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October 31, 2008
Simple chemical procedure augments therapeutic potential of stem cells
Oral rinses used for tracking HPV-positive head and neck cancers holds promise for cancer screening
Polarized light guides cholera-carrying midges that contaminate water supplies
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy nearly doubles risk of having a heavy baby
Extinct sabertooth cats were social, found strength in numbers, study shows
Type-1 diabetes not so much bad genes as good genes behaving badly, Stanford research shows
Drinking milk to ease milk allergy?
Studies of small water fleas help ecologists understand population dynamics
Friend or foe? How the body's clot-busting system speeds up atherosclerosis
Weight does not affect women's sexual behavior
Small islands given short shrift in assembling archaeological record
UC Davis researchers discover a key to aggressive breast cancer
Conclusive vote on cause of Indonesian mud volcano
Study: 2004 tsunami was not first of large scale, awareness may improve future tsunami estimates
World's rarest big cat gets a check-up
New Study Explores Social Comparison in Early Childhood
Baby Talk: The Roots of the Early Vocabulary in Infants' Learning From Speech
First evidence that prenatal exposure to famine may lead to persistent epigenetic changes
Gender Biases in Leadership Selection During Competitions Within and Between Groups
If it's hard to read, it's hard to do: Study shows difficult to read instructions decrease motivation
Stem cell therapies for heart disease -- 1 step closer
Case Western Reserve University professors call for regulation of electronic health records
Research shows that the Pill does not deserve its reputation for causing weight gain
Study reveals marriage dowry as major cause of poverty in Bangladesh
Clock-shifts affect risk of heart attack
Researchers characterize potential protein targets for malaria vaccine
MIT researchers find clues to planets' birth
Genographic scientists uncover new piece of Phoenician legacy
Study identifies 3 effective treatments for childhood anxiety disorders
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is back in business
Without glial cells, animals lose their senses
Dramatic fall in malaria in the Gambia raises possibility of elimination in parts of Africa
October 30, 2008
Membrane fusion at the synapse: Janus faced synaptotagmin-1 helps to keep the fast pace
Nanoscale dimensioning is fast, cheap with new NIST optical technique
Sniffing out a better chemical sensor
FSU Historian's Arctic research has him sitting on top of the world
Caltech-led researchers find negative cues from appearance alone matter for real elections
A card-swipe for medical tests
Our Cheatin' Brain: The Brain's Clever Way of Showing Us the World as a Whole
New MU Study Indicates that Exercise Prevents Fatty Liver Disease
MU Study Identifies Patient Strategies for Managing Symptoms of Lymphedema
Methane gas levels begin to increase again
VYVANSE provided behavior, inattention and math test score improvements in children with ADHD
Two Dutch researchers analyse striking behaviour of websurfers
1,000 tags reveal mysteries of giant bluefin tuna
EPA teams with National Geographic Society and World Resources Institute to map ecosystem services
Vaginal/Caesarean combo delivery of twins safe, UT Southwestern-led research finds
Jefferson Department of Surgery announces new pancreas tumor registry
Predatory bacterial swarm uses rippling motion to reach prey
Health Care Barriers for Undocumented Immigrants: Raising Tuberculosis Risk?
New drug target in obesity: Fat cells make lots of melanin
European computer scientists seek new framework for computation
Ultrasound shown to exert remote control of brain circuits
Researchers find aggressive phototherapy can improve neurodevelopmental outcomes in some preemies
WVU study demonstrates efficacy of CT perfusion in diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke
African-American Canadians who receive kidney transplants fare better than those in US
Metal hazard from table wines
In first national survey, patients give low scores to hospitals
Predicting boom and bust ecologies
October 29, 2008
Rhode Island Hospital study finds local retail meat safe from antibiotic-resistant organisms
Researchers find new chemical key that could unlock hundreds of new antibiotics
If the diabetes has a direct carcinogenetic effect?
Candidate markers for gastric cancer
A new Eph receptor tyrosine kinase overexpressed in gastric cancer was found
A potential targets for the prevention or treatment of esophageal carcinoma
Supercomputer provides massive computational boost to biomedical research at TGen
Grapes may aid a bunch of heart risk factors, animal study finds
Scientist clears hurdles for muscular dystrophy therapy
Stanford researchers: Global warming is killing frogs and salamanders in Yellowstone Park
Elderly fare better when included in decisions on treatment trade-offs
3-substituted indolones as novel therapeutic compounds for neurodegenerative conditions
NASA-enhanced dust storm predictions to aid health community
NJIT professor finds engineering technique to identify disease-causing genes
Study Confirms Amphibians' Ability to Predict Changes in Biodiversity
Study rules out inbreeding as cause of amphibian deformities
Syracuse University researchers discover new way to attack some forms of leukemia
New topical approach to treating nail fungus circumvents problems with current therapy
New intranasal influenza vaccine triggers robust immunity with significantly less antigen
New research shows that environmental gains derived from the use of nanomaterials may be offset in part by the processes used to manufacture them.
