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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines July 2008
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July 30, 2008
Drinking in excess associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome
Protein made by fat cells may increase risk of heart attack in older adults
Fat around the heart may increase risk of heart attacks
UCSF researchers identify virus behind mysterious parrot disease
New disease-fighting nanoparticles look like miniature pastries
Scientists determine strength of 'liquid smoke'
Mucous breakthrough in mice holds promise for cystic fibrosis
Preterm birth contributes to growing number of infant deaths
Improved estrogen reception may sharpen fuzzy memory
Searching for shut eye: Penn study identifies possible sleep gene
Carnegie Mellon researcher says China's export trade impacts climate
Most generalists reluctant to provide primary care for young adults with chronic illness
Women end up less happy than men
Killer pulses help characterize special surfaces
Findings on bladder-brain link may point to better treatments for problems in sleep, attention
Caltech astronomers describe the bar scene at the beginning of the universe
Researchers discover cell's 'quality control' mechanism
Note to people with scarred and stiffened lungs: Monitor your sleep before severe fatigue sets in
U of M researchers find cerebral malaria may be a major cause of brain injury in African children
Ante-partum bed rest moms get active in Case Western Reserve University study
N.Y. Research Team Discovers How Antidepressants and Cocaine Interact with Brain Cell Targets
Obesity predisposition traced to the brain's reward system
Alzheimer's disease patients show improvement in trial of new drug
Acidification of the sea hampers reproduction of marine species
Europe and Japan join forces to map out future of intelligent robots
Frankincense provides relief to arthritis sufferers
Digestive specialists freeze out esophagus cancer with new therapy
Nanoparticles + light = dead tumor cells
Evolution of skull and mandible shape in cats
Fish with temperature-dependent sex determination face global warming
Gaining advantages from childhood experience
Jackson Laboratory scientists announce mouse sperm cryopreservation breakthrough
Aging impairs the 'replay' of memories during sleep
UF study: Isthmus of Panama formed as result of plate tectonics
July 29, 2008
Bariatric patients have 65% lower chance of complications at top hospitals: HealthGrades study
UT Southwestern digestive specialists freeze out esophagus cancer with new therapy
New study finds smoking predicts increased stroke risk for your spouse
New study finds healthy children of Alzheimer patients show early brain changes
UT Knoxville professor finds unexpected key to flowering plants' diversity
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia leads research into robotic surgery for kidney cancer
Argonne scientists discover new class of glassy material
Researchers analyze how new anti-MRSA abtibiotics function
A bee's future as queen or worker may rest with parasitic fly
Newly discovered monkey is threatened with extinction
Study examines prevalence of hearing loss in the US
Dietary factors appear to be associated with diabetes risk
Current exercise recommendations may not be sufficient for overweight women to sustain weight loss
Symbiotic microbes induce profound genetic changes in their hosts
Protein plays Jekyll and Hyde role in Lou Gehrig's disease
Golden Scales: Nanoscale Mass Sensor from Berkeley Can Be Used to Weigh Individual Atoms and Molecules
Study Suggests 86 Percent of Americans Could be Overweight or Obese by 2030
Gallbladder removed without external incisions
Thyrotropin levels associated with Alzheimer's disease risk in women
Compound that helps rice grow reduces nerve, vascular damage from diabetes
Inheritance of hormonal disorder marked by excessive insulin in daughters
Newly discovered proteins in seminal fluid may affect odds of producing offspring
Caltech bioengineers develop 'microscope on a chip'
Study links soft drinks and fruit drinks with risk for diabetes in African-American women
Hypnosis shown to reduce symptoms of dementia
Birdsong not just for the birds
Foods high in conjugated linoleic acids can enrich breast milk
Erectile dysfunction drugs allowed more chemotherapy to reach brain tumors in laboratory study
A hormone that enhances one's memory of happy faces
Fungus Foot Baths Could Save Bees
Snapshot of past climate reveals no ice in Antarctica millions of years ago
July 28, 2008
Princeton scientists spy an electron dance
Scientists demonstrate highly directional semiconductor lasers
Angiotensin receptor blockers are lower incidence, progression of Alzheimer's disease
New research on pre-eclampsia in mice may have important implications for humans
Prevalence of dementia in the developing world underestimated
Bacteria reveal secret of adaptation at Evolution Canyon
Francisella tularensis: Stopping a biological weapon
