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May 30, 2008
Does fishing on drifting fish aggregation devices endanger the survival of tropical tuna?
US soldiers in high-tuberculosis areas face new epidemic: false positives
Smoking during pregnancy increases risk of SIDS
Smokers with advanced colon cancer may face higher odds of disease recurrence
Study suggests chemotherapy diminishes fertility in breast cancer patients
New CITES quotas allow more caviar export, further jeopardize endangered sturgeon
New West Nile and Japanese encephalitis vaccines produced
Quality of life predicts cancer survival, U-M study finds
A molecular switch turns on the flame in 'nature's blowtorch'
Fatty liver linked to increased risk of diabetic kidney disease
St. Jude finds young age may give survival advantage to children with certain brain tumors
Enzyme may hold key to improved targeting of cancer-fighting drugs
Dental implants preferred option for aging bridges
Nanoparticles assemble by millions to encase oil drops
How to make microwaves on a chip to replace X-rays for medical imaging and security
Penn researchers gain new insights on spinal muscular atrophy
A chunky metabolism
ACP releases framework for policies enabling access to affordable health insurance coverage
OHSU Cancer Instutute researchers find abnormalities in gene for melanoma
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers find many stomach cancer patients are not gertting best therapy
Did walking on 2 feet begin with a shuffle?
Bilateral cochlear implants: A case when 2 are definitely superior to 1
UC Santa Cruz physicists eagerly await launch of NASA space telescope they helped build
A molecular 'salve' to soothe surface stresses
Scientists Discover Stinging Truths About Jellyfish Blooms in the Bering Sea
Fruit fly helps identify protein critical to eggshell formation that may be pesticide target
Protons pair up with neutrons
Reforestation using exotic plants can disturb the fertility of tropical soils
Inflammation, depression and antidepressant response: Common mechanisms
Certain form of tomatoes could be key to prostate cancer prevention
2 for 1: NIST design enables more cost-effective quantum key distribution
New method effective in detecting dangerous coronary plaque
Warm coronal loops offer clue to mysteriously hot solar atmosphere
Children's diet not the main cause of ADHD
May 29, 2008
Dehydrated tomatoes show promise for preventing prostate cancer
Fruits, vegetables and teas may protect smokers from lung cancer, UCLA researchers report
A Great Lakes mystery: The case of the disappearing species
Stretching exercises may reduce risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
Statistical tool could explain gene study variations
Study: Child maltreatment victims lose two years of quality of life
Methane Release Could Cause Abrupt, Far-Reaching Climate Change
Scientists Find Bacteria Thriving on a Feast of Seafloor Rock
New study shows sedentary high school girls are at significant risk for future osteoporosis
Scientists Find Giant Ring Encircling Exotic Dead Star
Good news for a fast-wrinkling generation: Some anti-aging methods work
Fruit fly protein acts as decoy to capture tumor growth factors, find Penn researchers
Getting better with a little help from our 'micro' friends
How fairness is wired in the brain
New vaccine approach prevents/reverses diabetes in lab study at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
A new way to look at lung cancer and tobacco carcinogens
Scripps Research scientists find seizure drug reverses cellular effects
Study shows pine bark naturally reduces cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics
Gene therapy increases survival for end-stage head and neck cancer
Where man boldly goes, bacteria follow
Microbial stowaways: Are ships spreading disease?
Microbial stowaways: Are ships spreading disease?
When your memories can no longer be trusted
New iron-based and copper-oxide high-temperature
CSI: Milky Way team works scene of dead star
New study reveals brain cell mechanism of alcohol dependence
Organic corn: Increasing rotation complexity increases yields
Long-term hormone replacement therapy increases breast cancer risk
Quest for better treatment for effects of menopause
X-rays Often Repeated for Patients in Developing Countries
Sugar-coated antibiotics
Powerful superconductor is in a class all its own
Bacteria 'Feed' on Earth's Ocean-Bottom Crust
May 28, 2008
Scientists in Japan design first optical pacemaker for laboratory research
Researchers from 5 countries to test hygiene hypothesis with EU funding
Estrogen Helps Drive Distinct, Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer
The secret behind silkworm's hardy stomachs
Regulatory B cells exist -- and pack a punch
Method uses 'Bluetooth' to track travel time for vehicles, pedestrians
The balance shifts
NC State breakthrough results in super-hard nanocrystalline iron that can take the heat
New unifying theory of lasers advanced by physicists
Yale computer scientists devise a 'P4P' system for efficient Internet usage
Geoengineering could slow down the global water cycle
Avoiding Spleen Removal for Cooley's Anemia Sufferers
What makes life go at the tropics?
