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September 30, 2009
ORMatE returns to NRL after nearly 2 years in Earth orbit
A new chemical method for distinguishing between farmed and wild salmon
Study in Spain and Romania confirms radon as second leading cause of lung cancer
Juvenile bluefin tunas can dive to depths of more than 1000 meters
Overweight middle-aged women cut chances of enjoying healthy old age
Less than 50 percent of men and women with depression see a doctor for treatment
Researchers develop an integrated treatment for veterans with chronic pain and posttraumatic stress
Scientists discover clues to what makes human muscle age
Stripped down: Hubble highlights 2 galaxies that are losing it
Despite size, NFL players not more likely to develop heart disease, even after retirement
Australian study sheds light on kidney repair and disease
Calcium scans may be effective screening tool for heart disease
Novel Chemistry for Ethylene and Tin
A step toward better brain implants using conducting polymer nanotubes
Spallation Neutron Source first of its kind to reach megawatt power
Mystery Solved: Marine Microbe Is Source of Rare Nutrient
Air pollutants from abroad a growing concern, says new report
Stem cell success points to way to regenerate parathyroid glands
Combining sun, sand and science in the Bahamas
Metabolic syndrome linked to liver disease in obese teenaged boys
Living, Meandering River Constructed
'Green' research at Louisiana Tech results in new geopolymer concrete technology
Scientists join forces to explain HIV spread in Central and East Africa
Young Adults May Outgrow Bipolar Disorder
How the 100th protein structure solved at Diamond impacts our understanding of how insects smell
Sold-out products influence consumer choice
Study outlines strategies to test new payment models for health care
LSUHSC researcher identifies new target to prevent fatal flu lung complication
Study highlights HIV/AIDS challenge in American prison system
Cosmic Rays Hit Space Age High
Unlocking the secrets of the seafloor: The future of scientific ocean drilling
World's most sensitive astronomical camera developed at the Universite de Montreal
Oleocanthal may help prevent, treat Alzheimer's
U-M physicists create first atomic-scale map of quantum dots
Most would refuse emergency use H1N1 vaccine or additive
New blood-thinning drug safer than rat poison
Training clinicians helps reduce rates of early childhood cavities
Researchers find a key mechanism in the development of nerve cells
Young in reformatories think that it will help them to find a job and give up delinquency
September 29, 2009
Self-monitoring of blood glucose
University of Basque Country research study on effects of climate on plankton in Bilbao and Urdaibai estuaries
Institute for Aging Research study links high-heels to heel and ankle pain
Scientists find obesity alone does not cause arthritis in animals
Perfect image without metamaterials ... and a reprieve for silicon chips
Ein, Zwei, Molson Dry? Researcher says hand gesturing to count in foreign countries can be tricky
Transgenic songbirds provide new tool to understand the brain
Studies examine how living conditions impact reproductive health
Orgasms, sexual health and attitudes about female genitals
Sea level stargazing: Astronomers make key sighting with Fla. telescope
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Global public health the focus of scientific conference
U-M study: Life and death during the Great Depression
Study shows more corn for biofuels would hurt water
New vaccine delivery may be more effective against measles
Light, photosynthesis help bacteria invade fresh produce
Storm Killers: LSU's Earth Scan Lab Tracks Cold Water Upwellings in Gulf
Van Andel Institute Researchers Find Gene that Could Lead to New Therapies for Bone Marrow Disease
Impaired kidney function linked to cognitive decline in elderly
UNC expert: Better decision support tools needed for prostate cancer screening choice
Mad Genius: Study Suggests Link Between Psychosis and Creativity
Study details safe, effective, minimally invasive mitral valve repair
Do your children push the boundaries? It may be a sign of future leadership abilities
Lime mortars in conservation - traditional materials and craft for the Future
Mayo Clinic Researchers Find Few Side Effects from Radiation Treatment Given After Prostate Cancer Surgery
U of T led research team uncovers evolutionary origins of prion disease gene
Penn studies point to strategies for reducing painful breast cancer drug side effects
Hyenas cooperate, problem-solve better than primates
Help Students Think like Soil Scientists
Getting down to details
Gerton Lab determines the composition of centromeric chromatin
CU-Boulder space scientists set for final spacecraft flyby of Mercury
Nanotech Research Featured in Nature Nanotechnology Journal
Researchers believe hormone therapy should not be stopped prior to mammograms
Canker disease in eucalyptus in the Basque Country
Licence to go where no chemist has gone before
Gut worms may protect against house-dust mite allergy
September 28, 2009
The skinny on 'Lean' education
'Land grabs' for rice production due to supply threats
Physicists are continually reaching new lows as they reduce the temperatures of samples in their laboratories.
Diabetes weakens your bones
Researchers go underground to reveal 850 new species
Universal screening lowers risk of severe jaundice in infants
Swiss study finds income affects prostate cancer patients' survival
More women choosing to remove healthy breast after cancer diagnosis
New study resolves the mysterious origin of Merkel cells
Women with diabetes at increased risk for irregular heart rhythm
U of T researchers create microchip that can detect type and severity of cancer
McMaster researchers discover a new antibacterial lead
Discovery Brings New Type of Fast Computers Closer to Reality
Key to subliminal messaging is to keep it negative, study shows
U of C scientists find successful way to reduce bat deaths at wind turbines
ISU study finds intervention program helps kids eat healthier, reduce screen time
Mechanism for potential Friedreich's ataxia drug uncovered
Erie County home to plant never before recorded in Pa.
How would Einstein use e-mail?
Drug-eluting stents better than bare-metal stents for heart attack patients
BUSM researchers propose a relationship between androgen deficiency and cardiovascular disease
Ants vs. worms: Computer security mimics nature
Draft potato genome based on unique potato variety
Infant pain, adult repercussions
Pitt researchers net $5 million from NIH to explore better ways to grow cells for regenerative medicine
Insulin boost restores muscle growth in elderly
Yale engineers track bacteria's kayak paddle-like motion for first time
U.S. needs nearly $200 million more on climate-related health research
Public must be involved in nanotech policy debate demands groundbreaking
September 25, 2009
Great Tits eat bats in times of need
Body's immune system response to dental plaque varies by gender and race
Prototype developed to detect dark matter
Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer?
New ways to predict violent behavior?
