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BrightSurf.com Science News Headlines September 2008
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September 30, 2008
LIAI launches new division to look at novel approaches to heart disease and inflammation
Nanotech and synbio: Americans don't know what's coming
Restless nights put older adults at risk for depression recurrence
Mental health intervention urged for heart patients
Groundbreaking findings on autism to be presented at Carnegie Mellon international symposium
Supplements no better than placebo in slowing cartilage loss in knees of osteoarthritis patients
MIT paves way to 'artificial nose'
Micro honeycomb materials enable new physics in aicraft sound reduction
Study finds association between hepatitis B and pancreatic cancer
Financial risk-taking behavior is associated with higher testosterone levels
U.Va. Engineers Aim to Solve 'Burning' Computer Problem
Cranking up the volume-- Sounds travel farther underwater as world's oceans become more acidic
Water table depth tied to droughts
Hepatitis B exposure may increase risk for pancreatic cancer
Experiment Demonstrates 110 Years of Sustainable Agriculture
MS patients have higher spinal fluid levels of suspicious immune molecule
Common insecticide can decimate tadpole populations
Parental warning: second-hand smoke may trigger nicotine dependence symptoms in kids
Virtual world offers new locale for problem solving
Researchers develop new self-training gene prediction program for fungi
Meat-eating dinosaur from Argentina had bird-like breathing system
Like an arrow: Jumping insects use archery techniques
Is there more to prion protein than mad cow disease?
New study proves that pain is not a symptom of arthritis, pain causes arthritis
Birth size is a marker of susceptibility to breast cancer later in life
Researchers identify mechanism used by gene to promote metastasis in human cancer cells
Blood thinning drug linked to increased bleeding in brain
Drinking alcohol before 15 years of age is risky for later alcohol problems
Campus green spaces enhance quality of life
Extending the life of fresh cranberries
Commercial aquatic plants offer cost-effective method for treating wastewater
Mustard seed meal suppresses weeds in container-grown ornamentals
A plum assignment
Immigrant children from poor countries academically outperform those from developed countries
An accurate picture of ice loss in Greenland
September 29, 2008
Occupational therapy gets people with osteoarthritis moving
Reversible 3-D cell culture gel invented
Scientists identify gene that may contribute to improved rice yield
'Hub' of fear memory formation identified in brain cells
Existing anti-obesity drugs may be effective against flu, hepatitis and HIV
Deadly rugby virus spreads in sumo wrestlers
New way to control protein activity could lead to cancer therapies
UI researchers find potentially toxic substance present in Chicago air
Looking for water on Mars
MU scientists go green with gold, distribute environmentally friendly nanoparticles
NASA data show Arctic saw fastest August sea ice retreat on record
Do 'light' cigarettes deliver less nicotine to the brain than regular cigarettes?
Don't forget the vitamin A when working with its carrier protein
Toddlers' focus on mouths rather than on eyes is a predictor of autism severity
Flood-alert system eased fears at Texas Medical Center
NASA'S Dirty Secret: Moon Dust
Conaway Lab Identifies Novel Mechanism for Regulation of Gene Expression
New way to make malaria medicine also first step in finding new antibiotics
Argonne scientists peer into heart of compound that may detect chemical, biological weapons
Physicists Find that Size Matters When Initiating an Object's Movement Through Grains
Endoscopy may not be necessary in asymptomatic children after caustic ingestion
Wetlands Restoration Not a Panacea for Louisiana Coast
Engineer: Head-first slide is quicker
Researchers Investigate Impact of Stress on Police Officers' Physical and Mental Health
Research underway to give sleep apnea sufferers relief and rest
Researchers study how pistachios may improve heart health
Carbon sinks: Issues, markets, policy
Lava flows reveal clues to magnetic field reversals
Foam reactor is ten times more energy efficient
Advice from research: market visiting rights to Antarctica
Expanding communities mean less green space
No oxygen in Eastern Mediterranean bottom-water
Oldest Known Rock on Earth Discovered
Scientists unmask key HIV protein, open door for more powerful AIDS drugs
Field of the future -- ecological experiment simulates conditions in 2100
Don't blame cities for climate change, see them as solutions
September 26, 2008
An ethical argument: Include pregnant women in research
MIT solves 100-year-old engineering problem
Study reveals homeowner perceptions in fire-prone areas
Advance offers revolution in food safety testing
New Graphene-Based Material Clarifies Graphite Oxide Chemistry
New UNC laboratory to help track and control tropical diseases
Women recover muscle strength more slowly than men
Bio-imaging mass spectrometry techniques reveal molecular details about complex systems
Stevens strengthens Dominican Republic's Early Warning System for Inundations
Stalagmites May Predict Next Big One along the New Madrid Seismic Zone
Majority of children vaccinated against hepatitis B not at increased risk of MS
Scientist proposes explanation for puzzling property of night-shining clouds at the edge of space
New nanoscale process created by UCSB scientists will help computers run faster and more efficiently
Discovered: World's Largest Tsunami Debris
A 'wild cousin' emerges from family tree of exploding stars
OHSU Cancer Institute researcher: radiation, immunotherapy gives greater effectiveness
Protecting patient privacy the new fashioned way
McGill researchers find oldest rocks on Earth
100 million years AD
Metal-organic frameworks feel the pressure of Argonne scientists
Zeroing in on Wi-Fi 'dead zones'
New approach to gene therapy may shrink brain tumors, prevent their spread
UNC project helps students with mental illnesses, support services prepare for 'what if' scenarios
Powerful Nearby Supernova Caught By Web
Community-based behavior change management cuts neonatal mortality in half
Simple device which uses electrical field could boost gas efficiency
Discovery offers new understanding of diabetes drug target
The Wild, Hidden Cousin of SN 1987A
Mayo Clinic discovery may help diabetic gastric problem
Social class dictates cancer risk
Pertussis: Adults can fall severely ill too
What is the role of interleukin-10 in ischemia-reperfusion injury?
