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December 30, 2008
Potential therapy for congenital muscular dystrophy
Safe new therapy for genetic heart disease
Risk takers, drug abusers driven by decreased ability to process dopamine
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center link blood sugar to normal cognitive aging
Moderate drinking can reduce risks of Alzheimer's dementia and cognitive decline
Viruses, start your engines!
Study Investigates the Cost Effectiveness of Spinal Surgery
Can't chalk it up to 'baby fat'
Nutrigenomics -- developing personalized diets for disease prevention
Hebrew University scientists succeed through stem cell therapy in reversing brain birth defects
UC Davis researchers find molecule that targets brain tumors
Web-based case studies help students develop career skills
Another reason to get your hands dirty
Tis the season to be jolly?
Matrix fragments trigger fatal excitement
Family rejection of LGB children linked to poor health in early childhood
University of Maryland researchers identify common gene variant linked to high blood pressure
Grazing animals help spread plant disease
Arterial infusion using gabexate mesilate: Is it effective therapy for severe acute pancreatitis?
Global structures of the DE3 tide
Scientists isolate genes that made 1918 flu lethal
December 29, 2008
Study shows competition, not climate change, led to Neanderthal extinction
Third-hand smoke: Another reason to quit smoking
Fungal pill could provide asthma relief for 150,000 UK sufferers
Another reason to avoid high-fat diet -- it can disrupt our biological clock
Study examines impact of managed care on stroke prevention surgery
Minimizing obesity's impact on ovarian cancer survival
New use for human hair
Flowering plants speed post-surgery recovery
Organic plant waste proves effective weed control for citrus trees
Vidalia onions: Alternative to hand-transplanting proven effective
A win-win: U-pick pumpkin farms recycle urban leaves
4 years after tsunami: Corals stage comeback
How to enhance non-thermal effects of ultrasound
Acute gastric injury due to high-dose analgesics?
A new screening test for chronic abdominal pain
Arterial infusion using gabexate mesilate: Is it effective therapy for severe acute pancreatitis?
May hepatic granulomas be part of the histological spectrum of chronic hepatitis C?
What are protective effects of anti-ricin A-chain aptamer?
Transcendental meditation reduces ADHD symptoms among students: New study
New study examines effects of Graniteville, S.C., chlorine gas disaster
Facial expressions of emotion are innate, not learned, says new study
Cystic fibrosis patients' self-assessment of health can predict prognosis
Family members of critically ill patients want to discuss loved ones' uncertain prognoses
Anti-fungal drug offers great benefits to some with severe asthma
Common food additive found to increase risk and speed spread of lung cancer
New study calls for global project finance reform
Cancer drug effectively treats transplant rejections
How chromosomes meet in the dark -- Switch that turns on X chromosome matchmaking
Apolipoprotein(a): A natural regulator of inflammation
Rice psychologist identifies area of brain key to choosing words
Childhood anxiety disorders can and should be treated, according to UT Southwestern national expert
Brain starvation as we age appears to trigger Alzheimer's
Motor nerve targeting to limb muscles is controlled by ephrin proteins
Newly found enzymes may play early role in cancer
Our unconscious brain makes the best decisions possible
December 23, 2008
What is the mechanism of the chronic radiation enteritis?
What is the clinical character of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome?
What is the effect of fluoxetine on mast cell?
A breakthrough in diagnosis of enteric lesions
Study first to pinpoint why analgesic drugs may be less potent in females than in males
Honeybees succumb to cocaine's allure
Researchers find chink in the armor of viral 'tummy bug'
Researchers make breakthrough in the production of double-walled carbon nanotubes
Bioreactors might solve blood-platelet supply problems
Cell phones using lens-free imaging promise to improve health monitoring
Biomedical researchers create artificial human bone marrow in a test tube
Researchers create smaller, brighter probe tailored for molecular imaging and tumor targeting
MU Professor Recommends Changing Drivers' Perceptions of Law Enforcement to Deter Drinking and Driving
Modified plants may yield more biofuel
Scientists Reveal Structure of New Botulism Nerve Toxin Subtype
E. coli engineered to produce important class of antibiotic, anti-cancer drugs
Peering inside the skull of a mouse to solve meningitis mystery
Simple Model Predicts Those at Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease
New research lights up chronic bacterial infection inside bone
Princeton researchers discover new type of laser
Solving the mysteries of metallic glass
New evidence that people make aspirin's active principle -- salicylic acid
Study shows optimal dose management of warfarin improves anticoagulation control
Redesigned protein accelerates blood clotting
Premature babies have altered sensory responses in later life
Protea plants help unlock secrets of species 'hotspots'
Who are you kidding?