Iowa State researchers use fungus to improve corn-to-ethanol process
Skin defects set off alarm with widespread and potentially harmful effects
Battling bird flu by the numbers
When Plants Think Alike
Leiden scientists sequence first female DNA
Brown Chemists Create Cancer-Detecting Nanoparticles
Organic milk is cream of the crop
A common denominator of inflammations and fatty liver
New method identifies rat poison in humans
Brain cells help neighboring nerves regenerate
Healthy Parents Provide Clues to Survival of Young Haddock on Georges Bank
C-sections a critical factor in preterm birth increase
New Superlattice Structure Enables High Performance Infrared Imaging
Stress Buildup Precedes Large Sumatra Quakes
Carbon nanoribbons could make smaller, speedier computer chips
New breathing exercises help manage asthma
Oregon physicists don't flip spin but find possible electron switch
Flu pandemic medical help left in the waiting room
Combining exercise with hormone could prevent weight gain
Engineering researcher seeks answers to asteroid deflection
Some biofuels might do more harm than good to the environment, study finds
Research reveals molecular fingerprint of cocaine addiction
May 27, 2008
New form of ECT is as effective as older types but without cognitive side effects
New insights in diagnosing diabetes may help the millions who are undiagnosed
Hormone may hold key to helping elderly men live longer
Current vitamin D recommendations fraction of safe, perhaps essential levels for children
Coronary calcium distribution tied to heart attack risk
New cheaper method for mapping disease genes
Researchers demonstrate 'avalanche effect' in solar cells
'Intrabody' can mop up mutant protein in Huntington's disease model
Increased screening may better predict those at higher risk for heart disease, researchers report
Flat carbonated drinks not an effective alternative to oral rehydration solution
Natural compounds in cocoa tied to blood flow improvements for adults with type 2 diabetes
Genetic mutation associated with increased risk of lung cancer
Many men with low testosterone levels do not receive treatment
Short-term use of antipsychotics in older adults with dementia linked to serious adverse events
Many patients with heart disease have poor knowledge of heart attack symptoms
Courtship pattern shaped by emergence of a new gene in fruit flies
Cocoa could be a healthy treat for diabetic patients
Guideline: Vertigo can be treated easily and quickly
Dual functions of gene revealed, for better and for worse
Protein that provides innate defense against HIV could lead to new treatments
Researchers find roadmap to next-generation cancer therapies
UCLA researchers identify leukemia stem cells
Monitoring Blood Flow Helps Improve Prostate Biopsies, Jefferson Researchers Report
Blood cholesterol levels predict risk of heart disease due to hormone therapy
Public schools as good as private schools in raising math scores, study says
Failed HIV Drug Gets Second Chance with Addition of Gold Nanoparticles
Origin of cells for connective tissues of skull and face challenged
Cold Spring Harbor Scientists Reveal A Protein's Role in Enabling AIDS Virus to Reproduce
Hypoxia training suppresses harmful cardiac nitric oxide production during heart attack
Findings released from 1 of the largest percutaneous coronary intervention trials ever
Pittsburgh scientists find protein may be key to new therapies for elevated triglycerides
Biotechnology vs. Sustainability: What Do Students Think?
Managing computer fraud
Scientists image a single HIV particle being born
Research suggests parts of UK could be too hot for wine-making by 2080
Big quakes spark jolts worldwide
May 23, 2008
Miracle leaves that may help protect against liver damage
At the synapse: Gene may shed light on neurological disorders
Anti-rejection drug may increase risk of diabetes after kidney transplant
Scorched Earth millenium map shows 'fire scars'
Major 'missed' biochemical pathway emerges as important in virtually all cells
First of its kind study compares high school knee injuries by sport and gender
A trial of removing food additives should be considered for hyperactive children
Will polyclinics deliver real benefits to patients?
