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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines January 2008
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January 25, 2008
Metabolic syndrome affects nearly 1 in 10 US teens
Excessive overtriage in US trauma centers overwhelming system resources, delaying patient care
Fine print: New technique allows fast printing of microscopic electronics
Stardust comet dust resembles asteroid materials
Popular Arthritis Drug May Disrupt Heart Rhythm, UB Research Finds
Deafness and seizures result when mysterious protein deleted in mice
Proteomics Center Devises Method for Assigning Probabilities to Human Protein Interactions
Materials expert denounces Norwegian ban on dental amalgam
World's Aging Population To Defuse War on Terrorism
Marijuana withdrawal as bad as withdrawal from cigarettes
Arthritic knees remain painful after arthroscopic surgery
Deficient regulators in the immune system responsible for type 1 diabetes
Can condoms prevent sexually transmitted infections other than HIV?
Climate change poses a huge threat to human health
Improved diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis thanks to new techniques
Team IDs weakness in anthrax bacteria
New MIT tool probes brain circuits
Separate signals through optical fibres for ultrafast home network
Chopped up proteins trigger autoimmunity
Philips patents TU Eindhoven's energy return system
Nowhere to hide -- new ultra-powerful microscope probes atomic world
Adult stem cell application effective in treatment of peripheric vascular disease
New approach to detect autism earlier
Protein that controls hair growth also keeps stem cells slumbering
Protein that controls hair growth also keeps stem cells slumbering
Biologists use computers to study bacterial cell division
Search for the 'on' switches may reveal genetic role in development and disease
Discovery of new cause of mental retardation simplifies search for treatments
Building stronger bones, 1 stem cell at a time
TNF-alpha antagonist stops inflammation-induced colon cancer in its tracks
Evolutionary battle scars' identify enhanced antiviral activity
New insights into vaccination for HIV
MIT: Computer vision may not be as good as thought
Changing fashions govern mating success in lark buntings, study finds
Evolutionary 'battle scars' identify enhanced anti-viral activity
January 24, 2008
Mental and physical exercise delays dementia in fatal genetic disease
Antarctic ice loss speeds up, nearly matches Greenland loss
Concrete flow researchers to use Argonne supercomputer
NIST building facility for hydrogen pipeline testing
Videos extract mechanical properties of liquid-gel interfaces
JILA solves problem of quantum dot 'blinking'
Engineering chimeric polypeptides to illuminate cellular redox states
New Method Enables Design, Production of Extremely Novel Drugs
Study connects obesity with nervous system
Less education may lead to delayed awareness of Alzheimer's onset
Sports machismo may be cue to male teen violence
Ecologists, material scientists pursue genetics of diatom's elegant, etched casing
Cigarettes leave deadly path by purging protective genes
What's fear got to do with it?
Kids learn more when mom is listening
Quality control mechanism tags defective sperm cells inside the body
Seismic images show dinosaur-killing meteor made bigger splash
Does mood matter?
Trailblazers don't always come out ahead
Your personality type influences how much self-control you have
New Antarctic ice core to provide clearest climate record yet
AASM statement on use of sleep medications
LSU, Yale team study agricultural impact on Mississippi River
Stanford study finds transplant patient thrives 2 years after stopping immunosuppressive drugs
Driving proves potentially hazardous for people with early Alzheimer's
Engineers Use Blood's Hydrodynamics to Manipulate Stem, Cancer Cells
Experimental procedure induces tolerance to mismatched kidney transplants
Health Insurance Co-Payments Deter Mammography Use
Ants and avalanches: Insects on coffee plants follow widespread natural tendency
Researchers identify brain's 'eureka' circuitry
Genetic difference predicts antidepressant response
January 23, 2008
Evolutionary phenomenon in mice may explain human infertility
QUT researcher discovers Maya mask splendour
What gives us fingertip dexterity?