Activating the lung's antioxidant defense by targeting Nrf2 inhibits the development of emphysema
Small molecule triggers bacterial community
Using math to understand hep. C: Patterns paint picture of who will respond to treatment
Research team reports how, when life on Earth became so big
Immune cells contribute to the development of Parkinson's disease
How to tell if a hepatitis-C-virus-infected patient will respond to therapy
Hormones increase frequency of inherited form of migraine in women
December 22, 2008
Slip rate along the Lijiang-Ninglang fault zone estimated from repeating microearthquakes
Study on cytotoxicity of carbon nanotubes
Dream of quantum computing closer to reality as mathematicians chase key breakthrough
When it's not just baby weight
MSU research: Genes may influence popularity
Leptin's long-distance call to the pancreas
Eligibility criteria contribute to racial disparities in hospice use
Potential autoimmunity-inducing cells found in healthy adults
Mutations common to cancer and developmental disorder examined in a novel disease model
Yeast mimics severity of mutations leading to fatal childhood illness
Snails and humans use same genes to tell right from left
Two cardiovascular proteins pose a double whammy in Alzheimer's
Patient-derived induced stem cells retain disease traits
Vulnerability to post-traumatic stress disorder runs in families, study shows
Shame on us: Shaming some kids makes them more aggressive
Eating at buffets plus not exercising equals obesity in rural America
Mayo Clinic study finds increased risk of pneumococcal disease in asthma patients
Caltech scientists create titanium-based structural metallic-glass composites
UT Southwestern researchers identify gene linked to inherited form of fatal lung disease
Groundbreaking, inexpensive, pocket-sized ultrasound device can help treat cancer, relieve arthritis
Published reports inaccurate concerning alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Abrupt Climate Shifts May Come Sooner, Not Later
Case Western Reserve professor helps control infectious diseases with models and math
Breathing life into injured lungs: World-first technique will expand lung donor organ pool
Stronger coastal winds due to climate change may have far-reaching effects
Prenatal alcohol exposure damages white matter, the brain's connective network
Unusual microbial ropes grow slowly in cave lake
December 19, 2008
Men sexually abused in childhood ten times more likely to contemplate suicide
How mirror neurons allow us to learn and socialize by going through the motions in the head
Earth not center of the universe, surrounded by 'dark energy': UBC cosmologists
New study shows that a cough medicine ingredient could effectively treat prostate cancer
Replicating Milgram: Researcher finds most will administer shocks when prodded by 'authority figure'
CAT scan reveals inner workings of volcano island
Biomarkers improve ischemic stroke prediction
Timetable for Puget Sound restoration suffers setback
Researchers push nature beyond its limits to create higher-density biofuels
Treatment for men's pelvic pain found ineffective
Male Dinosaurs May Have Been Babysitters
Polygamy, paternal care in birds linked to dinosaur ancestors
Men, Women Give To Charity Differently
Researchers advance knowledge of little 'nano-machines' in our body
Researchers lay out vision for lighting 'revolution'
A Walk In The Park A Day Keeps Mental Fatigue Away
Not Just for Depression Anymore
EPA should pursue cumulative risk assessment of phthalates and other chemicals
Passage graves from an astronomical perspective
CSHL scientists discover new way in which ubiquitin modifies transcriptional machinery to regulate gene activity
Medical acupuncture gaining acceptance by the US Air Force
Common Treatment for Chronic Prostatitis Fails to Reduce Symptoms
Obesity Increases Lymphedema Risk for Breast Cancer Survivors
Where did Venus's water go?
Sulfurous ping-pong in the urinary tract
Dangerous skin cancer
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation devotes special issue to traumatic brain injury
Blocking the spread of antibiotic resistance in bacteria
December 18, 2008
First trimester smoking linked to oral clefts
Patients with severe psoriasis need evaluation of heart disease risk
Post-pandemic reforestation in New World helped trigger Little Ice Age, Stanford researchers say
First experimental evidence for speedy adaptation to pesticides by worm species
Better patient outcomes with drug eluting stents
Einstein researchers find convincing evidence that probiotics are effective
Fears of promiscuity pose barrier to cervical cancer vaccinations
U.N. Climate Change Conference considers ancient soil replenishment technique in battle against global warming
MIT finds climate change could dramatically affect water supplies
Study: Did early climate impact divert a new glacial age?
