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May 29, 2009
Environmental pollution increases the risk of liver disease
FDA ignores critical information on home HIV tests
UCSB researchers describe breakthrough in the quantum control of light
A quicker, cheaper SARS virus detector -- one easily customizable for other targets
Small molecule inhibitor shows promise in trastuzumab-resistant metastatic breast cancer
NASA satellite detects red glow to map global ocean plant health
Scripps Florida scientists devise accelerated method to determine infectious prion strainsScripps Florida scientists devise accelerated method to determine infectious prion strains
UF makes gene therapy advance in severe genetic disorder
Compliance and cost: Bitter pills to swallow in the age of oral chemotherapy
How many scientists fabricate and falsify research?
Treating gum disease helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
Unstated assumptions color Arctic sovereignty claims
Scientists demonstrate all-fibre quantum logic
UCSF discovers new glucose-regulating protein linked with diabetes
Boston University biomedical engineers teach bacteria to count
New blood test greatly reduces false-positives in prostate cancer screening
Suzaku Snaps First Complete X-ray View of a Galaxy Cluster
Magnetic Tremors Pinpoint the Impact Epicenter of Earthbound Space Storms
Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Injected into Skeletal Muscle Can Repair Heart Tissue
Ghost Remains After Black Hole Eruption
Daily alcohol intake can lead to binge drinking
Scientists develop a new HIV microbicide -- and a way to mass produce it in plants
Researchers find 'surprising link' leads toward a new antibiotic
Non-toxic hull coating resists barnacles, may save ship owners millions
Cottonseed-Based Drug Shows Promise Treating Severe Brain Cancer, Say UAB Researchers
Is cherry juice a new 'sports drink?'
Study may aid efforts to prevent uncontrolled cell division in cancer
MIT: Long-distance brain waves focus attention
Immunologists identify biochemical signals that help immune cells remember how to fight infection
Resilin springs simplify the control of crustacean limb movements
Antibiotic resistant bacteria found in fertilizer
Ancient volcanic eruptions caused global mass extinction
Breakthrough made in assessing marine phytoplankton health
Flipping the brain's addiction switch without drugs
New malaria agent found in chimpanzees close to that commonly observed in humans
Stanford study expands window for effective stroke treatment
Cancer cells need normal, nonmutated genes to survive
MIT, BU engineer cellular circuits that count events
Study finds unexpected bacterial diversity on human skin
Saved by junk DNA
Hitting cancer where it hurts
Studies shed light on collapse of coral reefs
Neurological disorder in golden retriever dogs caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA
All the carbon counts
How oxidative stress may help prolong life
Cardiovascular fitness not affected by cancer treatment
The Coming of Biofuels: Study Shows Reducing Gasoline Emissions Will Benefit Human Health
May 28, 2009
Shatter-resistant brassicas
New mouse model of depression/anxiety enhances understanding of antidepressant drugs
Breastfeeding duration and weaning diet may shape child's body composition
Immunologists identify biochemical signals that help immune cells remember how to fight infection
A global responsibility to help vulnerable communities adapt
University of Hawaii at Manoa professors co-author adolescent obesity study
Research suggests new cellular targets for HIV drug development
Dementia drugs may put some patients at risk, Queen's study shows
New therapy enlists immune system to boost cure rate in a childhood cancer
Mayo Researchers Help Discover Genetic Cause for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Common migraine pain condition also prevalent in cluster headache
Team develops DNA compounds that could help treat lupus
Study: Why Some Prostate Cancer Returns
A genetic link to premature ejaculation
Evidence of macroscopic quantum tunneling detected in nanowires
History of hyperactivity off-base, says researcher
Rare radio supernova in nearby galaxy is nearest supernova in five years
Melting Greenland Ice Sheets May Threaten Northeast United States, Canada
Minor league hockey players unable to identify concussion symptoms, study says
Male or female? Coloring provides gender cues
Landmark UNC-led study finds radiofrequency ablation is effective treatment for Barrett's esophagus
Peering deep into space
Too Much of a Good Thing: Understanding Plants' Overactive Immune System Will Help MU Researchers Build Better Crops
First comprehensive guidelines for managing medullary thyroid carcinoma published in Thyroid journal
Sulphur in just one hair could blow a terrorist's alibi
Geographic isolation drives the evolution of a hot springs microbe
Yale study: Most polluted ecosystems recoverable
XMM-Newton takes astronomers to a black hole's edge
Lesson from the past for surviving climate change
Research suggests we may be genetically programmed to care about the long-term future
New rotors could help develop nanoscale generators
What goes down, must come up: Earth's leaky mantle
Biologists: Greening Arctic not likely to offset permafrost carbon release
People with parents who fight are more likely to have mental health problems in later life
Few food adverts during children's TV are likely to be banned under new regulations
Music played to premature babies may lessen pain and improve feeding habits
Development of DNA drugs gives hope to lupus patients
Unsafe neighborhoods disable the elderly
Technique eradicates problems in most patients with Barrett's esophagus
A connected world gives viruses the edge
Brain activation can predict the strategies people use to make risky decisions
May 27, 2009
Lessons from the vaccine-autism wars
In a rare disorder, a familiar protein disrupts gene function
Less-toxic drug prolongs survival in metastatic breast cancer
Use of acid-suppressive medications associated with increased risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia
JAMA study: Effectively managing pain with depression
Researchers identify biological markers that may indicate poor breast cancer prognosis
M. D. Anderson study finds dramatic increase in metastatic colon cancer survival
Pediatrician creates easier way to identify kids' high BP
Predicting higher risk for prostate cancer diagnosis
Weed resistance to glyphosate in genetically modified soybean cultivation in Argentina
Scientists find formula to uncover our planet's past and help predict its future
Following a healthy lifestyle is on the decline in the US
Legal loophole exposes Canadians to drug advertising banned in US: UBC research
Capturing the birth of a synapse
NASA uses satellite to unearth innovation in crop forecasting
A hidden drip, drip, drip beneath Earth's surface
UT Houston researchers say pediatric carbon monoxide poisoning linked to video games after Hurricane Ike
Diabetes drug shows promise against multiple sclerosis
National study finds youth baseball-related injuries down 25 percent
New therapy substitutes missing protein in those with muscular dystrophy
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: The evolution of migraine from episodic headache to chronic disorder
Activated stem cells in damaged lungs could be first step toward cancer
'Disordered" Amino Acids May Really Be There to Provide Wiggle Room for Signaling Protein
NEJM study finds drug-eluting stents more effective than bare-metal stents in heart attack patients
Spring agricultural fires have large impact on melting Arctic
Notre Dame researchers describe new tool for evaluating 'managed relocations'
Microfossils challenge prevailing views of the effects of 'Snowball Earth' glaciations on life
Nearly 1 million Californians seek medical care in Mexico annually
Carbohydrate restriction may slow prostate tumor growth
Jeepers Creepers! Climate Change Threatens Endangered Honeycreepers
Can we afford the cancer care of the future?