What can we do for prevention and therapy of anaerobe-associated infections?
Gene variant boosts risk of fatty liver disease, scientists discover
September 25, 2008
Growth in the global carbon budget
Surgery unnecessary for 95 percent of those with asymptomatic carotid stenosis
New research shows why metal alloys degrade
Researchers study acoustic communication in deep-sea fish
What to do with leftover embryos in fertility clinics?
Researcher working on destruction of chemical weapons
Personality can hamper a physician's assessment of depression
Which is more accurate on diagnosis of rectal carcinoma?
How to select anti-hepatitis B virus agents for drug-resistance patients?
Robotic Surgery Lowers Risk of a Rare but Serious Complication of Gastric Bypass
Researchers note differences between people and animals on calorie restriction
USC: gamers play against type
CO2 emissions booming, shifting east, researchers report
Researchers discover that growing up too fast may mean dying young in honey bees
Pine Bark Beetles Affecting More than Forests
Coming soon: Self-guided, computer-based depression treatment
Potential treatment option for severe emphysema under study
Researchers Find an Essential Gene for Forming Ears of Corn
Cancer patients who receive neoadjuvant therapy followed by mastectomy may not need radiation
CU-Boulder study suggests air quality regulations miss key pollutants
Black Americans Are At Greater Risk for Colon Polyps
International Field Campaign examines impact of beetle kill on Rocky Mountain weather, air quality
On the Move: Personality influences migration patterns
New studies find global warming will have significant economic impacts on Florida coasts
The small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampulla of vater
What is the clinical features of primary aortoenteric fistula?
Molecular imaging technology used in gastric cancer
Why kidneys from older donors do not last as long as those from younger individuals
Probiotic bacteria can induce monocyte-derived dendritic cells maturation?
Working environment is 1 cause of rheumatoid arthritis
Fishy diet in early infancy cuts eczema risk
Variety of foods -- the key for child nutrition
An effective strategy for inhibition of cirrhosis
Cloud radar -- predicting the weather more accurately
New life found in ancient tombs
September 24, 2008
Researchers find animal with ability to survive climate change
Caffeine experts at Johns Hopkins call for warning labels for energy drinks
OHSU Cancer Institute researchers study breathing during radiation
Worm genome offers clues to evolution of parasitism
Racial disparities decline for cancer in Missouri
Step back to move forward emotionally, study suggests
Bladder cancer detected via amplified gene in cells found in urine
Un-total Recall: Amnesics Remember Grammar, but Not Meaning of New Sentences
Photonic crystal biosensors detect protein-DNA interactions
America's smallest dinosaur uncovered
NC State Researchers Get to Root of Nematode Genome
The natural history of 'healthy-HCV carriers'
Melting ice under pressure
New research to help dogs with cancer may benefit people
New tool to assess speech development in infants, toddlers with hearing impairments
Duke team finds compounds that prevent nerve damage
The dietary supplement genistein can undermine breast cancer treatment
Worlds in collision
Rare genetic disorder gives clues to autism, epilepsy, mental retardation
What is the best strategy for treating Helicobacter pylori?
How to differentiate abdominal tuberculosis from lymphomas?
How do the choline compounds change when apoptosis occurs?
Jefferson scientists deliver toxic genes to effectively kill pancreatic cancer cells
Step right up, let the computer look at your face and tell you your age
Is Bcl-2 protein a major obstacle in treating colorectal carcinoma?
