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for the Week of February 20 to February 27, 2011
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Posted 2011-02-26:
- Transgenic fungi may be able to combat malaria and other bug-borne diseases
- New technology pinpoints genetic differences between cancer and non-cancer patients
- Coral 'network' can protect Asia-Pacific fish stocks, study suggests
- Bone drug zoledronic acid may help prevent spread of early lung cancer
- Etched quantum dots shape up as single photon emitters
- Making the 'irrelevant' relevant to understand memory and aging
- Atomic antennas transmit quantum information across a microchip
- Nanotechnology may lead to new treatment of liver cancer
- Tweeting teenage songbirds reveal impact of social cues on learning
- Model for managing asthma in preschoolers leads to dramatic drop in ER visits and hospitalizations
- New way to design metal nanoparticle catalysts
- Happy children make happy adults
Posted 2011-02-26:
- New form of sulfur discovered in geological fluids
- Targeting T cells effectively blocks multiple sclerosis in mice
- Bamiyan Buddhas once glowed in red, white and blue
- Scientists find a new way insulin-producing cells die
- Rare, unique seeds arrive at Svalbard Vault, as crises threaten world crop collections
- Staring contests are automatic: People lock eyes to establish dominance
- Newborn heart muscle can grow back by itself, study shows
- Low vitamin D levels linked to allergies in kids
- Simpler way of making proteins could lead to new nanomedicine agents
- HIV makes protein that may help virus's resurgence
- Much of Mississippi River sediment comes from stream bank collapse, rather than field runoff
- Redesign of US donor-liver network could boost transplants by several hundred per year
- Solar experts detect waves in giant magnetic holes the size of the UK
- Obesity and diabetes are a downside of human evolution, research suggests
- Links between longer ragweed season and climate change confirmed
- New long-acting local anesthetic derived from algae effectively blocks pain in surgical patients
- Global red fire ant invasions traced to southern US
- Gas rich galaxies confirm prediction of modified gravity theory
- Multiple childbirth linked to increased risk of rare, aggressive 'triple-negative' breast cancer
- Chemical compounds in trees can fight deadly staph infections in humans
- Maternal fructose intake impacts female and male fetuses differently
- Ocean currents cause microbes to filter light
- Stereotypes can deter consumer purchases
- Premature aging replicated in the lab
- Menopausal hot flashes may be a good sign for heart
- New bird to science emphasizes the critical need to conserve the remaining dry forests of Madagascar
- Fatty liver may herald impending Type 2 diabetes
- Producing clean water in an emergency
- Increased contraceptive supply linked to fewer unintended pregnancies
- Nerve bundles in visual cortex of the brain in blind people may process sense of touch
- Change in PSA level does not predict prostate cancer, study finds
- Homoplasy: A good thread to pull to understand the evolutionary ball of yarn
- Prevalence of bunions increases with age; more common in women
- Cod fish with mini-thermometers
- Analysis shows which people most likely found incompetent to stand trial
- Migrating cells flow like glass: Research advances understanding of wound healing, cancer metastasis, and embryonic development
- Cell pathway key to insulin resistance in Type 2 diabetes illuminated
- Semporna area on island of Borneo, Malaysia, may have richest marine biodiversity in the world
- Protein could be new target to reduce damage after heart attack
- Catalogue of sustainable design resources developed
- Designing a city for safe protests
- Most doctors do not know guidelines well, German study finds
Posted 2011-02-25:
- Ancient catastrophic drought leads to question: How severe can climate change become?
- Rare HIV-positive individuals shed light on how body could effectively handle infection
- Just like cars, developmental genes have more than one way to stop
- Gene expression to distinguish metastasizing from non-metastasizing head and neck cancers
- Metallic molecules to nanotubes: Ruthenium complexes dissolve nanotubes, add functionality
- Language patterns are roller-coaster ride during childhood development
- Planet formation in action? Astronomers may have found first object clearing its path in natal disc surrounding a young star
- Alzheimer's disease may be easily misdiagnosed
- How nature's patterns form
- Whole fresh blood for transfusions may have a longer shelf life than now assumed
- Green chemistry offers route towards zero-waste production
- Is dairy colostrum the key to Olympic success?
