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March 31, 2008
Harvard researchers publish MRI images of genes in action in the living brain
UC San Diego researchers eliminate drug discovery bottleneck
For the paper trail of life on Mars or other planets, find cellulose
Vaccine for Ebola virus
Most people believe smallpox not an extinct disease
Green tea helps beat superbugs
Potential association of type 2 diabetes genes with prostate cancer
3-D imaging -- first insights into magnetic fields
Major collaboration uncovers surprising new genetic clues to diabetes
Comparison of anticoagulants for angioplasty show similar outcomes
Major international collaboration offers new clues to genetics of type 2 diabetes
Neurons hard wired to tell left from right
MRSA in hospital intensive care -- what's growing where?
Chips could speed up detection of livestock viruses
No laughing matter -- bacteria are releasing a serious greenhouse gas
Communicating your way to a healthy heart
Epilepsy advocates propose strategies to heighten treatment expectations
CSHL Scientists Part of Multi-Institution Team That Discovers Role of Rare Gene Mutations in Schizophrenia
Stem Cells from Hair Follicles May Help
iPods and similar devices found not to affect pacemaker function
Mysterious fevers of unknown origin: could surgery be a cure?
Whole body MDCT just as 'good' as neck MDCT angiography in diagnosing head and neck injuries
Potential new target for multiple sclerosis therapy
Preschool kids do better when they talk to themselves, research shows
Follow live Jules Verne ATV's first attempt to dock with the International Space Station
Early living together, marriage and parenting benefits some young adults
Are teenage brains really different?
Study finds improvement in the care of children with cancer at the end of life
Decreased sexual satisfaction is not associated with cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women
Getting warmer -- Leeds research brings terahertz closer to everyday use
Uncovering the mechanisms of lightning varieties
LDL particle measurement by NMR recognized by ADA, ACC
Researchers use high tech in mould watermark to protect plastic products from piracy
Argonne tests validate BMW Hydrogen 7 emissions well-below SULEV
Software developed by Boston College lab delivers speed and accuracy to genome research
Why matter matters in the universe
March 28, 2008
The future of computing -- carbon nanotubes and superconductors to replace the silicon chip
Expansion of monocyte subset could serve as a biomarker for HIV progressions
Actual use of asthma medications contradicts guidelines
SUNY researcher issued patent for virtual telemicroscope
UCLA researchers examine human embryonic stem cell genome
Hope among patients with ALS may take a variety of forms
Dramatic developments at Kilauea Volcano: Scientists work to keep public safe and informed
Normal weight obesity: An emerging risk factor for heart and metabolic problems
Can you rescue a rainforest? The answer may be yes
Saving cancer patients' skin
Genetic test improves artificial fertilization
PTSD associated with more, longer hospitalizations
Yale study shows weight bias is as prevalent as racial discrimination
Relaxation training may improve control of hard-to-treat systolic hypertension
Scientists learn what's 'up' with a class of retinal cells in mice
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announces positive early results for phase 2 clinical trial of VX-770
Too many women still dying from breast cancer, says charity
Scientists explore huge volume of molten rock now frozen into the crust under the ocean's floor
Being born bottom first is inherited
Risks of increased access to over-the-counter medicines may outweigh benefits
The complexities of genetic susceptibility to tuberculosis revealed
Arbor Vita rapid H5N1 flu diagnostic presented at ICEID meeting
Americans living longer, enjoying greater health and prosperity, but important disparities remain
Rectal artemisinins rapidly eliminate malarial parasites
Hidden tragedy of under reported neonatal mortality
Family study bolsters link between pesticides and Parkinson's
Self-Assembled Materials Form Mini Stem Cell Lab
Scientists find a key culprit in stroke brain cell damage
Sniffing out danger
Foldable and stretchable, silicon circuits conform to many shapes
Scientists find that squid beak is both hard and soft, a material that engineers want to copy
Rates of rare mutations soar 3 to 4 times higher in schizophrenia
Findings reveal how dengue virus matures, becomes infectious
Researchers link genetic errors to schizophrenia
Cooperative classrooms lead to better friendships, higher achievement in young adolescents
Increased knowledge about global warming leads to apathy, study shows
Silicon chips for optical quantum technologies
Mayo Clinic finds retired NFL players at increased risk for heart problems
March 27, 2008
Increasing access to antiretroviral drugs would drastically cut AIDS deaths in South Africa
Despite Awareness of Global Warming Americans Concerned More about Local Environment
Study Shows the Upside of Anger
NSAIDs: Painkillers, inflammation inhibitors, anti-cancer drugs and new de-methylating agents
Dental chair a possible source of neurotoxic mercury waste
Long-term use of mechanical ventilation contributes to the deterioration of human diaphragm muscle
Why don't kids walk to school anymore?
