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June 30, 2009

Patients with moderate to severe periodontitis need evaluation for heart disease risk

Reduced ovarian reserve associated with increased risk of trisomic pregnancy

Women with cystic fibrosis can have safe and successful fertility treatment



Polycystic ovarian syndrome: New light on its causes and its effect on brothers

Single thawed embryo transfer after PGD does not affect pregnancy rates

New test can detect both genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in embryos

A thirst for blood sparks toxic algal blooms

Accelerated Fertility Treatment Leads to Shortened Time to Pregnancy and Cost Savings

Your own private global warming

Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief

Toxic chemicals affect steroid hormones differently in humans and invertebrates

Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study

Straighten up and fly right: Moths benefit more from flexible wings than rigid

Scripps research scientists find key culprits in lupus

Early heart attack therapy with bone marrow extract improves cardiac function

Exploring how the body adapts to exercise at altitude-hypoxia affects muscle and nerve responses

Study finds improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening

Sulfate lens enhances climate warming properties of atmospheric soot

A new approach to engineering for extreme environments

Hand-held aerosol sensors help fill crucial data gap over oceans

Novel epigenetic markers of melanoma may herald new treatments for patients

MIT: Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs

World's largest aerosol sensing network has leafy origins

Desert dust alters ecology of Colorado alpine meadows

Tunnel vision

4 out of 106 heart replacement valves from pig hearts failed

ASU scientist: Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies

Study of flower color shows evolution in action

UNC study: Aerobic activity may keep the brain young

New biomarker method could increase the number of diagnostic tests for cancer

Conversing helps language development more than reading alone

Oscar Pistorius: Previously confidential study results released on amputee sprinter

New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies in high-risk women

Gene expression findings a step toward better classification and treatment of juvenile arthritis

Breakthrough in combating the side effects of Quinine

Composites for energy

Second gene linked to familial testicular cancer

ICSI or IVF: Babies born from frozen embryos do just as well

New, less invasive genetic test greatly improves pregnancy rates in older women with poor prognosis

High levels of cycling training damage triathletes' sperm

New tool finds best heart disease and stroke treatments for patients with diabetes

Magic ingredient in breast milk protects babies' intestines

Female human embryos adjust the balance of X chromosomes before implantation

Who goes abroad for fertility treatment and why?

Study could help target new pancreatitis treatments

Retinopathy of prematurity diagnosis time significantly reduced using telemedicine

Debate on administration of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm infants

Mayo Clinic Proceedings reviews deep brain stimulation to treat psychiatric diseases

First step to converting solar energy using 'artificial leaf'

Neural stem cell differentiation factor discovered

Daily sex helps to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve fertility


June 29, 2009

For Women With PCOS, Acupuncture And Exercise May Bring Relief, Reduce Risks

Natural-born divers and the molecular traces of evolution

Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth

New crops needed for new climate

Teens who believe they'll die young are more likely to engage in risky behavior, University of Minnesota research finds

Ozone depletes oil seed rape productivity

Intestinal cells surprisingly active in pursuit of nutrition and defense

Reading the brain without poking it

Singapore nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections

New trigger for chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis discovered

Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies

Site for alcohol's action in the brain discovered

Scientists create first electronic quantum processor

The science of hammering

Plant protein 'doorkeepers' block invading microbes, study finds

Hepatic encephalopathy and prehepatic portal hypertension rat model

A potent and selective anti-tumor agent on human gastric cancer

Ultrasensitive detector promises improved treatment of viral respiratory infections

Melon research sweetened with DNA sequence

Researchers pinpoint a new enemy for tumor-suppressor p53

Insulin analogue glargine possibly increases cancer risk

Enzyme fights mutated protein in inherited Parkinson's disease

Rating attractiveness: Study finds consensus among men, not women

Race origins and health disparites

Researchers see evidence of memory in the songbird brain

Tryptophan deficiency may underlie quinine side effects

June 25, 2009 A Trio of Signals Converge to Induce Liver and Pancreas Cell Development in the Embryo

Language change can be traced using gigantic text archives

Xie Lab uncovers molecular machinery related to stem cell fate

Further gene mutations linked to autism risk

Making nanoparticles in artificial cells

Study shows 1 in 25 deaths worldwide attributable to alcohol


June 26, 2009

Enzyme fights mutated protein in inherited Parkinson's disease

Implant bacteria, beware: Researchers create nano-sized assassins

Sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii decrease following FAA regulations

Dolphins get a lift from delta wing technology

In the warming West, climate most significant factor in fanning wildfires' flames

Taxpayer Alliance applauds bill to broaden access to federal research results

University of Houston research team aims to help caregivers monitor patients' health and whereabouts

Study challenges routine use of MRI scans to evaluate breast cancer

Iowa State researchers contribute climate model to study that finds some winds decreasing

More gene mutations linked to autism risk

'Nature' and 'nurture' variables early predictors of AMD

Total knee replacements increase mobility and motor skills in older patients

Cancer researchers link DICER1 gene mutation to rare childhood cancer

New fossil tells how piranhas got their teeth

New gene discovery links obesity to the brain

Selenium intake may worsen prostate cancer in some, study reports

Long-term apple scab resistance remains elusive, Purdue expert says

Brain plasticity: Changes and resets in homeostasis

Like burrs on your clothes, molecule-size capsules can deliver drugs by sticking to targeted cells

CPAP treatment linked to lower mortality in stroke patients with OSA

ATS, ERS jointly issue asthma assessment guidelines

MU scientists convert pigs' connective tissue cells into stem cells

A Penny for Your Prions

Partner issues significantly influence women's sexual activity in later years, UCSF study shows

Glucose challenge test is accurate and economical for diabetes and prediabetes screening

MicroRNAs help control HIV life cycle

Structural biology scores with protein snapshot

U-M study finds voice box can be preserved, even with the largest cancers

What should a teenage girl do if she finds a lump in her breast?

New Research Shows Dinosaurs May Have Been Smaller Than We Thought

Effective solar cells and sensitive bioanalysis

Getting the most out of gemstones

Effective pain treatment for cancer patients?

