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Sunday, February 5, 2012
Genetic variant increases risk of common type stroke, Wellcome Trust, Posted 10:18:09 AM PT
UBC researchers discover key to immune cell's 'internal guidance' system, University of British Columbia, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Chemists develop faster, more efficient protein labeling, North Carolina State University, Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
Steroids control gas exchange in plants, Carnegie Institution, Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Healthy People Co. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Specific Lots of the Dietary Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PT
Nest Collective Voluntarily Recalls Select Revolution Foods Jammy Sammy - Strawberry Jam & Peanut Butter Snack Size Sandwich Bars Due to a Labeling Error (Undec, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PT
Friday, February 3, 2012
California Firm Recalls Prepared Sandwiches that Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 PM PT
Greencore, USA – Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT
Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk., Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT
Whole exome sequencing identifies cause of metabolic disease, Emory University, Posted 1:17:23 PM PT
Why 2 new studies represent important breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research, AHAF-American Health Assistance Foundation, Posted 1:17:22 PM PT
Nerve disorder does not recur after later vaccines: study, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT
Discovery of extremely long-lived proteins may provide insight into cell aging, Salk Institute, Posted 11:19:12 AM PT
Dieting with the denomination, determination, SAGE Publications, Posted 11:19:10 AM PT
Study published in Neuro-Oncology shows brain tumor eradication and prolonged survival, Canale Communications, Posted 11:17:16 AM PT
Roseanne Barr Wants Green Party Presidential Nomination, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PT
Pedinol Pharmacal Inc. Announces Health Advisory for Gris-PEG (griseofulvin ultramicrosize) 125mg and 250mg, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PT
Coughing and other respiratory symptoms improve within weeks of smoking cessation, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 10:20:25 AM PT
In sub-Saharan Africa, a shorter walk to water saves lives, Stanford School of Engineering, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could reduce the risk of colon cancer, Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press), Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center offers new hope for deadly brain tumor, University of California - San Diego, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Schooling protects fleeing children from disease, University of Copenhagen, Posted 9:20:22 AM PT
Lower levels of sunlight link to allergy and eczema, The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Posted 8:19:10 AM PT
Castaway lizards offer new look at evolutionary processes, National Science Foundation, Posted 8:18:11 AM PT
Gene related to fat preferences in humans found, Penn State, Posted 8:18:11 AM PT
Vitamin D deficiency in geriatric patients, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 8:18:11 AM PT
Global extinction: Gradual doom is just as bad as abrupt, University of Cincinnati, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Soy isoflavone supplements did not provide breast cancer protections, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Making sense of addiction terminology, SAGE Publications, Posted 7:20:12 AM PT
Parasites or not? Transposable elements in fruit flies, University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna, Posted 7:18:07 AM PT
Collective action, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
A battle of the vampires, 20 million years ago?, Oregon State University, Posted 6:17:20 AM PT
New technology to tackle treatment-resistant cancers, Institute of Physics, Posted 6:17:16 AM PT
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Breastfeeding and lung function at school age: Does maternal asthma modify the effect?, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:19:10 PM PT
New procedure repairs severed nerves in minutes, restoring limb use in days or weeks, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:18 PM PT
Allison’s Gourmet Kitchens Recalls Prepared Salads that Contain Hard Cooked Eggs Due to Potential Health Risk., Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 PM PT
Malaria kills nearly twice as many people than previously thought, but deaths declining rapidly, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
How to tell apart the forgetful from those at risk of Alzheimer's disease, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Scripps research scientists demonstrate effective new 'biopsy in a blood test' to detect cancer, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 4:17:14 PM PT
Bedford Laboratories Issues A Voluntary Nationwide Patient Level Recall Of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, LOT 1877093, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:02 PM PT
Wegmans Recalls Various Prepared Foods That Contain Hard-Cooked Eggs Produced by Michael Foods, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT
Weightlessness weighs heavy on genes – a fly's perspective, BioMed Central, Posted 2:17:22 PM PT
New RNA-based therapeutic strategies for controlling gene expression, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Football findings suggest concussions caused by series of hits, Purdue University, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Combination drug therapy urged to battle lung cancer, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Predicting system crashes in nature and society, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT
Diabetes rates vary widely in developing countries, 1 in 10 cases untreated, Drexel University, Posted 1:18:12 PM PT
Triglyceride levels predict stroke risk in postmenopausal women, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 1:18:09 PM PT
Scientists coax shy microorganisms to stand out in a crowd, University of Washington, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
A zap of cold plasma reduces harmful bacteria on raw chicken in Drexel study, Drexel University, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
S&M USA Enterprise Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Zhang Zhou Brand Tremella, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT
Graphene electronics moves into a third dimension, University of Manchester, Posted 12:19:02 PM PT
New research confirms need for lung cancer testing, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 12:17:14 PM PT
Updated News Release With Corrected Lot Numbers: Advanced Animal Nutrition Recalls Dog Power Dry Dog Food, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT
Male and female behavior deconstructed, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 11:18:10 AM PT
Juvenile predation preventing Steller sea lion recovery, HOME, Posted 11:17:23 AM PT
Castaway lizards provide insight into elusive evolutionary process, University of Rhode Island, Posted 11:17:22 AM PT
Hurricane gave researchers a rare opportunity to study evolution, University of California - Davis, Posted 11:17:22 AM PT
Bouquet bargains, National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), Posted 11:17:17 AM PT
Best management practices for invasive crane flies in northeastern United States sod production, Entomological Society of America, Posted 11:17:17 AM PT
Untangling the mysteries of Alzheimer's, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 10:18:18 AM PT
Balancing oxaliplatin dose with neurological side effects in metastatic colon cancer, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 10:17:43 AM PT
Treasure trove of wildlife found in Peru park, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 10:17:30 AM PT
W & C International Import Inc. Issues An Alert On Un-Eviscerated "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PT
W & C International Import Inc. Issues an Alert on Un-eviscerated “Rely� Sardine Anchovies, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PT
Autism redefined: Yale researchers study impact of proposed diagnostic criteria, HOME, Posted 9:19:10 AM PT
DNA test that identifies Down syndrome in pregnancy can also detect trisomy 18 and trisomy 13, Women & Infants Hospital, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
Southampton research shows early bone growth linked to bone density in later life, University of Southampton, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
Being confined to bed…, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
Gene regulator in brain's executive hub tracked across lifespan -- NIH study, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 9:17:26 AM PT
'Goldilocks' gene could determine best treatment for TB patients, King's College London, Posted 9:17:26 AM PT
Sex-specific behaviors traced to hormone-controlled genes in the brain, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:26 AM PT
Identical twins reveal mechanisms behind aging, Uppsala University, Posted 9:17:26 AM PT
Lecture or listen: When patients waver on meds, Brown University, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Elevated glucose associated with undetected heart damage, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
NIH study uncovers probable mechanism underlying resveratrol activity, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Studying butterfly flight to help build bug-size flying robots, Johns Hopkins University, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Investigational urine test can predict high-risk prostate cancer in men who chose 'watchful waiting', Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
A new screening method for prostate cancer, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Sanford-Burnham researchers find molecular switch that allows melanoma to resist therapy, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Plant power: The ultimate way to 'go green'?, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:04 AM PT
Rituximab possible treatment option for patients with primary biliary cirrhosis, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:20:16 AM PT
Coffee consumption reduces fibrosis risk in those with fatty liver disease, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:19:09 AM PT
Rearranging the cell's skeleton, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 8:17:21 AM PT
Understanding how bacteria come back from the dead, Norwich BioScience Institutes, Posted 8:17:05 AM PT
New investment aims to establish the UK as a global graphene research hub, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Posted 7:19:03 AM PT
Potential new treatment identified for leishmaniasis, University of Dundee, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
UT biosolar breakthrough promises cheap, easy green electricity, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Using plants to silence insect genes in a high-throughput manner, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Human immune cells react sensitively to 'stress', Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz, Posted 7:17:04 AM PT
Saint Louis University doctors aim to dispel myths about vaccines, Saint Louis University, Posted 6:20:17 AM PT
A silver bullet to beat cancer?, University of Leeds, Posted 6:20:17 AM PT
NIAID scientists consider 200 years of infectious diseases, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Heat and cold damage corals in their own ways, Scripps study shows, University of California - San Diego, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Intermittent exercise improves blood glucose control for diabetics, The Endocrine Society, Posted 4:18:09 AM PT
Heart failure linked to thinner bones and fractures, The Endocrine Society, Posted 4:18:09 AM PT
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Study flags over-reliance on computer tests in return-to-plan decisions after concussion, Indiana University, Posted 9:20:21 PM PT
Better NHS services reduce suicide rates, University of Manchester, Posted 4:20:21 PM PT
Research into possible Woodchester wild cat finds no cat DNA on deer, University of Warwick, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Seasonal changes may influence the efficacy of vaccination against diabetes, Linköping University, Posted 2:19:12 PM PT
Study shows Alzheimer's disease may spread by ‘jumping’ from 1 brain region to another, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
Same genes linked to early- and late-onset Alzheimer's, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 2:18:09 PM PT
New map pinpoints areas of highest human risk for lyme disease in eastern United States, Burness Communications, Posted 2:17:23 PM PT
Extended synaptic development may explain our cognitive edge over other primates, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 2:17:23 PM PT
Rutgers scientists pinpoint genetic connection to traumatic experience, Rutgers University, Posted 2:17:22 PM PT
Circular RNAs more common than previously thought, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Do menu 'sweet spots' really exist?, San Francisco State University, Posted 2:17:05 PM PT
Seagrass meadow found to be composed of extremely old, large organisms, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:05 PM PT
Eating behavior influenced by dining partners, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:05 PM PT
Michael Foods Recalls Hard-Cooked Eggs Packed In Brine Sold In 10- And 25-Pound Pails Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PT
Many children with liver transplants from parents can safely stop using anti-rejection drugs, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:20:13 PM PT
Study of Alzheimer's-related protein in healthy adults may shed light on earliest signs of disease, University of Texas at Dallas, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Marker for Alzheimer's disease may affect mental function even in healthy adults, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Are nuisance jellyfish really taking over the world's oceans?, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Posted 1:18:10 PM PT
Massage is promising for muscle recovery, McMaster University, Posted 1:17:21 PM PT
IPM decreased pesticide use in University of Florida housing, Entomological Society of America, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Prolific plant hunters provide insight in strategy for collecting undiscovered plant species, Missouri Botanical Garden, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Study finds southern Indian Ocean humpbacks singing different tunes, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 12:17:27 PM PT
Vigorous exercise linked to gene activity in prostate, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 12:17:20 PM PT
Global experts question claims about jellyfish populations, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Yellow-cedar are dying in Alaska: Scientists now know why, USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Research Station, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Sleep deprivation tied to increased nighttime urination in preadolescence, American Physiological Society, Posted 11:20:21 AM PT
Self-assembling nanorods: Berkeley Lab researchers obtain 1-, 2- and 3-D nanorod arrays and networks, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 11:19:04 AM PT
