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June 30, 2008
Stillbirths, infant deaths lead to anxiety, guilt and stress among obstetricians
Heavy birthweight increases risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
More severe bone infections, health complications in children linked to MRSA, researchers find
Tongue Drive system lets persons with disabilities operate powered wheelchairs, computers
Limit sucrose as painkiller for newborns
A single mechanism for hypertension, insulin resistance and immune suppression
Cellular self-eating promotes pancreatitis
New efficiency benchmark for dye-sensitized solar cells
Doubling of sexually transmitted infections among over-45s in under a decade
Heavy birthweight babies twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis
UK and US guidelines on kids' physical activity levels need rethinking
Bee disease a mystery
International team identifies 21 new genetic risk factors for Crohn's disease
UIC researchers make promising finding in severe lung disease
Complexity of Crohn's disease revealed as 'gene' count tops 30
The 21st century tomato
UC Davis research could lead to no scent, no sex for the Japanese beetle
Animal study suggests inadequate sleep may exacerbate cellular aging in the elderly
The good and the bad of a potential Alzheimer's target
Passports for penguins
Standards set for energy-conserving LED lighting
Oxygen ions for fuel cells get loose at low(er) temperatures
McGill researchers overcome chemotherapy resistance in the lab
Ancient Oak Trees Help Reduce Global Warming, MU Study Finds
Mechanism and function of humor identified by new evolutionary theory
Prebiotic potential of almonds
Unravelling the 'inconvenient truth' of glacier movement
Sexual violence study finds NY teens victimized at rate higher than national average
UCSB professor's paper on safety of large hadron collider to be published in Physical Review D
Growth hormone's link to starvation may be clue to increasing life span, researchers find
Evolution of fruit size in tomato
NYU, Rutgers study shows how using mental strategies can alter the brain's reward circuitry
Homosexual behavior due to genetics and environmental factors
Drought tolerance in potatoes
OptiNose presents data on highly effective migraine treatment
Cancer 'cure' in mice to be tested in humans
Genome communication
Early origins of maize in Mexico
Climate change causing significant shift in composition of coastal fish communities
SOHO discovers its 1500th comet
June 26, 2008
Researchers identify promising cancer drug target in prostate tumors
New study examines the validity of epo testing
Scientists find how neural activity spurs blood flow in the brain
New clinical trial for patients with asbestos-associated lung cancer
Faulty DNA repair could be a risk factor for lung cancer in nonsmokers
Elevated biomarkers predict risk for prostate cancer recurrence
Study suggests a little milk could go a long way for your heart
Weizmann Institute scientists discover how an injured embryo can regenerate itself
New system devised to guide doctors treating patients with symptomatic myocardial bridging
Study links gastric bypass surgery to increased risk of kidney stones
Pregnancy may help protect against bladder cancer
Portable device effective in zapping away migraine pain
Seniors with type 2 diabetes may experience memory declines immediately after eating unhealthy meal
Treatment for cigarette, alcohol and drug use in pregnancy improves outcomes for mom and baby
SEX4, starch and phosphorylation
Ancient Mexican maize varieties
How to build a plant
Report - adapting farming to climate change
Online service lets blind surf the Internet from any computer, anywhere
Are you a different person when you speak a different language?
LLNL researchers peer into water in carbon nanotubes
Food Scientists Confirm the Effectiveness of Commercial Product in Killing Bacteria in Vegetable Washwater
Estimation of isolation times in the Drosophila simulans complex
Glaucoma procedure now available at Mayo Clinic aims to prevent further eye damage
Fire under the ice
Silicon photonic crystals key to optical cloaking, researchers say
Late-life remarriage: Stepfamilies make caring more complex
Air monitoring helps anticipate possible ecosystem changes
Pediatrics review of underage drinking prevention programs led by ISU's Spoth
Migrating songbirds learn survival tips on the fly
Closing the gap between fish and land animals
Geologists discover signs of volcanoes blowing their tops in the deep ocean
June 25, 2008
Cooperative system could wipe out car alarm noise
Nerve cells derived from stem cells and transplanted into mice may lead to improved brain treatments
New blood clot guidelines for pregnant women
Floridians believe global warming will have dangerous impacts on the state
Different type of colon cancer vaccine reduces disease spread, Jefferson scientists show
Our genome changes over lifetime, Johns Hopkins experts say
Climate change could severely impact California's unique native plants
Millennials' medspa influence
Extreme weather events can unleash a 'perfect storm' of infectious diseases, research study says
Blue light used to harden tooth fillings stunts tumor growth
New cardiovascular score developed to improve heart attack and stroke detection
Researchers develop neural implant that learns with the brain
Pitt Team Receives $2.5 Million to Simulate and Analyze Brain, Immune System Activity and Apply Math to Medical Problems
State policies influence drug treatment programs
1 step closer to green chemistry and improved pharmaceuticals
Plastic surgeons identify hidden facial cheek fat compartments that are key to youthful appearance
Alzheimer's disease as a case of brake failure?