Defining DNA differences to track and tackle typhoid
Hip bone density helps predict breast cancer risk
Prostate cancer patients undergoing hormone therapy may experience cognitive effects
University of Minnesota researchers map out America's deadliest roads
Confidence a key to recent economic initiatives, U. of I. expert says
Limits on futures trading could boost gas prices, expert says
New study spotlights National Institutes of Health grant outcomes for clinical research
University of Pennsylvania Researchers Demonstrate a Flexible, One-Step Assembly of Nanoscale Structures
Antimicrobial Sutures Reduce Infections in Brain Shunt Surgery, Study Finds
ASGE issues guidelines on the role of endoscopy in the bariatric surgery patient
COROT finds exoplanet orbiting Sun-like star
Mustard - hot stuff for natural pest control
Rising energy, food prices major threats to wetlands as farmers eye new areas for crops
Uncertain future for elephants of Thailand
Joy Luck Club: The health benefits of daughters-in-law
Imiquimod, an immune response modifier, is dependent on the OGF-OGFr signaling pathway
The Lightness of Electrons in a Twisting Metal Crystal
NIDDK Publishes a Strategic Plan for Research into Benign Prostate Disease
Anti-HIV Therapy Boosts Life Expectancy
July 25, 2008
Researchers disprove long-standing belief about HIV treatment
Mindfulness meditation slows progression of HIV, study shows
Yale study shows why cigarette smoke makes flu, other viral infections worse
Make your own microfluidic device with new kit from U-M
Researchers identify gene responsible for rare childhood disease
Scientists break record by finding northernmost hydrothermal vent field
Energy Drinks Linked to Risk-Taking Behaviors Among College Students
Adult stem cells activated in mammalian brain
Early cessation of breastfeeding by HIV+ women in poor countries and child survival
CMV infections affect more than just patients with compromised immune systems, researchers find
Region hit hard by 1993 floods showed economic resiliency, study indicates
UC Santa Barbara chemist goes nano with CoQ10
Telescope embedded in glasses lens promises to make driving easier for visually impaired
Novel structure proteins could play a role in apoptosis
Mate or hibernate? That's the question worm pheromones answer
Hubble finds large sample of very distant galaxies
Study Shows Residents May Benefit Most From Time in the Clinic
Consortium develops new method to manipulate genetic material
Why play a losing game? Study uncovers why low-income people buy lottery tickets
Hyperactive immune resistance brings blindness in old age
Accretion Discs Show Their True Colours
Neurotherapeutics presents special issue on new treatments for Alzheimer's disease
Limiting fructose may boost weight loss, researcher reports
Giving an additional early vaccination may reduce measles outbreaks
Genetic mutation identified for eye complaint
Gummy bears that fight plaque
Scientists solve 30-year-old aurora borealis mystery
Circadian rhythm-metabolism link discovered
A new cellular pathway linked to cancer is identified by NYU researchers
The quiet explosion
New study of gene evolution could lead to better understanding of neurodegenerative disease
July 24, 2008
Limiting fructose may boost weight loss, UT Southwestern researcher reports
Effect of microstructure on the coercivity of HDDR Nd-Fe-B permanent magnetic alloy
Study shows emergency physicians have good first instincts in diagnosing heart attacks
Cow power could generate electricity for millions
Transcending Boundaries
Parasites Outweigh Predators in Pacific Coast Estuaries
NIST trumps the clumps: Making biologic drugs safer
Slippery customer: A greener antiwear additive for engine oils
NIST membrane model may unlock secrets of early-stage Alzheimer's
Cool! Nanoparticle research points to energy savings
Polarizing filter allows astronomers to see disks surrounding black holes
Study shows parasites outweigh predators
Exercise could be the heart's fountain of youth
Study suggests human visual system could make powerful computer
Costs of climate change, state-by-state: Billions, says UMD
Sex and lifespan linked in worms: a family of sugar-like molecules controls both
1 missing gene leads to fruitless mating rituals
Want a reason to love your lower belly fat? It's rich in stem cells
New study finds advanced liver cancer patients live longer by taking anti-cancer drug sorafenib
Autism's social struggles due to disrupted communication networks in brain
Amazon outflow is found to power ocean capture of carbon dioxide
Why eating less can help the environment
Licking your wounds: Scientists isolate compound in human saliva that speeds wound healing
Air Quality Forecasts for China
No justification for denying obese patients knee replacements
You're more likely to do sport if you are white, middle class, and middle-aged
Biofilms use chemical weapons
'Nanonet' circuits closer to making flexible electronics reality
'Statins' linked to improved survival in kidney transplant recipients