Need an excuse to get a massage? Study shows it reduces inflammation following strenuous exercise, Buck Institute for Age Research, Posted 11:17:26 AM PT
Protein structures give disease clues, University of California - Davis, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
TGen-NAU professor leads national panel in precedent-setting policy published in Science and Nature, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
New technology allows scientists to watch cancer cells in action at unprecedented resolution, Virginia Tech, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
Bacterial plasmids -- the freeloading and the heavy-lifters -- balance the high price of disease, Indiana University, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
For stroke prevention, large medical centers may have the edge, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 10:20:26 AM PT
Nano-oils keep their cool, Rice University, Posted 10:19:03 AM PT
Societal control of sugar essential to ease public health burden, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 10:18:09 AM PT
Transgene insects: Scientists call for more open data, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 10:18:08 AM PT
'Life and activity monitor' provides portable, constant recording of vital signs, Oregon State University, Posted 10:17:27 AM PT
Chaos in the cell's command center, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
A spider web's strength lies in more than its silk, National Science Foundation, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Genome Research publishes special issue: Cancer Genomics, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Assessing the value of BMI screening and surveillance in schools, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 9:20:20 AM PT
Wireless power could revolutionize highway transportation, Stanford researchers say, Stanford University, Posted 9:20:17 AM PT
Study reveals new wrinkle in growing US health gap, Ohio State University, Posted 9:19:10 AM PT
Impoverished schools, parent education key factors in student weight, Penn State, Posted 9:19:02 AM PT
MIT: Stem cells could drive hepatitis research forward, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
Blood test accurately distinguishes depressed patients from healthy controls, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Feb. 1, 2012, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
A thought-provoking new therapeutic target for brain cancer?, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
Forensic research extends detection of cyanide poisoning, Sam Houston State University, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
Dyslexia-linked genetic variant decreases midline crossing of auditory pathways, Aalto University, Posted 8:18:11 AM PT
Stents and surgery for blocked neck arteries are neck-and-neck as lasting stroke prevention, University of Maryland Medical Center, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Just another pretty face: Dartmouth professor investigates neural basis of prosopagnosia, Dartmouth College, Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Prostate cancer risk halved for subfertile men, Lund University, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT
Potatoes lower blood pressure in people with obesity and hypertension without increasing weight, American Chemical Society, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT
Road runoff spurring spotted salamander evolution, Yale University, Posted 8:17:03 AM PT
FDA and industry reach agreement in principle on medical device user fees, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 AM PT
Mumbai hospital review highlights challenges posed by a major terrorist attack, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:20:19 AM PT
When the isolated lung runs out of air, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 7:20:19 AM PT
Why the brain is more reluctant to function as we age, University of Bristol, Posted 7:18:09 AM PT
Insulin resistance linked to brain health in elderly, Uppsala University, Posted 7:18:09 AM PT
Poor neighborhoods suffer higher incidence of arthritis, University of Melbourne, Posted 7:18:09 AM PT
Singapore scientists lead in 3D mapping of human genome to help understand human diseases, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
A step closer to understanding, averting drug resistance, Brandeis University, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Sandia tool determines value of solar photovoltaic power systems, DOE/Sandia National Laboratories, Posted 6:20:19 AM PT
How antipsychotic medications cause metabolic side effects such as obesity and diabetes, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Posted 6:19:10 AM PT
Fungi-filled forests are critical for endangered orchids, HOME, Posted 4:17:18 AM PT
Warning of unrest, new study shows millions risk losing lands in Africa, Burness Communications, Posted 3:17:03 AM PT
First plants caused ice ages, University of Exeter, Posted 2:17:03 AM PT
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Australia culls ducks in bid to stop bird flu outbreak, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PT
Large hospital successfully implements CPOE system with clinical decision support for radiology, American College of Radiology, Posted 9:19:13 PM PT
2012 adult immunization schedule broadens recommendations for HPV and hepatitis B vaccinations, American College of Physicians, Posted 9:19:11 PM PT
Decaffeinated coffee preserves memory function by improving brain energy metabolism, The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
MSK ultrasound volume increase higher among non-radiologists, study suggests, American College of Radiology, Posted 9:17:22 PM PT
Surgical breast biopsy not overused, study suggests, American College of Radiology, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
President Global Corporation Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 PM PT
Pfizer Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Lo/Ovral-28 and Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets Due to Possibility of Inexact Tablet Counts or Out of Seque, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 PM PT
Heart failure is associated with loss of brain cells and a decline in mental processes, European Society of Cardiology, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Testosterone makes us less cooperative and more egocentric, study finds, Wellcome Trust, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Weightlessness weighs heavy on genes – a fly's perspective, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:16 PM PT
Honey could be effective at treating and preventing wound infections, Society for General Microbiology, Posted 4:17:04 PM PT
FDA approves Gleevec for expanded use in patients with rare gastrointestinal cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT
Gemini Food Corporation and Tong Enterprises Announces Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers Recall For Undeclared Egg, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT
How Sweet It Is Fudge and Candy Company, East Lansing, Michigan, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Products "Peanut Butter Buckeye" and “Peanu, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT
Research from the 2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium highlights new treatments, compares existing therapies for prostate cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Posted 3:17:16 PM PT
New drug extends survival in patients with drug-resistant prostate cancer, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Posted 3:17:16 PM PT
PLoS Medicine editors highlight mismatch between global burden of ill-health and published research, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:20:22 PM PT
Lung transplant system often skips over those most in need, University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 2:19:10 PM PT
How health systems factors affect access to psychotropic medicines, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:10 PM PT
Commercial electronic prescribing systems can reduce medication errors in hospital patients, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:10 PM PT
Targeting malaria hotspots key to reducing transmission, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:16 PM PT
New species of ancient crocodile discovered, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 2:17:21 PM PT
Gene mutation in autism found to cause hyperconnectivity in brain's hearing center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 2:17:21 PM PT
Boston University researchers develop novel drug delivery system, Boston University College of Engineering, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Scientists decode brain waves to eavesdrop on what we hear, University of California - Berkeley, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Emergency departments' quality evaluation requires hospital-wide effort, Case Western Reserve University, Posted 1:19:10 PM PT
Study examines hospital compliance with proposed emergency department performance measures, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:10 PM PT
Does Borna disease virus cause mental illness?, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Risks of pregnancy via egg donation similar for women over age 50 as for younger women, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Scripps Research team proves plausibility of new pathway to life's chemical building blocks, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Rate of follow-up surgeries after partial mastectomy varies greatly, Michigan State University, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Twinkle, twinkle kidney stone: With a push you could be gone, National Space Biomedical Research Institute, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Genes linked to cancer could be easier to detect with liquid lasers, University of Michigan, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Study finds substantial variability in rate of additional surgery after partial mastectomy, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Flexible sigmoidoscopy shown to increase detection of colorectal cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
People who retire early due to back problems face long-term financial disadvantage, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 12:18:10 PM PT
Satellite study reveals critical habitat and corridors for world's rarest gorilla, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT
Moonlighting enzyme works double shift 24/7, Michigan State University, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT
New GSA resources lay foundation for relieving seniors' pain, The Gerontological Society of America, Posted 11:18:11 AM PT
Women not following through with recommended breast screening MRI, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 11:17:17 AM PT
Ultra-fast photodetector and terahertz generator, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 10:19:02 AM PT
Panel defends call to censor bird flu studies, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT
5 US urban counties lead 'Terror Hot Spots' list, but rural areas not exempt, University of Maryland, Posted 9:20:14 AM PT
ORNL microscopy reveals 'atomic antenna' behavior in graphene, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 9:19:02 AM PT
Perfect nanotubes shine brightest, Rice University, Posted 9:19:02 AM PT
Massachusetts General study defines a new genetic subtype of lung cancer, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Vitaflo USA Announces Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Renastart 14.11 oz (400g) Cans Batch Number 12832 Due to Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT
FDA approves Kalydeco to treat rare form of cystic fibrosis, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT
US panel defends call to censor bird flu studies, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT
Consuming fish during pregnancy improves offspring's cognitive development and prosocial conduct, University of Granada, Posted 8:19:11 AM PT
Bariatric surgery in adolescents improves obesity-related diseases within first 2 years, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Posted 8:19:11 AM PT
Norovirus is the leading cause of infection outbreaks in US hospitals, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 8:18:13 AM PT
Columbia engineers map energy use in NYC buildings, Columbia University, Posted 8:17:21 AM PT
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing may predict post-liver transplantation survival, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Gene linked to pancreatic cancer growth, U-M study finds, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
New target for cancer therapy identified, preclinical study shows, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
FDA takes action against New York cheese manufacturer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 AM PT
NSABB and H5N1 redactions: Biosecurity runs up against scientific endeavor, American Society for Microbiology, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
Exposure to common environmental bacteria may be source of some allergic inflammation, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:19:08 AM PT
New agent improves kidney transplant survival in mice, likely to speed replacement of other organs, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:19:08 AM PT
Researchers identify key peptides that could lead to a universal vaccine for influenza, University of Southampton, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Ancient DNA holds clues to climate change adaptation, University of Adelaide, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Protein study gives fresh impetus in fight against superbugs, University of Edinburgh, Posted 7:17:12 AM PT
Automated cDNA preparation system accelerates CAGE analysis on a single molecule sequence, RIKEN, Posted 7:17:12 AM PT
Surprise finding redraws 'map' of blood cell production, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Posted 6:17:22 AM PT
UCLA researchers indentify a cell-permeable peptide that inhibits hepatitis C, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
Monday, January 30, 2012
Touchscreen film maker Cambrios hires new CEO and raises $5M, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PT
Researchers visualize the development of Parkinson's cells, The Journal of Visualized Experiments, Posted 9:20:14 PM PT
Stimulation of brain hormone action may improve pneumonia survival, Georgia Health Sciences University, Posted 9:17:26 PM PT
AVEENO BABY CALMING COMFORT LOTION, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 4:21:02 PM PT
Earth's energy budget remained out of balance despite unusually low solar activity, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
Research at Rice University leads to nanotube-based device for communication, security, sensing, Rice University, Posted 1:19:02 PM PT
Reducing ion exchange particles to nano-size shows big potential, DOE/Savannah River National Laboratory, Posted 1:19:02 PM PT
New probiotic bacteria shows promise for use in shellfish aquaculture, NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center, Posted 1:17:16 PM PT
Inherited risk factors for childhood leukemia are more common in Hispanic patients, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 1:17:16 PM PT
Lungs infected with plague bacteria also become playgrounds for other microbes, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 12:19:08 PM PT
