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July 31, 2009
Iron isotopes as a tool in oceanography
New chemical imaging technique could help in the fight against atherosclerosis, suggests research
From graphene to graphane, now the possibilities are endless
BioVault locks up biometrics
Extraterrestrial platinum was 'stirred' into the Earth
Global curbs on overfishing are beginning to work
Scientists refine, redefine seawater equation
Got migraines?
National assessment done on potential invasive snail and slug pests in US
UF scientists program blood stem cells to become vision cells
Antibody targeting of glioblastoma shows promise in preclinical tests, say Lombardi researchers
NIH study finds low short-term risks after bariatric surgery for extreme obesity
Mayo researchers find race has role in incidence, survival of rare brain tumor
New hope for fisheries on the horizon?
Membrane breaks through performance barrier
Breaking the law, at the nanoscale
Evidence of liquid water in comets reveals possible origin of life
Food additive may one day help control blood lipids and reduce disease risk
Summer heat increases risk of amniotic fluid level deficiency, Ben-Gurion University study reveals
Laser Image Aimed at Achieving 85 Percent Reduction in Costs
A Police Woman Fights Quantum Hacking and Cracking
Sun exposure may trigger certain autoimmune diseases in women
Rodent size linked to human population and climate change
Unique immunization method provides insights about protective anti-malaria immune response
Invisible Ink? What Rorschach Tests Really Tell Us
Study Links Virus To Some Cases Of Common Skin Cancer
K-State researchers study how children view and treat their peers with undesirable characteristics
K-State researcher, collaborators study virulence of pandemic H1N1 virus
Patient safety advanced by revised heparin standards
Species barrier may protect macaques from chronic wasting disease
U of M study identifies risk factors of disordered eating in overweight youth
Recovery act-funded research projects aid communities across the country
Scientists uncork a potential secret of red wine's health benefits
Mutation responsible for cystic fibrosis also involved in muscle atrophy
Got zinc? New zinc research suggests novel therapeutic targets
Risk of frailty in older women dependent on multisystem abnormalities
Bacteria pack their own demise
Metal composition hold key to identity of modern sculptures
New test for safer biomedical research results
Algebra adds value to mathematical biology education
Leicester research paves way for first use in Europe of an insect to fight invasive plant
Human language and dolphin movement patterns show similarities in brevity
Model predicts evolution of Mediterranean landscape following fires
Successful completion of first riser-drilling operations in earthquake zone
July 30, 2009
Researchers report successful riser-drilling operations in seismogenic zone
Higher drug doses needed to defeat tuberculosis, UT Southwestern researchers report
Experts urge reformulation of US space policy
A crystal ball for brain cancer?
Nanoparticle-delivered 'suicide' genes slowed ovarian tumor growth
UCSF researchers identify new drug target for Kaposi's Sarcoma
New research reveals mothers need infant feeding information
College students who feel 'invincible' unlikely to accept vaccines, MU researcher finds
EphA2-targeted therapy delivers chemo directly to ovarian cancer cells
Want responsible robotics? Start with responsible humans
Researchers link jellyfish, other small sea creatures to large-scale ocean mixing
Nanotubes take flight
Video game minority report: Lots of players, few characters
Gene developed through conventional breeding to improve cowpea aphid resistance
Cosmic dance helps galaxies lose weight
Cancers set to 'explode' in Latino/a populations, expert says
Overconfidence Among Teenage Students Can Stunt Crucial Reading Skills
Health benefits of physical activity more pronounced in women
Large Trees Declining in Yosemite
Mars and Venus: Short- and long-term success of male to female kidney transplants
Errors in diagnosis of depression lead to over and under diagnosis in primary care
Jet-propelled Imaging for an Ultrafast Light Source
Reprogramming Human Cells Without Inserting Genes
Research shows rates of severe childhood obesity have tripled
New computer simulation helps explain folding in important cellular protein
NIST scientists study how to stack the deck for organic solar power
'Microfluidic palette' may paint clearer picture of biological processes
Safety of combat military vehicles examined
Little-known protein found to be key player
Less common procedures less common than thought
Diabetes gene raises odds of lower birth weight
July 29, 2009
Reexamination of T. rex verifies disputed biochemical remains
'Artificial Golgi' may provide new insight into key cell structure
Organic food not nutritionally better than conventionally-produced food
If bipolar disorder is over-diagnosed, what are the actual diagnoses?
Experimental treatment halts hypoxic-ischemic brain injury in newborns
Scientists discover Amazon river is 11 million years old
Probe position may change results in liver stiffness measurements in transient elastography
oes peripheral T-lymphocyte subpopulations correlate with hepatitis B virus load?
Is it possible to differentiate GISTs from leiomyomas by endoscopic ultrasonography?