Soy foods are associated with lower sperm concentrations
Patient privacy assured by electronic censor
Building a better telecom system
Toxic chemicals found in common scented laundry products, air fresheners
Making Patients Move Requires the Right Exercise Advice
Study predicts crop-production costs will jump dramatically in 2009
July 23, 2008
Nanotech: A regulatory blueprint for the next administration
Security flaws in online banking sites found to be widespread
Cancer drug delivery research at Case Western Reserve University cuts time from days to hours
Robot playmates may help children with autism
New Guidelines for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scientists Test System to Forecast Flash Floods along Colorado's Front Range
New Chlorine-Tolerant, Desalination Membrane Hopes to Boost Access to Clean Water
Sugar study is sweetener for stem cell science
Identification of protein able to stimulate production of T-cells
Checking more lymph nodes linked to cancer patient survival
How carrots help us see the color orange
Pandemic flu: Most nursing homes don't have a plan
Outflow from World's Largest River - the Amazon - Powers Atlantic Ocean Carbon
Bovine tuberculosis in wildlife threatens endangered lynx and cattle health
Study suggests past climate changes may have promoted the formation of new species in the Amazon
Does too much sun cause melanoma?
Drug abuse accounts for a third of the deaths behind Scotland's higher mortality rate
Mars Sample Return: bridging robotic and human exploration
Scientists find new clues to explain Amazonian biodiversity
Biology enters 'The Matrix' through new computer language
Unique fossil discovery shows Antarctic was once much warmer
No need for gene screens in breast cancer families
Heart disease is linked to worse mental processes that, in turn, predict the onset of dementia
Small birth size linked to changes in the cardiovascular system that predispose to later disease
'Stuffy nose' mouse: A promise to help treat 31 million with sinusitis
Age-old magic tricks can provide clues for modern science
Tuberculosis presents major challenges to HIV treatment in developing countries
Study helps identify which populations of foreign-born persons living in US at higher risk of TB
Action needed now for Minnesota to reach goals in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2015
Use of sildenafil associated with improvement in antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction in women
Parasitic worm infections increase susceptibility to AIDS viruses
July 22, 2008
New population of highly threatened greater bamboo lemur found in Madagascar
Over-the-counter anesthetic gel puts the squeeze on mammogram pain
Minimally invasive treatment improves male fertility
MIT researchers offer glimpse of rare mutant cells
Once suspect protein found to promote DNA repair, prevent cancer
Viral recombination another way HIV fools the immune system
Outdoor enthusiasts scaring off native carnivores in parks
Researchers probe geographical ties to ALS cases among 1991 Gulf War veterans
Scientists identify how gastric reflux may trigger asthma
Study outlines measures to limit effects of pandemic flu on nursing homes
Caltech scientists offer new explanation for monsoon development
Cranberry juice creates energy barrier that keeps bacteria away from cells, study shows
Scientists figure out how the immune system and brain communicate to control disease
Exotic Materials Using Neptunium, Plutonium Provide Insight into Superconductivity
Chinese earthquake provides lessons for future
A virtual toothache helps student dentists
New evidence of battle between humans and ancient virus
Tongue Drive Technology
Gene panel predicts lung cancer survival, study finds
Beijing pollution may trigger heart attacks, strokes
Nanotechnology: Learning from past mistakes
Malaria Millennium Development Goal 'unlikely to be met'
Carbon dioxide laser resurfacing may reduce wrinkles over long term
Cancer centers and high-volume hospitals may examine more lymph nodes in cancer patients
Memory impairment associated with sound processing disorder
Scripps study sets high economic value on threatened Mexican mangroves
Amazon powers tropical ocean's carbon sink
Plants make vaccine for treating type of cancer in Stanford study
Study Shows Promising Results in Deep Brain Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Mangroves key to saving lives
Blood-related genetic mechanisms found important in Parkinson's disease
Researchers find key to saving the world's lakes
MIT identifies cells for spinal-cord repair
Older liver donors not associated with negative outcomes in transplant recipients with hepatitis C
Study examines motivations for tattoo removal
Microbes beneath sea floor genetically distinct
Milestone for cannabinoid MS study
July 21, 2008
Massive greenhouse gases may be released as destruction, drying of world wetlands worsens: UN
Still puzzling: Best care for the frail and elderly with coronary artery disease
PCI preference -- will that be an arm or a leg?