Cardiac stent patients with diabetes may benefit from drug that counteracts the effects of leptin
No quick or easy technological fix for climate change, researchers say
Researchers find nature's shut-off switch for cellulose production
Modified gene targets cancer cells a thousand times more often than healthy cells
Molecular marker identifies normal stem cells as intestinal tumor source
Most women report satisfaction with egg donation; some claim problems
Sex difference on spatial skill test linked to brain structure
National rates of co-occurring substance use and mental disorders call for better service integration
Lean muscle mass helps even obese patients battle cancer
Lower-dose fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy results in better hearing preservation
Supply of board-certified emergency physicians unlikely to meet projected needs
'Hobbit' fossils represent a new species, concludes University of Minnesota anthropologist
Earth's original ancestor was LUCA, not Adam nor Eve
Selflessness - The Core of All Major World Religions - Has Neuropsychological Connection, MU Study Finds
Are Power and Compassion Mutually Exclusive?
Annals colonoscopy study underscores importance of quality standards
Racial Tension in a "Split-Second"
Researchers compile 'molecular manual' for 100s of inherited diseases
Cry Me a River: The Psychology of Crying
New scientific knowledge on juvenile diabetes
Circumcision Reduces the Risk of HIV Infection in Heterosexual U.S. Men
Male Circumcision May Decrease Risk of HPV Infection and Cervical Cancer
An ESC statement on gender differences in medical care and survival after myocardial infarction
December 17, 2008
Engineering algae to make fuel instead of sugar
The Green (and blue, red, and white) lights of the future
The more you take the more you lose
The year of the Alaska volcano: Eruptions keep observatory busy
MRI scans can predict effects of MS flare-ups on optic nerve
Biggest breach of Earth's solar storm shield discovered
USC researchers print dense lattice of transparent nanotube transistors on flexible base
ASGE urges patients to seek a qualified endoscopist before undergoing a colonoscopy
Just a little squeeze lets proteins assess DNA
Unpasteurized milk poses health risks without benefits
Vitamin D deficiency in infants and nursing mothers carries long-term disease risks
Benefits of breastfeeding outweigh risk of infant exposure to environmental chemicals in breastmilk
UIC researchers hunting drugs for devastating parasitic disease
Study links ecosystem changes in temperate lakes to climate warming
A low dose of caffeine when pregnant may damage the heart of offspring for a lifetime
Reward-stress link points to new targets for treating addiction
Caltech researchers interpret asymmetry in early universe
A catalyst for families: Experts comment on importance of Christmas dinner
Pitt Researchers Create Nontoxic Clean-up Method for Common, Potentially Toxic Nano Materials
Purdue study suggests warmer temperatures could lead to a boom in corn pests
Aging brains allow negative memories to fade
Dartmouth researchers develop computational tool to untangle complex data
'Don't drink and ride': Improving subway safety
New Satellite Data Reveal Impact of Olympic Pollution Controls
Quiet Bison Sire More Calves Than Louder Rivals
Researchers identify new anti-tumor gene
Catch the wave
MU Researcher Identifies Possible Genetic Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder
Study of placenta unexpectedly leads to cancer gene
MU Researcher Refining Synthetic Molecules to Prevent HIV Resistance
Molecular Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Closer to Clinical Use
Cookie cutter in the sky
Scientists fool bacteria into killing themselves to survive
Tiny magnetic crystals in bacteria are a compass, say Imperial researchers
Answers to huge wind-farm problems are blowin' in the wind
December 12, 2008
The medium is the message: Manipulating salmonella in spaceflight curtails infectiousness
Cost of hatchling turtles' dash for freedom
Whispering bats are 100 times louder than previously thought
Once upon a time, scales were displayed in parlors, not hidden in bathrooms
Europa does the wave to generate heat
New studies reveal differing perceptions of nature-altering science
Meta-analyses of global trials finds in favor of aromatase inhibitors
Researcher invents lethal 'lint brush' to capture and kill cancer cells in the bloodstream
A fading sense of smell may signal onset of Parkinson's disease
USC researchers identify key mechanism that occurs at the inception point of many human lymphomas
New detector will aid dark matter search
MIT researchers explain mystery of gravity fingers
Pitt, NETL researchers report molecular chain reaction thought to be impossible
MSU researcher nabs 'doubly magic' tin isotope
Missing: 2,000 elephants
Use weights, not aerobics, to ease back pain
Wobbly planets could reveal Earth-like moons
Sweetened Beverage Consumption Increases in the U.S.
