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January 29, 2009
Global glacier melt continues
New study explores the relationship between preterm birth and autism spectrum disorder
Study finds 'rescue course' of antenatal steroids improves outcome in premature babies
Human DNA repair process recorded in action
Capture of nanomagnetic 'fingerprints' a boost for next-generation information storage media
A Supercharged Metal-Ion Generator
Domain Walls that Conduct Electricity
Scientists make malaria parasite work to reveal its own vulnerabilities
Readers build vivid mental simulations of narrative situations, brain scans suggest
Some of Earth's climate troubles should face burial at sea, scientists say
Discovery could lead to a new animal model for hepatitis C
How to fight malaria by changing the environment
A better way to pinpoint underground oil reserves
Mammals that hibernate or burrow less likely to go extinct
Witness for the Prosecution? The Effect of Confessions on Eyewitness Testimony
Improved method for comparing genomes as well as written text
You Can't Always Get What You Want: Young Infants Understand Goals, Even if Unsuccessful
Breast Cancer Drug Shows Promise for Treating, Preventing Progestin-Dependent Tumors
Structure of enzyme against chemical warfare agents determined
Brain Structure Assists in Immune Response, According to Penn Vet Study
CSHL scientists clarify editing error underlying genetic neurodegenerative disease
Charcoal evidence tracks climate changes in Younger Dryas
Proton pump inhibitors increase risk of heart attacks for patients on common cardiac drug
Weight Loss Reduces Incontinence for Women
Researchers Identify New Function of Protein in Cellular Respiration
Mountain caribou's ancient ancestry revealed
Tracking Poultry Litter Phosphorus: Threat of Accumulation?
Researchers may have found why women have an edge on salt-sensitive hypertension
Blast overpressure is generated from the firing of weapons and may cause brain injury
Study Shows Younger Women With Endometrial Cancer Can Safely Keep Ovaries, Avoid Early Menopause
Omega-3s ease depressive symptoms related to menopause
Spinal fluid proteins signal Lou Gehrig's disease
January 28, 2009
New research findings may enable earlier diagnosis of uterine cancer
I feel your pain: Neural mechanisms of empathy
Rochester study raises new questions about controversial plastics chemical
New form of intravenous iron treats anemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis
Circumcision rates lower in states where Medicaid does not cover procedure
Diabetes treatment may lie in helping muscles to burn fat better
Stress disrupts human thinking, but the brain can bounce back
Is rapid transition through menopause linked to earlier onset of heart disease?
Avoiding secondhand smoke during pregnancy
Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy announces new findings
Big cats, wild pigs and short-eared dogs -- oh, my!
Penn Study Identifies How Ebola Virus Avoids the Immune System
Dog owners more likely to share germs with pets by not washing hands than by sleeping with dog
Researchers iron out new role for serotonin
Repeat pregnancies among teenagers on the increase
New generation of orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular prostheses
Magnetic-anchor-guided endoscopic submucosal dissection shows promise for gastric cancer
Ethical Evaluations of Nanotechnology
Most inactive physicians retain licenses, return to practice without competency review
Researchers identify a cell type that limits stroke damage
'Fishy' clue helps establish how proteins evolve
Helicobacter pylori can multiply in autophagic vesicles
New twist on old medical technology may prevent amputations
The numerate honey bee
Study: Adding Vimpat significantly reduces partial-onset seizures in adults with epilepsy
Biomarkers as a guide to therapy in heart failure patients
Pharmaceutical disobedience
UK breast screening information has serious shortcomings
Pain relieving effects of acupuncture are limited
Twin study: Diabetes significantly increases risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementia
DNA component can stimulate and suppress the immune response
Nuclear fusion-fission hybrid could contribute to carbon-free energy future
January 27, 2009
New liquefaction hazard maps of Santa Clara Valley, Northern California
New insights into a leading poultry disease and its risks to human health
Billion-year revision of plant evolution timeline may stem from discovery of lignin in seaweed
Fast-food diet cancels out benefits of breastfeeding in preventing asthma
The pseudogap persists as material superconducts
First comprehensive paper on statins' adverse effects released
Human induced plurtipotent stem cells reprogrammed into germ cell precursors
Emperor Penguins March toward Extinction?