Mammals shrink at faster rates than they grow, University of Calgary, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
Mouse to elephant? Just wait 24 million generations, Monash University, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
Meet the beetles: Social networks provide clues to natural selection, University of Virginia, Posted 12:18:12 PM PT
Livestock, not Mongolian gazelles, drive foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 12:17:22 PM PT
Ferroelectric switching discovered for first time in soft biological tissue, University of Washington, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
Poisonous morning hygiene, Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT
More efforts needed to address motor vehicle deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 11:20:25 AM PT
Preserved habitat near national parks helps species conservation, University of Washington, Posted 11:17:24 AM PT
Bright lights of purity, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 10:19:02 AM PT
Music training has biological impact on aging process, Northwestern University, Posted 10:18:11 AM PT
Dealing with stress: New research highlights the survival skills of disease-causing E. coli, Arizona State University, Posted 10:17:24 AM PT
Cancer patients' pain can be helped by psychosocial interventions, say researchers, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
4-week vaccination regimen knocks out early breast cancer tumors, Penn researchers report, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
Study may answer longstanding questions about Little Ice Age, National Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmosph, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Inquests more likely for younger people and deaths from medical care complications, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:20:24 AM PT
Detailed picture of how myoV 'walks' along actin tracks, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 9:20:20 AM PT
Biological time-keeper linked to diabetes, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 9:19:12 AM PT
New method to manage stress responses for more successful tumor removal, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Cutting off the oxygen supply to serious diseases, University of Nottingham, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Defects in the packaging of DNA in malignant brain tumors, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Alcohol consumption and risk of colon cancer in people with a family history of such cancer, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Barrett's patients who smoke are twice as likely to develop esophageal cancer, American Gastroenterological Association, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Biodiversity enhances ecosystems global drylands -- Ben-Gurion U researchers, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Posted 9:17:06 AM PT
FDA approves new treatment for most common type of skin cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT
Walgreen Co. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of 13 Oz. Chocolate-Covered Raisins As Product May Contain Peanuts, Almonds, Soy Due to Packaging Error, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT
Rice professor's nanotube theory confirmed, Rice University, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
Development of the chimpanzee determined by the X factor, Aarhus University, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
New guidelines to prevent infection in minor surgery, Elsevier, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Barrett's patients who smoke twice as likely to develop oesophageal cancer, Queen's University Belfast, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
In lab, Pannexin1 restores tight binding of cells that is lost in cancer, Brown University, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Improving medical treatment requires risk-based approach to regulate clinical trials, European Science Foundation, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Sexual healing? Not likely, Monash University, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Broadest study of ocean acidification to date helps scientists evaluate effects on marine life, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 7:17:12 AM PT
Warming in the Tasman Sea a global warming hot spot, CSIRO Australia, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT
Jak of all trades? Not of leukaemia therapy!, University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT
Genetic breakthrough for brain cancer in children, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT
UCSB researchers discover the processes leading to acute myeloid leukemia, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Need muscle for a tough spot? Turn to fat stem cells, UC San Diego researchers say, University of California - San Diego, Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
A glass of milk a day could benefit your brain, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 5:17:15 AM PT
Filling R&D gaps key to succeeding in NTD control and elimination goals by 2020, Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative, Posted 3:19:13 AM PT
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Lumbar disc degeneration more likely in overweight and obese adults, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:20:20 PM PT
NJIT high speed rail expert to address DC conference next week, HOME, Posted 7:17:16 PM PT
Sonicating sperm -- the future of male contraception, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:12 PM PT
What do killer whales eat in the Arctic?, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:03 PM PT
Genetic regulation of metabolomic biomarkers – paths to cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, University of Helsinki, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
Stealthy leprosy pathogen evades critical vitamin D-dependent immune response, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
Body clock receptor linked to diabetes in new genetic study, Imperial College London, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
Genetics study reveals how bacteria behind serious childhood disease evolve to evade vaccines, Wellcome Trust, Posted 10:17:23 AM PT
That which does not kill yeast makes it stronger, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Cancer sequencing initiative discovers mutations tied to aggressive childhood brain tumors, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
The good news about carbon storage in tropical vegetation, Woods Hole Research Center, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Friday, January 27, 2012
Berkeley energy lab plans big expansion, Reuters, Posted 10:21:01 PM PT
Cephalon, Inc. issues a voluntary nationwide recall of Treanda® (bendamustine HCL) for Injection 25mg/Vial Due to Particulate Matter, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 PM PT
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Soy Protein In Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 PM PT
The secret life of proteins, Northwestern University, Posted 2:19:09 PM PT
UT researchers' innovation addresses major challenge of drug delivery, University of Texas at Austin, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Head & neck cancer in transplant patients: For better or worse?, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Cephalon, Inc. issues a voluntary nationwide recall of Treanda® (bendamustine HCL) for Injection 25mg/Vial Due to Particulate Matter, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT
Making memories last, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Posted 12:17:03 PM PT
Study offers new information for flu fight, University of Georgia, Posted 11:19:11 AM PT
Research on vitamins could lead to the design of novel drugs to combat malaria, University of Southampton, Posted 10:19:12 AM PT
BWH researchers develop new drug release mechanism utilizing 3-D superhydrophobic materials, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
SUMO-snipping protein plays crucial role in T and B cell development, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
JKS Wholesale SVCS, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In Torta de Pan Date Code 02/15/2012, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:03 AM PT
FDA approves Inlyta to treat patients with a type of advanced kidney cancer, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT
MSU technology spin-out company to market portable biohazard detection, Michigan State University, Posted 8:19:03 AM PT
80 percent of 'irreplaceable' habitats in Andes unprotected, Duke University, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Discovery of new vaccine approach for treatment of cancer, Trinity College Dublin, Posted 7:17:17 AM PT
Scientists reveal how cholera bacterium gains a foothold in the gut, University of York, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
What really happened prior to 'Snowball Earth'?, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, Posted 6:18:09 AM PT
Rice, UCSD scientists probe form, function of mysterious protein, Rice University, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Study pinpoints genetic variation that raises a risk linked to bisphosphonates, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Diagnostic brain tumor test could revolutionize care of patients, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Grape seed extract kills head and neck cancer cells, leaves healthy cells unharmed, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
MSU researchers show how new viruses evolve, and in some cases, become deadly, Michigan State University, Posted 5:18:11 AM PT
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Early cystic fibrosis lung disease detected by bronchoalveolar lavage and lung clearance index, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:20:22 PM PT
Assessment of COPD exacerbation severity with the COPD Assessment Test, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:20:22 PM PT
Steroids prevent protein changes seen in the joints of people with rheumatoid arthritis, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:21 PM PT
New lung cancer test predicts survival, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 4:17:16 PM PT
New biodiversity map of the Andes shows species in dire need of protection, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:04 PM PT
Multiple births lead to weight gain and other problems for mouse moms and male offspring, American Physiological Society, Posted 2:20:17 PM PT
Newly engineered highly transmissible H5N1 strain ignites controversy about balancing scientific discovery and public safety, American College of Physicians, Posted 2:19:10 PM PT
Workplace safety program can reduce injuries if aggressively enforced, study finds, RAND Corporation, Posted 2:18:12 PM PT
Researchers show how viruses evolve, and in some cases, become deadly, National Science Foundation, Posted 2:17:26 PM PT
Commentary in Nature: Can economy bear what oil prices have in store?, University of Washington, Posted 2:17:25 PM PT
Detecting detrimental change in coral reefs, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Living on the edge: An innovative model of mangrove-hammock boundaries in Florida, University of Miami, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Unprecedented, man-made trends in ocean's acidity, HOME, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
Visual nudge improves accuracy of mammogram readings, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
NASA satellites see cyclone Funso exiting Mozambique Channel, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
IRCM researchers fuel an important debate in the field of molecular biology, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal, Posted 1:18:08 PM PT
Scripps research scientists illuminate cancer cells' survival strategy, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
URMC finds leukemia cells are 'bad to the bone', University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Rap music powers rhythmic action of medical sensor, Purdue University, Posted 12:17:20 PM PT
Supermaterial goes superpermeable, University of Manchester, Posted 11:19:02 AM PT
Jostling for position, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 11:18:12 AM PT
For the birds, University of California - Irvine, Posted 11:17:22 AM PT
Georgetown Lombardi researchers present new findings on head & neck cancers, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:16 AM PT
Research finds newer radiation therapy technology improves patients' quality of life, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 11:17:16 AM PT
UMass Amherst ecologists among the first to record and study deep-sea fish noises, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 11:17:06 AM PT
Overgrazed grasslands tied to locust outbreaks, Arizona State University, Posted 11:17:06 AM PT
What are friends for? Negating negativity, Concordia University, Posted 9:20:14 AM PT
In the brain, an earlier sign of autism, Cell Press, Posted 9:20:02 AM PT
Gatekeeper signal controls skin inflammation, Cell Press, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
Following the first steps out of Africa, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:02 AM PT
Penn anthropologists clarify link between Asians and early Native-Americans, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 9:18:02 AM PT
Mutation drives viral sensors to initiate autoimmune disease, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:25 AM PT
Tracking the birth of an evolutionary arms race between HIV-like viruses and primate genomes, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 9:17:24 AM PT
Scientists map 1 of life's molecular mysteries, University of Bristol, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Viruses con bacteria into working for them, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmenta, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
Berkeley Lab researchers discover critical rotational motion in cells, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Bioethics commission to meet in February in San Francisco, HOME, Posted 8:18:13 AM PT
Radical theory explains the origin, evolution, and nature of life, challenges conventional wisdom, Case Western Reserve University, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
NIH study shows caffeine consumption linked to estrogen changes, NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Posted 8:17:13 AM PT
New Queen's University research sheds light on gene destruction linked to aggressive prostate cancer, Queen's University, Posted 8:17:13 AM PT
Scientist: Temperate freshwater wetlands are 'forgotten' carbon sinks, Ohio State University, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
M.E. Thompson, Inc. Recalls Anytime Deli Brand Turkey & Ham Footlong Sandwich Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 AM PT
ASH opposes mandatory sickle cell trait screening for athletics, recommends training interventions, American Society of Hematology, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
Physician's weight may influence obesity diagnosis and care, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
Study: Diabetes affects hearing loss, especially in women, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
CT scans for dizziness in the ER: Worth the cost?, Henry Ford Health System, Posted 7:17:16 AM PT