Artificial liver for drug tests

New nanoparticles could revolutionize therapeutic drug discovery

Gladstone scientists identify key factor that controls HIV latency

Childhood physical abuse linked to cancer


June 25, 2009

Study Characterizes Eczema Patients Most at Risk for Dangerous Viral Infections

Stem cell surprise for tissue regeneration

Exposure to phthalates may be a risk factor for low birth weight in infants

Tiny levels of carbon monoxide damage fetal brain

UAB Researchers Draft 3-D Protein Map

Study finds DNA barcoding requires caution without closer examination

New approach to treating heart attacks reduces risk of life-threatening complications

Employee involvement programs key to workplace diversity

Anti-inflammatory drugs may defeat a treatment-resistant type of cancer

Human term placenta a new abundant source of hematopoietic cells

Can't compete on dung? Try mating on apple pomace

Columbia team finds that gastrin plays significant role in helicobacter-induced stomach cancer

Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer

New instrument has potential to detect water deep underground on Mars

Variation in the same gene affects rate of parasite infection in both humans and baboons

Stream of sand behaves like water

Irritability should be considered when diagnosing bipolar disorder in children

Space shuttle science shows how 1908 Tunguska explosion was caused by a comet

Iowa State University researcher looks at the future of agriculture

Older kidney transplant patients should more often consider live donors

Scripps research scientists observe human neurodegenerative disorder in fruit flies

Genetic finding could lead to targeted therapy for neuroblastoma

A Breath Mint Made from ... Coffee?

Study on Keeping Nuclear Bombs Away from U.S. Shows Misplaced Fear over Cost of 100% Overseas Cargo Scanning

CSHL scientists harness logic of 'Sudoku' math puzzle to vastly enhance genome-sequencing capability

New detectors for nuclear, radiological material in cargo should not be acquired until testing deficiencies fixed, cost-benefit analysis completed

How mitochondria get their membranes bent

Showcasing the secrets of Caistor Roman Town

Simple measures may prevent transmission of stomach ulcer bacteria

University of Oklahoma Researchers Discover Giant Rydberg Atom Molecules

Artificial noise saves energy

Smoking more than 5 cigarettes a day provokes migraine attacks

Mini-beamer in a cell phone or PDA

Proteins in gel

Neurological differences support dyslexia subtypes

Wildlife faces cancer threat

Gene predicts how brain responds to fatigue, human study shows

First acoustic metamaterial 'superlens' created by U. of I. researchers

Nicotine dependence remains prevalent despite recent declines in cigarette use

Galaxies coming of age in cosmic blobs


June 24, 2009

Mouse Model Provides Clues to Human Language Development

New publication shows index insurance has potential to help manage climate risks and reduce poverty

Dry autumns and winters may lead to fewer tornadoes in the spring, says UGA researcher

Measuring intellectual disability

Tummy troubles -- gastrin key in bacterial-induced stomach cancer

Salt block unexpectedly stretches in Sandia experiments

Scientists block Ebola infection in cell-culture experiments

Prairie dogs: influencing the accumulation of metals in plants?

Morning people and night owls show different brain function: University of Alberta study

Notre Dame study describes evidence of world's oldest known granaries

Notre Dame study provides insights into how climate change might impact species' geographic ranges

New therapy found to prevent heart failure

Care Management Reduces Depression and Suicidal Thoughts in Older Primary Care Patients

Radiation Dose Drastically Reduced During Whole Chest MDCT

Researchers Develop New and Efficient Breast Biopsy Technique

UT School of Public Health researchers develop game for HIV+ youth

Underweight and extremely obese die earlier than people of normal weight, study finds

'Bycatch' whaling a growing threat to coastal whales

In Pursuit of a Happiness Gene

Researchers To Reveal Aging's Origins on Global Stage

Ability to literally imagine oneself in another's shoes may be tied to empathy

How adolescent girls manage stress

U of M study finds new insight on therapy for a devastating parasitic disease

Energy-saving method checks refrigerant level in air conditioners

Meckel's diverticulum masked by intermittent recurrent subocclusive episodes

Waste water treatment plant mud used as 'green' fuel

Adenoviral vector specifically targeted to EphA2 receptor in pancreatic cancer cells

How to confirm the causes of iron deficiency anemia in young women

Is 31P MRS a useful tool for evaluating early acute hepatic radiation injury?

Lack of happiness hormone serotonin in the brain causes impaired maternal behavior in mice

Marking anorexia with a brain protein

European climate change reports launched in Brussels

Antibiotic prescribing should be standardized across Europe to help tackle resistance

Longer life linked to specific foods in Mediterranean diet

Monitoring bone density in older women is unnecessary and potentially misleading

ADHD genes found, known to play roles in neurodevelopment

M. D. Anderson study finds strong relationship between high body mass index, pancreatic cancer

A new take on growth factor signaling in tamoxifen resistance

New way to fix leaking mitral heart valves safe in initial testing

Heart electrical conduction abnormality believed not to be serious may pose cardiovascular risks

Migraines with aura in midlife associated with increased prevalence of brain lesions in older age

Being overweight, obese during early adulthood associated with greater risk of pancreatic cancer

Biomarkers predict brain tumor's response to therapy

Feather fibers fluff up hydrogen storage capacity


June 23, 2009

Molecular typesetting -- proofreading without a proofreader

Mouse model of Parkinson's reproduces nonmotor symptoms

Study shows Chronix technology using serum DNA can identify early presence of disease

Anxiety's hidden cost

A urine test for appendicitis?

Children's Hospital Oakland scientists first to discover new source for harvesting stem cells

Corals face 'a stormy future'

Disney elevates heterosexuality to powerful, magical heights

Children susceptible to pesticides longer than expected, study finds

UCF team's advanced nerve cell system could help cure diabetic neuropathy, related diseases

New electron microscopy images reveal the assembly of HIV

University of Hawaii at Manoa professor co-authors article about weight and relationships

Owning too much company stock puts workers' retirement at risk

ASU instrument takes better look at Mars minerals

Bioengineers develop a microfabricated device to measure cellular forces during tissue development

Nickel isotope may be methane producing microbe biomarker

Higher drinking age linked to less binge drinking...except in college students

Carb synthesis sheds light on promising tuberculosis drug target

Dr. Ronald Lewis Couples' treatment for sexual problems on the agenda for sexual medicine experts

Competition May Be Reason For Bigger Brain

Dad's early connection with child 'writes script' for later school involvement

Pitt Researchers Zero In on Ozone With Fluorescent Solution That Detects Harmful Molecule in the Air and Body

Treating Lazy Eyes with a Joystick

Obsidian 'trail' provides clues to how humans settled, interacted in Kuril Islands