Roadkill study could speed detection of kidney cancer
CSHL scientists find a new class of small RNAs and define its function
Physician use of HIT in hospitals linked to fewer deaths and complications, lower costs
Gene therapy demonstrates benefit in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
New asthma research opposes current drug treatment, says UH prof
Statins may treat blood vessel disorder that can lead to fatal strokes
Researchers identify 4 genetic hotspots associated with psoriasis
Comet impact theory disproved
Astronauts on International Space Station lose alarming amounts of hipbone strength
Cell Phones Are Dangerous for Child Pedestrians, UAB Study Finds
Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River
Scientists uncover new genetic variations linked to psoriasis
A little parity is a good thing: You don't always have to be the best
Mental shortcuts: New study examines consumer choice process
Protecting the nest egg: Special gifts have symbolic value
What's a little mold? Why consumers have different freshness standards at home
New survey results show huge burden of diabetes
Remember that time? New study demystifies consumer memory
An Individualized Approach to Breast Cancer Treatment
Daily school recess improves classroom behavior
Helium rains inside jovian planets
'Happiness gap' in the US narrows
Mysteries of categorization: How consumers think about new products
January 26, 2009
Researchers identify risk factors for contralateral breast cancer
Unmet medical needs are most common among vulnerable children
Unmasked and vulnerable
Shoulder injuries in US high school athletes occur more often in boys
Study examines risk factors for cancer in unaffected breast of breast cancer patients
'Birth control' for centrioles
Fluorescent proteins illuminating biomedical research
Compromised skin barrier function plays a role in psorasis development
Rewrite the textbooks: Transcription is bidirectional
New study aims to reduce risk of childhood leukemia
New tactics to tackle bystander's role in bullying
UT Southwestern researchers discover brain's memory 'buffer' in single cells
University of Copenhagen
Telemedicine can dramatically improve child sexual assault examinations in rural areas
Plasmonic Whispering Gallery Microcavity Paves the Way to Future Nanolasers
Gene's past could improve the future of rice
Scientists use lasers to measure changes to tropical forests
Children with inflammatory bowel disease have surprisingly high folate levels, study finds
Cancer-causing gene discovery suggests new therapies
Feeling your words: Hearing with your face
How natural oils can be hydrogenated without making unhealthy trans fats
Nurses with a second degree could impact workforce
Research ties tree mortality trends to climate warming
More accurate FEMA flood maps could help avoid significant damages and losses
DASNR researchers make breakthrough against poxviruses
Research identifies in-flight emergencies
Tension in the nanoworld
A crystal clear view of chalk formation
C1XS catches first glimpse of X-ray from the moon
Only about one of ten unemployed workers obtain COBRA coverage
Just Living With Females Extends the Reproductive Life of the Male Mouse, Says Penn Veterinary Researcher
January 23, 2009
Research elucidates way lungs fight bacteria and prevent infection
Blocking toxic effects could make clot-buster safer
Crib-side studies help struggling newborns go home without feeding tubes
Video games linked to poor relationships with friends, family
ARDS mortality is unchanged since 1994
Sleep disordered breathing and obesity: Independent effects, causes
Eating less may not extend life
First study to test real-world effects of stun gun use raises questions about safety
New insight into how bees see
UCSF finds potential new antibody treatment for autoimmune diseases
Danube Delta Holds Answers to 'Noah's Flood' Debate
How chemotherapy drugs block blood vessel growth, slow cancer spread
Study finds MRSA in Midwestern swine, workers
Implants mimic infection to rally immune system against tumors
Tiny lasers get a notch up
Scientists Unlock Possible Aging Secret in Genetically Altered Fruit Fly
Here's venom in your eye: Spitting cobras hit their mark
Secrets Of Stradivarius' Unique Sound Revealed
Infants draw on past to interpret present, understand other people's behavior
Survey could help pediatricians better treat patient
Process can cut the cost of making cellulosic biofuels
I quit, we quit - what works better for smokers?