Mutated Kras spins a molecular loop that launches pancreatic cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
New therapeutic target to combat liver cancer discovered, Elhuyar Fundazioa, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
System to deliver organ transplant drug -- without harmful side effects, University of Strathclyde, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Extreme droughts could increase by 15 percent in Spain by the middle of the century, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:17:13 AM PT
Princeton research: Hurricane Katrina survivors struggle with mental health years later, Princeton University, Posted 6:20:23 AM PT
Ontario's first cardiac stem cell transplant performed last week at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Posted 6:20:23 AM PT
Tiny crooners: Male house mice sing songs to impress the girls, University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna, Posted 6:20:20 AM PT
Elevated risk factors linked to major cardiovascular disease events across a lifetime, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Posted 6:18:03 AM PT
Biochemistry community commends president's focus on basic research, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 6:17:13 AM PT
Catalyzing new uses for diesel by-products, Cardiff University, Posted 6:17:12 AM PT
Routine follow-up scans can detect head and neck cancer recurrences earlier, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Erlotinib dose-adjusted for smoking status effective as first treatment for head and neck cancer, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Standard treatments for head and neck cancer less effective in HIV-positive patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Danish health care fast track program reduces cancer patients' treatment, diagnosis wait time, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Oral HPV infection, HPV-related cancers more common in men, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Radiation plus chemotherapy provides long-term positive results for head and neck cancer patients, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Oral temperature changes in head and neck cancer patients predicts side effect severity, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Newer radiation technology improves head and neck cancer patients' long-term quality of life, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
2 in 5 adults with rheumatoid arthritis are physically inactive, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:20:20 PM PT
Microbubbles provide new boost for biofuel production, University of Sheffield, Posted 5:17:13 PM PT
Debris scatters in the Pacific Ocean, possibly heading to US, HOME, Posted 4:20:15 PM PT
Prenatal testosterone linked to increased risk of language delay for male infants, study shows, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:20:12 PM PT
Warning over cost of asthma caused by traffic-related air pollution, European Lung Foundation, Posted 4:19:10 PM PT
Asthma rate and costs from traffic-related air pollution are much higher than once believed, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 4:18:13 PM PT
'DIMming' cancer growth -- STAT: Diindolylmethane suppresses ovarian cancer, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:04 PM PT
US experts urge more study of nanotechnology threat, Reuters, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT
Department of Justice files Consent Decree of Permanent injunction against Ranbaxy, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT
Will you have a heart attack or stroke?, Northwestern University, Posted 2:17:23 PM PT
Engineered bacteria effectively target tumors, enabling tumor imaging potential in mice, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Clinical technique sets new standard for speed in battle to prevent pandemic infection, RIKEN, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Coastal storms have long-reaching effects, study says, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:05 PM PT
American Academy of Neurology: Neurologists should ask patients about abuse, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:18:10 PM PT
Protein in the brain could be a key target in controlling Alzheimer's, Temple University, Posted 1:17:13 PM PT
Brachytherapy reduced death rates in high-risk prostate cancer patients, study finds, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Studies on smoking cessation in ethnic minorities, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Experts urge more study of nanotechnology threat, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT
Bird flu mutation studies must go on, says scientist, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT
Limiting protein or certain amino acids before surgery may reduce risk of surgical complications, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 11:17:13 AM PT
Blood-forming stem cells' growth identified in first breakthrough from new institute, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
Adolescents with autism spend free time using solitary, screen-based media, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
Genetic screens bring new hope for tackling sleeping sickness, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Posted 10:18:13 AM PT
Chemists synthesize artificial cell membrane, University of California - San Diego, Posted 10:17:14 AM PT
Researchers induce Alzheimer's neurons from pluripotent stem cells, University of California - San Diego, Posted 10:17:14 AM PT
Appetite accomplice: Ghrelin receptor alters dopamine signaling, Cell Press, Posted 9:19:13 AM PT
Researchers discover method to unravel malaria's genetic secrets, National Jewish Health, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
Aiding cancer therapy by mathematically modeling tumor-immune interactions, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Attack or retreat? Circuit links hunger and pursuit in sea slug brain, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Recent study by Mars, Incorporated and partners underscores importance of metabolism in understanding health benefits of cocoa flavanols, CNC (UK) Ltd., Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Rapid urbanization as well as cultural habits explain Gulf states' rise in heart disease prevalence, European Society of Cardiology, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Strategic research plan needed to help avoid potential risks of nanomaterials, National Academy of Sciences, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
State of the Union speech: Promising outlook for research and innovation, Research!America, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
New standard for vitamin D testing to ensure accurate test results, American Chemical Society, Posted 7:19:09 AM PT
A leukemia drug kills cancerous T-cells while sparing normal immunity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Avastin, Sutent increase breast cancer stem cells, U-M study shows, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Grafted watermelon plants take in more pesticides, American Chemical Society, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT
Kaiser Permanente study finds Gardasil does not trigger autoimmune conditions after vaccination, Kaiser Permanente, Posted 6:19:10 AM PT
Elsevier's Maturitas publishes position statement on the role of vitamin D in postmenopausal women, Elsevier, Posted 6:19:09 AM PT
In schizophrenia research, a path to the brain through the nose, Elsevier, Posted 6:17:16 AM PT
White roofs to make for cooler Melbourne buildings, University of Melbourne, Posted 6:17:12 AM PT
Pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) shown to improve visible signs of aging in new study, MWW Group, Posted 3:18:12 AM PT
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
New detection method for UTI-causing bacteria means better treatment and fewer costs, Society for General Microbiology, Posted 4:17:13 PM PT
Turtles' mating habits protect against effects of climate change, University of Exeter, Posted 4:17:02 PM PT
Maine company holds cold smoked salmon product after FDA order, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT
Availability and use of sanitation reduces by half the likelihood of parasitic worm infections, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Treatment of silent acid reflux does not improve asthma in children, NIH study finds, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Lifestyle counseling reduces time to reach treatment goals for people with diabetes, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
Tobacco smoking and high blood pressure are biggest killers of Japanese adults, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Life discovered on dead hydrothermal vents, University of Southern California, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT
Restored wetlands rarely equal condition of original wetlands, University of California - Berkeley, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT
Adding proton pump inhibitor to treat poorly controlled asthma in children does not improve symptoms, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
Acid reflux drug does not improve asthma in children, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
PFCs, chemicals in environment, linked to lowered immune response to childhood vaccinations, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Study examines link between vaccinations and exposure to compound widely used in food packaging, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Women with certain type of ovarian cancer and BRCA gene mutation have improved survival at 5 years, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Study: Off-campus college party hosts drink more than attendees, Ohio State University, Posted 12:19:10 PM PT
Marine mammals on the menu in many parts of world, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT
Nano form of titanium dioxide can be toxic to marine organisms, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 12:17:14 PM PT
Bilayer graphene works as an insulator, University of California - Riverside, Posted 11:19:02 AM PT
Genetic variation increases risk of metabolic side effects in children on some antipsychotics, Child & Family Research Institute, Posted 11:18:09 AM PT
Entry point for hepatitis C infection identified, University of Illinois at Chicago, Posted 10:17:22 AM PT
Wasp found in upstate New York shows up in Southern California, University of California - Riverside, Posted 10:17:17 AM PT
Jones' Seasoning Voluntarily Recalls Original and Spicy Southwest Blend Mock Salt Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PT
Scientific plagiarism: A growing problem in an era of shrinking research funding, Virginia Tech, Posted 9:19:13 AM PT
High fructose consumption by adolescents may put them at cardiovascular risk, Georgia Health Sciences University, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
Brown fat burns calories in adult humans, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Jan. 24, 2012, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:18:09 AM PT
Therapeutically useful stem cell derivatives in need of stability, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:18:09 AM PT
Membrane fusion a mystery no more, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Adipose stem cell heart attack trial data published in JACC, Cytori Therapeutics, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Gene therapy is a 'disruptive science' ready for commercial development, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 9:17:13 AM PT
Improving crops from the roots up, University of Nottingham, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
MIT neuroscientists explore how longstanding conflict influences empathy for others, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 8:20:15 AM PT
Babies are born with 'intuitive physics' knowledge, says MU researcher, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 8:18:12 AM PT
The evolution of division of labor, University of Vienna, Posted 8:18:12 AM PT
'Speed gene' in modern racehorses originated from British mare 300 years ago, scientists say, University College Dublin, Posted 8:18:12 AM PT
Saliva HIV test passes the grade, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 8:17:25 AM PT
Scientists report first step in strategy for cell replacement therapy in Parkinson's disease, IOS Press, Posted 8:17:25 AM PT
Possible new pathway can overcome glioblastoma resistance, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 8:17:20 AM PT
Scientists discover new clue to the chemical origins of life, University of York, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx dressed for flight, Brown University, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Teen passengers: 'The other distraction' for teen drivers, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Understanding causes of obesity in Aboriginal children, Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press), Posted 7:19:09 AM PT
Cocoa could prevent intestinal pathologies such as colon cancer, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
Monday, January 23, 2012
Preoperative MRI may reduce risk of nerve damage in prostate cancer surgeries, Radiological Society of North America, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Prostate cancer study proves drug delays disease progression, University Health Network, Posted 5:17:12 PM PT
Monogamy reduces major social problems of polygamist cultures, University of British Columbia, Posted 4:18:10 PM PT
Jones’ Seasoning Voluntarily Recalls Original and Spicy Southwest Blend Mock Salt Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT
First patients shown to improve with embryonic stem cells, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PT
Taking moments to enjoy life helps patients make better health decisions, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 2:20:17 PM PT
Neuropathy patients more likely to receive high-cost, screening instead of more effective tests, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 2:19:15 PM PT
New tool enhances view of muscles, Simon Fraser University, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Van Andel research institute study provides new details of fundamental cellular process, Van Andel Research Institute, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Metadynamics technique offers insight into mineral growth and dissolution, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 2:17:13 PM PT
CU School of Medicine researchers look at effects of 2 common sweeteners on the body, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 2:17:02 PM PT
Study examines research on overuse of health care services, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Going to physician visits with older loved ones could improve care, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Confidence, positive feelings support better medication adherence in hypertensive African-Americans, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Researchers develop gene therapy that could correct a common form of blindness, University of Florida, Posted 1:17:16 PM PT
Self-collection and HPV DNA testing could be an effective cervical cancer screening, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:16 PM PT
Broadcast study of ocean acidification to date helps scientists evaluate effects on marine life, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 1:17:16 PM PT
Magic mushrooms' effects illuminated in brain imaging studies, Imperial College London, Posted 12:20:16 PM PT