Key factor in brain development revealed, offers insight into disorder
A Planet in Progress?
Rich Terrorist, Poor Terrorist
Umbilical cord blood cell therapy in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease
Large multicenter study suggests new genetic markers for Crohn's disease
Researchers urge ethics guidelines for human-genome research
Study validates Pittsburgh Compound-B in identifying Alzheimer's disease brain toxins
Statistics are insufficient for study of proteins' signal system
U-M 'ballast-free ship' could cut costs while blocking aquatic invaders
Scientists launch first comprehensive database of human oral microbiome
Basis created for directing and filming blood vessels
Apple pectin, apple juice extracts shown to have anticarcinogenic effects on colon
Conservation of freshwater fish biodiversity: a challenge for the countries of the South
Peace paradox and air terror
Growth hormone found to have new role in development of brain's smell center
International team of scientists discover clue to delay of life on Earth
Scientists uncover the source of an almost 2 billion year delay in animal evolution
Kaiser Permanente study shows that a larger abdomen in midlife increases risk of dementia
Compulsive gamblers always down on their luck
Study shows compassion meditation changes the brain
Low oxygen and molybdenum in ancient oceans delayed evolution of life by 2 billion years
Coronary calcium testing predicts future heart ailments
UK physician revolutionizes gene research
New brain cells implicated in machinery of cannabinoid signaling
Brain's 'sixth sense' for calories discovered
Larger belly in mid-life increases risk of dementia
March 26, 2008
Climate change threatens Amazonian small farmers
Running Words Together: The science behind cross-linguistic psychology
Logging road threatens rare peat dome, tigers
Antarctic ice shelf disintegrating as result of climate change, say scientists
Fruit fly phlebotomy holds neuroscience promise
Partners can help or hinder attempts at changing diet
Epilepsy marked by neural 'hub' network
Defining gene's role may lead to prevention of dangerous corn toxin
Isotope analysis reveals foraging area dichotomy for Atlantic leatherback turtles
Mounting evidence shows red wine antioxidant kills cancer
New Study Finds Exposure to Low Levels of Radon Appears to Reduce the Risk of Lung Cancer
Living upside-down shapes spiders for energy saving
Living fossil still calls Australia home
Satellites Help Map Soil Carbon Flux
The flourbeetle's genome sequenced for the first time
Are Organic Crops as Productive as Conventional?
Spit tests may soon replace many blood tests
Common aquatic animals show extreme resistance to radiation
Popular apple variety harbors unusual cell growth
NYU scientists set stage for understanding how color vision is processed
Heart failure treated 'in the brain'
Treating SSRI-Resistant Depression
The Conflict of Reward in Depression
Fear that freezes the blood in your veins
Discovery about fertilization points way to possible malaria vaccine
Tropical disease experts call for a 'Global Fund to Fight Neglected Tropical Diseases'
Study examines association between type of genetic characteristics and cancer
Preterm birth associated with diminished long-term survival, reproduction
Keeping in good shape in old age is harder for women, study finds
Hormone replacement therapy increases breast cancer recurrence
MRI's high false positive rate has little impact on women's choice of preventive mastectomy
Mythbusted -- people who wear glasses aren't geeks
Preterm birth linked to lifelong health issues
A link between antidepressants and type 2 diabetes
Antarctic ice shelf 'hangs by a thread'
March 25, 2008
Sewer-gas-induced suspended animation is rapid and reversible
Playing numerical board games boosts number skills of low-income preschoolers
Mother-child attachment, children's temperament play a role in terrible 2 conflicts
Antisocial conduct and decision making about aggressive behavior influence each other in teens
Youth's social problems contribute to anxiety and depression
Radiologists use special MRI to identify brain cancer early
MRI findings help forecast prostate cancer prognosis
Biosensing nanodevice to revolutionize health screenings
Model offers new understanding of cell signaling
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals ants as fungus farmers
Obesity may keep some women from getting screened for breast, cervical cancer
The surprising power of the pill
FSU researcher's 'mutant' proteins could lead to new treatment for heart disease
St. Jude study offers new hope for children with kidney tumors deemed inoperable
Too much information? Study shows how ignorance can be influential
UH report shows college students making the grade online, in class
Need for federal protection against genetic discrimination
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers identify new approach to help control drug resistance in leukemia
Scientists uncover how superbug Staph aureus resists our natural defenses
'Superdense' coding gets denser
Risky teen behavior may not occur at home or school: but how to track?