Jefferson scientists discover a key protein regulator of inflammation and cell death
New treatment reduces severity of asthma attacks in preschoolers
Mixing genomics and geography yields insights into life and environment
Nano-tetherball biosensor precisely detects glucose
GEN reports on growing reliance on microfluidics technology
New stretchable electrodes created to study stresses on cardiac cells
New treatment option for latent tuberculosis
Unexpected finding opens up new way to stop autoimmune diseases and transplant rejection
Revisiting the anthrax attacks
Satellites confirm half-century of West Antarctic warming
The continents as a heat blanket
New study provides further evidence that apple juice can delay onset of Alzheimer's disease
New study provides further evidence that apple juice can delay onset of Alzheimer's disease
The total package: A skillful, compassionate doctor
Microbes fuel energy debate
New study links western tree mortality to warming temperatures, water stress
Genetic interactions are the key to understanding complex traits
U of T team heats up gold to surprising effect: it gets harder not softer
Recalibrating 'fight or flight'
Inflammation worsens danger due to atherosclerosis
STDs disrupt genetic bottleneck that usually constrains HIV infection
January 22, 2009
Altered brain activity in schizophrenia may cause exaggerated focus on self
Studies point to novel target for treating arrhythmias
Researchers genetically link Lou Gehrig's disease in humans to dog disease
Off the shelf maps help mitigate volcanic hazards
Baby Beetles Inspire Pitt Researchers to Build 'Mini Boat' Powered by Surface Tension
UC Davis study links smoking with most male cancer deaths
University of Miami engineer designs stretchable electronics with a twist
Termite insecticide a potent greenhouse gas
Researchers cooking up new gelled rocket fuels
People left out in the cold may act heatedly toward others
Dynamical theory and novel 4-D colorimetric method reveal modus operandi of intact living brain
Slices of living brain tissue are helping scientists identify new stroke therapies
Light-Speed Nanotech: Controlling the Nature of Graphene
Key to the success of invasive ants discovered
Evolution and epilepsy
Inflammation contributes to colon cancer
Researchers describe protease inhibitor that may aid in diabetic retinopathy treatment
Researchers examine developing hearts in chickens to find solutions for human heart abnormalities
Industrialization of China increases fragility of global food supply
Semiconducting nanotubes produced in quantity at Duke
Research exposes the risk to infants from the chemicals used in liquid medicines
Chemical come-on successfully lures love-sick lampreys to traps
Cosmic rays detected deep underground reveal secrets of the upper atmosphere
Hope for a rabies eradication strategy in Africa
The global impact of climate change on biodiversity
Spin-polarized electrons on demand
When less attention improves behavior
Cell transplantation and diabetes: New sites, new devices
Earth's seasons now arrive 2 days earlier, UC Berkeley, Harvard researchers report
New understanding of the origin of galaxies advanced
January 21, 2009
Anxious older adults may benefit from antidepressants
Surviving dance club music (noise) with hearing intact
Measurement of kidney function in children with kidney disease improved
Low-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than low-calorie diet, study finds
Nutritional supplementation program helps prevent weight loss among children in African country
Medication may provide some benefit for older adults with anxiety disorder
Abnormal heart function associated with reduced capacity for exercise
Faces and Race: A New Tool to Blunt Racial Bias
Pathogenic soil bacterium is influenced by land management practices
Engineered virus targets and kills apparent cancer stem cells in neuroblastoma
Developing countries need support to ethically conduct unlinked anonymous HIV testing
South African policy on adolescents' rights to access condoms is causing confusion
Impaired kidney function raises risk of heart problems in the elderly
Scientific sub makes deep-sea discoveries
Research breakthrough targets genetic diseases
Baffling the body into accepting transplants
'Warrior Gene' Predicts Aggressive Behavior After Provocation
Penn study: Breast cancer survivors call for more 'survivorship care' from primary care physicians
Infidelity produces faster sperm
Frantic activity revealed in dusty stellar factories
Like Herding Cats: Collaborative Learning across Multiple Institutions
New imaging method lets scientists 'see' cell molecules more clearly
Food advertisements in your magazine: How healthy are they?