Alterations in brain's white matter key to schizophrenia, UCLA study shows

'Green' fireworks may brighten eco-friendly 4th of July displays in future

Tumor suppressor gene in flies may provide insights for human brain tumors

Prostate Cancer Translational Research in Europe meeting: Search for biomarkers continues

Unspoken memories of Holocaust survivors find silent and nonpathological expression

Successful neurosurgery with transcranial MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound

Physicians frequently fail to inform patients about abnormal test results

Carnegie Mellon algorithm charts evolution of genetic networks during fruit fly life cycle

More patients across the world lowering 'bad' cholesterol

Beyond CO2: Study reveals growing importance of HFCs in climate warming

Bypass surgery has long-term benefits for children with Kawasaki disease

Music may have a future role in heart and stroke patient rehab

Fruit fly steps in to fight human disease

Larvae shun the light

Inflammation markers linked more with fatal than nonfatal cardiovascular events in elderly

Older men with breathing problems during sleep more likely to have irregular heartbeats

Targeting helpers of heat shock proteins could help treat cancer, cardiovascular disease

Toxic molecule may help birds 'see' north and south

Midget plant gets makeover

Close relationship between past warming and sea-level rise

Underground cave dating from the year 1 A.D. exposed in Jordan Valley


June 22, 2009

Largest carnivorous dinosaur tooth in Spain described

Statins can protect against Alzheimer's disease, according to new study

Adults with asthma not getting their flu shots

Drinking milk in the morning may help stave off lunchtime hunger

Caucasians are at higher risk of developing Ewing's sarcoma than other races

Study finds cancer is the second most frequent cause of death in individuals with schizophrenia

Geographic profiling applied to track hunting patterns of white sharks in South Africa

Ice Sheets Can Retreat

Researchers uncover approach for possibly eradicating HIV infection

The battle for CRTC2: How obesity increases the risk for diabetes

A new weapon in the war against HIV-AIDS: Combined antiviral and targeted chemotherapy

Fate in fly sensory organ precursor cells could explain human immune disorder

DNA template could explain evolutionary shifts

Transplant drug stimulates immune memory

Big disparities in the treatment of arrhythmias across Europe

Implanted defibrillators: New recommendations for drivers with ICDs

Atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes still poses problems for sports cardiologists

Economic crisis heightens financial fallout for bereaved

UGA researchers achieve breakthrough in effort to develop tiny biological fuel cells

Researchers observe single protein dimers wavering between two symmetrically opposed structures

Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers

Plant Communication: Sagebrush Engage in Self-Recognition and Warn of Danger

Mechanics: Ordinary meets quantum

Domestication of Capsicum annuum chile pepper provides insights into crop origin and evolution

Research explores interactions between nanomaterials, biological systems

GEN reports on alternative feedstocks for ethanol production

Troubled waters: Low Apalachicola River flow may hurt gulf fisheries

BRIT1 allows DNA repair teams access to damaged sites

Phthalic symbol

Young offenders' health critical to rehabilitation

Study of agricultural watersheds and carbon losses

Three to six months to lose weight gained in pregnancy is normal

Athletes, spectators faced unprecedented air pollution at 2008 Olympic Games


June 19, 2009

Generation of a severe memory-deficit mutant mouse by exclusively eliminating the kinase activity of CaMKIIalpha

Green tea may affect prostate cancer progression

Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome

Caltech researchers explore how cells reconcile mixed messages in decisions about growth

NOAA Report Finds Threats to California's Cordell Bank Marine Sanctuary

NOAA Forecast Predicts Large

New supplement may help slow sight loss in elderly

Got ear plugs? You may want to sport them on the subway and other mass transit, researchers say

Neural noise created during binocular rivalry

Johns Hopkins scientists out a gene for gout

Antibiotics take toll on beneficial microbes in gut

Discovery of a water snake that startles fish in a way that makes them flee into its jaws

Nationwide telemedicine networks are essential for successful health care reform

Traumatic brain injury caused by exposure to explosive blast presents critical challenge

Data: Actual imaging use far below President's rec. 95 percent utilization rate for Medicare

Argonne, UC scientists reach milestone in study of emergent magnetism

Sudden collapse in ancient biodiversity: Was global warming the culprit?

Elephant-size loopholes sustain Thai ivory trade

Scientists create first comprehensive computer model of sunspots

Norway, Japan prop up whaling industry with taxpayer money

Global health funding soars, boosted by unprecedented private giving

New tracking approach will help protect polar bears

Online tutorials help elementary school teachers make sense of science

Scientists capture the first image of memories being made

The straight poop on counting tigers

Call for primary care reform from AAFP, ACP and AOA

Autonomous robot detects shrapnel

World's fastest and most sensitive astronomical camera

Size did matter

Improved method developed to test carcinogen risk

U-M researcher and colleagues predict large 2009 Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone'; Chesapeake Bay's oxygen-starved zone likely to shrink

Ancient drought and rapid cooling drastically altered climate

Light sensor breakthrough could enhance digital cameras

Targeting Tumor Behavior May Lead To New Liver Cancer Drugs

Cancer-Causing Protein Can Also Help Fight the Tumors It Causes

IBEX spacecraft detects fast neutral hydrogen coming from the moon


June 18, 2009

Benefit of glinides is not proven

Aerobically unfit young adults on road to diabetes in middle age

Mate selection: How does she know he'll take care of the kids?

Omega-3 fatty acids appear to impact AMD progression

Antibiotics-resistant gulls worry scientists

Humans related to orangutans, not chimps, says new Pitt, Buffalo Museum of Science study

Human eye inspires advance in computer vision from Boston College researchers

Gear Bans

Computers Can Boost Literacy

Free Textbooks

Texting in Class

Return to the moon

University of Colorado team finds definitive evidence for ancient lake on Mars

Playing video games for better, not worse

Beaked, bird-like dinosaur tells story of finger evolution

ORNL finding could help electronics industry enter new phase

Help for climate-stressed corals

Group Health Cooperative shows investing in more primary care pays for itself

The power of prayer?