Scientists succeed in designing artificial enzymes that also undergo 'evolution in a test tube'
New findings from Tibetan Plateau suggest uplift occurred in stages
NYU dental researchers find evidence of periodontal disease leading to gestational diabetes
A fly's tiny brain may hold huge human benefits
Dieting and medication may reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension
Baby boys are more likely to die than baby girls
African Americans less likely than whites to get colonoscopy despite family history of colon cancer
Parents' high blood pressure associated with increased risk of hypertension throughout life in men
Hospitals that participate in clinical trials may provide better patient care
Cancer treatments in phase 3 trials successful up to half of the time
Free drug samples may burden patients' pockets
MRI: A window to genetic properties of brain tumors
When should children infected with HIV start medication
Evolution of new species slows down as number of competitors increases
Finely tuned WspRs help bacteria beat body by building biofilm
Toward the ethical treatment of whole genome research participants
Insects take a bigger bite out of plants in a higher CO2 world
Strengthening the tumor-fighting ability of T cells
March 24, 2008
Research to lead to brain tumor therapies
Protein protects embryonic stem cells' versatility and self-renewal
Study finds pitching mound height affects throwing motion, injury risk
K-State contributions to red flour beetle genome sequencing featured in March 27 issue of Nature
Yerkes researchers identify language feature unique to human brain
Black carbon pollution emerges as major player in global warming
Therapeutic cloning treats Parkinson's disease in mice
Promising new drug targets identified for Huntington's disease
Can involvement in extra-curricular activities help prevent juvenile delinquency?
Signaling protein helps limit damage in heart attack, Jefferson scientists show
Countering an Approaching Water Crisis
Is it luck of the draw or skill? Case Western Reserve University psychologist places his bets on skill
First study hints at insights to come from genes unique to humans
Visual technology enables brain to learn in new ways
Molecular science could further improve leukemia survival, say St. Jude researchers
Adolescents with chronic insomnia report 'twofold to fivefold' increase in personal problems
A Stellar Explosion You Could See on Earth!
Scripps Florida scientists develop a process to disrupt hepatitis C virion production
Physicists team up to learn how quantum mechanical states break down
Deadly genetic disease prevented before birth in zebrafish
Soybean varieties viable in southern Indiana, resistant to root-knot nematode
Motor neuron disease and toxic substances: Possible link?
Youth sports concussion program points to need for proper treatment of concussion in children
"Nanominerals" Influence Earth Systems from Ocean to Atmosphere to Biosphere
Yale scientists show that a microRNA can reduce lung cancer growth
Tuatara, the fastest evolving animal
Counselors should target discrimination and be advocates for transgender clients
Texas A&M scientists say early Americans arrived earlier
Action Replay of Powerful Stellar Explosion
ID, HIV experts urge more resources for TB
APIC launches first national C. difficile prevalence study
UMd-led team finds ancient asteroids formed at solar system's start
Ancient reptile rises from Alberta oil sands
Eye test peers into heat-related multiple sclerosis symptoms
NASA'S Webb Telescope Sunshield Preliminary Design Review Complete
Subterfuge, counter-surveillance and assassination: The body's fight with cervical cancer
March 20, 2008
New survey shows allergies dramatically impact sufferers' moods and how they feel about themselves
Smokers treated for brain aneurysm with coils at higher risk of recurrence
A stronger heart with flavonoids
New regulations tighten controls on restricted chemicals
Research on consequences: Hyperactive girls face problems as adults
Disgusting videos used to study coping methods
Good luck indeed: 53 million-year-old rabbit's foot bones found
Ancient lemur's little finger poses mystery
Does ADHD look the same in youth of different races?
Stanford researchers developing 3-D camera with 12,616 lenses
Community-intervention study links successful town makeover focused on boosting calcium and exercise
How Iron Gets into the North Pacific
Floating a big idea: MIT demos ancient use of rafts to transport goods
Reducing carbon emissions could help -- not harm -- US economy
Scientists find color vision system independent of motion detection
Findings could improve fuel cell efficiency
Clean-vehicle research initiative making progress
Coming soon: Cell therapies for diabetes, cancer?
Drug prevents dangerous tick diseases
Less can be more, for plant breeders too
Study links dietary folate intake to genetic abnormalities in sperm
Levels of folate in men's diets is linked to chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm
Hubble finds first organic molecule on extrasolar planet
Neuronal regulators offer potential targets for cancer
Study verifies that cholesterol-associated gene variants can predict cardiovascular events
Prostate size and other neglected factors influence prostate cancer treatment satisfaction
The difference in eating habits between men and women
Community-acquired staph pneumonia appears more common, including MRSA
Queensland researchers get the latest tools to fight cancer
March 19, 2008
Data study suggests cortisol could alleviate for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia
Rabbits to the rescue of the reef
Loopy photons clarify 'spookiness' of quantum physics
NIST team proves bridge from conventional to molecular electronics possible
NIST evaluates firefighting tactics in NYC high-rise test
Firearms industry should bear financial liability for homicides involving handguns
Scans spot hidden tumors in rare cancer syndrome
The song doesn't remain the same in fragmented bird populations
UC San Diego Scientists Develop Sensor for Homemade Bombs
Researchers say Arctic sea ice still at risk despite cold winter
Killer stairs? Taking the elevator could be worse for your body
Spring training for parents?
