal nanomotor in the world
Possible link between baby swimming and breathing problems in children
Creatinine Increase in Elderly Means Increased Renal Disease, Mortality
UAB Study Shows Drug May Fight Biliary Cancers
AGI reports on the price of oil and the US dollar
In blood vessel stents, innovative materials allow better control, delivery of gene therapy
MSU study finds media coverage of breast cancer focuses too little on prevention
Milky Way's Giant Black Hole Awoke from Slumber 300 Years Ago
Are sacrificial bacteria altruistic or just unlucky?
What Aristotle could teach your business
Hereditary breast cancer -- a high cost to patient and health care provider alike
The Drifting Star
April 15, 2008
Cultural identity shown to influence mental health in adolescents
Computer game helps COPD patients breathe better
Beyond the terminal: Palliative care
Clinical guidelines for the manual titration of PAP in OSA patients published in JCSM
JCSM: A high frequency of sleep-related breathing disorders in hospitalized patients
No difference in sleep of OSA patients studied in a hospital vs. a hotel-based sleep center
New study in JCSM finds that obesity can predict upper airway obstruction amongst children
JCSM: A single subjective question can be an effective sleepiness screening tool
Husbands with OSA are more likely to adhere to CPAP if their wives share the bed
Too many choices -- good or bad -- can be mentally exhausting
Getting wired for terahertz computing
Molecular basis for neurodegeneration in Ataxia telangiectasia
Clues to ancestral origin of placenta emerge in Stanford study
Potential blood test for chronic sinusitis identified
Delta II Rocket Coming Together for NASA's GLAST Satellite Launch
Location spoofing possible with WiFi devices
Scientists debate the accuracy of Al Gore's documentary
St. Jude discovery offers new avenues to understanding an aggressive form of leukemia
Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports
Calorie restriction inhibits, obesity fuels development of epithelial cancers
Sleeping sickness finding could lead to earlier diagnosis
Brain study may lead to improved epilepsy treatments
Human vascular system in mice
NovoCure presents results from breast cancer pilot study
Quicker, faster, better calibration and machine calibration in the workplace from NPL
Missions to Mars
Excess pneumonia deaths linked to engine exhaust
Antidepressants account for only 10% of fall in suicide rates among older people
Molecule prompts blood stem cells to help repair heart damage in animal model
First functional insulin-binding protein in invertebrates
How smoking encourages infection
Forests' long-term potential for carbon offsetting
Scientists create first successful libraries of avian flu virus antibodies
Blood urate levels associated with the progression of Parkinson's disease
Early vision screening associated with better eyesight in children with amblyopia
Hormone use related to lower risk of macular degeneration in postmenopausal women
April 14, 2008
Laser triggers electrical activity in thunderstorm for the first time
Novel living system recreates predator-prey interaction
Girls in sports at record high, yet many not active enough, U of Minnesota report says
Penn researchers find targeted therapy combination overcomes treatment resistance in liver cancer
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers find connection between protein, prognosis in breast cancer
Mouth may tell the tale of lung damage caused by smoking
Insects evolved radically different strategy to smell
A genetic cause for iron deficiency
Stopping unwanted cell death: Implications for drug discovery
Older Australians at risk of sun-related skin cancer death
Mayo-led study finds smoking related to subset of colorectal cancers
Exercise may lead to faster prostate tumor growth
Vitamin D and calcium influence cell death in the colon, researchers find
In lab study, researchers find molecule that disrupts Ewing's sarcoma oncogene
Kids with autism may have gene that causes muscle weakness
Geologists Discover New Way of Estimating Size and Frequency of Meteorite Impacts
Underwater Microscope Helps Prevent Shellfish Poisoning Along Gulf Coast of Texas
Lung transplants in cystic fibrosis patients with life-threatening bacteria sparks debate at ISHLT
With annual deaths from malaria on the rise: Scientists ask 'where is all the money going?'