Averting postsurgical infections in kids: Give antibiotics within hour before first incision
Discovery of a mechanism that regulates cell movement
Class of antibiotics can enhance gene-silencing tool
Stem cell chicken and egg debate moves to unlikely arena: the testes
Nature publishes new evidence about the deep biosphere written by biogeoscientists
Predicting acute GVHD by gene expression could improve liver stem cell transplant outcomes
A dash of lime -- a new twist that may cut CO2 levels back to pre-industrial levels
iTunes allows radiologists to save, sort and search personal learning files
CSHL scientists correlate enzyme expression levels with chemotherapy drug response
HIV conquers immune system faster than previously realized
Saharan dust storms sustain life in Atlantic Ocean
The International Space Station, a test-bed for future space exploration
Researchers grow human blood vessels in mice from adult progenitor cells
Standards in stem cell research
Loud music can make you drink more, in less time, in a bar
Water-diffusion technology identifies brain regions damaged by prenatal alcohol exposure
Prenatal drinking, environmental enrichment: effects on neurotrophins are independent of each other
Coffee and cigarette consumption are high among AA attendees
New indicator uncovered that can predict coral health
A viral cloaking device
Calcium may be the key to understanding Alzheimer's disease
Bullying-suicide link explored in new study by researchers at Yale
Study Shows Cost-Effectiveness of 64-Slice CT Scanner in Emergency Department Chest Pain Patients
Lionfish decimating tropical fish populations, threaten coral reefs
Complex questions asked by defense lawyers linked to convictions in child abuse trials
"Nanosculpture" Could Enable New Types of Heat Pumps and Energy Converters
Study: Migrant laborers valuable to horticulture industry
Good breeding increases shelf life
Digital cameras, remote satellites measure crop water demand
Closing the hydrogen economic loop
July 17, 2008
Asthma and other allergies tied to absence of specialized cells
Largest review of office-based plastic surgery confirms safety in accredited facilities
Tips on how to build a better home for biological parts
New Findings Show Diverse, Wet Environments on Ancient Mars
Ouch! Taking a Shot at Plague: Vaccine Offers Hope for Endangered Ferrets in Plague Outbreak
Booster vaccination may help with possible future avian influenza pandemic
MDCT, virtual gastroscopy and MPR images differentiate malignant and benign gastric ulcers
Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss
New Approach Sheds Light on Ways Circadian Disruption Affects Human Health
People only eat 1 when the chips are brown
New research from Rhode Island Hospital may help predict outcomes for stomach cancer patients
Genetic cause of innate resistance to HIV/AIDS
Genetic variation increases HIV risk in Africans
After ER visit, many patients in a fog, U-M study finds
Fuel from food waste: bacteria provide power
D-cycloserine may improve behavioral therapy treatment for anxiety
First worldwide analysis of cancer survival finds wide variation between countries
Men and women may need different diets: research
Tobacco industry manipulated cigarette menthol content to recruit new smokers among young people
New protocol streamlines therapy that makes more kidney transplants possible
Brown papers reveal widespread, hardworking water on ancient Mars
NEJM: Low-fat diets not best for weight loss: New study by Ben-Gurion U. of the Negev
Drug lowers body's 'set point' to control hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients
Gene variant found in those with African ancestry increases odds of HIV infection
Spotted hyenas can increase survival rates by hunting alone
Kidney damage caused by iodinated contrast material thought to be overestimated, study shows
First human use of new device to make arrhythmia treatment safer
A new method to weigh giant black holes
Archaeologists trace early irrigation farming in ancient Yemen
Teen smokers struggle to kick the habit; most want to quit and can't
Can you be born a couch potato?