'Chemical Equator' discovery will aid pollution mapping
New predictive tool can help determine treatment of breast cancer patients
Study findings help EMS respond to cardiac arrest emergencies more safely and efficiently
A new therapeutic option for human hepatocyte cancer
New lights on the pathogenic mechanisms of liver cirrhosis with ascites
Scientists Detect Cosmic 'Dark Flow' Across Billions of Light Years
Dark chocolate: Half a bar per week to keep at bay the risk of heart attack
September 23, 2008
Seabird Ammonia Emissions Contribute to Atmospheric Acidity
Culture greatly shapes young people's drinking habits
Weight loss surgery may be associated with bone loss
Low sperm count may be associated with prenatal testosterone excess
Severe stress more common among long-term cancer survivors
Breast cancer treatment resistance linked to signaling pathway
Hormone therapy before radiation seed implants for prostate cancer
Extinct may not be forever for some species of Galapagos tortoises
Is that song sexy or just so-so?
New insights could lead to a better pneumococcal vaccine
New approach to treating cystic fibrosis lung infection shows promise
UNC study: Parenting can override effect of genes in how babies respond to stress
IU sends innovative technology to Antarctica to speed polar research
The secret ingredients behind germinated rice
Long-term study shows effect of climate change on animal diversity
Aspirin and atherosclerosis
Modest CO2 cutbacks may be too little, too late for coral reefs
Whole brain radiation increases risk of learning and memory problems in cancer patients
Pitt research indicates new virus is culprit, not bystander, in deadly skin cancer
Ocean floor geysers warm flowing sea water
Is the Salad Bar Safe? Produce Concerns Linger after Summer Scares
Study: Facebook profiles can be used to detect narcissism
Indian spice reduces size of hemorrhagic stroke
Getting lost -- a newly discovered developmental brain disorder
Purifying nanorods: Big success with tiny cleanup
Risk of colorectal cancer extremely low 5 years after a normal colonoscopy screening
Immigrant children are increasingly more likely to lack health coverage
Penn Researchers Show that Inhibiting Cholesterol-Associated Protein Reduces High-Risk Blockages in Arteries
Secondhand smoke linked to peripheral artery disease in women
Stroke incidence may be higher and deadlier in American Indians
NASA's Swift Catches Farthest Ever Gamma-Ray Burst
Hidden infections crucial to understanding, controlling disease outbreaks
Iron-moving malfunction may underlie neurodegenerative diseases, aging
September 22, 2008
PTSD endures over time in family members of ICU patients
Healthy blood vessels may prevent fat growth
Patients stay with phone psychotherapy longer than office visits
Study confirms benefit of combination therapy for Alzheimer's disease
Pittsburgh researchers identify source of multipotent stem cells with broad regenerative potential
MIT: Preventing forest fires with tree power
Unlocking the secret of the Kondo Effect
Captive breeding introduced infectious disease to Mallorcan amphibians
Proton therapy lowers chance of later cancers
Pollution, everyday allergens, may be sources of laryngitis
Geriatric patients receive significant benefit from cochlear implantation
Sinusitis patients have pain similar to the elderly and people with arthritis
New HPV test for developing countries shows high accuracy in predicting cervical disease: Study
A case of false positive octreoscan in Crohn's disease
Study suggests some breast cancer patients facing radiation after a mastectomy may be over-treated
Cancer-causing gut bacteria exposed
Primordial fish had rudimentary fingers
How to prevent halothane hepatitis in Iran?
The effective chemoradiotherapy method for pancreatic cancer
How to diagnoses and treat biliary rhabdomyosarcoma efficiently?
What induce local recurrence of rectal carcinoma?
People with type 2 diabetes can put fatty livers on a diet with moderate exercise
IMPACTS: On the Threshold of Abrupt Climate Changes
BOSS: the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey
Minimally invasive aortic valve bypass benefits high-risk elderly patients
From Sugar to Gasoline
Study examines cost-effectiveness of HIV monitoring strategy in countries with limited resources
Model highlights benefits and risks of cervical cancer screening methods
Calorie restriction does not appear to induce bone loss in overweight adults
Variant of vitamin D receptor gene linked to melanoma risk
Family history of brain tumors linked to increased risk of brain cancer
September 18, 2008
Doppler on Wheels Deployed at Hurricane Ike
New mechanism for cardiac arrhythmia discovered
Pneumatosis cystoids intestinalis after fluorouracil chemotherapy
Gastric cancer with 3 pathological features
Is the intestinal mucosa barrier malfunction involved in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis?