January 20, 2009
Bacterial pathogens and rising temperatures threaten coral health
Mayo Clinic Researchers Find Experimental Therapy Turns on Tumor Suppressor Gene in Cancer Cells
Microbot motors fit to swim human arteries
Food choices and location influence California sea otter exposure to disease
Survey: Scientists agree human-induced global warming is real
Kidney transplant survival can be long-term for people with HIV
Motor skill learning may be enhanced by mild brain stimulation
Bleeding hearts revealed with new scan
Study shows rise in antibiotic resistant pediatric head and neck infections
Our microbes, ourselves
Study compares 2 nonsurgical treatments for reflux disease
Victims of intimate partner violence display distinct patterns of facial injury
MRSA head and neck infections increase among children
Retinoid cream associated with death in clinical trial, but relationship does not appear causal
Virtual communities may provide valuable support for psoriasis patients
Nile Delta fishery grows dramatically thanks to run-off of sewage, fertilizers
Genetic testing not cost-effective in guiding initial dosing of common blood thinner
How Toxoplasma gondii gets noticed
Scientists: Earthquakes, El Ninos fatal to earliest civilization in Americas
New criteria for measuring tumor size and progression will help ease workloads in clinical trials
Less severe first heart attacks linked to heart disease death reductions
Socially active and not easily stressed? You may not develop dementia
New step in DNA damage response in neurons discovered
Childhood obesity risk increased by newly-discovered genetic mutations, says study
Study links water pollution with declining male fertility
The heart disease mutation carried by 60 million
Rethinking the genetic theory of inheritance
Researchers: Molecular forklifts overcome obstacle to 'smart dust'
Large DNA stretches, not single genes, shut off as cells mature
Report calls aerosol research key to improving climate predictions
Spallation Neutron Source gets initial go-ahead on second target
African-Americans have worse prognosis at colorectal cancer diagnosis
Pre-emptive treatment helped curtail skin toxicity with panitumumab
Progress made in understanding causes and treatment of endometriosis
Key protein that may cause cancer cell death identified
January 16, 2009
New infant feeding and obesity research adds insight to ongoing issue
Possible Alzheimer's disease marker discovered in rare genotype
Gene Associated with Reduced Mortality from Acute Lung Injury
Nanotech safety high on Congress' priority list
Prairie soil organic matter shown to be resilient under intensive agriculture
New family of antibacterial agents uncovered
Biofuel carbon footprint not as big as feared, Michigan State University research says
Discovery of methane reveals Mars is not a dead planet
Scientists solve longstanding astronomy mystery
Now you see it, now you don't: MBL scientists unraveling the mystery of camouflage
Scripps Florida scientists find novel use for old compound in cancer treatment
Scripps research team develops new technique to tap full potential of antibody libraries
E. coli persists against antibiotics through HipA-induced dormancy
Health provisions among public's top priorities for economic stimulus
Does universal health care affect attitude toward dementia?
Reduced breast cancer risk: Physical activity after menopause pays off
Researchers detail how aging undermines bone healing
New piece in the jigsaw puzzle of human origins
DREAM: 1 gene regulates pain, learning and memory
Spin-polarized electrons on demand
Global warming linked to European viral epidemic
Postnatal depression can be effectively treated and possibly prevented
Paintballs can cause 'devastating' eye injuries
Stanford researchers show adaptation plays a significant role in human evolution
Moderate alcohol consumption may help seniors keep disabilities at bay
Abnormal DNA repair genes may predict pancreatic cancer risk
Humans are reason for why domestic animals have strange and varied coat colors
Possible new hope for crops battling parasitic infection
The key to a healthy lifestyle is in the mind
Scientists present the largest-to-date genetic snapshot of Iceland 1,000 years ago
UBC researcher gives first-ever estimate of worldwide fish biomass and impact on climate change
Researchers find essential proteins for critical stage of malaria
Next generation cloaking device demonstrated
Cornell-led team detects dust around a primitive star, shedding new light on universe's origins
Combating infection of crops by nematodes is soon to improve
New genetic model predicts plant flowering in different environments
A novel explanation for a floral genetic mystery
January 14, 2009
World breakthrough in treating premature babies
Scientists uncover evolutionary keys to common birth disorders
Biodiversity passes the taste test and is healthier too
Contraceptive use may be safe, but information gaps remain
Cenozoic sedimentary records and geochronological constraints of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau uplift