Researchers Apply Systems Biology and Glycomics to Study Human Inflammatory Diseases
Arctic sea ice thinning at record rate
Iowa State researcher develops new treatment method for canine eye diseases
Topical treatment for cold sores achieves efficacy of oral drugs; represents paradigm shift
K-State physics lab becoming a frontrunner in ultrafast laser research
Octogenarians can be good candidates for heart surgery
Improved poverty analysis
Gene against bacterial attack unravelled
Media coverage of lung cancer is increasing, and increasingly negative, new report shows
Geisinger research: Antimalarial drug prevents diabetes in arthritis patients
A high-fat diet could promote the development of Alzheimer's
Study helps clarify role of soil microbes in global warming
Mounting evidence shows health benefits of grape polyphenols
Methylmercury warning
Brain's 'hate circuit' identified
October 28, 2008
Are you phonagnosic?
Glutamate: Too much of a good thing in schizophrenia?
The mental health dangers of birth hypoxia
Solar System's Young Twin Has Two Asteroid Belts
Scientists identify new gene responsible for puberty disorders
New cell division mechanism discovered
Silicon optical fiber made practical
Stress affects older adults more than young adults
Scientists probe Antarctic glaciers for clues to past and future sea level
Neighborhood greenness has long term positive impact on kids' health
Green neighborhoods may reduce childhood obesity
Psychological Study Reveals That Red Enhances Men
Scientists identify cell changes leading to impaired 'artificial kidney' function
Temple researchers look for behavioral link between breastfeeding and lower risk of obesity
MU Researchers Advance Health Communication for At-Risk Populations
MSU doctors bring much-needed psychiatric care to rural areas via technology
'Digital Dark Age' may doom some data
Moderate use averts failure of type 2 diabetes drugs in animal model
Masks, hand washing, prevent spread of flu-like symptoms by up to 50 percent
Cut and run: MSU research predicts risk avoidance in the face of chronic economic loss
Good code, bad computations: A computer security gray area
New hormone data can predict menopause within a year
Researchers at UH Explore use of Fat Cells as Heart Attack Therapy
Large hormone dose may reduce risk of post-traumatic stress disorder
Better instructions reduce complications among patients using common blood thinner
Earthworm activity can alter forests' carbon-carrying capabilities
In mice, anxiety is linked to immune system
Effects of climate change vary greatly across plant families
Biosolids Microbes Pose Manageable Risk to Workers
Pain automatically activates facial muscle groups
October 27, 2008
Common epilepsy drug could prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease
Credit crunch threatens new medicines
Epilepsy drug may help Alzheimer's patients
Building the blood-brain barrier
First international guidelines for treatment of psoriatic arthritis
High dose of flu vaccine boosts immune response in elderly
MicroRNAs make for safer cancer treatments
Study may explain exercise-induced fatigue in muscular dystrophies
Purple tomatoes: The richness of antioxidants against tumors
Vaccinating family members offers important flu protection to newborns
Rheumatoid arthritis rising among women
A reversal of thinking: How women with lupus can increase chance for healthy pregnancies
Investigation of changes in properties of water under the action of a magnetic field
Rapid HIV testing in the ER boosts diagnoses, screening
University of Western Ontario cameras capture 'fireball'
Study will examine how children with Down syndrome learn
Boston Medical Center researchers educating chief residents about addiction
First comprehensive genomic study of common cold reveals new treatment targets
Toxic Bile Damages the Liver
Newly-discovered mechanism can explain the Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
New molecules with many branches will help unleash potential of nanotechnology
Even mild sleep apnea increases cardiovascular risk
Depression may increase exacerbations, hospitalizations in COPD
Cold virus found to manipulate genes
Mechanism in cells that generate malignant brain tumors may offer target for gene therapy
News Bits About Qubits: Scientists Store and Retrieve Data Inside an Atom
Making flies sick reveals new role for growth factors in immunity
October 24, 2008
Diversity of trees in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest defies simple explanation
Phase IIb data show that BG-12 significantly reduced brain lesions in multiple sclerosis
Study finds that practice makes perfect in lung cancer surgery
Green tea may delay onset of type 1 diabetes
JHU chemists devise self-assembling 'organic wires'
UCLA develops safer, more effective TB vaccine for HIV-positive people
DNA research taking guesswork out of finding the 'therapeutic window'
Potent greenhouse gas more prevalent in atmosphere than previously assumed
Major Source of Radon Exposure Overlooked at Former Ohio Uranium Processing Plant
Research uncovers new steps on pathway to enlarged heart
Study: Elderly Women Can Increase Strength But Still Risk Falls
Could your initials influence where you choose to work? A systematic test of the "name-letter effect"
Female Plant 'Communicates' Rejection or Acceptance of Male
The groundbreaking science behind what aims to be the fastest vehicle of all time
How to treat pelvic sepsis after stapled hemorrhoidopexy?