NASA/University team develops new method to find alien oceans
Is vitamin D deficiency linked to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia?
Fast and cheap forecasting system for Mediterranean cyclones
Mayo Study Finds That Team Preop Briefing Improves Communication, Reduces Errors
Strict maternal feeding practices not linked to child weight gain
Researchers gain ground in efforts to fight parasite infection
PET scan can non invasively measure early assessment of treatment for common type of breast cancer
Did the North Atlantic fisheries collapse due to fisheries-induced evolution?
Shellfish face an uncertain future in a high CO2 world
Arthritis drug might prove effective in fighting the flu, study suggests
Oldest evidence of leprosy found in India
Caffeic acid inhibits colitis in a mouse model -- is a drug-metabolizing gene crucial?
Green tea extract shows promise in leukemia trials
In rare disease, a familiar protein disrupts gene function
May 26, 2009
The evolution of gene regulation
The neurobiology of musicality related to the intrinsic attachment behavior?
Well water should be tested annually to reduce health risks to children
New technique could find water on Earth-like planets orbiting distant suns
Comprehensive cardiogenetic testing for families of sudden unexplained death victims can save lives
Targeting the more lethal form of the cancer rhabdomyosarcoma
Refusing immunizations puts children at increased risk of pertussis infection
A new mouse model provides insight into genetic neurological disorders
Zebrafish provide a model for cancerous melanoma in humans
Poor attention in kindergarten predicts lower high school test scores, UC Davis researchers find
One size does not fit all
What is the function of lymph nodes?
La Jolla Institute unlocks mystery of potentially fatal reaction to smallpox vaccine
Some neural tube defects in mice linked to enzyme deficiency
Groundbreaking proposals unveiled for the inclusion of climate change data in annual reports
Smart and social?
Racing the clock: Rapid climate change forces scientists to evaluate extreme conservation strategies
Necessity is the mother of invention for clever birds
Inner ear balance disorders common, associated with falls among older Americans
Nervous system may be culprit in deadly muscle disease
Immune genes adapt to parasites
Identification of genetic variants affecting age at menopause could help improve fertility treatment
Scientists find shared genetic link between the dental disease periodontitis and heart attack
Computer-based programs provide help for smokers trying to quit
Australian team reveals world-first discovery in a 'floppy baby' syndrome
Brain-behavior disconnect in cocaine addiction
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help prevent stroke recurrence
Menopause transition may cause trouble learning
Heart saves muscle
Monash researchers lead the way in blood clotting discovery
How superbugs control their lethal weapons
Study indicates people by nature are universally optimistic
Yeast missing sex genes undergo unexpected sexual reproduction
Psychologists find that head movement is more important than gender in nonverbal communication
Opposites attract -- how genetics influences humans to choose their mates
Results of phase I trial of novel herbal therapy for men at high risk of prostate cancer
Waxy plant substance key for absorption of water, nutrients
Multiferroics -- making a switch the electric way
Emergency Physicians Don't Follow Established Clinical Guidelines for Diagnosing Patients with Possible Pulmonary Emboli
New 3-D structural model of critical H1N1 protein developed
Alzheimer's discovery could bring early diagnosis, treatment closer
Low levels of vitamin D linked to common vaginal infection in pregnant women
Investigating the development of mechanosensitivity
May 22, 2009
Institute for Aging Research finds modifiable hip fracture complications contribute to mortality
A novel marker of colorectal carcinoma
A first choice of renal function tests in hepatectomy patients
Is there any association between COX2 and colon cancer?