A good fight may keep you and your marriage healthy
Low vitamin E levels associated with physical decline in elderly
Drugs to bulk up muscles may make injuries more likely
Thousands of Crop Varieties from Four Corners of the World Depart for Arctic Seed Vault
A simplified scoring system may predict overall CVD risk, individual CVD components risk
Study raises questions about diagnosis, medical treatment of ADHD
Daily exercise dramatically lowers men's death rates
Burgers, fries, diet soda: Metabolic syndrome blue-plate special
Heart and stroke death rates steadily decline; risks still too high
Forests Could Benefit When Fall Color Comes Late
Newly discovered active fault building new Dalmatian Islands off Croatian coast
Debut of TEAM 0.5, the World's Best Microscope
Early promising results in malaria vaccine trial in Mali
Cell phone sensors detect radiation to thwart nuclear terrorism
Cell division studies hint at future cancer therapy
DFG remains skeptical of the cloning of human cells
Immunologists find better way to boost the immune system
Food peptides activate bitter taste receptors
Regular, long-term aspirin use reduces risk of colorectal cancer
Hot springs microbes hold key to dating sedimentary rocks, researchers say
Researchers develop darkest manmade material
International consortium announces the 1000 Genomes Project
Investigating causes of asthma attacks: New sensor system monitors environmental exposure
Several genes that regulate the disease SLE have been identified
Unique fungal collection could hold key to future antibiotics
Adaptive functional evolution of leptin in cold-adaptive pika family
Seasonal weight changes linked to metabolic syndrome
Study of Whitehall civil servants explains how stress at work is linked to heart disease
Scientists use nanomaterials to localize and control drug delivery
January 22, 2008
Johns Hopkins to participate in 1000 Genomes Project
International consortium announces the 1000 Genomes Project
Equal level of commitment and relationship satisfaction found among gay and heterosexual couples
In diatom, scientists find genes that may level engineering hurdle
Rich nations' environmental footprints tread heavily on poor countries
Dividing lip zones to be injected for augmentation may help increase patient satisfaction
Melanomas may appear noticeably different than other moles
Surgical site infections more common than expected following breast procedures
Change in trauma level designation associated with improved patient survival
Saline nasal wash helps improve children's cold symptoms
Studies highlight MRSA evolution and resilience
Pharmaceutical market fails pregnant women; and more
Controlling schistosomiasis: buffalo or snails?
Ebola virus disarmed by excising a single gene
Face facts: People don't stand out in crowds
January 21, 2008
Pros, cons of drug proven to prevent prostate cancer should be considered, researchers recommend
A new view of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Study looks at off-label use of biliary stents
Skin care: new research into scar-free healing
New Kaiser Permanente study fortifies caffeine's link to miscarriage
Steps toward Stopping Autoimmune Disease
Scientists identify genes linked to lupus in women
Genes linked with lupus are revealed, giving hope for new treatments
Captive carnivores not up to wild living
Stem-cell transplantation improves muscles in MD animal model, UT Southwestern researchers report
NEJM editorial on significance and limitations of new lupus gene expression research
Study: Brain connections strengthen during waking hours, weaken during sleep
New technology sharpens X-ray vision
First evidence of under-ice volcanic eruption in Antarctica
DNA variations signal lupus risk
National report calls for more research on health effects of wireless technologies
National study will look at German-made heart pump for children needing heart transplants
Tiny genetic differences have huge consequences: McGill researchers
Case researcher in RNA biology makes waves by challenging current thinking
People not always needed to alleviate loneliness
Further breakthroughs for breast cancer patients
The Human Brain: Detective of auditory and visual change
Weird water: Discovery challenges long-held beliefs about water's special properties
Europe's Mercury mission swings into action
Recovering from a mass extinction
Stem cell research aims to tackle Parkinson's disease
January 18, 2008
DOE JGI Releases Soybean Genome Assembly
Virtual biopsy cuts out need for diagnostic surgery
Depression and anxiety can double chances of heart ailments
Combined radiation seed, chemotherapy wafer implants show promise in treating cancerous brain tumors
Discovery opens door to 'personalized' asthma therapy
Study finds significant differences in protocols hospitals use to determine brain death
Feeding the World: New Method for Producing High-Vitamin Corn Could Improve Nutrition in Developing Countries