Personality study shows risk of first depression episode late in life
Macadamia nuts can be included in heart healthy diet
3T MRI plays significant role in detecting prostate cancer, study says
Screening mammography in elderly patients beneficial
Major surgery no longer needed for the removal of uterine fibroids
New technique in treating patients with liver cancer proves effective
Extremely low dose CT coronary angiography shows promise in assessing cardiac function
MDCT accurate in detecting stenosis in calcified coronary artery plaque
Patient' exposure to radiation significantly lower when using new cardiac CT technique
MRI better than MDCT in detecting endoleaks, study says
MRI changes breast cancer treatment choice; increases time to treatment
A diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer doesn't always mean cancer spread
Mammography plus sonography can help rule out breast cancer in patients with palpable lesions
Newly diagnosed breast cancer patients benefit from use of USFNA of lymph nodes
Cycling more intelligently
More safety for cell phone batteries
April 11, 2008
Embryonic stem cells could help to overcome immune rejection problems
Journey to the center of the earth: Discovery sheds light on mantle formation
Mayo Clinic identifies treatment target for liver cancer recurrence and survival
Penn researchers discover 'modus operandi' of heart muscle protein
Blood vessels: The pied piper for growing nerve cells
Popcorn-ball design doubles efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells
Rutgers Research: Impairments in Language Development
Grand Canyon may be as old as dinosaurs, says new study
SAPPHIRE trial shows long-term benefit of carotid stenting as alternative to surgery
The good and bad side of anti-cancer compounds
Flowers' fragrance diminished by air pollution, University of Virginia study indicates
Developing cancer treatments directed at critical developmental pathway
Hurricane Forecasters Adopt NCAR Radar Technique
Wine may protect against dementia
How strong is a hurricane? Just listen
Tackling depression in cancer patients can extend life
Getting forgetful? Then blueberries may hold the key
Social integration affects mental health in unexpected ways
Computation to unravel how genes are regulated and shed light on how cells become different
Sweet nanotech batteries
Removal of superficial tumours in oesophagus by endoscopy can avoid complete extirpation of this part of the digestive tract
New Scripps Research study finds T-cell multiplication unexpectedly delayed after infection
Massive study of Madagascar wildlife released
Cognitive tests are the best way to select medical students
Does the Internet really influence suicidal behavior?
Moving to the UK worsens maternal health behaviors
Medical staff require training on intercultural awareness
April 10, 2008
Biomarkers may reduce need for biopsies
Researchers pilot new electronic system for infectious illness
Stem cells and cancer: cancer pathways that also control the adult stem cell population
Scientists uncover the potential to control adult stem cells
Scientists ask whether microscaffolding can help stem cells rebuild brain after stroke damage
The future of solar-powered houses is clear
Leading experts investigate Shaken Baby Syndrome
New studies add insights to infant feeding and obesity issue
First do no harm? UH prof taking opposite approach to treat asthma
Boston College biologists build a better mouse model for cancer research
Cells on path to becoming mature T-cells more flexible than commonly thought
How Fast You'll Age is Written in the Bones, TAU Research Finds
Study finds doxycycline effective against filariasis in Southeast Asia
Pitt and University of Chicago Researchers Uncover Novel Process Behind Heart Muscle Contraction
Your neighborhood can affect your health
Power of Molecular Imaging Reveals Secrets of the Heart
New research shows neuroprotective effect of lovastatin
Omega-3 intake during last months of pregnancy boosts an infant's cognitive and motor development
Attacks against medical researchers: Time to take a stand
Traffic exhaust can cause asthma, allergies and impaired respiratory function in children
Cancer widows are often emotionally isolated
New rocky planet found in constellation Leo
Heart stem cell scientist to honor pioneering woman scientist in keynote speech
Psychologist develops post-operative care for heart patients in Bermuda
Maintaining aerobic fitness could delay biological aging by up to 12 years
No 'convincing evidence' that glitazones work better than older diabetes drugs
High number of test match appearances linked to longer life
Just 20 minutes of weekly housework boosts mental health
Manipulating the immune system like a parasite
Landmark observational study aims to improve osteoporosis care standards worldwide
Researchers close in on origins of main ingredient of Alzheimer's plaques
Secrets of cellular signaling shed light on new cancer stem cell therapies
Repeated methamphetamine use causes long-term adaptations in brains of mice, researchers find
Association between low birth weight, excessive weight gain and heart problems in later life
Method to deliver molecules within embryonic stem cells improves differentiation
