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March 31, 2009
As Good As It Gets: Octogenarian Muscles Don't Get Stronger With Exercise
Antarctic marine biodiversity data now online
CT scans: Too much of a good thing can be risky
To swim or to crawl: For the worm it's a no brainer
Eye cells believed to be retinal stem cells are misidentified
A little java makes it easier to jive, researcher says
The secret to chimp strength
New approach discovered to lowering triglycerides
A missing enzyme conveys major heart protection in pre-clinical work
Technique measures heat transport in the Earth's crust
Researchers discover link between schizophrenia and diabetes
Stem cell breakthrough: Monitoring the on switch that turns stem cells into muscle
UW-Madison study reveals new options for people with PKU
Keeping nurses on the job: Retention is part of the answer to the nursing shortage
A 'Bionic Nose' That Knows
Mice and men should have more in common in clinical trials
Time of conception linked to birth defects in United States
U of Minnesota researchers test new ways to involve people in news through social media
Surveillance vehicles take flight using alternative energy
Police with higher multitasking abilities less likely to shoot unarmed persons
Presidential primary 2008 polls: What went wrong
Scientists identify new role for lung epithelial cells in sensing allergens in the air
Microbes turn electricity directly to methane without hydrogen generation
Oxycodone effective against shingles pain
New breakthrough in global warming plant production
A potential therapeutic strategy for hepatic failure
A new molecular marker of gastric cancer
The clinical availability of CT colonography
Mutations within a conservative region of HCV affects the therapy
Melatonin may be served as a potential anti-fibrotic drug
Is transforming growth factor-beta involved in intestinal wound healing?
Community spread of trachoma could be stopped by treating all household members
New theory on largest known mass extinction in the history of the earth
Hundreds of natural-selection studies could be wrong, study demonstrates
New radiation-free targeted therapy detects and eliminates breast cancer tumors in mice
New images of marine microbe illuminate carbon and nitrogen fixation
March 30, 2009
News from space for osteoporosis patients on earth: resistance is not futile
Angiogenesis inhibitor improves brain tumor survival by reducing edema
Gene linked to lupus might explain gender difference in disease risk
Mothers of multiple births at increased odds of postpartum depression
Infant weight gain linked to childhood obesity
Mayo Clinic researchers discover and manipulate molecular interplay that moves cancer cells
Targeted drug therapy prevents exercise-induced arrhythmias
Enzyme and vitamin define the yin and yang of asthma
Action video games improve vision
Dust may settle unanswered questions on Antarctica
Getting down to cancer basics
Microbes in mud flats clean up oil spill chemicals
Fish oils reduce greenhouse gas emissions from flatulent cows
Genes that make bacteria make up their minds
Tea tree oil and silver together make more effective antiseptics
Superbug risk to war wounded
Poultry and diabetics at risk from gas gangrene bug
Slow-growing TB bacteria point the way to new drug development
Spreading antibiotics in the soil affects microbial ecosystems
Corrosion-inhibiting coatings containing 'good' bacteria
Transmission of drug-resistant HIV-1
New molecular force probe stretches molecules, atom by atom
Skin cancer study uncovers new tumor suppressor gene
Autism skews developing brain with synchronous motion and sound
Improved predictive value of biomarkers in HF makes earlier diagnosis and better management possible
Adult stem cell injections may reduce pain and improve walking in severe angina patients
Extra 'STICH' in bypass adds no benefit to quality of life
Drug-eluting stents found safe, superior to bare metal stents
Study probes the economic impact of undiagnosed celiac disease
New Test May Predict Breast Cancer Metastasis
Discovery of Tuberculosis Bacterium Enzyme Paves Way for New TB Drugs
Penn Biologists Demonstrate that Size Matters-in Snail Shells
A splice of life
Manufacturing inefficiency
High dosage brachytherapy obtains excellent results in head and neck tumors
Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos and conditioners are frequent causes of eczema
Statistical road safety
March 27, 2009
Targeting oxidized cysteine through diet could reduce inflammation and lower disease risk
Fireflies and jellyfish help illuminate quest for cause of infertility
Difference in fat storage may explain lower rate of liver disease in African-Americans
Crabs' memory of pain confirmed by Queen's academic
Quails get super fit by simply eating omega-3 diet
MSU researcher links cholesterol crystals to cardiovascular attacks
Evolutionary origin of bacterial chromosomes revealed
Study assesses impact of fish stocking on aquatic insects
Federal funding gap cited for research on human health impacts due to climate change
New study suggests Rx estrogen delivery through the skin may show safety benefits as opposed to oral delivery
Scripps scientists find structure of a protein that makes cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy
Study unravels why certain fishes went extinct 65 million years ago
Gorilla gets MRI at Bronx Zoo
Clarke clarifies pattern recognition theory
Public transit users 3 times more likely to meet fitness guidelines: UBC research
Psychiatric disorders are common in adults who have had anorexia
Tiny but toxic: MBL researchers discover a mechanism of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease
URI scientists reveal mechanism that regulates cancer-causing gene
Fitter Frames: Nanotubes Boost Structural Integrity of Composites
Changes in gene may stunt lung development in children
Climate change aims need to be better integrated
DNA repair mechanisms relocate in response to stress
The host makes all the difference
Vindictiveness doesn't pay
Large users of zopiclone assessed as impaired
Drop in daddy long legs is devastating bird populations
UK astronomers observe asteroid before it crashes into Earth
Concern over inappropriate diagnosis and treatment of thyroid problems
Doctors differ on whether hospices should follow CPR guidelines
Drinking very hot tea can increase the risk of throat cancer
Pregnant women who smoke, urged to give up before 15-week 'deadline'
New way to make stem cells avoids risk of cancer
Respiratory risk from hospital cleaning fluids
Data suggesting that omacetaxine can eradicate leukemic stem cells may offer a breakthrough for CML
March 26, 2009
Protein from tick saliva studied for potential myasthenia gravis treatment
Combating weight gain caused by antipsychotic treatments
Data suggesting that omacetaxine can eradicate leukemic stem cells may offer a breakthrough for CML
COPD-related problems hard to swallow
Gene variants may determine lung function and susceptibility to maternal smoking
Van Andel Institute Study Rules Out Transcriptional Coactivators as Useful Herpes Antiviral Drug Targets
A venomous tale: Vipers shape lizards' tail-shedding abilities
We saw it coming: Asteroid monitored from outer space to ground impact
Rice fine-tunes attack on cancer
Gender, geography influence floral purchases
Alternatives to pine bark and peatmoss identified for commercial, home gardens
Tornado-like rotation is key to understanding volcanic plumes
Who influences purchases of native plants?