Alzheimer's molecule is a smart speed bump on the nerve-cell transport highway
Report identifies research to bolster knowledge of health effects of wireless communication devices
Rapid effects of intensive therapy seen in brains of patients with OCD
Researchers reveal HIV peptide's possible pathway into the cell
Predators do more than kill prey
Jefferson scientists uncover role of cancer stem cell marker: controlling gene expression
Scripps research scientists find new genetic mutation that halts the development of lupus
Contact lenses with circuits, lights a possible platform for superhuman vision
Weill Cornell Team Discovers How Brain's Own tPA Helps Regulate Blood Flow to Neurons
Battling potential disease outbreaks online
California flood risks are 'disaster waiting to happen,' say University of Maryland engineers
Deep-ocean researchers target tsunami zone near Japan
Palestinian refugees living in 'slum conditions'
Evidence found for genes that affect risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
Materials' crystal properties illuminated by mathematical 'lighthouse'
Team finds an economical way to boost the vitamin A content of maize
Just hours apart, 2 brothers undergo robotic prostate cancer surgery
Unconventional natural gas reservoir in Pennsylvania poised to dramatically increase US Production
Short birth length more than doubles risk of violent suicide attempts
New gene test for prostate cancer at hand
Plant pathogen yields substance to fight neuroblastoma
Study discovers secret of Scottish sheep evolution
Diet and lifestyle critical to recovery, says study
Altering brain's lipid metabolism reduces Alzheimer's plaques in mice
Recalled toy beads still available in the UK, warn doctors
NICE guidelines on breast cancer follow-up need urgent revision
Value of drugs for pre-osteoporosis exaggerated
Risk of falling is overlooked as the major cause of fractures in the elderly
Increased risk of heart attack or stroke for patients who are resistant to aspirin
January 17, 2008
Paired microbes eliminate methane using sulfur pathway
Marsupial lion tops African lion in fight to death
Math Models Snowflakes
UNC, Duke lead first statewide shaken baby prevention research project in US
Portable Device Quickly Detects Early Alzheimer's
Rare Lung Disease Cells Indicate Higher Death Risk
USC researchers identify mechanism that controls activation of stem cells during hair regeneration
oxoplasma Infection Increases Risk of Schizophrenia, Study Suggests
St. Jude defines eye cancer gene's role in retinal development
Evolution of human genome's 'guardian' gives people unique protections from DNA damage
2007 was tied as Earth's second warmest year
Herons persist in Chicago wetlands despite exposure to banned chemicals
Ice clouds put Mars in the shade
Researchers put the bite on mosquitoes
Weight gain induced by antipsychotic drugs can be avoided
Keeping young South Africans in school: A 'social vaccine' against AIDS
Vascular surgeons ask, what's next for carotid artery stenting?
How does Fu-Zheng-Jie-Du-Decoction act on PTEN expression in hepatocellular carcinoma?
A new significance of LVD and angiogenic MVD is identified in human primary SCRC
An emerging candidate for protecting patients from liver injury after abdomen surgery
Which segments of the gastrointestinal tract does Salmonella enteritidis penetrate?
What is the more suitable for early detection of low abundant lamivudine-resistant mutants?
How does insulin influence resistin?
A promising new approach to cadmium induced hepatoxicity: Cytoprotective effect of midkine
What are the essential characteristics of serum PG in Chinese?
Indian medicinal plant Acanthus ilicifolius may combat liver cancer
Bisexuality not a transitional phase among women, according to new research
Attention: Extra-hepatic manifestation of hepatitis C virus infection
Gastric cancer survivors should be aware of osteoporosis
Study sheds important new light on inherited disorder causing iron overload
New research finds some wood floor finishes are a likely source of PCB exposure
Lighting up the powerful global smoking lobby
Scientists discover new method of observing interactions in nanoscale systems
Gene markers located for hereditary prostate cancer
Selective reporting of antidepressant trials exaggerates drug effectiveness
January 16, 2008
Survey shows US teens confident in their inventiveness; hands-on, project-based learning needed
Mapping tool allows emergency management personnel to visually track resources
759,000 children with asthma endure gaps in insurance every year
Starfish Strike at Coral Kingdom
Penn Engineers Create Carbon Nanopipettes That Are Smaller Than Cells and Measure Electric Current
Researchers find association between food insecurity and developmental risk in children
Molecules might identify high-risk acute-leukemia patients
MIT: Why men are more prone to liver cancer
Should children be permitted to get genetic testing for BRCA 1/2 mutations?