- Discovery of oldest northern North American human remains provides new insights into Ice-Age culture
- Probiotic identified to treat ulcers
- Serotonin plays role in many autism cases, studies confirm
- New method powerfully boosts efficiency of RNA interference (RNAi) in shutting down genes
- Another spring of major flooding likely in North Central United States, NOAA predicts
- Most 'locked-in syndrome' patients say they are happy
- New stretchable solar cells will power artificial electronic 'super skin'
- Entire T-cell receptor repertoire sequenced revealing extensive and unshared diversity
- Bedside ultrasound becomes a reality
- Needle-in-a-haystack search identifies potential brain disease drug
- Quantum simulator becomes accessible to the world
- New clue to the genetics of bipolar disorder: Piccolo
- Oscillating 'plug' of magma causes tremors that forecast volcanic eruptions
- Hyperactive nerve cells may contribute to depression
- Gaze-following abilities in wolves
- New finding in ribosome signaling may lead to improved antibiotics
- New transmission concept for wind turbines: Higher energy yield with torque vectoring gears
- How metaphors shape the debate about crime fighting
- Quantum hot potato: Researchers entice two atoms to swap smallest energy units
- Steroids to treat asthma: How safe are they?
- New high-performance lithium-ion battery 'top candidate' for electric cars
- Gender does not play a role in risk of death from heart attack, study suggests
- Launching balloons in Antarctica
- Link between unhealthy behaviors and socioeconomic status differs between countries
- Virus-mimicking nanoparticles can stimulate long-lasting immunity
- New vaccine technology protects mice from hepatitis C virus
- High vitamin-D bread could help solve widespread insufficiency problem
- Higher levels of compound in blood associated with lower risk of respiratory disease
- A semantic sommelier: Wine application highlights the power of Web 3.0
- Secret society connecting through the Internet feeds eating disorders, researchers say
- Microbes help children breathe easily? Bacteria and fungi may offer protection against asthma, study suggests
- New biological pathway identified for post-traumatic stress disorder
- Learn to the rhythm: Nerve cells acting as metronomes are necessary for certain memory processes
- Vitamin E may increase or decrease the risk of pneumonia, depending on smoking and exercise
- UV-transparent coating for image sensors
- Higher levels of social activity decrease the risk of developing disability in old age
- What should be the US role in cybersecurity and cyber-spying?
- Versatile Ultra-low Power Biomedical Signal Processor
- Innovative SAW-less reconfigurable transceiver developed
Posted 2011-02-24:
- New England, Mid-Atlantic beaches eroding, losing 1. 6 feet per year on average
- Spinal fluid proteins distinguish Lyme disease from chronic fatigue syndrome
- Polygamy hurt 19th century Mormon wives' evolutionary fitness, scientists say
- New marker for heart disease identified in study of firefighters
- 3-D structure required for function of some vital cell transporters resolved
- For a better workday, smile like you mean it
- Scientists create illusion of having three arms
- Lasers ID deadly skin cancer better than doctors
- Bacteria living on old-growth trees
- Protein fuels inflammation in pancreatic and breast tumors
- Paper archives reveal pollution's history
- People with low self-esteem show more signs of prejudice
- Bizarre friction-free 'superfluid' found in neutron star's core
- Schizophrenia gene mutation found; Target for new drugs
- Pump that bacteria use to resist drugs described
- Pathway transforms normal cells into aggressive tumors
- 3-D nanoparticle in atomic resolution
- Are we more -- or less -- moral than we think?