Binge drinking in childhood and adolescence
A potential drug for liver carcinoma
An efficient approach to monitor gastrointestinal microflora changes
Why the thumb of the right hand is on the left hand side
The challenges of avian influenza virus: Mechanism, epidemiology and control
Astronomers catch a star being revved-up
New model suggests role of low vitamin D in cancer development
Younger men with advanced prostate cancer have shorter survival times
TB -- hiding in plain sight
Protein predicts development of invasive breast cancer in women with DCIS, Penn study shows
Automated analysis of MR images may identify early Alzheimer's disease
Elderly women with 'dowager's hump' may be at higher risk of earlier death
Viral epidemics poised to go mobile
Windy, wet and wild: Victoria Crater unveils more of Mars' geologic past
Thieving whale caught on video gives rare clues about hunting strategy, sound production
BPA, chemical used to make plastics, found to leach from polycarbonate drinking bottles into humans
Genetic testing for breast or ovarian cancer risk may be greatly underutilized
New stem cell research unlocks unknown therapies
Study: Lower legal drinking age increases poor birth outcomes
K-State's fast laser research and theory building on Einsten's work by timing electrons emissions
NYU School of Medicine pathology researchers solve another mystery in B lymphocyte development
U of Minnesota research reveals critical role of evolutionary processes in species coexistence
Mayo Clinic researchers examine the psychological impact of child abuse
LSUHSC research describes function of key protein in cancer spread
NIST defining the expanding world of cloud computing
NIST engineers discover fundamental flaw in transistor noise theory
Specialty Care Costs Higher for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Than Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases
Prevalence of variant CJD agent in Britain remains uncertain
New NOAA report offers in-depth look at Northwestern Hawaiian islands marine life, ecosystems
Diabetics' heart attack risk can be reduced, research finds
Breast cancer etiology may vary by subtype
Getting more from whole-transcript microarrays
Back to basics: Scientists discover a fundamental mechanism for cell organization
The cosmos is green: Researchers catch nature in the act of 'recycling' a star
May 21, 2009
Jungle yeast
Blood tests and better communication skills could cut over-prescribing of antibiotics
Regulating the sugar factory in diabetes
New direction needed for obesity research, Deakin health expert claims
More than a bad night's sleep
Telemedicine may improve care for school children with diabetes
Ultrasound more cost efficient than other medical imaging choices
Small evolutionary shifts make big impacts -- like developing night vision, researchers find
USC researchers uncover mechanism that allows influenza virus to evade the body's immune response
MIT replaces chrome coatings with safer metal alloys
MIT robotic therapy holds promise for cerebral palsy
Snail venoms reflect reduced competition
Pregnant women with mildly abnormal blood sugar levels at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Unusually large family of green fluorescent proteins discovered in marine creature
Beneficial plant 'spillover' effect seen from landscape corridors
New 'broadband' cloaking technology simple to manufacture
Endangered right whales found where presumed extinct
Understanding the therapeutic process of mother-infant psychotherapy
Use science to convince teens a sober prom is better, AAAS says
Research team finds important role for junk DNA
Giant Galaxy Messier 87 finally sized up
Novel approach estimates nanoparticles in environment
Early identification of dementia increasingly difficult
Bacteria with a built-in thermometer
Protein that suppresses androgen receptors could improve prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment
ISU researcher identifies genetic pathway responsible for much of plant growth
Queen's scientists discover eco-friendly wood dissolution
Seeing invisible resin
Old Stain in a New Combination
Scientists create custom 3-dimensional structures with 'DNA origami'
Asteroid attack 3.9 billion years ago may have enhanced early life on Earth, says CU-Boulder study
Vitamin D found in fish boosts brain power
Chlamydia that avoids diagnosis
2 studies: The first finds twins born after fertility treatment have a higher risk of problems
Revealing the long-awaited atomic structure of a well-known enzyme
Why do people with Down syndrome have less cancer?
Combination of aspirin and an anti-clotting drug reduces risk of dialysis access failure
Protein from algae shows promise for stopping SARS
Vitamin D may halt lung function decline in asthma and COPD
May 20, 2009
'Super-recognizers,' with extraordinary face recognition ability, never forget a face
Tone language is key to perfect pitch
New contraceptive device is designed to prevent sexual transmission of HIV
TB vaccine gets its groove back
Dying at home: A trend that could make hospitals more efficient
A new way of treating the flu
Caltech, UCSF scientists determine how body differentiates between a scorch and a scratch
Gene signature helps predict breast cancer prognosis
Climate change odds much worse than thought
Mutant genes in high-risk childhood leukemias identified
International team tracks clues to HIV
Plastic that grows on trees, part two
Mayo Clinic researchers find popular television shows inaccurately portray violent crime
Sick of the same old thing? U of Minnesota researcher finds satiation solution
Proteomics: Finding the key ingredients of disease
Genetic factors may predict depression in heart disease patients
'Singing brains' offers epilepsy and schizophrenia clues
Blood-pressure-lowering drugs should not be limited to people with high blood pressure
Study calls for 'as soon as possible' treatment standard for heart attack patients
Fire and water reveal new archaeological dating method
Pandemic passenger screening
Of body and mind, and deep meditation
New gene linked to autism risk, especially in boys
Electronic monitoring and mapping enables malaria management
Scientists discover area of brain that makes a 'people person'
Cognitive behavior therapy appears beneficial for long-term treatment of insomnia
Substance abuse factor in higher risk of violent crime by persons with schizophrenia
Bone marrow cell therapy may be beneficial for patients with ischemic heart disease
Drug for urination difficulties linked with complications after cataract surgery
Obstructive sleep apnea, retinopathy linked in diabetes
Patients with sleep apnea should avoid driving after poor sleep or consuming alcohol
High self-reported asthma rates in Chinatown, N.Y.
Obese moms, asthmatic kids
Early exposure to tobacco smoke may lead to early emphysema later
Study suggests TB screening needs to be targeted for maximum public health benefit
Acute respiratory disease poses significantly greater risk for black Americans
Aerosolized nanoparticles show promise for delivering antibiotic treatment
U of Minnesota researcher develops brain-scanning process that holds promise for epilepsy treatments
Stanford scientists find heat-tolerant coral reefs that may resist climate change
Lifestyle program for patients with COPD is health and cost effective
Action of ghrelin hormone increases appetite and favors accumulation of abdominal fat
Schizophrenia does not increase risk of violent crime
HRT-breast cancer risk stays same, regardless of family history
New infectious diseases - what's the risk?
