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February 29, 2008
Mouse study: Real-time imaging device may improve surgery for congenital colon disease
Liquid water found flowing on Mars? Not yet
UT Southwestern researchers investigate predictors for sickle-cell-anemia complications
New study of targeted therapies for breast cancer -- model for global clinical trials
Genetic factors in smoking also increase risk of chronic bronchitis
Customized treatments for sepsis lower treatment time and reduce length of ICU stays
Certain vitamin supplements may increase lung cancer risk, especially in smokers
Researchers measure field strength and density of ICF implosions
LSU scientist finds evidence of 'rain-making' bacteria
Bright lights: Mystery of glowing antibody solved by Scripps research scientists
ADVANCE diabetes trial results confirm no evidence of safety risk
ASU researcher may have discovered key to life before its origin on Earth
Breakthroughs in nanotechnology on edge of 'knowledge frontier'
What caused westward expansion in the United States?
Heightened Weighing Discomfort Among Women May Increase Their Health Risks, Penn Study Indicates
Class size alone not enough to close academic achievement gap
Do Men and Women View Marital and Parental Time Pressures Differently?
Researchers find possible target to treat deadly bloodstream infections
Rutgers Researchers Unlock Mysteries of Vitamin A Metabolism During Embryonic Development
Breast cancer death rates among black women not decreasing across all states
Is Your Drinking Water Safe?
Researchers have discovered a gene that can block the spread of HIV
Sandia weighs in on new definition for kilogram
Does class size matter?
Low-intensity exercise reduces fatigue symptoms by 65 percent, study finds
U of Minn researchers discover genetic cancer link between humans and dogs
Treatment for disease that affects estimated 1 in 2000 children gets them to eat again
Engineering the world's fastest swimsuit
Electronic structure of DNA revealed for 1st time by Hebrew University and collaborating researchers
Maternal love: How a mother's brain responds to her infant
New genetic association with schizophrenia found by researchers
Comparison of antipsychotic treatments in adolescents with schizophrenia
Magnetic atoms of gold, silver and copper have been obtained
Jules Verne ATV atop launcher
Nature's helpers: Using microorganisms to remove TCE from water
First look: Princeton researchers peek into deepest recesses of human brain
February 28, 2008
UT Southwestern surgeons complete North Texas' first single-incision gallbladder removal
Blocking protein kills prostate cancer cells, inhibits tumor growth, Jefferson scientists find
Scientists discover how cigarette smoke causes cancer: Study points to new treatments, safer tobacco
Has the mystery of the Antarctic ice sheet been solved?
Extract of broccoli sprouts may protect against bladder cancer
Earlier plantings underlie yield gains in northern Corn Belt
UT Knoxville research may lead to better flu vaccine
New Research Suggests Biofuel Blending is Often Inaccurate
Scripps research scientists devise approach that stops HIV at earliest stage of infection
Why juniper trees can live on less water
Inverted DNA turns quiet developmental gene into a potent driver of t-cell lymphoma
U of Minn researchers find primary alcohol prevention programs are needed for 'tweens'
Research leading to tools for managing bovine respiratory disease complex
Researchers collaborate to find new vaccine technology decreases E. coli in beef cattle
New blood marker may predict prostate cancer spread
The Evolution of Aversion: Why even children are fearful of snakes
Race, insurance status affect access to transplantation and kidney disease treatment
U of Minnesota study finds thalidomide shows promise for treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer
Researchers offer new theory for dogfish and skate population outburst on George's Bank
Chewing gum -- the new post-operative medicine
Children's under-achievement could be down to poor working memory
Detecting bone erosion in arthritic wrists
Breast cancer subtypes linked to survival from secondary brain tumors
Breakthrough in plant research
Scripps scientists studying sepsis in mice find potential drug targets for deadly disease
Gene That Controls Ozone Resistance of Plants Could Lead to Drought-Resistant Crops
MIT researchers catch rats' twitchy whiskers in action
Does gingko biloba affect memory?
Neurons use chemical 'chords' to shape signaling
Twanging rat whiskers yields insight into sensing machinery
February 27, 2008
UCLA researchers solve decade-old mystery
Joslin study finds restricting insulin doses increases mortality risk
Overweight Hispanic children shown to have vascular inflammation
Does artificial intelligence help clinicians to recognize atrophic gastritis with thyroid disease?