Sorting diamonds from toothbrushes: New guide to protecting personal information
Simply weird stuff: Making supersolids with ultracold gas atoms
Insights into polymer film instability could aid high tech industries
Super sensitive gas detector goes down the nanotubes
'2-faced' bioacids put a new face on carbon nanotube self-assembly
New tool gives researchers a glimpse of biomolecules in motion
New NIST method accelerates stability testing of soy-based biofuel
Glitches in DNA repair genes predict prognosis in pancreatic cancer
'Green' Gasoline on the Horizon
Low-cost strategy developed for curbing computer worms
New co-chair of atomic scientists calls on US administration to reduce nuclear threat
Cognitive rehab helps people with acquired brain injury
Chasing thundersnow could lead to more accurate forecasts
Researchers identify another potential biomarker
Can you see me now? Flexible photodetectors could help sharpen photos
Free exercise and nutrition program in Brazil could serve as model in United States
Diabetics with previous foot ulcers may be able to participate in walking program
Novel technique changes lymph node biopsy, reduces radiation exposure in breast cancer patients
Smart Lighting: New LED Drops the 'Droop'
Cell 'anchors' required to prevent muscular dystrophy
Human beta cells can be easily induced to replicate, according to study in Diabetes
Study: Most young violent offenders in two NYC neighborhoods have seen someone killed
Athletes not spared from health risks of metabolic syndrome
Study shows workplace benefits of influenza vaccination in 50-64 year olds
Delusions associated with consistent pattern of brain injury
A case of mistaken dino-identity
Study links swings in North Atlantic Oscillation variability to climate warming
Voracious sponges save reef
January 13, 2009
When it comes to sleep research, fruit flies and people make unlikely bedfellows
Better MRI scans of cancers made possible by TU Delft
UNC study supports role of circadian clock in response to chemotherapy
Children's National scientists uncover key developmental mechanisms of the amygdala
New digital map of Africa's depleted soils to offer insights critical for boosting food production
Smoking during pregnancy may impair thyroid function of mom and fetus
Popular cold and cough treatment may create respiratory distress in young children
Tequila boom triggers social, environmental hangover in Mexico
Misuse of Vicks VapoRub may harm infants and toddlers
Older women less likely than men to be listed for kidney transplants
From poison to prevention
Primary care physicians can fill gap in colorectal cancer screening
'Refinery dust' reveals clues about local polluters, UH-led research team says
Argonne scientists prove unconventional superconductivity in new iron arsenide compounds
Of Mice and Peanuts: A new mouse model for peanut allergy
A new mechanism regulates type I interferon production in white blood cells
Evolution of new brain area enables complex movements
Scientist Names Top Five Invasive Plants Threatening Southern Forests in 2009
Iowa State University researchers discover structure of key Ebola protein
Wireless microgrippers grab living cells in 'biopsy' tests
Scripps research scientists find cause of cartilage degeneration in osteoarthritis
Medical study shows epidurals and spinal anesthetics are safer than previously reported
Organic Soils Continue to Acidify Despite Reduction in Acidic Deposition
Preventing Soil Erosion in Continuous Corn
Vitamin D is the 'it' nutrient of the moment
Study: When local revenue falls, traffic citations go up
Research yields new clues to how we locate objects in space
Tiny capsules deliver
Study: Growth in research comes at a steep price
Why we procrastinate and how to stop
Primate culture is just a stone's throw away from human evolution, study finds
'Smart scaffolds' may help heal broken hearts
Girls twice as likely as boys to remain victims of bullying
New training method helps surgeons evaluate their own minimally invasive surgery skills
January 12, 2009
Dirty snow causes early runoff in Cascades, Rockies
Nearly a century later, new findings support Warburg theory of cancer
Workers exposed to lead show more cognitive problems later in life
DNA testing may unlock secrets of medieval manuscripts
Lamin B locks up Oct-1
Giant bird poo records pre-human New Zealand
UQ research finds speech disorders can be assessed from a distance
Disabling enzyme allows mice to gorge without becoming obese, new study finds
Protein that regulates hormones critical to women's health found in pituitary
Mayo Clinic Researchers Find that Variants in a Gene on the X Chromosome are Associated with Increased Susceptibility to Alzheimer's Disease
Mayo Clinic: Brain disorder suggests common mechanism may underlie many neurodegenerative diseases
Biologists discover link between CGG repeats in DNA and neurological disorders
U-M researchers discover new genes that fuse in cancer
Reverse evolution in real-time
Hydrocarbon afterglow reveals reproductive cheaters
