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February 27, 2009
Researchers piggyback to safer reprogrammed stem cells
Why didn't Darwin discover Mendel's laws?
Intelligent use of the Earth's heat
Self-digestion as a means of survival
How yeast is helping us to understand Parkinson's Disease
Plastic and reconstructive surgery ... in brief
Cell microenvironments hold key to future stem cell therapies
Effective mentoring critical to HIV/AIDS research efforts
Muscular dystrophy mystery solved; Mizzou scientist moves closer to MD solution
Clemson scientists launch rockets to test atmospheric conditions
Prehistoric global cooling caused by CO2, research finds
Supports Intensity Scale is effective for identifying needs in people with intellectual disability
Researchers identify ALS gene mutation
Long-term study of orchard ground cover management systems
Antioxidants in Midwestern black raspberries influenced by production site
Scientists discover why teeth form in a single row
Analysis of fresh strawberries reveals consumer preferences
Statins lower stroke severity, improve recovery
US shiitake market mushrooming
Color test enhances tomato analyzer software
U of I study shows benefits of hormone found in fat tissue
Spun-sugar fibers spawn sweet technique for nerve repair
Georgia goes bananas
Study: Soybean oil reduces carbon footprint in swine barns
A worm-and-mouse tale: B cells deserve more respect
Biodegradable mulch films on the horizon
This grass is still greener
Commercial ships spew half as much particulate pollution as world's cars
Houseplants increase quality of life for retirement community residents
New Zealand breeding program creates new red raspberry variety
Daytime sleepiness provides red flag for cardiovascular disease
Study shows maritime shipping makes hefty contribution to air pollution
Flu virus foiled again
New discovery gives tuberculosis vaccine a shot in the arm
Arthritis Hinders Vital Physical Activity for Adults with Heart Disease
No differences in survival or neonatal outcomes in pregnancy-associated colorectal cancer
Study finds hemlock trees dying rapidly, affecting forest carbon cycle
New tool guides doctors to save cancer patients' fertility
February 26, 2009
Why California should consider Australia's 'prepare, stay and defend' wildfire policy
Colors of Quasars Reveal a Dusty Universe
New tool for genome-wide association studies
'Dark Cells' of Living Retina Imaged for the First Time
Global seed vault marks 1-year anniversary with 4-ton shipment of critical food crops
Scripps research scientists develop general-purpose method for detecting trace chemicals
New findings measure precise impact of fat on cancer spread
Study predicts when invasive species can travel more readily by air
Naturally produced estrogen may protect women from Parkinson's disease
Cross-dressing rubidium may reveal clues for exotic computing
Probing and controlling 'molecular rattling' may mean better preservatives
Random antenna arrays boost emergency communications
New ASCO/AUA guideline recommends men and their doctors discuss using 5-ARIs to reduce prostate cancer risk
Vanderbilt scientists invent world's smallest periscopes
Argonne scientists pinpoint mechanism to increase magnetic response of ferromagnetic semiconductor
Compounds that trigger beta cell replication identified by JDRF funded researchers
Big-Hearted Fish Reveals Genetic Underpinnings of Enigmatic Cardiovascular Condition, According to Penn Study
Crab claws pack strengthening bromide-rich biomaterial
Reversing ecology reveals ancient environments
Gallbladder Revmoal Through Vagina Offers Minimally Invasive Alternative
UMMS researchers publish DNA identification of czar's children
Health experts urge supermarket pharmacies to 'get smart' about free antibiotics
Predicting risk of stroke from one's genetic blueprint
13,000 Clovis-era tool cache unearthed in Colorado shows evidence of camel, horse butchering
Study Shows Robots Could Prepare Lunar Landing Pad
Ad click-through rate lower than previously thought
Soil Carbon Storage is Not Always Influenced by Tillage Practices
European satellites provide new insight into ozone-depleting chemical species
Addiction: Insights from Parkinson's disease
University of Alberta and NINT researchers make solar energy breakthrough
Caltech scientists find evidence for precise communication across brain areas during sleep
New cause of critical illness hypeglycemia identified
Oceanic seesaw links Northern and Southern hemisphere during abrupt climate change
February 25, 2009
Into the Eye of the Helix
Media coverage affects perceptions of climate change
Stunning finding: Compounds protect against cerebral palsy