New report: The truth about drug innovation
Study shows high rates, rising costs of alcohol/drug disorders in hospitalized patients
The fight for the best quantum bit (qubit)
Major progress in technology needed for 25 percent renewable energy use to be affordable
Laser Surgery Probe Targets Individual Cancer Cells
Diversity among bird populations found to reduce threat of West Nile virus
Genomics of large marine animals showcased in the Biological Bulletin
Argonne's Hard X-ray Nanoprobe provides new capability to study nanoscale materials
Hebrew University study opening new route for combating viruses
Looming tropical disaster needs urgent action
UC San Diego computer scientist turns his face into a remote control
Feeding and fueling the future: the bioenergy potential of reviving abandoned agricultural land
Climate change may challenge national security, classified report warns
Kids connect alcohol odors with mom's emotions
New UGA invention effectively kills foodborne pathogens in minutes
Umbilical cord blood cell transplants may help ALS patients
Bedsharing and bassinets: 2 new studies assess the risks
Overcrowding and understaffing in hospitals increases levels of MRSA infections
Cellular annoyance
Binge drinking due to 'copying' behavior
June 24, 2008
Refusal of suicide order: Why tumor cells become resistant
Britain's last Neanderthals were more sophisticated than we thought
Study in Circulation provides detail on how low blood flow promotes vascular disease
When threatened, a few African frogs can morph toes into claws
Newly approved ocular safety methods reduce animal testing
UBC physicists develop 'impossible' technique to study and develop superconductors
University of Pennsylvania Engineers Reveal What Makes Diamonds Slippery at the Nanoscale
Scientifically valid prevention programs cut rates of juvenile delinquency
Study: Higher interstate speed limit proves safe for Indiana
Study shows single insecticide application can kill 3 cockroach generations
Database shows effects of acid rain on microorganisms in Adirondack Lakes
New ORNL process brings nanoparticles into focus
Tethered Molecules Act as Light-Driven Reversible Nanoswitches
Severe retinal hemorrhaging is linked to severe motor vehicle crashes
Certain anticancer agents could be harmful to patients with heart disease
Idle Computers Offer Hope to Solve Cancer's Mysteries Through Grid Computing Project
Automated MRI technique assists in earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis
Study Finds Men More Than Women Share Creative Work Online
Engaging teachers means engaged students
Neurological assessment of older adults: A crystal ball to the future
From the egg, baby crocodiles call to each other and to mom
Viruses hitch a ride in the cell
Study evaluates factors associated with racial disparities in colon cancer screening
Study examines prevalence of chest pain in patients 1 year after heart attack
Low vitamin D levels associated with death from cardiovascular, all causes
Subtle nervous system abnormalities appear to predict risk of death in older individuals
Crucial Factors in Lymphoma Development and Survival Discovered
Simple ultrasound exam may predict osteoporosis risk
Pharmacists as educators can improve asthma outcomes
Anti-inflammatory drug blocks brain plaques
Discovery by UC Riverside physicists could enable development of faster computers
Dry Tortugas show positive trends: Protected area slowly rebounding
Automated microfluidic device reduces time to screen small organisms for genetic studies
Life on the edge: To disperse, or become extinct?