Strategies for preventing gastrointestinal complications in severely burned patients
A breakthrough in contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasonography
The prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection in inflammatory bowel disease patients
How to treat gastroesophageal adenocarcinom patients?
An analysis of the surgical and perioperative complications in right hepatectomies
Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis
ASGE encourages patients to speak to their doctor about colorectal cancer screening options
Pelvic disorders affect large number of women, UT Southwestern researchers find
AGA Institute statement: Data support CT colonography as viable colorectal cancer screening option
Researchers Evaluate Cost-Effectiveness of Genetic Screening to Guide Initial HIV Treatment
Iowa State engineer works to clean and improve engine performance
UC Davis researchers find decrease in hysterectomy complications
UNC scientists turn human skin cells into insulin-producing cells
Scientists behind 'doomsday seed vault' ready the world's crops for climate change
Collaboration helps police address job stress
Penn researchers use honeybee venom toxin to develop a new tool for studying hypertension
The language of luxury
Sophisticated monitoring array to address mystery of uranium plume
Latest Electoral College forecast shows McCain ahead by as many as 27 votes
Almost 7 million pregnant in sub-Saharan Africa infected with hookworms; at risk of anaemia
Coating copies microscopic biological surfaces
Kids with obese friends and family more likely to misperceive weight
Study finds ATV guidelines inadequate
Nitrate Concentrations of Ground Water Increasing in Many Areas of the United States
Bisexual community reports need for improvements in mental health services
Brown-Assisted Trial Finds New Colorectal Screening Procedure Is Accurate and Less Invasive
New technique sees into tissue at greater depth, resolution
Pregnant women with bulimia have more anxiety and depression
September 17, 2008
Monitoring outcomes of suicide attempts in pregnancy can better assess drug dangers
Neighbors from hell: Infanticide rife in guillemot colony
Colorful spy tactics track live cells supporting cancerous tumors
Scientists identify genes capable of regulating stem cell function
Steroids Not as Effective in Obese Asthma Patients
NC State Engineers Discover Nanoparticles Can Break On Through
UT Southwestern cardiologists find physical exams just as good for assessing heart failure
Cutting calories could limit muscle wasting in later years
Vanderbilt researchers seek to make standardized tests accessible
Simulations help explain fast water transport in nanotubes
Arctic sea ice reaches lowest extent in 2008, second lowest ever recorded
Improving our ability to peek inside molecules
Merck's odanacatib increased BMD over 2 years at key fracture sites in Phase IIB study
Stem cells may solve mystery of early pregnancy breast cancer protection
Baby eyes are taking in the world, applying self-experience to other people
Inflammatory response to infection and injury may worsen dementia
New Carbon Material Shows Promise of Storing Large Quantities of Renewable Electrical Energy
Whale songs are heard for the first time around New York City waters
Blood Pressure Drug Combination Reduces Heart Attack Deaths
Expert urges FDA to take action to reduce BPA exposure
Scientists working to protect NI from Bird Flu
Why some primates, but not humans, can live with immunodeficiency viruses and not progress to AIDS
Sowing a future for peas
Radioactivity: Discover the lowest amounts with new methods
Child witnesses -- how to improve their performance
New results help predict treatment response in colorectal cancer
Joining forces against cancer
Smart desks make sci-fi a reality in the classroom
A healthy lifestyle halves the risk of premature death in women
New drug substantially extends survival in pancreatic cancer
Pazopanib shrinks lung cancers before surgery
ESF study helps stop drugs slipping through safety net
Depressed dialysis patients more likely to be hospitalized or die, researcher finds
September 16, 2008
Coating improves electrical stimulation therapy used for Parkinson's, depression, chronic pain
Pictures of hot fudge sundaes arouse: Understanding emotions improves our food choices
Impulsive eater? Remembering failures may help curb eating
Study offers new insights into teenagers and anxiety disorders
Help for shopaholics: New test determines who's at risk for compulsive buying
Key protein molecule linked to diverse human chronic inflammatory diseases
Nanomedical approach targets multiple cancer genes, shrinks tumors more effectively
Avoid coupon redeemers: Their stigma is contagious (unless they're attractive)
Children's Hospital researchers identify genetic mutation that may predict organ rejection
New study says high grain prices are likely here to stay
Wistar researchers invigorate 'exhausted' immune cells
Sun-damaged skin does not improve with estrogen treatments
International TGen-led team finds link between brain protein and Alzheimer's disease
Genetic profile reveals susceptibility to cleft palate
Embryonic stem cells might help reduce transplantation rejection
Colds and flu cut by one-third in study of Canada's top cold fighter in vaccinated seniors
Johns Hopkins researchers suppress 'hunger hormone'
Older problem gamblers may face greater suicide risk than younger counterparts, study finds
3-D MRI technique helps radiologists detect high-risk carotid disease
Parenting program for low-income families reduces toddlers' problem behavior
Move over mean girls -- boys can be socially aggressive, too
Researchers Discover Unexpected Properties of Materials in Lowermost Mantle
Common bronchodilator linked to increased deaths
Taking back-to-school to heart
Hopkins Children's study: Parents of dying newborns need clearer explanation of options
Immigrant Sun: Our star could be far from where it started in Milky Way
Children who are concerned about parents arguing are prone to school problems
Exposure to family violence especially harmful to previously abused children
Early parenting plays key role in infants' physiological response to stress
Herpes drug inhibits HIV in patients infected with both viruses
Is re-emerging superbug the next MRSA?