An angry heart can lead to sudden death, Yale researchers find
UCLA stem cells scientists make electrically active motor neurons from iPS cells
Commercial yeasts upgraded with an enzyme for biofuel production
Great Lake's sinkholes host exotic ecosystems
Lovely 'snowfakes' mimic nature, advance science
Treating drug-addicted doctors is good medicine
DNA evidence is in, newly discovered species of fish dubbed H. psychedelica
UCR scientists identify stem-cell genes that help form plant organs
Peptides-on-demand: McGill researcher's radical new green chemistry makes the impossible possible
New models question old assumptions about how many molecules it takes to control cell division
Physical fitness improves spatial memory, increases size of brain structure
Origins of Pompeii-style artifacts examined at ISIS
Gestures lend a hand in learning mathematics
Determining risk for pancreatic cancer
US-led international research team confirms Alps-like mountain range exists
Team develops new metamaterial device
Green IT not helping climate change
Children with hypertension have trouble with thinking, memory
In battle against teacher turnover, MSU mentoring program proves effective
ESC reaffirms advice on cardiovascular risks associated with long-haul flights
U of Minnesota study finds confidence in food safety plunges in wake of peanut butter contamination
Mount Sinai first in US to implant FDA-cleared ring for mitral valve repair
Updated formula measures kidney function more accurately
Being overweight just as risky to health as being a smoker
British butterfly reveals role of habitat for species responding to climate change
Study finds major interruptions in antiretroviral therapy after release from prison
Diabetes a risk factor for postpartum depression
Discovering the secret code behind photosynthesis
Researchers block immune cell rush behind deadly sepsis
Bizarre bird behavior predicted by game theory
February 24, 2009
Living wills have an impact on pre-hospital lifesaving care
Mental Fatigue Can Affect Physical Endurance
UT Southwestern researchers identify molecule that helps the sleep-deprived to mentally rebound
Plasminogen activator inhibitor type-1 -- a potential link between heart failure and diabetes
Sexual lyrics in popular songs linked to early sexual experiences
Waiting for biopsy results may adversely affect health
Transcendental Meditation buffers students against college stress: Study
UAB researchers report breakthrough in HPV research
Mechanisms that prevent Alzheimer's Disease: Enzymatic activity plays key role
Women Less Likely to Have a Stroke After Mini-Stroke
UCSF Gallo study finds hormone disorder drug could help drinkers stay sober
Turbulence May Promote the Birth of Massive Stars
Are women more generous? New study sheds light on donation behavior
Learning from our mistakes: Consumers won't be deceived twice
Shredding corn silage could produce more ethanol at less cost
What the heck is it? Consumers can be primed to understand hybrid products
The honeymoon's over: Consumers overestimate enjoyment of products
Do experiences or material goods make us happier?
Don't touch that dial! Watching commercials leads to greater enjoyment of TV programs
Beware the left-digit effect: Price gimmicks may affect choice
MIT rocket aims for cheaper nudges in space
Trust your heart: Emotions may be more reliable when making choices
Don't flatter yourself: Why survey research can be flawed
Overdoing it? Simple techniques can help avoid overindulgence
Does sex sell? New study shows how to make women respond to sexy ads
A Newtonian system that mimics the baldness of rotating black holes
Building a Better Protein
Researchers solve mystery of deep-sea fish with tubular eyes and transparent head
Caltech and UCSD researchers shed light on how proteins find their shapes
Cholesterol-reducing drugs may lessen brain function, says ISU researcher
2008 was Earth's coolest year since 2000
In U of I study, kids learn to handle emotional responses to siblings
Case Western Reserve researchers develop 'wireless' activation of brain circuits
No longer a gray area: Our hair bleaches itself as we grow older
Lower increases in global temps could lead to greater impacts than previously thought, study finds
A sprightly explanation for UFO sightings?
New technique for cancer screening
Lowering your cholesterol may decrease your risk of cancer
Appalachian History Gives New Perspective of How Workers View Jobs
February 23, 2009
Get personal to improve heart health
SYNTAX defines borders between CABG and PCI with TAXUS drug-eluting stents
Father/daughter relationships lead to more girls following dad's career path
Can different languages be analyzed using the same model?