- 'Thunder-thighs' dinosaur discovered: Brontomerus may have used powerful thigh muscles to kick predators
- Vaccine made with synthetic gene protects against deadly pneumonia
- 'Fingerprints' match molecular simulations with reality
- Patients with COPD have higher risk of shingles, study finds
- 6,000-year climate record suggests longer droughts, drier climate for Pacific Northwest
- Babies and toddlers can suffer mental illness, seldom get treatment
- Cell phone use may have effect on brain activity, but health consequences unknown
- Blood test may find markers of bladder cancer risk
- Toward computers that fit on a pen tip: New technologies usher in the millimeter-scale computing era
- Protective strategy shields primate ovaries from radiation-therapy-induced damage
- Organic vs. conventional farming: No clear answers from nitrogen fixing bacteria counts
- Speaking foreign languages may help protect your memory
- MIT engineers design new nanoparticle that could lead to vaccines for HIV, malaria, other diseases
- Use of nitrates may increase bone strength
- New report lists 25 most endangered turtle species; Some turtle species number less than 5 individuals
- Drinking alcohol in moderation protects against heart disease, meta-analysis finds
- New marine mollusk -- oldest in its genus -- discovered in Iberian Peninsula
- Using EEGs to diagnose autism spectrum disorders in infants: Machine-learning system finds differences in brain connectivity
- Huntington's disease advance: Overactive protein triggers a chain reaction that causes brain nerve cells to die
- Texas leafcutter ants aided, but also limited, by cold-tolerant fungus crops, research shows
- Cancer-causing virus exploits key cell-survival proteins
- Liquid metal key to simpler creation of electrodes for microfluidic devices
- 'Climategate' undermined belief in global warming among many TV meteorologists, study shows
- Roots of the solar system: Astronomers observe planets in the making
- Immune system: What do natural (born) killers really do?
- Old folk remedy revived: How tansy may be a treatment for herpes
- Proteins find their way with address label and guide
- Transitioning to organic farming
- National anti-drug campaign in US succeeds in lowering marijuana use, study suggests
- Americans and Canadians get different drug information online
- Review highlights need for more education and guidance on complementary and alternative medicine use in midwifery
Posted 2011-02-23:
- Even in a crowd, individuals remain unique, rodent vocalization study finds
- Screening mammograms catch second breast cancers early, study finds
- Cold winters mean more pollution, Swedish study suggests
- Long-term use of osteoporosis medication associated with increased risk of atypical fractures
- Satellite to examine how sun's brightness impacts climate change
- Stresses of unemployed spouse can hurt job performance of other spouse, says study
- Brains of blind people reading in Braille show activity in same area that lights up when sighted readers read
- Compound used to block cholesterol could also kill breast cancer cells, study suggests
- Researchers map out ice sheets shrinking during Ice Age
- Erg gene key to blood stem cell 'self-renewal'
- Drinking water: Nanomembranes could filter bacteria
- Gender gap: Selection bias snubs scholarly achievements of female scientists, study suggests
- Earth's core rotation faster than rest of the planet, but slower than previously believed
- Nanoparticles increase survival after blood loss, study suggests
- First identification of endocrine disruptors in algae blooms
- Antibody-directed chemotherapy offers improved survival for some leukemia patients
- New Zealand earthquake damage illustrates risks posed by shallow crustal faults
- Crying baby draws blunted response in depressed mom's brain
- T. rex more hyena than lion: Tyrannosaurus rex was opportunistic feeder, not top predator, paleontologists say
- Unraveling how prion proteins move along axons in the brain
- What a rat can tell us about touch
- Increasing triglyceride levels linked to greater stroke risk; Study finds higher cholesterol levels only increase risk of stroke in men
- World's smallest magnetic field sensor: Researchers explore using organic molecules as electronic components
- Simple spit and blood tests might detect burnout before it happens
- Plankton key to origin of Earth's first breathable atmosphere
- High cholesterol and blood pressure in middle age tied to early memory problems
- How disordered proteins spread from cell to cell, potentially spreading disease
- Reprogrammed stem cells hit a roadblock: Reprogramming cells leads to genomic aberrations
- Pollution with antibiotics leads to resistant bacteria, scientists find
- When fingers start tapping, the music must be striking a chord
- Brown tide culprit sequenced: Genome of the first of algal bloom species
- Cancer-related pathways reveal potential treatment target for congenital heart disease
- Waiter, there's metal in my moon water
- Bone-anchored hearing aids appear beneficial for hearing-impaired children
- Dry copper kills bacteria on contact
- Who can drive after a stroke? Tests can help decide
- Carbon sink at South Pole has grown recently, historical collections reveal