New technique improves outcome for living donor liver transplants
IUPUI scientists report first 3-D view of anti-cancer agent
Arctic pollution's surprising history
Only two per cent of child drug trials have independent safety checks
Satellites can help Arctic grazers survive killer winter storms
Gene's 'selective signature' aids detection of natural selection in microbial evolution
Researchers find 1 in 6 women, 1 in 10 men at risk for Alzheimer's disease in their lifetime
Research promising for cystic fibrosis
Scientists successfully awaken sleeping stem cells
Lithium chloride slows onset of skeletal muscle disorder
Tiny Torrents
Stopping a receptor called 'nogo' boosts the synapses
Uric acid may provide early clues to diabetic kidney disease
Unmanned aerial vehicles mark robotic first for British Antarctic Survey
Vegan diet promotes atheroprotective antibodies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Grape skin compound fights the complications of diabetes
New study changes conditions for Spanish brown bears
The regulation of negative emotions: Impact on brain activity
Does stress damage the brain?
What should we do when esophageal perforation occurs?
How is H pylori adhesion to gastric cells associated with MUC1 mucin VNTR size?
Increased hepcidin expression: A novel oncogenic signalling mechanism
March 18, 2008
Do bacterial combinations result in enhanced cytokine production? No!
What change does prokineticin 2/Bv8 have in human hepatocellular carcinoma?
A new method of pancreaticojejunostomy?
What effect does melatonin have in colitis?
What is the life cycle of salmonella enteritidis like in the internal organs?
Exercise reduces risk of heart disease in postmenopausal women
Rwanda conservation effort to link isolated chimps to distant forest
Understanding teen attitudes critical to quit message
Researchers develop method to rapidly ID optimal drug cocktails
NASA satellite measures pollution from east Asia to North America
Work with power grids leads to cell biology discovery
Medical College of Wisconsin discovery alters longstanding concept of fixed protein structure
New insight into the genetics of brain tumor formation
New insights into the diversity of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease agents
Chemical engineers discover new way to control particle motion potentially aiding micro- and nano-fluid systems for drug delivery, sensors, more
Botox for newborns
Curbing teen drinking difficult in urban areas
Clovis-age overkill didn't take out California's flightless sea duck
Researchers discover how stealthy HIV protein gets into cells
Like sweets? You're more like a fruit fly than you think...
Asia's odd-ball antelope faces migration crisis
Hissing cockroaches are popular, but they also host potent mold allergens
Mercury's shifting, rolling past
Fake diamonds help jet engines take the heat
USP announces revised glycerin monograph
New research accepted for publication in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, demonstrates Pycnogenol, (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improves the memory of senior citizens.
Solving the drug price crisis
Home workers fear being 'out of sight, out of mind'
Testicular cancer gauge often not used
First 'rule' of evolution suggests that life is destined to become more complex
Bonn scientists discover new hemoglobin type
Fungi can tell us about the origin of sex chromosomes
When does context matter in product evaluations?
From Green Luddite to Techspressive: The ideology of consumer technology
Does touch affect flavor? Study finds that how a container feels can affect taste
Online technical support forums build social capital
March 17, 2008
Genetic counselors turn to unconventional counseling to meet demand for genetic testing
Improved foam for varicose veins found to be safe in preliminary results from phase II trial
Scientists shine new light on inflammatory diseases
Researchers discover second depth-perception method in brain
Scientists identify new leads for treating parasitic worm disease
Investigational drug tested for preventing muscle fiber death in muscular dystrophy
Blood vessel protein reverses macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy in mice
St. Jude finds signaling system that halts the growth of a childhood brain cancer
2007 procedural survey reveals a 2 year increase in age of patients seeking cosmetic surgery
Men are opting to remove spider veins over replacing hair
Penn Researchers Identify First Sex Chromosome Gene Involved in Meiosis and Male Infertility
Researchers use light to detect Alzheimer's
Turtle nesting threatened by logging practices in Gabon, Smithsonian warns
UNC, Harvard develop inhaled TB vaccine
Systems biology approach identifies nutrient regulation of biological clock in plants
Space shuttle carrying ND experiments to space station
Mayo researchers say ECG standards should be revised for elderly
Human Proteinpedia, a portal to share human protein data among the scientific community
Gene Variant Increases Breast Cancer Risk
UCR-led research team uses tiny wasp to wipe out major agricultural pest in Tahiti
Meditation Impacts Blood Pressure, Study Shows
New chemical can kill latent tuberculosis bacteria