Brain stress system presents possible treatment
Supercomputer Unleashes Virtual 9.0 Megaquake in Pacific Northwest
Nanoemulsion vaccines show increasing promise
Voyage to Southern Ocean aims to study air-sea fluxes of greenhouse gases
Out-of-whack protein may boost Parkinson's
Penn researchers engineer first system of human nerve-cell tissue
Study looks at new bladder cancer therapy for patients unresponsive to standard treatment
Destruction of Sumatra forests driving global climate change and species extinction
Uncharged organic molecule can bind negatively charged ions
Bacterial 'battle for survival' leads to new antibiotic
New U of C research examines commonly used toxin
Researchers find depressed teens respond well to combination therapy
Structure of protein collagen seen at unprecedented level of detail
Heart attack rates fall following national smoking bans
Federal Toxics Disclosure Law Could Help Inform Public Of Nanotechnology Risks
Children's Hospital 1 of 10 pediatric hospitals in US selected to study liver disease in kids
Polluted prey causes wild birds to change their tune
Animal magnetism provides a sense of direction
Brain activity linked to the parental instinct
Yale scientists create artificial 'cells' that boost the immune response to cancer
Researchers identify and shut down protein that fuels ovarian cancer
Killer military robots pose latest threat to humanity
Combination vaccine protects monkeys from ebola and Marburg viruses
Drug for anemic cancer patients raises risk of death
Drugs used for cancer-associated anemia linked with increased risk of blood clots, death
Adult stem cells may be beneficial for certain cardiovascular disorders and autoimmune diseases
Switching medications, adding psychotherapy may help teens with ineffective depression medication
February 26, 2008
What women think during their first pregnancy
Arctic seed vault opens doors for 100 million seeds
From delicious to death: Understanding taste
NASA's Swift satellite images a galaxy ablaze with starbirth
Minimally invasive fibroid treatment fares well in multicenter trial
5th annual Keys bonefish population census results announced
Genomatix integrates genome-wide open chromatin from next generation sequencing
Lemurs' evolutionary history may shed light on our own
Scientists identify proteins that help bacteria put up a fight
Silica smart bombs deliver knock-out to bacteria
Many Stroke, Heart Attack Patients May Not Benefit from Aspirin
Autism's origins: Mother's antibody production may affect fetal brain
Washington University unveils draft sequence of corn genome
Columbia geneticists uncover new gene involved in determining hair texture and density in humans
2 oxygenation events in ancient oceans sparked spread of complex life
Test can reduce recurrence of breast cancer
Mechanism of blood clot elasticity revealed in high definition
First global malaria map in decades shows reduced risk
OHSU Cancer Institute research gives hope for chemo holidays for men with advanced prostate cancer
The danger of blindness after ophthalmic surgery
How the atmospheres of Mars and Venus are affected by carbon monoxide
Crystal bells stay silent as physicists look for dark matter
Vikings did not dress the way we thought
Engineers demonstrate a new type of optical tweezer
First malaria map in 40 years shows extent of disease burden
Acne may prevent people from participating in sport and exercise, says research
Scripps expedition provides new baseline for coral reef conservation
10-year trends in heart failure
Scientists unravel the genetic coding of the pea
Attack of the invasive garden ants
LA BioMed study finds hormone therapy increases frequency of abnormal mammograms, breast biopsies
Anti-HIV gel proven safe, tolerable for women
More elderly Americans are living with heart failure
Study examines long-term outcomes following blood clots
February 25, 2008
Compost can turn agricultural soils into a carbon sink, thus protecting against climate change
Butterfly fish 'may face extinction'
Dust in West up 500 percent in past 2 centuries, says CU-Boulder study
Getting to the roots of hair loss
Notch controls bone formation and strength
Protein shines light on cancer response
New chemical tool kit manipulates mitochondria, reveals insights into drug toxicity
What farmers think about GM crops
Study finds recidivism no higher among deportable immigrants
Study Find Spine Surgery Yield Greater Benefits over Nonsurgical Treatments
Study: highly involved patients don't always see better health outcomes
Increasing Number of Missourians Going Hungry, Study Finds
Special coating greatly improves solar cell performance
New theory sheds light on space enigma
'Fluorescent' cells give early warning for eye disease
New X-ray technique may lead to better, cleaner fuel injectors for automobiles
CSHL scientists discover new details of a gene-regulatory network governing metabolism
Ulysses mission coming to a natural end
Childhood obesity leads to higher rate of problems during surgery
The structure of resistance
Helping back pain sufferers to stay in work
Observing sustainable tourism in Antarctica
Smoking during pregnancy can put mums and babies at risk
Electron filmed for first time ever
Bacteria and nanofilters - the future of clean water technology
Who found some new mechanisms of HBV virulence?