Roux-en-Y weight loss surgery raises kidney stone risk

Study supports validity of test that indicates widespread unconscious bias

New findings encourage more vigilant monitoring of seizure activity among intensive care patients

Researchers putting a freeze on oscillator vibrations

Research uncovers clues to virus-cancer link

Scientists sequence genome of the N2-fixing, soil-living bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii

Beating the radar: Getting a jump on storm prediction

Wrong type of help from parents could worsen child's OCD

Unlike rubber bands, molecular bonds may not break faster when pulled

Telemedicine Expands Reach of Care for Parkinson's Patients

A sonic boom in the world of lasers

The bitter side of sweeteners

U of Minnesota-led study finds that hunters are depleting lion and cougar populations

NIST, DOD, intelligence agencies join forces to secure US cyber infrastructure

NIST discovers how strain at grain boundaries suppresses high-temperature superconductivity

Structures from the human immune system's oldest branch shed light on a range of diseases

Enzyme doesn't act alone in atrial fibrillation

Shape matters in the case of cobalt nanoparticles

NIST study offers first detailed look at the progress of a wildland-urban fire

New Cortex study uncovers how we recognize what is true and what is false

New study finds that sharing genetic resources key to adaptation to climate change in Africa

Rising acidity levels could trigger shellfish revenue declines, job losses

NIST researchers 'all aglow' over new test of toxin strength

Nonstick and laser-safe gold aids laser trapping of biomolecules

Computer scientists develop model for studying arrangements of tissue networks by cell division

Carnegie Mellon develops Java programming tools employing human-centered design techniques

Israeli scientists show bacteria can plan ahead

Cerebrospinal fluid shows Alzheimer's disease deterioration much earlier

Natural deep earth pump fuels earthquakes and ore

Teens are heading in wrong direction: Likely to have sex, but not use contraception


June 17, 2009

Researchers compare different systems of measuring treatment intensity in hypertension care

Study finds reproductive health effects from low doses of bisphenol-A

Vaccinating children may be effective at helping control spread of influenza, experts say

Brain detects happiness more quickly than sadness

Discovery of the cell's water gate may lead to new cancer drugs

Innovative system for monitoring coastline processes

Sands of Gobi Desert yield new species of nut-cracking dinosaur

UBC researchers develop new method to study gambling addictions

Researchers make progress toward early identification of muscular dystrophy

Alaska researchers contribute to national climate change report

Statins don't lower risk of pneumonia in elderly

Berkeley Lab Scientists Contribute to Major New Report Describing Climate Change Impacts on the U.S.

Study separates russian flat tax myth and fact

Putting a name to a face may be key to brain's facial expertise

Crustacean shell with polyester creates mixed-fiber material for nerve repair

Nanocrystals Reveal Activity Within Cells

New report outlines current, future impacts of climate change

Rare disorder gives modelers first glimpse at immune system development

Extreme makeover chemistry style

Climate change is already having an impact in the midwest and across the US

Measuring brain atrophy in patients with mild cognitive impairment

CU-Boulder study shows Maya intensively cultivated manioc 1,400 years ago

Global sunscreen won't save corals

Income, education, important factors in heart disease risk

Mercury in Mackenzie River delta dramatically higher than previously believed

Preventing spread of infectious diseases is everyone's responsibility

Powerful Nutrient Cocktail Can Put Kids with Crohn's into Remission

Analysis of drug-eluting stents data demonstrates safety, efficacy in on-and-off-label use

IUPUI study finds living near fast food outlet not a weighty problem for kids

Another McGill/JGH breakthrough opens door to early Alzheimer's diagnosis

New fabricated material changes color instantly in response to external magnetic field

European Satellites Probe a New Magnetar

Novel light-sensitive compounds show promise for cancer therapy

Peripheral nerve repair with fat precursor cells led to wider nerves and less muscle atrophy

New data demonstrate potential for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Trans fats hinder multiple steps in blood flow regulation pathways

UCF researcher's nanoparticles could someday lead to end of chemotherapy

Giant eruption reveals 'dead' star

Study finds autistics better at problem-solving

X-Rays for Early Alzheimer's Disease Detection

Plant Microbe Shares Features with Drug-Resistant Pathogen

Potential for noninvasive brain tumor treatment

University of Leicester geologists demonstrate extent of ancient ice age

New Piece Found in the Puzzle of Epigenetics

Contemplating excess wind

'Cannabis alters human DNA' -- new study


June 16, 2009

Study shows transfer of heavy metals from water to fish in Huelva estuary

TGen researchers find genetic markers to help fight diabetes

Research proves tai chi benefits for arthritis

Good news for some hard-to-treat hepatitis C patients

Test detects molecular marker of aging in humans

Study gives clues to increasing X-rays' power

UCLA cancer researchers develop model that may help identify cancer stem cells

Farmed fish may pose risk for mad cow disease

Depression may increase Alzheimer's risk in people with memory problems

Mayo Genomic Discovery: Protecting Kidney Function During Heart Failure

Milwaukee swine flu testing results published

Why do we choose our mates? Ask Charles Darwin, prof says

RNA snippet suppresses spread of aggressive breast cancer

Vanderbilt researchers pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system

The anti-consumption movement: Researchers examine resistance to global brands

The sweet taste of uncertainty: Winners enjoy waiting to discover what they've won

Meteorite grains divulge Earth's cosmic roots

Caltech scientists use high-pressure 'alchemy' to create nonexpanding metals

Purdue-developed tool can get most pollution control for the money

Scientists Discover Magnetic Superatoms

New study closes in on geologic history of Earth's deep interior

'Shortcuts' of the mind lead to miscalculations of weight and caloric intake, says Penn study

Stress puts double whammy on reproductive system, fertility

New method separates cancer cells from normal cells

NJIT expert advises on the do and don't of building in hurricane-prone areas

Newborn weights affected by environmental contaminants

Popular Alzheimer's theory may be false trail

Having a Higher Purpose in Life Reduces Risk of Death Among Older Adults

MIT: Peeling stickers may lead to stretchable electronics

Scientists break light modulation speed record -- twice

New Exotic Material Could Revolutionize Electronics

Amazon conservation policy working in Brazil, MSU-led study finds

Pregnant women at high risk of complications from H1N1 influenza

Following the dietary guidelines may slow heart disease in women

From the Glass to the Brain in Six Minutes

Major Breakthrough in Early Detection and Prevention of AMD

Is the sky the limit for wind power?