Oral HRT more than doubles the risk of blood clots
New statistical method reveals surprises about our ancestry
High blood pressure patients advised to use home monitors
Oocyte-specific gene mutations cause premature ovarian failure
Experimental agent blocks prostate cancer in animal study
More patients with drug-coated cardiac stents survive, avoid costly follow-up procedures
Stabilizing cancer-fighting p53 can also shield a metastasis-promoter
Nitrogen retained through loss
No link between antidepressants and birth defects
Pacific coast turning more acidic
Reducing Blockage Fails to Improve Access to the Bloodstream for Kidney Dialysis
Phoenix mission to Mars will search for climate clues
Premature tooth loss can affect oral health for years to come
Researchers explore the emerging role of infection in Alzheimer's disease
Hubble, Keck images show continued turbulence in Jupiter's atmosphere
Licorice extract provides new treatment option for canker sores
OHSU Discovery May Lead to Early Cancer Detection
New research: Fruit juice consumption not related to overweight in children
New family of gecko discovered by researchers from the U of Minnesota and Villanova University
High-school girls who consider themselves attractive are more likely to be targets for bullying
Study identifies food-related clock in the brain
Scientists reveal the lifestyle evolution of wild marine bacteria
Foot-dragging Mars rover finds Yellowstone-like hot spring deposits
May 22, 2008
NASA's Swift satellite catches first 'normal' supernova in the act of exploding
Study finds it pays to be heart smart if considering hormone therapy
Oregano oil works as well as synthetic insecticides to tackle common beetle pest
Gladstone scientists reveal the genetics of fat storage in cells
New study finds most North Pacific humpback whale populations rebounding
Storm Winds Blow in Jupiter's Little Red Spot
Landmark study reveals superiority of bivalirudin in heart attack patients at 30 days
Relocation of endangered Chinese turtle may save species
Scientists discover how common vaccine booster works
UNC study firms up promise of potential new cervical cancer screening tool
Baker Institute study finds continuing upward pressure on retail gasoline prices
Challenges of HIV-1 subtype diversity
Smokers flock together, quit together
Observation of X-rays from birth of supernova leads to all-out effort to record stellar death
A biomimetic jumping microrobot
Climate change does double-whammy to animals in seasonal environments
Many paths, few destinations: How stem cells decide what they'll be
Quitting smoking helps social life
Argonne scientists develop way to predict properties of light nuclei
Halting methane squanderlust
Saltwater Sleuths: NOAA Researchers Seek Clues in Unusual Places to Help Determine the Ages of Fish and Shellfish Populations
RNA Toxicity Contributes to Neurodegenerative Disease, University of Pennsylvania Scientists Say
Virtual biopsy can tell whether colon polyp is benign without removal, Mayo researchers say
A scientific first: A supernova explosion is observed in real time
Energy crops take a roasting
USC stem cell study sheds new light on cell mechanism
A missing link settles debate over the origin of frogs and salamanders
Ocean acidification -- another undesired side effect of fossil fuel-burning
Supernova birth seen for first time
Smoking is addictive, but quitting is contagious
May 21, 2008
Analysis of millions of US births shows association between birth defects and preterm birth
Grocery boost
A rare case of ischemic colitis caused by chronic venous insufficiency
Heterotopic gastric tissue simulating acute appendicitis
How to increase the chances of remaining virus free Pakistani patients with HCV?
A potential route for human tumor gene therapy
How to diagnose and treat Gardner syndrome with gastric polyposis
Can pathological techniques help identify primary colorectal signet ring cell carcinoma?
Is extra-corporal liver support with prometheus safe in patients with end-stage liver disease?
How does sodium phosphate combined with bisacodyl affect small intestine?
Seeing clearly despite the clouds
Scientists Discover a Molecular Scaffold That Guides Connections Between Brain Cells
Study identifies trends of vitamin B6 status in US population sample
New patient satisfaction study with budesonide/formoterol combination therapy
How can we measure the emotional states of animals?
Low-intensity case management cuts COPD-related hospital visits in half
Israeli study finds obstructive sleep apnea is health factor from day 1
Intensive care units' prevention of pneumonia in critically-ill patients generally strong
Invasive methods unnecessary for prostate cancer radiation therapy treatment planning
Study reveals link among childhood allergies, asthma symptoms, and early life exposure to cats
Protein key to neuro-regeneration
Joint NASA-French satellite to track trends in sea level, climate
Tuberculosis not the only risk from new immunological drugs
Determining genetic signature of lung tumors can help guide treatment
New titanium manufacturing process saves energy, helps protect troops
Tool creates personalized catch-up immunization schedules for missed childhood vaccinations
Research tool can detect autism at 9 months of age
Mars Express mission controllers ready for NASA Phoenix landing
Which is accurate, CT or MRI?
Risk threshold of daily alcohol intake and drinking duration in liver injury?
How to save cost for esophageal varices?
Iraq war service: A risk factor for bronchiolitis?
Possible biological explanation for C-Section-linked allergies and asthma found
May 20, 2008
Global menopause summit concludes HRT is safe for healthy women entering menopause
COPD patients benefit more from pulmonary rehab in earlier stages
First-born babies' higher asthma and allergy rates due to pregnancy conditions
Some like it hot! Structure of receptor for hot chili pepper and pain revealed
Study: Patients 75 years and older with brain tumors may benefit from more aggressive treatment
MR imaging accurately determines prostate cancer treatment failure
Surgeon operates to rescue chimp with rare deformity
Fear of crime or anxiety about a rapidly changing society?