Alternative Teacher Certification Programs Do Not Meet Expectations, MU Study Finds
Study explores effects of herbicide drift on white oak
Visual learning study challenges common belief on attention
Erratic Black Hole Regulates Itself
New Discovery Raises Doubts About Use of Certain Targeted Therapies in Bladder Cancer
RIT scientist fine-tunes Hubble Space Telescope
Knobbly kneed ID
Finding trapped miners
A fast magnetic fix for sepsis?
EPA new strategic plan for evaluating the toxicity of chemicals
Missing or mutated 'clock' gene linked to vascular disease
Bad news for insomniacs: 'hunger hormones' affected by poor sleep
New wheat disease could spread faster than expected
Social skills, extracurricular activities in high school pay off later in life
Recession cuts many, not all plastic surgery procedures
When it comes to intelligence, size matters
A new approach to prostate cancer detection
A New Family of Molecules for Self-Assembly: The Carboranes
HIV-1 protease inhibitor induced oxidative stress in pancreatic B-cells: thymoquinone protection
New drug agent knocks out multiple enzymes in cancer pathway
Energy drinks may be harmful to people with hypertension, heart disease
Faster, better diagnosis for patients with heart rhythm disorders
Magnetism governs properties of iron-based superconductors
Gene exchange common among sex-manipulating bacteria
March 25, 2009
4,000-year-old coral beds among world's oldest living things, prof says
The Prestige oil spill caused changes in the cell structure of mussels
Scientists solve puzzle of arsenic-poisoning crisis in Asia
New species of spiders discovered by UBC scientist in Papua New Guinea
Fructose metabolism by the brain increases food intake and obesity
Synthetic biology: The next biotech revolution is brewing
Queen's scientists find new way to battle MRSA
Therapeutic cloning gets a boost with new research findings
Stopping autoimmunity before it strikes
Discovery may result in new test to determine predisposition to cancer
Visual Learners Convert Words to Pictures in the Brain And Vice Versa, Says Penn Psychology Study
UC San Diego Biologists Discover a Protein Link to Wound Healing
'Master regulator' of skin formation discovered
Plant pathologists call for more data to support pre-harvest food safety interventions
Atlantic snails are increasing dramatically in size, Queen's researcher discovers
Analysis of windmill pitching shows risk of injury to biceps in softball players
New possibilities for hydrogen-producing algae
New RFID technology tracks and monitors nuclear materials
Experimental Parkinson's therapy may have robust weight-loss effect
Ben-Gurion U researchers -- bariatric surgery minimizes pregnancy complications for obese women
Someone else's experience can make you happy
Quality of life may impact coping strategies of young women with breast cancer
Study helps identify college drinkers who might continue excessive drinking as adults
Alarming new data shows TB-HIV co-infection a bigger threat
Researchers Create Catalysts for Use in Hydrogen Storage Materials
CU-Boulder research provides new view of the way young children think
Argonne cloud computing helps scientists run high energy physics experiments
Wild Bees Can Be Effective Pollinators
Mutated gene in zebrafish sheds light on blindness in humans
Deep-sea rocks point to early oxygen on Earth
Ice storms devastating to pecan orchards
Video games, cell phones and academic performance: Some good news
Study finds program has improved health agencies' preparedness for bioterror and disease outbreaks
Researchers Studying Hearing Loss in Adult Animals Find that Auditory Regions of the Brain Convert to the Sense of Touch
Cause of mussel poisoning identified
AAAS, leading Texas scientists urge state board to reject anti-evolution effort
March 24, 2009
Drug used to treat skin conditions is a marine pollutant
South Asians with diabetes more likely to lose their eyesight earlier than White Europeans
Long-term L-carnitine supplementation prevents development of liver cancer
How to predict post-operative enteral nutrition problems
Automatic slicing system: Ex-vivo culture normal and cancerous pancreatic tissue
New endoscope allows for easier use in diagnosis of biliary and pancreatic diseases
tTGA: Is it more essential in diagnosis of gluten sensitive enteropathy?
Was Triceratops a social animal?