Do patients with inflammatory bowel disease receive optimal care?
3 newly discovered ERK pathway proteins related to CagA induced disease
University of Sydney researchers find new evidence linking kava to liver damage
A strange case of upper obstructive syndrome
May inflammatory bowel disease mimic gynecological disorders in its clinical presentation
Novel method to reveal drug targets
New protein tag enhances view within living cells
Catalysis discovery takes aim at NOx emissions
February 22, 2008
Are tumors causing stricture of bile duct always malignant?
A rare diagnosis in the operation room: Kidney atrophy due to duplicated colon in an adult
Premature births linked to physical abuse
Genetic mutation found in peripheral artery disease
Expressive Writing Appears to Change Thoughts and Feelings about Cancer
University of Denver bullying victimization study
Space tourism to rocket in this century, researchers predict
Salamanders, headwater streams critical in food chain
By color-coding atoms, new Cornell electron microscope promises big advance in materials analysis
Researcher investigates new developments in laser and sensor technology
UC study: New devices less effective in thwarting brain aneurysm recurrence
NASA co-sponsors ocean voyage to probe climate-relevant gases
One million trillion 'flops' per second targeted by new Institute for Advanced Architectures
Kidney donor age linked to aortic siffening
Biochemists reveal details of mysterious bacterial microcompartments
Modified electron microscope identifies atoms
Novel link between excessive nutrient levels and insulin resistance
Empty Nest Syndrome May Not Be Bad After All, Study Finds
Jekyll-Hyde neutron star discovered by researchers
Atherosclerosis solution is likely many years away
Attack on computer memory reveals vulnerability of widely-used security systems
New understanding of how big molecules bind will lead to better drugs, synthetic organic materials
The light and dark of Venus
Comparison of venlafaxine and SSRIs in the treatment of depression
Researchers explore the antidepressant effects of ketamine
Vitamin E may increase tuberculosis risk in male smokers with high vitamin C intake
Journey to the center of the Earth -- Imperial scientists explain tectonic plate motions
Zoologists challenge longstanding theory that 'eyespots' mimic the eyes of predators' enemies
Computers could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease
Astronomers discover largest-ever dark matter structures spanning 270M light-years
Mechanism discovered in worm defecation identifies potentially widespread cell-to-cell communication
Powerful explosions suggest neutron star missing link
Safer and more effective way to treat Crohn's disease
A regular dip could benefit fibromyalgia sufferers
Deficiency in the protein MBL2 linked to increased cystic fibrosis severity
Genetic tags reveal secrets of memories' staying power in mice
Immune deficiency and balance disorder result from single gene defect
February 21, 2008
Another way to grow blood vessels
Doctors should watch for depression in arthritis patients
Greenland's rising air temperatures drive ice loss at surface and beyond
U of M researchers determine structure of protein that mutates DNA of the AIDS virus HIV-1
Warning: Expert at UH adds obesity to side effects of lead exposure
Drinking milk may help ease the pressure
In the race to the top, zigzagging is more efficient than a straight line
Beavers can help ease drought
Gene newly linked to inherited ALS may also play role in common dementia
Genetic and environmental hormonal response to stress in children depends on family context
Study identifies another strategy for normalizing tumor blood supply
Who's slowing you down?