An effective method to study the pressure of the Sphincter of Oddi
Novel marker of colon cancer
A new insight on ethanol-induced gastric mucosa injury
Are bone marrow mononuclear cells effective in reducing hepatic lesions?
The science of speed -- how world-class UK research is behind the fastest car in the world
October 23, 2008
What is the function of NOD2 in colonic epithelial cells?
The risk factors of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in HCV patients
Secrets from within planets pave way for cleaner energy
Memory function varies after damage to key area of the brain
Leeds engineers' crucial role in land speed record attempt
Study finds genomic changes in the brains of people who commit suicide
Mouse genes guide search for human anxiety disorder genes
Magic solar milestone reached
Researchers downplay MRSA screening as effective infection control intervention
Study finds BRAF mutations in colorectal cancer cause resistance to anti-EGFR therapy
Research identifies new link between tart cherries and risk factors for heart disease
New promising obesity drug may have huge potential
Avian flu threat: New approach needed
Depression during pregnancy can double risk of preterm delivery
New research could save lives and millions of dollars
Adult liver transplant eligibility criteria
Reducing CEOs' option-based compensation decreases risky investments
Mapping a clan of mobile selfish genes
Earlier global warming produced a whole new form of life
Three-dimensional nanoimaging process provides detailed look at physical properties of liquid crystals
Greenhouse Gas Auction Revenues Can Help Cut Md. Electric Use Significantly, Says Study
Denser computer chips possible with plasmonic lenses that 'fly'
A new relationship between brain derived neurotrophic factor and inflammatory signaling
Caltech geobiologists discover unique 'magnetic death star' fossil
The Marine Mammal Center begins new leptospirosis study in California
Streamlining brain signals for speed and efficacy
Childhood environmental health
Mediator in communication between neurons and muscle cells found
New hope for multiple sclerosis sufferers
Seeing red -- in the number 7
Cattle fed distiller's grains maintain flavor and tenderness of beef
Different psychosocial factors predict adoption, maintenance of physical activity program
Silencing a protein could kill T-Cells, reverse leukemia
Nitrous Oxide Emissions Respond Differently to No-Till Depending on the Soil Type
October 22, 2008
Developing depression after a heart attack increases one's risk of death or readmission
New study suggests that high-dose hormone treatment might reduce risk for PTSD
Researchers propose new ultrasound screening criteria for diagnosing polycystic kidney disease
VAMOS Ocean Cloud Atmosphere Land Study
Scripps research scientists enhance immune system attacks on cancer
McGill physicists find a new state of matter in a 'transistor'
X marks the spot: Sharpies get thumbs-up for marking surgery sites
Serendipitous observations reveal rare event in life of distant quasar
Couples with Children with ADHD at Risk of Higher Divorce Rates, Shorter Marriages
Study of polar dinosaur migration questions whether dinosaurs were truly the first great migrators
Study Shows Steroid Therapies Following Transplant Can Be Eliminated
AGA releases evidence-based GERD guidelines
Secret Lives of Catalysts Revealed
New CU-Boulder study shows diversity decreases chances of parasitic disease
Self-assembling nano-fiber gel delivers high concentrations of clinically approved drugs
UCSB researchers develop cross-protective vaccine
ADHD appears to increase level of nicotine dependence in smokers
Researchers Examine Evolution of Genes that Trigger the Body's Immune Response to Viral Infection
Markers of inflammation and blood-clotting tied to hazards of intermittent HIV treatment
The Effect of Gamma Waves on Cognitive and Language Skills in Children
Fertilizers - a growing threat to sea life
Depression, health care services and heart attacks -- what's the connection?
Chronic inflammation can help nurture skin cancer, study shows
RSV may hide in the lungs, lead to asthma, UT Southwestern researchers report
UCSF Fresno leading-edge study lends hope to emphysema patients
NTU & SIMTech announce the first antenna-in-package solution for single-chip 60-GHz radio
Early-onset depressive disorders predict the use of addictive substances in adolescence
European researchers harness unique properties of boron to develop new drugs and diagnostics
Throwing light on the dark side of the Universe
Nutrition advice best served with family in mind
Hospital rankings: More than meets the eye
October 21, 2008
US suicide rate increasing
New MRI technique may identify cervical cancer early
3-D doppler ultrasound helps identify breast cancer
Stem cell research to benefit horse owners and trainers
New candidate genes for schizophrenia identified
Study sheds new light on dolphin coordination during predation
Exposing chicks to maternal stress leads to long-term reproductive success
Running on rocket fuel
Current mass extinction spurs major study of which plants to save
The Nose Knows: Two Fixation Points Needed for Face Recognition
Cosmic Lens Reveals Distant Galactic Violence
MU Scientist Uses Tracer to Predict Ancient Ocean Circulation
Group Bragging Betrays Insecurity, Study Finds
Researchers estimate lives lost due to delay in antiretroviral drug use for HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Seemingly suicidal stunt is normal rite of passage for immune cells
Birth control has long-term effect on hormone exposure
Inmates conduct ecological research on slow-growing mosses
Sandia aids cleanup of Iraqi nuclear facilities, rad waste
Engineering Nanoparticles for Maximum Strength
ESA leads the way to map boreal forest
Study finds creating unique health ID numbers would improve health care quality, efficiency
Scientists Map Soils on an Extinct American Volcano
Respiratory rhythms can help predict insomnia
Pesticide Concentrations Decreasing
McMaster University unveils world's most advanced microscope
Hypertension disparity linked to environment
Research around the North Pole
Getting to grips with the complexity of disease proteins
Orange appeal to clean up dirty water
New TB test reveals patients at risk, says study
Contact lenses are home to pathogenic amoebae
Do cell phones increase brain cancer risk?