NICE SUGAR: Intensive insulin therapy risks
Diabetics on high-fiber diets might need extra calcium, report UT Southwestern researchers
Mayo researchers find link between anesthesia exposure and learning disabilities in children
Starve a yeast, sweeten its lifespan
Genetic Changes Outside Nuclear DNA Suspected to Trigger More Than Half of All Cancers
Predicting mosquito outbreaks for disease control
Glass You Can Build With
Deep sea corals may be oldest living marine organism
MIT: New material could lead to faster chips
Small investments to battle soybean pest paying off big, says MSU researcher
Researchers identify genes for thiostrepton, a powerful drug whose use is now limited
Early agriculture left traces in animal bones
Caltech researchers find tiny genetic change keeps nicotine from binding to muscle cells
Columbia researchers identify early brain marker for familial form of depression
On demand doctor's appointments do not improve diabetes care
Proteins by Design: Penn Biochemists Create New Protein from Scratch
Wild grass became maize crop more than 8,700 years ago
Solving a subatomic shell game
Strategy Discovered for Fighting Persistent Bacterial Infections
New method of assessing women's eggs could enhance IVF success, Stanford study shows
A possible risk group for statin use
A new theoretical model of tumor growth and metastasis based on differences in tissue pressure
Astrocytes help separate man from mouse
GUMC Researchers Show Adult Human Testes Cells Can Become Embryonic Stem-like, Capable of Treating Disease
Molecular fingerprints point the way to earlier cancer diagnosis and more targeted treatment
Stroke survivors improve balance with tai chi
Licorice compound offers new cancer prevention strategy
Herpes: Scientists find cellular process that fights virus
March 23, 2009
Germany: Colonoscopy prevents 15,000 cancer cases
Review of probiotic trial research finds only Bifantis able to claim efficacy for IBS symptoms
CDC analysis finds unique social and behavior intervention helps reduce MRSA rates up to 62 percent
Alcohol-induced flushing is a risk factor for esophageal cancer from alcohol consumption
Lipid droplets lead a Spartin existence
Genetic risk factors identified for sudden cardiac death
Ten genes identified in connection with sudden cardiac death
Covering the bases: Quantum effect may hold promise for low-cost DNA sequencing, sensor applications
Hopkins scientists ID 10 genes associated with a risk factor for sudden cardiac death
Education slowing AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Hollow gold nanospheres show promise for biomedical and other applications
Confusion, not cheating, major factor in plagiarism among some students
Special gold nanoparticles show promise for 'cooking' cancer cells
Proteins from garden pea may help fight high blood pressure, kidney disease
Clinical trial backs use of special yogurt to fight stomach ulcer bacteria
Focus on treating malnutrition in cancer patients, researchers say
Gulf War veterans display abnormal brain response to specific chemicals
Keeping golf courses green when fresh water is limited
Flight of the bumble (and honey) bee
Delicious' new grape debuts
Penn medicine draws road map for elimination of central line-associated bloodstream infections
Water acts as catalyst in explosives
Castrate resistant prostate cancer: New therapeutic approaches
SPCG-4 trial: Update on watchful waiting versus radical prostatectomy
UB Engineers Prove That Carbon Nanotubes Are Superior to Metals for Electronics
UW scientists one step closer to stopping bone loss during spaceflight
Finding Twin Earths: Harder Than We Thought!
Lancet Study Supports New, Highly Effective Treatment for Blood Disorder
Motor proteins may be vehicles for drug delivery
2-day results predict ultimate response to therapy in chronic hepatitis C
Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status
GOCE completes early orbit phase
Eczema in children is increasing, but diet is not the cause
Scientists find solution to solar puzzle
March 20, 2009
Queen's scientists discover giant solar twists
Brown-Led Team Offers First Look at How Bats Land
Research to secure a safe water supply
Cardiac arrhythmias are often accompanied by sleep-disordered breathing
Right warfarin dose determined by 3 genes
Liver cell adenoma or hepatocellular carcinoma?
A severe vomiting sickness with chronic cannabis abuse
How to increase the efficacy of local excision of rectal cancer
Cathepsin B increases apoptosis in fulminant hepatic failure
Lombardi research: Monoclonal antibodies primed to become potent immune weapons against cancer
Genetic sleuth solves glaucoma mystery
Environmental cleaning intervention reduces transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms in ICUs
Abnormal EKG can predict death in stroke patients
UK researcher identifies just 8 patterns as the cause of all humor
Research synthesis shines light on several management options after fires in diverse ecosystems
A Recipe for Dog Bite Injuries: Kids, Dogs and Warm Weather
MSU scientists help lead teams in detection of fundamental component of matter
Genetic irregularities linked to higher risk of COPD among smokers
Perceptions of Similar Language May Prevent Understanding of Sexual Harassment Policies, MU Researchers Find
Queen's expands testing for fetal alcohol syndrome
New study finds hospital practices strongly impact breastfeeding rates
TB vaccine developed at McMaster University in Canada
Syracuse University researchers build new surface material that resists biofilm growth; new technology may lead to development of improved medical implants
Differences in neighborhood food environment may contribute to disparities in obesity
'Less is more' when it comes to treating high blood pressure
Cognitive Decline Begins in Late 20s, U.Va. Study Suggests
Pitt-led researchers create quick, simple fluorescent detector for TB
Optimum running speed is stride toward understanding human body form
Heightened level of amygdala activity may cause social deficits in autism
Teeth of Columbus' crew flesh out tale of new world discovery
A paradigm shift in immune response regulation
Pitt vaccine to prevent colon cancer being tested in patients
High-speed signal mixer demonstrates capabilities of transistor laser
Therapeutic hypothermia is promising strategy to minimize tissue damage
No Small Measure: Origins of Nanorod Diameter Discovered
Exposure to insecticide may play role in obesity epidemic among some women
Progress toward an Alzheimer's drug that saves brain cells
March 19, 2009
Andrill demonstrates climate warming affects Antarctic ice sheet stability
Acetaldehyde in alcohol -- no longer just the chemical that causes a hangover
New simulation shows consequences of a world without Earth's natural sunscreen
The brain 'joins the dots' when drawing a cartoon face from memory
Scots and Irish at greater risk of drink-related death, study shows
When intestinal bacteria go surfing
Arctic governments and industry still unprepared for oil spills 20 years after Exxon Valdez
Study finds extensive patient sharing among hospitals; could impact spread of infectious diseases
Majority of fire and ambulance recruits overweight
Scientists cable seafloor seismometer into state earthquake network