Personality disorders cause emotional reactions in staff
1 in 7 cases of bird flu could be prevented by closing schools in event of pandemic
April 09, 2008
People with diabetes may have all natural citrus supplement
Looping genes may hold a key to understanding breast cancer
Evidence now suggests eating soy foods in puberty protects against breast cancer
Carbon nanotubes made into conductive, flexible 'stained glass'
Sea salt worsens coastal air pollution: study
Newly discovered 'superinsulators' promise to transform materials research, electronics design
Scientists Find a Fingerprint of Evolution Across the Human Genome
Increasing Positive Experiences Decreases Depression Symptoms in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, MU Professor Finds
Cholesterol, blood pressure control may reverse atherosclerosis in adults with diabetes
Study: Treating post-traumatic stress first helps children overcome grief
Award-winning study says back pain may be in your genes
Manufactured Buckyballs don't harm microbes that clean the environment
Hubble maps the changing constellation of Internet 'black holes'
McCormick Researchers Take Step Toward Creating Quantum Computers
Carnegie Mellon develops computer model to study cell membrane dynamics
Double binding sites on tumor target may provide future combination therapy
Technique traces origins of disease genes in mixed human populations
"Green" method decontaminates deadly nerve agents
RIT Team Simulates First Merger of Three Black Holes on a Supercomputer
Protein data bank archives 50,000th molecule structure
Needle-size device created to track tumors, radiation dose
Use of Information Technology is Minimal in Nursing Homes
Food Biotechnology: Real World Challenges
Solving the Z ring's mysteries may lead to new antibiotics
Microwave treatments for enlarged prostate cause blood pressure surges
Misery, Not Miserly
Ready to go: mobile terahertz devices
Precise cut for sparkling jewels
Electricity and gas consumption at a glance
Low-carbon living takes off in the US
Europe develops new technologies to boost health of livestock
Study supports theory that rise in autism is related to changes in diagnosis
April 08, 2008
Most powerful laser in the world fires up
Cow stomach holds key to turning corn into biofuel
Surgeons announce advance in atrial fibrillation surgery
U of C archaeologist helps community by keeping African artifacts in Africa
More genes for Lou Gehrig's disease identified, according to Penn researchers
The Not-So-Digital Future of Digital Signal Processing
UI study finds biological link between pain and fatigue
Researchers 'see' structure of open nicotinic acetylcholine ion channels
Blood pressure enzyme can have tumor-sensing role
NOAA Aircraft to Probe Arctic Pollution
Geisinger study: Use of digital health records improve health of the elderly
New guidelines issued for treating resistant hypertension
Malfunctioning kidneys may raise risk of sudden death in women
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees, But Gasoline Might
Leaky blood vessels open up nerve cells to toxic assault in Lou Gehrig's disease
Cosmic engines surprise XMM-Newton
Memory in artificial atoms
Genetic variants of USF1 are associated with the increased risk for cardiovascular disease
Identification of dopamine 'mother cells' could lead to future Parkinson's treatments
New Study Finds Adverse Effects Of Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT) Are Related To The Dose
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Beneficial In Men 60 And Older
Treatment With An Antipsychotic Drug Found To Cause Changes In Metabolism Earlier Than Expected
More On The Humor-Health Connection: New Study Finds Anticipating A Laugh Reduces Stress Hormones
Backpack Straps Can Decrease Blood Flow In The Shoulder And Arm
New Study Finds Uncontrollable Stress Worsens Symptoms Of Endometriosis
Exercise During Pregnancy Leads To A Healthier Heart In Moms- And Babies-To-Be
Ingredient Found In Green Tea Significantly Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth In Female Mice
Depression is a risk factor rather than early sign of Alzheimer's disease
Found: First lungless frog
Less sleep, more TV leads to overweight infants and toddlers
April 07, 2008
Early neglect predicts aggressive behavior in children
Occupational therapists use Wii for Parkinson's study
Parents follow pediatrician advice on administering MMR vaccinations
Pediatricians alerted to the developmental nature of underage drinking in special journal supplement
For children with heart disease, a risk of attention and behavior problems
Changing school environment curbs weight gain in children
Significant dementia risk attributable to small blood vessel damage
Rare genetic mutations protect against hypertension
New Study Shows that Fetal Cells Transplanted into the Brain to Treat Parkinson's Disease May Not Function Long Term
Environmental enrichment can reduce cocaine use, researchers find
Animal research suggests new strategy for treating cocaine addiction
Subordinate monkeys more likely to choose cocaine over food
Fabled 'Freshman 15' pound gain more often only 5, report researchers
1/3 of risk for dementia attributable to small vessel disease, autopsy study shows