July 16, 2008
Researchers discover link between organ transplantation and increased cancer risk
Reconstruction the brain morphology of Homo Liujiang cranium fossil by 3-D CT
Vitamin A pushes breast cancer to form blood vessel cells
UT Pathologists Believe They Have Pinpointed Achilles Heel of HIV
Dartmouth researchers discover gene signatures for scleroderma
Study: Future snowmelt in West twice as early as expected; threatens ecosystems and water reserves
Scattered nature of Wisconsin's woodlands could complicate forests' response to climate change
For toy-like NASA robots in Arctic, ice research is child's play
Regular walking nearly halves elderly disability risk
Scientists close in on source of X-rays in lightning
Scientists demonstrate means of reducing Alzheimer's-like plaques in fly brain
Gaining ground on sickle cell disease
Caltech and UNC research finds further evidence for genetic contribution to autism
Pollination Habits of Endangered Texas Rice Revealed to Help Its Preservation
Newly described 'dragon' protein could be key to bird flu cure
'Smothered' genes combine with mutations to yield poor outcome in cancer patients
Freeing light shines promise on energy-efficient lighting
Men and women are programmed differently when it comes to temptation: McGill researchers
NOAA and Louisiana scientists predict largest Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' on record
Y chromosome study sheds light on Athapaskan migration to southwest US
LSUHSC study finds high-dose HBO2 therapy extends survival window after cardiopulmonary arrest
Turning on hormone tap could aid osteoporosis fight
Researchers generate hydrogen without the carbon footprint
Touch Can Trump Taste, According to New Retail Research from Rutgers School of Business
Bees go 'off-color' when they are sickly
Kidney transplants less successful at night
Low-sodium advice for asthmatics should be taken with a pinch of salt
The emerging story of plant roots
Diabetes could be a hidden condition for heart disease patients
Tunguska catastrophe: Evidence of acid rain supports meteorite theory
The exotic side of veterinary science
Possible link found between x-rays and prostate cancer
Improving understanding of cell behaviour in breast cancer
Environmental pollutant has sex-skewing effect
The university of the future
Corneal transplant technique shows promise in children
New study replicates association between genetic variation and antidepressant treatment response
Culture and depression
July 11, 2008
Children are naturally prone to be empathic and moral
Identifying and disrupting key elements of malaria's 'sticky sack' adhesion strategy
Research team draws 150-meter ice core from McCall Glacier
UCSB researcher leads worldwide study on marine fossil diversity
Stanford researchers take first look at working muscle fiber
Wasps and Bumble Bees Heat Up, Fly Faster With Protein-Rich Food
Nano-sized Electronic Circuit Promises Bright View of Early Universe
Researchers design model for automated, wearable artificial kidney
Researchers distinguish waves from mine collapses from other seismic activities
A Colorful Approach to Solar Energy
Link shown between thunderstorms and asthma attacks in metro Atlanta area
Projected California warming promises cycle of more heat waves, energy use for next century
UGA researchers discover mechanism that explains how cancer enzyme winds up on ends of chromosomes
Mobilizing white blood cells to the lung: New discovery could lead to an improved influenza vaccine
Researchers catch ion channels in their opening act
Good News about $4 Gas? Fewer Traffic Deaths
Wilkins Ice Shelf hanging by its last thread
Novel approach may protect against heart attack injury
Researchers detect fake art from originals
Wake-up call: Draft security pub looks at cell phones, PDAs
NIST assists in solar stake-out to improve space weather forecasts
Toothpick: New molecular tag IDs bone and tooth minerals
Integrated tube cap design simplifies access to medication
Let's talk about sex -- helping parents raise sexually healthy young people
Risk of gall bladder disease with HRT patches lower than with HRT pills
Researchers crack final part of the immune system code
RNA emerges from DNA's shadow
Multitasking nanotechnology
Retina transplants show promise in patients with retinal degeneration
Zooming in on genetic shuffling
Discovery of the source of the most common meteorites
July 10, 2008
Prostate cancer vaccines more effective with hormone therapy
Cadaver tissue fails nearly 25 percent of the time in young ACL reconstructions
Cool, air blown under football shoulder pads reduces body temperature and heart rate, research finds
Men and women with history of concussion mend differently, study finds
Molecular motor works by detecting minute changes in force
Chest Pain Center Accreditation Linked with Better Outcomes in Heart Attack Patients
Gene therapy research in developing world raises ethical red flags: experts
Some drugs increase risk of falling: UNC researchers
A stress meter for fault zones
Long-term care fraught with uncertainties for elderly baby boomers
How will the Arctic sea ice cover develop this summer?