Canadian scientist mines drugs database for new diabetes treatment
New light shed on marine luminescence
Forget the freezer: Research suggests novel way to control water behavior
Study Indicates How We Maintain Visual Details In Short Term Memory
If It's Hard to Say, It Must be Risky
Electricity systems can cope with large-scale wind power
Kids who watch R-rated movies are more likely to smoke
Patient knowledge of health information influences cancer treatment
Suppressing cancer with a master control gene
Human stem cells provide a new model for Lou Gehrig's disease
Enhanced skin cancer risk linked to defects in cellular aging controls
RSRT Advisor Makes Significant Discovery with Potential for Novel Therapeutic Approaches
Atmospheric scientists trace the human role in Indonesian forest fires
Scientists mine drugs database for new diabetes treatment
New clues to healing arthritis caused by traumatic injury
Scientists identify lab-made proteins that neutralize multiple strains of seasonal and pandemic flu
Secrets behind high temperature superconductors revealed
Calculating gene and protein connections in a Parkinson's disease model
Safer nanoparticles spotlight tumors, deliver drugs
Scientists identify human monoclonal antibodies effective against bird and seasonal flu viruses
A safe, well-tolerated, and effective treatment for metastatic esophageal cancer
Is it effective of low-dose furazolidone-based quadruple regimens for H pylori infection?
Non-invasive diagnostic tools for assessment of function and structure of the stomach mucosa
What is potentially pathogenic role of anti-tTG IgA in the development of celiac disease?
Do imaging findings imply malignant potential at multi-detector row computed tomography?
Gene therapy shows promise as weapon against HIV
Decoding short-term memory with fMRI
NASA's Swift Spies Comet Lulin
Study finds life-saving trend among seagulls
Study finds most wars occur in Earth's richest biological regions
Fattysaurus or thinnysaurus? How dinosaurs measure up with laser imaging
Open access to scientific papers may not guarantee wide dissemination
High-flux hemodialysis prolongs survival in many patients with CKD
Tiny tool to control growing blood vessels opens new potential in tumor research
Green, black tea can reduce stroke risk
February 19, 2009
Indoor Air Pollution Increases Asthma Symptoms
Scientists find black gold amidst overlooked data
Coffee cultivation good for diversity in agrarian settlements but not in forests
Online collaboration identifies bacteria
A useful method to diagnose chest pain with foregut symptoms
What is the most effective therapy for low-dose aspirin induced peptic ulcer?
Should intra-abdominal pressure measurement be a routine for all pancreatitis patients?
Proteasome inhibition affects epigenetic mechanisms
Knowledge of genetics improves uncertain medication
A potential molecular target for biotherapy esophageal squamous cell carcinomas
Special issue of BMC Microbiology spotlights standardized language for describing microbes
Systolic and diastolic blood pressures together more useful for predicting cardiovascular risk
Inhibiting Proteins May Prevent Cartilage Breakdown in Arthritis Patients
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Lesion Identified at the Dentist
Study Suggests Collective Religious Rituals, Not Religious Devotion, Spur Support for Suicide Attacks
A budding role for a cellular dynamo
Gaps in colorectal cancer screening persist between whites and non-whites
New recipe for dwarf galaxies: Start with leftover gas
Childhood Chicken Pox Could Affect Oral Health Years Later
Erosion Doubles Along Part of Alaska's Arctic Coast: Cultural and Historical Sites Lost
High-Fat Diets Inflame Fat Tissue Around Blood Vessels, Contribute to Heart Disease
New imaging technique reveals the atomic structure of nanocrystals
Quantum dance: Discovery led by Princeton researchers could revolutionize computing
JAMA article contends earlier study overstated validity of findings on bisphenol A
Yours, Mine, Ours: When You and I Share Perspectives
'Badly fragmented' forensic science system needs overhaul
New surgical implant tested at U-Iowa prevents total blindness
New iPod listening study shows surprising behavior of teens
Genetic information personalizes warfarin prescribing
Erosion rates double along portion of Alaska's coast
Tuning in on cellular communication in the fruit fly
Study calls for increased research in flu transmission to prepare for pandemic flu outbreak
New stars from old gas surprise astronomers
SCAN: Delivering bone disorder diagnosis, fracture healing
New genomic markers associated with risk of heart disease and early heart attack
February 18, 2009
TB treatment delays in Taiwan
Blood pressure compound may benefit brain tumor patients
Link between unexploded munitions in oceans and cancer-causing toxins determined
Gene mutation increases drug toxicity, rejection risk in pediatric kidney transplants
Cancer death rates dropping among African Americans but survival rates still low
States expand newborn screening for life-threatening disorders
heaper materials could be key to low-cost solar cells
Huge pressures that melt diamond on planet Neptune determined by Sandia researchers
Statins pay off on a health-policy level, UCSF study finds
Rice University's Baker Institute experts available to discuss stem cell research, recommendations
Vitamin supplements may protect against noise-induced hearing loss
Anthropologist's studies of childbirth bring new focus on women in evolution
Forget the antioxidants? McGill researchers cast doubt on role of free radicals in aging
ORNL, UT project could save vision of millions
Decline of Shorebird Linked to Bait Use of Horseshoe Crabs
OHSU vaccine research targets HIV in the slower, early stage of infection
Historical Photographs Expose Decline in Florida's Reef Fish, New Scripps Study Finds
Asthma drugs need to be maintained for continued benefit
Troubled youths struggle after time in detention center
Robot playmates monitor emotional state of children with ASD
1 in 4 California adolescent girls has had HPV vaccine
If You're Aggressive, Your Dog Will Be, Too, Says Veterinary Study at University of Pennsylvania
Anti-social behavior in girls predicts adolescent depression seven years later
Researchers Isolate Protein Domain Linked to Tumor Progression
Mutant rats offer clues to medical mystery
LSUHSC research may benefit diabetes by increasing understanding of how to control islet cell growth
Mechanical thinning increases fruit size, reduces labor
What if Washingtonians don't address climate change?