Certain cancers more common among HIV patients than non-HIV patients
Research needed to learn which DCIS patients may be candidates for less invasive therapy
Social background weighs heavily on teenage diet
Major disasters tax surgical staff but may reduce costs for routine operations
Study dispels myth that new residents cause increase in medical errors in July
North meets south? Glaciers move together in far-flung regions
Coronary imaging techniques helps to identify plaques likely to cause heart attacks
Cogent trial shows lack of adverse interaction between clopidogrel and stomach medicine
Getting a leg up on whale and dolphin evolution
Twin Keck Telescopes Probe Dual Dust Disks
Superheavy Element 114 Confirmed: A Stepping Stone to the Island of Stability
Caltech scientists get detailed glimpse of chemoreceptor architecture in bacterial cells
UW lab demonstrates 3-D printing in glass
Nanoparticle-based battlefield pain treatment moves step closer
Lifestyle interventions in the prevention and treatment of cancer
MSU scientist helps map potato genome; move will improve crop yield
Rough day at work? You won't feel like exercising
UCI researchers create new strategy for highly-selective chemotherapy delivery
Use of statins favors the wealthy, creating new social disparities in cholesterol
Scandinavians are descended from Stone Age immigrants
Plants' response to fire tested
Students, teachers need to be transculturally literate, expert says
Key process for space outpost proved on 'vomit comet' ride
How mitochondrial gene defects impair respiration, other major life functions
NASA Goddard Shoots the Moon to Track LRO
New England Journal of Medicine Also Publishes Mayo Clinic Study of Physicians' Beliefs About Health Care Reform
Deep Impact and Other Spacecraft Find Clear Evidence of Water on Moon
MU researchers find planning, positivism influence employment success at different stages
Use It or Lose It? Study Suggests the Brain Can Remember a "Forgotten" Language
New Paper from Internists Calls for Increased Role for FDA
M. D. Anderson examines use of toad venom in cancer treatment
Shedding light on cancer cells
Study finds nontuberculous mycobacteria lung disease on the rise in the United States
Viagra relatives may shrink abnormally large hearts
A new take on why social cues confuse babies and dogs in a classic hiding game
Scientists identify genetic cause of previously undefined primary immune deficiency disease
September 24, 2009
University Hospitals Case Medical Center to test gammaglobulin treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Engineers Produce 'How-To' Guide for Controlling the Structure of Nanoparticles
Enzyme is key to clogged arteries
Scientists discover how to send insects off the scent of crops
Babies see it coming
Visionary concept earns La Jolla Institute scientist prestigious NIH Pioneer Award
Identification of highly radiosensitive patients may lead to side effect-free radiotherapy
Pancreatic cancer: Researchers find drug that reverses resistance to chemotherapy
Excess body weight causes over 124,000 new cancers a year in Europe
Vaccination and testing for the human papilloma virus could eradicate cervical cancer
Genetic discovery could break wine industry bottleneck, accelerate grapevine breeding
New research shows water present across the moon's surface
Fish fend off invading germs with an initial response similar to the one found in people
Brown Scientists Announce Finding of Water on the Moon
Smart memory foam made smarter
Reactive oxygen in fruit flies acts as a cell signalling mechanism for immune response
MIT retinal implant could help restore some vision
The vasculature emerges as a potential therapeutic target in treating ADPKD liver cysts
Women living in group homes need to learn to make decisions about leisure time to enrich their lives
Swine Flu Could Wreak More Havoc on U.S. Economy, Says UAB Economist
Marshall research shows safe dosages of common pain reliever may help prevent muscle loss and other conditions related to aging
Physicists at UC Santa Barbara make discovery in quantum mechanics
SPIRIT IV trial shows everolimus stent sets new standard for event-free survival
Pregnant women need flu shots
Researchers identify new brain pathway for regulating weight and bone mass
Novel 'on-off switch' mechanism stops cancer in its tracks
Scientists outline planetary boundaries: A safe operating space for humanity
NYU's Courant part of team to resolve ancient mathematics problem
Component of asphalt eyed as new fuel source
Paper battery may power electronics in clothing and packaging material
Denver to Barcelona: Global cities and greenhouse gas emissions
Medicinal products susceptible to 'dose dumping' should be fully tested
Tennessee foresters helping to return chestnuts to American forests
Lotus Plant-Inspired Dust-Busting Shield to Protect Space Gear
Research Team Finds First Evolutionary Branching for Bilateral Animals
Study looks at using the immune system to reduce prostate cancer risk
Discovery could improve hepatitis C treatment
Switzerland has sent its first satellite into space
Is inhaled insulin delivery still a possibility? Why has it been a commercial failure?
New study finds way to stop excessive bone growth following trauma or surgery
Mount Sinai leads large multicenter study finding evidence that a drug might slow Parkinson's
Study reveals 2/3 of prostate cancer patients do not need treatment
57 college presidents declare support for public access to publicly funded research in the US
Medical ethics experts identify, address key issues in H1N1 pandemic
'Green' roofs may help put lid on global warming
HIV vaccine regimen demonstrates modest preventive effect in Thailand clinical study
September 23, 2009
New cancer drug test promises safer and more effective clinical trials
Sorafenib significantly improves the length of time before breast cancer worsens
Trial of new treatment for advanced melanoma shows rapid shrinking of tumors
Ultrasound can predict tumor burden and survival in melanoma patients
New test quickly ID's active TB in smear-negative patients
New stove dramatically improves lung health in Mexican women
First global scientific conference supporting UN efforts to curb desertification opens in Argentina
New beryllium reference material for occupational safety monitoring
Diamonds may be the ultimate MRI probe, say Quantum physicists
New NIST nano-ruler sets some very small marks
Therapeutic nanoparticles give new meaning to sugar-coating medicine
New nanochemistry technique encases single molecules in microdroplets
Private umbilical cord banking not cost-effective, UCSF research shows
UAB Research Finds Childbearing Increases Chance of Developing the Metabolic Syndrome
Rethinking Alzheimer's disease and its treatment targets
Berkeley Lab Scientists' Computer Code Gives Astrophysicists First Full Simulation of Star's Final Hours
How Good Are Indicator Bacteria at Predicting Pathogens in Recreational Water?