Bizarre walking bat has ancient heritage
Sharpest views of Betelgeuse reveal how supergiant stars lose mass
Reducing salt intake can lower blood pressure
Physician trust, early screening reduces disparities for prostate cancer
Stem cell research: From molecular physiology to therapeutic applications
Humans
Naming evolution's winners and losers
Duke scientists create airway spheres to study lung diseases
Male germ cells can be directly converted into other cell types
Scientists expect wildfires to increase as climate warms in the coming decades
NASA and NOAA'S GOES-14 satellite takes first full disk image
SRI International and Showa Denko K.K. Announce Breakthrough Performance in Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Devices for Solid-State Lighting Applications
Test helps in fight against lung infections and for treating other life-threatening infections
Freshwater fish at the top of the food chain evolve more slowly
Study: being active as a preschooler pays off later in childhood
Stories We Tell About National Trauma Reflect Our Psychological Well-Being
New Drug for Children with High-Risk Leukemia
Study shows cancer vaccines led to long-term survival for patients with metastatic melanoma
Wildfires set to increase 50% by 2050
NHLBI stops study of pulmonary hypertension treatment in sickle cell patients
'Corrective genes' closer thanks to enzyme modification
NRL's Large Area Telescope explores high-energy particles
Game utilizes human intuition to help computers solve complex problems
Microbes and their hosts -- exploring the complexity of symbiosis in DNA and cell biology
1 in 6 health workers won't report in flu pandemic -- study by Ben-Gurion U. researchers
Fox Chase Researchers Uncover One Force Behind the MYC Oncogene in Many Cancers
Common household pesticides linked to childhood cancer cases in Washington area
Icy Exposure Creates Armored Polymer High Tech Foams
Mapping the crocodile genome
Nanotech particles affect brain development in mice
Smokeless tobacco safer than smoking
Fast release of data leads to rapid changes in clinical practice for drug-eluting stents
Nitrous gases and zinc in the crosshairs
Study sheds light on squirrel psychology
First genetically-engineered malaria vaccine to enter human trials
Breaking barriers with nanoscale lasers
New links between lucid dreaming and psychosis could revive dream therapy in psychiatry
New chlamydia test offers rapid, pain-free test for men
Homicide by mentally ill has risen in England and Wales
Extinct rodent species discovered
Childhood adversities have a predictive role in peptic ulcer
Freshly crushed garlic better for the heart than processed
Study finds human population expanded during late Stone Age
July 28, 2009
Study: Bariatric surgery patients have 67 percent lower chance of complications at top hospitals
Biologists rediscover endangered frog population
Chicago team uses artificial intelligence to diagnose metastatic cancer
Stress signals link pre-existing sickness with susceptibility to bacterial infection
High calcium level in arteries may signal serious heart attack risk
Study finds significant number of kids experience family homelessness
Comprehensive look at rare leukemia finds relatively few genetic changes launch disease
Mayo researchers find anesthesia not harmful for babies during birth process
All-in-one nanoparticle: A Swiss Army knife for nanomedicine
Jade sheds light on Guatemala's geologic history
After dinosaurs, mammals rise but their genomes get smaller
ISU researchers find possible treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Discovery to aid in future treatments of third-world parasites
Scripps-Led Study Sheds Light on Earthquake Hazard Along San Andreas Fault
Researchers Develop "Brain-Reading" Methods To Uncover A Person's Mental State
How the pathology of Parkinson's disease spreads
Smoking increases potential for metastatic pancreatic cancer
121 breeding tigers estimated to be found in Nepal
Molecule Plays Early Role In Nonsmoking Lung Cancer
New method uses electrolyzed water for more efficient fuel production
Study reveals a reprogrammed role for the androgen receptor
Galaxy Zoo hunters help astronomers discover rare 'Green Pea' galaxies
Nanodiamonds deliver insulin for wound healing
Blood flow in Alzheimer's disease
University has grand designs to build a house of straw
Researchers capture bacterial infection on film
Spallation Neutron Source sees first target replacement
Scientists track impact of DNA damage in the developing brain
Case Western Reserve researchers discover the key to malaria susceptibility in children
Charging ahead: University of Houston team revealing secrets of electricity-producing materials
The 15-Minute Genome 2009 Industrial Physics Forum features faster, cheaper genome sequencing
Genetic Testing May Be Valuable in Treating Colorectal Cancer
Cancer's distinctive pattern of gene expression could aid early screening and prevention
One nano-step closer to weighing a single atom
Colon capsule endoscopy diagnoses 64% of total polyps detected by conventional colonoscopy
Nanophysics: Serving up Buckyballs on a silver platter
Mom and dad as financial advisors
Study: Cigarette packaging still misleading consumers over health hazards
Yawn alert for weary drivers
Natural born killers -- how the body's frontline immune cells decide which cells to destroy
Orangutans unique in movement through tree tops
July 27, 2009
Mines could provide geothermal energy
Study finds acceptable levels of anxiety among men living with early, untreated prostate cancer
Most older long-term cancer survivors have poor health habits
HIV uses autophagy for its own means
New predictions for sea level rise
Surgery remans an option for advanced lung cancer
UCR scientists manipulate ripples in graphene, enabling strain-based graphene electronics
Hydrocarbons in the deep Earth?
Scientists closer to making implantable bone material, thanks to new research
Humans lend a hand to critically endangered waterbird
Researchers rapidly turn bacteria into biotech factories
Common allergy drug reduces obesity and diabetes in mice
An 'eye catching' vision discovery
UAB Computer Forensics Links Fake Online Postcards to Most Prevalent U.S. Computer Virus
American Chemical Society supports House increase in math, science funding
Hubble captures rare Jupiter collision
UTMB study identifies women at risk of gaining excessive weight with injectable birth control
Airway cells use 'tasting' mechanism to detect and clear harmful substances
Early detection and quick response are key to defense against anthrax attack
Ants more rational than humans
If You're Happy, Then We Know It: New Research Measures Mood
Pinpointing cause of colic: UT Houston research identifies organism that could trigger constant crying
Limited data suggest possible association between Agent Orange exposure
Protein That Promotes Cancer Cell Growth Identified
Fuel Cells, Energy Conversion, and Mathematics
Improved air quality during Beijing Olympics could inform pollution-curbing policies
Red List overlooks island species
Alternative agricultural practices combine productivity and soil health
Neuronal survival and axonal regrowth obtained in vitro
In vitro antibody production enables HIV infection detection in window period -- key to safer blood
Knee injuries may start with strain on the brain, not the muscles
Delaware State U. scientists refine hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle power plants
1 in 6 Public Health Workers Unlikely to Respond in Pandemic Flu Emergency
July 24, 2009
A combination of education methods could be the key for some students aiming for higher education
Is RTA a new potential option for the treatment of hydatid cysts?