Radio Telescopes Reveal Unseen Galactic Cannibalism
Abandoned farmlands are key to sustainable bioenergy
June 23, 2008
Sexually transmitted disease, urinary tract infections may be bad combination for birth defect Chances of gastroschisis increase fourf
Common cooking spice shows promise in combating diabetes and obesity
Elderly's restless nights helped by ancient martial art
Reliance on unverifiable observations hinders successful conservation of wildlife species
DNA study unlocks mystery to diverse traits in dogs
Stroke study reveals key target for improving treatment and suggests that Gleevec may help
New source of heart stem cells discovered
Drug reverses mental retardation caused by genetic disorder
Leukemia drug could save lives of stroke patients
Understanding the migration of cancer cells
Symptom screening plus a simple blood test improves early detection of ovarian cancer
Risk of death after cancer diagnosis; shift in stage of breast cancer diagnosis
Engineers create 3-D model to help biologists combat blue tongue virus
New paradigm for cell-specific gene delivery
Laser fluorescence could find life on Mars
National Zoo giant panda pregnancy update
Study shows that chronic grief activates pleasure areas of the brain
University of Minnesota study uncovers the educational benefits of social networking sites
Warning for Teens: Teeth and Jewelry Don't Mix
When it comes to female red squirrels, it seems any male will do
New discovery proves 'selfish gene' exists
A novel X-ray source could be brightest in the world
Researchers seek children for a study of antibiotics for a urinary tract disorder
Record boost for ATV to raise ISS orbit
Family stress and child's temper extremes contribute to anxiety and depression in children and young people
Opioids and cannabinoids influence mobility of spermatozoids
Scientists from the University of Navarra find 5 genes involved in the metastasis of breast tumours to the lung
Mental and physical exercise improves genetic mental impairment
Ocean satellite launch critical to Australian science
Battle of the bulge: Low leptin levels undermine successful weight loss
Smoking out the mediators of airway damage caused by pollutants
Mayo researchers discover how measles virus spreads (in its host)
Could new discovery about a shape-shifting protein lead to a mighty 'morpheein' bacteria fighter?
UC researchers find new ways to regulate genes, reduce heart damage
June 20, 2008
The Montreal Heart Institute presents findings on congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Weight gain within the normal range increases risk of chronic kidney disease
Absence or low function of CHFR gene in breast cells sets stage for abnormal cell division and cancer
Allergy expert has advice for flood victims
Researchers confirm benzene-like electron delocalization of important molecule
Study of marine snail leads to new insights into long-term memory
New findings on immune system in amphibians
Positive school environments can help reduce student smoking
Scientists use Iceland's genealogical database to pinpoint the heritage of a deadly disease
Yale researchers discover Legionnaire microbe's tricks
Predicting the risk of a common fungal infection after stem cell transplantation
Systems properties of insulin signaling revealed
Combining math and medicine to treat leukemia
Researchers track Lyme disease spirochetes
Greenland ice core analysis shows drastic climate change near end of last ice age
Intimate examinations should not be performed without consent
Should doctors be 'selling' drugs for the pharmaceutical industry?
Government resources urgently needed to reduce childhood injury, say experts
Researchers find an evolutionarily preserved signature in the primate brain
Scientists fix bugs in our understanding of evolution
Microscopic 'clutch' puts flagellum in neutral
Ancient fort opens new chapter in First Nations' history
Gene-expression profiling of the effects of liver toxins
New research on mutation in yeast can enhance understanding of human diseases
Weight-loss surgery can cut cancer risk
GLAST Safely in Orbit, Getting Check-ups
Math could help cure leukemia
Desert plant may hold key to surviving food shortage
Tiny refrigerator taking shape to cool future computers
Lavas from Hawaiian volcano contain fingerprint of planetary formation
June 19, 2008
Black holes have simple feeding habits
U of Minnesota professor provides in-depth analysis of Six Sigma phenomenon
Indiana U scientists uncover potential key to better drugs to fight toxoplasmosis parasite
New Cancer Treatment Targets Both Tumor Cells and Blood Vessels
Scientists discover that protons partner with neutrons more often than with other protons
Failure to bridle inflammation spurs atherosclerosis
Premiere for Europe: Jules Verne refuels the ISS
Improving understanding of cell behaviour in breast cancer
Newly Compiled Online Bee Checklist Allows Biologists To Link Important Information About All Bee Species