Computer Model Shows Changes in Brain Mechanisms for Cocaine Addicts
New links among alcohol abuse, depression, obesity in young women found
People with type 2 diabetes improved muscular strength
Historic gene therapy trial to treat Alzheimer's disease underway at Georgetown
New research provides new insight into age-related muscle decline
Northern brown bears discovered feeding on whitefish runs
Web-based innovation improves, eases agricultural terrace design
New findings could help hybrid, electric cars keep their cool
Lies my parents told me
Women with Atrial Fibrillation Are at Significantly Higher Risk of Stroke and Death Compared to Men and Receive Less Attention
IOM report released on species-jumping diseases
All tied up: Tethered protein provides long-sought answer
UAB Research Team Working to Keep Terrapin Turtle Off Endangered Species List
Hurricane frequency is up but not their strength, say Clemson researchers
National autism research led by Leicester specialist
New vista of Milky Way center unveiled
Scientists develop an 'intelligent car' able to learn from his owner's driving and warn him in case of accident hazard
New discovery reveals fate of nanoparticles in human cells
New multi-use device can shed light on oxygen intake
Transhumance helps vulture conservation
New computing tool could lead to better crops and pesticides say researchers
Switch program increases kids' healthy eating, reduces screen time
New research shows small increase in hospital mortality rates in the first week of August
To regenerate muscle, cellular garbage men must become builders
September 22, 2009
A consistent decline in heart attack rates following the implementation of smoking bans
Explaining why pruning encourages plants to thrive
Rural roads dangerous for young drivers
Targeted heat therapy offers new standard treatment option for soft tissue sarcoma
Expert calls for new cancer research priorities
Prostate cancer patients on hormone therapy at increased risk for various heart diseases
A Trillion Triangles
Pancreatic fat levels may help predict diabetes, UT Southwestern researchers say
New species of ghostshark from California and Baja California
RU kidding? Research finds that chatspeak has no impact on children's spelling ability
New device could more effectively alleviate menstrual cramp pain
Cancer Predisposition From Gene Variant Shows Strong Gender Bias
Experimental approach may reverse rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis
What are you getting? Consumer behavior in restaurants
Moody memories? New study shows that mood has limited effect on memory
Comfort food fallacy: Upheaval leads to less-familiar choices
Watching your weight? Beware of skinny friends with big appetites
New type of sirolimus-eluting stent demonstrates superior results
New device finds early signs of eye disease in preemies
Researchers find drug-eluting stents safe, effective for PCI in diabetics
Can an over-the-counter vitamin-like substance slow the progression of Parkinson's disease?
New chemically-activated antigen could expedite development of HIV vaccine
Drug-eluting stents safe, effective for treatment of chronic total occlusions
Few complications 1 year after aortic valve implantation
Insufficient levels of vitamin D puts elderly at increased risk of dying from heart disease
How Proteins Talk to Each Other
Short-term stress enhances anti-tumor activity in mice, Stanford study shows
University of Iowa scientists use blood-brain barrier as therapy delivery system
Racial Disparities in Diabetes Prevalence Linked to Living Conditions
Early results: In children, 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine works like seasonal flu vaccine
Perceptual learning relies on local motion signals to learn global motion
Concentrating emissions
Ozone layer depletion levelling off
Nanoresearchers challenge dogma in protein transportation in cells
Race has little effect on people's ability to spot family resemblances
Pediatrics: Kids need specialized care in hospital emergency departments
Experimental drug lets B cells live and lymphoma cells die
Echoes of phlogiston in stem cell biology
Study of adjuvant endocrine treatment for breast cancer reveals cost of noncompliance
Whole-brain radiotherapy after surgery or radiosurgery not recommended for brain metastases
Adding cetuximab to chemotherapy reduces advanced lung cancer death risk by 13 percent
MDC researchers discover molecule responsible for axonal branching
Junk DNA may prove invaluable in quest for gene therapies
September 21, 2009
Treating depression in pregnancy
Ben-Gurion University Alzheimer's researcher demonstrates specific immune response to vaccine
Allergies among youth on the rise
Large fat cells may increase risk of type 2 diabetes in women
Many Australians at risk of cardiovascular disease are not receiving best practice care
'Rosetta Stone' of supervolcanoes discovered in Italian Alps
Building energy efficiency programs in Europe and Australia
Breathing technique can reduce frequency, severity of asthma attacks
A tiny, tunable well of light, and a string theorist's toolbox
Radiologists and engineers develop a modified catheter to reduce contrast material injuries
Radiologists find a technique to significantly reduce patient radiation dose during CT angiography
Despite ongoing safety concerns, study finds adverse reactions from contrast agents rarely occur
Radiological treatment method spares patients surgery and offers 89 percent cost savings
Image-guided treatment for deep venous thrombosis could improve patients' long-term outcomes
UCF professor finds new way deadly food-borne bacteria spread
Public attitudes to new technology: Lessons for regulators
New genetic link between cardiac arrhythmias and thyroid dysfunction identified
World's river deltas sinking due to human activity, says new study led by CU-Boulder
Scientists find that individuals in vegetative states can learn
Scientists discover key factor in regulating placenta and fetal growth
UCLA scientists make paralyzed rats walk again after spinal-cord injury
A recipe for controlling carbon nanotubes
Classroom behavior: Why it's hard to be good
New blood tests promise simple, cost-effective diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers
New rabies vaccine may require only a single shot... not 6
APS Podcast Updates Research on Elephant Seismic Communication
Mount Sinai first in nation to ablate atrial fibrillation using new visually-guided balloon catheter
Postmenopausal women benefit from endurance training as much as younger women
Nevada professor discovers new way to calculate body's 'Maximum Weight Limit'
Bugs in Boxes Shed Light on Biological Invasions
HIV uses several strategies to escape immune pressure
Medications Effective in Reducing Risks for Breast Cancer Can Also Cause Serious Side Effects
President honors nation's top scientists and innovators
Young age at first drink may affect genes and risk for alcoholism
Small gems in space
Diamonds are a laser's best friend
Portable and precise gas sensor could monitor pollution and detect disease
Researchers prolong the plasma half-life of biopharmaceutical proteins
Using magnetism to turn drugs on and off
TECNALIA presents innovative mobile robots which are autonomous and polyvalent
Invading black holes explain cosmic flashes
Controlling the language of security
Seasonal influenza: Not enough health care workers have themselves vaccinated
Topical erectile dysfunction therapy shows promise
September 18, 2009
US tax breaks subsidize foreign oil production
UH Manoa researcher examines possible implications of daily commute and mosquito-borne diseases
Nullarbor fireball cameras find rare meteorite
ISU researchers working to develop, market embryonic test for bovine genetics
Invasive species on the march: variable rates of spread set current limits to predictability
Anemic Patients With MDS Gain Long-Term Benefits From Erythropoietin and Myeloid Growth Factor Hormones
'Green Clean:' Researchers Determining Natural Ways To Clean Contaminated Soil
NASA's Infrared Satellite Sees Warmer Cloud Tops in Tropical Storm Marty
Penn State College of Medicine research isolates liver cancer stem cells prior to tumor formation
Smaller isn't always better: Catalyst simulations could lower fuel cell cost
Salmon migration mystery explored on Idaho's Clearwater River
Drug discovery process more accurate, less expensive using novel mass spectrometry application
NOAA Announces an Experimental Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast Bulletin for Lake Erie
Research teams successfully operate multiple biomedical robots from numerous locations
Building a complete metabolic model
Arctic sea ice reaches minimum extent for 2009, third lowest ever recorded
Baumann Lab demonstrates role of protein in distinguishing chromosome ends from DNA breaks
Rare genetic disease successfully reversed using stem cell transplantation
Solar Cycle Driven by More than Sunspots; Sun Also Bombards Earth with High-Speed Streams of Wind
New vitamin K analysis supports the triage theory
Proposal to reintroduce Iberian lynx on abandoned agricultural land
Putting a Strain on Nanowires Could Yield Colossal Results
American-Made SRF Cavity Makes the Grade
Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter's LAMP shedding light on permanently shadowed regions of the Moon
Metabolic syndrome risk factors drive significantly higher health care costs
National new biology initiative offers potential for 'remarkable and far-reaching benefits'
Killing Cancer Like a Vampire Slayer
Scientists pinpoint protein link to fat storage
Mechanism related to the onset of various genetic diseases revealed
Chemobrain - the flip side of surviving cancer
University of the Basque Country researcher makes progress in optimising solid oxide fuel cells
Binge drinkers let down guard against infection
Secrets of insect flight revealed
September 17, 2009
Study predicts effect of global warming on spring flowers
Relieving pain affecting millions
Decade-long US project to fight malaria builds thriving African mosquito net industry
Roles of S100A2 and p63 in the carcinogenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Endothelin-1 inhibitors in chronic pancreatitis
Theoretical nuclear physics in China
arrow researcher finds natural hydrogel helps heal spinal cord
UCSF scientists illuminate how microRNAs drive tumor progression
Zero tolerance, zero effect
Researchers to probe whether Lyme disease will follow spread of ticks across U.S.
The pen may be mightier than the keyboard
Genetic hint for ridding the body of hepatitis C
Guide on lung cancer in 'never-smokers': A different disease and different treatments
Researchers explore long-term adolescent vulnerability to drugs
Depression care improved
Shifts in consumer spending and saving will usher in a new economic era
Older Americans: How they are faring in the recession
Landmark study sheds new light on human chromosomal birth defects
Weill Cornell Researchers Discover New Anti-Tuberculosis (TB) Compounds
ERCP quality outcomes in a community hospital setting compare favorably with academic centers
With a flash of light, a neuron's function is revealed
New AFOSR Magnetron May Help Defeat Enemy Electronics
Lower lexical recall in bilingual kids no cause for alarm
Swift Makes Best-ever Ultraviolet Portrait of Andromeda Galaxy
Prison gambling associated with crime, substance abuse when offenders re-enter community: Study
Bitemark Evidence and Analysis Should Be Approached with Caution, According to UB Study
Chloride Found at Levels that Can Harm Aquatic Life in Urban Streams of the Northern U.S.--Winter Deicing a Major Source
Optics made to measure
Pesky fruit flies learn from experienced females: Study
How HIV cripples immune cells
New evidence that green tea may help improve bone health
Biofuel production could undercut efforts to shrink Gulf 'Dead Zone'
Toward the design of greener consumer products
New method can predict 80 percent of cases of postnatal depression
raGraphene and gallium arsenide: two perfect partners find each other
Impact of renewable energy on our oceans must be investigated, say scientists
September 16, 2009
Yes-associated protein: Early diagnosis of gastric carcinoma
Imaging features of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas
HBV genotype B/B3 and C/C1 are the major genotypes in Indonesia?
What are the risk factors for rebleeding after negative angiography?
How to reach proficiency in laparoscopic splenectomy?