Ibuprofen or acetaminophen in long-term resistance training increases muscle mass/strength
Nuclear scientists eye future landfall on a second 'island of stability'
Alligator blood may put the bite on antibiotic-resistant infections
Crime scene investigations: Gunshot residue analysis on a single gunpowder particle
'Healing clays' show promise for fighting deadly MRSA superbug infections, other diseases
A boost for bamboo-based blouses and blankets
Meteorites delivered the 'seeds' of Earth's left-hand life
As nanotech goes mainstream, 'toxic socks' raise concerns
Mitochondria play role in pathogenesis of AD and estrogen-induced neuroprotection
NYU dental professor discovers biological clock
Salivary diagnostics, the 'magic mirror' to your health ... at your personal computer
Reconstructing mandibular defects with bioengineered tooth and bone
Yale scientists visualize the machinery of mRNA splicing
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Scientists Devise Potential Approach To Treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Pieces coming together in Parkinson's, cholesterol puzzle
Russian-American research team examines origins of whaling culture
Redox-active iron is a sensor of cognitive impairment associated with Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's vaccine clears plaque but has little effect on learning and memory impairment
Clinical trial volunteers mostly indifferent -- but not blind to -- researchers' financial conflicts
Synthetic molecules may be less expensive alternative to therapeutic antibodies, researchers find
Lucky squirrels born with 'silver spoon' effect
Exactly how much housework does a husband create?
Does Raising the Terrorism Alert Level Cause Undue Stress?
Venus Express reboots the search for active volcanoes on Venus
Old galaxies stick together in the young universe
Crowning glory
Supplements are not nutritious
April 03, 2008
Gypsy Moth Management Made More Efficient, Cost-Effective
1 year after Solomon Islands, scientists learn barrier to earthquakes weaker than expected
Huge virulence gene superfamily responsible for devastating plant diseases
Study finds that discrimination varies by gender and race
Do we need alcohol prevention programs for 'tweens?'
Seismologist's project uses public's laptops to monitor and predict earthquakes
Researchers ID gene linked to lung cancer
Natural trans fats have health benefits, University of Alberta study shows
Laurel Wilt of Redbay and Sassafras: Will Avocados be Next?
Is DNA Repair a Substitute for Sex?
Knowing doctor's financial interests doesn't deter clinical trial participants
Promising new nanotechnology for spinal cord injury
Carnegie Mellon researchers to curb CO2 emissions
Jules Verne ATV given 'go' for docking
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Models look good when predicting climate change
NIST shows on-card fingerprint match is secure, speedy
More solid than solid: A potential hydrogen-storage compound
Bon MOT: Innovative atom trap catches highly magnetic atoms
Childhood mental health problems blight adult working life
Female vets at risk of miscarriage from anesthetic gases and pesticides
Researchers discover gene behind devastating vitamin B12-related disorder
Experiments point to new treatments for PKD
Indigenous peoples hardest hit by climate change describe impacts
Emission reduction assumptions for carbon dioxide overly optimistic, study says
Ayurvedic nightshade deadly for dengue mosquito
A coffee with your doughnut could protect against Alzheimer's disease
Genetic variations raise lung cancer risk for smokers and ex-smokers
Stanford researcher criticizes FDA plans to reduce oversight of off-label drug use
Emission Reduction Assumptions for Carbon Dioxide Overly Optimistic, Study Says
Nano-sized technology has super-sized effect on tumors
Alcohol and malt liquor availability and promotion higher in African American inner cities
Sexual dissatisfaction in postmenopausal women not linked to cardiovascular disease
Climate change -- research suggests it is not a swindle
Stem cell breakthrough offers diabetes hope
April 02, 2008
Overweight kids have fewer cavities, new study shows
Lack of patient-provider discussion contributes to disparities in use of breast reconstruction
Black hole found in enigmatic Omega Centauri
Households with kids with autism likely to earn less
Researchers perform multi-century high-resolution climate simulations
Brain DNA 'remodeled' in alcoholism
New Star Systems First of Their Kind
Smokers With Lung Disease Need More Than 'Brief' Intervention
Mayo Clinic Proceedings examines link between bacteria in the digestive system and obesity
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features methods to screen genomes and analyze evolution
MU researcher links hormone replacement therapy to breast cancer
NASA launches airborne study of arctic atmosphere, air pollution
Music File Compressed 1,000 Times Smaller than MP3
USC researchers find new clues to risk of Hodgkin lymphoma
Prednisone tablets less variable than marketed drugs
Geologist decries floodplain development
Algae could one day be major hydrogen fuel source
Is it a bird, is it a plane, no it's a bridge!