Tiny 'Lab-on-a-Chip' Can Detect Pollutants, Disease and Biological Weapons
Sweet potato takes a ride on space shuttle
What if New Mexico doesn't address climate change?
Capillary mats labor-saving, economical alternative to hand watering
Protecting wine grapes from heat and drought
How do secure mother-child attachments predict good friendships?
Detecting disease in greenhouse plants
February 17, 2009
Scientists uncover secrets of potential bioterror virus
Identifying Mega-Targets for High-Yield Plant Breeding
Will Large Amounts of Soil Carbon be Released to the Atmosphere if Grasslands are Converted to Energy Crops?
Peer victimization in middle and high school predicts sexual behavior among adolescents
New research identifies faster detection of viruses
Nanoparticles Double Their Chances of Getting Into Sticky Situations
When acute hepatitis develops into chronic hepatitis
An inexhaustible source of neural cells
Structural polymorphism of 441-residue Tau at single residue resolution
Scientists uncover indicator that warns leukemia is progressing to more dangerous form
Good bacteria can be EZ Pass for oral vaccine against anthrax
Boosting its infectivity turns benign virus into good gene therapy carrier for cystic fibrosis
Cosmologists aim to observe first moments of universe
McMaster researchers discover new mode of how diseases evolve
Video imaging provides dynamic view of airway obstruction in those with sleep breathing disorder
Many children with hearing loss also have eye disorders
Sun-safe pool policies appear related to sun safety behaviors among pool staff
Study evaluates types of skin diseases among military personnel who were evacuated from combat zones
Duke software dramatically speeds enzyme design
Targeting the protein AEG1 impairs human liver cancer growth in mice
Arab-American women need supplement to boost dangerously low vitamin D levels
Food counterfeiting, contamination outpace international regulatory systems
Elderly patients can benefit from selective use of early revascularization
Closure of patent foramen ovale may benefit migraine sufferers
State of the steric sea level rise, 1955-2003
New guidelines emphasize use of breast MRI to supplement standard imaging
New study debunks misconceptions about barriers to the CDC's HIV testing recommendations
Antimicrobial resistance in clinics, hospitals and at home
Family history of melanoma linked to Parkinson's disease
Insulin analogues: What's all the fuss?
Does gene show link between migraine and stroke or heart attacks?