Spotting dyslexia before a child starts school, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 12:20:16 PM PT
Emergency room visits risky for elderly residents from long-term care facilities, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 12:19:11 PM PT
Dog skull dates back 33,000 years, University of Arizona, Posted 12:18:12 PM PT
Ancient dinosaur nursery -- the oldest nesting site ever found, University of the Witwatersrand, Posted 12:18:12 PM PT
Ancient dinosaur nursery oldest nesting site yet found, University of Toronto, Posted 12:18:12 PM PT
Gene therapy research from Penn Vet & Scheie Eye Inst. cures retinitis pigmentosa in dogs, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 12:17:13 PM PT
How cells dispose of their waste, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 12:17:12 PM PT
Study shines light on ways to cut costs for greenhouse growers, Purdue University, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT
Georgetown professor applauds decision of researchers to temporarily halt research on H5N1, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
Water sees right through graphene, Rice University, Posted 10:19:03 AM PT
IU study: Socioeconomic status more influential than race in determination of child abuse, Indiana University School of Medicine, Posted 9:19:13 AM PT
Regional surgical quality collaborative significantly improves surgical outcomes and reduces cost, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 9:19:13 AM PT
Nature Materials study: Graphene 'invisible' to water, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Posted 9:19:03 AM PT
Professor Charles Lieber receives Israel's Wolf Prize, Harvard University, Posted 9:19:03 AM PT
Nurturing mothers rear physically healthier adults, Brandeis University, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
3-fold risk of infection for elderly after emergency department visits, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
Compounds in mate tea induce death in colon cancer cells, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
A single therapy slows multiple cancers, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Selectively inhibiting PKM2 starves cancer cells, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
The race against chronic myeloid leukemia not yet won, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
DGK-alpha helps cancer cells gain traction and mobilize, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Man dies of bird flu in southwest China: report, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT
Patterns of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in Galapagos reptiles, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 8:17:22 AM PT
CWRU study finds the love of a dog or cat helps women cope with HIV/AIDS, Case Western Reserve University, Posted 8:17:22 AM PT
Biochip measures glucose in saliva, not blood, Brown University, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Patterns of chromosome abnormality: The key to cancer?, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Molecular fingerprint discovered that may improve outcomes for head and neck cancer patients, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Mighty mesh, Harvard University, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
Bonobos' unusual success story, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:20:19 AM PT
Moral imagination as a key to overcoming work-related stigmas, Carlos III University of Madrid, Posted 7:20:16 AM PT
BU study finds new genetic loci associated with menopause onset, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 7:18:09 AM PT
New discoveries in cell aging, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Posted 7:17:14 AM PT
Lead blood levels may increase smokers' risk for kidney cancer, Penn State, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
Sweeten up your profits with the right hybrid, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
A new class of electron interactions in quantum systems, University of New South Wales, Posted 6:19:02 AM PT
New malaria maps to guide battle against the disease, Wellcome Trust, Posted 6:18:12 AM PT
How protein networks stabilize muscle fibers: Same mechanism as for DNA, Ruhr-University Bochum, Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
How well does protective headgear work for small children engaged in Winter activities?, Journal of Neurosurgery Publishing Group, Posted 6:17:14 AM PT
Lessons in coral reef survival from deep time, ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies, Posted 6:17:04 AM PT
Quality of life for younger breast cancer patients more adversely affected than older women, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 6:17:04 AM PT
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Many people continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:15 PM PT
The price of your soul: How the brain decides whether to 'sell out', Emory University, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Advantages of living in the dark: The multiple evolution events of 'blind' cavefish, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:18 PM PT
Plant flavonoid luteolin blocks cell signaling pathways in colon cancer cells, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:13 PM PT
Cooling semiconductor by laser light, University of Copenhagen, Posted 10:19:02 AM PT
Sweeping genetic analysis of rare disease yields common mechanism of hypertension, Yale University, Posted 10:18:08 AM PT
Gladstone scientists identify genetic mechanism linked to congenital heart disease, Gladstone Institutes, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
Scripps Research scientists provide new understanding of chronic pain, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 10:17:18 AM PT
New study sheds light on evolutionary origin of oxygen-based cellular respiration, RIKEN, Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
DNA motor programmed to navigate a network of tracks, Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, Kyoto University, Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
Inflammatory mediator promotes colorectal cancer by stifling protective genes, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
Identified a cause of resistance to colon cancer treatment, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Research Institute), Posted 10:17:13 AM PT
Vaccines to boost immunity where it counts, not just near shot site, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 10:17:12 AM PT
Geoengineering and global food supply, Carnegie Institution, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Science to help rice growers affected by Japan's tsunami, Norwich BioScience Institutes, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Man dies of bird flu in southwest China: Xinhua, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PT
Friday, January 20, 2012
Fears of mutant virus escape halt bird flu study, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PT
FDA permits marketing of first test for risk of rare brain infection in some people treated with Tysabri, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PT
Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Shredded Taco Cheese, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT
Tiny amounts of alcohol dramatically extend a worm's life, but why?, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 1:20:27 PM PT
Many strategies to increase physical activity for kids lack injury prevention measures, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 1:20:26 PM PT
Scientific paper shows California condor still threatened by human activities, Zoological Society of San Diego, Posted 1:20:19 PM PT
In solar cells, tweaking the tiniest of parts yields big jump in efficiency, University at Buffalo, Posted 1:19:02 PM PT
Study showed oxaliplatin improved colon cancer patient survival, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
Younger breast cancer patients have more adverse quality-of-life issues, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:17 PM PT
RPT-More labs close to deadly bird flu mutations-researcher, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT
Kradjian Imp Co Is Doing An Expanded Recall Of Cedar Tree Brand Tresse Cheese And Cedar Tree Brand Shinglish Cheese Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PT
High levels of MRSA bacteria in retail meat products, University of Iowa Health Care, Posted 12:17:13 PM PT
Bird flu researchers suspend study of deadlier mutations, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT
Notre Dame researchers report fundamental malaria discovery, University of Notre Dame, Posted 11:20:19 AM PT
Health benefits of exercise may depend on cellular degradation, UT Southwestern researchers report, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 11:18:13 AM PT
Penn researchers help solve questions about Ethiopians' high-altitude adaptations, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 11:18:11 AM PT
Perfect Image Solutions, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Unapproved Product Due to Potential Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PT
T-rays technology could help develop Star Trek-style hand-held medical scanners, Imperial College London, Posted 10:19:03 AM PT
More labs close to deadly bird flu mutations, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT
Carefusion Provides Update on Voluntary Recall of Neurilogical Monitoring Software and Devices, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT
A new way to stimulate the immune system and fight infection, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 9:18:10 AM PT
JKS Wholesale SVCS, Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk Allergens In "Torta de Pan" Date Code 02/15/2012, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 AM PT
Mysterious monkey re-discovered in Borneo, Simon Fraser University, Posted 8:17:21 AM PT
3 is the magic number: A chain reaction required to prevent tumor formation, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Poorest smokers face toughest odds for kicking the habit, City College of New York, Posted 7:19:11 AM PT
Carbon dioxide is 'driving fish crazy', ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Multiple partners not the only way for corals to stay cool, ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies, Posted 6:17:03 AM PT
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Duration of RBC storage does not affect short-term pulmonary, immunologic, or coagulation status, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:20:24 PM PT
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to lung transplantation, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:19:15 PM PT
Anti-infective drug shortages pose threat to public health and patient care, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 9:19:12 PM PT
Accelerated infant growth increases risk of future asthma symptoms in children, American Thoracic Society, Posted 9:19:12 PM PT
Why bats, rats and cats store different amounts of fat, University of Bristol, Posted 9:18:13 PM PT
'Extinct' monkey rediscovered in Borneo by new expedition, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:25 PM PT
Kradjian Imp Co Is Doing An Extended Recall Of Cedar Tree Brand Tresse Cheese And Cedar Tree Brand Shinglish Cheese Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 PM PT
More labs close to deadly bird flu mutations: researcher, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 PM PT
PCE in drinking water linked to an increased risk of mental illness, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
Elusive Z- DNA found on nucleosomes, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:10 PM PT
Ecologists gain insight into the likely consequences of global warming, Queen Mary, University of London, Posted 4:17:18 PM PT
Rich Products Corporation expanded its voluntary recall on January 12, 2012, of Vanilla Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake to include the 8� Vanilla Flavore, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PT
USA Far Ocean Group Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Vagifresh Ball and Vagifresh Gel, Marketed Individually or Under a Mixed Package Named Female One, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:02 PM PT
NASA finds 2011 ninth-warmest year on record, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 2:20:17 PM PT
Joslin study identifies novel markers as key indicators of future renal failure in diabetes, Joslin Diabetes Center, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Researchers find gene critical to sense of smell in fruit fly, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Cell senescence does not stop tumor growth, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:16 PM PT
Lawson researchers engineer a switch to tame aggressive cancers, Lawson Health Research Institute, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
The biodiversity crisis: Worse than climate change, University of Copenhagen, Posted 2:17:05 PM PT
Rutgers study finds paid family leave leads to positive economic outcomes, Rutgers University, Posted 1:20:21 PM PT
Color-coding, rearranging food products improves healthy choices in hospital cafeteria, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 1:19:02 PM PT
Native forest birds in unprecedented trouble, according to University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
Revamping HIV-prevention programs in the Caribbean, Michigan State University, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
UC Davis investigators achieve important step toward treating Huntington's disease, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
UCSF team uncovers how immune cells move against invaders, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 1:17:20 PM PT
'Pulverized' chromosomes linked to cancer?, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Abnormal chromosome indicator of treatment and outcome in patients with rare brain tumor, American College of Radiology, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
UC Davis researchers refine nanoparticles for more accurate delivery of cancer drugs, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 1:17:13 PM PT
Hardy bacteria help make case for life in the extreme, Penn State, Posted 1:17:02 PM PT
Mysterious flotsam in Gulf of Mexico came from Deepwater Horizon rig, WHOI study finds, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
Marine's best friend shows explosive-detecting capabilities, Office of Naval Research, Posted 12:17:19 PM PT
UF study: 'Rules' may govern genome evolution in young plant species, University of Florida, Posted 11:18:12 AM PT
Study finds patients receive half of recommended preventive health services at annual check-ups, Virginia Commonwealth University, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
Carnegie Mellon study reveals potential of manganese in neutralizing deadly Shiga toxin, Carnegie Mellon University, Posted 11:17:20 AM PT
UCI team discovers how protein in teardrops annihilates harmful bacteria, University of California - Irvine, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Bio architecture lab technology converts seaweed to renewable fuels and chemicals, Scoville Public Relations, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Hearty bacteria help make case for life in the extreme, Penn State, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT
Researchers outline food security-climate change road map in Science, Burness Communications, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT
Study: Quebec ban on fast-food ads reduced consumption of junk food, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 10:19:10 AM PT
Report shows risk of blindness halved over last decade, University of Copenhagen, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
Chemists unlock potential target for drug development, Michigan State University, Posted 10:17:22 AM PT
Findings prove Miscanthus x giganteus has great potential as an alternative energy source, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Winn-Dixie Issues Voluntary Recall On LEASA Brand Sprouts Due To Potential Salmonella Exposure, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PT
Jackson Laboratory researchers find mutation causing neurodegeneration, Jackson Laboratory, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
When it comes to accepting evolution, gut feelings trump facts, Ohio State University, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
How the 'street pigeon' got its fancy on, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Birds of a feather don't always stick together, University of Utah, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
The Encyclopedia of Life expanding at a record pace, HOME, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
Study reveals mechanism of lung-cancer drug resistance, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Study finds potential key to immune suppression in cancer, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
High risk oesophageal cancer gene discovered, Queen Mary, University of London, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Gender differences in liver cancer risk explained by small changes in genome, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Metastasis of pancreatic cancer in action, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Why cholesterol-lowering statins might treat cancer, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Rigged to explode?, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 9:17:15 AM PT
Researchers discover green pesticide for citrus pests, Entomological Society of America, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Efforts to control the 'Mighty Mississippi' result in flooded farmland and permanent damage, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental, Posted 9:17:02 AM PT
Leasa Industries Co., Inc. Recalls Leasa Brand 6 oz. Living Alfalfa Sprouts Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 AM PT
Sitting it out, University of Stavanger, Posted 8:20:17 AM PT
Balancing scientific freedom and national security, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Low temperatures enhance ozone degradation above the Arctic, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 8:17:16 AM PT
Comparison of effects of red wine versus white wine on hormones related to breast cancer risk, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 8:17:02 AM PT
Research highlights key role grandmothers play in mother and child nutrition and health, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
50 million year old cricket and katydid fossils hint at the origins of insect hearing, HOME, Posted 7:18:15 AM PT
'Senior' runners never stop pushing their limits in marathons., INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Many high-risk Americans don't get hepatitis B vaccine, Brown University, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Pictures of food create feelings of hunger, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Japan and New Zealand were hit hardest by earthquakes, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Advance in lung cancer treatment, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 7:17:15 AM PT
Avalanche of reactions at the origin of life, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 7:17:02 AM PT
Study: Communicating health risk is a risky task for FDA, University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 6:19:13 AM PT
New test offers greater accuracy in early detection of colorectal cancer, Mayo Clinic, Posted 6:17:17 AM PT
Climate change invites alien invaders – Is Canada ready?, Canadian Science Publishing (NRC Research Press), Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Nursing home residents with dementia: Antidepressants are associated with increased risk of falling, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:18:09 PM PT
UK death in a home setting on the rise, SAGE Publications, Posted 4:18:09 PM PT
BU researchers identify genetic signatures of exceptional longevity in re-published study, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
Older women with normal T-scores may not need bone mineral density screening for 15 years, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
Dung beetle dance provides crucial navigation cues, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Does the La Niña weather pattern lead to flu pandemics?, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 2:17:18 PM PT
Study pinpoints and plugs mechanism of AML cancer cell escape, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
New study evaluates impact of land use activity in the Amazon basin, Woods Hole Research Center, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
University of Toronto/Royal Ontario Museum scientists discover unusual 'tulip' creature, University of Toronto, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Black Saturday provides bushfire answers, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
UCLA researchers uncover mechanism by which melanoma drug accelerates secondary skin cancers, University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Radiation-induced damage to brain tissue reversed by oxygen starvation in mice, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Why smart growth frustrates players in the system: UMD research, University of Maryland, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, January 2012, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 12:17:11 PM PT
Ancient popcorn discovered in Peru, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT
Novel gene mutations associated with bile duct cancer, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Mapping the destructive path from cigarette to emphysema, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Insects top latest inventory of newly discovered species, Arizona State University, Posted 11:17:03 AM PT
Study shows connection between birth weights and armed conflict, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 10:19:11 AM PT
New research reveals how alpha-synuclein interacts with cell membranes in Parkinson's disease, IOS Press, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
Important gene-regulation proteins pinpointed by new method, Penn State, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
Solving the mystery of an old diabetes drug that may reduce cancer risk, McGill University, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Aspirin merits testing for prevention of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Black Friday provides bushfire answers, Public Library of Science, Posted 10:17:14 AM PT
Covidien Contraindicates the Use of Duet TRS for Thoracic Surgery, Implements a Voluntary Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT
Unveiling malaria's 'cloak of invisibility', Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Bacterial toxin may play important role in acute, chronic urinary tract infections, University of Utah Health Sciences, Posted 9:17:18 AM PT
Lab-made tissue picks up the slack of Petri dishes in cancer research, HOME, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Extremely rare turtle released into the wild, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Ulcer-causing bacteria baffled by mucus, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Posted 9:17:14 AM PT
German innovation award for Celitement, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
Lack of sleep makes your brain hungry, Uppsala University, Posted 8:18:12 AM PT
Non-invasive measurements of tricuspid valve anatomy can predict severity of valve leakage, Georgia Institute of Technology Research News, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Weighing up the causes of obesity, University of Stavanger, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Genetic code cracked for a devastating blood parasite, University of Melbourne, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
University of Tennessee researchers develop comprehensive, accessible vision testing device, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Posted 6:20:22 AM PT
UC Davis dermatologists find telemedicine effective for patient care, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 6:19:12 AM PT
Job-related injuries and illnesses estimated to cost nation $250 billion per year, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 6:19:12 AM PT
The link between TB and a gene mutation that causes lung cancer, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, Posted 6:17:15 AM PT
Scripps research scientists create novel RNA repair technology, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 6:17:14 AM PT
Team finds natural reasons behind nitrogen-rich forests, Montana State University, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Enhancing cognition in older adults also changes personality, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 10:18:11 PM PT
Scientists uncover novel mechanism of glioblastoma development, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Voluntary Stuffed Clam Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:02 PM PT
Muscle relaxants and neuromodulators for managing RA pain: Many options, but no clear successes, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:20:15 PM PT
Continuing uncertainties surround anti-influenza drug, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:19:12 PM PT
Study finds convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill helps painful periods, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 4:18:11 PM PT
2012 Gastroinstestinal Cancers Symposium reveals new advances aimed at improving treatment, prognosis and detection of GI cancers, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Posted 3:17:14 PM PT
Drug improves survival of colorectal cancer patients, trial results show, Mayo Clinic, Posted 3:17:14 PM PT
FDA approves Voraxaze to treat patients with toxic methotrexate levels, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PT
International health experts call for a special UN session on mental health, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:20:22 PM PT
Increasing care needs for children with neurological impairment, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:15 PM PT
Neurologically impaired children dependent on children's hospitals, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Monitoring the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccination in The Gambia, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:11 PM PT
New model for possible malaria vaccination suggests mass vaccination for low transmission areas, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
Polar growth at the bacterial scale reveals potential new targets for antibiotic therapy, Indiana University, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
Blocking metabolic protein improves movement in animals with ALS, Society for Neuroscience, Posted 2:17:19 PM PT
New report reviews US nitrogen pollution impacts and solutions, Woods Hole Research Center, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Cell signaling key to stopping growth and migration of brain cancer cells, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Markerless motion capture offers a new angle on tennis injuries, Ohio State University, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Scripps-led study in JAMA shows new drug helps 'bridge' stent patients to cardiac surgery, Scripps Health, Posted 1:20:18 PM PT
University of Maryland study: Headphone-distracted pedestrians face death, serious injury, University of Maryland Medical Center, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Drug helps maintain platelet inhibition and anti-clotting levels prior to cardiac surgery, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Evidence of past Southern hemisphere rainfall cycles related to Antarctic temperatures, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Posted 1:17:19 PM PT
Researchers study how chemicals in drugs and around us impact stem cells, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Posted 12:19:02 PM PT
Fruit flies watch the sky to stay on course, University of Washington, Posted 12:17:14 PM PT
Neutron scattering provides window into surface interactions, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 12:17:14 PM PT
From field to biorefinery: Computer model optimizes biofuel operations, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT
UF researchers discover 'green' pesticide effective against citrus pests, University of Florida, Posted 11:17:19 AM PT
Price Chopper Supermarkets Recalls Tres Leches Cakes, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PT
Minnesota Firm Issues Recall Due to Undeclared Soy Allergen in Certain Sunflower Seeds, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PT
Kessler Foundation reports greater brain activation after cognitive rehabilitation for MS, Kessler Foundation, Posted 10:17:25 AM PT
A first: Brain support cells from umbilical cord stem cells, University of Central Florida, Posted 10:17:25 AM PT
University of Minnesota biologists replicate key evolutionary step, University of Minnesota, Posted 10:17:25 AM PT
The fermented cereal beverage of the Sumerians may not have been beer, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 10:17:25 AM PT
New microtweezers may build tiny 'MEMS' structures, Purdue University, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Study reveals origins of esophageal cancer, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Jan. 17, 2012, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Plasmacytoid DCs: Tumor-killing immune cells, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Study finds that tumor cells can prevent cancer spread, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Stomach cells may give rise to esophageal cancer, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:17 AM PT
Anti-malaria drug synthesized with the help of oxygen and light, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Defective cell 'battery' plays central role in neurodegenerative disease, McGill University, Posted 8:17:26 AM PT
Essential protein for the formation of new blood vessels identified, University of Vienna, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
How far is far enough?, University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
UH Case Medical Center publishes study on novel treatment for skin lymphoma, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
How immune cells destroy cancer cells – MDC researchers elucidate mechanism, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Focus on glaucoma origins continues path toward potential cure, Georgia Institute of Technology, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Biologists a step nearer to solving the Parkinson's conundrum, University of York, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