Psychosocial issues affect HIV/AIDS treatment outcomes: UNC researcher
Trap and zap: Harnessing the power of light to pattern surfaces on the nanoscale
Computers as safe as medical experts for prescribing blood thinning drugs
Caesarean sections associated with risk of asthma
New discoveries from Harvard and Baylor get to the heart of cardiovascular disease
Newly Born Twin Stars Are Far From Identical
Ocean temperatures and sea level increases 50 percent higher than previously estimated
Scientists may have solved an ecological riddle
Thinking ahead: Bacteria anticipate coming changes in their environment
Choice of hospital impacts outcomes for inflammatory bowel disease surgery
First gene therapy for heart failure offered at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
Minimally-invasive weight loss surgery improves health and morbidly obese teens
Ocean warming on the rise
Lifestyle can alter gene activity, lead to insulin resistance
Radiation for health
Evalve MitraClip: Clinical trial of nonsurgical repair for severe mitral valve regurgitation
Neuroscientists Show Insulin Receptor Signaling Regulates Structure and Function of Brain Circuits
Genome sequence of lancelet shows how genes quadrupled during vertebrate evolution
Active submarine volcanoes found near Fiji
Toxic to aliens -- but key to health of planet
Carnegie Mellon system estimates geographic location of photos
Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle
June 18, 2008
Effective treatment for sickle cell underused by doctors
New technology may prevent vitamin B12 deficient seniors and vegetarians from needing injections
First successful reverse vasectomy on endangered species performed at the National Zoo
UNH Researchers Test Sediment-Scrubbing Technology In Cocheco River
Radiation therapy prolongs life in men with recurrent prostate cancer
Obese women in Canada are less likely to be screened for cervical cancer
Fair and adequate reimbursement is vital to developing life-saving medical treatments
Weight loss after gastric bypass surgery may protect against infection and cancer
Laparoscopic weight-loss surgery improves health of morbidly obese teens
Scientists find potential protein biomarkers for growth hormone
Experimental anti-cancer synthetic molecule targets tumor cell growth and angiogenesis
Study shows male homosexuality can be explained through a specific model of Darwinian evolution
Falls, depression and antidepressants in later life
Infant play drives chimpanzee respiratory disease cycles
MIT researchers see alternative to common colorectal cancer drug
UT Southwestern urologists identify seven biomarkers that may help pinpoint prostate cancer recurrence
Bowel prep oral sodium phosphate equal to fasting before capsule endoscopy for obscure GI bleeding
Birds communicate reproductive success in song
Study finds quality of California preschools falls short
Effective health messages may yield vaccine compliance among ER workers
Advance towards early Alzheimer's diagnosis
Unlocking genome of world's worst insect pest
Gene variants linked to metabolic syndrome and HDL cholesterol levels
Shilatifard Lab Identifies New Role for Factor Critical to Transcription
Study indicates grape seed extract may reduce cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease
The Mystery of Mass Extinctions Is No Longer Murky
Penn researchers find key developmental pathway activates lung stem cells
People with lower incomes, lower education levels have higher death rates
Gene mutation improves leukemia drug's effect
Inherited melanoma risk: What you do know does help you
June 17, 2008
Every patient is unique: Individualized therapies for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
New study shows potential to treat or prevent viral cancers
New therapy shows promise for fighting treatment-resistant cancer cells
New molecular imaging techniques may lead to advances in disease treatment
First semiconductor-based PET scanner demonstrates potential to aid in early diagnosis of disease
New possibilities for breast cancer treatment on the horizon
New test could aid children suffering from reflux disease
Molecular imaging sheds new light on progression of Alzheimer's disease
PET imaging focuses on medication's purported ability to improve mental performance
LIAI Researchers Discover New Cellular Mechanism That Will Significantly Advance Vaccine Development
Complex Changes in the Brain's Vascular System Occur after Menopause
Immune molecule that plays a powerful role in avoiding organ rejection identified
Lower Midwest braces for flood onslaught
Lou Gehrig's protein found throughout brain, suggesting effects beyond motor neurons
Geisinger study: Inflammatory disease causes blindness
Perfecting a solar cell by adding imperfections
Did the gene for ADHD help our nomadic ancestors?
Hot flashes underreported and linked to forgetfulness
Is it time to revisit the current protein recommendations?