Total, Genetically-Based Recall: Psychologists explore possibility of sex differences in memory, findings favor females
After successfully delivering Columbus, Atlantis is back on Earth
AMD discovery: New hope for treatment of vision loss
Ancient 'Out of Africa' migration left stamp on European genetic diversity, Cornell-led study finds
The downside of a good idea
Study shows effects of vitamin D and skin's physiology
ICU nurses require training to spot delirium
Emerging infectious diseases on the rise: Next target 'hotspot' predicted
Memory loss and other cognitive impairment becoming less common in older Americans, study finds
Unique Martian formation reproduced, reveals brief bursts of water
Genetic pathway critical to disease, aging found
Study confirms cardiac surgery drug increases death rate
Reducing kids' salt intake may lower soft drink consumption
Calls to doctor's office may delay stroke treatment
Obesity linked to stroke increase among middle-aged women
Deaths higher in stroke patients who enter hospital at night, weekends
Standard test for blood sugar control not accurate in diabetic dialysis patients
February 20, 2008
Scientists Discover 'giant fossil frog from hell'
A greener way to power cars
Cleaner water through nanotechnology
Newly discovered role of thyroid hormone during pregnancy
US cancer deaths down but far too few Americans screened for colon cancer
Report says half a million cancer deaths have been averted since death rate drop
Global Biopact on biofuels can bring benefits to both rich and poor nations
Chemists measure copper levels in zinc oxide nanowires
Turtle studies suggest health risks from environmental contaminants
Directed self-ordering of organic molecules for electronic devices
A Fresh Look Inside Mount St. Helens
Optical 'frequency comb' can detect the breath of disease
'NMR on a chip' features NIST magnetic mini-sensor
NIST, NCI, SAIC partner on new method for detecting HER2 breast cancer
Strengthening Fluids With Nanoparticles
Mailman School PH study finds increase in thyroid diseases risk from exposure at Chernobyl
Drilling for science and exploration
Lensless camera uses X-rays to view nanoscale materials and biological specimens
New aluminum-rich alloy produces hydrogen on-demand for large-scale uses
UI study: low-income women more likely to suffer from postpartum depression
Neonatologists and pediatricians highlight progress and barriers to preemie care
HIV Patients Still Stung by Stigma from Health-Care Providers
Children show goal-oriented behavior by age 3
MIT to lead development of new telescopes on moon
Texas A&M testing oral contraceptives for animals
Scientists Shed Light on Long-Distance Signaling in Developing Neurons
UCF technique promises to aid doctor's ability to identify, treat bacterial infections
Tumor-killing virus selectively targets diseased brain cells
Siblings of schizophrenia patients display subtle shape abnormalities in brain
Overweight and obese men have lower PSA values, even before they get prostate cancer
Single microRNA fine-tunes innate immune response
NASA MidSTAR-1 Successful Technologies May Be Revolutionary
HSP90: New point of view on melanoma of the eye, at the MUHC
'Invisible' bacteria dupe the human immune system
Merging discovery with therapy: Second generation memory care debuts
Study identifies new patterns of brain activation used in forming long-term memories
Scientists develop new techniques for detecting harmful blood clots/air bubbles in arteries
February 19, 2008
Early environment may be key to determining bird migration location
LSU researchers challenge analyses on sustainability of Gulf fisheries
Are Transgenic Cotton Cultivars More Profitable?