Heart failure patients have higher risk of fractures
Western diet increases heart attack risk globally
October 17, 2008
Study reveals embolic neuroprotection system reduces risk of cardiac events
Study shows safety and efficacy of blood flow reversal system used during carotid stenting
Emotion and scent create lasting memories -- even in a sleeping brain
NASA'S Fermi Telescope Discovers First Gamma-Ray-Only Pulsar
Genes that control cell death fingered in age-related hearing loss
Colossal Black Holes Common in the Early Universe
MU brain imaging center provides research for autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease
Integrating antiretroviral therapy with TB treatment for co-infections reduces mortality
UGA study reveals ecosystem-level consequences of frog extinctions
New hope for the red squirrel
Early exposure to drugs, alcohol creates lifetime of health risk
Genes hold secret of survival of Antarctic 'antifreeze fish'
Man's best friend recruited in the hunt for disease genes
Aspirin does not prevent heart attacks in patients with diabetes
Prostate cancer gene test provides new early detection
When it comes to forest soil, wildfires pack 1-2 punch
Duke Innovations Improve Accuracy Of MRI As Internal "Thermometer"
Classic experiments give new insight on life's origin
MIT: Computer model reveals cells' inner workings
New research field promises radical advances in optical technologies
First gamma-ray-only pulsar observation opens new window on stellar evolution
Researchers identify genetic switch critical for cell survival in hypoxia
Novel genetic screens provide panoramic views of cellular systems
Study finds value in 'junk' DNA
New research shows that the smell of smoke does not trigger relapse in quitters
Better beer: college team creating anticancer brew
October 16, 2008
Brain structure provides key to unraveling function of bizarre dinosaur crests
Fructose Sets Table For Weight Gain Without Warning
Listening to dark matter
$2.9 million Australian study AMAZES asthma researchers
Scientists discover quantum mechanical 'hurricanes' form spontaneously
Researchers identify promising gene target for neuroblastoma therapy
First tunable, 'noiseless' amplifier may boost quantum computing, communications
Gold nanostars outshine the competition
Paperwork: Buckypapers clarify electrical, optical behavior of nanotubes
Scientists close in on method to fight deadly childhood cancer
Details of Evolutionary Transition from Fish to Land Animals Revealed
Ghostly glow reveals galaxy clusters in collision
Einstein's relativity survives neutrino test
MIT finds young planets stay hotter longer
Scientists propose the creation of a new type of seed bank
HORIZONS AMI will help set guidelines for drug and stent therapy
10 years on, high-school social skills predict better earnings than test scores
Drug-eluting stents more effective, equally as safe as bare metal stents in clinical trial
Research shows a walk in the park improves attention in children with ADHD
Revealing the evolutionary history of threatened sea turtles
Genetic analysis predicts whether liver cancer likely to recur
Nation's only citywide electronic health information exchange: Improving health and lowering costs
Global warming threatens Australia's iconic kangaroos
New recipe for self-healing plastic includes dash of food additive
Estimate Soil Texture-by-Feel
Deal or No Deal? The Role of Emotions in Negotiating Offers
Forest peoples' rights key to reducing emissions from deforestation
Governments urged to fight global child killer
Sensitive laser instrument could aid search for life on Mars
More effective treatment identified for common childhood vision disorder
21st century detective work reveals how ancient rock got off to a hot start
Link possible between pet food contamination and baby formula contamination
People with autism make more rational decisions, study shows
Facial expressions say more than a thousand words
$2 egg-beater could save lives in developing countries
October 15, 2008
Insomnia in women with breast cancer linked to heart rate dysregulation
Association found between severe obstructive sleep apnea
Study links nicotine with breast cancer growth and spread
Study looks at the lives of boys who commit dating violence
New data examine stents and bypass surgery in patients with 3VD and LMD
Herbicide-resistant grape could revitalize Midwest wine industry
UT public health experts discover new information about diabetes' link to tuberculosis
Study finds high mortality of endangered loggerhead sea turtles in Baja California
U.S.-Led, International AGAP Team Poised to Probe One of Antarctica's Last Unexplored Places
As Sticky as a Gecko ... but Ten Times Stronger!