Local climate influences dengue transmission
Greenland and Antarctic ice sheet melting, rate unknown
Accelerating urbanization presents daunting engineering challenge
Cardiac fibrillation of the climate
February 13, 2009
Genetic differences between yeasts greater than those between humans and chimpanzees
Village bird study highlights loss of wildlife knowledge from one
Cheap love costs the Earth
Nanoscopic changes to pancreatic cells reveal cancer
Researchers find new biomarker for fatal prostate cancer
Seeing the forest and the trees helps cut atmospheric carbon dioxide
Biofuels, like politics, are local
Figuring out green power -- MSU scientists speed up discovery of plant metabolism genes
Tree lizard's quick release escape system makes jumpers turn somersaults
Gladstone scientists reveal that fat synthesizing enzyme is key to healthy skin and hair
African initiative trains students, explores geophysical mysteries
Pre-verbal number sense common to monkeys, babies, college kids
NIST/Maryland Researchers Demonstrate 'Quantum Data Buffering' Scheme
Potential atherosclerosis drug exhibits no harmful side-effects in liver
More power from bumps in the road
Chronic infection may add to developing-world deaths
Stem cell research uncovers mechanism for type 2 diabetes
Next gen sequencing technology pinpoint 'on-off switches' in genomes
Fructose-sweetened drinks increase nonfasting triglycerides in obese adults
AAAS plenary: Intrepid explorers and the search for the origin of species
Emergency treatment strategies, better communication reduce heart attack patient deaths
Roles of DNA packaging protein revealed by Einstein scientists
Herpesvirus: To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate Scientists Weigh Risks and Benefits
Women's Cancer Outcome Improved by Surgical Evaluation
Startling numbers of active-military personnel engaging in frequent binge drinking
New test may help to ensure that dengue vaccines do no harm
Nanoparticle 'Smart Bomb' Targets Drug Delivery to Cancer Cells
All work and no play makes for troubling trend in early education
Penguins marching into trouble
'Science:' Novel quantum effect directly observed and explained
Passive smoking link to dementia
February 12, 2009
Rote memorization of historical facts adds to collective cluelessness
Pediatric Hodgkin's disease survivors face increased breast cancer risk
Evidence of ancient hot springs on Mars detailed in Astrobiology journal
Gaza strip families give first clue to condition causing blindness and tooth decay
Early switch from IV to oral meds is effective for children with acute bone infection
Biobanks will provide 'electronic specimens' for medical research
Stem cells: Deathly awakening by interferon
Durability of dental fillings improves if the enzyme activity of teeth is inhibited
Aerosols - their part in our rainfall
Draft version of the Neanderthal genome completed
New lab evidence suggests preventive effect of herbal supplement in prostate cancer
People who exercise lower their risk of colon cancer
Groundbreaking study on complex movements of enzymes
Enzyme cocktail converts cellulosic materials, water into hydrogen fuel
Study suggests new treatment approach needed for management of depression with bipolar disorder
Fox Chase Researchers Give Mutants Another Chance
Seamounts may serve as refuges for deep-sea animals that struggle to survive elsewhere
Born to be Wild? Thrill-Seeking Behavior May Be Based in the Brain
New method to stimulate immune system may be effective at reducing amyloid burden in Alzheimer's
Computer exercises improve memory and attention
Noninvasive Screening Test May Detect Narrowing in Intracranial Stents According to Study by Rush University Medical Center
Girls growing up with heroin-addicted parent more resilient than boys
Ancestral genome of present-day African great apes & humans had burst of DNA sequence duplication
Read My Lips: Using Multiple Senses in Speech Perception
Molecular machines drive plasmonic nanoswitches
2 genes influence social behavior, visual-spatial performance in people with Williams syndrome
Investigational study of ustekinumab in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis published
MIT project uses personal digital assistants to track TB data
True or False? How Our Brain Processes Negative Statements
'Green' Plastics Could Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
Study shows males are more tolerant of same-sex peers
Viscosity-enhancing nanomaterials may double service life of concrete
February 11, 2009
Internal choices are weaker than those dictated by the outside world
Students who feel connected to peers, teachers are more inclined to warn of dangerous fellow student
Cropland diversity reduces nitrogen pollution
Dangerous printer particles identified
New test for mysterious metabolic diseases developed at Stanford/Packard
Two-step chemical process turns raw biomass into biofuel
Technology identified could reduce the spread of rice virus
Self-regulating molecular 'transformers' control intracellular protein delivery
Brown Expert Offers Guide to End-of-Life Care
Mayo Clinic research shows that improving brain processing speed helps memory
Time is what we make of it
Home pregnancy tests can lead to better prenatal care
When texting, eligible women express themselves better
Why fruits ripen and flowers die: Salk scientists discover how key plant hormone is triggered
Scientists at Scripps Research identify a mutation that causes inflammatory bowel disease
NCI-Penn Collaboration Finds Targeted Immune Cells Shrink Tumors in Mice
UCLA team creates virtual library of medieval manuscripts
Bus left you waiting in the cold? Use your cell phone to track it down