MIT: Why we have difficulty recognizing faces in photo negatives
6.5 million more patients might benefit from statins to prevent heart attacks, strokes
Scientists closer to understanding how to control high blood sugar
Zinc oxide gives green shine to new photoconductors
U.S. trial shows no early mortality benefit from annual prostate cancer screening
NASA's Fermi Mission, Namibia's HESS Telescopes Explore a Blazar
Research yields potential target for cancer, wound healing and fibrosis
'Colorblindness' hurts minority employees, but multiculturalism inspires their commitment
Mothers have key role in family life for children with technology dependencies
Hippo ancestry disputed
Liking sweets makes sense for kids
Engineer: Computer learning, electrical stimulation offer hope for paralyzed
Preterm birth rate drops
Particle oddball surprises CDF physicists at Fermilab
Unique nerve-stimulation device proves effective against epilepsy
Swimming pool game inspires robot detection
Black girls are 50 percent more likely to be bulimic than white girls
Americans support action on global warming despite economic crisis
Protein is Key to Embryonic Stem Cell Differentiation
Lab-on-a-Chip Homes in on How Cancer Cells Break Free
Study finds how brain remembers single events
Children who are dissatisfied with their appearance often have problems with their peer group
Few friends combined with loneliness linked to poor mental and physical health for elderly
Researchers identify genetic markers for aggressive head and neck cancer
Longer bouts of exercise deter childhood obesity, new Queen's study confirms
Research shows biopsy of recurrent breast cancer can alter treatment
Spinal taps carry higher risks for infants and elderly, study shows
MSU-led study: Charter school students more likely to graduate, attend college
Earth's crust melts easier than thought
March 18, 2009
Global poverty is still a priority
Atomic fountain clocks are becoming still more stable
Cancer: Another step towards medication
New research suggests common anti-seizure medications may increase risk of cardiovascular problems
Pilot study shows effectiveness of new, low-cost method for monitoring hand hygiene compliance
Fruit flies' response to wind offers new window to neural circuits
Mechanism of Alzheimer's suggests combination therapy needed
Goodbye needle, hello smoothie
Elephant shark genome sequence leads to discovery of color perception in deep-sea fish
NASA Scientists Find Clues to a Secret of Life
Female mammals follow their noses to the right mates
Regulatory molecule for tumor formation or suppression identified by Singapore, US researchers
Contrary to widely held beliefs, romance can last in long-term relationships, say researchers
Carnegie Mellon researchers apply new statistical test
Vitamin D may not be the answer to feeling SAD
MicroRNA undermines tumor suppression
Brain abnormality found in boys with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Study gives more proof that intelligence is largely inherited
Aspirin recommendation underscores need for physicians and patients to discuss benefits and risk
Big and small dents
Slimmer, Stickier Nanorods Give Boost to 3-D Computer Chips
Engineer devises ways to improve gas mileage
Financial security, more than money alone, may be key to happiness, Princeton study says
MRSA study suggests strategy shift needed to develop effective therapeutics
Four of Saturn's moons parade by their parent
1 in 4 Americans lacks timely access to optimal care during time-sensitive medical emergencies
Better by design: Engineering flu vaccines
Mighty diatoms: Global climate feedback from microscopic algae
Stevens faculty release study on free-space optical communication in Optics Express
UK robot sub searches for signs of melting 60 km into an Antarctic ice shelf cavity
New tumor markers determine therapy intensity
How big (or small) is large?
March 17, 2009
HPV-vaccine may prevent preterm births
Studies show that nice guys finish first in business world
Brothers in arms
Emotions can help predict future eating disorders
Cretaceous octopus with ink and suckers -- the world's least likely fossils?
Lung cancer: Molecular scissors determine therapy effectiveness
New strategy to weaken traumatic memories
Understanding mental illness through gene-environment interactions
Europe now has a scientific authority on CO2 storage
Collagen injections can help some incontinence patients when surgery fails, researcher finds
Medical costs for one premature baby could cover a dozen healthy births
Study shows moderate intensity walking means 100 steps per minute
Study tracks increasing use of CT on pregnant women
Carbon sinks losing the battle with rising emissions
Canberra parents lack allergy awareness: Study
Glass tables: an overlooked safety threat
Preventium is 'where the prevention of breast and prostate cancer begins'
UH sociologist has different perspective on obesity 'epidemic'
Scripps research scientists 'watch' as individual alpha-synuclein proteins change shape
As planet warms, poor nations face economic chill
New target for heart failure therapy identified
Climate-related changes on the Antarctic peninsula
First sister study results reinforce the importance of healthy living
Catching the common cold virus: BYU researchers coming down with the rhinovirus genome
Shifting sound to light may lead to better computer chips
Dancing 'adatoms' help chemists understand how water molecules split
Obese women play cancer roulette
Tree Species Composition Influences Nitrogen Loss From Forests
Master Molecular Switch May Prevent the Spread of Cancer Cells to Distant Sites in the Body, According to Penn Study
Historical Increase in Corn Yield -- It's in the Roots
Search for blood pressure secrets reveals a surprising new syndrome
Waking up dormant HIV
Flies May Spread Drug-Resistant Bacteria from Poultry Operations
Carnegie Mellon scientist confirms liquid-liquid phase transition in silicon
A Curious Pair of Galaxies
Spreading high-speed Internet to rural areas
NRL researchers report a forceful new method to sensitively detect proteins
No Consistent Advantage for Planting Soybean Early
Penn Medicine pathologists pioneer biomarker test to diagnose or rule out Alzheimer's disease
March 16, 2009
Nanoscopic probes can track down and attack cancer cells
Researchers develop DNA 'patch' for canine form of muscular dystrophy
Paper electrified by copper particles
Don't be a stranger to yourself
Music tuition can help children improve reading skills
Important new model shows how proteins find the right DNA sequences
Selected men with low-risk prostate cancer have good clinical outcomes without immediate treatment
Young dinosaurs roamed together, died together
Early results favorable for 5-day radiation treatment of early stage prostate cancer
Hospital infection control strategies for antibiotic-resistant organisms
The key to good foreign aid: Research highlights aid achievements in Solomon Islands
Gladstone scientists reveal key enzyme in fat absorption
New technology opens gateway to studying HIV-specific neutralizing antibodies
Sea level rise due to global warming poses threat to New York City
No hiding place for infecting bacteria
What scents did the ancient Egyptians use?