Caltech scientists engineer supersensitive receptor, gain better understanding of dopamine system
More flexible method floated to produce biofuels, electricity
Steroids aid recovery from pneumonia, UT Southwestern researchers say
Lunar Prospecting Robot To Be Field Tested on Hawaii's Mauna Kea
Stress tests to confirm need for cardiac stent not occurring in most patients, new study finds
Resveratrol, red wine compound linked to health, also found in dark chocolate and cocoa
Biomarkers for identifying infant infections
NJIT professor's research suggests changes in underwater data communications
Late-breaking results of clinical trial on therapeutic endovascular cooling reported at TCT 2008
Did Termites Help Katrina Destroy New Orleans Floodwalls?
Being altruistic may make you attractive
Brown Scientist Finds Coastal Dead Zones May Benefit Some Species
Researchers continue to find genes for type 1 diabetes
Blindsight: How brain sees what you do not see
New comet discovered in Canada
Single-pixel camera has multiple futures
Resveratrol prevents fat accumulation in livers of 'alcoholic' mice
Black patients with chronic pain less likely to have obesity assessed
Researchers uncover world's oldest fossil impression of a flying insect
Efavirenz-Based Initial Therapies Associated with Better Outcomes in HIV-Infected Adults
Larger labs report kidney function routinely
Model predicts a system's remaining life and links info to inventory decisions
Extreme nature helps scientists design nano materials
'Plant-eating predator to fight superweed is not magic bullet'
Vitamin B does not slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
October 14, 2008
Death rate 70 percent lower at top-rated hospitals: HealthGrades annual hospital quality study
Hospital-based smoking cessation program after heart attack adds to success
Duke team explains a longtime visual puzzler in new way
Lack of vitamin D linked to Parkinson's disease
Best treatment determined for childhood eye problem
Farmers can spot lame sheep, but fail to prevent footrot spread
Vision loss more common in people with diabetes
Sunlight exposure plus low antioxidant levels may place older adults at risk for eye disease
Cancer screening rates among older Medicaid patients fall short of national objectives
Men who never smoke live longer, better lives than heavy smokers
Vitamin D deficiency may be more common in Parkinson's disease patients
Drinking alcohol associated with smaller brain volume
Intensive support programs can help hospitalized smokers stay smoke-free
Vitamin K does not stem BMD decline in postmenopausal women with osteopenia
Researchers write protein nanoarrays using a fountain pen and electric fields
Forsyth scientists trigger cancer-like response from embryonic stem cells
Response to immune protein determines pathology of multiple sclerosis
Embryonic heart exhibits impressive regenerative capacity
Scientists trace molecular origin of proportional development
Astrocytes and synaptic plasticity
In a last 'stronghold' for endangered chimpanzees, survey finds drastic decline
Despite 'peacenik' reputation, bonobos hunt and eat other primates too
Migratory moths may hitch their rides, but they're anything but drifters
Triple antiplatelet therapy appears superior to dual antiplatelet therapy
October 13, 2008
Astrocytes and synaptic plasticity
Body's anti-HIV drug explained
Vulnerable plaque may be easier to detect through new imaging technology
Drug may reduce coronary artery plaque
New devices used to reduce arterial occlusions, provide cardiac support, highlighted at TCT 2008
Study reveals that signs of heart disease are attributed to stress more frequently in women than men
Pectin power
Pandemic flu models help determine food distribution and school closing strategies
Nanotechnology boosts war on superbugs
Researchers discover baldness gene: 1 in 7 men at risk
Caltech biologists spy on the secret inner life of a cell
New Instrument Puts New Spin on Superconductors
Landmark study unlocks stem cell, DNA secrets to speed therapies
Team led by Livermore scientists helps to resolve long-standing puzzle in climate science
Statins may prevent miscarriages
A link between mitochondria and tumor formation in stem cells
Iowa State researchers developing wireless soil sensors to improve farming
Yamanaka eliminates viral vector in stem cell reprogramming
NASA Supercomputer Shows How Dust Rings Point to Exo-Earths
NIH scientists discover crucial control in long-lasting immunity
On the trail of a targeted therapy for blood cancers
Astronomers get best view yet of infant stars at feeding time
Sensitive nanowire disease detectors made by Yale scientists
Transparency in politics can lead to greater corruption
Fitness in a Changing World
Why could ethyl pyruvate attenuate severe acute pancreatitis?
How to differentiate macro-regenerative nodules from hepato-carcinoma?
What is the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux and reflux esophagitis?
The risk factors of abdominal venous thrombosis
A new alternative in treating short bowel syndrome
Is CT-colonoscopy a valuable tool to detect colorectal cancer?