NIH report finds costs of digestive diseases has grown to more than $141 billion a year
Biofuels can provide viable, sustainable solution to reducing petroleum dependence
Diseased Heart Valve Replaced Through Small Chest Incision
New obesity staging system may help doctors measure up
Research highlights potential for improved solar cells
IL-2 immunotherapy fails to benefit HIV-infected individuals already taking antiretrovirals
Study: Genetic risk for substance use can be neutralized by good parenting
Genetic adaptations key to microbe's survival in challenging environment
Study finds race and ethnicity affect use of hospice services among patients with advanced cancer
Study says 'middle class' coral reef fish feel the economic squeeze
Simple method strengthens schools, other buildings against earthquakes
U of Minnesota research finds most road salt is making it into the state's lakes and rivers
NASA's Swift, Fermi Probe Fireworks From a Flaring Gamma-Ray Star
Avoiding the hothouse and the icehouse
Cosmologists 'see' the cosmic dawn
Canadian scientists read minds with infrared scan
February 10, 2009
Plants take a hike as temperatures rise
First brain study reveals benefits of exercise on quitting smoking
Give the foie gras a miss
BGU researchers identify vitamin B12 as an effective canker sore therapy
For Patients With Cirrhosis, Inflammation May Be Common Thread Behind Nervous And Heart Rhythm Problems
Public support grows for spending on mass transit and infrastructure
New guidelines for prescribing opioid pain drugs published
Multilingualism brings communities closer together
MRI shows brain atrophy pattern that predicts Alzheimer's
Shades of 1918? New study compares avian flu with a notorious killer from the past
Vigorous Exercise May Help Prevent Vision Loss
Model of pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV forecasts benefits, potential cost-effectiveness
BYU study: How an Antarctic worm makes antifreeze and what that has to do with climate change
Autism Consortium members publish in PNAS: Mechanism, treatment for Rett syndrome -- top cause autism girls
The Hsp90-Antifungal Combo, please: Compromising fungi in the immunocompromised
Scientists Uncover a Dramatic Rise in Sea Level and Its Broad Ramifications
Accidental wireless
News Release : Carbon Acts Like Rustoleum Around Hydrothermal Vents
Scientists document salamander decline in Central America
First Laboratory Experiment to Accurately Model Stellar Jets Explains Mysterious 'Knots'
No joy in discoveries of new mammal species -- only a warning for humanity, Paul Ehrlich says
Cancer diagnosis: Now in 3-D
Body's Defenses May Worsen Chronic Lung Diseases in Smokers
NYU Langone Medical Center researchers find micro RNA plays a key role in melanoma metastasis
New factor in teen obesity: Parents
New technique boosts protein NMR imaging speeds
Batteries get a boost at Rice
Diverse 'connectomes' hint at genes' limits in the nervous system
New genomic test can personalize breast cancer treatment
Pathologically Elevated Blood Fat Levels in Obesity: Researchers Discover Molecular Causes
Carbon nanotube avalanche process nearly doubles current
Study proves that practice makes perfect in PCI for heart attack
February 09, 2009
Stroke therapy window might be extended past nine hours for some
Iron on its route to the sea-floor: A new path
Unexplained chest pain can be due to stress
Anti-HIV gel shows promise in large-scale study in women
Substantial undercooling brings about microstructural change for ternary eutectic alloy
Black women with uterine cancers more likely to die than white patients
Pregnancy has no impact on breast cancer, but can delay diagnosis and treatment
Marijuana use linked to increased risk of testicular cancer
Scripps scientists create first crystal structure of an intermediate particle in virus assembly
While focusing on heart disease, researchers discover new tactic against fatal muscular dystrophy
Mama whales teach babies where to eat
U of Minnesota-led study reveals mysteries of deep-sea nutrients
A new gene silencing platform -- silence is golden
That gut feeling may actually reflect a reliable memory
International study identifies gene variants associated with early heart attack
Scientists deconstruct cell division
Scientists discover key factor in controlling the breakdown of bone
A Zen discovery: Unrusted iron in ocean
Trailblazing rural community shows green heating oil a viable option
Biotech scientists team with curators to stem decay of world's art, cultural heritage
Case Western Reserve research finds that the lack of specific gene plays role in autism
First North American antenna enables the ALMA Observatory to do its thing
Team led by Scripps Scientists increases understanding of two types of blindness
New guideline for prescribing opioid pain drugs published
Accidental discovery has potential for new applications in packaging
New genes involved in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia play fundamental role in prognosis of the disease
Efficacy of stents is improved when their placement is determined by arterial blood flow measurement
Cracking a controversial solid state mystery
February 06, 2009
Losing weight can cure obstructive sleep apnea in overweight patients
Effects of smoking linked to accelerated aging protein
Young teens really are shortsighted, but don't blame impulsivity
Amid rising childhood obesity, preschoolers found to be inactive
Do children understand how feelings affect school performance?
New treatment hope for prostate cancer
World first initiative improves global mental health
Impact of narcotics is greater on mentally ill
Energy drinks: The coffee of a new generation?