Mini subs to probe odd structures in BC lake
Queen's marine biologist investigates aliens beneath the waves
Neuroscientists Uncover Possible Link Between Different Forms of Epilepsy
Europe-wide investment in lipid research will help tackle disease, says new report
Developing unique brain maps to assist surgery and research
Discovery will assist treatment and research into fatal brain disorder
PET/CT scan could be valuable noninvasive tool for determining stages of ovarian cancer
Medicines derived from cannabis: a review of adverse events
A promising step towards more effective hydrogen storage
Society's attitudes have little impact on choice of sexual partner
Ability to track stem cells in tumors could advance cancer treatments
Study Underway to Find an Alternative Cure for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Hip replacement improves function, saves money, at any age
A Trio of Super-Earths
June 16, 2008
Ebb and flow of the sea drives world's big extinction events
Hunger hormone increases during stress, may have antidepressant effect
Some patients may not need insulin for long-term control of type 2 diabetes
Estrogen therapy helps or hurts the brain depending on reproductive status
Current screening test for prediabetes in children misses the diagnosis too often
How Montezuma gets his revenge
Novel model of osteosarcoma
Ancient mineral shows early Earth climate tough on continents
Emory study of syphilis bacteria yields valuable diagnostic tool
Joint distraction promotes structural repair in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis
Specific location of the TRAF1/C5 gene associated with multiple autoimmune diseases
CV risk management should be mandatory in RA and other types of inflammatory rheumatic disease
Scientists confirm that parts of earliest genetic material may have come from the stars
Wealth of genomic hotspots discovered in embryonic stem cells
Secret ingredient: nanoparticles aid bone growth
Oily fish can protect against RA, but smoking and psychosocial stress increase its risk
Less hype and more research needed into new 'superbug,' say experts
Radical reform is needed to stop the 'inhumane' practice of transplant tourism
1 patient's account of becoming a live kidney donor
Rheumatoid arthritis factors equal to cardiovascular factors in risk of severe cardiovascular events
Early life infections increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Novel DNA microarray chip predicts functional impairment and remission in rheumatoid arthritis
Precision blood pressure measurement to improve heart health
Surgeons complete the first Lap-Band weight-loss surgery in Texas using single incision as entry point
Salmonella: Trickier than we imagined
Abatacept and infliximab improve clinical response over time in methotrexate-refractory RA patients
EuroDYNA takes lid off the genome
Rheumatoid arthritis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
1 in 10 adults has a non-earlobe piercing
30 percent RA patients refractory to anti-TNFs achieve disease remission with tocilizumab plus metho
Weight gain in children has no association with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption
NASA data helps pinpoint impacted populations in disaster aftermath
Drug commonly used for alcoholism curbs urges of pathological gamblers
New molecular insight into amboebic dysentery
June 13, 2008
Even before tomato warning, many Americans lacked confidence in the food safety system
Mysterious mountain dino may be a new species
Field project seeks clues to climate change in remote atmospheric region
Roadrunner supercomputer puts research at a new scale
Computer models show major climate shift as a result of closing ozone hole
Unexpected finding of molecule's dual role in mice may open new avenue to cholesterol reduction
Cell surface receptors are all 'talk' in T cell stimulation
Membrane complexes take flight
Ancient antibody molecule offers clues to how humans evolved allergies
Road pollution blamed for higher allergy risk in kids
Serum sodium predicts mortality 10 times higher in PAH patients
Plan to conserve forests may be detrimental to other ecosystems
An unexpected link between coronavirus replication and protein secretion in infected cells
'Faulty' brain connections may be responsible for social impairments in autism
Centromeres cross over, a lot
Tests show LLNL detection instrument can monitor the air for all major terrorist threat substances
New research shows how aging brain brings a healthy dose of perspective
Field Project Seeks Clues to Climate Change in Remote Atmospheric Region