Superconductors get a boost from pressure
UT Houston dermatologists link family history to shingles susceptibility
Radiofrequency ablation is effective treatment for dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus
UF researchers develop improved gene therapy agent
Broadband access opens doors to networking, economic development for rural areas
Bypass not to blame for heart patients' mental decline
JAMA publication features UNMC study on depression and head and neck cancer
JNC bases new guidelines for hypertension treatment with diuretics on UT research
Study finds 21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards
Clear racial discrepancies exist among patients with CKD
Vaccine triggers immune response, prevents Alzheimer's
By Adding Graphene, Researchers Create Superior Polymer
Children's gardens mushrooming
The photonic beetle
Study concludes no racial disparities in long-term outcomes in recipients of liver transplants
Widespread airbag use could result in dramatic cost savings for US trauma centers
The Mouse That Roared: Pipsqueak Star Unleashes Monster Flare
Self-repairing aircraft could revolutionize aviation safety
Abnormal 'editing' of gene messages may be a cause of lupus
Astronomers search for orphan stars using newly upgraded telescope
Old antibiotic may find new life as a stroke treatment
Blood-clotting protein modified for people with hard-to-treat hemophilia
Tracking influenza's every movement
Greener offices make happier employees
Common star draws swift attention with unprecedented flare
May 19, 2008
Integrating restoration and conservation within the ecosystem approach
Engineers demonstrate first room-temperature semiconductor source of coherent Terahertz radiation
Drug brings relief for many IBS patients who experience constipation
Majority of kidney cancers diagnosed at earliest stage
Traditional herbal medicine kills pancreatic cancer cells, Jefferson researchers report
Researchers aim to improve asthma patients' care through computer-based simulation program
Researchers develop first transgenic monkey model of Huntington's disease
Men at increased risk of death from pneumonia compared to women
Observations from space: NASA environmental data and lung disease
Ashwell receptor reduces mortality during sepsis
Mother's prenatal stress predisposes their babies to asthma and allergy
For children with sickle cell disease, lung disease is part of the package
Depression and PTSD symptoms in caregivers of lung transplant patients
Study finds that obstructive sleep apnea causes earlier death in stroke patients
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP may lower blood pressure
Explorers marvel at 'Brittlestar City' on seamount in powerful current swirling around Antarctica
M. D. Anderson nurse addresses lymphedema in breast cancer patients and survivors
Bone drug could help prevent the spread of breast cancer
CAPHOSOL relieves oral mucositis and improves quality-of-life in cancer patients
Disabling mouse enzyme increases fertility
Iressa shows promise for treatment of metastatic breast cancer when combined with hormonal therapy
New study links fate of personal care products to environmental pollution and human health concerns
Weather, waves and wireless: Super strength signalling
Sulfur in marine archaeological shipwrecks -- the 'hull story' gives a sour aftertaste
Ancient Deep Sea Coral Reefs Off Southeastern U.S. Serve as Underwater "Islands" in the Gulf Stream, Home to Many New Species of Animals
Drug fends off kidney cancer progression
New method proposed for determining which patients should get treatment for colorectal cancer
NIST tool helps Internet master top-level domains
Disorder enables extreme sensitivity in piezoelectric materials
Improved ion mobility is key to new hydrogen storage compound
Spin control: New technique sorts nanotubes by length
Emergency links: NIST identifies 'sweet spot' for radios in tunnels
Fibroids common, but women have options
How Did That Chain Letter Get To My Inbox?