- Careful cleaning of children's skin wounds key to healing, regardless of antibiotic choice
- Antifungal compound found on tropical seaweed has promising antimalarial properties
- Hearing impairment common, perhaps preventable, chronic disease among middle-aged adults
- Practice more important than child's age in learning to use computer mouse
- Poor park planning drives kids indoors
- Engineering atomic interfaces for new electronics
- Gastric bypass surgery associated with improved health outcomes, studies find
- Climate and aerosols: NASA's Glory satellite promises new view of perplexing particles
- Surgery sooner rather than later better for children with perforated appendicitis
- Climate change affecting food safety
- Famed neurosurgeon's century-old notes reveal 'modern' style admission of medical error
- Struggling to follow doctor's orders: Paid caregivers may lack the skills to take on health-related tasks in senior's homes
- Capacity of developing country NRAs key to accelerated introduction of upcoming dengue vaccines
- New face of sleeping sickness epidemiology highlights need for new tools
- E-health must be a priority, Canadian researchers say; System would bolster chronic disease management and improve access to care
- Anti-clotting agent does not improve outcomes of patients with severe pneumonia, study suggests
- Racial and ethnic minority adolescents less likely to receive treatment for major depression, study finds
- Healthcare disparities seen in epilepsy patients with low socioeconomic status
Posted 2011-02-22:
- Plants cloned as seeds: Hybrids that breed true would be major advance for crop plants
- Statins may prevent diabetic-related blindness, study suggests
- Brain-machine interfaces make gains by learning about their users, letting them rest, and allowing for multitasking
- Enzyme helps prepare lung tissue for metastatic development
- Better way to diagnose pneumonia
- Gorillas go green: Apes shed pounds while doubling calories on leafy diet, researcher finds
- Scientists steer car with the power of thought
- Using amphetamines may increase risk of Parkinson's disease, study suggests
- Advanced NASA instrument gets close-up on Mars rocks
- New model for probing antidepressant actions
- The world’s oldest water?
- Juggling languages can build better brains
- Can WISE find the hypothetical 'Tyche' planet at edge of our solar system?
- How absent reoviruses kill cancer
- Plants that can move inspire new adaptive structures
- Inexpensive rinsing effective at reducing post-op infection following joint replacement surgery
- New technology for cheaper, more efficient solar cells
- Emotional response may predict how the body responds to stress
- Manipulating molecules for a new breed of electronics
- Floating spores kill malaria mosquito larvae
- Testing the limits of where humans can live
- Common hip disorder can cause sports hernia
- Spent nuclear fuel is anything but waste
- Callous-unemotional traits, conduct problems in children can lead to antisocial behavior in pre-teens
- Trichinosis parasite gets DNA decoded
- Personalized medicine comes within reach
- Groundbreaking technology will revolutionize blood pressure measurement
- Large study of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair reveals some surprises
- New assessment of black carbon and tropospheric ozone's role in climate change
- Look after your brain
- Study shows tobacco retail proximity to schools
- Pollution tax rebates little help for low-income workers, study finds
- Influence of skin cancer on quality of life appears more substantial for women
- Patient education helps earlier detection of skin lesions after kidney transplant
- Common congenital defect a prickly problem for the kidney
- Sustainability solutions need the power of networks
Posted 2011-02-21:
- Physicists build bigger 'bottles' of antimatter to unlock nature's secrets
- Stretching before a run does not necessarily prevent injury, study finds
- Why innocent suspects may confess to a crime
- Role of helmets in reducing skull fractures incurred by children in skiing and snowboarding accidents
- Mimicking photosynthesis path to solar-derived hydrogen fuel
- US will no longer dominate science and research, expert predicts
- Continent-wide telescope extends cosmic 'yardstick' three times farther into universe
- Universal flu vaccine study yields success in mice
- Cassini to sample magnetic environment around Saturn's moon Titan
- Anti-aging hormone Klotho may prevent complications in chronic kidney disease, research suggests
- Storm-chasing weather radar used to track bat populations
- Infants raised in bilingual environments can distinguish unfamiliar languages
- New high-resolution method for imaging below the skin using a liquid lens
- Deep brain stimulation helps severe OCD, but pioneer advises caution
- Climate projections show human health impacts possible within 30 years: Potential increases in waterborne toxins and microbes
- Only one person out of over 1,900 met AHA's definition of ideal heart health, study finds
- Frequent, severe fires turn Alaskan forests into a carbon production line
- Depression symptoms increase over time for addiction-prone women
- Geographer calls for complexity in sustainability science models
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