New drug may reduce heart attack damage
Technology improves salmon passage at hydropower dams
Lung volume reduction surgery shown to prolong and improve life for some emphysema patients
Even healthy lungs labor at acceptable ozone levels
Emphysema severity directly linked to coal dust exposure
What scientists know about jewel beetle shimmer
The Paradox of Loyalty
July 23, 2009 Circulating osteogenic precursor (COP) cells form bone in vivo. Bone from Blood: Circulating Cells Form Bone Outside the Normal Skeleton, Penn Study Finds
Human cells secrete cancer-killing protein, UK study finds
Sticky protein helps reinforce fragile muscle membranes
Engineering researchers: Supercomputer fastest of its type in world
Scientists discover gene mutation responsible for hereditary neuroendocrine tumor
Newly Discovered Gene Fusion May Lead to Improved Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Silicon with afterburners: Process developed at Rice could be boon to electronics manufacturer
Noise pollution negatively affects woodland bird communities, says CU-Boulder study
Short Stressful Events May Improve Working Memory
The risk of developing deep vein thrombosis during a flight is often overestimated
A simpler definition for major depressive disorder
NASA celebrates Chandra X-Ray Observatory's 10th anniversary
URI researcher sheds light on 'man-eating' squid; finds them timid, non-threatening
Looking different 'helps animals to survive'
Small fossils provide key clues for interpreting environmental changes
Almost 1 quarter of Spanish women take antidepressants
Technology on way to forecasting humanity's needs
Reprogrammed mouse fibroblasts can make a whole mouse
Synchronized swimming of algae
Parasitic worms make sex worthwhile
Genetically engineered bacteria compute the route
Human-dog communication -- breed as important as species
The disease markers that will aid arthritis research
Embarrassing illnesses no bar to information sharing
Resistance to antibiotics: When 1+1 is not 2
Improving impaired attention may help patients recover from stroke
Injection reverses heart-attack damage
Protein excreted in urine may be help in diagnosing kidney disease caused by HIV
Stripping leukemia-initiating cells of their 'invisibility cloak'
Stem cells not the only way to fix a broken heart
July 23, 2009
The 'see food' diet
Some blood pressure drugs may help protect against dementia, study shows
Study provides documentation that tumor 'stem-like cells' exist in benign tumors
Can brain scans read your mind?
Close caregiver relationship may slow Alzheimer's decline
Hopkins-designed animal TB 'tracker' to speed drug and vaccine studies
ORNL advances therapy for Parkinson's, other diseases
Experiments show 'artificial gravity' can prevent muscle loss in space
Still a Low Chance of Development for Two Lows
AIDS discovered in wild chimpanzees
Vyvanse CII significantly improved ADHD symptoms for children 13 hours after administration
UC Scientists Determine That Ancient Maya Practiced Forest Conservation - 3,000 Years Ago
Life after chemotherapy: Daily tasks, quality of life may be affected, MU researcher finds
Caltech physicists create first nanoscale mass spectrometer
NIAID set to launch clinical trials to test 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine candidates
Ytterbium's Broken Symmetry
Bad mitochondria may actually be good for you
LSUHSC shows for first time infant inhalation of ultrafine air pollution linked to adult lung disease
New windows opened on cell-to-cell interactions
Music is the engine of new U-M lab-on-a-chip device
The Value of Variation: Ecologists Consider the Causes and Consequences
Report offers principles for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of research data
For abused women, leaving is a complex and confusing process
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons approves new guideline for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femur fractures
The benefit of migration
Life Lessons: Where Psychology Stands on Living Well
Biodiesel on the wing: A 'green' process for biodiesel from feather meal
Stop and smell the flowers -- the scent really can soothe stress
An inner 'fingerprint' for personalizing medical care
New silver nanoparticle skin gel for healing burns
Low-Dose CT Method, Delivering 50% Less Radiation, Correctly Identifies Patients with Appendicitis
Scientists link immune system's natural killer cells to infant liver disease
Vaccine Blocks Malaria Transmission in Lab Experiments
Geoscientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute back from an expedition to Labrador Sea
Vi typhoid vaccine proves highly effective in young children
Critical link in cell death pathway revealed
Hepatitis C infection: treatment options equally effective, likelihood of success known early on
Yale researchers find key 'conductor' of nature's synchronicity
Chimps, like humans, focus on faces
July 22, 2009
Modest fisheries reduction could protect vast coastal ecosystems: UBC research
More Than Meets the Eye: New Blue Light Nanocrystals
Daily potassium citrate wards off kidney stones in seizure patients on high-fat diet
Fighting disease atom by atom
For horned lizard, horns alone do not make the species
Researcher creates weight guidelines for women pregnant with twins
Twinkling nanostars cast new light into biomedical imaging
Purer water made possible by Sandia advance
Review provides new insights into the causes of anorexia
Reducing p38MAPK levels delays aging of multiple tissues in lab mice
Mayo Clinic researchers find first potential pathogenic mutation for restless legs syndrome
Tiny diamonds on Santa Rosa Island give evidence of cosmic impact
Screening for childhood depressive symptoms could start in second grade
Ancient Humans Left Evidence from the Party that Ended 4,000 Years Ago
Geoengineering climate requires more research, cautious consideration and appropriate restrictions
Study aims to induce recovery from ankylosing spondylitis
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis may pose neurological risks
Genetic marker linked to problem behaviors in adults with developmental disabilities
Genetic tests advertised directly to the consumer
University of Minnesota research leads to new technology to protect human health
First national study to examine rock climbing-related injuries
Tires made from trees -- better, cheaper, more fuel efficient
This article will self-destruct: A tool to make online personal data vanish
Corn Yield Stability Varies with Rotations, Fertility
A drug-dispensing contact lens
A genetic basis for schizophrenia
New method for HIV testing holds promise for developing world
Ovary removal may increase lung cancer risk
New research finds possible genetic link to cause of pregnancy loss and disorders
"Go to the doctor? Only if I'm really sick-"
Misdiagnosis of disorders of consciousness still commonplace
Skin-like Tissue Developed from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Anti-epilepsy drug risk on cognitive function for unborn children
Pre-chewed food could transmit HIV
A child's IQ can be affected by mother's exposure to urban air pollutants
Jupiter pummeled, leaving bruise the size of the Pacific Ocean
July 21, 2009
International research team seeks to unravel flatworm regeneration
Electronic nose created to detect skin vapors
When children have breathing problems