Evaluation of standard liver volume formula for Chinese adults
Rich people don't need friends
UNC study: Color-coded chart improves parents' understanding of body mass index (BMI)
First solid evidence for a rocky exoplanet
Reactive Oxygen's Role in Metastasis
Rutgers Research: Direct Evidence of the Role of Sleep in Memory Formation is Uncovered
New X-ray technique illuminates reactivity of environmental contaminants
Oxygen-saturated blood reduces levels of damaged heart tissue following a heart attack
Under Pressure: The Impact of Stress on Decision Making
ISU researchers study insecticide-free method for control of soybean aphids
Reading Kafka Improves Learning, Suggests UCSB Psychology Study
Mount Sinai researchers find phone assessment effective for evaluating cognition in the elderly
James Webb Space Telescope Begins to Take Shape at Goddard
Gut Ecology in Transplant Patients
Sophisticated telescope camera debuts with peek at nest of black holes
Sheep that shed light on personality differences
Northwestern United States could face more tamarisk invasion by century's end
Possible Genetic Factor for Male Infertility Identified
Scary Music Is Scarier with Your Eyes Shut
New Sequencing Technique Could Boost Pine Beetle Fight, Improve Cancer Research
URI researcher trips amputees in effort to develop improved prosthetic legs
Study predicts an uncertain future for forests
UT scientists discover link between protein and lung disease
Rome was built in a day, with hundreds of thousands of digital photos
Two treatment innovations improve heart function after heart attack
Exotic timber plantations found to use more than twice the water of native forests
Caistor skeleton mystifies archaeologists
CU-Boulder team identifies DNA barcodes to help track illegal trading of wildlife products
Weighing costs, benefits of HIV treatments
Friction force differences could offer a new means for sorting and assembling nanotubes
Space-related radiation research could help reduce fractures in cancer survivors
Dartmouth researchers get personal with genetics
Brain's response to seeing food may be linked to weight loss maintenance
Laser processes promise better artificial joints, arterial stents
Egg-shaped legacy of Britain's mobile ice-sheet
Weeding out marijuana: Researchers close in on engineering recognizable, drug-free Cannabis plant
Comprehensive cardiac CT scan may give clearer picture of significant heart disease
University of Toronto study shows climate change will lead to less ultraviolet radiation over northern high latitudes
Machine vision for hot surface automatic inspection
WCMC-Q researchers unlock genetic secrets of date palm
September 15, 2009
Moving toward a new vision of education
A rare discovery: An engraved gemstone carrying a portrait of Alexander the Great
Genes may explain why children who live without dads have earlier sex
Parental physical discipline through childhood linked to behavior problems in teens
Background TV found to have negative effect on parent-child interactions
Teacher support is key to self-esteem for Chinese and US youth
Children under 3 can't learn action words from TV -- unless an adult helps
Supplementing babies' formula with DHA boosts cognitive development
Quality of early child care plays role in later reading, math achievement
In study of low-income toddlers, spanking found to have negative effects
Treating bone loss in breast cancer survivors
Heart study shows many suffer poor quality of life
University of Hawai'i at Manoa team unravels the chemistry of Titan's hazy atmosphere
MUHC/McGill researchers to WHO: Time to revise tuberculosis treatment guidelines
For carnivorous plants, slow but steady wins the race
New 'adjuvant' could hold future of vaccine development
Blood vessels contribute to their own growth and oxygen delivery to tissues and tumors
Texas A&M researcher shows possible link between 1918 El Niño and flu pandemic
Study Shows Common Pain Cream Could Protect Heart During Attack
Neurons found to be similar to Electoral College
New research by University of Miami law professor analyzes the corporate attorney-client privilege
Widespread Occurrence of Intersex Bass Found in U.S. Rivers
When you've doubled your genes, what's 1 chromosome more or less?
Evidence Points to Conscious 'Metacognition' in Some Nonhuman Animals
New Insights Into Cardiac Aging
Iraq Troops' PTSD Rate as High as 35%, Says Management Insights StudyLawrence M. Wein
Nanoparticle treatment for burns curbs infection, reduces inflammation
Conflict between plant and animal hormones in the insect gut?
Barcoding endangered sea turtles
Trust your gut? Study explores religion, morality and trust in authority
Fred Fades with a Satellite Exclamation Point
Tropical Storm Koppu Poised for China Landfall
Typhoon Choi-Wan Triggers Tropical Storm Warnings for U.S. Commonwealth of No. Mariana Islands
Forest ecologist sees climate consequences
Secrets in a seed: Clues into the evolution of the first flowers
Molecules on a string, and why size isn't the only thing that matters for data storage
Lung cancer suppresses miR-200 to invade and spread
New marker for Alzheimer's discovered
September 14, 2009
Popular stomach acid reducer triples risk of developing pneumonia
Green tea component may help preserve stored platelets, tissues
Understanding the implications of prenatal testing for Down syndrome
Communication problems in dementia care cause physical strain
Diabetes drug kills cancer stem cells in combination treatment in mice
Fake video dramatically alters eyewitness accounts
'Alert status' area in brain discoved by Hebrew University scientists
Ice cream may target the brain before your hips, UT Southwestern study suggests
Information about the use and accuracy of breast cancer tests is lacking, study finds
Depression increases cancer patients' risk of dying
The future of schizophrenia
Study shows how disruption of spectrin-actin network causes lens cells in the eye to lose shape
Prolonged stress sparks ER to release calcium stores and induce cell death in aging-related diseases
Evolution still scientifically stable
UCSF researchers program cells to be remote-controlled by light
Electronic nose sniffs out toxins
Water quality in orbit
Master gene that switches on disease-fighting cells identified by scientists
Looking deeply into polymer solar cells
New CO2 data helps unlock the secrets of Antarctic formation
How stem cells make skin
When nano may not be nano
High-res view of zinc transport protein
Opto-electronic nose sniffs out toxic gases
Are the monoamines involved in shaping conduct disorders?
Hormone promises to keep joint injuries from causing long-term osteoarthritis
Artificial intelligence helps diagnose cardiac infections
After years of toil, sustaining change in education still a vexing problem
University of Hawaii at Manoa CRCH scientists report adulthood body size associated with cancer risk
SRI to present hydrogen fuel safety research results at 2009 International Conference
First complete image created of Himalayan fault, subduction zone
Early results from clinical trials of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines in healthy adults
Democrats Seen as the
Biologists discover 'death stench' is a universal ancient warning signal
When Proteins Change Partners
New method monitors early sign of oxidative stress in cancer
Mandatory alcohol testing for truck and bus drivers reduces alcohol involvement in fatal crashes
Inner Workings of Molecular Thermostat Point to Pathways to Fight Diabetes, Obesity, According to Penn Study