Researchers First to 'See' Reactive Oxygen Species in Vital Enzyme
High insulin levels raise risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
Scripps scientists develop first examples of RNA that replicates itself indefinitely
Where am I? How our brain works as a GPS device
UGA research explores little-known chapter in college desegregation
Penn Researchers Unlock Molecular Origin of Blood Stem Cells
Synthetic HDL: A new weapon to fight cholesterol problems
Why the swamp sparrow is hitting the high notes
Digital Communication Technology Helps Clear Path to Personalized Therapies
Research shows cell's inactive state is critical for effectiveness of cancer treatment
Decrease-radix design principle for multi-valued logic units and its application
'Stroke Belt' Deaths Tied to Non-Traditional Risk Factors
January 09, 2009
Dartmouth researchers find new protein function
Penn study: Chances of surviving cardiac arrest depend on where patients are treated
People are more suggestible under laughing gas
Eating habits and exercise behaviors in children can deteriorate early
Growth of new brain cells requires 'epigenetic' switch
Displacing petroleum-derived butanol with plants
Study finds more effective treatment for pneumonia following influenza
For fats, longer may not be better
OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers new molecule in blood-pressure control system
OHSU School of Dentistry uncovers mechanism for dental pain
How Martian winds make rocks walk
Identification of genetic markers for ulcerative colitis could lead to treatment
UC HEALTH LINE: Spirituality May Help Adolescents Cope With Chronic Illness
Online racial discrimination linked to depression, anxiety in teens
Particulate emission from natural gas burning home appliances
Why bladder cancer is deadlier for some
Recognizing Children's Successes in All Areas May Prevent Teenage Depression
Research finds older women who are more physically fit have better cognitive function
Decline of carbon dioxide-gobbling plankton coincided with ancient global cooling
Hind wings help butterflies make swift turns to evade predators, study finds
Antipsychotic drugs double risk of death among Alzheimer's patients
Nose-spray vaccine against botulism effective in first tests
Adding high doses of sludge to neutralise soil acidity not advisable
New genetic study sheds light on serious childhood disease
New tests needed to predict cardiovascular problems in older people more accurately
Newborn screening test could increase early detection of heart disease and save lives
Behavioral difficulties at school may lead to lifelong health and social problems
New clues to mystery childhood illness: Kawasaki disease
January 08, 2009
Sea level rise of 1 meter within 100 years
Floods to become commonplace by 2080
New study by Rice University psychologist finds women's brains recognize, encode smell of male sexual sweat
Looking through Galileo's eyes
Study shows California's autism increase not due to better counting, diagnosis
Astronomers discover new radio signal using large balloon
Sequence matters in droughts and floods
New tool enables powerful data analysis
Chemopreventive agents in black raspberries identified
Hormone therapy associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk
Scientists take off on historic mission to measure greenhouse gases that have an impact on climate
NASA Balloon Mission Tunes in to a Cosmic Radio Mystery
Destroying amyloid proteins with lasers
Heart valves implanted without open-heart surgery
Preterm births rise 36 percent since early 1980s
To climate-change worries, add one more: extended mercury threat
Converting adult somatic cells to pluripotent stem cells using a single virus
Spookfish uses mirrors for eyes
Unique skeletal muscle design contributes to spine stability
Repeat C-section before 39 weeks raises risk of neonatal illness
Martian rock arrangement not alien handiwork
Lost in translation
Avian flu becoming more resistant to antiviral drugs, says University of Colorado study
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New study suggests winter babies face socioeconomic disadvantages
Half-baked asteroids have Earth-like crust
Human genomics in China
Inderscience Publishers
January 07, 2009
Low Level Herbicide Use Can Damage Potato Reproduction
Study on origin of mutation that causes Fatal Familiar Insomnia
P2P traffic control
Promising new drug being evaluated as possible treatment option for fragile X syndrome
NO help: Nitric oxide monitoring does not help most children with asthma
Polarized light pollution leads animals astray
Wii Fit a promising tool for all ages
Traditional Risk Assessment Tools Do Not Accurately Predict Coronary Heart Disease
Old gastrointestinal drug slows aging, McGill researchers say
Four, three, two, one . . . pterosaurs have lift off
Most babies with uncomplicated febrile seizures can avoid spinal tap
MR Arthrography is More Accurate than MR in Diagnosing Shoulder Tears
Interpretation Time for Screening Digital Mammograms: Is it Efficient?