Researchers design first model motor nerve system that's insulated and organized like the human body
Rates of secondhand smoke exposure high among college students
Brain's center for perceiving 3-D motion is identified
DNA of ancient lost barley could help modern crops cope with water stress
Cell division find prompts overhaul of immune response modelling
UCLA scientists present first genetic evidence for why placebos work
Students embed stem cells in sutures to enhance healing
Study offers insights into failed HIV-1 vaccine trial
1 gene that contributes to breast cancer's aggressive behavior identified
Genetic Variation Associated With Survival Advantage in African Americans With HIV
Taste sensation: Ads work better if all senses are involved
How children draw conclusions from the products they see
Sea lamprey jettison one-fifth of their genome
Prehistoric cold case shows hints of interspecies homicide
Laser microsurgery for tongue cancer is as effective as invasive open surgery according to new study
Researchers Look to Imprinted Genes for Clues to Fetal Growth Restriction in Cloned Swine
Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold, Don't Be Stressed
Caltech-led team shows how evolution can allow for large developmental leaps
Babies understand dog-speak, BYU study finds
MU Scientist Discovers 'Firework' Display in Helix Nebula
Future of Western Water Supply Threatened by Climate Change, Says New CU-Boulder Study
Social support buffers adolescent depression after terrorist attacks: Ben-Gurion University
UCI scientists discover ozone-boosting chemical reaction
UCLA researchers discover new molecular pathway for targeting cancer, disease
Neural stem cells offer potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Wolf reintroduction proposed in Scottish Highland test case
Stuff of stink bombs investigated for role in pregnancy
C. difficile spores spread superbug
Common cold virus efficiently delivers corrected gene to cystic fibrosis cells
Breast cancer drug shows promise against serious infections
New Drug Candidate Prolongs the Lives of Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Children's IQ can be affected by mother's exposure to urban air pollutants
NYU physicists find way to explore microscopic systems through holographic video
Uterine cells produce their own estrogen during pregnancy
Penn-Wistar team gains insight into HIV vaccine failure
Overfishing and evolution
'Invisibility cloak' could protect against earthquakes
Our brain looks at eyes first to identify a face
RI Hospital first in country to enroll patient in new study for recurrent chest wall breast cancer
Pacific tsunami threat greater than expected
Geoengineering: The promise and its limits
New research provides insight into ice sheet behavior
Promising new treatment for Alzheimer's suggested based on Hebrew University research
Young men living at home with parents are more violent
July 20, 2009
The right messenger for a healthy immune response
Science adopts a new definition of seawater
HIPS fireproof coatings can really take the heat
Quantum memory and turbulence in ultra-cold atoms
New findings on the birth of the solar system
Research sheds light on cause of Down syndrome and other genetic disorders
Pregnancy complications are a stress test for future maternal health and pregnancies
New strategy in tumor treatment
Professor sheds light on DNA mechanisms
Two NASA Satellites See Remnant Low Dolores Go Out Kicking
UAB/Southern Research Scientists Discover How Flu Damages Lung Tissue
Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too
A global model for the origin of species independent of geographical isolation
New Study Sheds Light on the Growing U.S. Wind Power Market
Professor hopes to help high elevation pines grow
NASA, CU-Boulder airborne expedition chases Arctic sea ice questions
Invasive species threaten critical habitats, oyster among victims
Greater Yellowstone elk suffer worse nutrition and lower birth rates due to wolves
NRL's ANDE-2 Launches Aboard STS-127
Argonne develops program for cyber security 'neighborhood watch'
Apollo 11 moon rocks still crucial 40 years later, say WUSTL researchers
How to manage erosion caused by everyday beverages
Cover of Journal shows cell infected by virus first viewed by MSU scientists
LROC's first look at the Apollo landing sites
July 17, 2009
The Fancier the Cortex, the Smarter the Brain?
Large epidemiologic study supports brain power of fish in older people
Scientists assess flooding and damage from 2008 Myanmar cyclone
Baby bathwater contains fragrance allergens
Scientists locate disease switches
Made-to-measure solutions for enhancing prostheses of amputated legs
Why winning athletes are getting bigger
Energetic bottleneck factors in catastrophic winter seabird losses
Neon blue-tailed tree lizard glides like a feather
Preemies born in poverty 4 times less likely ready for school
New information about DNA repair mechanism could lead to better cancer drugs
Gene regulates immune cells' ability to harm the body
Ancient global warming episode holds clues to future climate, UH Manoa researcher says
USC study finds links between obesity and adolescents' social networks
Our Metallic Reflection: Considering Future Human-Android Interactions
Edible coating makes fish filets longer-lasting, healthier
Mayo Clinic Researchers Find Previous Exercise Helps Stroke Patients Recover Faster
New NIH Funding to Support UAB Total Joint Replacement Research Collaboration
Barrow researchers identify new brain receptor, possible target for Alzheimer's treatment
Caltech, JPL scientists say that microbial mats built 3.4-billion-year-old stromatolites
Solar cycle linked to global climate, drives events similar to El Nino, La Nina
Research Finds Active Video Games a Good Alternative for Kids
Mathematical Model Shows Why Defeating Insurgent Groups Like Taliban is So Difficult
Solar cycle linked to global climate
11 leading national experts reach consensus on beneficial biofuels
New geothermal heat extraction process to deliver clean power generation
Technology is key for biofuel success
Stress and Depression Worsen Childhood Asthma, UB Researchers Show
Estrogen can reduce stroke damage by inactivating protein
New study finds 'delinquent behavior among boys contagious'
Knowing Me, Myself, and I: What Psychology Can Contribute to Self-Knowledge
Survey finds 6 in 10 Americans believe serious outbreak of H1N1 likely in fall/winter
34 US Nobel Laureates urge inclusion of $150 billion in climate legislation
Gliomas exploit immune cells of the brain for rapid expansion
Researchers find that eating high levels of fructose impairs memory in rats
Obesity raises risk of complications in pregnancy, study shows
Cystic fibrosis treatments may have unseen long-term benefits
Is a society with smokers profitable?
Primate archaeology, proposal of a new research field
July 16, 2009
Less trouble at mill, thanks to earthworms
Improving postoperative quality of life in gastric cancer patients by a special reconstruction method
A potential targeting gene therapy for developing HCV
Nepean Dyspepsia Index applies to functional dyspepsia in China
What are the characteristics of clarithromycin-resistant Helicobacter pylori?
Serum bile acid profiling for inflammatory bowel disease characterization
Enhancement of pancreatic cancer on dynamic CT: Does it correlate with angiogenesis and fibrosis?