GEN reports on strategies to overcome blood-brain barrier
CSHL scientists discover link between control of chromosome duplication and segregation
New paper offers key insights into how new species emerge
Poor people suffer disproportionately from chronic infections
Rot's unique wood degrading machinery to be harnessed for better biofuels production
A Natural, Alternative Insect Repellent to Deet
Biologists solve mystery of black wolves
Researchers examine role of climate change in disease spread
CSHL scientists discover how 'companion' cells to sperm protect them from genetic damage
Georgia State researchers shed light on fat burning
Columbia research shows novel benefits of fatty acids in arteries
New equation of state of seawater
Angiogenesis linked to poor survival in patients with rare type of ovarian cancer
Survey samples life scientists' views on 'dual use' research and bioterrorism
Origin of claws seen in 390-million-year-old fossil
Colorectal cancer: Immunological tests for more accurate detection of cancer precursors
Inner workings of photosynthesis revealed by powerful new laser technique
Exceptionally deep view of strange galaxy
Mutant rats resist warfarin
Constant compressions critical to CPR
Gut bacteria can manufacture defenses against cancer and inflammatory bowel disease
February 05, 2009
Heart failure linked to cognitive impairment
Genetic study shows direct link between vitamin D and MS susceptibility 'gene'
Statin therapy ineffective in breast cancer prevention
New open-source software permits faster desktop computer simulations of molecular motion
What's Killing the Coral Reefs?
Research to provide information of long-term effects of childhood cancer treatment to parents
ossible drug target for obesity treatment a no-brainer: UNC study
Simplicity is crucial to design optimization at nanoscale
Arginine discovery could help fight human obesity
Fossil steroids record the advent of earliest known animals
Prehistoric fossil snake is largest on record
Researchers find earliest evidence for animal life
Bone marrow cells can heal nerves in diabetes model
Caltech scientists lead deep-sea discovery voyage
U of Minnesota researchers find master gene behind blood vessel development
Global warming may delay recovery of stratospheric ozone
Vitamin D, a key milk nutrient, linked to better muscle power
Dry Beans Inhibit Development of Mammary Cancer
Decoding Funny Faces to Detect Disease
New plasma transistor could create sharper displays
New method monitors critical bacteria in wastewater treatment
Holy Guacamole: NC State Researcher Tracks Invasive Beetle Threatening Florida's Avocados
Molecule that suppresses immune response under study in type 1 diabetes
UVA Researchers Uncover Gene's Role in Severity of Drinking
Rich Man, Poor Man: Study shows body language can indicate socioeconomic status
ADA releases updated position statement on weight management
Ancient geologic escape hatches mistaken for tube worms
Xenophobia, For Men Only
Nanoemulsion potent against superbugs killing cystic fibrosis patients
Inuit are on the right track
Understanding Phosphorus in Soils Is Vital to Proper Management
New study raises concerns about screen time among urban children with asthma
LSU Engineers model forecasts chemical contaminants based on Katrina-flooded homes
Early whales gave birth on land
March launch planned for ESA's gravity mission
February 04, 2009
Space engineers from India work with University of Leicester for first national astronomy satellite
Research model may one day 'inoculate' elderly against slip-related falls
From seed to nuts: human ancestor's face evolved to eat survival foods
Eliminating the threat of nuclear arms
Methamphetamine use cost the US about $23 billion in 2005, RAND study estimates
How much is the world spending on neglected disease research and development?
Scientists discover how deadly fungus protects itself
USC study finds that green tea blocks benefits of cancer drug
Researchers Disprove 15-year-old Theory about the Nervous System
Mayo Clinic Researchers Suspect a Novel Gene is Causing Restless Legs Syndrome in a Large Family
Compounds could be new class of cancer drugs
High pressure yields novel single-element 'compound'
Johns Hopkins researchers discover new schizophrenia gene
19% of women don't receive recommended radiation after mastectomy
NRL partners with industry to develop compact biosensor for wide-ranging applications
Caltech researchers help unlock the secrets of gene regulatory networks
Does hotter mean healthier?
Methyl bromide alternatives indicated for North Carolina tomato production
Automation increases worker efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries
Research suggests public funding for specialty crops inadequate
Cardiff researchers could herald a new era in fundamental physics
Potential new herpes therapy studied
UNC study: Tinkering with the circadian clock can suppress cancer growth
Tobacco Smoke and Alcohol Harm Liver Worse as Combo
Researchers find pathway and enzyme unique to tularemia organism
Even natural perfumes may cause allergies
Neural mapping paints a haphazard picture of odor receptors
Long-term recovery of reefs from bleaching requires local action to increase resilience
Regular physical activity linked to better quality of life in early-stage lung cancer survivors
Study finds Zen meditation alleviates pain
Divorce, antidepressants, or weight gain/loss can add years to your face
Nightmares increase risk of further suicide attempts
Research finds new cause of ozone wheezing and potential treatments
Pioneering surgical technique in Spain enables extirpation of benign tumours of the pancreas - preserving the organ's function to the maximum
Why don't more animals change their sex?