Researchers probe a DNA repair enzyme
Craniosynostosis minimally invasive surgery holds more promise than old procedure
Study: Before a CT scan or angiogram, many people should take inexpensive drug to protect kidneys
Scientists using laser light to detect potential diseases via breath samples, says new study
Optimal band imaging with endoscopy facilitates the diagnosis of depressed-type early gastric cancer
As depression symptoms improve with antidepressants, hopelessness can linger
Scientists explore consciousness
Research uncovers the social dynamics of yellow jackets
Scientists move towards stem cell therapy trials to mend shattered bones
Nitrous oxide: definitely no laughing matter
Imitating monkey's 'jumping genes' could lead to new treatments for HIV
Amazon corridors far too narrow, warn scientists
Alcoholics underestimate the risk of bleeding
Novel organic metal hybrids that will revolutionize materials science and chemical engineering
Giant frog jumps continents
Unveiling the underwater ways of the white shark
To save or savor? It's decision time for Atlantic bluefin tuna
New method for measuring biodiversity
Laser light may be able to detect diseases on the breath
Building brains: Mammalian-like neurogenesis in fruit flies
Herpes virus link to complications in pregnancy
Education programs may boost teens' knowledge about acne
Antibiotics do not appear helpful in preventing fluid buildup in children with ear infections
Survival rates appear to differ among level I trauma centers
Vaccine/antibody therapy effective, milder side effects in melanoma and ovarian cancer
Heart attack prescription drug strategy may save lives and reduce healthcare costs
Huge proportion of maternal deaths worldwide are preventable
Into the abyss: Deep-sixing carbon
MGH study identifies enzyme that protects against intestinal bacterial toxin
MIT creates gecko-inspired bandage
MIT explains spread of 1918 flu
Human culture subject to natural selection, Stanford study shows
UBC scientist invokes future generations to save tuna populations from collapse
Tropical winter habitat drives natal dispersal of young migratory birds
Cocaine's effects on brain metabolism may contribute to abuse
February 15, 2008
Mesothelin engineered on virus-like particles provides treatment clues for pancreatic cancer
Tumor-targeting viral therapy slows neuroblastoma, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors
Using HEPA filters may improve cardiovascular health
Enzyme Structure Reveals New Drug Targets for Cancer and Other Diseases
Oncoproteins double-team and destroy vital tumor-suppressor
Blood pressure drug may have added benefit
Yale study offers insight into possible cause of lymphoma
New materials can selectively capture carbon dioxide, UCLA chemists report
Novel approach strips staph of virulence
New study shows extent of harmful human influences on global ecosystems
Hareless: Yellowstone's rabbits have vanished, study says
First datasets for national biomass and carbon dataset now available
Researchers discover new way to reverse poor circulation and heal wounds
Global trade in tiger shrimp threatens environment
Peptide discovered in scorpion venom may hold key to secretory diseases
New cataract gene discovered
Stanford researchers make first direct observation of 3-D molecule folding in real time
Role identified for glaucoma gene and related signaling pathway
Protein maintains cross talk between cells that control hair growth
Dartmouth researchers part of the team to discover similar planetary system to our solar system
Yale study offers new paradigm on ecosystem ecology
First map of threats to marine ecosystems shows all the world's oceans are affected
New approach may render disease-causing staph harmless
A new control mechanism for genetic code translation discovered in bacteria
Early warning: PSA testing can predict advanced prostate cancer
Scientists move closer to developing a new class of asthma and allergy drugs
Stanford researchers say living corals thousands of years old hold clues to past climate changes
February 14, 2008
World's largest marine protected area created in Pacific Ocean
NIH report on intracranial stent points out need for upcoming large-scale clinical trial
Patient with rare disorder responds to cancer drug
Sandia, Stirling Energy Systems set new world record for solar-to-grid conversion efficiency
HIV persists in the gut despite long-term HIV therapy
Vaccine for stomach flu may be possible, UNC research shows
Smokers might benefit from earlier colon cancer screening
Bacterial toxin closes gate on immune response, Penn researchers discover
Microbial 'cheaters' help scientists ID 'social' genes
Study: When it comes to physical activity, one size does not fit all
Predicting the perfect predator
'Genetic corridors' are next step to saving tigers
U of I study: exercise to avoid gallstones!