Cost-effective strategy to screen second primary colorectal cancers in cancer survivors
One Disease, Two Effects: Stroke
UT Southwestern researchers investigate high-risk populations for bladder-cancer screenings
Quantum goes massive
Possible dinosaur burrows clues to survival strategies
Study to assess hip exercises as treatment for osteoarthritis in the knee joints
Childhood adversity may affect processing in the brain's reward pathways
Wastewater used to map illicit drug use
Trojan horse for ovarian cancer -- nanoparticles turn immune system soldiers against tumor cells
Scientists decode genome of deadly parasitic worm
Blind can take wheel with vehicle designed by university engineering design team
New map of genomic variations will enable disease research
St. Jude scientists discover a new mechanism controlling neuronal migration
Social reasoning and brain development are linked in preschoolers -- Queen's study
Osteoporosis drug may save lives by strengthening immune system
MGH study identifies first molecular steps to childhood leukemia
Vitamin D, curcumin may help clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's disease
Primitive asteroids in the main asteroid belt may have formed far from the sun
FSU scientists unveil new seasonal hurricane forecasting model
Classifying 'clicks'
Surprising new insights into the repair strategies of DNA
Magazine touts NJIT idea to harness clean energy for NYC
On the 40th anniversary of the first manned moon landing today's scientists point to new frontiers
Ask permission to use newborn data, parents say
Study reveals major genetic differences between blood and tissue cells
Arctic sea ice images derived from classified data should be made public
MU Researcher Investigates the Basis of Einstein's First Approximation in the Theory of Relativity
New insect on Balearic Islands
Could cannon balls from the early 19th century sink warships?
Developing a safer form of acetaminophen
New evidence that popular dietary supplement may help prevent, treat cataracts
July 15, 2009
Fighting drug-resistant flu viruses
ASTRO issues consensus statement on using APBI to treat breast cancer
How the moon got its stripes
New genetic study of Asperger syndrome, autistic traits and empathy
Indigenous health experts reject MP's call for removal of alcohol restriction
Parents fail to recognize their children's burgeoning weight
Who am I? Adolescents' replies depend on others
DACH1 a key protein for tumor suppression in ER+ breast cancer
Focusing HIV treatment helps control concurrent hepatitis B infection
Brain emotion circuit sparks as teen girls size up peers
Circulating blood cells are important predictors of cancer spread in children
Phase 3 Alzheimer's drug increases toxic beta amyloid in the brain -- but still provides benefits
Parts of brain involved in social cognition may be in place by age 6
Study sheds light on social brain development
Tweens sensitive to others' perceptions of them
Fetal short-term memory found in 30-week-old fetuses
Foster care may boost brain activity of institutionalized children
In adolescence, girls react differently than boys to peers' judgments
Study demonstrates the anti-inflammatory properties of pine bark extract
Reviews of microbial gene language published in special issue of Trends in Microbiology
Concrete columns with internal bars made of glass fibers can make a building sturdier
NASA's Fermi Finds Gamma-ray Galaxy Surprises
Scientists report first remote, underwater detection of harmful algae, toxins
Stealthy gene network makes brain tumors flourish
Breakthrough in 3-D Brain Mapping Enables Removal of Fist-Sized Tumor
AADR releases its statement on oral health care within health care reform
Study explains potential failure of oral contraceptives with obese women
Wood stoves -- a viable home heat source?
LincRNAs serve as genetic air-traffic controllers
Ben-Gurion U. researchers identify how stressed fat tissue malfunctions
Drug rescues memory lost to Alzheimer's disease
New isotope cluster could lead to better understanding of atmospheric carbon dioxide
Global warming: Our best guess is likely wrong
Turbulence responsible for black holes' balancing act
Ben-Gurion U discovers drug can prevent epilepsy following traumatic brain injury
Reintroduced Chinese alligators now multiplying in the wild in China
New theory on why male, female lemurs same size
Smaller plants punch above their weight in the forest, say Queen's biologists
Surviving mass extinction by leading a double life
Study finds survival rates from gastrointestinal tumors improving among African-Americans
New technique could sustain cancer patients' fertility
Study catches 2 bird populations as they split into seperate species
U of M Researchers Find Childhood Cancer Risk Rises with Mother's Age
Was SIDS the cause of infant deaths even 150 years ago?
Better estimates of flu virus severity needed, say experts
Flu mortality formula is potentially misleading, say scientists
July 14, 2009
The minerals on Mars influence the measuring of its temperature
The last supper of the hominids establishes the times they lived at the sites
Simulating medical situations helps students learn, retain basic science concepts
New map hints at Venus's wet, volcanic past
Researchers map how staph infections alter immune system
Brazil proves developing countries can use generic medicines to fight HIV/AIDS epidemic
Eliminating polio requires global, coordinated effort -- Health Affairs article highlights risks, rewards of eradication
Mayo Clinic study continues to refine most effective methods to predict Alzheimer's disease
Memory test and PET scans detect early signs of Alzheimer's
Obesity contributes to rapid cartilage loss
Reminder program dramatically increases mammography rates, Kaiser Permanente study finds
Brain imaging and proteins in spinal fluid may improve Alzheimer's prediction and diagnosis
Study by NTU professors provides important insight into apoptosis or programmed cell death
Australia's top models at science conference
Children's Hospital Oakland scientist characterizes new syndrome of allergy, apraxia, malabsorption
105-Day Mars Simulation: U.S. studies focus on improving work performance
Tracking the life and death of news
Physician groups support comparative effectiveness provisions in proposed legislation
Facile synthesis of nanoparticles with multiple functions advanced in Singapore
Why African-Americans are at greater risk of hypertension and kidney disease
NOAA bans commercial harvesting of krill
Baylor researchers unravel mystery of DNA conformation
Research identifies successful new treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, reduces long-term risks
Herbicide diversity needed to keep Roundup effective
Research Shows Prescribers Miss Possibly Dangerous Drug Interactions
Neuroimaging suggests that truthfulness requires no act of will for honest people
Researchers achieve major breakthrough with water desalination system
Couples who cohabit before engagement are more likely to struggle
Making the difficult task of transporting a child with special needs safer
Children of undocumented parents may be at higher developmental risk
UCLA scientists identify how immune cells may help predict Alzheimer's risk
New technique could save cancer patients' fertility
Asian Spice Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women Exposed to Hormone Replacement Therapy, MU Study Finds
Probiotics help gastric-bypass patients lose weight more quickly, Stanford study shows
Regular moderate alcohol intake has cognitive benefits in older adults
New lung cancer staging system revealed
Hush Little Baby... Linking Genes, Brain, and Behavior in Children
Researchers gain insight into mechanism underlying Huntington's
Design tool for materials with a memory
Virtually engineering power plants
Study finds citrus-derived flavonoid prevents obesity
Researchers identify individuals at risk for developing colon cancer
Toxin detection as close as an inkjet printer
Active genes discovered in the developing mammal brain
July 13, 2009
Mystery E. coli genes essential for survival of many species
Childhood obesity link to parents
Dynamic molecular mechanism to keep brain activity stable
Climate change may spell demise of key salt marsh constituent
Superconductivity: Which one of these is not like the other?