Rice U. researchers ask if biofuels will lead to a 'drink or drive' choice

Sleep apnea occurring during REM sleep is significantly associated with type 2 diabetes

Complaints of fatigue and tiredness in people with OSA improve with CPAP treatment

Not 1, but 2 kinds of males found in the invasive round goby

Duke, Harvard researchers to monitor bonobo reintroduction

Gene evolution process discovered

New Approach for Treating Recurrent Prostate Cancer on the Horizon

New Skin Cancer Patch: Possible Alternative to Surgery

PET Scans May Improve Accuracy of Dementia Diagnosis

Hybrid Scanner Brings Molecular Functioning to the Forefront

Prototype Breast Cancer Imaging System May Improve Patient Care

Therapeutic delivery of a gene to dysfunctional nerves

Severe obesity increases risks of health problems during surgery

U of Alberta study discovers how proteins help repair DNA

Breakthrough in understanding severe asthma has potential for new treatment

Scientists identify gene vital to early embryonic cells forming a normal heart and skull

Could hormones explain gender differences in neurological disease?

Mean new microRNA data analysis method gives sharper results

Adding antiviral agents to steroids to treat facial paralysis is not linked to improved recovery

Sinus infections may be a factor in toxic shock syndrome in children

Topical application of chemotherapy drug may improve appearance of aging skin

Psoriasis associated with cardiovascular disease and increased mortality


June 15, 2009

Young adults not drinking enough milk

Protein linked to change in tissue that surround and support breast tumors

Dual role in breast tissue for a protein involved in leukemia

Research Shows How A Stroke Affects Hand Function; Provides Roadmap For Rehabilitation

Protein regulates movement of mitochondria in brain cells

Colleges, communities combat off-campus student drinking

College drinking problems, deaths on the rise

Dangerous college drinking: Prevention is possible, studies suggest

The downside of microtubule stability

NYU researchers create method to precisely glue particles together on the micro- and nano-scale

Advance in understanding cellulose synthesis

A tiny frozen microbe may hold clues to extraterrestrial life

Aussie and Kiwi researchers make double MS genetic discovery

UNC study suggests new approach to common cause of blindness

NYU Langone Medical Center researchers identify key gene in deadly inflammatory breast cancer

Good news and bad for dad this Father's Day

Huntington's disease deciphered

NIAID media availability: New strategy proposed for designing antibody-based HIV vaccine

DKK-3 and WIF-1: Proteins related to liver cancer development?

An alternative treatment for hypervascular hepatocellular carcinoma

FibroTest attributes to generate decision trees in hepatitis C

What is the role of reactive oxygen species in ethanol-mediated cell death of polarized hepatic cells?

An effective target of biological therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

Advances in liver surgery enable the prospect of curative treatment for more patients

Prostate cancer test improves prediction of disease course

1 moose, 2 moose: Scientist seeks correction in number of species

Caltech scientists predict greater longevity for planets with life

New study reveals structure of the HIV protein shell

Making waves: LSU's WAVCIS increases modeling capabilities

Flexible Solar Strips Light Up Campus Bus Shelter

RA individuals from lower GDP countries keep working despite worse symptoms than richer countries

Early treatment of systemic onset JIA with anakinra restores the IL-18 response

Individuals who apply pesticides are found to have double the risk of blood disorder

LSU researcher first to demonstrate link between bird songs and habitat change

Hear! Hear! Texas wines fight cancer growth


June 12, 2009

Don't Stand So Close to Me: Proximity Defines How We Think of Contagion

Appetite-stimulating hormone is first potential medical treatment for frailty in older women

Robotic ferret will detect hidden drugs and weapons

Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona researchers first to clone mice in Spain

3 studies confirm the value of etanercept therapy in treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Better access to info and dialogue with HCPs on sexual issues for rheumatology patients

Winter- and spring-onset RA patients have worse 6 month outcomes than those with summer onset

Anxiety and depression lower quality of life in majority of systemic lupus erythematosus patients

63 percent of RA patients suffer psychiatric disorders, with depressive spectrum conditions most likely

Rainforest rehab in every sense

Zebra mussels hang on while quagga mussels take over

Manatees can probably hear which directions boats approach from

Urban myth disproved: Fingerprints do not improve grip friction

USC researchers identify DNA mutation that occurs at beginning point of T-cell lymphoma

Study: Greenland ice sheet larger contributor to sea-level rise

Scripps research team creates simple chemical system that mimics DNA

Gene therapy technique thwarts cancer by cutting off tumor blood supply

Low-fat diet helps genetically predisposed animals avoid liver cancer

Jumping genes discovery 'challenges current assumptions'

Waste disposal protein is mechanism behind cancer tumor suppression

Researcher explores why smoking increases the risk of heart disease and strokes

New images may improve vaccine design for deadly rotavirus

Study finds air traffic control tracking method reduces errors in trauma management

Wii-hab may enhance Parkinson's treatment

Researchers at Case Western Reserve discover a new way the body fights fungal infection

First ever worldwide census analysis of caribou/reindeer numbers reveals dramatic decline

Dr. Roman Cibirka - Games for Health Simulation helps students learn dental implant procedures

Novel DNA vaccine leads to kidney damage prevention in systemic lupus erythematosus models

A case of cecal volvulus

Diagnosis of arthritis 5 years earlier in childless women compared to those with children

What are the risk factors of sporadic colorectal cancer?

A breakthrough in gastric carcinogenesis

Are angiotensins involved in the hemodynamic changes of cirrhosis patients?

What is the relationship between hepatocellular carcinoma and type 2 diabetes mellitus?

New treatment strategy offers hope to RA patients who failed all other therapies

Australia's climate: Drought and flooding in annual rings of tropical trees

Global warming increasing the dispersal of flora in Northern forests

Hidden genitalia in female water striders makes males 'sing'

Screening for left ventricular dysfunction may have less value than thought

Myeloid proteins reflect disease activity and treatment response in familial Mediterranean fever

The microbial hydrocarbon diet

New American College of Surgeons risk calculator determines colorectal surgery risk

Isolated forest patches lose species, diversity


June 11, 2009

Subclinical markers predict relapse in juvenile idiopathic arthritis post methotrexate withdrawal

Exercise improves functional and psycological ability and reduces steroid need in rheumatoid arthritis