Alaska glacier speed-up tied to internal plumbing issues, says CU-Boulder study
MSU researcher finds renewed interest in turning algae into fuel
Mongolian paleontologists with a dream come to MSU
Findings Point to Molecular 'Achilles Heel' for Half of Breast Cancer Tumors
Monkey malaria widespread in humans and potentially fatal
Technique enhances digital television viewing for visually-impaired
Exploration of lake hidden beneath Antarctica's ice sheet begins
Cancer study finds adolescents don't get same access to latest treatments as younger patients
New study may shed light on protein-drug interactions
Type 1 diabetes triggered by 'lazy' regulatory T-cells: McGill researchers
HIV shifting from most to least educated in sub-Saharan Africa
Record warm summers cause extreme ice melt in Greenland
Popular osteoporosis drugs triple risk of bone necrosis
Cell death suppression increases efficacy of M2 vaccines
Hormonal dietary supplements might promote prostate cancer progression
New pathway provides more clues about BRCA1 role in breast cancer
Mayo Clinic study unveils unprecedented method to predict ALS, Parkinson's disease
January 15, 2008
Probiotics affect metabolism, says new study
Hormonal dietary supplements might promote prostate cancer progression
Proteomic profiling shown more accurate than traditional biomarkers in identifying liver cancer
Combined HRT increases risk of lobular breast cancer fourfold after just 3 years of use
Smoking belies milder disease but worse prognosis for IPF patients
Critically endangered porpoise is focus of new research report
Anyone can save a life: Penn researchers lead national efforts to improve CPR quality
Body weight influenced by thousands of genes
Neutron stars can be more massive, while black holes are more rare, Arecibo Observatory finds
Arecibo telescope finds critical ingredients for the soup of life in a galaxy far, far away
Lipoic acid could reduce atherosclerosis, weight gain
UBC discovery unlocks tree genetics, gives new hope for pine beetle defense
Fish oil -- helpful or harmful?
Sea otter study reveals striking variability in diets and feeding strategies
Starfish outbreak threatens corals
Study helps explain how allergic reactions are triggered
Durham University leads UK research project into cheaper solar energy
Wildebeest or malaria parasite -- same rules determine number of offspring
Fruit flies all aglow light the way to cancer prevention
Got carrots? Vegetables may have bone to pick as calcium providers
Existing antiretroviral drugs may thwart vaginal HIV transmission, researchers report
Genes may interact with obstetric complications to boost schizophrenia risk
10-fold life span extension reported in simple organism
Smoking related to long-term risk and progression of age-related eye disease
Diets high in lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E associated with decreased risk of cataracts
Undernourished stroke patients may have more complications, worse outcomes
Genetic differences may help explain response to multiple sclerosis treatment
Low testosterone levels associated with risk of fracture in men over 60
Vitamin D2 supplements may help prevent falls among high-risk older women
Minor leg injuries associated with risk of blood clots
Mothers' stress may increase children's asthma
MESSENGER flyby of Mercury
January 14, 2008
Researchers find new way to block destructive rush of immune cells
Unusual fish-eating dinosaur had crocodile-like skull
Antarctic ice loss
Lend me your ears -- and the world will sound very different
Study locates cholesterol genes; finds surprises about good, bad cholesterol
Study suggests genetic connection between short stature and arthritis
New genetic variants associated with lipid levels, risk for coronary artery disease
Researchers uncover new piece to the puzzle of human height
Scientists associate 6 new genetic variants with heart disease risk factor
U of M researchers create beating heart in laboratory
Brown Planetary Geologists Lend Expertise to Mercury Mission
Researchers Create Mathematical Model of Fruit Fly Eyes
MESSENGER Set for Historic Mercury Flyby
Greenhouse ocean may downsize fish
Rhode Island Hospital study finds most psychiatric patients have more than 1 diagnosis
Dissecting the genetic components of adaptation of E. coli to the mouse gut
NOAA proposes federal regulations to protect black abalone
Ways to improve informed consent are testable, study says
Stem cells make bone marrow cancer resistant to treatment
Uncovering the Achilles' heel of the HIV-1 envelope
MIT gas sensor is tiny, quick
MIT reports new twist in microRNA biology
MIT: Culture influences brain function
Snoozing worms help Penn researchers explain the evolution of sleep
New folic acid seal helps women choose enriched grain foods to help prevent birth defects
High degree of resistance to antibiotics in Arctic birds
New understanding for superconductivity at high temperatures
2 different neural pathways regulate loss and regain of consciousness during general anesthesia
Scientists map out potential for restoring California fisher populations
Older Arctic sea ice replaced by young, thin ice, says CU-Boulder study
SAGE's American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine looks at the health benefit of oats
January 11, 2008
People with anorexia less likely to be blamed when biology, genetics explained
UQ research predicts type 2 diabetes explosion
Memantine and Alzheimer's disease
Auditory neurons in humans far more sensitive to fine sound frequencies than most mammals
Researchers challenge previous findings regarding widely used asthma treatment
Pediatricians call for a cohesive definition of metabolic syndrome in children
Jefferson scientists find protein helps pancreatic cancer cells evade immune system and spread
Eat less or exercise more? Either way leads to more youthful hearts
Feeling the Heat: Berkeley Researchers Make Thermoelectric Breakthrough in Silicon Nanowires
Fighting pollution the poplar way: Trees to clean up Indiana site
Researchers move 2 steps closer to understanding genetic underpinnings of autism
Extreme obesity affects chances of kidney transplantation
CU-Boulder scientists ready for NASA's MESSENGER Mission flyby of Mercury
Teens getting help for suicidal behavior from an online community
A warming climate can support glacial ice
Warning over severe weight loss caused by chewing gum
People with dementia survive on average 4 and a half years after diagnosis
Should heroin be prescribed to addicts?