'Nanoglassblowing' seen as boon to study of individual molecules
Microwave synthesis connects with the (quantum) dots
NIST chemists get scoop on crude 'oil' from pig manure
Ovarian function and fertility preserved in women with severe systemic lupus erythematosus
Diamonds Are Forever Revealing New Insights into Earth's Development
Hand bone mineral density is an effective predictor of mortality in rheumatoid arthritis
Prevalence of US osteoprotic hip fracture hospitalizations declines despite an aging population
New self-management program offers significant benefits for arthritis patients with chronic pain
Physicists produce quantum-entangled images
MIT researchers unravel bacteria communication pathways
1 in 8 Lower Manhattan residents had signs of PTSD 2 to 3 years after 9-11
June 12, 2008
US still leads the world in science and technology
Researchers Identify Biofilms That Cause Infection
Pitt-led Researchers Find Source of Drug-Tolerant Tuberculosis Possibly Behind TB Relapses, Intensity of Treatment
University of Florida professor designs plasma-propelled flying saucer
'Saucy' software update finds symmetries dramatically faster
Lupus more severe in patients with Southern European ancestry
Study aims to improve sex education for deaf pupils
Disturbed rest, activity linked to mortality in older men
Carnegie Mellon brain imaging study illustrates how remedial instruction helps poor readers
Plutoid chosen as name for Solar System objects like Pluto
Pharmaceutical study: Less hemorrhaging after stroke, but not fewer deaths
European businesses not properly advised on how to prepare for flu pandemic
Sex offenders register provides limited protection for children
Rocky water source
Taking the temperature of the no-fly zone
UT School of Public Health researchers discover significant efficacy of travelers' diarrhea vaccine
Phantom parent molecule of important class of chemical compounds isolated for first time
Insomnia in parents can result in sleep problems, suicidal behavior among their offspring
REM sleep associated with overweight in children and adolescents
The latest research on allergies: Specific immunotherapy can help
Vitamin D findings point to new treatment for heart failure
50 percent of recent onset RA patients become free of signs and symptoms within 36 weeks
Delaying school start time by one hour positively affects adolescents' cognitive performance
Poor sleep linked to suicidal behavior among children and adolescents with depressive episodes
Woolly-Mammoth Gene Study Changes Extinction Theory
Case Western Reserve and Penn State investigators inhibit corneal inflammation
Bee species outnumber mammals and birds combined
Study Finds New Properties in Non-Magnetic Materials
Researchers reveal insights into hidden world of protein folding
Rising diesel prices renew interest in fuel-saving technologies for heavy trucks
Mayo Clinic study reveals rural, unmarried women at higher risk for depression
Fossils found in Tibet by FSU geologist revise history of elevation, climate
Designing microchips that contain multiple selves
June 11, 2008
Sleep restriction results in increased consumption of energy from snacks
Normal sleep linked to successful aging
Disturbed sleep is prevalent in widowed seniors
Primary snoring in children impacts cardiovascular functioning
Moderate exercise can improve the sleep quality of insomnia patients
Young children in mostly Caucasian countries obtain more sleep than those in Asian countries
Unique drug combination may hold the key to reversing Type I diabetes
Essential dental treatment safe for pregnant women, says ADA journal study
U of M researchers discover gene linked to adult-onset obesity
Study finds virginity pledges may help postpone intercourse among youth
Strong associations between disturbed rest/activity rhythms and mortality rates in older men
A self-help program delivered online can improve insomnia in adults
Researchers untangle quantum quirk
Cancer-killing viruses influence tumor blood-vessel growth
Cutting-edge weapons result of prehistoric experimentation
Testing, radiation testing: Northwestern transistors on space station
Scenes of nature trump technology in reducing low-level stress
Carbon emissions trading in Europe: Lessons to be learned
UC San Diego Physicists Reveal Secrets of Newest Form of Carbon
Study of guanacos launched in Chile
Arecibo joins global network to create 6,000-mile telescope
Study: Quick responses to influenza outbreaks reduces illness and death
A protein sequence associated with Huntington's disease may become life-saving vaccine component