Snoring pregnant women at higher risk for gestational diabetes

Sleep may be important in regulating emotional responses

Extended or shortened sleep duration linked to weight gain

Association between obstructive sleep apnea and weight gain found

Maybe it's raining less than we thought

Identifying the potential for tamoxifen resistance in patients

Evolution can occur in less than 10 years

Penn materials scientist finds plumber's wonderland on graphene

Peculiar, junior-sized supernova discovered by New York teen

Cool plasma packs heat against biofilms

HIV-1's 'hijacking mechanism' pinpointed by McGill/JGH researchers

Radio telescope images reveal planet-forming disk orbiting twin suns

Reviving American chestnuts may mitigate climate change

A new measure of global warming from carbon emissions

The search for ET just got easier

Pre-pregnancy depressed mood may heighten risk for premature birth

Researchers identify four new targets for breast cancer

Tracking down the causes of multiple sclerosis

Tunable semiconductors possible with hot new material called graphene

New definition could further limit habitable zones around distant suns

Early Detection of Osteoarthritis in Dogs Could Open Doors for a Cure

Milk goes 'green': Today's dairy farms use less land, feed and water

Zero tolerance alcohol policy good choice for parents

New Jefferson study may redefine how a chronic auto-immune disease is diagnosed

Drugs against winter vomiting disease one step closer

Genetic pathway responsible for link between body clock disturbance and worsening arthritis

Hormone therapy may confer more aggressive properties to prostate tumours

Study may pave way for treatments to delay early multiple births

First-degree relatives of patients with bicuspid aortic valve should be screened

Endoscopic ultrasonography can differentiate neoplastic from

Revised Vienna Classification for diagnosing colorectal epithelial neoplasias

A potential treatment for gastric motility disorders

Tribble 3 can induce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

Bisphenol A exposure in pregnant mice permanently changes DNA of offspring

Specific genetic cause of fetal alcohol-related developmental disorders found

Postpartum anxiety delays puberty in offspring

Caltech visiting associate champions the study of solar eclipses in the modern era

Off-label morning sickness drug deemed safe for fetuses -- Ben-Gurion U. researchers

Predicted ground motions for great earthquake in Pacific Northwest: Seattle, Victoria and Vancouver

Researchers describe 'implausible' chemistry that produces herbicidal compound

Trimming the fat boosts blood recovery after marrow transplant

Mouse experiments shed light on age effects in arthritis

Scientists advance safety of nanotechnology

Cocaine and heroin harm placenta


June 10, 2009

Hormone therapy plus physical activity reduce belly fat, body fat percentage after menopause

Brain molecule reduces food intake

Natural hormone offers hope for treatment of the metabolic syndrome

Rutgers Research Tackles Childhood Epilepsy

An innovative surgical technique gives hope to patients suffering from refractory epilepsy

Hatchery fish may hurt efforts to sustain wild salmon runs

Cancer: The cost of being smarter than chimps?

Stable marriage is linked with better sleep in women

Naps with rapid eye movement sleep increase receptiveness to positive emotion

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with poor sleep in women

First-time moms' exhaustion caused by sleep fragmentation, rather than timing of sleep

Poor sleep is associated with lower relationship satisfaction in both women and men

Older adults less affected by sleep deprivation than younger adults during cognitive performance

Socioeconomic status, gender and marital status influence sleep disturbances

Link found between poor sleep quality and increased risk of death

Less than half of older Americans get the recommended 8 hours of nightly sleep

Study shows a bidirectional relationship between chronic stress and sleep problems

Caffeine intake prevents risk taking after extreme sleep deprivation

Better sleep is associated with improved academic success

Sight for sore eyes

Close social ties make baboons better mothers, study finds

Researchers find how a common genetic mutation makes cancer radiation resistant

USC researchers present new strategies to prevent childhood obesity

When young men are scarce, they're more likely to play the field than to propose

Dioxins in Food Chain Linked to Breastfeeding Ills

Moms, have you done drugs? Tell your kids

Biologist discovers pink-winged moth in Chiracahua Mountains

Wildlife Conservation Society supports world's first study of egg-laying mammal

The secret of a snake's slither

VBI researchers develop new method for breast cancer biomarker discovery

Work of Field Museum scientist addresses question of chance in evolution

Embryology Study Offers Clues to Birth Defects

Researchers identify new risk factor gene for rheumatoid arthritis

Physiological response may explain why some severely obese patients overeat

Study finds colorectal cancer rates increasing worldwide

Colon Cancer Screening Technique Shows Continued Promise in New Study

Antibiotics, antimicrobials and antifungals in waterways

New accurate diagnostic test for swine H1N1 influenza using RT-PCR technology

Immune cells ameliorate hypertension-induced cardiac damage in mice

Birth of a star predicted

Catalan rivers suffer from sediment accumulation

New Study Indicates Radiologists Need Standards to Ensure Optimal Visual Accuracy

Individuals with family history of genetic disease at risk of discrimination

New test could help diagnose early dementia

Researchers estimate risk of transmission of Huntington's disease to offspring among male carriers

UNC scientists identify growth factor as possible cancer drug target

Pregnancy and the flu: A link to schizophrenia

Animal model for schizophrenia identifies a novel approach for treating cognitive impairments


June 09, 2009

Discovery raises new doubts about dinosaur-bird links

Gene activity reveals dynamic stroma microenvironment in prostate cancer

Study links primary insomnia to a neurochemical abnormality

Nightmares predict elevated suicidal symptoms

Evening chronotype in high school students is linked with lower college GPA

Insomnia suffers need increased brain activation to maintain normal daily function

Obstructive sleep apnea prevalent in nonobese patients

Obstructive sleep apnea patients have increased occurrences of parasomnia symptoms

Meditation may be an effective treatment for insomnia

Later parental-mandated bedtimes for teens linked to depression and suicidal thoughts

Insomnia with short sleep duration is a risk factor for diabetes

Playing a high resistance wind instrument may reduce risk for sleep apnea in musicians

Genetic link found between stress-induced sleep loss and intrusive thinking

Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective treatment for chronic insomnia

Adolescent obesity linked to reduced sleep caused by technology use and caffeine

Sleep apnea linked to sleepwalking, hallucinations and other 'parasomnias'

Toward cheaper imaging systems for identifying concealed weapons on the human body

MU Study Finds Connection Between Evolution, Classroom Learning

Fatal brain disease at work well before symptoms appear

Archeological evidence of human activity found beneath Lake Huron

Enzyme necessary for DNA synthesis can also erase DNA

Self-regulation game predicts kindergarten achievement

Cardiac rehabilitation saves lives

Study shows animal mating choices more complex than once thought

Gas explosions: A new way to study phantom traffic jams

UBC researcher solves century-old enigma of prehistoric marine mass grave

Diabetes patients should have regular exercise, weight training

Health risks begin in overweight range, BMI doesn't tell whole story

4 risk factors raise probability of developing precursor of heart failure

Top notch decisions in the developing airways bring insights into lung disease

Moon Magic: Researchers Develop New Tool To Visualize Past, Future Lunar Eclipses