Recommendations for children's exercise lacking say experts
Research shows link between bisphenol A and disease in adults
October 10, 2008
Study finds stroke-prevention surgery safe in growing 80-plus population
US culture derails girl math whizzes
M.I.N.D. Institute researchers find important clue to learning deficit in children with autism
Scientists adapt economics theory to trace brain's information flow
Clue to genetic cause of fatal birth defect
Vitamin D a key player in overall health of several body organs, says UC Riverside biochemist
Nerve stimulation therapy alleviates pain for chronic headache
Promising new material that could improve gas mileage
Risk and reward compete in brain
Steroid Treatment Offers No Benefit In Preemies, Hopkins Children's Study Suggests
Spallation Neutron Source sends first neutrons to 'Big Bang' beam line
Wildfires Cause Ozone Pollution to Violate Health Standards, New Study Shows
Children with cystic fibrosis not well covered by guidelines for vitamin D needs
Researchers Turning Freshwater Farm Ponds into Crab Farms
AAAS satellite image analysis reveals South Ossetian damage
Scientists identify gene that may make humans more vulnerable to pulmonary tuberculosis
Deep magma matters in volcanic eruption cycle
Smithsonian perspective: Biodiversity in a warmer world
Tobacco smuggling is killing more people than illegal drugs
Has a new era of reinstitutionalization in mental health care begun?
Opening a can of worms: Serendipitous discovery reveals earthworms more diverse than first thought
Warming in Yosemite National Park sends small mammals packing to higher, cooler elevations
Mouse studies suggest daily dose of ginkgo may prevent brain cell damage after a stroke
Brainy genes, not brawn, key to success on mussel beach
Keeping herpes infection in check: Pitt researchers describe immune system strategies
A low-cholesterol diet leaves a bitter taste in the gut
Digital zebrafish embryo provides the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate
Bold traveler's journey toward the center of the Earth
October 09, 2008
Case Western Reserve University research finds drug candidate slows age-related macular degeneration
Gene with probable role in human susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis identified
Researchers design artificial cells that could power medical implants
Researchers discover how infectious bacteria can switch species
Breathing second life into language teaching
New tool probes function of rice genes
Preventing colds: Washing your hands is more effective than taking vitamins
Annual Report Targets Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States
Incorporating Education in Exercise Programs Increases Benefits for Arthritis Patients, MU Researchers Find
'Fingerprinting' method tracks mercury emissions from coal
Northwestern Memorial's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute Trials Implantable Device to Manage Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
Proteins in sperm unlock understanding of male infertility says new study
Guidelines urge physical activity during pregnancy
Circadian clock may be critical for remembering what you learn, Stanford researchers say
Beavers: Dam good for songbirds
Waterborne disease risk upped in Great Lakes
RNA molecules, delivery system improve vaccine responses, effectiveness
Future Risk of Hurricanes: The Role of Climate Change
New study re-emphasizes natural cocoa powder has high antioxidant content
Scientists decode genome of parasite that causes relapsing malaria
Satellite data reveals extreme summer snowmelt in northern Greenland, CCNY professor says
'Smile doctors' create, restore and enhance patients' smiles
Selecting appropriate massive weight loss patients for body contouring critical
Fat injections can improve breast reconstruction -- jury's out on augmentation
Pickleweed Tolerates Irrigation with Seawater and High Levels of Boron
Bisphenol A linked to chemotherapy resistance
Ecological restoration as a tool for reversing ecosystem fragmentation
Diversity of plant-eating fishes may be key to recovery of coral reefs
Hodgkin lymphoma -- new characteristics discovered
October 08, 2008
Biological alternatives to chemical pesticides
Deep biosphere research points to new methods for recovering petroleum
New invention that could change design of future memory storage devices
Population growth puts dent in natural resources
Arctic soil reveals climate change clues
Compassion meditation may improve physical and emotional responses to psychological stress
Mayo Clinic conference on continuing medical education for physicians
All counterterrorism programs that collect and mine data should be evaluated for effectiveness
RAND study: Alternative fossil fuels have economic potential
Novel Imaging Approach May Assist in Predicting Success of Treatment For Atrial Fibrillation
Mayo Clinic physicians estimate new, tiny, super-sensitive probe could cut colon polyp removal in half
New research on family-based HIV prevention presented at annual NIH conference
Egg whites solve the 3-D problem
Wheezing and asthma in young children
Atomic-resolution views suggest function of enzyme that regulates light-detecting signals in eye
Stars stop forming when big galaxies collide
Burnham Researchers Turn Cancer Friend into Cancer Foe
Study provides insight on a common heart rhythm disorder
Herbal Menopause Therapy a Good Fit for Breast Cancer Patients?
Rong Li Lab probes mechanism of asymmetry in meiotic cell division
Study: Even occasional smoking can impair arteries
2008 ozone hole larger than last year
What is the influence of tumor removal on the serum level of carbohydrate's antibody?
Why could prednisolone suppress the hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury?
What is the pathogenesis of liver damage induced by ethanol?