Promising new treatment option for women with recurrent ovarian cancer
More findings on gene involved in childhood asthma
September 15, 2008
'1-hit' event provides new opportunity for colon cancer prevention, say Fox Chase researchers
Majority of osteoporosis patients not receiving calcium and vitamin D with treatment
First generation antipsychotic drugs as effective as newer ones in some children
Retrospective study analyzes expenses of osteoporosis-related fracture over 3 years
Newer antipsychotics no better than older drug in treating child and adolescent schizophrenia
New tool to speed cancer therapy approval available
Unusual case of a woman who suffered stroke during sex
Vaccine against HER2-positive breast cancer offers complete protection in lab
Newly found gene variants account for kidney diseases among African-Americans
TGen investigators devise faster, cheaper way of analyzing the human genome
Researchers identify cancer-causing gene in many colon cancers
New gene variant identified for nondiabetic end stage renal disease in African-Americans
Hospitals could reduce unnecessary tests for cardiac diagnostic imaging
Revising and Re-sizing History: New Work Shows Ohio Site to Be Ancient Water Works, Not a Fort
Gender differences in experience of rheumatism
Curbing coal emissions alone might avert climate danger, say researchers
Moving Quarks Help Solve Proton Spin Puzzle
Depressed dialysis patients more likely to be hospitalized or die, researcher finds
Tuberculosis drug shows promise against latent bacteria
How corals adapt to day and night
Purifying parasites with light
Slicing solar power costs
September 12, 2008
The first new mineral with post-spinel structure is approved by CNMNC of IMA
A second career for a growth factor receptor: keeping nerve axons on target
New study on rural HIV care has economic and health implications
A snapshot of the transformation
Listeriosis infection primer for health-care providers and the public
Mate selection more biologically determined in some human populations
Scientists Watch As Listener's Brain Predicts Speaker's Words
OU Cancer Institute Scientists Identify New Cancer Stem Cell Marker; Developing Drug to Stop Cancer Recurrence
The pepperoni pizza hypothesis
Risk of breast cancer mutations underestimated for Asian women, Stanford study shows
Stem cell regeneration repairs congenital heart defect
'Naked-eye' gamma-ray burst was aimed squarely at Earth
Brown-led research team proposes new link to tropical African climate
Making snack food choices
Seeing Through the Skin
Mobile phones help secondary pupils
Superconductivity can induce magnetism
The Viability of Hydrogen Transportation Markets: Chicken or Egg?
Novel tuberculosis vaccine in Germany in clinical phase
Saltwater solution to save crops
National study finds post-traumatic stress disorder common among injured patients
A strict Mediterranean diet can help reduce deaths from major chronic diseases
Newly discovered molecule promises better treatments for heart attacks, heart surgery
Small changes to transport systems could mean big benefits for older people
Luck gave dinosaurs their edge
Ice core studies confirm accuracy of climate models
My, what big teeth you had! Extinct species had large teeth on roof of mouth
Key component of debilitating lung disease identified
Say 'goodbye' to back fat rolls
K-State professor's USDA research shows mad cow disease also caused by genetic mutation
Yale Astronomer Discovers Upper Mass Limit for Black Holes
As good as it gets?