New data show benefit of finasteride in preventing prostate cancer
Personalized therapy for asthma and COPD could soon be here
Gender disparity in community-acquired pneumonia
People with obstructive sleep apnea at risk for cardiac stress on airline flights
Study revives Olympic prospects for amputee sprinter
Scientists identified earthquake faults in Sichuan, China
May 16, 2008
Novel enzyme inhibitor paves way for new cancer drug
Study shows that administering calcium and magnesium effectively reduces neurological sensitivity
Adding epratuzumab to standard therapy
Mastectomies on the rise and MRI use may explain part of the trend, say Mayo researchers
Cancer patients' quality of life directly relates to their survival
New Mount Sinai research tracks effects of addictive drugs on brain
HIV Infection Stems From Few Viruses
How small molecule can take apart Alzheimer's disease protein fibers
UCSD researchers show link between vitamin D status, breast cancer
MIT crafts bacteria-resistant films
Nearly 40 percent of GERD patients taking PPIs experience recurring symptoms
Jaguar upgrade brings ORNL closer to petascale computing
Americans must consider cost and effectiveness when comparing and choosing medical interventions
Atmosphere threatened by pollutants entering ocean, prof says
Celebrex shows benefit in first-of-its-kind lung cancer chemoprevention trial
LIDAR Imaging Detector Could Build 'Super Road Maps' of Planets and Moons
Having less power impairs the mind and ability to get ahead, study shows
New driver of brand extension success found by University of Minnesota professor
Treating osteoporosis calls for physician, dentist collaboration: ADA Journal
Geneticists at the American Museum of Natural History trace the evolution of St. Louis encephalitis
Electric shocks can cause neurologic and neuropsychological symptoms
Hidden heart condition increases the risk of death in patients waiting for kidney transplants
U of Saskatchewan distinguished researcher finds an SOS response to cancer-causing agents
Study finds parents use cough medicines on under-2s despite the warnings
Adding up business and energy
Land tenure conflict in Kenya turning into strong inter-ethnic territorial claims
Does fishing on drifting fish aggregation devices endanger the survival of tropical tuna?
Key molecule discovered in Venus's atmosphere
An ancient protein balances gene activity and silences foreign DNA in bacteria
Young children with OCD benefit from family-based treatment
MIT creates new material for fuel cells
Separation from mom, dad linked with learning trouble in kids
May 15, 2008
Common bacteria activating natural killer T cells may cause autoimmune liver disease
Families shed light on likely causative gene for Alzheimer's
Researchers Find New Treatment for Hepatitis C
Genes may play role in risk assessment for prostate cancer among Hispanics and caucasians
Spillover effects of family and school stress linger in adolescents' daily lives
Adolescents' values can serve as a buffer against behaving violently at school
Teens' perception that they are liked found to be at least as important as actually being liked
Study Confirms Link Between Mothers' Depression, Young Children's Injuries
NASA study links Earth impacts to human-caused climate change
Research Examines Factors in Delaying or Declining Total Knee Replacement Surgery
Window of opportunity for restoring oaks small, new study finds
Targeted therapy plus chemotherapy may pack 1-2 punch against melanoma
Green tea compounds beat OSA-related brain deficits
U of Minnesota researcher discovers the starting point of sun-induced skin cancer
Culture affects how teen girls see harassment
Maternal exposure to persistent organic pollutants linked to urologic conditions in boys
Monarch butterflies help explain why parasites harm hosts
Female sex offenders often have mental problems
Middle class relaxing with marijuana
Pre-K students benefit when teachers are supportive
Reducing intake of dietary fat prevents prostate cancer in mice
Researchers find first conclusive evidence of Alzheimer's-like brain tangles in nonhuman primates
Compound has potential for new class of AIDS drugs
Restoring fish populations leads to tough choice for Great Lakes Gulls
Teenage girls still experience harassment
Discovery of most recent supernova in our galaxy
New efficiency record for solar cells
May 14, 2008
Scientists aim to unlock deep-sea 'secrets' of Earth's crust
Study shows that prostate cancer increases the risk of bone fracture
Scientists discover small RNAs that regulate gene expression and protect the genome
UNH Glycomics Center Helps Identify Sugar Linkage That Could Lead To Better Treatment For Autoimmune Diseases
Girls and children exposed to tobacco smoke benefit more from montelukast (singulair)
Argonne scientists use lasers to align molecules
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers pinpoint how smoking causes cancer
Yerkes researchers find link between psychological stress and overeating
Surviving breast cancer 'is not enough,' warns Breast Cancer Campaign
Research shines spotlight on a key player in the dance of chromosomes
ASGE issues updated infection control guidelines for gastrointestinal endoscopy
Archaeologist Uses Satellite Imagery to Explore Ancient Mexico
Vitamin D protects cells from stress that can lead to cancer
Depression and anger can plague recent university graduates: Study
Astronaut health on moon may depend on good dusting
Too hot to handle! Scientists identify heat sensing regulator
Gene therapy slows progression of fatal neurodegenerative disease in children
Study: Most female child molesters were victims of sexual abuse
Mayo Clinic study shows acupuncture and myofascial trigger therapy treat same pain areas
Adding ultrasound screening to mammography brings benefits, risks
Mouse Study: When It Comes To Living Longer, It's Better To Go Hungry Than Go Running
Tooth loss strongly linked to risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancer
Researchers fine-tune clot-busting treatment for bleeding in brain
Molecular 'clock' could predict risk for developing breast cancer
Deep sea methane scavengers captured
National study examines health risks of coarse particle pollution
Researchers discover architecture for fundamental processes of life
DNA fingerprinting simplified
Rensselaer student invents alternative to silicon chip
Fecal Microorganisms Inhabit Sandy Beaches of Florida
May 13, 2008
Chronic disease management: Does it improve health and save money?