Mars Express reveals the Red Planet's volcanic past
Bioinformatics technology developed at Argonne provides new insight into microbial activities
Jules Verne demonstrates flawless Collision Avoidance Manoeuvre
Depression: the symptoms in children are not like in adults
The business of natural selection
MicroRNAs help zebrafish regenerate fins
Potential Alzheimer's disease drug target identified by UC San Diego researcher
Minority, low-income diabetics least likely to monitor their blood glucose
Researchers study new drug and indications for heated chemotherapy treatment
Role for microRNAs in limb regeneration
March 14, 2008
Genes that protect against atherosclerosis identified
Adolescent Girls with ADHD Are at Increased Risk for Eating Disorders, Study Shows
Breast cancer more aggressive among obese women
Soy compound may halt spread of prostate cancer
Research with squirrels provides clues on hormone's role in human learning
Body Mass Index may serve as prognostic tool for advanced, aggressive breast cancers
The ABCs of childhood z's: Snoring may be chronic despite surgery
Legal exposure to asbestos-like material linked to lung damage 25 years later
Low exposure to asbestos-like mineral from Montana vermiculite may up lung disease risk
Ornithologists announce discovery of new bird species
Research team finds that microorganisms filter nitrogen from small streams
Urban planning a factor in rising obesity rates, says new report
The Lancet publishes first clinical trial data of a fully bioabsorbable drug eluting stent
Vanguard I celebrates 50 years in space
Ultra-fast, ultra-intense laser has clean-cut advantage
MGH initiates phase I diabetes trial
Pain Receptor in Brain May Be Linked to Learning and Memory
After-school programs can increase physical activity of adolescent girls
Glimpses of a new (mathematical) world
New Window Opens on the Secret Life of Microbes: Scientists Develop First Microbial Profiles of Ecosystems
Leading Engineers and Scientists Identify Advances That Could Improve Quality of Life Around the World
Scientists Say Tropics Are Next Emerging Disease Hotspot
A sub-femtosecond stop watch for 'photon finish' races
All Eyes and Ears on the Corn Genome
Memory on Trial
Meteorites a rich source for primordial soup
Carbon nanotubes outperform copper nanowires as interconnects
Study provides clues to prevent spread of ovarian cancer
Rodent study finds artificial butter chemical harmful to lungs
Rate of escalator injuries to older adults has doubled
Meteorites are rich in the building blocks of life, claims new research
Some cheaters can keep it in their genes
Damaged veins heal faster with heparin treatment, laboratory study finds
Leicester medical team announces 'predictor' for pregnant women who may have miscarriages
The NHS is failing people with learning disabilities
March 13, 2008
Compound removes radioactive material from power plant waste
A new finding in liver transplantation and antifibrinolytics?
How to effectively avoid many common complications and liver damage in bile duct exploration?
What are the predominant bacilli in the intestines ducklings infected with S. enteritidis?
A tumor of the pancreas mimicked by colonic duplication?
A long-term survival offered by resection of solid-pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas?
Psychological intervention reduces postembolization pain
Alcohol consumption and polymorphisms of cytochromes P4502E1 are high risks for ESCC
Researchers make case for standardized analysis of cardiac imaging
LLNL researchers create tool to monitor nuclear reactors
Ibuprofen Destroys Aspirin's Positive Effect on Stroke Risk
Paradoxical Alzheimer's finding may shed new light on memory loss
ORNL study finds rivers play part in removing nitrogen
Rare North Island brown kiwi hatches at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
Inhaled tuberculosis vaccine more effective than traditional shot
Geotimes: The impending coastal crisis
Researchers find cause of severe allergic reaction to cancer drug
From the backyard to the ocean: New study shows streams act as key nitrogen filters
Astronomers find grains of sand around distant stars
Healthy rivers needed to remove nitrogen
Scientists show that streams are critical to preservation of oceanic coastal zones
Implantable medical devices may expose patients to security, privacy risks; solutions suggested
Medications plus dental materials may equal infection for diabetic patients
The price paid for higher energy is highly dangerous to teeth
Single-Crystal Semiconductor Wire Built into an Optical Fiber
Small streams mitigate human influence on coastal ecosystems
Gene Therapy Could Save Kids From a Lifetime of Eating Cornstarch
Workshop assesses interactions between climate, forests and land use in the Amazon Basin
Same process discovered to both form skeleton and protect it for life
10 questions shaping 21st-century earth science identified
Early bird doesn't always get worm, UNC researcher finds
Henry Ford Hospital to study effectiveness of a new procedure that may help emphysema suffers
Obesity chokes up the cellular power plant
Research could put penicillin back in battle against antibiotic resistant bugs that kill millions
Is a cup of tea really the answer to everything -- even anthrax?