'Meating' a solution: Research finds that LED lights extend meat shelf life, save retailers money, Kansas State University, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Study provides new insights into antibiotics and pig feeds, Michigan State University, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
U-M News: Kidney failure risk higher for liver transplant patients following policy change, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:20:20 AM PT
Counterfeit and substandard anti-malaria drugs threaten crisis in Africa, experts warn, Wellcome Trust, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Retention study identifies key factors affecting 3 generations of nurses, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
Canadian-led research team develop new model to anticipate disease outbreaks at 2012 Olympics, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
Cell death researchers identify new Achilles heel in acute myeloid leukemia, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, Posted 7:19:12 AM PT
Vitamin D could help combat the effects of aging in eyes, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 7:18:10 AM PT
Climate adaptation difficult for Europe's birds, Lund University, Posted 7:17:21 AM PT
Cell 'battery' found to play central role in neurodegenerative disease, Queen Mary, University of London, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
2-timing and hybrids: RUB researchers look back on 100 million years of evolution, Ruhr-University Bochum, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Breeding better grasses for food and fuel, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
Wood-burning stoves - harmful or safe?, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
Natural enzyme provides potential new approach for treating graft-vs.-host disease, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
Breast cancer spread triggered by a cleaver-wielding protein on cancer cell's surface, University of Helsinki, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
University of Granada researchers identify changes in tumor cells that lead to metastasis, University of Granada, Posted 7:17:05 AM PT
Stanford computer algorithm used to identify bladder cancer marker, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Some breast cancer spread may be triggered by a protein, study shows, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 6:17:19 AM PT
Zebrafish may help speed drug discovery, Georgia Health Sciences University, Posted 6:17:18 AM PT
Monday, January 16, 2012
BrainStorm sees positive data in ALS stem cell trial, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 PM PT
Solutions for a nitrogen-soaked world, Ecological Society of America, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
Knee replacement surgery incidence soars in those over age 50, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
'Exergames' may provide cognitive benefit for older adults, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:18:11 PM PT
Rexall Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Shellfish in Calcium 1200mg plus Vitamin D 1000 IU Softgels, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:02 PM PT
Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet, Jan. 17, 2012, American College of Physicians, Posted 4:19:12 PM PT
Combining 2 anti-HER2 drugs may provide better preoperative breast cancer treatment, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 4:17:16 PM PT
No walk in the park: Factors that predict walking difficulty in elderly, Yale University, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
Broken arm? Brain shifts quickly when using a sling or cast, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:20:15 PM PT
Hospitalized patients are very accepting of nurse-delivered brief alcohol interventions, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:19:09 PM PT
A family history of alcoholism may make adolescent brains respond differently, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:02 PM PT
Researchers quantify the damage of alcohol by timing and exposure during pregnancy, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:02 PM PT
Comparing alcohol use and other disorders between the United States and South Korea, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:18:02 PM PT
Declines in melanoma deaths limited to the most educated, American Cancer Society, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Does the La Niña weather pattern lead to flu pandemics?, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
Powerful drug's surprising, simple method could lead to better treatments, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 12:17:05 PM PT
1 in 10 Canadians cannot afford prescription drugs: UBC study, University of British Columbia, Posted 9:19:10 AM PT
Drug affordability affects 1 in 10 Canadians, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:19:10 AM PT
Female feticide in Canada requires action, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Growing wealth divide puts globalization at risk, Reuters, Posted 8:21:01 AM PT
Revolutionary surgical technique for perforations of the eardrum, University of Montreal, Posted 8:20:18 AM PT
New indicator may help identify patients with increased risk from throat cancer, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 6:17:04 AM PT
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Fewer children require hospitalization following drowning-related incidents, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 9:20:21 PM PT
Cancer studies warn over NHS cost-cutting, University of Leicester, Posted 9:19:14 PM PT
UBC researchers identify potential new therapy approach for hepatitis C, University of British Columbia, Posted 9:19:14 PM PT
Engineering team completes ambitious Antarctic expedition in the 'deep-field', British Antarctic Survey, Posted 4:19:09 PM PT
Ultra short telomeres linked to osteoarthritis, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:04 PM PT
Aria Diagnostics announces publication of first peer-reviewed data for new noninvasive prenatal test, HOME, Posted 3:18:09 PM PT
Mass. General researchers find novel way to prevent drug-induced liver injury, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 10:20:17 AM PT
Good parents are predictable -- at least when it comes to corn, University of Hohenheim, Posted 10:17:10 AM PT
CSHL team introduces automated imaging to greatly speed whole-brain mapping efforts, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 10:17:10 AM PT
Scientists shed new light on link between 'killer cells' and diabetes, Cardiff University, Posted 10:17:10 AM PT
Quantitative imaging application to gut and ear cells are reported in 2 Nature papers, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Rutgers, Massachusetts General investigators find novel way to prevent drug-induced liver injury, Rutgers University, Posted 10:17:02 AM PT
Eyeing resources, India, China, Brazil, Japan, other countries want a voice on Arctic Council, Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Saturday, January 14, 2012
FDA expands use of endovascular graft to treat aortic tears, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT
Friday, January 13, 2012
Price Chopper Supermarkets Issues Volunatry Stuffed Clam Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 4:21:02 PM PT
Predicting the value of indexing symptoms for ovarian cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:12 PM PT
Herbadashery LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovy in Pine Ridge BBQ and Dipping Sauce and Pine Ridge Jalapeño BBQ and Dipping Sauce, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PT
Faulty proteins may prove significant in identifying new treatments for ovarian cancer, Oregon Health & Science University, Posted 12:17:15 PM PT
Herbadashery LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Anchovy in Pine Ridge BBQ and Dipping Sauce and Pine Ridge Jalapeño BBQ and Dipping Sauce, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:01 AM PT
Researchers identify possible receptor for key breast cancer regulator, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
FDA completes work on three drug user fee programs, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PT
AGU journal highlights -- Jan. 13, 2012, American Geophysical Union, Posted 10:17:14 AM PT
The concept of 'overactive bladder' serves better commercial rather than patient interests, University of Helsinki, Posted 9:17:21 AM PT
Brain glia cells increase their DNA content to preserve vital blood-brain barrier, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Posted 8:17:19 AM PT
Energy-saving chaperon Hsp90, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
NIH study shows 32 million Americans have autoantibodies that target their own tissues, NIH/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Posted 7:17:25 AM PT
UH Manoa researchers discover novel chemical route to form organic molecules, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Discovery of plant 'nourishing gene' brings hope for increased crop seed yield and food security, University of Warwick, Posted 7:17:04 AM PT
Fly named in honor of Beyonce, CSIRO Australia, Posted 7:17:04 AM PT
ARVO launches new journal on translational research, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Posted 6:19:02 AM PT
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Finding the silent killer -- a biomarker test for atherosclerosis, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:09 PM PT
Cold winters caused by warmer summers, research suggests, Institute of Physics, Posted 4:17:17 PM PT
Titanium dioxide film enhances the sun's natural disinfection power, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:03 PM PT
Gilster-Mary Lee, Corp. Announces Recall Of Hill Country Fare Brand Of Lasagna Dinner Mix Due To The Presence Of Undeclared Soy, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:02 PM PT
Discovery in Africa gives insight for Australian Hendra virus outbreaks, University of Cambridge, Posted 2:20:14 PM PT
Educating women about heart attacks could save lives, Binghamton University, Posted 2:19:08 PM PT
NASA study shows health, food security benefits from climate change actions, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 2:17:13 PM PT
The microbiome and disease: Gut bacteria influence the severity of heart attacks in rats, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 1:17:18 PM PT
NIH scientists identify novel approach to view inner workings of viruses, NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT
Active compounds against Alzheimer's disease: New insights thanks to simulations, University of Zurich, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
Researchers discover particle which could 'cool the planet', University of Manchester, Posted 11:20:23 AM PT
Anthrax capsule vaccine protects monkeys from lethal infection, US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, Posted 11:19:10 AM PT
Newly identified type of immune cell may be important protector against sepsis, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 11:19:10 AM PT
Graphene quantum dots: The next big small thing, Rice University, Posted 11:19:03 AM PT
The world's smallest magnetic data storage unit, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 11:19:03 AM PT
Boston College researchers locate protein that could 'turn off' deadly disease carrier, Boston College, Posted 11:18:11 AM PT
Study finds chlorophyll can help prevent cancer - but questions traditional research methods, Oregon State University, Posted 11:17:15 AM PT
Breakthrough model reveals evolution of ancient nervous systems through seashell colors, University of Pittsburgh, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT
Largest bird alters its foraging due to climate change, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT
Diverse ecosystems are crucial climate change buffer, University of New South Wales, Posted 11:17:02 AM PT
Receptor for tasting fat identified in humans, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 10:19:10 AM PT
Berkeley Lab Director Paul Alivisatos wins Wolf Prize in Chemistry, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 10:19:02 AM PT
Research team discovers genes and disease mechanisms behind a common form of muscular dystrophy, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Discrimination may harm your health, according to new Rice study, Rice University, Posted 9:20:20 AM PT
Magnetic actuation enables nanoscale thermal analysis, University of Illinois College of Engineering, Posted 9:19:03 AM PT
Study provides new insights into an ancient mechanism of mammalian evolution, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 9:17:25 AM PT
Optical nanoantennas enable efficient multipurpose particle manipulation, University of Illinois College of Engineering, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
'Open-source' robotic surgery platform going to top medical research labs, University of California - Santa Cruz, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
New 'smart' nanotherapeutics can deliver drugs directly to the pancreas, Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard, Posted 9:17:20 AM PT
In tackling lead pollution, fungi may be our friends, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:03 AM PT
Scientists learn how stem cell implants help heal traumatic brain injury, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 8:20:15 AM PT
We may be less happy, but our language isn't, University of Vermont, Posted 8:18:13 AM PT
Researchers: Honeybee deaths linked to seed insecticide exposure, Purdue University, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
Researchers find new, noninvasive way to identify lymph node metastasis, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
New culprit discovered in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Explosives and fish are traced with chemical tags, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 8:17:07 AM PT
Thousands of seniors lack access to lifesaving organs, despite survival benefit, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 7:20:26 AM PT
First detailed data of risk of using Rasilez with certain blood pressure-lowering drugs, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 7:19:11 AM PT
Mass media and health: Well-informed people eat better, Catholic University - Campobasso, Posted 7:18:14 AM PT
VTT: One-third of car fuel consumption is due to friction loss, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
LSUHSC research identifies 'bath salts' as new source of flesh-eating infection, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
New laboratory method uses mass spectrometry to rapidly detect staph infections, Georgia Institute of Technology Research News, Posted 7:17:12 AM PT
La Jolla Institute researchers identify pivotal immune cell in Type 1 diabetes in humans, La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Diet counts: Iron intake in teen years can impact brain in later life, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 6:19:08 AM PT
Grapes may help prevent age-related blindness, Fleishman-Hillard, Inc., Posted 6:18:09 AM PT
Discovery could help stem smoking-related diseases, University of Melbourne, Posted 6:17:21 AM PT
Scientists identify gene crucial to normal development of lungs and brain, Salk Institute, Posted 6:17:21 AM PT
Selectively stopping glutathione sensitizes brain tumors to chemotherapy, University of Colorado Denver, Posted 6:17:16 AM PT
Worm seeks worm: Caltech researchers find chemical cues driving aggregation in nematodes, California Institute of Technology, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Caltech chemists devise chemical reaction that holds promise for new drug development, California Institute of Technology, Posted 9:20:19 PM PT