Sweeping analysis of research reinforces strong media influence on women's body image
Glypican-3 gene function in regulating body size helps inform novel cancer treatments
Carnegie Mellon engineering researchers automate analysis of protein patterns
Research shows timing improves cleft palate surgery
New approach to protect the hearts of patients with muscular dystrophy
Prism glasses expand the view for patients with hemianopia
Medical research should include more women participants and examine the role of gender in disease
New Clues to How Proteins Dissolve and Crystallize
Memory lane: Older persons with more schooling spend fewer years with cognitive loss
Study finds economics helping to change early childhood policy debate
Human vision inadequate for research on bird vision
St. Jude study shows how T cell's machinery dials down autoimmunity
Kids think eyeglasses make other kids look smart
Can feces save the species?
Researchers find natural section favors parasite fitness over host health
Physical activity more likely to prevent breast cancer in certain groups
Children better prepared for school if their parents read aloud to them
Women who breastfeed for more than a year halve their risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Seeing Alzheimer's amyloids
Maths plus 'geeky' images equals deterred students
Phantoms in the brain: Pain after amputation
Are Anxiety Disorders All in the Mind?
Arsenic-based therapy shown to help eradicate leukemia-initiating cells
How embryonic stem cells develop into tissue-specific cells demonstrated
Ancient protein offers clues to killer condition
Texting costs are 'out of this world'
What's the difference between a human and a fruit fly?
Study finds possible connection between marijuana abuse and stroke or heart attacks
Hot climate could shut down plate tectonics
May 12, 2008
New technique determines that the number of fat cells remains constant in all body types
Suspected cause of type 1 diabetes caught
Scientists endure Arctic for last campaign prior to CryoSat-2 launch
Ancient Beachcombers May Have Travelled Slowly
heic0812: The Antennae Galaxies move closer
Productivity rises when companies are facing closure
American Pain Society's low back guideline expanded to cover interventional procedures
Feedstock makes a difference in feeding distiller's grains
Model shows how mutation tips biochemistry to cause Alzheimer's
Fruit fly avoidance mechanism could lead to new ways to control pain in humans
Men are more likely than women to crave alcohol when they feel negative emotions
Naltrexone is effective for Alaska Natives and other Alaskans living in rural areas
Binge drinkers have a disconnect between assessing their driving abilities and reality
Female concave-eared frogs draw mates with ultrasonic calls
Human ageing gene found in flies
A new gene trigger for pregnancy disorder identified
Scientists dig deeper into the genetics of schizophrenia by evaluating microRNAs
Is divorce bad for the parents?
UV lotion lights the way to cleaner facilities
How body size is regulated: International study discovers ten new genes related to human growth
Designer Isotopes Push the Frontier of Science
Researchers uncover mechanism of action of antibiotic able to reduce neuronal cell death in brain
Study supports reason for concern in childhood and adolescent obesity
May 09, 2008
University of Leicester to lead audit of adults with autism
Risks for painkiller abuse do not outweigh benefits in chronic pain
Made-to-order isotopes hold promise on science's frontier
Scientists demonstrate method for integrating nanowire devices directly onto silicon
Computer game's high score could earn the Nobel Prize in medicine
Model successfully predicts large river system fish diversity
New technique measures ultrashort laser pulses at focus
Skin flaps deliver cancer-fighting therapy, ASPS study reveals
New study shows how genes control blood proteins important to health
New cost-effective means to reconstruct virus populations
TU Delft demonstrates for the first time how light squeezes through small holes
Improving anxiety treatment through the help of brain imaging: A potential future treatment strategy
Scientists Identify Key Roadblock to Gene Expression
Previously unseen switch regulates breast cancer response to estrogen
6-month follow-up diagnostic mammograms recommended for women with probably benign lesions
New Cancer Gene Discovered
New report: Arthritis is a potential barrier to physical activity for adults with diabetes
Racial discrimination has different mental health effects on Asians, study shows