A world novelty for an improved tsunami early warning
Big brains arose twice in higher primates
NJIT architect professor advocates best-building practices for high wind regions
NOAA and partners to survey German subs sunk off North Carolina during World War II
Aerosol toxins from red tides may cause long-term health threat
Money Makes the Heart Grow Less Fond ... but More Hardworking
Depression after stroke: a neglected problem
Vaccinated infants well protected against severe pneumococcal infection in Norway
HIV prevention researchers to compare common ARV as a pill and vaginal gel in unique study
Fruit fly gene study could yield new flu treatments
Kidney disease linked to lower medication use after heart attack
Discovery of key malaria proteins could mean sticky end for parasite
Room temperature superconductivity
Mayo Clinic spearheads research to discover unsuspected gene for atrial fibrillation
Ionophore reverses Alzheimer's within days in mouse models
Controlling the Size of Nanoclusters: First Step in Making New Catalysts
Scripps research scientists reveal key structure from ebola virus
July 09, 2008
Nanotechnology oversight: An agenda for the new administration
Diabetes linked to male infertility; excess sugars in the body have direct effect on sperm quality
Human embryonic stem cells developed from 4-cell embryo; world first may lessen ethical concerns
Hepatitis C virus may need enzyme's help to cause liver disease
The Internet, alcohol and sleep
Insect warning colors aid cancer and tropical disease drug discovery
Scientists discover new reefs teeming with marine life in Brazil
Pitt-led Research Provides Insight Into Development of Common Congenital Circulatory Defects
How intense will storms get? New model helps answer question
Iowa State researchers study ground cover to reduce impact of biomass harvest
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News reports on novel hit-to-lead drug discovery
Myostatin inhibitors may improve recovery of wartime limb injuries
Trans-fatty acids and insulin sensitivity
Protein marker for schizophrenia risk
Study points to cocktail therapy for Alzheimer's
New study finds that some plants can adapt to widespread climate change
From foe to friend: Researchers use salmonella as a way to administer vaccines in the body
The ECNP consensus statement on bipolar depression
The first autism disease genes
Neurogenesis in the adult brain: The association with stress and depression
Can tomatoes carry the cure for Alzheimer's?
Pocket-sized magnetic resonance imaging
Alcoholism-associated molecular adaptations in brain neurocognitive circuits
Deep sequencing study reveals new insights into human transcriptome
Orange County research program aims to improve severe trauma survival rates
Fish oil and red yeast rice studied for lowering blood cholesterol
Antidepressants in suicide prevention
Improving Swine Waste Fertilizer
Duckweed genome sequencing has global implications
Crop Management: How Small Do We Go?
Research helps understand factors that influence efficiency of organic-based devices
UNC study ties ending moderate drinking to depression
Study finds that significant proportion of men told wife's cancer was incurable late or not at all
Self-moisturizing contact lenses, naturally
Patients unaware of link between smoking and bladder cancer
Size of a woman's uterus can predict whether she is at risk of having very premature twins after IVF
Obese men have less semen, more sperm abnormalities, and should lose weight before trying for a baby
Does a gene variant make women more prone to alcoholism?