Charting HIV's rapidly changing journey in the body
Important role of groundwater springs in shaping Mars
Heart regenerates after infarction -- first trials with mice
Amputees can experience prosthetic hand as their own
Low-carb diets can affect dieters' cognition skills
Pioneering space station experiment keeps reactions in suspense
Key to regulation of puberty discovered
Mathematical models of adaptive immunity
Rare disease provides clues about enzyme role in arrhythmias
Developing a better flight plan for weather forecasting
December 11, 2008
Implantable monitor may help in managing diastolic heart failure
Study shows major pain research funding decline at NIH
Gene therapy effective treatment against gum disease
Success of anti-meth ads questioned by study
Strategic video game improves critical cognitive skills in older adults
Late preterm births present serious risks to newborns
UQ research targets West Nile virus and dengue fever
Astronomers use ultra-sensitive camera to measure size of planet orbiting star
Climate change effects on imperiled Sierra frog examined
Oregon theory may help design tomorrow's sustainable polymer
Light shines for potential early cancer diagnosis technique
NASA scientists report on new technology to help protect US troops from infectious diseases
Data presented demonstrate prolonged overall survival for patients with acute myeloid leukemia
Analysis shows that vidaza prolongs survival in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes
Analysis shows revlimid plus dexamethasone increases overall survival in multiple myeloma patients
Promising results from 2 trials highlighting pomalidomide presented at ASH
Prevalence of disordered eating behaviors in diabetics probed
Study of revlimid and vidaza in higher-risk MDS is well-tolerated and has high activity
Cellular 'brakes' may slow memory process in aging brains
Wind, water and sun beat biofuels, nuclear and coal for clean energy, Stanford researcher says
Scans show immune cells intercepting parasites
Study first to show that RNA interference can facilitate vaccine development
Waste coffee grounds offer new source of biodiesel fuel
A special type of collagen may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease
Snowy owl -- a marine species?
UBC researchers discover gene mutation that causes eye cancer
CSHL researchers map changing epigenetic modifications that enable transposons to run amok
Great Indian Ocean earthquake of 2004 set off tremors in San Andreas fault
Transplanted fat cells restore function after spinal cord injury
Lack of vitamin D causes weight gain and stunts growth in girls
Chemist tames longstanding electron computation problem
December 10, 2008
Parents be aware this holiday season: Magnets in children's toys pose significant health risk
Surge in older cancer survivors expected as baby boomers age
Sugar can be addictive, Princeton scientist says
Long-term use of diabetes drugs by women significantly increases risk of fractures
Overweight children at increased risk of arm and leg injuries following motor vehicle crash
Application quantifies carbon sequestration of urban trees
UD researchers focus on building telescope at South Pole
Overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes likely to have abnormal blood sugar levels
U of I study: Fructose metabolism more complicated than was thought
Potential breakthrough for T-Cell lymphoma patients with drug that mimics folic acid
New Classification for Spinal Deformity Defines Range of Normalcy
Penn research probes genetic underpinnings of nicotine addiction
Genetic test for spinal muscular atrophy should be offered to all couples, says the ACMG
New polymer coatings prevent corrosion, even when scratched
Honey adds health benefits, is natural preservative and sweetener in salad dressings
When it's more than the 'terrible twos'
When 2 + 2 = Major Anxiety: Math Performance in Stressful Situations
Cholinesterase inhibitors reduce aggression, wandering and paranoia in Alzheimer's disease
New therapy prevents dangerous side effect for lymphoma patients
Intense chemotherapy wards off recurrence in half of mantle cell lymphoma patients after seven years
Princeton-led team finds secret ingredient for the health of tropical rainforests
Madison Avenue Magic: Study Reveals Positive Effects of Unconscious Exposure to Advertisements
Pine bark reduces inflammatory marker CRP in osteoarthritis
Siblings of mentally disabled face own lifelong challenges, according to researchers
Hepatitis C Treatment Reduces the Virus but Liver Damage Continues
People who want access to the NHS should behave more responsibly, says expert
The clear future of electronics
People in the US and the UK show strong similarities in their attitudes toward nanotechnologies
Conscious vs. Unconscious Thought in Making Complicated Decisions