Breakthrough in radiotherapy promises targeted cancer treatment
Cocaine: Perceived as a reward by the brain?
Salmonella's sweet tooth predicts its downfall
May 19, 2009
Microscopic manufacturers produce eco-friendly plastics
New tool helps researchers identify DNA patterns of cancer, genetic disorders
Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis
New insight into primate eye evolution
Cosmology's Best Standard Candles Get Even Better
Research in PNAS by Hydra shows that TRP ion channel drug can treat allergy-induced asthma
Popular cancer drug linked to often fatal brain virus
Special protein helps maintain an efficient brain
Researchers make discovery in colon cancer prevention
Lettuce gets a healthy suntan
Triglycerides implicated in diabetes nerve loss
Are You Okay to Kiss?
Mock CPR drills in kids show many residents fail in key skills, Hopkins study reveals
New lead on malaria treatment
Study finds higher prevalence of early menarche among survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Computer Model Predicts Brain Tumor Growth and Evolution
Tumor growth and chemo response may be predicted by mathematical model
Synthetic catalyst mimics nature's 'hydrogen economy'
How Solid Is Concrete's Carbon Footprint?
Filling the gap: The importance of Medicaid continuity for former inmates
7 out of 10 women too embarrassed to discuss vaginal dryness and pain with their physician
Double trouble for water life
Canadian research team reports major breakthrough in lithium battery technology
Heart disease patients carrying extra pounds do better, live longer
Computer simulation captures immune response to flu
100 reasons to change the way we think about genetics
New Tool for Next-Generation Cancer Treatments using Nanodiamonds
Voyages of discovery or necessity?
Research reveals molecular pathway behind invasive prostate cancers
Partial bans on smoking don't save jobs in restaurants and bars
Research points to a new way to protect kidneys threatened by insufficient blood or toxins
Turmeric extract suppresses fat tissue growth in rodent models
Quick test for prostate cancer
A combined tooth-venom arsenal revealed as key to Komodo dragon's hunting strategy
Frail elderly disaster
Automated tissue engineering on demand
Komodo even more deadly than thought: Research
The first evidence of pre-industrial mercury pollution in the Andes
New study may help understand how Alzheimer's robs sufferers of episodic memory
May 18, 2009
Autism in the UK costs more than $41 billion every year, shows new research
New tool isolates RNA within specific cells
The evolutionary foundation of genomic imprinting in lower vertebrates
The future of personalized cancer treatment: An entirely new direction for RNAi delivery
1 sponge-like material, 3 different applications
Study finds genetic links to age of first menstrual period and menopause
Scientists identify world's largest leatherback turtle population
Enabling graphene-based technology via chemical functionalization
UCSD researchers make first direct observations of biological particles in high-altitude ice clouds
New system for detection of single atoms
2-week course of sleep aid increases CPAP adherence in OSA patients at 6 months
Early mobilization of patients in ICU improves outcomes
Large clinical trial finds pirfenidone may help lung function in IPF patients
New therapies mean HIV patients gain longer lives, face new challenges
Study sees transient heart dysfunction in some long-distance runners
Sodium channel blocker shows promise as a potential treatment for cystic fibrosis
Novel vaccine approach offers hope in fight against HIV
Sleep may be factor in weight control
Self-treatment results in lower overall health care costs for COPD sufferers
Environmental exposures may damage DNA in as few as 3 days
Genes that influence start of menstruation identified for first time
Long-term study shows low oxygen levels in prostate tumors can predict recurrence
New element found to be a superconductor
Inexpensive plastic used in CDs could improve aircraft, computer electronics
BUSM researchers find gram-negative rods in two Philippine neonatal intensive care units
Identification of a key molecular pathway required for brain neural circuit formation
Genetic marker may predict early onset of prostate cancer
Program focused on body, mind and spirit helps women with breast cancer cope
Early childhood health interventions could save billions in health costs later in life
Biological Timekeeper Studies Reveal New Temperature Regulator and Track Clock Protein across a Day
The importance of being helpful -- Cooperative cichlids boost their own reproductive success
Glutamine supplements show promise in treating stomach ulcers
Researchers closer to the ultimate green 'fridge magnet'
Using high-precision laser tweezers to juggle cells
AIDS patients with serious complications benefit from early retroviral use, Stanford study shows
Women with chest pain less likely then men to get proper treatment from paramedics
May 15, 2009
Survival predictors may help customize treatment options for men with metastatic prostate cancer
Heating heart with catheter better than drugs for common heart rhythm disorder
Study indicates that a common virus could cause high blood pressure
Gene hunters target child kidney failure
New fuel cell catalyst uses 2 metals
Mothers satisfied when they share cancer genetic test results with children
Role for CISD2 gene in human disease and lifespan control
Key protein regulating inflammation may prove relevant to controlling sepsis
Ginger quells cancer patients' nausea from chemotherapy
Threat from West Antarctica less than previously believed
More older women with early stage breast cancer choose chemotherapy, GUMC researchers say
The end of the line for existing stem cell research?
Graphene yields secrets to its extraordinary properties
Genes: An extra hurdle to quitting smoking during pregnancy?