March 12, 2008
Post brain injury: New nerve cells originate from neural stem cells
Microchip fingerprints used to lock out chip pirates
Female katydids prefer mates 'cool' in winter and 'hot' in summer
Arctic climate models playing key role in polar bear decision
Wisconsin researchers describe how digits grow
Penn research offers road map to safer pain control, cost savings during colonoscopies
Harlequin frog rediscovered in remote region of Colombia
Which came first, social dominance or big brains? Wasps may tell
Revise guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy, says Saint Louis U. obstetrician
Combined stenting and photodynamic therapy improves survival in late stage liver cancer patients
New techniques improve imaging quality, not diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus
New twist on life's power source
Naval Research Laboratory to design lunar telescope to see into the dark ages
Increased carbon dioxide in atmosphere linked to decreased soil organic matter
Scientists to discover why flamingos are in the pink of health -- in the poo!
Climate change will have a significant impact on transportation infrastructure and operations
FSU classics professor exploring a 'lost' city of the Mycenaeans
Modern physics is critical to global warming research
Brown Scientist Answers How Peruvian Meteorite Made It to Earth
Paradigm shift: Switch for programmed cell death promotes spread of glioblastoma
Gene hunters fine-tune marker for common obesity gene
Royal corruption is rife in the ant world
Epigenetic changes discovered in major psychosis
Columbus camera captures first views of Earth
Insecticide combo delivers knockout punch
Different use of brain areas may explain memory problems in schizophrenics
US stands to lose a generation of young researchers
Study finds personal and Web-based support equal weight loss success
Researchers ID behavioral risk factors for head and neck cancers
Study shows long-term weight control is achievable
The fight against obesity -- a new insight
A new mouse model of mania
Bird brains suggest how vocal learning evolved
Joint research: Probing the mysteries of a surprisingly tough hydrogel
Short-term stress can affect learning and memory
COX-2 expression is marker for cancer development in some benign breast biopsies
Grappling with grammar
March 11, 2008
Mystery behind the strongest creature in the world
Genetic analysis reveals range of Rett syndrome
Life expectancy rises for the educated; the less-educated reap no benefit
Handheld DNA detector
Key Found to Breakthrough Drug for Clot Victims
New Purdue facility aims to improve NASA moon rocket engine
Mayo Clinic proceedings highlights research about cardiovascular benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
How do infections and toxins launch a cell's self-destruct and alarm system?
Research shows promise for potential new gene therapy strategy for muscle-wasting diseases
Alarming growth in expected CO2 emissions in China, finds UC analysis
Advanced-stage ovarian cancer patients with BRCA live longer, may respond better to treatment
Recurrent low-grade carcinoma of the ovary less responsive to chemo than more common ovarian cancers
Physicists and engineers search for new dimension
Are existing large-scale simulations of water dynamics wrong?
INL-led team achieves nuclear fuel performance milestone
Finally, the 'Planet' in Planetary Nebulae?
New NIST detector can 'see' single neutrons over broad range
All done with mirrors: NIST microscope tracks nanoparticles in 3-D
Real and virtual pendulums swing as 1 in mixed reality state
Stunt doubles: Ultracold atoms could replicate the electron 'jitterbug'
Lung damage in babies with congenital heart disease under study
Long-term muscle improvements shown in gene therapy study in mice
Microscopic 'astronauts' to go back in orbit
Malignant tumor or benign cyst?
Make or break time for osteoporosis treatment
Physicists: After 30 years of study, rare particle confirms prediction
Pain in fibromyalgia is linked to changes in brain molecule
University of Pittsburgh researchers crack code of 3-D structure in key metabolic protein
Poor sleep more dangerous for women
Micronesian Islands colonized by small-bodied humans
Hand Can't Be Fooled, Study Shows
Workman Lab characterizes novel regulator of chromosome function
Bringing Second Life to life: Researchers create character with reasoning abilities of a child
UCF researchers discover a new protein family implicated in inflammatory diseases
Confronting the challenge of antimicrobial resistance
Nasal polyps from analgesics
Virtual reality and computer technology improve stroke rehabilitation
A common genetic mechanism discovered in nitrogen-fixing plants
March 10, 2008
HPV vaccine reduces abnormal pap test results
Scientists determine structure of brain receptor implicated in epilepsy and PMT
Drosophila drug screen for fragile X syndrome finds promising compounds and potential drug targets
New discovery at Jupiter could help protect Earth-orbit satellites
Genetic research unveils common origins for distinct clinical diagnoses
Bullying more harmful than sexual harassment on the job, say researchers
Controversial shoulder surgery for first-time dislocation proven effective long-term
Emergency on-field treatment for neck injuries in young sports athletes no different than adults
Comeback to a pre-injury level disappointing for professional baseball players
Language of a fly proves surprising
Scientists believe photograph depicts wolverine in California
New stem cell technique improves genetic alteration
Certain Factors Influence Entrepreneurial Climate, MU Study Finds
Computers explain why pears may become brown during commercial storage
Typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids
Canadian astronomers on hunt for meteor
Trading on social responsibility
Case Western Reserve University researchers identify colorectal cancer gene
New bacteria contaminate hairspray
New study reveals profound impact of our unconscious on reaching goals
Assembly technique for tiny wires may eventually help detect cancer and other diseases
Newly defined signaling pathway could mean better biofuel sources
Curing addiction with cannabis medicines
On a 'roll': MIT researchers devise new cell-sorting system
Teenage girls aren't the only ones who tan indoors -- older adults do so as well
New TB test means quicker and easier diagnosis for patients
Moderate alcohol consumption in middle age can lower cardiac risk
Stratospheric ozone chemistry plays an important role for atmospheric airflow patterns
Rett syndrome research reveals high fracture risk
Synthetic peptoids hold forth promise for new antibiotics
MRI/PET Scanner Combo
Wandering Albatrosses Follow Their Nose
Brain network linked to contemplation in adults is less complex in children
Low-cost reusable material could facilitate capture of carbon dioxide from power plants
Fugitive cancer cells can be blocked by stopping blood cells that aid them
Quasicrystal mystery unraveled with computer simulation
March 06, 2008
New guidelines update recommendations on colorectal cancer screening
Large binocular telescope achieves first binocular light
High levels of estrogen associated with breast cancer recurrence
Scientists identify origin of hiss in upper atmosphere
Unique locks on microchips could reduce hardware piracy
New study sheds light on excessive drinking among the elderly
AGA supports new guidelines favoring tests that prevent colorectal cancer
Killer freeze of '07 illustrates paradoxes of warming climate
Health groups issue updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines
Leukemia Therapy With Imatinib During Pregnancy May Cause Infant Abnormalities
UF researchers warn parents about dangers of childhood foot burns
Mother-daughter conflict, low serotonin level may be deadly combination
Pacemaker tune-up works chemical wonders on damaged hearts in dogs
PET's Targeted Imaging May Lead to Earlier, More Accurate Diagnosis of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
When it comes to emotions, Eastern and Western cultures see things very differently: Study
Type 2 Diabetes May Be Caused by Intestinal Dysfunction
Physics breakthrough much ado about 'nothing'
Secondhand smoke a risk for children worldwide
Mars and Venus are surprisingly similar
Awkward! New Study Examines our Gazes During Potentially Offensive Behavior
A new more effective tuberculosis screening test for HIV victims
Warmer springs mean less snow, fewer flowers in the Rockies
Study suggests new way to screen infants for fetal alcohol syndrome
Sensor necklace aims to increase elderly and clinical trial participant drug compliance
Future 'quantum computers' will offer increased efficiency... and risks
Leicester scientists seek to disarm TB's 'molecular weapon'
Mechanisms of plant-fungi symbiosis characterized by DOE Joint Genome Institute
Key component of Earth's crust formed from moving molten rock
Brown-led study rearranges some branches on animal tree of life
Lowly Icelandic midges reveal ecosystem's tipping points
Arthritis medications reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes
UCLA researchers find blood stem cells originate and are nurtured in the placenta
Gladstone scientists identify role of tiny RNAs in controlling stem cell fate
March 05, 2008
New steroid test uses oil exploration technique
Carnegie Mellon study shows just listening to cell phones significantly impairs drivers
Hibernation-like behavior in Antarctic fish -- on ice for winter
International team announces discovery of massive Jurassic marine reptile
Iowa State University researcher identifies eye disease in canines
Molecular alliance that sustains embryonic stem cell state
Sticky blood protein yields clues to autism
'Renal Assist Device' reduces risk of death from acute kidney failure
Comprehensive diagnosis of heart disease with a single CT scan
Despite No Gender Difference in Adverse Drug Reactions, Women are Treated Less Frequently than Men with Statins, Aspirin and Beta- Blockers
New potential drug target for the treatment of atherosclerosis
Researchers visualize complex pigment mixtures in living cells
Scientists find mercury threatens next generation of loons
Screening the herbal pharmacy
Biologists surprised to find parochial bacterial viruses
Risk of surgery for lung cancer lower at teaching hospitals
National Zoo scimitar-horned oryx going into the wild
Einstein researchers discover gene mutations linked to longer lifespans
Study shows cholesterol-lowering power of dietitian visits
Achievement gaps within racial groups identified for first time
Study uncovers cause of flu epidemics
PET/CT planning beneficial for head and neck cancer patients
DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Genes hold the key to how happy we are, scientists say
Cochlear implant recipients experience improvement in quality of life
Small study shows marijuana does not increase risk of head, neck cancer
Genome-wide association study on Parkinson's disease finds public home at NIH
Evidence of commerce between ancient Israel and China
Nuclear cannibals
Magnetic levitation gives computer users sense of touch
Cancer risk slightly higher for women in discontinued hormone treatment trial
Dissolved organic matter in the water column may influence coral health
Protein target for diabetes drug regulates blood pressure
Quantity and frequency of drinking influence mortality risk
Can moths or butterflies remember what they learned as caterpillars?