July 08, 2008
Embryo biopsy does not affect early growth and risk of congenital malformations in PGD/PGS babies
IVF does not increase risk of developmental disorders in children
Children born from frozen embryos weigh more and do better than those born after fresh transfer
Kaiser Permanente study finds keeping a food diary doubles diet weight loss
Baseball diamonds: the lefthander's best friend
Incentives for carbon sequestration may not protect species
Study: Perception of hole size influenced by performance
Species Diversity Less Dramatic Than Believed
Researchers reveal types of genes necessary for brain development
Birds migrate together at night in dispersed flocks, new study indicates
NYC first: Complex aneurysm treated using new fenestrated endograft stent
Political borders, health-care issues complicate pandemic planning
Schizophrenia linked to dysfunction in molecular brain pathway activated by marijuana
98 percent of elective mastectomy patients would have reconstruction again, says ASPS study
Smithsonian coral biodiversity survey of Panama's Pearl Islands
National Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends increased adolescent immunization
Children born after donor insemination should be told as soon as possible about their conception
NOAA report states half of US coral reefs in 'poor' or 'fair' condition
European league-tables for antibiotic resistance revealed
Pregnancy alone is not associated with increased risk for mental disorders
Some antidepressants associated with gastrointestinal bleeding
Birth attendant and maternal hand-washing associated with reduced newborn death rate
Relationship violence appears common among college students
Child care factors associated with weight gain in infancy
Whales and dolphins influence new wind turbine design
Protein thought to promote cancer instead functions as a tumor suppressor, researchers report
Review article provides tools for the Rosaceae genomics community
Disruption of blood sugar levels after heart surgery is common
Overweight, insulin resistant women at greater risk of advanced breast cancer diagnosis, says study
Finding suggests novel ways to boost vaccination or natural defenses
Fertility treatment in developing countries; a cycle of IVF for less than $200
Should embryos with a hereditary disorder be transferred if no unaffected embryos are available?
Parents of twins report more mental health symptoms than parents of singletons
New ovarian stimulation technique offers more cancer patients the chance to preserve their fertility
Surprisingly rapid changes in the Earth's core discovered
Creating a new approach to archiving human genetic information
July 07, 2008
Note to pediatricians: Taper meds in kids with stable asthma
News from Cancer: Risk factors for deadly form of lymphoma
Newborn vitamin A reduces infant mortality
Innovative program focuses on improved care for children with ADHD
Geisinger study: PTSD causes early death from heart disease
Researchers identify cancer preventive properties in common vitamin supplement
Geologists study China earthquake for glimpse into future
Surrogacy still stigmatized, though attitudes changing among younger women
Couples with fertility problems where the man is over 35 have increased difficulty in conceiving
Slow exercise (not fast) is better for menopausal women
Study shows rise in Cornwall's dolphin, whale and porpoise deaths
Aggressive treatment of childhood eczema could help prevent asthma, says new study
UT Southwestern researchers identify new targets for RNAs that regulate genes
Counting tumor cells in blood predicts treatment benefit in prostate cancer
Treatment delays result in poor outcomes for men with breast cancer
Prevalence of religious congregations affects mortality rates
Scientists set out to measure how we perceive naturalness
Rubber 'snake' could help wave power get a bite of the energy market
Statins have unexpected effect on pool of powerful brain cells
New treatment approach promising for lymphoma patients in the developing world
Want to fly? Don't copy the birds and the bees
Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries
New therapeutic options for diabetes-related tissue injury
Novel hydrogel systems for dentin regeneration
Mother's vitamin D status during pregnancy will affect her baby's dental health
UCLA researchers clarify function of glucose transport molecule
New study points to agriculture in frog sexual abnormalities
Visualizing atomic-scale acoustic wavesin nanostructures
Species Have Come and Gone at Different Rates than Previously Believed
Accord on core competency, standards and quality assurance in health promotion and education