Study points toward relationship between cancer stem cells and prognosis in primary breast cancer
A surprise 'spark' for pre-cancerous colon polyps
MDC researchers unravel key mechanism in pathogenesis of osteoporosis
Melting threat from West Antarctic Ice Sheet may be less than expected, could hit US hardest
Chronic Infection Now Clearly Tied to Immune-System Protein
Surgery may not be necessary for Achilles tendon rupture
Human nose too cold for bird flu, says new study
Early and network-oriented care may help adolescents at risk of developing psychosis
One in five girls in upper secondary school suffers from school burnout
Folic acid to prevent congenital heart defects
Study makes first connection between heart disorder and Alzheimer's disease
Prevention program helps teens override a gene linked to risky behavior
Veterinarians at high risk for viral, bacterial infections from animals
Fathers respond to teens' risky sexual behavior with increased supervision
Preschoolers' language development is partly tied to their classmates' language skills
Children who are depressed, anxious or aggressive in first grade risk being victimized later on
Family-based program helps youth avoid risky behavior -- even those who may be genetically prone to it
Triple drug combination is promising option to treat metastatic HER2+ breast cancer
Drug that targets vasculature growth attacks aggressive thyroid cancer
Two targeted therapies likely better than one in patients with aggressive lymphoma
Brain's organization switches as children become adults
Mayo Clinic researchers say agent provides treatment option for women with hot flashes
Gene signature may predict patient response to therapy for gastrointestinal stromal tumors
Discovery of non-blinking semiconductor nanocrystals advances their applications
Perceived cancer risks may not reflect actual risks or prevention needs
Discovery in amber reveals ancient biology of termites
Old diabetes drug teaches experts new tricks
Researchers identify key proteins needed for ovulation
Should parents share the results of BRCA1/2 genetic testing with their children?
Immunotherapy effective against neuroblastoma in children
For adolescent crime victims, genetic factors play lead role
Parental guidelilnes, consequences may be why fewer black teens smoke than whites
Brains or beauty: New study confirms having both leads to higher pay
Genital stimulation opens door for cryptic female choice in tsetse flies
Researchers gain genome-wide insights into patterns of the world's human population structures
Study examines reliability of clinical and pathological diagnoses of Barrett's esophagus
ISU study finds link between individual stress and teens being overweight or obese
Cholesterol-busting bug with a taste for waste
U of I study: More support needed for families adopting from foster care
Vitamin D insufficiency linked to bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women
Allergy season: Cigarettes to the rescue?
May 14, 2009
Expert consensus on catheter ablation of ventricular arrhythmias
How an enzyme tells stem cells which way to divide
UCLA researchers develop new method for producing transparent conductors
Study finds surprising new pathway for North Atlantic circulation
Novel therapy may prove effective in treatment of 30 percent of cancers
Implantable device offers continuous cancer monitoring
Immune exhaustion driven by antigen in chronic viral infection
APS Issues New Guideline for Low-Back Pain Interventions, Surgery
UCLA study shows traumatic brain injury haunts children for years
New research confirms milestone study on blood pressure meds
Cognition already seriously impaired in first episode of schizophrenia
WWF Study Says Climate Change Could Displace Millions In Asia's Coral Triangle
UCSB scientists document fate of huge oil slicks from seeps at coal oil point
Vaccine slows progression of skeletal muscle disorder
Golden rice an effective source of vitamin A
Scientists develop mathematical model to predict the immune response to influenza
New testing facility helps researchers improve land mine detection equipment
Cold water ocean circulation doesn't work as expected
Influenza pandemic planning needed to assure adequate care for pregnant women and newborns
An amnesic patient with an extraordinary distorted memory
Scripps research scientists discover molecular defect involved in hearing loss
MIT reels in RNA surprise with microbial ocean catch
Would NHS staff go to work during a flu pandemic?
Ginseng -- nature's anti-inflammatory?
Cereal and milk is the new sports supplement
Embryo's heartbeat drives blood stem cell formation
Study shows chemotherapy improves survival among older breast cancer patients
New tool can help predict risk of Alzheimer's in elderly
NPs-NPR-B/pGC-cGMP signal pathway is involved in diabetic gastroparesis
Chronic diarrhea unresponsive to conventional medication: Are you taking lansoprazole?
University of Arizona research on scorpion antivenom published in NEJM
A Penn physics study: Of traffic jams, beach sands and the zero-temperature jamming transition
Brain research shows past experience is invaluable for complex decision making
Cocaine-linked genes enhance behavioral effects of addiction
How learning shapes successful decision making in the human brain
What do blood stem cells need to grow? Blood flow
May 13, 2009
A feasible, simple and convenient model for study of rectal carcinoma
Hyperferritinemia is another surrogate marker of advanced liver disease
p90RSK: A new therapeutic target for liver fibrosis?