Phase III pivotal results presented of VYVANSE to treat ADHD in adults
NCAR Installs 76-Teraflop Supercomputer for Critical Research on Climate Change, Severe Weather
Magnet Lab researchers make observing cell functions easier
Cold Spring Harbor Scientists Are Part of Consortium That Sequences Platypus Genome, Unlocking Secrets of Evolution
Bread mold may hold secret to eliminating disease-causing genes
When statins aren't enough: New trial drug points to better management of coronary heart disease
Study finds link between birth order and asthma symptoms
Berkeley Researchers Identify Photosynthetic Dimmer Switch
Dying bats in the Northeast remain a mystery
What's bugging locusts? It could be they're hungry -- for each other
Hopkins researchers discover new link to schizophrenia
Young people are intentionally taking drink and drugs for better sex
May 08, 2008
Keeping yields, profits and water quality high
Depression diversity: Brain studies reveal big differences among individuals
UAB First in U.S. to Offer Speedier Precise Cancer Therapy
Patients with Chronic Illness Benefit from Telehealth Intervention
MIT study suggests caution on new anti-obesity drug in kids
Too much or too little weight gain poses risks to pregnant mothers, babies
Commencement 2008: Undergrad Has Sweet Success With Invention of Artificial Golgi
Platypus Genome Decoded
New analysis shows DAYTRANA offered ADHD symptom control for 12 months
Ultrasound first, not CT, for diagnosing suspected acute appendicitis
Climate Models Overheat Antarctica, New Study Finds
Alternatives to ozone-depleting pesticide studied
Silicon's effect on sunflowers studied
Over the back fence: gardeners get advice from neighbors, friends
Immune system pathway identified to fight allergens, asthma
MicroRNAs appear essential for retinal health
Iron 'snow' helps maintain Mercury's magnetic field, scientists say
Genetic 'tag team' keeps cells on cycle
Prisoner HIV program leads to continuum of medical care after release
Record-setting laser may aid searches for Earthlike planets
The Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC begins search for causes of autism
Rainfall and river networks prove accurate predictors of fish biodiversity
Mathematics simplifies sleep monitoring
When bears steal human food, mom's not to blame
Ponds found to take up carbon like world's oceans
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Nitrates in vegetables protect against gastric ulcers
Mothers' high normal blood sugar levels place infants at risk for birth problems
Lack of motivation in schizophrenia linked to brain chemical imbalance
May 07, 2008
Superbug genome sequenced
New target for Alzheimer's disease identified
X-rays power discoveries at Chicago's Field Museum
Study in mice suggests molecules in plants have beneficial effect on Alzheimer's disease
Researchers find way to make tumor cells easier to destroy
Killer competition: Neurons duke it out for survival
Naturally-occuring protein may be effective in limiting heart attack injury and restoring function
New cell-based sensors sniff out danger like bloodhounds
Antidepressants do work in depression while evidence for CBT is poorer say experts
Berkeley Lab Researchers Propose a New Breed of Supercomputers for Improving Global Climate Predictions
Waterpipe Smoking on College Campuses May Contribute to Growing Public Health Problem
The cooperative view: New evidence suggests a symbiogenetic origin for the centrosome
MGH researchers report successful new laser treatment for vocal-cord cancer
Finding the Real Potential of No-Till Farming for Sequestering Carbon
Stressed seaweed contributes to cloudy coastal skies, study suggests
Scientists identify interacting proteins key to melanoma development, treatment
New discovery on role of vital protein that fights meningitis
Creativity essential for climate targets -- existing -- housing
OHSU psychiatrist to highlight warning signs for school shootings
Cell's 'power plant' genes raise vision disorder risk
Priority regions for threatened frog and toad conservation in Latin America
Women and heart attack: Study finds failure to recognize symptoms, failure to treat appropriately
Seed dispersal in mauritius -- dead as a dodo?
Child abuse may 'mark' genes in the brains of suicide victims
First steps toward autonomous robot surgeries
Screw Worm Outbreak in Yemen
Mental disorders cost society billions in unearned income
Pilot study reinforces use of portable anteroom HEPA filtration
Not all fat created equal
Why face symmetry is sexy across cultures and species
May 06, 2008
Is bipolar disorder overdiagnosed?