A sticky business -- how cancer cells become more 'gloopy' as they die
Genetic abnormality may increase risk of blood disorders
Cellular discovery may lead to targeted treatment for rare form of anemia
A natural approach for HIV vaccine
Alzheimer's disease therapeutic prevents long-term damage from TBI in pre-clinical studies
Studies show children can complete treatment for peanut allergies and achieve long-term tolerance
First successful transvaginal nephrectomy performed using advanced surgical concepts' tri-port
Nanocups brim with potential
Prion discovery gives clue to control of mass gene expression
Women opt out of math/science careers because of family demands, study concludes
Main federal disaster relief law has fallen behind modern threat levels, NYU professor finds
Potential pathway for drug intervention
The sweet spot? UF doctors test targets for Parkinson surgery
New method for detecting explosives
Argonne scientists discover new platinum catalysts for the dehydrogenation of propane
New Madrid fault system may be shutting down
Iron is involved in prion disease-associated neuronal demise
University of Pennsylvania Researchers Find that the Unexpected Is a Key to Human Learning
AJCN study shows moderate alcohol consumption related to stronger bones
Stainless steel replaces platinum in hydrogen producing microbial electrolysis cells
Picky Preschoolers: Young Children Prefer Majority Opinion
March 13, 2009
Fledgling mantle plume may be cause of African volcano's unique lava
Engineers crack ceramics production obstacle
New Study Shows That One-Third Shelter Youth Have Been Institutionalized; Almost One-Half Suffered Violence in the Home
Researchers discover ways of integrating treatment of traumatized Tibetan refugee monks
Rice report shows lessons from Hurricane Rita not practiced during Ike
New investigational treatment for bladder cancer, identified with Columbia-developed research model
Scientists create mouse model of melanoma that generates hope for the use of targeted therapies
Physicists offer new theory for iron compounds
Patients who wake up with stroke may be candidates for clot-busters
Work stress associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in police officers
'Peking Man' older than thought; somehow adapted to cold
Tobacco use will continue, possibly grow, during recession, Georgia State expert says
Rabies deaths from dog bites could be eliminated
Experienced air traffic controllers work smarter, not harder, making up for normal mental aging
Argonne scientists reveal interaction between supersonic fuel spray and its shock wave
Not enough vitamin D in the diet could mean too much fat on adolescents
Biofilms: Even Stickier Than Suspected
Caltech scientists discover mechanism for wind detection in fruit flies
Tracking tigers in 3-D
New aerosol observing technique turns gray skies to blue
Telehealth for diabetes promotes aging at home, not in the hospital
Stem cell infusion and hyperbaric oxygen treatment improve islet function in diabetes
Researchers take first look at the genetic dynamics of inbreeding depression
First high-resolution images of bone, tooth and shell formation
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope provides new evidence for dark matter around small galaxies
Fighting global warming offers growth and development opportunities
Weighing the options after life-altering stroke
Researchers progress toward AIDS vaccine
Researchers develop a new technique to date forensic death based on corpse microorganisms
Drawing enhances emotional verbalization among children under the shadow of drug-addicted fathers
Federal government should give greater support to decision makers coping with climate change
A diet rich in calcium aids weight loss
Multiple route bone marrow stem cell injections show promise to treat spinal cord injury
March 12, 2009
Revealing new applications for carbon nanomaterials in hydrogen storage
A new measure for the malignancy of melanoma
Well-known enzyme is unexpected contributor to brain growth
Estrogen activates critical lung genes to improve lung function following preterm birth
Older patients with 1 type of heart failure may receive little or no benefit from drugs
Cracking the spatial memory code
Aspirin Improves Survival in Women with Stable Heart Disease, According to WHI Study
Genes identified that are linked to spinal disc degeneration
New therapy protects lungs from runaway inflammation
Researchers identify a process that regulates seed germination
University of Miami physicist develops battery using new source of energy
Study in Humans Shows Prevalence of Anergia in those with Failing Hearts
Anesthesia or hypothermia: Warning for Alzheimer's patients
Precision measurement of W boson mass portends stricter limits for Higgs particle
UTMB study shows dramatic growth in number of hospitalists
Nanowires May Lead To Better Fuel Cells
Carolina 'Clean' Coal: NC State Researchers Work to Make Wood a New Energy Source
NASA's Fermi Telescope Reveals Best-Ever View of Gamma-Ray Sky
Polarizers may enhance remote chemical detection
Researchers discover a new pathway that regulates inflammation
BMC researchers find that single question can identify unhealthy alcohol use in patients
Study finds cannabis use, dangerous driving behaviors interrelated
Cell pathway on overdrive prevents cancer response to dietary restriction
Bioinformatics sheds light on evolutionary origin of Rickettsia virulence genes
Explaining trends in heart attack: prevention has improved, mortality rates are down, hospitalisation remains the same
Wishful betting can contaminate financial markets, study shows
Texas-sized tract of single-celled clones
1 in 7 U.S. Teens Is Vitamin D Deficient
Atmospheric 'Sunshade' Could Reduce Solar Power Generation
Los Alamos Researchers Create 'Map of Science'
Drought, urbanization were ingredients for Atlanta's perfect storm
Shining light on diabetes-related blindness
New greenhouse gas identified
March 11, 2009
Under pressure, atoms make unlikely alloys
Researchers predict click-through behavior in Web searches
Iron induces death in tumor cells
Research supports toxoplasmosis link to schizophrenia
Climate change means bigger medical, council and property bills
Wag the Robot? Brown scientists build robot that responds to human gestures
Turning Sunlight into Liquid Fuels: Berkeley Lab Researchers Create a Nano-sized Photocatalyst for Artificial Photosynthesis
Nanotech coating could lead to better brain implants to treat diseases
Brain damage found in cognitively normal people with Alzheimer's marker
Study shows that maintenance rituximab is useful for advanced indolent lymphoma
The Genetics of Fear: Study Suggests Specific Genetic Variations Contribute to Anxiety Disorders
Is That Your Final Answer? Study Suggests Method For Improving Individual Decisions
The Perils of Ageism
Perinatal environment influences aggression in children
Tiny samples could yield big predictive markers for pancreatic cancer
Can mental training games help prevent Alzheimer's?