An epidemiologic study of microscopic colitis in Turkey
Groundbreaking, lifesaving TB vaccine a step closer
Scientists simulate gut reaction to arsenic exposure
Protein shown to play a key role in normal development of nervous system
DNA could reveal your surname
Tamoxifen chemoprevention tied to early detection of breast cancer
October 07, 2008
Discovering drugs, biofuels in tropical seas
'Deadly dozen' reports diseases worsened by climate change
Mentally ill smoke at 4 times the rate of general population, says University of Melbourne study
Withdrawal of life support often an imperfect compromise
New light on link between snoring and cognitive deficits in children
Red wine may lower lung cancer risk
Extinction by asteroid a rarity
Post-term pregnancies risk infant's life and health, UCSF studies show
Cassini flyby of Saturn moon offers insight into solar system history
Hopkins children's experts say doctors and parents can sort out symptoms with a checklist
NASA study finds rising Arctic storm activity sways sea ice, climate
Mayo researchers explore issues related to multiple myeloma treatment
Study: Bird diversity lessens human exposure to West Nile Virus
JDRF funded study links 'hygiene hypothesis' to diabetes prevention
Anti-cancer drug prevents, reverses cardiovascular damage in mouse model of premature aging disorder
Lichens function as indicators of nitrogen pollution in forests
Unmet Need Common Among Patients with Advanced Illness
NASA spacecraft ready to explore outer solar system
UC San Diego Bioengineers Fill Holes in Science of Cellular Self-Organization
New blood test for Down syndrome
Boston University partners in NSF challenge to create wireless network using visible light
Surface tension drives segregation within cell mixtures
MU Researchers Identify Proteins that Play Important Role in Blood Vessel Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes
MSU scientists find new gene that helps plants beat the heat
MSU study: Girls have harder time than boys adjusting in language-learning environment
Fuzziness on the road to physics' grand unification theory
Takeda's investigational PPI TAK-390MR demonstrated higher healing rates compared to lansoprazole
Nanoscopic screening process to speed drug discovery
Oral vitamin D may help prevent some skin infections
Privatizing Canada's health care is not the answer: Lessons from the United States
Early-stage gene transcription creates access to DNA
Study finds genetic variant plays role in cleft lip
Receptor could halt blinding diseases, stop tumor growth, preserve neurons after trauma
Portable imaging system will help maximize public health response to natural disasters
Pediatric study finds alternatives for radiation of low-grade brain tumors
U of T researchers reveal Epstein-Barr virus protein contributes to cancer
Research shows Brazilian acai berry antioxidants absorbed by human body
Field Museum provides gold standard for mammal survey
Brookhaven Scientists Take Off for Southeastern Pacific Climate Study
Researchers discover that SLC2A9 is a high-capacity urate transporter in humans
October 06, 2008
New studies examine the effectiveness of probiotics in IBS
Metabolic syndrome ups colorectal cancer risk
Endoscopic therapy may offer an alternative to surgery
New screening technologies improve detection of polyps during colonoscopy
Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease
Researchers document world's mammals in crisis
Children's asthma affected by parental expectations
Mayo Clinic collaborates to advance Crohn's treatment
Seeing race and seeming racist? Whites go out of their way to avoid talking about race
New test could help catch serious infections in babies
Mayo Clinic study tackles labeling errors
News from Cancer: Disparities in head and neck cancer patients
Major study of opiate use in children's hospitals provides simple steps to alleviate harm
H. Pylori bacteria may help prevent some esophageal cancers
Metastatic movements in 3-D
A little exercise goes a long way for severely obese
Form of Crohn's disease traced to disabled gut cells
Disinfectants can make bacteria resistant to treatment
Food for thought -- regulating energy supply to the brain during fasting
Mental barriers hamper obese women's efforts to get exercise
Duke researchers show reading can help obese kids lose weight
How much are you really exercising?