February 03, 2009
Electricity from straw
Computerized writing aids make writing easier for persons with aphasia
China monsoon rainfall prediction and Pacific surface-subsurface sea temperature anomalies
Stroma genomic signature predicts resistance to anthracyclin-based chemotherapy in breast cancer
Vitamin D tied to muscle power in adolescent girls
Growth hormone treatment after weight loss surgery prevents loss of muscle mass
Advancement in tissue engineering promotes oral wound healing
Treating appendicitis by laparoscopic surgery may not be worth the cost
Beach vacations may increase future skin cancer risk in children
Monash research breakthrough to treat malaria
New findings raise questions about process used to identify experimental drug
UNH/NOAA Report: Arctic Region Underprepared for Maritime Accidents
Scientists Discover 'Hot Spot' for Toxic Harmful Algal Blooms Off Washington Coast
Rhythm abnormality of unknown origin strongly predicts sudden death risk in heart disease patients
Astronomers discover link between supermassive black holes and galaxy formation
Inflammation in colon may get doused before fueling cancer development
Exercise after knee replacement critical
Not just your imagination: The brain perceives optical illusions as real motion
Comparative genomics reveals molecular evolution of Q fever pathogen
Newly described contaminant sources in Katrina-flooded homes pose health risks
The Irony of Harmony: Why positive interactions may sometimes be negative
Driving Under the Influence (of Stress): Regional Effects of 9/11 Attacks on Driving
Gender bias found in student ratings of high school science teachers
New insights into growth factor's role in brain development
Landscape-scale treatment promising for slowing beetle spread
Heavy marijuana use may damage developing brain in teens, young adults
New Vaccine Developed for Preventing 'Uncommon Cold' Virus
Radiologists overestimate their overall risk of malpractice lawsuits in breast imaging
Differences in Recovered Memories of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Animal eggs not suitable substitutes to produce stem cells
10 new amphibian species discovered in Colombia
European team finds smallest transiting extrasolar planet ever
February 02, 2009
Precise orbit determination for Jason-1 satellite using on-board GPS data with centimeter-level accuracy
Study identifies potential 'safe period' for hormone replacement use
Targeted nanospheres find, penetrate, then fuel burning of melanoma
New technique images tumor vessel leakiness to predict breast cancer chemotherapy outcome
Fibroblasts invade at a snail's pace
Vascular drug found to improve learning and memory in middle-aged rats
Scattered light rapidly detects tumor response to chemotherapy
PET/CT May Improve Prognosis for Patients With Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Turning down gene expression promotes nerve cell maintenance
Nanoscopic static electricity generates chiral patterns
Scientists uncover new class of non-protein coding genes in mammals with key functions
Penn study finds link between Parkinson's disease genes and manganese poisoning
Stanford study prevents pancreatic tumor growth in mice by inhibiting key protein
Study finds genetic link between sleep disorders and depression in young children
Ancient Turtle Migrated from Asia to America Over a Tropical Arctic
New technology discovery at Mount Sinai Hospital holds promise for improved breast cancer treatment
Infliximab may help prevent post-operative Crohn's disease recurrence
New screening test can determine whether children have a swallowing disorder
Single gene lets bacteria jump from host to host
Study suggests that inflammation may be the link between extreme sleep durations and poor health
Daytime impairments in older men with obstructive sleep apnea are related to total sleep time
Automated screening process may eventually reduce additional breast cancer surgeries
Queen's chemist sheds light on health benefits of garlic
Researchers disrupt biochemical system involved in cancer, degenerative disease
LSUSHC researchers find potential new target for hypertension treatment
Pregnancy-related hormonal changes linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
In India: A search for more effective tuberculosis drugs
Mesh-like Network of Arteries Adjusts to Restore Blood Flow to Stroke-Injured Brain
The American Academy of Periodontology issues statement on periodontal treatment during pregnancy
'Hot spot' for toxic harmful algal blooms discovered off Washington coast
Drug combinations key in treating neurodegenerative diseases
Intervention method reduces binge drinking among college students
Household chemicals may be linked to infertility
Novel method of immunization that completely eliminates malaria parasites
Bipolar disorder linked to risk of early death from natural causes
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