Study: Bath time falls injure thousands of children annually
Leading pathogen in newborns can suppress immune cell function
New cases of Alzheimer's and dementia continue to rise, even in the 'oldest old'
PTSD associated with higher Alzheimer's/dementia risk; moderate alcohol consumption may lower it
Building memories with actin
Mount Sinai researchers find new Alzheimer's disease treatment promising
New advance in revolutionary 'bullet fingerprinting' technique
Alzheimer's disease drug treats traumatic brain injury, report GUMC researchers
Results from trials of DHA in Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline
Doctors talk frankly about what encourages and impedes early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
New studies give clear guidance on how to better recruit volunteers for Alzheimer's clinical studies
Risks of delaying ACL reconstruction in young athletes may be too high, study shows
Mayo Clinic study using structural MRI may help accurately diagnose dementia patients
ACL reconstruction doesn't harm NFL career length, study suggests
Easy strength training exercise may help treat tennis elbow, study shows
Dinosaur Burrow Find Gives Climate Change Clues
Fuels from Biomass: New Technique Can Fast-Track Better Ionic Liquids for Biomass Pre-Treatments
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC scientists identify enzyme important in aging
Environmental manganese good in trace amounts but can correlate to cancer rates
Risky sexual behavior among male clients of Tijuana sex workers heightens risk of HIV transmission
Scientists from Scotland to Sweden Arrive at NIMBioS to Study Bovine TB
Herschel Space Telescope's SPIRE instrument package makes first-light observations
GOES-O Satellite Reaches Orbit and Renamed GOES-14
New Role Discovered for Molecule Important in Development of Pancreas, Penn Study Finds
Losing sight of people in a crowd can spell disaster, warns new report
New oral agents may prevent injury after radiation exposure
Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Green industrial lubricant developed
July 10, 2009
Study shows athletes and weekend warriors can keep playing after shoulder joint replacement
Study suggests preseason shoulder strength may determine injury severity for baseball pitchers
Exploring Standards to Advance Microbial Genomics
New lab test offers better prediction of HIV microbicide safety
Handle with care: Telomeres resemble DNA fragile sites
heory provides more precise estimates of large-area biodiversity
Einstein scientists link elevated insulin to increased breast cancer risk
Diets bad for the teeth are also bad for the body
Simulations Illuminate Universe's First Twin Stars
MSU researcher adds to knowledge of how early stars, galaxies formed
Rensselaer Researchers To Participate in Seismic Test of Seven-Story Building
Living Fossils Hold Record of 'Supermassive' Kick
Nanopillars Promise Cheap, Efficient, Flexible Solar Cells
Finnish study identifies factors that increase death in stroke patients ages 15 to 49
Annual costs of stroke in U.S. children at least $42 million
Oral/Body Inflammatory Connection Explained
New study ranks 'hotspots' of human impact on coastal areas
Pre-cessation patch doubles quit success rate: Researchers call for labeling changes
Seals quickly respond to gain and loss of habitat under climate change
Caltech chemists say antibody surrogates are just a 'click' away
Dry Mouth Linked to Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs
Ozone, nitrogen change the way rising CO2 affects Earth's water
Cardiac CT Is More Cost Effective When Managing Low-Risk Patients with Chest Pain in the Emergency Department
Underwater exploration seeks evidence of early Americans
Toward an explanation for Crohn's disease?
One secret to how TB sticks with you
Tossing a coin in the microcosm
Reduced diet thwarts aging, disease in monkeys
Newborn brain cells show the way
Dialysis safe for kidney patients' heart health
Research may hold key to maintaining embryonic stem cells in lab
Experts call for local and regional control of sites for radioactive waste
Methane-eating microbes can use iron and manganese oxides to 'breathe'
Researchers identify technique that improves ACL surgery
Tremors on southern San Andreas Fault may mean increased earthquake risk
Humans may give swine flu to pigs in new twist to pandemic
Novel genetic finding offers new avenue for future Crohn's disease treatment
Data published in the New England Journal of Medicine support use of raxibacumab (ABthrax) for the treatment of inhalation anthrax
July 09, 2009
Withdrawal syndrome after consumption of 'Spice Gold'
Arctic climate under greenhouse conditions in the Late Cretaceous
Material world: graphene's versatility promises new applications
Study identifies potential fix for damaged knees
2 reproductive factors are important predictors of death from ovarian cancer
Link between migraines and reduced breast cancer risk confirmed in follow-up study
Astrophysicists Solve Mystery in Milky Way Galaxy
Map of your brain may reveal early mental illness
Is obesity an oral bacterial disease?