Farnesoid X receptor regulates cystathionase
miR-196a promotes the metastases of tumors
Sprained ankle rehab complicated by delayed muscle response, BYU-Michigan study finds
Bacteria create aquatic superbugs in waste treatment plants
Scientists aim to bring indigenous people into climate change monitoring and policy
Princeton team's analysis of flu virus could lead to better vaccines
Early Alzheimer's diagnosis offers large social, fiscal benefits
Pandemic warning system keys on 'human factors'
Any way you slice it, warming climate is affecting Cascades snowpack
New dinosaur species possible in Northwestern Alberta
Interventional radiology: From sidelines to mainstream for patients
How to build a bigger brain
Participants in antidepressant drug trials are atypical patients, UT Southwestern researchers report
A Genome May Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Researchers study the human factor in spread of pandemic illness
22-year study finds adults aren't active enough
Body movements can influence problem solving, researchers report
Access to care leads Americans' priorities in first-ever public study of health value
Feeling cramped while shopping? Variety provides relief
Too much information: Process thinking can lead to difficult choices
Predators ignore peculiar prey
Following the leader: Social networks of schoolchildren
Taking folic acid for a year before pregnancy may reduce risk of preterm birth
Molecular structure could help explain albinism, melanoma
Brain chemical reduces anxiety, increases survival of new cells
Sodium bicarbonate reduces incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy
Improving education may cut smoking in youth
Enriched environment improves wound healing in rats
DNA analysis reveals the prime stock of Indonesian cattle
Age-related difficulty recognizing words predicted by brain differences
May 12, 2009
'Beating' heart machine expedites research and development of new surgical tools, techniques
Ben-Gurion U of the Negev study demonstrates link between appetite and elderly mortality
A stronger backbone: DHEA hormone replacement increases bone density in older women
Equality of the sexes? Not always when it comes to biology
UMMS researchers isolate first 'neuroprotective' gene in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Scientists discover how smallpox may derail human immune system
River delta areas can provide clue to environmental changes, Texas A&M prof says
Study: Women with hard to diagnose chest pain symptoms at higher risk for cardiovascular events
Brain's problem-solving function at work when we daydream
UNC study identifies genetic cause of most common form of breast cancer
Scientists map West coast areas most affected by humans
Swine flu: Early findings about pandemic potential reported in new study
Study reveals conflict between doctors, midwives over homebirth
Warriors do not always get the girl
New evidence of how high glucose damages blood vessels could lead to new treatments
American College of Medical Genetics affirms importance of newborn screening dried blood spots
Research says older people need more sun
Research finds Kava safe and effective
More 'Star Trek' than 'Snuggie': Student design to protect lunar outpost from dangerous radiation
MIT: New tissue scaffold regrows cartilage and bone
More patients needed in clinical trials to find treatment for heart condition linked to certain strokes
Comparative effectiveness research should inform decision making
Neuroscience research could benefit US Army, yet challenge traditional approaches
Walking often and far reduces risks in heart patients
Muscular dystrophy diagnosis delayed almost 2.5 years in boys
Bone marrow stem cell co-transplantation prevents embryonic stem cell transplant-associated tumors
Riley Hospital-IU study finds booster car seats not being used appropriately
Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test Measures Microbial Nitrogen
Dogs, maybe not, but old genes can learn new tricks
Diet prescribed to lower blood pressure also reduces women's risk of heart failure
Trauma experienced by a mother even before pregnancy will influence her offspring's behavior
Grilling with charcoal less climate-friendly than grilling with propane
May 11, 2009
Heart Protein Regulates Blood Vessel Maintenance
New study finds Power Plate exercise aids in weight loss, reduction of harmful visceral fat
Surgery improves survival for prostate cancer patients younger than 50
High human impact ocean areas along US West Coast revealed
Swine flu: What does it do to pigs?
Connections between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease explored
hus the bile does not overflow
President of IDF calls for government focus and spending on diabetes and other NCDs
Sporadic play activity as beneficial to child health as continuous bouts of exercise, study suggests
Does mom know when enough is enough?
29 percent of cancer studies report conflict of interest
City-dwellers have higher risk of late-stage cancer than rural residents
Review finds conflicts of interest in many cancer studies
Comprehensive genetic study paves way for new blood-pressure medicines
Protein-protein interaction explains vision loss in genetic diseases
New Nanocrystals Show Potential for Cheap Lasers, New Lighting
Study in Nature Medicine establishes major new treatment target in diseased arteries
New genes implicated in high blood pressure
Study finds novel genetic risk factors for kidney disease
Preclinical work shows how one gene causes severe mental retardation
UNC-Duke study: Impaired brain plasticity linked to Angelman syndrome learning deficits
Researchers uncover genetic clues to blood pressure
International study identifies potential treatment targets for hypertension
UCLA scientists discover ultrasonic communication among frogs
High-pressure compound could be key to hydrogen-powered vehicles
A nimbus rises in the world of cloud computing
Will the economic crisis lead to major societal changes?
Caltech physicists detect entanglement of one photon shared among four locations
Managing Douglas-fir forests for diversity
Terahertz waves are effective probes for IC heat barriers
Researchers identify the gene responsible for a rare form of congenital anemia
New nanotube coating enables novel laser power meter
Vise squad: Putting the squeeze on a crystal leads to novel electronics
New study: Home energy savings are made in the shade
System that regulates blood pressure is amiss in some healthy, young blacks
Skin color clue to nicotine dependence
Bacteria Play Role in Preventing Spread of Malaria
Personalized Nutritional Information Sent Through Mail Helps Improve Diets
Job loss can make you sick, new study finds
Study examines novel PFO closure system
Study finds African Americans at greater risk after PCI
May 08, 2009
Herpes medication does not reduce risk of HIV transmission
No insurance? No colonoscopy
Study: Vibration plate machines may aid weight loss and trim abdominal fat
Increased food intake alone explains the increase in body weight in the United States
The cardiovascular benefits of daily exercise in school children are evident even after 1 year
Massive decline in rates of coronary death in Iceland are largely attributed to risk factor reductions in the population
30-year follow-up study: 'Tremendous' impact of smoking on mortality and cardiovascular disease
Global monsoon drives long-term carbon cycles in the ocean
UCLA scientists identify how key protein keeps chronic infection in check
New technique may help detect potential breast cancer spread
Report examines limits of national power grid simulations
'Gecko vision': Key to the multifocal contact lens of the future?
Massage after exercise myth busted by Queen's research team
New look at Facebook and grades
Hubble repair mission carrying $70 million CU-Boulder instrument on track for May 11 launch
X-rays help predict permanent bone damage from bisphosphonates
Creating the astro-comb to locate Earth-like planets
Researchers find way to cut cattle methane, threat to environment, by 25 percent
Timing is Everything for Northern Shrimp Populations in the North Atlantic
Too much of a good thing
Faster computers, electronic devices possible after scientists create large-area graphene on copper
Study finds homicidal poisoning rising, more likely in infants and elderly
OHSU researchers study the idling brain
OU professor teams with German scientists on discovery of rare molecule
Study reveals current multi-component vaccines may need reworking
Visualizing virus replication in 3 dimensions
Cell's split personality is a major discovery into neurological diseases
Undiagnosed diabetes takes economic toll
Dengue fever costs billions in health care, lost productivity and absenteeism
Computer simulation at the duodenal stump after gastric resection
Is dephytinization from infant cereals beneficial to the nutrition absorption?