Stem cells give clues to understanding cancer and make breakthrough in childhood leukaemia
Routine screenings uncover hidden carbon monoxide poisoning
Sex differences in the brain's serotonin system
Predicting the radiation risk to ESA's astronauts
How DDT metabolite disrupts breast cancer cells
New meat-eating dinosaur duo from Sahara ate like hyenas, sharks
Genetic breakthrough supercharges immunity to flu and other viruses
Location matters, even for genes
Rethinking what men and women want in a partner
India caught in catastrophic smoking epidemic
Fiber-based nanotechnology in clothing could harvest energy from physical movement
Missing link shows bats flew first, developed echolocation later
Geisinger study: PTSD a medical warning sign for long-term health problems
Experimental MS drug shows promise, offers new window on disease
Cheating is easy -- for the social amoeba
Remarkable new clothing may someday power your iPod
Scientists solve structure of gene regulator that plays key role in cancer
Smoking marijuana impairs cognitive function in MS patients
February 13, 2008
Cigarette after Valentine snuggle deadlier for some
UT Southwestern plastic surgeons deploy new carbon dioxide-based fractional laser
Geisinger study: PTSD a medical warning sign for long-term health problems
Future of social networking explored in UW's computer science building
MIT reveals superconducting surprise
Body part by body part, Sumatran tigers are being sold into extinction
Gene chips used to distinguish ventilator-associated pneumonia from underlying critical illness
Sept. 11 terrorism continues to impact mental health of Americans
Body image is stronger predictor of health than obesity, says Mailman School of PH study
New Jefferson Trial to Test Radiation-Emitting Beads Against Advanced Liver Cancer
Appropriate timing in the use of breast shields in children can further reduce MDCT radiation dose
Lake Mead Could Be Dry by 2021
Yale test detects early stage ovarian cancer with 99 percent accuracy
New findings contradict a prevailing belief about the inner ear
New sensor system improves detection of lead, heavy metals
Scientists expand understanding of how river carbon impacts the Arctic Ocean
Study garners unique mating photos of wild gorillas
'Lab on a chip' mimics brain chemistry
Chameleons and copycats: How mimicry affects interpersonal persuasion
UCLA-Dutch team uncovers Egypt's earliest agricultural settlement
Young voters influenced by negative political ads, says study
Are you feeling lucky? How superstition impacts consumer choice
New findings show additional similarity between opiate and nicotine addiction
A functional immune system can be derived from embryonic stem cells, preliminary study finds
Sheffield engineers have big ideas for the latest in medical scanners
Surgery Improves Quality of Life for Children with Sleep Apnea, SLU Study Finds
Human deaths from shark attacks hit 20-year low last year
Breakthrough in pre-eclampsia test
A researcher of UPV/EHU has designed nanomagnets for industry
Anxiety linked to newly diagnosed DCIS patients' overestimation of breast cancer risks
Oil palm research in context: Identifying the need for biodiversity assessment
Humans inhabited New World's doorstep for 20,000 years
Singing in the rainforest: Public vs. private signaling by a tropical rainforest bird
Aircraft noise raises blood pressure even whilst people are sleeping, says study
New dinosaur from Mexico offers insights into ancient life on West America
Expenditures rising for back and neck problems, but health outcomes do not appear to be improving
February 12, 2008
Swine flu monitoring needed for farm workers, study says
New Greenland Ice Sheet Data Will Impact Climate Change Models
Some cases of autism may be traced to the immune system of mothers during pregnancy
Acute coronary events decreased after public smoking ban in Italy
MIT develops thin-film 'micro pharmacy'
Researchers design copper connections for high-speed computing
Robot plumbs Wisconsin lake on way to Antarctica, jovian moon
Oregon researchers discover a mechanism leading to cleft palate
Gene therapy protocol at UCSD activates immune system in patients with leukemia
Dangerous duo: Hostility plus depression elevates risk for heart disease
Jules Verne ATV launch approaching
New research offers prioritization plan for reducing nutrient pollution in feeder streams
Researchers at Pulmonary Associates to study airway bypass procedure for severe emphysema
Study finds patients with complex fibroadenomas can avoid surgery
1-year results of bronchial thermoplasty in refractory asthma
The Beauty Bias: Can people love the one they are compatible with?
Children's Hospital scientists identify possible target for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
UNH-NOAA ocean mapping expedition yields new insights into arctic depths
Fake antimalarial drugs analysis highlights threat to global health
Why youth hostel showers are like the stock market
Scientists from Europe, Israel and the US develop robotic rats to aid in rescue missions
UCSD research team identifies novel anticancer drug from the sea
Is your dating partner happy?