'Suspending asthma treatment a bad option for expectant mothers': Study
Search reveals molecules that block Stat 3
Breath or Urine Analysis May Detect Cancer, Diabetes
Synthetic Gene Circuit Allows Precise Dosing of Gene Expression
Termite Killer Lingers as a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Researchers identify new way the malaria parasite and red blood cells interact
UI study suggests salt might be 'nature's antidepressant'
U of Minnesota researchers examine the value of health information technology
Feeling blue? University of Minnesota Study finds new insight to predicting consumer emotions
Scripps research team identifies key molecules that inhibit viral production
New study identifies risk factors in severity of 'flat head syndrome' in babies
Teenage stress has implications for adult health
Nanotubes find niche in electric switches
Greatest thing since sliced bread: New data offer important clues toward improving wheat yields
The Agulhas Current, in the southern hemisphere, may influence climate in Europe
Obesity linked to dangerous sleep apnea in truck drivers
March 10, 2009
Brown physicists play key role in single top quark discovery
Difficult balance between play and learning
A simple balance test may predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease
Brighten up! Paint study could save states millions
Dr. Arun Sreekumar lectures on new candidate biomarker at Annual EAU Congress
Journal of American College of Surgeons finds lung transplantation should be used in older patients
An age-old story
Seaweed and fireflies brew may guide stem cell treatment for peripheral artery disease
Simple test helps predict heart attack risk
'Seeing' stem cells helps in fight against peripheral arterial disease
Promising 3-year data: Saving limbs with drug-eluting stents
A new view of oceanic phytoplankton
Depression leads to higher health care costs for women cardiovascular patients, national study shows
American carnivores evolved to avoid each other, new study suggests
Time is not on the side of older dads
Study shows microRNA-based diagnostic identifies squamous lung cancer with 96 percent sensitivity
Ka-Boom!!!
Live fast, die young? Maybe not
Caltech biologists find optimistic worms are ready for rapid recovery
The difference between eye cells is-sumo?
Hatha yoga practice and fear of falling in older adults
Satellite spies on tree-eating bugs
Feeling down and out could break your heart, literally
Research team co-led by UC Riverside physicist observes production of single-top-quarks
Extra medicare charges for the rich a slippery slope, expert says
Montana State team finds Yellowstone alga that detoxifies arsenic
Fermilab collider experiments discover rare single top quark
Transport Behavior of E. coli Varies Depending on Manure Source
Lobster Traps Going High Tech
New research reveals how cranberry products prevent urinary tract infections
Helium helps lung patients breathe easier
How Increased UV Exposure Impacts Plants
Anesthesia is found to induce hyperphosphorylation of tau at sites related to Alzheimer's disease
Gene therapy shows early promise for treating obesity
Coral reefs may start dissolving when atmospheric CO2 doubles
Rising sea levels set to have major impacts around the world
March 09, 2009
Getting into hot water
Hebrew University scientist develop technique for eliminating reblockage of arteries
Peer-to-peer heart monitoring
Substantial undercooling brings about microstructural change for ternary eutectic alloy
Women with BRCA mutation, or worry, most likely to undergo prophylactic mastectomy
Regular family meals result in better eating habits for adolescents
Mutation of BRCA gene influences women's views of preventive mastectomy
DNA differences may influence risk of Hodgkin disease
It's your funeral: The eco burial movement gathers ground
Metastatic bone disease patients can walk in Lazarus' footsteps
For old or young dialysis patients, AV fistulas remain pure gold
Oh, my aching back: Give me a shot of ozone
Freezing kidney cancer: Hot treatment should be new gold standard for destroying small tumors
Freezing prostate cancer does a man's body good
Turn back, wayward axon
Protein helps immune cells to divide and conquer
Pitt researchers describe molecular '2-step' leading to protein clumps of Huntington's disease
Cleft lip and palate: Genes more important than thought?
It's raining pentagons
Stem cells replace stroke-damaged tissue in rats
Researchers discover gene mutations that cause childhood brain cancer
Scientists identify the neural circuitry of first impressions
Why are tribal populations free from clinical symptoms infection with H pylori strains?
May supplementation of docosahexaenoic acid suppress colon tumor cell growth?
RNA interference toward MMP-2 may be an effective therapeutic strategy for cancer
Aminoguanidine: An attractive line as a multi-modal avenue to overcome tumor
What is the role of the omentum in regenerating the liver?