In Unique Stellar Laboratory, Einstein's Theory Passes Strict, New Test
Radicals Shake Up Molecules in a Tug o' War
'Smart' materials get smarter with ability to better control shape and size
Extended cyclone relief efforts aided from space
Woman aquires new accent after stroke
Disclosing violence to primary care or obestetrics/gynecology physicians most beneficial
Geologists push back date basins formed, supporting frozen Earth theory
Volcanic Activity Shaped Mercury After All
A baby's smile is a natural high
July 02, 2008
Major rise in Caesarean sections linked to impaired womb function with age
ETH Zurich and IBM improve diagnosis of osteoporosis
Small protein may have big role in making more bone and less fat
Best treatment for MS may depend on disease subtype
Penn animal study identifies new DNA weapon against avian flu
New paper offers insights into 'blinking' phenomena
Patriotic new lilacs introduced
Weekends slow weight loss, researchers find
UC Research Shows Employer-Based Weight Loss Programs Are Helpful
Effects of Healing Touch Therapy Being Studied
Where Is Your Soil Water? Crop Yield Has the Answer
Pesticides Persist in Ground Water
Taking action against hospital acquired infection
Mobile users make same mistakes as disabled PC users
Shrinking carbon footprints
Researchers coat titanium with polymer to improve integration of joint replacements
Toys and technology for rehabilitation in cerebral palsy patients
'Hibernation-on-demand' drug significantly improves survival after extreme blood loss
Fungi the cause of many outbreaks of disease but mostly ignored
Pediatric researchers find possible 'master switch' gene in juvenile arthritis
Footrot vaccine closer than ever
The benefits of green tea in reducing an important risk factor for heart disease
'Multi-target' immune therapy improves outcomes of severe lupus nephritis
Asthma risk increases in children treated for HIV
A bitter pill to swallow
New oral angiogenesis inhibitor offers potential nontoxic therapy for a wide range of cancers
Crossed (Evolutionary) Signals?
Gender Differences And Heart Disease
Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Balanced Nutrition Saves Lives
Erectile dysfunction lower in men who have intercourse more often
Archaeologists find silos and administration center from early Egyptian city
Does this make me look fat?
July 01, 2008
Super atoms turn the periodic table upside down
Special topics in environmental mechanics
Post-exercise caffeine helps muscles refuel
Resuscitation technique after brain injury may do more harm than good
Do the hyper-coordinate planar transition metal atoms exist?
Human influences challenge penguin populations
Spiritual effects of hallucinogens persist, Johns Hopkins researchers report
Flaws in the barcoded technology used to reduce medication administration errors identified
Violence declines with medication use in some with schizophrenia
Penguins setting off sirens over health of world's oceans
Minimum drinking age of 21 saves lives
New 'everyday cognition' scale tracks how older adults function in daily life
Predicting TB outbreaks based on the first 2 cases
Plants in the fourth dimension
Finding that could shed light on 'golden staph,' candida and allergies
UTSA/UTHSCSA publish results on bio-threat agent
What works to prevent HIV among heterosexual African-Americans?
Physicists create millimeter-sized 'Bohr atom'
Southern farmers realize profits from highbush blueberries
Lasers, Software and the Devil's Slide
Zinc finger proteins put personalized HIV therapy within reach
Metals Shape Up with a Little Help from Friends
China quake rare and unexpected, says new MIT study
Migraine mutations reveal clues to biological basis of disorder
Despite Frustrations, Americans Are Pretty Darned Happy
New Electrostatic-based DNA Microarray Technique Could Revolutionize Medical Diagnostics
Invisible waves shape continental slope
A bright future for plastics -- robot 'skin,' flexible laptops and electric posters
From beach to backyard, caution can reduce firepit burns
Achieving top grades in science subjects more difficult, proves research
Integrins as receptors give insight into rotavirus and diarrhea
Happiness is rising around the world: U-M study
New technology may help Olympic sailing
Watermelon May Have Viagra-Effect
The perils of overconfidence
Unheard of life history for a vertebrate
Researchers link early stem cell mutation to autism
Tree-Killing Fungus Officially Named by Scientists
Sunburn alert: UVB does more damage to DNA than UVA
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