COPD? Eat your veggies
New cannabis-like drugs could block pain without affecting brain, says study
Anti-tumor therapy with endoscopic ultrasound may fight cancer more safely and effectively
Erectile dysfunction related to sleep apnea may persist, but is treatable
September 11, 2008
Survival instincts propel 'difficult patient' to insist on quality care
UC Santa Barbara has key role in Large Hadron Collider project
Color-coded bacteria can spot oil spills or leaky pipes and storage tanks
Infectious heart disease death rates rising again say scientists
Protein opens hope of treatment for cystic fibrosis patients
Bleeding gums linked to heart disease
DNA 'tattoos' link adult, daughter stem cells in planarians
National study finds post-traumatic stress disorder common among injured patients
First beam for Large Hadron Collider, world's mightiest particle accelerator
In spiders, size matters: Small males are more often meals
Individuals vary their immune response according to age, sex and the costs
As head and neck cancer risks evolve, more treatment options emerge
Aerobic exercise for the wheelchair-bound
NASA study illustrates how global peak oil could impact climate
Aberrations in region of chromosome 1q21.1 associated with broad range of disorders in children
May 2008 earthquake in China could be followed by another significant rupture
Brightest stellar explosion heralds new type of long-distance astronomy
Photo reveals rare okapi survived poaching onslaught
Gap junction protein vital to successful pregnancy, researchers find
'Dodgy dossier' partly to blame for failure of war against malaria in the tropics
New marker for raised intracranial pressure
UT Southwestern: Killing bacteria isn't enough to restore immune function after infection
Immaturity of the brain may cause schizophrenia
University of Miami scientist uncovers miscalculation in geological undersea record
First beam for Large Hadron Collider
Terrorism: What the next president will face
U-M physicists' analysis leads to discovery of new particle
1843 stellar eruption may be new type of star explosion
Computational biochemist uncovers a molecular clue to evolution
Old growth forests are valuable carbon sinks
The Double Firing Burst
September 10, 2008
Cryopreservation techniques bring hopes for women cancer victims and endangered species
New gecko-like adhesive shakes off dirt
Abuse of painkillers can predispose adolescents to lifelong addiction
UC Davis researcher begins study of Osama bin Laden audio tapes
Boston physicists celebrate first beam for Large Hadron Collider
A potential approach to treatment of hepatitis B virus infection
A new breakthrough in timing of urgent endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding patients
Which is more accurate, serology test or C14-urea breath test?
Is yakult helpful in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome?
Retail medical clinics attract patients who do not have regular health care providers
New way to help schizophrenia sufferers' social skills
Protein found that regulates gene critical to dopamine-releasing brain cells
Eating fish while pregnant, longer breastfeeding, lead to better infant development
Mayo Clinic Chest Surgeons Propose Measures for Indicating Quality of Lung Surgery
Calcium during pregnancy reduces harmful blood lead levels
Physicists harness effects of disorder in magnetic sensors
Fuel-saving designs improve efficiency of hydraulic systems
Human embryonic stem cell secretions minimized tissue injury after heart attack
Early stage colon cancer characterized by inactivation of gatekeeper gene
Older adults can take medicines more safely and effectively by charting their daily routines
Silent Streams? Escalating Endangerment for North American Freshwater Fish: Nearly 40 Percent Now At-Risk
Penn researchers identify natural tumor suppressor
Advanced blood analysis may speed diagnosis of heart attacks
Cortisol and fatty liver: Researchers find cause of severe metabolic disorders
Engineers develop a laser solution to power plants slowed by slagging
Teens' failure to use condoms linked to partner disapproval, fear of less sexual pleasure
ISU study finds link between a mother's stress and her child becoming overweight
Many cancer patients receive insufficient pain management therapy
MU Anthropologist Develops New Approach to Explain Religious Behavior
Gender of supervisor influences workers' mental and physical health
Dance to the music: Learning and exercising at YMCA can prevent diabetes
Putting a Korset on the spread of computer viruses
Fuel Emissions From Marine Vessels Remain a Global Concern
Photos reveal Myanmar's large and small predators
Why delaying gratification is smart: A neural link between intelligence and self-control
September 09, 2008
Nanoscale silver: No silver lining?
Community-based diabetes prevention program shows promise
Researchers seeking to identify Alzheimer's risk focus on specific blood biomarker
Carbon molecule with a charge could be tomorrow's semiconductor
New paper sheds light on bacterial cell wall recycling
Valley networks on Mars formed during long period of episodic flooding
Climate Computer Modeling Heats Up
Safety study indicates gene therapy for blindness improves vision
A new addiction: Internet junkies
Infidelity dissected: New research on why people cheat
Psychiatry research: When the mirror becomes an enemy
Iowa State scientists, students contribute to world's biggest science experiment
Fathers need their children
University of Chicago scientists await start-up of Large Hadron Collider
As Andean glacier retreats, tiny life forms swiftly move in, CU-Boulder study shows
Genetic Variants Associated with Vitamin B12
Study finds previously deported immigrants more likely to be rearrested after leaving jail
JDRF-funded clinical trial demonstrates continuous glucose monitoring improves blood sugar control
How Are Herbicides Discovered?