'Holy powder' ingredient makes membranes behave for better health
Penn Veterinary Researchers Identify a Critical Growth Factor That Stimulates Sperm Stem Cells to Thrive
Synthetic Biology Can Help Extend Anti-Malaria Drug Effectiveness
Both Latino and non-Latino women likely to accept HPV vaccination for selves and children
Rice psychologist explores perception of fear in human sweat
Molecule tracking reveals mechanism of chromosome separation in dividing cells
Survey: Few physicians support private banking of umbilical cord blood
Evidence of earliest known domestic horses found in Kazakhstan
Giving doctors the complete picture
New staging technique might save bladders in some bladder cancer patients
Red wine vs. white? It makes no difference when it comes to breast-cancer risk
Children of older fathers perform less well in intelligence tests during infancy
Ecstasy could help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
March 06, 2009
If plants could talk, what would they say?
Children seriously affected when a parent suffers from depression
Tools for more accurate dosage of drugs against HIV/AIDS and malaria
Brain tumors: New therapy surprisingly successful
UConn chemists find secret to increasing luminescence efficiency of carbon nanotubes
Less costly, more accessible and as effective: Simplified treatment for sleep apnea
Love handles put the squeeze on lungs
Blood test predicts chance of dementia
The 'clean plate club' may turn children into overeaters
New Explanation for a Puzzling Biological Divide Along the Malay Peninsula
Go green for healthy teeth and gums
PowerNap plan could save 75 percent of data center energy
A New Way to Assemble Cells into 3-D Microtissues
Exposure to family violence compromises physical and mental health of older women
Education may improve hospital prescription rate of emergency contraception to teens
New TAU Research Links Diabetes to Cognitive Deterioration
Geologists Map Rocks to Soak CO2 From Air
Clinical trial finds microbicide promising as HIV prevention method for women
New Stanford list of HIV mutations vital to tracking AIDS epidemic
Scientists closer to making invisibility cloak a reality
Drug blocks 2 of world's deadliest emerging viruses
Engineers ride 'rogue' laser waves to build better light sources
After a few drinks, older adults more impaired than they think
New Deep-Sea Coral Discovered on NOAA-Supported Mission
Not so sweet: Over-consumption of sugar linked to aging
Lack of strategies to manage MRI wait lists a key reason for excessive wait times
Pulmonary hypertension in children may result from reduced activity of gene regulator
7 steps to successful child and adolescent weight loss
Supply chain report reveals need to improve supplier awareness of climate change threats
How mosquitoes could teach us a trick in the fight against malaria
New study of human pancreases links virus to cause of type 1 diabetes
CU-Boulder research team identifies stem cells that repair injured muscles
March 05, 2009
Sunlight turns carbon dioxide to methane
Protein structure determined in living cells
Magnetic nanoparticles navigate therapeutic genes through the body
New specialty to focus on advanced heart failure and heart transplantation
Stem cell breakthrough gives new hope to sufferers of muscle-wasting diseases
Ocean's journey towards the center of the Earth
Number of cardiovascular risk factors could determine safety of intravenous gammaglobulin treatment
Buckyballs could keep water systems flowing
Older adults more impaired by social drinking
Ecologists propose first prevention for white-nose syndrome death in bats
Assembling cells into artificial 3-D microtissues, including a tiny gland
How moths key into the scent of a flower
Immune cells from patients with rheumatoid arthritis have prematurely aged chromosomes
Depression increases risk for heart disease more than genetics or environment
Study finds injectable birth control causes significant weight gain and changes in body mass
Summer burning may be option for pasture maintenance
Cell Phone Studies: Whether You're Talking While Walking or While Driving, Cell Phones = Increased Fatalities
200,000 rice mutants available worldwide for scientific investigation
Immune reaction to metal debris leads to early failure of joint implants
Surviving lung cancer
Experts examine causes, treatment and prevention of glaucoma
MIT: 'Nanostitching' could strengthen airplane skins, more
Biomarkers detected for Chikungunya fever
Kidney disease increases the risk of stroke in patients
Innappropriate drug prescriptions wasting millions, raising health risks
High blood pressure linked to earlier death among African-American breast cancer patients
Staying cool under stress: Arizona State University researchers investigate strategies
Is one diet as good as another? U of I study says no and tells you why
Cats' Eye Diseases Genetically Linked to Diseases in Humans
Stem cells could halt osteoporosis, promote bone growth
Hazardous conditions in the home health-care setting may put frail and elderly at risk
Mountain on Mars may answer big question
Pure fructose frequently confused with high fructose corn syrup
Older adults control emotions more easily than young adults
RNA research strategy for Europe takes shape
A new soldier in the war on cancer: The blind mole rat
Seven out of every ten drug addict men admit they consume drugs to increase their sexual pleasure
March 04, 2009
Is the Dead Sea dying?