Teens think they have asthma under control, but benefit from new approach to treatment
Telemedicine could eradicate many expensive ED visits
RFID testbed measures multiple tags at once and rapidly assesses new antenna designs
FSU researcher: As gas prices climb, employee productivity plummets
Preference for alcohol in adolescence may lead to heavy drinking
Double Duty: Loss of Protective Heart Failure Protein Causes High Blood Pressure
New Clorox disinfectant is EPA registered to kill both known types of MRSA
US teens adopted as infants appear to have moderately increased odds of mental health problems
Exhaustion of HIV-specific T cells may be caused by chronic exposure to virus
Preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission in low-income countries
ESA contributes to ocean carbon cycle research
EUROCORES conference gives cold quantum matter a European twist
Moran Eye Center researchers find gene linked to severe diabetic eye and kidney diseases
Unexpected role: EGFR protects cancer cells from starving
An MUHC team evaluates a new saliva-based HIV test to speed up detection
McGill study links breastfeeding to increased intelligence
Immune exhaustion in HIV infection
Genes and the environment contribute differently to drinking among young adolescents
The tachykinin receptor 3 gene has been linked to alcohol and cocaine dependence
New agent strikes at respiratory syncytial virus replication
65-million-year-old asteroid impact triggered a global hail of carbon beads
Study assesses TV viewing and verbal interactions among low-income parents and infants
Sudden death of a parent may pose mental health risks for children, surviving caregivers
Youths in towns with smoke-free restaurant laws appear less likely to become smokers
Low blood levels of vitamin D may be associated with depression in older adults
Global warming will negatively impact tropical species
Moms have few interactions with their infants during TV time
Breastfeeding may improve children's intelligence scores
May 05, 2008
New disaster preparedness strategy announced
Flip flops, mulch and no coat
Mental disorders in parents linked to autism in children
Iron supplements might harm infants who have enough
Fungi have a hand in depleted uranium's environmental fate
Gene sequence that can make half of us fatter is discovered
Bacterial slime helps cause serious disease
Melting defects could lead to smaller, more powerful microchips
Controlling embryonic fate by association
Mothers less likely to pursue HPV vaccination for youngest daughters
Children more vulnerable to harmful effects of lead
Young children hospitalized for flu associated with higher costs and higher risk illness
Nixing immaturity in red blood cells
Getting wise to the influenza virus' tricks
Nearly one-third of US parents don't know what to expect of infants
Adolescent rats help prove that early alcohol exposure alcohol can quickly lead to heavy drinking
Scientists identify genomic 'fingerprint' for alcohol-induced heart failure
Second breast cancer may be greater than thought for high-risk women without BRCA mutations
Treatment advances for fibroids, menopause
Commonly used medications associated with impaired physical function in older adults
New 'OPAL Therapy' presents simple, cost-effective method of treating HIV infection
New Software Allows ISPs and P2P Users to Get Along Without Getting Too Cozy
A new idea for how anti-aging products delay ripening of fruit and wilting of flowers
Study Shows Gene Variations May Predict Risk of Breast Cancer in Women
Solar Games at Paranal
NASA Calls on APL to Send a Probe to the Sun
Analysis of alcoholics' brains suggests treatment target
Second genetic link to weight and obesity
Diatoms discovered to remove phosphorus from oceans
Evidence that stun guns may stimulate the heart
Researchers report the cloning of a key group of human genes, the protein kinases
Closing the Achievement Gap in Math and Science
Alcoholism is not just a 'man's disease' anymore
Lean and mean biomass-degrading fungus reveals capabilities for improved biofuel production
Turning fungus into fuel
1 in 10 children using cough, cold medications
Apples, apple juice shown to prevent early atherosclerosis
Scientists discover why plague is so lethal
May 01, 2008
Carnegie Mellon technique accelerates biological image analysis
Early treatment of stomach infection may prevent cancer
Haunted by hallucinations: Children in the PICU traumatized by delusions
Biomarker predicts malignancy potential of HG-PIN lesions in the prostate
A significant difference in the sleep disturbances among Alzheimer patients, caregivers
UIC scientists discover how some bacteria survive antibiotics
Scientists discover new ocean current
Zebrafish may help solve ringing in vets' ears
Research Team Is First to Model Photochemical Compass for Bird Navigation
Dual treatment of incontinence and dementia associated with functional decline
Salk study links diabetes and Alzheimer's disease
Turning on cell-cell communication wipes out staph biofilms
'Destruct' triggers may be jammed in tumor cells, UF geneticists say
Study raises questions about prostate cancer therapies targeting IGF-1
Phase of clock gene expression in human leukocytes correlates with habitual sleep timing
It's a unisex brain with specific signals that trigger 'male' behavior
Decoding the dictionary: Study suggests lexicon evolved to fit in the brain
UMCES-led research team quantifies nutrient pollution reductions from urban stream restoration
Graphene-based gadgets may be just years away
The Sweet World of Soil Microbiology
FSU geochemist challenges key theory regarding Earth's formation
Go Speed Racer! Revving up the world's fastest nanomotors
Searching the heavens
Flower power may bring ray of sunshine to cancer sufferers
Woody and aquatic plants pose greatest invasive threat to China
Obesity worsens impact of asthma
Researchers develop new ultrasensitive assay to detect most poisonous substance known
Global Warming Affects World's Largest Freshwater Lake
CU-Boulder researchers forecast 3-in-5 chance of record low Arctic sea ice in 2008
The 'choking game,' psychological distress and bullying
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