Dartmouth researchers find the root of the evolutionary emergence of vertebrates
NYU, Tel Aviv University create non-invasive imaging method for diagnosing osteoarthritis
Columbia University Medical Center researchers show leaky muscle cells lead to fatigue
Prions link cholesterol to neurodegeneration
Evolving complexity out of 'junk DNA'
Older whites more likely to have signs of future eye disease than blacks
Donors' health associated with risk of infection among recipients of corneal transplants
Learning disabilities associated with language problems later in life
Most with high blood pressure do not follow recommended diet
Autopsy findings suggest end of decline in coronary disease rates
Studies identify modifiable factors associated with exceptionally long life
Benefit of cancer prevention surgery differs between women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations
February 11, 2008
Review of online breast cancer information encourages healthy skepticism for consumers
NIAID scientists identify new cellular receptor for HIV
Light echoes whisper the distance to a star
How red blood cells nuke their nuclei
Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain
Study reveals why certain ovarian cancers develop resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy
Iron banded worms drying out of blood could be linked to Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
Allergic-like reactions occur in premedicated patients
'Hot' oxygen atoms on titanium dioxide motivated by more than just temperature
A Dangerous Transition: High School to the First Year of College
Moss protein plays role in Alzheimer's Disease
Listening for the cosmic symphony: New SU supercomputer will help scientists listen for black holes
Studying rivers for clues to global carbon cycle
Science, not romance, controls mating at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Discovery of good -- and bad -- liver stem cells raises possibility of new treatment
Mock CPR
Unravelling the North West's Viking past
Case links woman's death to environmental tobacco smoke, MSU prof says
New finding may help explain development of preeclampsia
Computer simulations strongly support new theory of Earth's core
Stanford researchers hear the sound of quantum drums
Misery is not Miserly: New Study Finds Why Even Momentary Sadness Increases Spending
Fishermen and UCSB scientists explore ways to improve management of California spiny lobsters
Gene variant predicts medication response in patients with alcohol dependence
Accelerometer backpacks aid study of gliding behavior in the 'flying' lemur
Study suggests new therapy for lung disease patients
Slow-motion video study shows shrews are highly sophisticated predators
HIV drugs, Abacavir and Didanosine, increase the risk of heart attack
NRL scientists produce carbon nanotubes using commercially available polymeric resins
What Gives Us Fingertip Dexterity?
Researchers decode genetics of rare photosynthetic bacterium
Researchers give new hybrid vehicle its first test drive in the ocean
Mummy lice found in Peru may give new clues about human migration
February 07, 2008
The trouble with hybrids
Novel compound may lessen heart attack damage
'Good bacteria' in women give clues for slowing HIV transmission
Team treatment for depression cuts medical costs
Moderate prenatal exposure to alcohol and stress in monkeys can cause touch sensitivity
Close ties between parents and babies yield benefits for preschoolers
Poor neighborhoods' influence on parents may raise preschool children's risk of problems
Genes and environment interact in first graders to predict physical but not social aggression
Good parenting helps difficult infants perform as well or better in first grade than peers
New hope for hepatitis C sufferers
More brain research suggests
Emory Researcher Finds Crayfish Fossils Provide Missing Evolutionary Link
Impact of electronic personal health record on hypertension under study
Scientists confirm new virus responsible for deaths of transplant recipients in Australia
Scientists confirm new virus responsible for deaths of transplant recipients in Australia
Barnacles go to great lengths to mate
Henry Ford Hospital expands research on gene and radiation therapy for prostate cancer
New study suggests link between environmental toxins and early onset puberty in girls
Treating Acne: Two Different Peels Both Effective, SLU Study Finds
Nitrogen pollution boosts plant growth in tropics by 20 percent
Rice scientists make breakthrough in single-molecule sensing
Mayo Clinic Proceedings contributors discuss impact of donor organ allocation system
PET Outperforms CT In Characterization of Benign and Malignant Lung Nodules
Researchers discover new battleground for viruses and immune cells
Intensive blood sugar treatment in trial of diabetes and cardiovascular disease changed
MIT applies engineering approach to studying biological pathways
Racing Ahead at the Speed of Light
Tropical Soils Impede Landmine Detection
Europe's most common genetic disease is a liver disorder
Significantly higher success rates with artificial insemination
Bonn scientists simulate dinosaur digestion in the lab
UA optical scientists add new, practical dimension to holography
Dry season brings on measles in sub-Saharan Africa
Poor recognition of 'self' found in high functioning people with autism
Teenage fathers are more likely to have babies affected by birth problems
Tattooing improves response to DNA vaccine
NIH scientists detect fatal copper disorder at birth
February 06, 2008
New Rhode Island Hospital study shows inadequate diagnostic criteria for eating disorders
National survey shows minority children experience multiple disparities in health care
Whole grain diets lower risk of chronic disease
Study Finds Half of Patients Undergoing Cerebrovascular Stent Placement Respond Poorly to the Antiplatelet Drug Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Heavy marijuana use linked to gum disease
Plan expedites alternatives to animal testing
Drug Fights Cystic Fibrosis
Scientists obtain core samples from subsea fault system off Japan
Hand-held computers prod older adults to exercise more, Stanford study shows
RNA-associated introns guide nerve-cell channel production
Novel small molecule therapy shows benefit for anemic patients via hydration of red blood cells
Argonne breakthrough may revolutionize ethylene production
Chemical chaperone could open door to treatment of neurological disorder
Seeing our spouses more negatively might be a positive
Optical Atomic Clock: A long look at the captured atoms
Research shows a daily does of beetroot juice can beat high blood pressure
Supplementary approach to malaria
Bug guts map brings scientists closer to understanding different bugs' role in the body
Chemical signature of manic depression discovered by scientists
DNA 'barcode' identified for plants
Disrupted genetic regulation causes common disturbance in metabolism of fat
Cannabis indicated as possible risk for gum disease in young people
'Weight training' muscles reduce fat, improve metabolism in mice
Antarctic expedition provides new insights into the role of the Southern Ocean for global climate
New figures reveal changing patterns of stroke and heart disease-related deaths in Europe
Why do earthquakes stop?