The cause of all hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type II cases has been established
'HiCy' drug regimen reverses ms symptoms in selected patients
Prevalence of pre-cancerous masses in the colon same in patients in their 40s and 50s
Study recommends development of standards for pediatric doses in nuclear medicine
Researchers Uncover Higher Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Permafrost Threatened by Rapid Retreat of Arctic Sea Ice, NCAR Study Finds
New research group offers hope to asbestosis sufferers
Memory loss linked to common sleep disorder
June 10, 2008
Persistent Man-made Chemical Pollutants Found in Deep-sea Octopods and Squids
Researchers block the transmission of malaria in animal tests
For hurricanes, storms, raindrop size makes all the difference
USC study shows belly fat may affect liver function
An Australian-led diabetes study shows intensive glucose control reduces serious complications
Mercury contamination found in stranded Victorian dolphins
Link between migranes and sleep disorders in children
Taking a cue from breath fresheners, researcher develops new method for taste testing
A call for standardized measurement of outcomes in depression treatment
CT lung cancer screening no cure-all for smokers
Hubble's sweeping view of the Coma Galaxy Cluster
New research links smoking and body mass index to hearing loss
Common bowel problem linked to chili pepper pain receptor
QBI neuroscientists make Alzheimer's disease advance
Golf cart injuries on the rise
New study reveals large scale conservation essential
Treatment at an AASM accredited sleep center improves long-term CPAP compliance
Decreased total sleep time associated with increased REM sleep during subsequent naps
Insomnia among returning war vets is as severe as patients with chronic insomnia
Prenatal drug exposure linked to sleep problems in children
Sleep is poor among hospitalized pediatric patients and their parents
Children with Down Syndrome sleep poorly and have more fragmented sleep
Sleep problems linked to obesity, lower quality of life in school-aged children
June 05, 2008
Tufts researcher leads revision of osteoporosis guidelines
Moores UCSD Cancer Center study links vitamin D, type 1 diabetes
RAND study finds increase in piracy and terrorism at sea
Zebrafish enable scientists to study the migration of neurons that enable sexual maturity
New wireless sensor network keeps tabs on the environment
Does everyone really want to be a macho man?
New superconductors present new mysteries, possibilities
Wide variations in appropriateness of rectal cancer surgery across England
Good research, low costs
Discovery of new signal pathway important to diabetes research
Kylie's breast cancer triggered a surge of over 30 percent in breast imaging of low-risk women
Public funding impacts progress of human embryonic stem cell research
Saving teeth by using periodontal ligament regeneration
Substance in red wine found to keep hearts young
New Ballast Treatment Could Help Shield Lake Superior from Deadly Fish Disease
Brief, intense exercise benefits the heart
Weather, stomach bugs and climate change: Refining the model
Synthetic molecules hold promise for new family of anti-cancer drugs
New report shows locomotor training restores walking function in child with spinal cord injury
Long-term pesticide exposure may increase risk of diabetes
Clinical study shows biological and clinical activity in relapsed leukemia patients
Regular tipple may curb risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Extended infant antiretroviral prophylaxis reduces HIV risk during breastfeeding
Findings offer insights into role of breastfeeding in preventing infant death, HIV infection
Are microbes the answer to the energy crisis?
Probiotic bacteria protect endangered frogs from lethal skin disease
Initiating drinking at younger age heightens women's risk for alcohol dependence
Programs succeed in reducing risky sex among HIV-positive minority men
NASA Scientists Pioneer Method for Making Giant Lunar Telescopes
Team hopes to use new technology to search for ETs
Human stem cells show promise against fatal children's diseases
Simple membranes could have allowed nutrients to pass into primitive cells
Data show Antarctic ice stream radiating seismically
June 04, 2008
Glaucoma report points to increased costs
Study finds link between amphetamine abuse and heart attacks in young adults
Gene that magnetically labels cells shows potential as imaging tool
Virginia Tech researchers find human virus in chimpanzees
Alaska Space Grant program launches B.E.A.R.