Warming climate may cause arctic tundra to burn
March 04, 2008
Blueberry and green tea containing supplement protects against stroke damage
Irritating smells alert special cells, NIH-funded study finds
Physicians report they need more sleep
Drug use trends affect risk of marijuana in deviance prone boys, but not girls
CITES caviar export quotas remain steady for beluga sturgeon despite threat of extinction
Penn scientists find a protein that inhibits Ebola from reaching out to infect neighboring cells
U of M researchers discover key for converting waste to electricity
Viruses Evolve To Play By Host Rules, According to University of Pennsylvania Researchers
Dementia diagnosis brings relief, not depression
Northern Right Whales Head South to Give Birth, Leave Genetic "Fingerprints" with NOAA Researchers
Clinical depression raises risk of death for heart attack patients years after attack
Restricting Kids' Video Time Reduces Obesity, Randomized Trial Shows
Study: Media perpetuates unsubstantiated chemical imbalance theory of depression
Researchers describe mechanisms by which capon gene causes heart rhythm disturbances
MSU research indicates testosterone could guard against eating disorders
Case Western Reserve University psychologist finds gender differences in forgiving
NIA uses Genomatix in stem cell research, suggests novel transcription factors for stemness
Scientists discover who is likely to get dry eye syndrome after LASIK surgery
New Test for Joint Infection Could Spare Some Patients an Unnecessary Procedure
Unfavorable ocean conditions likely cause of low 2007 salmon returns along West Coast
Are wolves the pronghorn's best friend?
Gender differences in language appear biological
Innovative archaeological survey reveals unknown aspects of China's past
Team probes mysteries of oceanic bacteria
Rare syndrome provides clues on obesity, blood pressure
Watery pools in bone marrow key to psoriatic arthritic damage
Toxins in cigarette smoke prevent stem cells from becoming cartilage
New target for cancer therapy may improve treatment for solid tumors
140-year-old math problem solved by researcher
March 03, 2008
U of M finds teens who eat breakfast daily eat healthier diets than those who skip breakfast
In early childhood, continuous care by 1 doctor improves delivery of health screenings
Will global warming increase plant frost damage?
Short RNA strand helps exposed skin cells protect body from bacteria, dehydration and even cancer
Adult stem cell changes underlie rare genetic disease associated with accelerated aging
USC researchers discover novel way to develop tumor vaccines
Scientists uncover further steps leading to celiac disease
Arsenic aids tumor imaging when joined to cancer-homing drug, UT Southwestern researchers find
Journal SLEEP: Methylphenidate can have sleep benefits in adults with ADHD
Mouse model tightly matches pediatric tumor syndrome, will speed drug hunt
Journal SLEEP: Children with OSA have abnormal respiratory-related evoked potentials
New study in the journal SLEEP finds a high prevalence of eating disorders in narcoleptics
Journal SLEEP: Snoring linked to cardiovascular disease, increased health-care utilization
A similarity in the meaning of sleep quality between insomniacs, normal sleepers
Stimulant treatment for ADHD has no effect on risk of future substance abuse
Increased allergen levels in homes linked to asthma
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News reports on advances in miRNA
Last large piece of ATLAS detector lowered underground
Computer simulations point to key molecular basis of cystic fibrosis
A screening strategy using zebrafish targets genes that protect against hearing loss
Study shows Darwin was wrong about the origins of chickens
New study shows low-fat diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets
Simple Screening Questionnaire for Kidney Disease Outperforms Current Clinical Practice Guidelines
Survival rates exceed national averages for UCSF heart, liver and lung transplant programs
St. Jude researchers find key step in programmed cell death
NHLBI Issues First U.S. von Willebrand Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines
When the rules of the game are broken: Research studies sports injuries related to illegal activity
Stakeholders use science to find common ground on wood supply from forests
Technology uses live cells to detect food-borne pathogens, toxins
Mayo researchers look for explanation behind high incidence of diabetes among Asian Indians
Children with autism may learn from 'virtual peers'
Popular alternative therapy for psoriasis performs no better than placebo
When couples face the diagnosis of cancer, women carry a larger emotional burden than men
Financial Struggles Plague Families of Children with Autism
Study identifies reasons patients referred late to nephrologists
Large source of nitrate, a potential water contaminant, found in near-surface desert soils
Steps towards warship invisibility
TU Delft tests windmill for seawater desalination
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