Overactive nerves in head and neck may account for 'ringing in the ears'
The secret life of galaxies
Stanford researchers publish review of US medical device regulation
Physicists uncover new solution for cosmic collisions
Hubble finds double Einstein ring
The violent lives of galaxies: Caught in the cosmic matter web
Supernova remnants dance in the LMC
Simple test accurately predicts risk of serious jaundice in newborns
Protein in human hair shows promise for regenerating nerves
Chandra data reveal rapidly whirling black holes
Genetic breakthrough offers promise in tackling kidney tumors
UT Health Science Center researchers decoding saliva to detect breast cancer
Common molecule notifies immune system of prostate cancer
Supercomputer could throw light on 'mysterious' dark energy
Carbon offset warning from international team of scientists
Researchers shed light on genetic factors behind UK's biggest killer
UCLA scientists identify new genetic link to autism
Nanotechnology innovation may revolutionize gene detection in a single cell
Evidence of glaciation in 'super greenhouse' world
January 10, 2008
Ames Laboratory beefing up magnets for electric-drive cars
New Treatment Boosts Bone Healing and Re-Growth
Surprise - Cholesterol May Actually Pose Benefits, Study Shows
University of Alberta researchers report breakthrough in lowering bad cholesterol, fatty acid levels
Disrupting common parasites' ability to 'talk' to each other reduces infection
2 unusual older stars giving birth to second wave of planets
Dartmouth researchers alarmed by levels of mercury and arsenic in Chinese freshwater ecosystem
Methadone Even at Therapeutic Levels Can Kill
NIST develops test method for key micromechanical property
NIST reference materials are 'gold standard' for bio-nanotech research
Radioactive 'understudy' may aid medical imaging, drug development
Exercising judgment: The psychology of fitness
Earth's Moving Crust May Occasionally Stop
Overweight People May Not Know When They've Had Enough
'Invisibility cloaks' could break sound barriers
Astronomers find record-old cosmic explosion
Divorce may widen distance between teens, fathers
60 percent of psychotherapy clients felt therapy didn't end on time
480-million-year-old fossil sheds light on 150-year-old paleontological mystery
Molecules can block breast cancer's ability to spread
Small RNAs can prevent spread of breast cancer
Huntington's disease problem start early
Quakes under Pacific floor reveal unexpected circulatory system
Transplant drug sirolimus shrinks tumors, improves lung function
Galaxy may hold hundreds of rogue black holes
Novel chromosome abnormality appears to increase risk of autism
Hypnosis study reveals brain's 'amnesia centers'
Study suggests new treatments for Huntington's disease
Eating out can have both positive and negative impact on obesity
January 09, 2008
How less can be more when treating some kidney cancers
New York City death rate reaches historic low
Smithsonian researcher probes Hope Diamond's fiery red glow
Understanding the have-knots: The role of stress in just about everything
Protein power: Researchers trigger insulin production in diabetic mice
Device prevents potential errors in children's medications
Americans pay the most for prescription drugs and still don't take them
Hubble finds that "blue blobs" in space are orphaned clusters of stars
Stimulating the appetite can lead to unrelated impulse purchases
When shorter waits increase stress
Trying to stay on a strict diet? Focus on the details
American women are more likely to choose overly aggressive treatments for breast cancer
New nanostructured thin film shows promise for efficient solar energy conversion
Scientists Detect Lowest Frequency Radar Echo From the Moon
Carrot cake study on sugar in type 2 diabetes
NASA announces details of Hubble servicing mission
Children's Hospital Physicians Publish Comprehensive Review of Liver Transplant Issues in Patients with Biliary Atresia
NIAID experts see dengue as potential threat to US public health
Genetic variant predicts antipsychotic response for schizophrenia patients by ethnicity
New treatment mechanisms for schizophrenia
Building a better virtual world, one tree (or millions) at a time
Researchers uncover mechanisms of common inherited mental retardation
Rutgers, Penn State Astronomy Teams Discover Ancestors of Milky Way-Type Galaxies
Freeze-dried tendon implants prove effective in early studies
Scientists unravel the molecular basis of monarch butterfly migration
Staying active and drinking moderately is the key to a long life
UCLA study finds brain response differences in the way women with IBS anticipate and react to pain
New study: US ranks last among other industrialized nations on preventable deaths