Predicted Planet Seen-First Since Neptune 162 Years Ago
Genetic markers identified for alcohol response in UCSF Gallo study
Hubble finds carbon dioxide on an extrasolar planet
Research team explores causes of death on Mount Everest
December 09, 2008
Statin warning for pregnant women
NPL research shows there could be no end in sight for Moore's Law
Computation and genomics data drive bacterial research into new golden age
Dissertation work on leading wave power
Leeds research points to new therapy for hepatitis C treatment
Report reveals diverse recreation needs on national forests
Rice University study finds possible clues to epilepsy, autism
Children's cancer group recommends global evaluation system for neuroblastoma to improve treatment
From mother to daughters: A central mystery in cell division solved
Baby Fish in Polluted San Francisco Estuary Waters Are Stunted and Deformed
Harm-reduction cigarettes are more toxic than traditional cigarettes, UC Riverside study finds
Mathematical model gives clearer picture of physics of cells, organelles
Study identifies characteristics of hospitals with low rates of surgical site infections
Anti-clotting drug thins risk to pregnancy and surgery patients with blood disorder
Interactive gene 'networks' may predict if leukemia is aggressive or slow-growing
New study finds not all fats are created equal
Nipping violence in the bud in children
Sexual abuse: Faith can silence victims or provide solace
Clinical trial demonstrates safety of pre-transplant expansion of umbilical cord blood stem cells
Race a factor in receiving transplant treatment for bone marrow cancer but does not affect outcomes
Study examines motives behind Santa myth
Stress relief: Lab mice that exercise control may be more normal
Biologists spy close-up view of poliovirus linked to host cell receptor
UGA program to deter youth alcohol use also reduces conduct problems, study finds
New Hybrid Nanostructures Detect Nanoscale Magnetism
Properties of Unusual Virus Revealed in Researchers
U of Minnesota researcher finds link between aggression, status and sex
Confusing risk information may lead to poor cancer treatment choices
DOE Joint Genome Institute completes soybean genome
Promising trials of malaria vaccine lead to calls for Phase 3 development
Global warming aided by drought, deforestation link
Keeping the weight off: Which obesity treatment is most successful?
Key to 'curing' obesity may lie in worms that destroy their own fat: McGill researchers
December 08, 2008
Experts examine risk-pooling through insurance to help poor countries cope with climate change
Spider love: Little guys get lots more
Cytori reports benefit of adipose-derived regenerative cells in spinal disc model
Selenium may prevent high risk-bladder cancer
Men with wives, significant others more likely to be screened for prostate cancer
Lenalidomide safe as single therapy for elderly CLL patients
SIDS link: Low blood pressure in preterm infants
New record for information storage and retrieval lifetime advances quantum networks
'Strained' quantum dots show new optical properties
Dismissed leukemia drug helps cll patients, studies show
Discovery of new gene associated with diabetes risk suggests link with body clock
Progression of retinal disease linked to cell starvation
Mayo Clinic finds it generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medication in children with epilepsy
Body clock linked to diabetes and high blood sugar in new study
Research on the effects of stem cell source and patient age on transplantation outcomes
Research highlights new approaches to prevent blood clots
New genes present drug targets for managing cholesterol and glucose levels
Study associates 11 new gene sites with cholesterol, triglyceride levels
Biomarkers in blood could aid diagnosis of crippling, often fatal forms of malaria
ASU professor 'follows the elements' to understand evolution in ancient oceans
Ultrasound screening helps prevent stroke in children with sickle cell disease
Studies examine quality of care for hospitalized sickle cell disease patients
Novel therapeutic approaches may improve patient outcomes in several platelet disorders
Novel treatments show improvements in survival and response rates for leukemia and lymphoma
M. D. Anderson to hold first international conference on inflammatory breast cancer
UC Davis researchers exploring gene therapy to fight AIDS
Cave's climate clues show ancient empires declined during dry spell
NRL's P-3 aircraft support project to study tropical cyclones
50 Years Of Hairy-Cell Leukemia Research To Be Observed
Mutant proteins result in infectious prion disease in mice
Maintaining the brain's wiring in aging and disease
Stowers Institute's Workman Lab discovers novel histone demethylase protein complex
December 05, 2008