CSHL scientists trace causal link between a tumor suppressor gene and liver cancer
Holistic Study Approach Expands Understanding of Agricultural Chemicals in the Environment
Eating and weight gain not necessarily linked, study shows
Brown researchers work toward ending cartilage loss
U of M Sets Course For Cure of Fatal Childhood Skin Disease
NARSAD Researchers Identify Specific Genes and Family Traits Linked to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Depression
Finding out what the Big Bang and ink jets have in common
Biodesign's Rittmann offers promising perspectives on society's energy challenge
Honeybee dance breaks down cultural barrier
Microsurgery on the brain of the fruit fly leads to new insights into irreparable nerve injuries
HSPH researchers discover natural inflammation-fighting mechanism in body-fat cells
Low HDL cholesterol from gene variation not associated with increased risk of ischemic heart disease
Most ongoing diabetes trials do not include outcomes important to patients
Firearm suicide and homicide rates associated with level of background check
Study finds healthy intestinal bacteria within chicken eggs: Finding could have important implications for poultry industry, food safety
A new satellite remote sensing tool for improving agricultural land use observation
NIST's Novel 'Noise Thermometry' May Help Redefine International Unit of Temperature
Scientists develop 'cyborg engineering' for coronary bypass grafting
Mammalian neurogenesis breaks into the most static brain region
Parasitoid turns its host into a bodyguard
Memory in honeybees: What the right and left antenna tell the left and right brain
Low-cost airlines are now the new major players
Agent in red wine found to keep hearts young
Can we 'wipe out' MRSA?
June 03, 2008
Scientist study bacterial communities inside us to better understand health and disease
Climate change could impact vital functions of microbes
Despite vaccine, public should not get complacent about pneumococcal disease
New method of managing risk in pregnancy leads to healthier newborns, better outcomes for moms
Friends by Chance?
Expressing feelings after trauma not necessary, research shows
OHSU Cancer Institute finds that drug stimulated immune system in prostate cancer
Metformin increases pathologic complete response rates in breast cancer patients with diabetes
Report confirms increased risk of smoking, substance abuse in bipolar adolescents
Researchers identify proteins making up mechanosensitive ion channels
A Computer That Can 'Read' Your Mind
Hayfever hope
Shopping is a way of interacting with the world around us
Salmonella in garden birds responsive to antibiotics
Weizmann Institute Scientists Find New 'Quasiparticles'
Quantum Systems Could Flout Physics Law
Gene therapy involving antibiotics may help patients with Usher syndrome
Astronomers Weigh the Coldest Brown Dwarfs with Astronomy's Sharpest Eyes
Discovery of new family of genetic mutations involved in inflammatory intestinal disease
New, flexible computers use displays with any shape
LIGO observations probe the dynamics of the crab pulsar
New fingerprint breakthrough by forensic scientists
Scientists demonstrate feasibility of preventing malaria parasite from becoming sexually mature
Knowing looks: Using gaze aversion to tell when children are learning
Microrobots dance on something smaller than a pin's head
Children's consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages
Is tap water safe for expectant mothers?
Astonomers find tiny planet orbiting tiny star
June 02, 2008
Mouse model developed at UT Southwestern mimics hyperglycemia, aids in diabetes research
Study findings show infection control intervention helps keep kids in school
More girls than boys benefit from breastfeeding, Hopkins Children's research shows
First study to examine vitamin D insufficiency in pediatric patients with low bone density
Injuries to high school baseball players becoming more serious
Bunk beds pose dangers to kids and adults
Synergy between biology and physics drives cell-imaging technology
Complex dynamics underlie bark beetle eruptions
Fatal mine collapse covered 50 acres
Prenatal biochemical screening only detects half of chromosomal abnormalities
Genetic mutation linked to walking on all 4s
Advances in C. difficile research
Potential treatments from cryptic genes
New research offers insight into oral cancer, chronic pediatric ear infections, and hearing health
Long-term bouts with hay fever worsen ability to breathe through your nose
Ecological globalization
New combination therapy safe, promising for melanoma patients
Combination therapy packs 1-2 punch against melanoma
How advanced prostate cancer becomes resistant to androgen-deprivation therapy
Mom's behavior key to dad's involvement in child care
Acupuncture reduces pain and dysfunction in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection
UNC medical geneticist cautions against rushing into genetic testing
Genetics of ALS progression
Survivors of childhood Hodgkin's lymphoma at higher risk of future health problems
Students with a dense family history of alcoholism are most at risk of alcohol-use disorders
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous benefit adolescents who attend
Drinking at an early age can lead to later alcohol dependence
Research measures movement of nanomaterials in simple model food chain
Drug may prolong organ life in noncompliant kidney transplant patients
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers find novel chemo drug helps treat prostate cancer
Jefferson, Ohio State team find gene signature profile for metastasis
Prevalence of pre-cancerous masses in the colon same in patients in their 40s and 50s
Even low levels of air pollution may pose stroke risk
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