3T MRI can detect wrist ligament tears, possibly eliminating need for invasive arthroscopy
Plant polymerases IV and V are special forms of Polymerase II
Vision problems prompt older drivers to put down the keys
U of T physicists are first to 'squeeze' light to quantum limit
NYU scientists discover dangerous new method for bacterial toxin transfer
Study Yields Clues About the Evolution of Epilepsy
Genetic mutation causes familial susceptibility for degenerative brain disease
Protein's essential role in repairing damaged cells revealed
Obesity: Reviving the promise of leptin
Hormone important in recognizing familiar faces
Deaths from lung cancer could be reduced by better policies to control indoor radon
Astronomers use gamma-ray burst to probe star formation in the early universe
Black Holes Lead Galaxy Growth, New Research Shows
January 06, 2009
Smoking during pregnancy fosters aggression in children
Study Helps Explain Connection Between Sleep Apnea, Stroke And Death
Abundance of ladybugs in olive orchards is an indicator of health and sustainability
Nicotine gum effective for gradual smoking reduction and cessation
Cassiopeia A comes alive across time and space
Mayo researchers offer new insight into effectiveness of procedure to stop heavy menstrual bleeding
Volcanoes cool the tropics, say researchers
Understanding Extinct Microbes May Influence the State of Modern Human Health
New appropriate use criteria guide treatment of patients with heart blockage
Low-carb diets prove better at controlling type 2 diabetes
New findings shed light on why smokers struggle to quit
Testes stem cell can change into other body tissues, Stanford/UCSF study shows
Cell Biologists Identify New Tumor Suppressor for Lung Cancer
Prolonged nevirapine in breast-fed babies prevents HIV infection but leads to drug-resistant HIV
New hope for cancer comes straight from the heart
'Recovery coaches' effective in reducing number of babies exposed to drugs
Collagen VI may help protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease
California study shows shade trees reduce summertime electricity use
Team finds breast cancer gene linked to disease spread
Scientists can now differentiate between healthy cells and cancer cells
Jupiter-like Planets Could Form Around Twin Suns
Substance abuse adds millions to Medicaid's total health care costs
Describing Soils: Calibration Tool for Teaching Soil Rupture Resistance
Pneumococcal vaccine does not appear to protect against pneumonia
Field Museum discovery helps solve mystery of South American trophy heads
Models Simulate Nitrate Dynamics in Garonne, Southwest France
Evolution in action: Our antibodies take 'evolutionary leaps' to fight microbes
Tackling climate change with new permits to pollute
January 05, 2009
Uncultured bacteria found in amniotic fluids of women who experience preterm births
Iowa State astrophysicist helps map the Milky Way's four spiral arms
Study links obesity to elevated risk of ovarian cancer
Lamin A/C deficiency is 'unnerving'
Studies link maternity leave with fewer C-sections and increased breastfeeding
New genetic markers for ulcerative colitis identified, researchers report in Nature Genetics
Salk researchers develop novel glioblastoma mouse model
MIT develops new way to fuse cells
Dormant cancer cells rely on cellular self-cannibalization to survive
Scientists Identify New Congenital Neutropenia Syndrome and Causative Gene Mutation
Expectant brains help predict anxiety treatment success
Family history of prostate cancer does not affect some treatment outcomes
Genetic variation may lead to early cardiovascular disease
Molecular imaging enables earlier, individualized treatment of thyroid cancer
Aquaculture's growth seen as continuing
The gold standard: Biodesign Institute researchers use nanoparticles to make 3-D DNA nanotubes
Antioxidants offer pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis
Toxicity mechanism identified for Parkinson's disease
MRSA pre-screening effective in reducing otolaryngic surgical infection rates
6 North American sites hold 12,900-year-old nanodiamond-rich soil
Arousal frequency in heart failure found to be a unique sleep problem
Study shows that the societal, economic burden of insomnia is high
Researchers engineer pancreatic cell transplants to evade immune response
New visualization techniques yield star formation insights
Smokers with stroke in the family 6 times more likely to have stroke too
The prevalence of gluten-sensitive enteropathy in iron-deficient anemia patients
Is bismuth a safe medicine for the treatment peptic ulcer disease?
A rigorous method for liver biopsy
A new light on the anti-tumor mechanisms of Scutellaria barbata
Why prostate cancer patients fail hormone deprivation therapy
Bright lights, not-so-big pupils
Trapped water cause of regular tremors under Vancouver Island: UBC researchers
Lung cancer cells activate inflammation to induce metastasis
In lung cancer, silencing one crucial gene disrupts normal functioning of genome
Fewer deaths with preventive antibiotic use
Grape-seed extract kills laboratory leukemia cells, proving value of natural compounds
The culture of medicine
Errors involving medications common in outpatient cancer treatment
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