Lowering sodium consumption could save US $18 billion annually in health costs, study finds
Muscle: 'hard to build, easy to lose' as you age
First results from major European patient survey show devastating impact of living with breakthrough cancer pain
September 11, 2009
Paper Offers 'How-To' Guide for Protecting Entrepreneurs' Big Ideas
Energy consumption makes Spanish forestry unsustainable
Man-made crises 'outrunning our ability to deal with them,' scientists warn
Half of eligible patients not getting mitral valve surgery, U-M study shows
Fewer injection site reactions in patients using Avonex
Patients taking Tysabri report improvement in physical and psychological well-being over time
Mayo Clinic identifies 2 genes as potential therapeutic targets for multiple sclerosis
Instanyl sets new standard in management of breakthrough cancer pain
Migrating birds chill to fatten up
New WHO data underscores global threat of the world's leading child killer
RNA interference found in budding yeasts
Children with fatter midsection at increased risk for cardiovascular disease
UA scientists seek new emphases in Arctic climate change research
50 millionth unique chemical substance recorded in CAS Registry
As ash borer claims more trees, researcher at ISU works for species survival
Tweeting, more than just self expression
Carbon nanotubes could make efficient solar cells
Common mental disorders may be more common than we think
Oil and wildlife don't mix in Ecuador's Eden
Picking quality health care: New study shows a little context makes a big difference
Finding of genetic region controlling cardiovascular sensitivity to anesthetic propofol
Second-hand smoking results in liver disease, study finds
Top wheat experts call for scaling up efforts to combat Ug99 and other wheat rusts
UCLA researchers develop biomarker for rapid relief of major depression
Dividing cells 'feel' their way out of warp
Don't stand by me: When involving an interested party may not be in your best interest
COES professor's 'metamaterials' research lands cover of international journal
Size of fat cells and waist size predict type 2 diabetes in women
MU Engineers Develop Safer, Blast-Resistant Glass
Ground Zero-scale trauma can prompt psychological growth, says UB researcher
Virtual Maps for the Blind
Plastic surgeons should be part of disaster relief planning, response
Evolution coup: Study reveals how plants protect their genes
Heavy-drinking colleges showing no improvements
Sleep helps reduce errors in memory, MSU research suggests
As H1N1 Looms, Study Shows Students Aren't Protecting Themselves
Superscanner helps scientists see into the unknown
Premium info for car drivers
Dandelion rubber
Routine screening for gestational diabetes: IQWiG finds indication of positive effect
Anti-smoking law helps waiters to quit smoking
Graffiti-free historic buildings
Weizmann Institute Scientists Discover A New Protein Partnership That Leads to Pediatric Tumor Regression
No change in the link between deprivation and death since 1900s
Sex talk revelations of the lonely Y chromosome
September 10, 2009
Ketamine reduces suicidality in depressed patients
International conference on endothelin
Endothelin-Related Drugs Benefit Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension
Males May Experience Greater Physical Pain Due To Lower Levels Of A Key Protein, Endothelin
Pandemic flu can infect cells deep in the lungs, says new research
NOAA Locates U.S. Navy Ship Sunk in World War II Battle
Research Matters at the Arizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC): UA Researchers Seek Safer Cystic Fibrosis Test
Scientists discover surprise in Earth's upper atmosphere
UCSB researchers develop drug delivery system using nanoparticles and lasers
Gold Solution for Enhancing Nanocrystal Electrical Conductance
Medicine wheel model for nutrition shows promise for control of type 2 diabetes
New robot travels across the seafloor to monitor the impact of climate change on deep-sea ecosystems
WUSTL research finds individual cells isolated from the biological clock can keep daily time, but are unreliable
Model backs green tea and lemon claim, lessens need to test animals
Cement's basic molecular structure finally decoded
Ancient oceans offer new insight into the origins of animal life
Magnetic Fields Play Larger Role in Star Formation than Previously Thought
Machines can't replicate human image recognition, yet
Michigan Tech Mathematicians Identify Genes Linked to Lou Gehrig's Disease
Scientists Use MicroRNAs to Track Evolutionary History for First Time
U of I scientist: Public policy should promote family mealtimes
Lead in bone associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men
Rebirth of an icon: Hubble's first images since Servicing Mission 4
Four-fifths of businesses foresee problems maintaining operations if H1N1 flu outbreak
Doctors Fear Asking Mentally Ill to Quit Smoking
New NIST publications describe standards for identity credentials and authentication systems
New NIST trace explosives standard slated for homeland security duty
NIST calculations may improve temperature measures for microfluidics
High in sodium: Highly charged tungsten ions may diagnose fusion energy reactors
Graphitic memory techniques advance at Rice
UAB Researchers Find TB-Prevention Therapy Is Cost-Effective Option
Toward a nanomedicine for brain cancer
Getting plants to rid themselves of pesticide residues
Baby boomers' boon? LED light and green tea cream to smooth facial wrinkles
Major clinical study rejects cancer safety fears of most common heartburn treatment
'Dung of the devil' plant roots point to new swine flu drugs
Fermi Large Area Telescope reveals pulsing gamma-ray sources
River flow and temperature limit trout numbers
Largest-ever collection of coins from Bar-Kokhba revolt found
New research confirms potential deadly nature of emerging new monkey malaria species in humans
September 09, 2009
Light at the speed of a bicycle and much more
Work conditions impact parents' food choices
High fruit and vegetable intake positively correlated with antioxidant status, cognitive performance
Worldwide isotope shortage continues to pose significant challenges
JDRF-funded studies show regular CGM use increases diabetes control for all age groups
Making connections the key to overcoming shame
Rice researchers seek better vaccine procedure
MU researcher uses bacteria to make radioactive metals inert
Plants on steroids: Key missing link discovered
Rats Move Toward the Food but Do Not Eat
Overexpressed protein converts noninvasive breast cancer into invasive disease
Electrical circuit runs entirely off power in trees
Team reveals molecular mechanism underlying a form of diabetes
Arctic oil: A boon for nest predators
Undergrad academic performance linked to neural signals
Link between depression, early stages of chronic kidney disease found by researchers
War, genocide 'difficult knowledge' to teach younger students
Better immune defense against anthrax
Vet says owners should exercise with their dogs based on specific needs to prevent obesity
Autoimmune response can induce pancreatic tumor rejection
K-12 education should include engineering
Children with asthma more vulnerable to H1N1 virus
Casting out devils
Pew-commissioned poll finds large majority of Americans want stronger food safety rules
Study predicts 40 percent increase in blindness in Nigeria by 2020
Study finds US prison system falls short in treating drug addiction
Houseplants cut indoor ozone
How do doctors really feel about surrogate decision making?