Secondhand smoke raises odds of fertility problems in women
Fractional dose of scarce meningitis vaccine may be effective in outbreak control
Report offers options for negotiators seeking to craft critical accord on forests and climate change
Intervention in infants with cystic fibrosis key to slowing progression
Double threat: Deadly lung disease also linked to heart attacks
Researchers solve piece of large-scale gene silencing mystery
Gene packaging tells story of cancer development
Mix of taiji, cognitive therapy and support groups benefits those with dementia
'Zinc Zipper' Plays Key Role In Hospital-Acquired Infections
Model unravels rules that govern how genes are switched on and off
Nursing study concludes few Ontario women with invasive ovarian cancer referred for genetic testing of breast cancer genes
MU Researcher Develops Screening Tool to Identify Patients with Prediabetes
Bonefish census reveals population holding steady
Interferon as long-term treatment for hepatitis C not effective, report HALT-C researchers
A little wine boosts omega-3 in the body: Researchers find a novel mechanism for a healthier heart
Collaboration of soloists makes the best science
Vitamin E shows possible promise in easing chronic inflammation
Apple or pear shape is not main culprit to heart woes - it's liver fat
Study finds treatment fails to improve common form of heart failure
Bone marrow-derived stem cells may offer novel therapeutic option for skin disorder
Study strengthens link between tobacco smoke and behavioral problems in boys with asthma
Researcher designs robot that jumps like a grasshopper
New recommendations by scientific societies about late-onset hypogonadism
Dormant stem cells for emergencies
Crystallography reveals the 3-D structure of mammalian sperm receptor
Potential for another large earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, say scientists
Metabolic reactions: Less is more in single-celled organisms
Happiness is infectious
Well-armed immune cells help long-term nonprogressors contain HIV
Red alert! How disease disables tomato plant's 'intruder alarm'
Depression rife among medical students
December 04, 2008
Angled gantry technique reduced breast radiation exposure by 50 percent
Blood tests can help detect presence of necrotizing soft tissue infections
Largest study of fertility patients shows concerns about embryo disposition
New insights on fusion power
Study sheds light on causes of HIV dementia
Researchers examine role of soil patterns in dam restoration
Uncovering the real dirt on granular flow
Forest inventories in Oregon include more than trees
Researchers Discover New Enzyme in Cancer Growth
NASA's Swift Looks to Comets for a Cool View
Researchers identify cell group key to Lyme disease arthritis
Study shows school-based program enables children and adolescents to better manage chronic disease
How to Destroy an Asteroid
ESA tests laser to measure atmospheric carbon dioxide
Genes determine whether sugar pills work
Gene therapy corrects sickle cell disease in laboratory study
Managing Carbon Loss
International study supports new standard of treatment for women with advanced ovarian cancer
Novel bioreactor enhances interleukin-12 production in genetically-modified tobacco plants
3-D Laser Scanning: A New Soil Quality Measurement
Genetic breakdown in Fanconi anemia may have link to HPV-associated cancer
Venus comes to life at wavelengths invisible to human eyes
Sleeping in school
Pregnant women with asthma can be more confident about some medicines
Hands free mobile phone conversations add 5 metres to drivers' braking distances
New 'control knobs' for stem cells identified
December 03, 2008
Pregnant women with asthma can be more confident about some medicines
New HIV film tackles stigma faced by teachers in Africa
Calcium and vitamin D may not be the only protection against bone loss
Pediatric obesity may alter thyroid function and structure
Stress-related disorders affect brain's processing of memory
New breast imaging technology targets hard-to-detect cancers
Robotic technology improves stroke rehabilitation
Radiologists diagnose and treat self-embedding disorder in teens
Nearly 5 percent of the US population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety
Research in twins defines shared features of the human gut microbial communities: variations linked to obesity
EEGs show brain differences between poor and rich kids
Too much commitment may be unhealthy for relationships, UH psychology professor says
Vaccine and drug research aimed at ticks and mosquitoes to prevent disease transmission
Plants display 'molecular amnesia'
Thrombosis patients face greater risks than previously believed
Is Empty Nest Best? Changes in Marital Satisfaction in Late Middle Age
New holographic method could be used for lab-on-a-chip technologies