Researchers develop new method to test for lung cancer
Leading pediatrician addresses the future of children's health
Automated External Defibrillators and CPR Are Equally Helpful for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Home
Scientists solve mystery of polyketide drug formation
NASA's GLAST Satellite Gets Twin Solar Panels in Prep for Launch
NASA scientists identify smallest known black hole
Fueling Ethanol Production While Protecting Water Quality
Continents loss to oceans boosts staying power
Can a laser scanner drive a car?
Soccer robots compete for the title
Smart aircraft wings and new lightweight construction materials
Researchers Link 11 Genetic Variations to Type 2 Diabetes
Families of children with cancer support human tissue research, study finds
Researchers to Develop Ocean Sanctuary "Noise Budget" to Identify Sources and Evaluate Potential Impact on Marine Mammals and Fish
Why we don't always learn from our mistakes
Giant panda genome to be sequenced
Heavy metals in the Peak District -- evidence from bugs in blanket bogs
April 01, 2008
New study shows children benefit from drinking chocolate/flavored milk
Vive the vole!
Early-onset obesity in father linked to increased potential for liver disease in child
Individual intervention with low-income and minority patients increases colonoscopy rates
Smear campaign: Faster detection of multidrug-resistant TB for public health
Better and faster: Distinguishing non-TB pulmonary disease from TB
New research on how season of birth may affect nearsightedness and on cornea donor sources
Young patients with knee disorder get active after new Stanford surgical procedure
Restrictive drug policies often cause schizophrenic patients to discontinue medication
Chemotherapy-induced anemia increases risk of local breast cancer recurrence
Journal SLEEP: Insomnia may perpetuate depression in some elderly patients
Journal SLEEP: Short, long sleep duration is associated with future weight gain in adults
A reduced arousal threshold in Drosophila mutants prevents them from staying asleep
New study in the journal SLEEP finds a link between insomnia and depression in young adults
Amateur singers, singing teachers less likely to identify serious vocal problems
Molecular evolution of influenza A viruses circulated in Fujian Province, China
Study questions 'cost of complexity' in evolution
Researcher discovers pathway plants use to fight back against pathogens
Mathematician foresees romps for Major League Baseball's American League in 2008
Think green, UO's Hutchison says, to reduce nanotech hazards
New Research Shows Benefits of Ultrasound Contrast Agents Outweigh Potential Risk to Heart Patients
Researchers identify a gene responsible for cases of Lou Gehrig's disease
Boosting self-esteem can backfire in decision-making
2,500 researchers, 1 supermachine, 1 new snapshot of the universe
Turn that Frown Upside Down-Healthy Gums are Something to Smile About
Newly discovered galaxy cluster in early stage of formation is farthest ever identified
Scientists: New technique identifies molecular 'biomarkers' for disease
From bones to berserkers - Vikings under the spotlight
Are you my mother? Transference more pronounced when we are tired.
Are blood thinners post-op killers?
Angina drug potentially useful against heart rhythm disorders
Engineers make first 'active matrix' display using nanowires
Fatality Rates Increase with Repeal of Helmet Laws, MU Study Finds
Childhood leukemia survivors struggle with long-term comorbidities
Good sexual intercourse lasts minutes, not hours, therapists say
The untrained eye: Confusing sexual interest with friendliness
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