Common chemotherapy drug triggers fatal allergic reactions

Horse whisperers, lion tamers not needed: Scientists find genetic regions that soothe savage beasts

Keck Study Sheds New Light on 'Dark' Gamma-ray Bursts

Fog lifted on 'dark' gamma-ray bursts, mysterious counterparts to bursts with an afterglow

Bone bed tells of life along California's ancient coastline

More Ontario children are getting diagnosed with diabetes: ICES study

Vaporized viral vector shows promise in anti-cancer gene therapy

Scientists should look at their own carbon footprint

Defeating nicotine's double role in lung cancer

Concussion experts: For kids -- no sports, no schoolwork, no text messages

Fossil teeth of browsing horse found in Panama Canal earthworks

Thinnest superconducting metal created

Manipulating light on a chip for quantum technologies

Unexpected discovery can open a new chapter in the fight against tuberculosis

Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences

Radio telescopes extend astronomy's best 'yardstick'

Scientists determine geese involved in Hudson River plane crash were migratory


June 08, 2009

Study says colorectal cancer increasing in young adults

University of Saskatchewan and Canadian Synchrotron researchers shed light on esophageal disease

New cleaning protocol for future 'search for life' missions

Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences

Television watching before bedtime can lead to sleep debt

Study shows sleep extension improves athletic performance and mood

Study finds regular daily exercise does not increase total sleep time

Sleep restriction results in weight gain despite decreases in appetite and consumption

Sleep disorders are largely underdiagnosed in pediatric patients

Relationship found between napping, hyperactivity, depression and anxiety

Race and short sleep duration increase the risk for obesity

Problem solving and coping styles related to CPAP adherence

Men who work with their female partners more likely to adhere to CPAP therapy

Muscle atrophy through thick but not thin

Insomnia with objective short sleep duration in men is associated with increased mortality

Genetic link found between anxiety, depression and insomnia

Excessive gaming associated with poor sleep hygiene and increased sleepiness

Long and short sleep durations are associated with increased risk for diabetes

Racial variations in excessive daytime sleepiness depend on measurement

Women under-represented in cancer research, U-M study finds

Link unraveled between chromosomal instability and centrosome defects in cancer cells

Research identifies 3-D structure of key nuclear pore building block

Routine diabetes screenings could cut health-care costs

A lethal cancer knocked down by one-two drug punch

Death rates same for diabetes and heart disease patients receiving drug therapy or surgery

Researchers develop the first climate-based model to predict Dengue fever outbreaks

'Smart' process may boost economics of biofuel production

If at first you don't succeed, let the search engine try

Asthma rates and where you live

Fatty foods -- not empty stomach -- fire up hunger hormone

NEJM Study Points to New Era in Hepatitis C Treatment

Hypospadias, a birth defect of the male urethra, is not increasing in New York state

Geography and history shape genetic differences in humans

Fatigue common after myocardial infarction

Middle-aged women experience more stress but have lower blood pressure

Risks of sharing personal genetic information online need more study, Stanford bioethicists say

Different genes cause loss of body parts in similar fish

Easily grossed out? You're more likely a conservative, says Cornell psychologist

Computer graphics researchers simulate the sounds of water and other liquids

New, light-driven nanomotor is simpler, more promising, scientists say

Caltech scientists create nanoscale zipper cavity that responds to single photons of light

Nanoparticle created to attack cardiovascular plaque

Bats recognize the individual voices of other bats

Study: Illegal fishing harming present and future New England groundfish fisheries

Investigation finds that cigarette smoking does not affect everyone in same way


June 04, 2009

One in four nursing home residents carries MRSA

'Shock and kill' research gives new hope for HIV-1 eradication

Importance of preventing congestion in heart failure

Engineered pig stem cells bridge the mouse-human gap

Over 60 percent of all US bankruptcies attributable to medical problems

Promising antimicrobial attacks virus, stimulates immune system

Protein may be strongest indicator of rare lung disease, study shows

A Billion Year Ultra-Dense Memory Chip

Scientists discover new genetic immune disorder in children

Waiting times too long for bariatric surgery

Study Finds Needle Biopsies Safe in 'Eloquent' Areas of Brain

Brain irradiation in lung cancer

Electronic Pill Shows Its Smarts by Measuring pH Levels in Digestive Tract

Innovative Method to Teach Tots About Personal Cleanliness

Soap-sniffing technology encourages hand washing to reduce hospital-acquired infections, save money

Drawing inspiration from nature to build a better radio

Changing climate may make 'super weed' even more powerful

Small molecules mimic natural gene regulators

Scientists uncover mode of action of enzyme linked with several types of cancer

Estrogen Linked to Lowered Immunity in Fish

MDCT Angiography Helps Lead to Successful Treatment of Patients with Severely Blocked Arteries in the Legs

Hospitalized patients need better understanding of CPR and outcomes

MSU research: Despite increased danger, youth gang members feel safe

Common diabetes drug may 'revolutionize' cancer therapies

Sedatives may increase suicide risk in older patients

Hydrogen peroxide marshals immune system

NIST physicists demonstrate quantum entanglement in mechanical system

What if there is only 1 universe?