Breast cancer risk varies significantly among BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers
Diabetes medication and lifestyle changes can help treat weight gain induced by antipsychotic drugs
January 08, 2008
Hope Diamond's phosphorescence key to fingerprinting
Multiple skin cancer risk behaviors are common among US adults
Study proves the co-pay connection in chronic disease
Colonoscopy fears overcome when patients support patients
High-energy ultrasound sharpens view of liver tumors
'Electrospray' droplet research yields surprising, practical results
NOAA: Sunspot is harbinger of new solar cycle, increasing risk for electrical systems
Better access to cool caps improves outcomes, lowers cost of treating asphyxia in newborns
Electric sand findings could lead to better climate models
Researchers bend light through waveguides in colloidal crystals
Congestive heart failure leads to greater disability, nursing home admissions
Eczema still on the increase in developing countries
Lack of imagination in older adults linked to declining memory
Will intensive forest practices impact water quality?
No convincing evidence for decline in tropical forests
Physical education and active play help teens maintain normal weight as adults
Overgrazing accelerating soil erosion in northern Mexico
UAB research could improve the prognosis and treatment of lung cancer
Mathematicians find way to improve medical scans
Daytime sleep improves memory consolidation
Bacterial infections in premature babies more common than previously realized
Smallpox vaccine alternative identified
Progeny of blind cavefish can regain their sight
Children with high nitric oxide levels may still breathe easy
More sun exposure may be good for some people
Physically active teens less likely to become overweight as young adults
Social standing may be linked to body mass index in teen girls
Disordered eating less common among teen girls who regularly eat family meals
FDA warnings affected prescriptions of antidepressants to youth
Removing thimerosal from vaccines did not reduce autism cases in California
Extreme stress reactions to terrorist attacks associated with subsequent heart problems
January 07, 2008
Medical breakthrough for organ transplants and cardiovascular diseases by Flemish researchers
UCLA scientists restore walking after spinal cord injury
Study of sugars on cell surface identifies key factor in flu infection
MIT finds key to avian flu in humans
Assembling the jigsaw puzzle of drug addiction
Research by Case School of Engineering professors, VA collaborators earn cover of prestigious science publication
Contact lenses purchased over Internet may place individuals at risk for harmful eyecare practices
Researchers Uncover Key Trigger for Potent Cancer-Fighting Marine Product
Worth a thousand words: Hopkins researchers paint picture of cancer-promoting culprit
New route for heredity bypasses DNA
How to imbue products with symbolic meaning
LSU and Ohio State Battle on Football Field, Collaborate in Research Field
Heart patients find education programs lead to better health
Osteoarthritis risk linked to finger length ratio
January 04, 2008
UO plays key role in LIGO's new view of a cosmic event
Mom's obesity during conception phase may set the stage for offspring's obesity risk
Researchers use neuroimaging to study ESP
Human hormone blocker found to help prevent obesity and diabetes: study
U of M physicist reads the history of the solar system in grains of comet dust
First-ever study to link increased mortality specifically to carbon dioxide emissions
Novel anticancer strategy moves from laboratory to clinic
Red dust in planet-forming disk may harbor precursors to life
Biomedical Engineering Study Demonstrates the Healing Value of Magnets
Thyroid treatment no 'quick fix' for weight loss in children
Smithsonian scientists highlight environmental impacts of biofuels
Smell-wars between butterflies and ants
Earthquake 'memory' could spur aftershocks
Novel mechanism for long-term learning identified by Carnegie Mellon researchers
Gene dose affects tumor growth
Bright light therapy eases bipolar depression for some
North Atlantic warming tied to natural variability; but global warming may be at play elsewhere
Shape-memory polymers designed for biomedical applications
A crystal that nature may have missed
US presidential candidates and their views on scientific issues
Plate tectonics may take a break
The dopamine transporter gene influences alcohol withdrawal seizures
Inside college parties: surprising findings about drinking behavior
Children are introduced to sipping and tasting alcohol in the home
2 explosive evolutionary events shaped early history of multicellular life