Is it reasonable to perform polypectomy without interruption of anticoagulation?
A potential anti-ulcer herb medicine: Rocket 'Eruca sativa'
A new light on the mechanisms of early stage liver reperfusion injury
Transmission of MRSA and Clostridium difficile through dogs
Stigma increases likelihood that drug users reoffend
New study reveals the financial effects of stroke in China
Brain cell mechanism for decision making also underlies judgment about certainty
Team of researchers achieves major step toward faster chips
Home UVB therapy for psoriasis as effective and safe as hospital treatment
Constant sunlight linked to summer suicide spike
May 07, 2009
Consumers more likely to identify healthy food using traffic light nutrition labels
Study in pregnant women suggests probiotics may help ward off obesity
Study finds children's activity levels not influenced by more PE time in school
Patients with mild to moderate OSA may benefit from exercise
The Rise of Oxygen Caused Earth's Earliest Ice Age
UCLA scientists reveal how deadly pediatric disorder develops in brain
Genetically engineered mice don't get obese, but do develop gallstones
Drug-eluting stents prove more effective, equally as safe as bare-metal stents
UCSF study shows asthma self-management programs improve drug adherence, disease control
UAB Tear Research Focused on Contact Lens Risks, Benefit
UCSF study shows attitudes toward tobacco industry linked to smoking behavior
UCLA physicists create world's smallest incandescent lamp
New evidence ties gene to Alzheimer's
Babies brainier than many imagine
Teach your children well: Focused, happier kids grow up to be healthier adults, study finds
Ocean Carbon: A Dent in the Iron Hypothesis
New universal breast cancer marker predicts recurrence and clinical outcome
Swine flu genes dissimilar to past pandemics
Wind, Salt, and Water Are Leading Indicators of Land Degradation in Abu Dhabi
Children as young as 19 months understand different dialects
IPM Reduces Cockroaches and Allergens in Schools
Star crust 10 billion times stronger than steel, IU physicist finds
Treatment for extreme nausea, vomiting during pregnancy
Random picks better than complicated process in gene identification
Minority groups pick up worst European eating habits
Hebrew University researchers neutralize tumor growth in embryonic stem cell therapy
New research study reveals origin of volcano's carbon-based lavas
NOAA, USFWS study finds potential disease threats to Washington sea otters
Studies may show how to close the gap between women and men who suffer heart attacks
Study shows benefits of anti-clotting medications reduced by common heartburn drugs
SCAAR registry provides reassurance on drug eluting stent safety
Insect gene expression responds to diet
See the force: Mechanical stress leads to self-sensing in solid polymers
Health-care providers should explain vaccine refusal risks
MIT-led team IDs gene key to Alzheimer's-like reversal
New analysis shows 'hobbits' couldn't hustle
Genes found to play a role in breast cancer's spread to the brain
May 06, 2009
Sleep apnea may not be closely linked to heart failure severity
Study finds link between hot flashes and lower bone density in women
Flow of potassium into cells implicated in schizophrenia
Flu pandemic in prison
Does new swine flu virus kill by causing a 'cytokine storm'?
New Pitt Study on Alcohol Reveals Drinkers Not Only Zone Out-But Also Are Unaware That They Do
New editorial in the FASEB Journal raises concerns over dietary supplements
3T MRI Detects "Early" Breast Cancer Not Seen on Mammography and Sonography
CT Scans Increase Cancer Risk Estimates in Multiply-Imaged Emergency Department Patients
Study indicates cancer preventive effect for statins
CSHL scientists discover specific small RNA pathways protect germ line from transposons
Theory shows mechanism behind delayed development of antibiotic resistance
Examining TLR4 influences of B cell response
Still irritating after all these years: Study of adult children and parents
Researchers find snippet of RNA that helps make individuals remarkably alike
Novel antibody prevents infection by hepatitis C virus
Mealtime interaction encourages hospitalized seniors to eat more
Current level of oyster farming unlikely to have substantial impact on Drakes Estero ecosystem
Battery-powered vehicles to be revolutionized by Universite de Montreal technology
Stowers Researchers Develop Whole Genome Sequencing Approach for Mutation Discovery
Scientists demonstrate effect of confining dielectrics on semiconductor nanowire conductivity
How social insects recognize dead nestmates
Parents of internationally adopted children advised to verify children's immunization levels
Ethnicity affects timing and access to cardiac care
Marine scientists return from expedition to erupting undersea volcano
Novel gene predicts local recurrence in early-onset breast cancer
Estrogen Controls How the Brain Processes Sound
Extra support helps obese women cycle to and from work
Better water use could reduce future food crises
Study plunges standard theory of cosmology into crisis
MedImmune presents new data showing burden of RSV disease
La Jolla Institute announces 2.0 launch of major database to aid vaccine development worldwide
Even mildly premature infants have increased risk of a common respiratory tract infection
Elevated level of certain protein in urine linked to increased risk for blood clots
Irregular heart rhythm before or after cardiac catheterization linked to risk of death
Program reduces hospital and emergency department use among homeless adults with chronic illnesses
Arrythmia associated with heart attacks linked to higher risk of death
What separates dangerous blood vessel plaques from benign ones
Gene may 'bypass' disease-linked mitochondrial defects, fly study suggests
May 05, 2009
New Antarctic seabed sonar images reveal clues to sea-level rise
Erosion of the Yucca Mountain crest
Why parents miss their children's immunization visits
Nano-sandwich Triggers Novel Electron Behavior
Researchers Develop 'Lab on a Tube' Monitoring Device
Animals on runways can cause serious problems at small airports
Sleep Apnea Increases Heart Disease Risk
UGA biomedical engineer publishes on 'super-resolution' video imaging
Research shows wide age gap between possible and actual autism diagnosis