Scavenger birds chew the fat
U.S. Air Force Technology Helps Scientists Understand Plant Root Function
Premature children 4 times more likely to have behavioral disorders
Scientists develop model to map continental margins
Brush your teeth to reduce the risk of heart disease
Catching the blood cell bus gives fatal yeast infection a clean getaway
Compost heap bacteria could provide 10 percent of UK transport fuel needs
Fluctuations in serotonin transport may explain winter blues
High levels of physical activity can blunt effect of obesity-related gene, study suggests
Common painkillers lower levels of prostate cancer biomarker
September 08, 2008
'Healthy' individuals may be at risk for heart disease
Anti-inflammatory drugs may mask prostate cancer marker
Many colorectal cancer survivors do not receive recommended follow-up care
World-first to predict premature birth
New studies on the Mediterranean diet confirm its effectiveness for chronic disease prevention
Dirty air brings rain -- then again, maybe not
New once-a-week treatment for type 2 diabetes developed by Mount Sinai researcher
Living sensor can warn of arsenic pollution
Milk may help bacteria survive against low levels of antibiotics
Rattlesnake-type poisons used by superbug bacteria to beat our defenses
A new 'Pyrex' nanoparticle
As easy as 1, 2, 3: Number sense correlates with test scores
How plants fine tune their natural chemical defenses
Experts meet on need for new rules to govern world's fragile polar regions
Study challenges routine use of MRI scans to evaluate breast cancer
How memories are made, and recalled
Tracking Down the Menace in Mexico City Smog
International experts collect alpine fungi in Beartooth Mountains of Montana
NIST and partners identify tiny gold clusters as top-notch catalysts
Creating lung cancer risk models for specific populations refines prediction
Best way to treat malaria: Avoid using same drug for everyone, scientists say
Tracking the reasons many girls avoid science and math
Updated guidelines for stem cell research released
Science paper examines role of aerosols in climate change
Old before their time? Aging in flies under natural vs. laboratory conditions
Michigan integral to world's largest physics experiment
3T MRI leads to better diagnosis for focal epilepsy
Patients will face delays in getting diagnostic scans due to severe shortage of imaging agents
Changes in urine could lead to BSE test for live animals
What is a gene?
LHC switch-on fears are completely unfounded
September 05, 2008
Molecular evolution is echoed in bat ears
Atomic structure of the mammalian 'fatty acid factory' determined
African-Americans have unique lung cancer risks from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Thumbs up -- a tiny ancestral remnant lends developmental edge to humans
ISU researchers help map first plant-parasitic nematode genome sequence
Scientists peel away the mystery behind gold's catalytic prowess
Gene enhancer in evolution of human opposable thumb
New evidence on the robustness of metabolic networks
Astronomers discover missing link for origin of comets
Bisphenol A linked to metabolic syndrome in human tissue
Study firmly shows no connection between measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism
Study: Delaying evolution of drug resistance in malaria parasite possible
Neutral HIV presentations more likely to be considered inviting, study finds
New NIST publication series addresses design of earthquake-resistant structures
NIST studies how new helium ion microscope measures up
Bottoms up: Better organic semiconductors for printable electronics
Low-birth-weight children should have their blood pressure checked, researchers find
Major flooding risk could span decades after Chinese earthquake
Rhode Island Hospital study finds link between obesity, type 2 diabetes and neurodegeneration
TAU Researchers Create New Stem Cell Screening Tool
University of Virginia Study Reveals Promising Method for Reducing MRSA Infections in Hospital Intensive Care Units
September 04, 2008
K-State professor's research suggests that cigarettes' power may not be in nicotine itself
Safer skies for the flying public
Trichoplax genome sequenced -- 'rosetta stone' for understanding evolution
Probably wireless
Closest Look Ever at the Edge of a Black Hole
New nano device detects immune system cell signaling
A Little Nitrogen Can Go a Long Way
New methods identify and manipulate 'newborn' cells in animal model of Parkinson's disease
Yerkes researchers create animal model of chronic stress
Compiling Multiple CT Scans Simplifies Probe Repositioning During Radiofrequency Ablation
Stem cell research puts interstate rivalry on hold
Experts Establish Baseline for Civic Engagement Among Retirees
New research challenges long-held assumptions of flightless bird evolution
Gene associated with pair-bonding in animals has similar effects in human males
Biocontrol Insect Exacerbates Invasive Weed
Evolving designer ecosystem sheds light on unintended consequences
Arteries from distinct regions of the body have unique immune functions
Warmer seas linked to strengthening hurricanes: FSU study fuels global warming debate
Putting the squeeze on nitrogen for high energy materials
'Superbug' breast infections controllable in nursing mothers, researchers find
New virtual telescope zooms in on Milky Way's super-massive black hole