Community gardens don't impact crime rate
Seizure drug enhances sleep for women with hot flashes
Organic weed control for dandelions
Turfgrass quality measurement improved with GreenSeeker sensor
Study: Parenthood Makes Moms More Liberal, Dads More Conservative
Tornado threat increases as Gulf hurricanes get larger
Composted dairy manure in foliage plant production
Measuring nitrate concentrations in leafy green vegetables
Cell discovery opens new chapter in drug development
New biosensor can detect bacteria instantaneously
Shopping around key to a smaller food bill
Mother knows best
Face processing slows with age
Care-seeking behavior associated with 'upper-GI symptoms'
Disease-causing Escherichia coli: 'I will survive'
Flips, flops and cartwheels
September 08, 2009
Enzyme inhibitor takes an unexpected approach toward blocking cancer-promoting protein
Healthy older brains not significantly smaller than younger brains, new imaging study shows
New vaccine shows promise for COPD patients at risk for pneumonia
'Hygiene hypothesis' challenged
Even in a safety net health system, colorectal cancer screening disparities remain
Contraband cigarettes account for 17 percent of all brands consumed by adolescent smokers
Prevent periodontitis to reduce the risk of head and neck cancer
Key issues for the future of wind energy
Measuring the next successful antennas for in-body health monitoring devices
Environmentally 'green' beer: Munich brewing engineers research energy savings
Researchers identify 1 of the necessary processes in the formation of long-term memory
New genomic model defines microbes by diet -- provides tool for tracking environmental change
UM scientists pinpoint critical molecule to celiac disease, possibly other autoimmune disorders
Half of the fish consumed globally is now raised on farms, study finds
Study of huge numbers of genetic mutations point to oxidative stress as underlying cause
Analysis confirms that nano-related research has strong multidisciplinary roots
Recession? What recession? Unionization up on state, local levels
'Liposuction leftovers' easily converted to IPS cells, Stanford study shows
Small molecule inhibits pathology associated with myotonic dystrophy type 1
Designing probiotics that ambush gut pathogens
Using insects to test for drug safety
Mounting a multi-layered attack on fungal infections
Genomes reveal bacterial lifestyles: Research
Researchers find first evidence of virus in malignant prostate cells
Using microbes for the quick clean up of dirty oil
Rate of teen binge drinking cut more than 1/3 by prevention system
Infections may lead to faster memory loss in Alzheimer's disease
Brain defect implicated in early schizophrenia
Cancer drug may improve memory in Alzheimer's patients
Piece from childhood virus may save soldiers' lives
Researchers find 2 more genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease
Diabetes advance: Researchers find gene that causes resistance to insulin
Scientists discover new genetic variation that contributes to diabetes
Researchers restore missing protein in rare genetic brain disorder
Largest ever Alzheimer's gene study unveils dementia mysteries
Zoo volunteers help explain mysteries of the genome
Making more efficient fuel cells
Making bacteria make useful proteins
Novel bacterial strains clear algal toxins from drinking water
Using waste to recover waste uranium
Building better bone replacements with bacteria
How manuka honey helps fight infection
Fear of insurance rejection deters potentially life saving genetic tests for bowel cancer
Chimpanzees develop specialized tool kits to catch army ants
Smoke no longer found in European hospitals
U of T researchers identify protein
Monkey brains signal the desire to explore
Brown Economists Measure GDP Growth from Outer Space
Environmental effects of cold-climate strawberry farming
She's going back to school but can she read?
For peat's sake: Alternative growing media
Watermelon's hidden killer
Queen's physicist unlocking the mysteries of neighbouring galaxies
Lasers Generate Underwater Sound
Insomnia is bad for the heart
Scientists return from first ever riser drilling operations in seismogenic zone
The first DNA barcodes of commonly traded bushmeat are published
Bringing harmony to electronic waste disposal
MicroRNAs circulating in blood show promise as biomarkers to detect pancreatic cancer
September 04, 2009
Perennial vegetation, an indicator of desertification in Spain
The war against wildlife comes to an end in Southern Europe
Pesticides -- easier detection of pollution and impact in rivers
Safe seed: Researchers yielding good results on food cotton in field
Syracuse University research team discovers switch that causes the body to produce cancerous cells
New research strategy for understanding drug resistance in leukemia
Molecular 'GPS' helps researchers probe processes important in aging and disease
Argonne researchers develop method that aims to stabilize antibodies
Open-source camera could revolutionize digital photography
Organic or local?
Indoor plants found to release volatile organic compounds
Greening university classrooms
Golf course putting greens show their age
Growing green roofs
How to advance scientific literacy
Scientists begin to untangle root cause of Alzheimer's disease
Europe's first farmers replaced their Stone Age hunter-gatherer forerunners
It pays to quit smoking before surgery
Mayo Clinic Researchers Find That Protein Believed to Protect Against Cancer Has a Mr. Hyde Side
Mothers with postpartum depression with suicidal thoughts and their infant interactions
GEN reports on expanding NextGen sequencing applications
People with type 2 diabetes not meeting important nutritional recommendations
XMM-Newton uncovers a celestial Rosetta stone
Nonagenarian researcher petitions FDA to ban trans fats
Study: Popular supplement quercetin does not enhance athletic performance
Optical atomic clock becomes portable
Ancient Connection: Evidence from Summer Digs Points to Shawnee Lookout as Oldest Continuously Occupied Site
Atoms don't dance the 'bose nova'
Was the public health response to swine flu alarmist?