Matter over mind
Inflammation may trigger Alzheimer's disease, Saint Louis University findings suggest
Contaminated Site Remediation: Are Nanomaterials the Answer? First Map of Global Nanoremediation Sites Available Online
Forsyth scientists suggest linkages between obesity and oral bacterial infection
Possible Drug Target Found for One of the Most Aggressive Breast Cancers
Explosive growth of life on Earth fueled by early greening of planet
Mothers of children with autism have higher parental stress, psychological distress
Researchers enlist DNA to bring carbon nanotubes' promise closer to reality
Irish-led research team rule out link between specific antibodies and spina bifida
Most neuropsychological tests don't tell Alzheimer's disease from vascular dementia
Spontaneous Assembly: A New Look at How Proteins Assemble and Organize Themselves into Complex Patterns
LSUHSC research helps link schizophrenia to specific DNA region
Post-transplant combo can replace toxic immune-suppressing drugs in monkeys
Forest fire prevention efforts will lessen carbon sequestration, add to greenhouse warming
Variants of 'umami' taste receptor contribute to our individualized flavor worlds
Media tend to doomsay when addressing environmental issues
Genetic factors implicated in survival gap for breast, ovarian or prostate cancer
Researchers identify potential patient safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment patients
Fruit and vegetable intake in pregnant women reduces risk of upper respiratory tract infection
Plastics chemical retards growth, function of adult reproductive cells
Faster, more cost-effective DNA test for crime scenes, disease diagnosis
Clean fuels could reduce deaths from ship smokestacks by 40,000 annually
2000-year-old statue of an athlete sheds light on corrosion and other modern challenges
First evidence that weed killers improve nutritional value of a key food crop
A research work carried out in mice will contribute to the study of hereditary diseases that lead to blindness
New heart disease risk score outperforms existing test
Blur's noise and distortion reversed
Anti-angiogenesis treatment improves hearing in some NF2 patients
Galileo's notebooks may reveal secrets of new planet
Spread your sperm the smart way
July 08, 2009
NTU professor discovers method to efficiently produce less toxic drugs using organic molecules
Do bilingual persons have distinct language areas in the brain?
1-finger exercise reveals unexpected limits to dexterity
Human sperm created from embryonic stem cells
Report shows the power of US cities to mitigate climate change and steps they need to take to adapt
The most effective teachers are in a class of their own
Pluronic L-81 is a potential anti-diabetic drug?
Cardia resection for perforated gastroesophageal cancer
Adding simehicone to sodium phosphate bowel preparation benefits colonscopy?
Is molecular adsorbent recirculating system effective for all the liver failure patients?
Link between obesity and diabetes discovered
UAB Study Reveals Bone Coupling Factor Key to Skeletal Health
Johns Hopkins leads first 16-patient, multicenter 'domino donor' kidney transplant
A comprehensive review of addiction to prescription painkillers among patients and physicians
Wrong Dose Of Heart Meds Too Frequent In Children
US-Mexico border wall could threaten wildlife species
Intensive management can improve blood pressure in non-adherent hypertensive patients
Brown Professor Continues Debate Over Recovered Memory
Remote-control closed system invented for inserting radio-active atoms inside fullerenes
Scientists track chemical changes in cells as they endure extreme conditions
Rice University team's award-winning device could benefit treatment of hand injuries
Low-cost solution processing method developed for CIGS-based solar cells
Study shows endoscopic surgery as effective open surgery for nasal cancer
'Normal' cells far from cancer give nanosignals of trouble
New strategies to improve treatment and ultimately prevent heart failure in children
Protein can help cells or cause cancer, Purdue researcher finds
New monkey discovered in Brazil
Low birth weight linked to long-term respiratory problems
Severe COPD may lead to cognitive impairment
US space program should align with broader national goals
Mystery of bat with an extraordinary nose solved
Physicists find way to control individual bits in quantum computers
One step closer to an artificial nerve cell
Iron and biological production in the high-latitude North Atlantic
Recognition at last
Hitting cell hot spot could help thwart Parkinson's disease
Hormone clue to root growth
When it comes to brain damage, blankets take the place of drugs
New heart disease risk score should be recommended in the UK, say experts
Discovery at UAB brings us nearer to making the dream of invisibility true
Q is for quantum and 'Q-life'
Male seahorses like big mates
Government-backed youth program pilot didn't reduce teenage pregnancies
Operation for aneurysm yields nearly normal longevity
July 07, 2009
Coralline algae in the Mediterranean lost their tropical element between 5 and 7 million years ago
Influenza monitoring by the US military
UTSA infectious disease researchers advancing vaccine against Valley fever
Robo-bats with metal muscles may be next generation of remote control flyers
Pitt team first to profile genes in acutely ill idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients
Finding the constant in bacterial communication
Health departments get mixed marks for using Web to communicate about flu crisis, study finds
MRI accurately depicts deep endometriosis
Carbohydrate acts as tumor suppressor
First direct evidence of substantial fish consumption by early modern humans in China
Study finds role for parasites in evolution of sex
Ancient fossils shed light on anatomical changes accompanying evolution of first land vertebrates
CU-Boulder study shows brain's immune system may cause chronic seizures
Purdue researchers create prostate cancer 'homing device' for drug delivery
Hurricane Katrina: Phone Home
Students with depression twice as likely to drop out of college
Scientists are learning more about big birds from feathers
Chemicals in common consumer products may play a role in pre-term births
Nitrogen research shows how some plants invade, take over others
Antidepressants aid electroconvulsive therapy in treating severe depression
Dogs, Humans, put Heads Together to Find Cure for Brain Cancer
Elderly breast cancer patients receive chemotherapy if treated in private practices
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased hospitalization in heart failure patients
Delirium in hospitalized adults: Situation critical, no relief available
Laboring without the labor bed: It's a good thing
New Study Pinpoints Difference in the Way Children With Autism Learn New Behaviors
NASA's Fermi Telescope Probes Dozens of Pulsars
Microscopic 'beads' could help create 'designer' immune cells that ignore transplanted organs
Clinical trial shows quadriplegics can operate powered wheelchair with tongue drive system
Researchers demonstrate reversible generation of a high capacity hydrogen storage material
Battle of the sexes benefits offspring, says research
Australian researchers identify genes that cause melanoma
Toronto researcher's discovery points to a new treatment avenue for acute myeloid leukemia
Magnetic brain stimulation improves skill learning
Internet-based intervention may improve insomnia
To predict the severity of mental disease, consider the family
Family history predicts presence and course of psychiatric disorders
Amino acid may help treat patients with hair-pulling condition
Study examines movie smoking exposure and team sport participation in youth established smoking
Online computer games could encourage children to eat healthy foods