Don't blame the trees: Social factors, not forests, dictate disease patterns
Chronic pain harms the brain
Less invasive methods may provide accurate means to determine lung cancer stage
Smoking marijuana associated with increased risk for gum disease
Researchers identify a worldwide-distributed clone of bacteria responsible for Legionnaire's disease
February 05, 2008
MSU researchers make new discoveries on what does and doesn't affect immune system
Microneedles enhance drug administration through skin
Vet medicine researcher examines link between cancer, Down syndrome
Grapefruit compound may help combat hepatitis C infection
Bacterium sequenced makes rare form of chlorophyll
Online tool supports more dialogue on prostate cancer risk
Team develops energy-efficient microchip
New York Methodist Hospital to study airway bypass treatment for emphysema
Breastfeeding now safer for infants of HIV-infected mothers
Global positioning tracker may better gauge severity of peripheral artery disease
Lower transmission increases dengue deaths
Resisting lung cancer recurrence
Gene protects adults abused as children from depression
Tipping elements in the Earth's climate system
February 04, 2008
How is that whale listening?
New hospital standards needed for pediatric flu vaccines
'Smart' holograms help patients help themselves
Targeting astrocytes slows disease progression in ALS
Eye blinks may help to identify children prenatally exposed to alcohol
Acculturation in the Texas-Mexico border region: Effects on drinking differ by gender
Rodent study shows that chronic drinking can lead to severe pneumonia after surgery
Parental drinking and parenting practices influence adolescent drinking
Gene linked to preterm birth among Hispanic women
New strategy helps reduce errors in obstetrical care
Ustekinumab Phase 3 data show long-term improvement of chronic plaque psoriasis
T cell immunity enhanced by timing of interleukin-7 therapy
International team establishes unique observatory in Antarctica
NASA data link pollution to rainy summer days in the southeast
Brain region that can be stimulated to reduce the cognitive deficits of sleep deprivation identified
Trainor Lab characterizes gene essential for prenatal development of nervous system
Poxvirus Potency Uncovered in New Atomic Map
Iowa State chemists track how drug changes, blocks flu virus
Growing markets bring potential for rubber and oilseed crops
American food: Still the best deal in the world
Larynx preservation preferred over total laryngectomy
Detecting synthetic fertilizers: Is it organic or not?
Bone mineral content continues to increase in obese adolescents during weight loss
Dragons of hope: Boat racing improves lives of breast cancer survivors
Key 'impact hunters' catalyze hunting among male chimpanzees
Rounding up gases, nano-style
Smoking can double risk of colorectal polyps
International effort takes critical steps to accelerate growth of global biofuels market
Genetic mutation increases risk of preterm birth
New findings show Enbrel significantly reduced levels of C-reactive protein
Gene guards grain-producing grasses so people and animals can eat
Cool spacedust survey goes into orbit
Swarm approach to photography
Targeting gut bugs could revolutionize future drugs, say researcher
Ancient climate secrets raised from ocean depths
UW paper in Science shows how some solids mimic liquids on nanoscale
Prostate cancer: Watchful wait or vaccinate?
Structure of important neurotransmitter regulator determined
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