Corner stores capture kids on morning commute
Newly identified cells make fat
New Study on Effects of Disclosing Financial Interests on Participation in Medical Research
Discovery of natural compounds that could slow blood vessel growth
Oklahoma researchers support biodiversity in biofuels production
Gas from the past gives scientists new insights into climate and the oceans
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News reports on growing role of molecular diagnostics
World's biggest computing grid launched
More research needed to make good on biofuel promise, experts say
Traits produced by melanin may signal the bearer's capacity to combat free radicals
Medical student gender and self-confidence
Gene expression in alligators suggests birds have 'thumbs'
October 03, 2008
Arctic sea ice annual freeze-up underway
UCR researchers propose minocycline as a promising drug for patients with Fragile X syndrome
So-called 'sandfish' could help materials handling and process technology specialists
Singing to females makes male birds' brains happy
Shift in bald eagle diet linked to sea otter decline
Survey confirms parents' fears, confusion over autism
Bee swarms follow high-speed 'streaker' bees to find a new nest
Decline in Alaskan sea otters affects bald eagles' diet
Making metabolism more inefficient can reduce obesity
The Structure of the Mre11 Protein Bound to DNA
Bullying of teenagers online is common, UCLA psychologists report
Many receptor models used in drug design may not be useful after all
New Catheter-less Technique May Ease the Pain and Discomfort of Prostate Cancer Recovery
Mandate for biofuels production requires science-based policy and global perspective
Musicians use both sides of their brains more frequently than average people
DNA of good bacteria drives intestinal response to infection
Paleozoic 'sediment curve' provides new tool for tracking sea-floor sediment movements
Beetles get by with a little help from their friends
Models of eel cells suggest electrifying possibilities
Second lumpectomy for breast cancer reduces survival rates
Study looks at psychological impact of gene test for breast cancer
Rethinking Who Should Be Considered 'Essential' During a Pandemic Flu Outbreak
Thinking it through: Scientists call for policy to guide biofuels industry toward sustainability
Arctic sea ice hits second-lowest extent, likely lowest volume, say CU-Boulder researchers
Bays on US Gulf Coast vulnerable to flooding
Millisecond brain signals predict response to fast-acting antidepressant
6 environmental research studies reveal critical health risks from plastic
New robotic repair system will fix ailing satellites
APA letter to Bush: New policy limits psychologist involvement in interrogations
Children's National researchers develop novel anti-tumor vaccine
Nanodiamond drug device could transform cancer treatment
Next-generation adaptive optics produces sharper Jupiter images
Moths with a nose for learning
NIST/CSM sensor could help avert pipeline failures
Baked slug: New method to test fireproofing material
Study confirms colonoscopy associated with reduced colorectal cancer incidence
Palliative care access varies widely in the US according to new study in J Palliative Medicine
October 02, 2008
Flexi display technology is now
Emissions rising faster this decade than last
HIV drug maraviroc effective for drug-resistant patients
Computer hardware 'guardians' protect users from undiscovered bugs
Emerging model organisms featured in CSH Protocols
Researchers use nanoparticles to deliver treatment for brain, spinal cord injuries
Whether combat or peacekeeping, PTSD impacts veterans' well-being
Breakthrough optical technology to assess colon cancer risk, accuracy
Television Viewing and Aggression: Some Alternative Perspectives
Getting help for depression and anxiety has significant long-term benefits
Infrared Echoes Give NASA's Spitzer a Supernova Flashback
Groundbreaking Discovery May Lead to Stronger Antibiotics
Acupressure calms children before surgery
Study reveals specific gene in adolescent men with delinquent peers
Structures of Important Plant Viruses Determined
MU scientists 'see' how HIV matures into an infection
Case Western Reserve University researchers track Chernobyl fallout
Nitrogen Applied
Case Western Reserve University project ties soil conservation and river management together
Will patients stick to physical therapy? Questionnaire can help doctors predict
New findings indicate HIV/AIDS pandemic began around 1900, earlier than previously thought
Urbanization in Africa at dawn of 20th century marked outbreak of HIV
Short RNAs show a long history
Genes influence effectiveness of weight-loss drug
First detection of magnetic field in distant galaxy produces a surprise
Zooming way in, technique offers close-ups of electrons, nuclei
Young Galaxy's Magnetism Surprises Astronomers
More star births than astronomers have calculated
Disease diagnosis in just 15 minutes
Mysterious snippets of DNA withstand eons of evolution, Stanford study
October 01, 2008
Green coffee-growing practices buffer climate-change impacts
Are we trading energy conservation for toxic air emissions?
Hay fever may be best treated with self-adjusted dosing
Method of predicting clear air turbulence could make flights smoother in the future
Adolescent insomnia linked to depression and substance abuse during adolescence and young adulthood
Changes in sex steroids associated with menopause
Learning to shape your brain activity
New study indicates link between weight gains during pregnancy and dieting history
Research suggests doctors should consider kidney-sparing surgery
Shade trees can protect coffee crops
Beta-blockers reduce mortality in patients with COPD after vascular surgery
Childhood wheezing with rhinovirus can increase asthma odds 10-fold
Saliva proteins could help detection of oral cancer
Vitamin C supplements may reduce benefit from wide range of anti-cancer drugs
Smoking increases depression in women, study reveals
Caltech scientists find cells coordinate gene activity with FM bursts
Canada's shores saved animals from devastating climate change
MRI spots DCIS in mice
Driving Fatalities Surge on US Presidential Election Days
Most adults under 50 unlikely need colorectal screening
Society's lack of food allergies impacts those afflicted with food allergies
Surgical treatment provides new option for some colorectal cancer patients
Researchers create first model for retina receptors
Psychologists show experience may be the best teacher for infants
CU-Boulder space scientists set for second spacecraft flyby of Mercury
Algal biomonitor
Direct recording shows brain signal persists even in dreamless sleep
During exercise, the human brain shifts into high gear on 'alternative energy'
When cells go bad
Study reveals an oily diet for subsurface life
Study: urban black bears 'live fast, die young'
Walking forum report shows need to expand physical activity in schools
Scientists discover why a mother's high-fat diet contributes to obesity in her children
Extra copies of EGFR gene signal poor prognosis for vulvar cancer
Treatment window expanded
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