UNEP report details surprising green energy investment trends worldwide


June 03, 2009

Simple drug treatment may prevent nicotine-induced SIDS: Study

Cantabrian cornice has experienced seven cooling and warming phases over past 41,000 years

New research contributes to defense of Earth's technologies

Oxygen + MRI might help determine cancer therapy success

Obesity Does Not Worsen Asthma, But May Effect Response to Medications

Women may not be so picky after all about choosing a mate

Sleeping with the enemy

Report identifies early childhood conditions that lead to adult health disparities

Memory with a twist: NIST develops a flexible memristor

Why dishing does you good: U-M study

Skin Lesion Leads To More Cancer Types Than Once Believed

GEN reports on efforts to quickly develop swine flu vaccine

Texas A&M researchers examine 'invading' bacteria in DNA

Insomniac flies resemble sleep-deprived humans

Rutgers Research: Discoveries Shed New Light on How the Brain Processes What the Eye Sees

CSHL researchers unravel how a protein helps nerve cells recycle synaptic vesicles

U of Minnesota study says confusion reigns over whole-grain claims in school lunches

Study: Indirect transmission can trigger influenza outbreaks in birds

NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk

New arenavirus discovered as cause of hemorrhagic fever outbreak in South Africa and Zambia

Researchers engineer metabolic pathway in mice to prevent diet-induced obesity

Exercise more, not less, to ease aching back

First heart patients implanted with next-generation mechanical heart pump

Study further expands understanding of leptin's role in brain neurocircuitry

When evolution is not so slow and gradual

Trading energy for safety, bees extend legs to stay stable in wind

Study: Benefit to women not enough to sway men to get HPV vaccine

External beam partial breast irradiation most cost-effective treatment

Aluminum-oxide nanopore beats other materials for DNA analysis

Enzyme involved in inflammatory bowel disease discovered at Penn State College of Medicine

Vision impairment costs billions lost in productivity

Scientists create metal that pumps liquid uphill

Ethanol Production Could Jeopardize Soil Productivity

Magnetic Tornadoes Could Liberate Mercury's Tenuous Atmosphere


June 02, 2009

More stringent evaluation on the use of generic medications in thoracic transplantation

Experts reach consensus on diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorders in women

SRI Logo SRI International Announces Findings from New Upper Atmospheric Radar System Built for Scientific Research

Bleeding disorders going undiagnosed; new guidelines to help

Alcohol and smoking are key causes for bowel cancer

Improved DNA stool test could detect digestive cancers in multiple organs

I-SPY trial offers key insights into locally advanced breast cancer

Most common brain cancer may originate in neural stem cells

Faster protein folding achieved through nanosecond pressure jump

Antidepressant ineffective against autism spectrum disorder children's obsessive behavior

Drug's epilepsy-prevention effect may be widely applicable

Citalopram no better than placebo treatment for children with autism spectrum disorders

Researchers identify gene that regulates tumors in neuroblastoma

When Hosts Go Extinct, What Happens to Their Parasites?

CU-Boulder study shows 53 million-year-old high Arctic mammals wintered in darkness

Stem cell protein offers a new cancer target

Nature parks can save species as climate changes

Cost-Effective Measures Could Stop Child Pneumonia Deaths

Common autism medication is ineffective for repetitive behaviors, study finds

Language use decreases in young children and caregivers when television is on, study finds

Elevated Water Temperature and Acidity Boost Growth of Key Sea Star Species, UBC Researchers

Findings in epilepsy gene in animals may guide treatment directions for infants

MIT: New system monitors fetal heartbeat

Biomimetic-engineering design can replace spaghetti tangle of nanotubes in thermal materials

Protein linked to mental retardation controls synapse maturation, plasticity, CSHL team finds

Squid 'sight': Not just through eyes

Temporary infidelity may contribute to the stability of ancient relationships

Overweight male teens with normal blood pressures showing signs of heart damage

Researchers determine predicting factors of positive lung cancer diagnoses in chest radiographs

Newly discovered reactions from an old drug may lead to new antibiotics

U-M researchers link pathway to breast cancer stem cells

Commonly used medications may produce cognitive impairment in older adults

Endless original, copyright-free music

Model for new generation of blood vessels challenged

Glucose metabolism and recidivism of severe violent crimes in alcohol intoxications

In the turf war against seaweed, coral reefs more resilient than expected

New device detects heart disease using less than one drop of blood

Wet ear wax and unpleasant body odors signal breast cancer risk

Scientists explain how 'death receptors' designed to kill our cells may make them stronger

Wiping out the world's mass migrations

Free music, sampled

Meteorite bombardment may have made Earth more habitable, says study


June 01, 2009

New study finds lowfat chocolate milk is effective post-exercise recovery aid for soccer players

Back to normal: Surgery improves outcomes for spine patients

Stellar explosion displays massive carbon footprint

Hopkins study: When adult patients have anxiety disorder, their children need help too

Longer high-stakes tests may result in a sense of mental fatigue, but not in lower test scores

UCLA cancer researchers first to link intestinal inflammation with systemic chromosome damage

Time series identify population responses to climate change

Religious devotion does not impact abortion decisions of young unwed women

Surgery proves effective in treating pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

Intervention reduces delinquent teenage pregancy rates

Mayo Clinic finds new pathology tests double sensitivity to detect bile duct and pancreatic cancers

Obesity predicts inadequate bowel prep at colonoscopy

Waist size and body mass index are risk factors for sleep disordered breathing in children

Online cognitive behavioral therapy is effective in treating chronic insomnia

Liver disease 'shrunk' by blood-pressure drug

2-drug combination appears safe and active in metastatic kidney cancer

Penn researchers discover genetic risk factor for testicular cancer

MicroRNAs grease the cell's circadian clockwork

First live 'cloning' of faces challenges assumptions about human behavior

Vaccine shows therapeutic promise against advanced melanoma

Vandetanib shows clinical benefit when combined with docetaxel for lung cancer

Obesity and diabetes double risk of HF -- patients with both conditions 'very difficult' to treat

Novel biomarkers in heart failure

Better treatment selection and improved therapies -- key to improving prognosis in acute HF

New treatment combination proves safe for head and neck cancer patients

Surgery not necessary for most late-stage colorectal cancers

Study shows drug combination improves outcome for advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Slicing chromosomes leads to new insights into cell division

Omega fatty acid balance can alter immunity and gene expression

IFAR contributes to study that finds genes that influence the start of menstruation

Minimally invasive stroke treatment produces better patient outcomes than surgical operation

Caltech scientists reveal how neuronal activity is timed in brain's memory-making circuits

Regular Light Bulbs Made Super-Efficient with Ultra-Fast Laser

Study suggests obese women should not gain weight

Theorists Reveal Path to True Muonium

Pressure to Look Attractive Linked to Fear of Rejection in Men and Women

Counting sheep in climate change predictions

Lasers are making solar cells competitive

Sugarcoating fruit fly development

1 in 10 advanced colon cancer patients worry about prescription drug costs

Chemotherapy combination outcomes differ for aged, younger colon cancer patients

Knock-out drugs: Narrow window for detection

Height of large waves changes according to month

Marijuana rivals mainstream drugs for HIV/AIDS symptoms

 
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