Market based reforms have not harmed equity in the NHS, say researchers
Current national primary care policies for childhood obesity need to be improved
Experts warn over health check brain scans
Large thighs protect against heart disease and early death
World-first swine-flu vaccine trial reveals one dose provides 'strong immune response'
Species diversity helps ASU researchers refine analyses of human gene mutations
Poor money saving linked to general impulsiveness
Test developed at UQ diagnosed Australia's first swine flu victim
The Arctic offers more evidence of human influences on climate change
Scripps research scientists identify genetic cause for type of deafness
September 03, 2009
Hot and cold moves of cyanide and water
UNC study: Insecticide-treated bed nets reduce infant deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo
Potential skin cancer breakthrough tested at Scottsdale Healthcare published today in New England Journal of Medicine
Pew poll: 9 in 10 Iowa voters support more government oversight of food
Secrets of the 4 chambers revealed by reptile hearts
High school football, wrestling athletes suffer highest rate of severe injuries
Avastin dramatically improves response, survival in deadly recurrrent glioblastomas
University of Nevada, Reno researcher uses 100,000 degree heat to study plasma
Evidence that Priming Affiliation Increases Helping Behavior in Infants As Young As 18 Months
Fungal map of mutations key to increasing enzyme production for bioenergy use
Believing is seeing
Buyer beware: Estrogen supplements not as effective as claimed
Research recommends compromise when choosing conservation site
NOAA Report Explains Sea Level Anomaly this Summer along the U.S. Atlantic Coast
University of Georgia researchers show component of mothballs is present in deep-space clouds
New computer models aim to classify, help reduce injury accidents
Researchers design new graphene-based, nano-material with magnetic properties
Deaths from Unintentional Injuries Increase for Many Groups
Canadian research breakthrough holds promise for development of effective cancer therapies
Diesel exhaust is linked to cancer development via new blood vessel growth
A breath of fresh air could improve drug toxicity screening
Chemists reach from the molecular to the real world with creation of 3-D DNA crystals
Scottsdale Healthcare-TGen clinical trial results signal advances against skin cancer
Narrow-band imaging increases specificity of early lung cancer detection
NOAA Scientists Map Fish Habitat and Movements at Gray's Reef Marine Sanctuary
Denitrification, its importance once diluted, may be back on top, Princeton-led team says
New study shows those blinded by brain injury may still 'see'
Boron-based compounds trick a biomedical protein
Patients' pretreatment quality of life can predict overall lung cancer survival
YouTube videos yield clues to brain injury symptom
September 02, 2009
Trash or treasure? Discarded US computers often get a second life
Sustainable fertilizer: Urine and wood ash produce large harvest
Powerful new 'molecular GPS' helps probe aging and disease processes
'NanoPen' may write new chapter in nanotechnology manufacturing
Resident duty-hour reform associated with increased complication rate
Time to tap climate-change-combating potential of the world's ecosystems
Study reveals seismic shift in methods used to track earthquakes
Breakthrough in bubble research at Bath
NGC 4945: The Milky Way's not-so-distant Cousin
Changes to DNA linked to diabetes
Hospital infections cost $1 billion in lost bed days
Humans causing erosion comparable to world's largest rivers and glaciers
Exercise Minimizes Weight Regain By Reducing Appetite, Burning Fat, And Lowering 'Defended' Body Weight
AMP president updates CDC committee on H1N1 testing
Computational Process Zeroes in on Top Genetic Cancer Suspects
UB education expert urges schools to help their students feel more involved
Getting better visualization of joint cartilage through cationic CT contrast agents
Hurricane Jimena Lashing Southern Baja California
Tiny pump means pain relief for big cats
Mayo Clinic Researchers Find Gene That Contributes to Two Different and Common Neurological Movement Disorders
New study compares after-hours and daytime surgery success rates
Inflammatory disease treatments will improve through the use of lipidomics
PET/CT scans may help detect recurring prostate cancer earlier
Green production guidelines give 'road map' for new administration
Waist-hip ratio better than BMI for gauging obesity in elderly
Map characterizes active lakes below Antarctic ice
Satellites and submarines give the skinny on sea ice thickness
Researchers induce HIV-neutralizing antibodies that recognize HIV-1 envelope protein, lipids
Hydrogen Storage Gets New Hope
Wrestling with bighorn sheep
Scientists say climate change mitigation strategies ignore carbon cycling processes of inland waters
Researchers link inflammatory diseases to increased cardiovascular risk
'Eatin' (not so) good in the neighborhood'
Laser pulses control single electrons in complex molecules
Breast cancer: Risk increases for smokers and overweight women
Study in NEJM: New therapy prevents heart failure
Precise Radio-Telescope Measurements Advance Frontier Gravitational Physics
Promising new target emerges for autoimmune diseases
Researchers examine mechanisms that help cancer cells proliferate
Prodrug could help curb skin toxicity related to EGFR-inhibiting cancer drugs
Health experts offer action steps local governments can use to cut childhood obesity rates
New iPhone app 'Outbreaks Near Me' locates H1N1 (swine flu), infectious diseases
September 01, 2009
Biotransformed blueberry juice fights fat and diabetes
Promise of nanodiamonds for safer gene therapy
Daylight-saving time leads to less sleep, more injuries on the job
Over time, an invasive plant loses its toxic edge
Dog's place and date of birth identified
High school put-downs make it hard for students to learn, study says
Patient Perception Is Vital When Reporting Medical Errors
Expanded insurance benefits break down barriers to hospice care, according to new study
Studies in animals suggest 2009 H1N1 virus may have biological advantage over seasonal influenza
Increasing residential and employment density could mean reductions in vehicle travel, fuel use and CO2 emissions
New information about how fat increases blood pressure could help identify those at risk
Why don't brain tumors respond to medication?
H1N1 Pandemic Virus Does Not Mutate Into 'Superbug' in UMd. Lab Study
Carnegie Institution
Is Tetris good for the brain?
Time to lift the geoengineering taboo
Internet complicates doctor-patient relationships
Results from the European CRT survey
Irbesartan reduces heart failure in patients with quivering heart
Results from the Kyoto heart study
GERD negatively impacts sleep quality, results in considerable economic burden
Men experience sexual dysfunction during hepatitis C therapy
Patient-doctor communication with patients who have high blood pressure is worse for blacks than for whites, study finds
Impact of positive parenting can last for generations
Telemonitoring: A bridge to personalized medicine
Syncope and implantable loop recorders: Good value for money?
Atrial fibrillation: Drugs or ablation?
Stent for life initiative
The benefits of reperfusion therapy
Pre-hospital organization: The first links in the chain of survival for heart attack patients
Weight-loss surgery can break a family's cycle of obesity
Exercise alone shown to improve insulin sensitivity in obese sedentary adolescents
Safety, efficacy of corneal transplant procedure confirmed; an antibiotic can cause double vision
National guideline released for the treatment of hoarseness
Gene signal GS-101 data shows safe and effective inhibition of ophthalmic blood vessel growth
Chemotherapy for breast cancer is associated with disruption of sleep-wake rhythm in women
Scientists from University of Hawaii at Manoa find genetic marker
Parents play key role in whether teen tobacco use becomes a daily habit
Child's play may revolutionize video gaming, police work
University of Hawaii at Manoa oceanographers examine mercury levels of pelagic fish in Hawaii
Carbon monoxide linked to heart problems in elderly
Breast cancer intervention reduces depression, inflammation
New asthma predictors needed to determine future risk in certain patients
Children are not the only ones in the game when it comes to sports
Researchers identify protein-telomere interactions that could be key in treating cancer
Gene mutation responsible for premature skin aging disease identified
Human impacts and environmental factors are changing the northwest Atlantic ecosystem
Platinum nanocatalyst could aid drugmakers
Yerkes researchers show early life nurturing impacts later life relationships
Shifting baselines confound river restoration
Workplace bullying is associated with sleep disturbances
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