What a Sleep Study Can Reveal About Fibromyalgia
Bad sign for global warming: Thawing permafrost holds vast carbon pool
A home early warning system for cardiac patients
DNA editing tool flips its target
Study shows pine bark naturally reduces knee osteoarthritis
Cardiac cell transplant studies show promise in cardiac tissue repair
Hearing restoration may be possible with cochlear repair after transplant of human cord blood cells
Next Stop: The Fourth Dimension
NTP finalizes report on Bisphenol A
Spending time in the intensive care unit can traumatize kids
Monitoring immune responses in disease
NC State Is First University in Nation to Offer Canine Bone Marrow Transplants
Scientists uncover Ebola cell-invasion strategy
M. D. Anderson study finds racial disparities in radiation therapy rates for breast cancer
M. D. Anderson study finds change in HER2 status after treatment with Herceptin
Obese people with asthma have nearly 5 times greater risk of hospitalization for asthma
International team reveals first prognosticator of survival in aggressive cancer
Research in AJN shows increase in private and public place infant abductions
September 03, 2008
Substance found in fruits and vegetables reduces likelihood of the flu
Invisibility undone
Height linked to risk of prostate cancer development and progression
Too much calcium in blood may increase risk of fatal prostate cancer
College freshmen: pain killers and stimulants less risky than cocaine; more risky than marijuana
A virtuous cycle: Safety in numbers for riders
Unexplored Arctic region to be mapped
Gene is likely cause of stroke-inducing vascular malformations
Scientists grow 'nanonets' able to snare added energy transfer
Previous claims of siRNA therapeutic effects called into question by report in human gene therapy
VCU Massey Cancer Center Spearheads Novel Clinical Study for Lymphoma Patients
Study confirms colorectal cancer screening should start at age 50
Stanford's 'autonomous' helicopters teach themselves to fly
Innate immune system targets asthma-linked fungus for destruction
Age-related memory loss tied to slip in filtering information quickly
Complex ocean behavior studied with 'artificial upwelling'
Biological invasions increasing due to freshwater impoundments, says CU-Boulder study
Nearly half of U.S. adults will develop painful knee osteoarthritis by age 85: study
Hopkins researchers piece together gene 'network' linked to schizophrenia
Battling Diabetes with Beta Cells
Virus weaves itself into the DNA transferred from parents to babies
Nature inspires new highly specific drugs and organic products
Safety of antithrombotic treatment in acute coronary syndromes
Cosmic connections: Imperial scientist locates the origin of cosmic dust
New study finds that add-on therapy improves depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder
Loss of sleep, even for a single night, increases inflammation in the body
Neuroscientist scans brain for clues on best time to multitask
Early onset gene for inflammatory bowel diseases identified
Characterization of grapevine transposons furthers understanding of in vino variety
Black-footed ferrets sired by males that died 8 years ago
Children with TVs in their room sleep less
September 02, 2008
Mom's mood, baby's sleep: what's the connection?
Study finds B-vitamin deficiency may cause vascular cognitive impairment
Galaxy Zoo -- an Internet superstar
Scientists develop new method to investigate origin of life
Most vaccine-allergic children can still be safely vaccinated, Hopkins experts say
Post-marketing studies finding adverse events in drugs used in children
PET scans lead to treatment changes in majority of colorectal cancer patients
Hospitals provide formula sample packs while medical organizations encourage breastfeeding
Children's calorie expenditure, heart rate increase during active video games
Family therapy helps relieve depression symptoms in bipolar teens
Study examines relationship between low birth weight and psychiatric problems in children
PET scans help identify mechanism underlying seasonal mood changes
Children of older fathers more likely to have bipolar disorder
Global warming greatest in past decade
Thawing permafrost likely to boost global warming
How often do hip and knee replacements need revision?
Wolves would rather eat salmon
Noninvasive test accurately identifies advanced liver disease without biopsy
Playing, and even watching, sports improves brain function
The first autism disease genes
Risks and benefits of antipsychotics in children and adolescents
Higher anaphylaxis rates after HPV vaccination: CMAJ study
Brain imaging links chronic insomnia to reversible cognitive deficits without changes in behavior
Study shows heavy snoring is an independent risk factor for carotid atherosclerosis
Study shows subjective sensitivity skin temperature change is decreased in older insomniac adults
More daytime sleeping predicts less recovery during rehabilitation for older adults
Best use of drug-eluting stents
DES: New elements in the debate
Should we use echocardiography to screen young athletes?
Genetic testing?
Sports-related sudden cardiac death is reduced by pre-participation cardiovascular screening
Cardiac ultrasound imaging goes to handheld
Computed tomography provides anatomy -- we need ischemia!
The future of non-invasive cardiac imaging
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