Concordia University researcher develops image processing system that detects moods
Replacing corn with perennial grasses improves carbon footprint of biofuels
These shells don't clam up: Innovative technique to record human impact on coastal waters
Drop in cancer deaths tied primarily to gains in behavior and screening
India Terrorism By the Numbers: Statistics from UM's Global Terrorism Database
Why the 'perfect' body isn't always perfect
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features tissue culture methods for immune cells and neurons
Most US organizations not adapting to climate change
HER2 levels may aid in treatment selection for metastatic breast cancer
Risk of death may be higher with drug commonly used during cardiac surgery
December 02, 2008
New approach eliminates software deadlocks using discrete control theory
Experts discuss applying systematic review to the field of nutrition
Study links child hunger and poor health to unstable housing
Preoperative radiation may improve survival rates in advanced rectal cancer patients
Mini heart attacks lessen damage from major ones
Nuclear science for food security
New mammography technology effective in detecting breast cancer
CT colonography offers 1-stop screening for cancer and osteoporosis
Patient photos spur radiologist empathy and eye for detail
Portable CT increases chance of stroke survival and recovery
Rutgers-Camden Scholar Identifies Genetic Patterning in Fruit Fly Development
Stanford blood scanner detects even faint indicators of cancer
New medication brings hope of jet lag cure
Fruit fly research may lead to better understanding of human heart disease
Ice beetles impacted by climate change
New study identifies link between Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in healthy adults
Cardiovascular disease causing increasing inequity between rich and poor
Delays in Radiation Therapy Lead to Increased Breast Cancer Recurrence
Women with Mitral Valve Prolapse are Treated Less Aggressively Than Men and May be at High Risk
Foretelling a major meltdown
Self-powered devices possible, says Texas A&M researcher
Vitamin D found to fight placental infection
Endangered sawfish focus of national collection and recovery efforts
Brown Chemist Finds Gene That Enables Gray Mold to Kill Plant Cells
Can you hear me now? How the inner ear's sensors are made
Newborns exposed to maternal smoking more irritable, difficult to soothe
Tool Helps Identify Gene Function in Soybeans, Could Lead to Better Crop Performance, say MU Researchers
New technique captures high-res images of full retina
Rivers are carbon processors, not inert pipelines
Dancing atoms now understood
December 01, 2008
High levels of prenatal smoking exposure affect sleep patterns in preterm neonates
Persistent pollutant may promote obesity
Study unmasks how ovarian tumors evade immune system
Drivers make more errors when talking on cell phone than to a passenger
Cleanliness Can Compromise Moral Judgment
MRI shows new types of injuries in young gymnasts
Breast cancer treatment offers better outcome to women with implants
New treatment eliminates heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis
Bariatric surgery may resolve liver disease
Antibiotics: Single largest class of drugs causing liver injury
Lower childhood IQ associated with higher risk of adult mental disorders
Brain waves show sound processing abnormalities in autistic children
Childhood vaccines cause financial burden to many health care providers
MRI machines may damage cochlear implants
Prostate cancer spurs new nerves
ACP recommends routine HIV screening for all patients
Brain's magnetic fields reveal language delays in autism
Claudin 11 stops the leaks in neuronal myelin sheaths
Dictyostelium cells shown to lay 'breadcrumb trail' as first step in multicellular formation
New study indicates smallpox vaccination effective for decades
Scientists developing food allergy treatment
Wistar scientists find key to keeping killer T cells in prime shape for fighting infection, cancer
Combining targeted therapy drugs may treat previously resistant tumors
New statistical model could help reduce breast-lesion biopsies
Selenium may slow march of AIDS
100-meter sprint world record could go as low as 9.48 seconds
A carbon-neutral way to power your home
Gay men's risky sexual behavior linked to feeling undesirable
Is rubber band ligation an effective method to treat symptomatic hemorrhoids?
Parents of new babies should be considered for a whooping cough booster, say experts
New screening halves the number of children born with Down syndrome
CSHL scientists discover a new way in which epigenetic information is inherited
St. Jude identifies genomic causes of a certain type of leukemia relapse
Using invisibility to increase visibility
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