Sugar substitute appears to prevent early-childhood cavities
July 06, 2009
New method for detecting nitroxyl will boost cardiac drug research
Parents' endorsement of vigorous team sports increases children's physical activity, say researchers
DNA variations linked to brain tumors
Gladstone scientists identify genetic factors that hold promise for treatment of vascular diseases
Pitt team finds molecule that regulates heart size by using zebrafish screening model
Study in Nature: MicroRNAs hold promise for treating diseases in blood vessels
Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimer's, diabetes
Caffeine reverses memory impairment in Alzheimer's mice
Variations in 5 genes raise risk for most common brain tumors
GUMC discovery highlights new direction for drug discovery
Few people changed their behaviour in the early stages of the swine flu outbreak
Rare sheep could be key to better diagnostic tests in developing world, says Stanford study
Heart transplant recipients can improve fitness and perform high intensity workouts
Survival rates for elderly receiving hospital CPR did not improve from 1992 to 2005
Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer
Perfect pitch study offers window into influences of nature and nurture
Learning from locusts
New focus on the moon
Plants' internal clock can improve climate-change models
Second Life data offers window into how trends spread
A question of height
Integrated optical trap holds particles for on-chip analysis
Many characteristics of Mars, including ice, are similar to Earth, paper says
Prostate cancer patients disease free after 5 years likely to be disease free after 10 years
Brain malformations significantly associated with preterm birth, Wake Forest research shows
Overweight Kids Experience More Loneliness, Anxiety, MU Study Finds
Pacific Northwest forests could store more carbon, help address greenhouse issues
Ben-Gurion U. researchers reveal connection between cancer and human evolution
UT multimedia program increases middle school students' interest in science
Natural Compound Stops Diabetic Retinopathy
Report calls for new initiative to improve math education for preschoolers
Poor health among indigenous peoples a question of cultural loss as well as poverty
The Problem with Self-Help Books: Study shows the negative side to positive self-statements
In the Eye of the Storm: Why some people stayed behind
Ferns took to the trees and thrived
Children with autism need to be taught in smaller groups, pilot study confirms
Rampant helper syndrome
Virus-resistant grapevines
Sexist jokes favor the mental mechanisms that justify violence against women
Evolution: Crabs go deep to avoid hot water
Printable batteries
July 02, 2009
Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA
Study shows PET can measure effectiveness of novel breast cancer treatment
Researchers unite to distribute quantum keys
Predicting the return of prostate cancer: New Johns Hopkins study betters the odds of success
Hormone treatment eases post-surgery distress in children
Alzheimer's research yields potential drug target
Researchers testing virus-gene therapy combination against melanoma
Blood stem cell growth factor reverses memory decline in mice
New science review examines multiple health benefits of dairy foods
Lap-band weight-loss surgery can reverse metabolic syndrome in obese teens
Nanotechnology may increase longevity of dental fillings
Earth's most prominent rainfall feature creeping northward
UCLA collaboration identifies immune system link to schizophrenia
U finds treatment that significantly slows progression of eye damage in persons with type 1 diabetes
Newly appreciated membrane estrogen receptor important therapeutic target for breast cancer
Both good/bad movie characters who smoke influence teens to do the same
Unexpectedly long-range effects in advanced magnetic devices
NIST develops novel ion trap for sensing force and light
ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets
Genetically engineered mice yield clues to 'knocking out' cancer
New clue into how brain stem cells develop into cells which repair damaged tissue
Increasing age of mothers in Spain leads to rise in mortality rates
Desert rhubarb -- a self-irrigating plant
Lack of sleep could be more dangerous for women than men
July 01, 2009
Double success for Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia scientists working on chromosome segregation
The least sea ice in 800 years
Colorectal cancer
MS study offers theory for why repair of brain's wiring fails
Researchers find clear difference in quality, type of lung cancer info available in US and Japan
UT researcher: Interferon alpha can delay full onset of type I diabetes
The 'other' cruciate ligament: Newer treatments for PCL tears
Emerging techniques put a new twist on ankle repair
Joint replacement patients with diabetes greatly benefit from controlled glucose
Infants should be screened for hip trouble
Chromosomal problems affect nearly all human embryos
Cancer survivors at greater risk of birth complications; special monitoring needed
Women with endometriosis need special care during pregnancy to avoid risk of premature birth
Will IVF work for a particular patient? The answer may be found in her blood
Mayo Clinic study finds celiac disease 4 times more common than in 1950s
Acid-reducing medicines may lead to dependency
Mangrove-dependent animals globally threatened
A young brain for an old bee
Study identifies biomarker that safely monitors tumor response to new brain cancer treatment
Poor sleep is independently associated with depression in postpartum women
Sleep duration is associated with variations in levels of inflammatory markers in women
Biomarker of breathing control abnormality associated with hypertension and stroke
Common antibacterial treatment linked to sensorineural hearing loss in cystic fibrosis patients
Clue to normal-tension glaucoma; herpes infection and corneal transplants
New statistical technique improves precision of nanotechnology data
University of Hawaii at Manoa astronomers discover pair of solar systems in the making
Largest ever survey of very distant galaxy clusters completed
Rutgers Research: Parkinson's Disease Alters Patient's Ability to Learn from Rewards while Treatment Affects Ability to Learn from Negative Outcomes
New lab-on-a-chip measures mechanics of bacteria colonies
Even at High Doses, Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Cannot by Themselves Cause Patients to Develop Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
Stirred, not shaken: Bio-inspired cilia mix medical reagents at small scales
Researchers Find a Way to Reduce Patient Radiation Dose During Pulmonary CT Angiography
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread and on the increase
UB Geologists to Help Communicate the Dangers of Colombian Volcano
Anti-biotech groups obstruct forest biotechnology
Brain Section Multitasks, Handling Phonetics and Decision-Making
University of Leicester researchers discover new fluorescent silicon nanoparticles
Measurements fail to identify TB patients who could benefit from shorter treatment course
Scientists create first working model of a 2-qubit electronic quantum processor
The sound of light: Innovative technology shatters the barriers of modern light microscopy
OJ Worse for Teeth than Whitening, Says Eastman Institute for Oral Health Researchers
Peer pressure plays major role in environmental behavior
Harvard scientists solve mystery about why HIV patients are more susceptible to TB infection
Discovery may provide new treatments for alcohol dependence
Scientists find a biological 'fountain of youth' in new world bat caves
Spanish scientists develop echo-location in humans
Intense heat killed the Universe's would-be galaxies, researchers say
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