Study finds particles, molecules prefer not to mix
Calorie restriction causes temporal changes in liver metabolism
Brain protein central to both Parkinson's, drug addiction identified
Iron deficiency in womb may delay brain maturation in preemies
Hypertensive kids more likely to have learning/attention problems
What teens don't know about OTC medications can hurt them
Cigarette smoke may rob children of needed antioxidants
Targeting tumors using tiny gold particles
Shilatifard and colleagues clarify the enzymatic activity of factors involved in childhood leukemia
Virginia Tech virologist developing more potent vaccine technology
Scientists learn why the flu may turn deadly
Lithium may help radiation target cancer, spare healthy tissue
Exercise programs may improve symptoms in non-small cell lung cancer patients
UNC study: new approach promises greater success for predicting drug safety
Children with concussions require follow-up care before returning to play, say researchers
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Identify New Drug To Prevent Seizure Progression in Model of Epilepsy
Type of lung cancer screening used to detect disease may impact 5-year survival rates
NASA's Fermi Explores High-energy
Social networking for terrorists
Princeton geoscientist offers new evidence that meteorite did not wipe out dinosaurs
New data analysis shows possible link between childhood obesity and allergies
When atoms are getting close
Protein analysis methods, viral vectors featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols
Children who view adult-targeted TV may become sexually active earlier in life
Electronic prescribing systems boost efficiency, may lead to improved quality of care
African-American women still have poorer breast cancer outcomes
May 04, 2009
Crop Models Help Increase Yield per Unit of Water Used
New light shed on the enigma of salt intake and hypertension
Sea urchin digging teeth are designed to stay sharp
Stopgap DNA Repair Needs a Second Step
Psyched out by stereotypes: IU research suggests thinking about the positive
Injectable testosterone may provide effective male contraception
Memory grows less efficient very early in Alzheimer's disease
Study: Furniture tip-over injuries rising
New insight into Alzheimer's disease pathology
Neuroscientists discover long-term potentiation in the olfactory bulb
Late motherhood boosts family lifespan
Nanotechnology holds promise for STD drug delivery
Small molecules might block mutant protein production in Huntington's disease
CCNY, CSHL biologists find birdsong of isolates reverts to norm over several generations
Genetic study confirms the immune system's role in narcolepsy
Personalized treatment for early lung cancer
Moving gene therapy forward with mobile DNA
Women more vulnerable to tobacco carcinogens, new results show
Narcolepsy is an autoimmune disorder, Stanford researcher says
Process controlling T cell growth and production identified
Protecting fresh-cut produce
Decreasing deer damage
Tree survival skills
Photoselective film proves effective for controlling height in potted gardenia plants
New and improved tomato analyzer
Study shows texting while driving can be deadly
NIST super-sensors to measure 'signature' of inflationary universe
Women live longer, not better, largely because of obesity and arthritis
Early detection of lung cancer: New data presented at multidisciplinary meeting
Landmark U.S. Geological Survey Study
Obstetrical unit at Yale-New Haven Hospital achieves dramatic improvement in patient safety
ISU researcher identifies key function in protein, cell transcription
Bowman Global Change says public engagement critical to solving climate crisis
Where tumor cells boldly go: Weill Cornell cancer biologists shed light on the metastatic niche
Wildlife trade threatens public health and ecosystems
Glacial advances
Shift in simulation superiority
New Southern California beetle killing oaks
Sigmon's Study Examines Caffeine Withdrawal
Blurring the Line Between Magic and Science: Berkeley Researchers Create an 'Invisibility Cloak'
May 01, 2009
BUSM researchers find prenatal cocaine exposure may compromise neurocognitive development
Chemical found in medical devices impairs heart function
Injured Marines at risk for abnormal bone growth
Rotator cuff tears: Are they all in the family?
Chronic ankle pain may be more than just a sprain
Chemical can reproduce complications for some patients
People of higher socioeconomic status choose better diets -- but pay more per calorie
Climate change threatens Lake Baikal's unique biota
Maternal depression is associated with significant sleep disturbance in infants
Institution of a bedtime routine improves sleep in infants and toddlers, maternal mood
Endoscopic surgery effectively relieves sinusitis symptoms; large pooled study
Mosquito parasite may help fight dengue fever
Atomic physics study sets new limits on hypothetical new particles
New technology shows promise against resistant staph infections
Cancer-causing virus associated with higher risk of new HIV infection
Fish may actually feel pain and react to it much like humans
Cancer-obesity link discovery by MSU researchers could aid prevention efforts
Popular diabetes treatment could trigger pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer
Researcher: Lasers used to detect melamine in baby formula
Using a small stockpile of a secondary antiviral drug in a flu pandemic
Study validates means to measure possible leukemia marker
Sandia researchers construct carbon nanotube device that can detect colors of the rainbow
NASA study says climate adds fuel to Asian wildfire emissions
Mysterious disappearance of explorer Everett Ruess solved after 75 years
Scientists shed light on inner workings of human embryonic stem cells
Type of connection procedure after pancreatic surgery influenced rate of pancreatic fistula
Research finds photos more useful than words
MESSENGER discovers an unusual impact basin on Mercury
Gene test determines risk of heart surgery complications
Dolphins maintain round-the-clock visual vigilance
Study links ADHD with sleep problems in adolescents
Social separation stops flu spread, but must be started soon
Genetic variant impairs communication within the brain
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