Obsessive symptoms in childhood can multiply the probabilities of an obsessive compulsive disorder
Antibody key to treating variant CJD, scientists find
Sonohysterography is an Alternative Diagnostic Tool for Women with Adenomyosis Suffering from Dysmenorrhea, Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding and Pelvic Pain
Incidental Findings in Trauma Patients Spark Concerns for Physicians
Computer-Aided System Effectively Detects and Measures Pneumothoraces in Chest Trauma Patients
MRI and PET/CT Improve Chances for Optimal Treatment and Minimal Complications in Cervical Cancer Patients
Quantum paradox directly observed -- a milestone in quantum mechanics
University of Kansas research finds human emotions hold sway over physical health worldwide
The first virtual reality technology to let you see, hear, smell, taste and touch
'Information agents' for faster, better emergency response
New 'smart' homes for dementia sufferers
Genetic study finds treasure trove of new lizards
Study offers clues to beating hearing loss
Prawnography shows captive bred prawns lack lust
Scatological clues lead to an intimate view
Coming undone: How stress unravels the brain's structure
Psychologists' study finds TV ratings for kids' shows don't reflect aggressive content
Using hair to manage HIV/AIDS and predict treatment success
Coming of Age on the Internet
Power and the Illusion of Control
Danger lurks underground for oak seedlings
Scientists find gene that modifies severity of cystic fibrosis lung disease
Owning Alcohol-Branded Merchandise Associated With Teen Drinking Behaviors
How multiple childhood maltreatments lead to greater adolescent binge drinking
Program successfully teaches domestic violence victims safe use of technology
New study shows how spikes in nitrite can have
Fast-food density and neighborhood walkability affect residents' weight and waist size
Researchers Discover a Potential On-Off Switch for Nanoelectronics
Climate change affecting Europe's birds now, say researchers
Musicians' Brains 'Fine-Tuned' to Identify Emotion
AgriLife Research drip irrigation project yields promising results
Half in US see another country emerging as world's technological leader
Eugene-Springfield face Upper Willamette climate threats
NCRP Report No. 160 on increased average radiation exposure of the US population
CSHL researchers pinpoint structure-building role for 2 non-coding RNAs
Geeks may be chic, but negative nerd stereotype still exists, professor says
TB breakthrough could lead to stronger vaccine
Earth's highest known microbial systems fueled by volcanic gases
March 03, 2009
Inactivity of proteins behind longer shelf life when freezing
Technological competence not sufficient for success in the digital gaming machine industry
Study shows why sporting heroes should thank their friends
New study reveals: Gifted children shape their personalities according to social stigma
Varicella zoster infection causes severe autoimmune hepatitis
Is esomeprazole the best choice for reflux esophagitis patients?
Electroacupuncture protects acetylsalicylic acid-induced acute gastritis in rats
Are vitamin supplements effective in celiac disease patients?
Is telmisartan effective in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis?
Why does aspirin increase the susceptibility of Helicobacter pylori to antimicrobials?
Nanostructure boosts efficiency in energy transport
Study sheds new light on link between obesity and infertility
Obesity linked to hormone imbalance that impacts sexual quality of life
Schizophrenia linked to signaling problems in new brain study
Study shows potential for resolving type 2 diabetes with bariatric surgery
Lack of ability does not explain women's decisions to opt out of math-intensive science careers
Cleansing toxic waste -- with vinegar
New information points to safer methadone use for treatment of pain and addiction
Wenchuan earthquake mudslides emit greenhouse gas
Epstein-Barr Virus May Be Associated with Progression of MS
Scripps research scientists engineer new type of vaccination that provides instant immunity
Simple device can ensure food gets to the store bacteria free
Study critiques corn-for-ethanol's carbon footprint
New potential therapeutic target discovered for genetic disorder -- Barth syndrome
Penn Research Team Tests Bedside Monitoring of Brain Blood Flow and Metabolism in Stroke Victims
Study sheds light on angiogenesis inhibitors, points to limitations, solutions
Optical techniques show continued promise in detecting pancreatic cancer
Chantix side effects no worse with depression history
New study finds increased prevalence of left-handedness in children with facial development disorder
New and unexpected mechanism identifies how the brain responds to stress
U-M researchers ID gene involved in pancreatic cancer
The lower atmosphere of Pluto revealed
Broccoli may help protect against respiratory conditions like asthma
Engineering Bouncing Babies, One at a Time
Doctors call for change in how non-active TB in immigrant children treated
Swift Satellite records early phase of gamma ray burst
March 02, 2009
New discovery paves the way for new diagnosis of serious lung disease
Names turn preschoolers into vegetable lovers
Monash scientists debug superbug
Evidence appears to show how and where frontal lobe works
Invasives threaten salmon in Pacific Northwest
TV viewing before the age of 2 has no cognitive benefit, study finds
Adolescents are undertreated for addiction
Educational materials for new mothers may prevent shaken baby syndrome, CMAJ study shows
Low levels of vitamin B12 may increase risk for neural tube defects
More than 20 percent of sexual assaults drug-facilitated
New clues about mitochondrial 'growth spurts'
Gullies on Mars show tantalizing signs of recent water activity
Alcohol types and socioeconomic status are associated with Barrett's esophagus risk
Childhood sleep problems persisting through adolescence may affect cognitive abilities
Many middle-aged and older Americans not getting adequate nutrition
Mount Sinai Hospital researcher makes stem cell breakthrough
Vitamin A signals offer clues to treating autoimmunity
Vegetable-based drug could inhibit melanoma
Underlying sleep problem linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children
School-based intervention is a promising model for improving adolescent sleep habits
New origin found for a critical immune response
What makes C-Diff superbug deadly?
Patients with GI bleeding admitted on the weekend have higher death rate
Scientists at CSHL discover mobile small RNAs that set up leaf patterning in plants
Long-term Outlook Good for Rotator Cuff Repairs
Studies Evaluate the Anatomy and Stability of ACL Reconstruction with Different Techniques
Researchers identify potential therapeutic target in osteosarcoma
Understanding natural crop defenses
NYU Langone Medical Center study shows that cochlear implant surgery is safe for the elderly
HIV Adapts to 'Escape' Immune Response
Many faces of diabetes in American youth: The SEARCH for diabetes in youth study
Video game Everquest 2 provides new way to study human behavior, says U of Minnesota researcher
Water method for unsedated colonoscopy; interval between prep and colonoscopy predicts prep quality
USC researchers identify gene variant associated with both autism and gastrointestinal dysfunction
One-third of Americans lose sleep over economy
Classifying concussions could help kids
Astronomy's bright future
Airborne asthma allergens
Why do women store fat differently from men?
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