January 03, 2008
Life at the jolt
Catheter chaos: Hospitals lag in preventing common infection
Scripps Research Scientists Discover Remarkable Editing System For Protein Production
First autism prevention study launched by University of Washington
Insect attack may have finished off dinosaurs
Obesity linked to decreased seatbelt use
Protein a possible key to allergy and asthma control
Protein a possible key to allergy and asthma control
National Nanotechnology Initiative releases new strategic plan
Carnegie Mellon study identifies where thoughts of familiar objects occur inside the human brain
Older surgical patients at greater risk for developing cognitive problems
Scientists find missing evolutionary link using tiny fungus crystal
White Dwarf Pulses Like a Pulsar
Smaller is Stronger - Now Scientists Know Why
Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides forum for debate about capital punishment
Smoking rate among New York City teens was lowest on record in 2007
Purdue wind tunnel key for 'hypersonic vehicles,' future space planes
Protein's New Role Discovered in Autoimmune Disease
Winemaking waste proves effective against disease-causing bacteria in early studies
Researchers seek to make cavity-causing bacteria self-destruct
Jefferson scientists studying the effects of high-dose vitamin C on non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients
Vitamin D2 is as effective as vitamin D3 in maintaining concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Oral osteoporosis meds appear to reduce the risk of jaw degradation
'Electronic switch' opens doors in rheumatoid joints
HIV isolate from Kenya provides clues for vaccine design
Multiple species of bacteria may cause trachoma: Implications for treatment
Research explores role of hydrogen peroxide in cell health
Carbon sink capacity in northern forests reduced by global warming
For hospital patients, defibrillation delays mean lower survival
Daily alcohol use causes changes in sexual behavior, new study reveals
Language centers revealed, brain surgery refined with new mapping
How actin networks are actin'
Epilepsy and brain pathology linked together by the protein ADK
Il-22 gene delivers the goods and decreases intestinal inflammation
Cold Spring Harbor Protocols features methods for visualizing protein dynamics
Einstein researchers discover important clue to the cause of Parkinson's disease
January 02, 2008
Resilience concepts poised to aid management of coastal marine ecosystems
Insects' 'giant leap' reconstructed by founder of sociobiology
Colon cancer risk in US traced to common ancester
Evolution education is a 'must' says coalition of scientific and teaching organizations
New discovery could reduce the health risk of high-fat foods
Silence may lead to phantom noises misinterpreted as tinnitus
Tonsillectomy significantly improves quality of life in adult and pediatric patients
Research suggests new treatment suitable for all patients
'Swish-and-spit' test accurate for cancer
Drivers on cell phones clog traffic
Use of opioids for pain in ERs on the rise, but racial differences in use still exist
Study examines genetic defects linked to body abnormalities in patients with childhood cancer
Testosterone supplementation for older men appears to have limited benefit
Journal Sleep: A short-term dose of zolpidem is an effective treatment for insomnia
Undiagnosed OSA patients have altered cardiovascular responses during exercise recovery
New study in the journal Sleep finds that catathrenia can be successfully treated with CPAP
Preschoolers' nightmares less prevalent, are trait-like and associated with personality
Study: Length of children's sleep duration varies; can influence their weight, behavior
Gene variation may elevate risk of liver tumor in patients with cirrhosis
For women, marital distress means less relief from stress
Ashkenazi ovarian cancer patients with BRCA mutations live longer than those with normal gene
Jefferson scientists find protein potential drug target for treatment-resistant prostate cancer
Doctors may be giving the wrong dosage of adrenaline in an emergency because of labelling
Some antipsychotic drugs may be missing their mark
Lack of deep sleep may increase risk of type 2 diabetes
Restless legs syndrome doubles risk of stroke and heart disease
Breast cancer cells have to learn to walk before they can run
Oliguridylation-mediated histone mRNA decay
Making sense of antisense microRNAs
Lung cancer cells' survival gene seen as drug target
Two Genes Are Important Key to Regulating Immune Response
Eltrombopag Effective for Hepatitis C Patients With Low Blood-Platelet Counts
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