Viral load a major factor affecting risk of sexually transmitting HIV, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Conserving biodiversity could benefit the world's poor, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Posted 9:17:03 PM PT
Parabens in breast tissue not limited to women who have used underarm products, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:18 PM PT
First step toward treatment for painful flat feet, University of East Anglia, Posted 4:17:18 PM PT
NIH scientists find cause of rare immune disease, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:19:11 PM PT
Gym benefits help Medicare plans recruit healthy seniors, Brown University, Posted 2:18:11 PM PT
LSU professor discovers world's tiniest vertebrate, Louisiana State University, Posted 2:17:20 PM PT
UNC scientists collaborate to find first major genetic mutation associated with hereditary prostate cancer risk, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
Researchers find first major gene mutation associated with hereditary prostate cancer risk, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 2:17:15 PM PT
New species of tiny frog is world's smallest vertebrate, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:02 PM PT
Bedford Laboratories Issues Guidance On 2011 Voluntary Recall Of Polymyxin B For Injection USP And Vecuronium Bromide For Injection Related To Glass Particles, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PT
Homeland Security watches Twitter, social media, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT
Blount Fine Foods Announces Rip Roar'N Crab Soup Recall For Undeclared Milk, Wheat And Crab Allergens, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PT
Stenting for stroke prevention becoming safer in high-risk patients, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 12:20:23 PM PT
Evolution is written all over your face, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 12:18:15 PM PT
A clue to the GI problems that plague many kids with autism?, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 12:17:24 PM PT
New information on the waste-disposal units of living cells, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 12:17:18 PM PT
D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary Recall on Safeway Snack Artist Sugar Free Bite-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookies Due to Mislabelin, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PT
Berkeley Lab seeks to help US assert scientific leadership in critical materials, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 11:19:03 AM PT
A diet rich in slowly digested carbs reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese adults, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Posted 11:17:17 AM PT
Study offers clue as to why alcohol is addicting, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 11:17:16 AM PT
Can we save the whales by putting a price on them?, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
Cancer sequencing project identifies potential approaches to combat aggressive leukemia, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Gene identified as a new target for treatment of aggressive childhood eye tumor, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Chemotherapy may influence leukemia relapse, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
Researchers isolate protein linking exercise to health benefits, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 10:17:15 AM PT
ZIP INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC, Issues An Alert On Listeria In Sliced Herring Fillet In Oil (Forelka), Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:02 AM PT
How the brain puts the brakes on the negative impact of cocaine, Cell Press, Posted 9:18:08 AM PT
Best way to boost adult immunizations is through office-based action, study finds, RAND Corporation, Posted 8:19:10 AM PT
Why coffee drinking reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes, American Chemical Society, Posted 8:19:09 AM PT
Slippery when stacked: NIST theorists quantify the friction of graphene, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
NIST standard available for better diagnosis, treatment of cytomegalovirus, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
NIST releases 2 new SRMs for monitoring human exposure to environmental toxins, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 8:17:18 AM PT
Updated American Cancer Society nutrition guidelines stress need for supportive environment, American Cancer Society, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
UPDATE 1-DAVOS-Growing wealth divide puts globalisation at risk, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PT
Boston University School of Medicine researchers clarify link between salt and hypertension, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 7:20:22 AM PT
Parkinson's treatment shows positive results in clinical testing, University of Florida, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Hip fracture guidelines tackle 'considerable variations' in UK and Irish hospital care, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
ULMA and Tecnalia conduct crop testing with a special photovoltaic panel for greenhouses, Elhuyar Fundazioa, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
Increase dietary fiber, decrease disease, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 7:17:03 AM PT
Short, sharp shock treatment for E. coli, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 6:19:14 AM PT
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Precancer markers identified in airway epithelium cells of healthy smokers, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 5:17:19 PM PT
Ganetespib showed activity in KRAS-mutant NSCLC as monotherapy and in combinations, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 5:17:19 PM PT
Global study sheds light on role of exercise, cars and televisions on the risk of heart attacks, European Society of Cardiology, Posted 4:19:13 PM PT
Predators hunt for a balanced diet, University of Exeter, Posted 4:17:23 PM PT
New educational program helps the siblings of children with cancer, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:19 PM PT
Limited use of compulsory licensing of pharmaceuticals to protect public health, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:20:43 PM PT
Twin Cities light rail project presents both opportunities and risks for health, according to report, HOME, Posted 2:20:43 PM PT
Asian-Americans getting better heart attack care, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 2:19:16 PM PT
How can we improve global access to pain relief?, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:16 PM PT
Scientists look to microbes to unlock Earth's deep secrets, National Science Foundation, Posted 2:19:16 PM PT
Young women often fail to spot their weight gain, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 2:19:10 PM PT
Long-term consequences of venous thrombosis, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:18:13 PM PT
Study shows early primate had a transitional lemur-like grooming claw, University of Florida, Posted 2:18:11 PM PT
How can pediatric HIV be eliminated in Zimbabwe?, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 2:17:14 PM PT
Preventing mother to child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:17:14 PM PT
Study establishes importance of tracking diseases associated with illegal wildlife trade, American Museum of Natural History, Posted 2:17:03 PM PT
Pepin Heights Orchards Issues Cider Advisory, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT
Marijuana use not associated with adverse effects on lung function, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:20 PM PT
High rates of disability and health care use found in older Americans with cirrhosis, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Study evaluates blood potassium levels after heart attack and risk of in-hospital mortality, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Persons with dementia have higher rate of hospitalizations, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Inflammation may link obesity and adverse pregnancy outcomes, IOS Press, Posted 1:19:11 PM PT
Study examines accuracy of prognostic tools used to predict mortality among older adults, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:18:12 PM PT
People with dementia have more preventable hospitalizations, Group Health Research Institute, Posted 1:18:11 PM PT
Marijuana smoke not as damaging to lungs as cigarette smoke, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 1:17:21 PM PT
Healing the iPhone's wounds, University of Pittsburgh, Posted 12:19:03 PM PT
Lower risk of death linked with access to key attributes of primary care, UC Davis study shows, University of California - Davis Health System, Posted 12:18:13 PM PT
Gut microbe networks differ from norm in obese people, systems biology approach reveals, University of Washington, Posted 12:17:16 PM PT
UGA study offers hope for hemlock attack, University of Georgia, Posted 12:17:02 PM PT
Cosmetic chemical hinders brain development in tadpoles, Brown University, Posted 11:20:15 AM PT
High rates of disability and health care use for older americans with cirrhosis, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 11:18:11 AM PT
New fibrosis classification improves accuracy of diagnosis in hepatitis C, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
Nature Materials: Quick-cooking nanomaterials in microwave to make tomorrow's air conditioners, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Posted 10:19:02 AM PT
Algae for your fuel tank, Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Posted 10:17:03 AM PT
Diabetes study shines spotlight on lifestyle interventions, Emory University, Posted 9:18:11 AM PT
Disruption of biological clocks causes neurodegeneration, early death, Oregon State University, Posted 9:18:09 AM PT
Dramatic links found between climate change, elk, plants, and birds, United States Geological Survey, Posted 9:17:26 AM PT
New findings by St. Michael's researchers about the way cells work, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 9:17:26 AM PT
Unexpected discovery opens up new opportunities for targeting cancer, University of Leicester, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Clearing a potential road block to bisabolane, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Early-stage breast cancer patients lack knowledge; may not receive treatment they prefer, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Scripps Research scientists paint new picture of dance between protein and binding partners, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Researchers identify molecular 'culprit' in rise of planetary oxygen, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
The path less traveled: Research is driving solutions to improve unpaved roads, Kansas State University, Posted 9:17:04 AM PT
Reuse of municipal wastewater has potential to augment future drinking water supplies, National Academy of Sciences, Posted 9:17:04 AM PT
An apple a day isn't enough, Concordia University, Posted 9:17:04 AM PT
Niels Bohr Institute gets top researcher from Harvard, University of Copenhagen, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
Swallow a pill and let your doc tour your insides, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
Diseases and sex, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 8:18:10 AM PT
Tapping the body's own defenses, researchers look to cutting-edge gene therapy for bladder cancer, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
World's most extreme deep-sea vents revealed, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (UK), Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Researchers discover novel anti-viral immune pathway in the mosquito, Virginia Tech, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Backing out of the nanotunnel, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
70 percent of Europeans suffer from low vitamin D levels, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
Increased risk of developing asthma by age of 3 after cesarean, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Posted 7:18:11 AM PT
Height loss increases risk for fractures and death in older women, Kaiser Permanente, Posted 7:18:09 AM PT
No pain, no gain? Studies of the ideal way of making jump shots in handball, University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Fewer animal experiments thanks to nanosensors, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
WHOI scientists contribute to comprehensive picture of the fate of oil from Deepwater Horizon spill, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Posted 7:17:20 AM PT
Penn researchers find treatment for diabetes and depression improves both, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 6:20:19 AM PT
Monday, January 9, 2012
Cryo-Save Group NV: New storage record, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PT
Would you stop eating out to lose weight?, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:19:10 PM PT
Sorafenib effective in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, but low survival rates reported, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 6:17:18 PM PT
Stem cell therapy reverses diabetes, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:11 PM PT
Study finds federal amendments increased gun sales diverted to criminals, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 2:20:26 PM PT
New study: Cholera in Haiti tracked more rapidly by social media than traditional methods, Burness Communications, Posted 2:19:14 PM PT
Bacteria in the gut of autistic children different from non-autistic children, American Society for Microbiology, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
How does team care improve depression and diabetes?, Group Health Research Institute, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
January/February 2012 Annals of Family Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, Posted 2:18:10 PM PT
Illinois scientists link dietary DHA to male fertility, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental, Posted 2:17:14 PM PT
Dabigatran associated with increased risk of acute coronary events, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:13 PM PT
How many lives could a soda tax save?, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 1:19:08 PM PT
Statin use in postmenopausal women associated with increased diabetes risk, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:08 PM PT
Hopkins researchers find 'Google Flu Trends' a powerful early warning system for emergency departments, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 1:19:08 PM PT
A penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages keeps the doctor away and saves money, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 1:19:07 PM PT
Why personalized medicine holds promise for preventing and treating diabetes, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 1:18:12 PM PT
Clinical trial: Nicotine patch shows benefits in mild cognitive impairment, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:18:09 PM PT
Biomarkers identify acute kidney injury in emergency patients, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:15 PM PT
Getting cancer cells to swallow poison, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Researchers map potential genetic origins, pathways of lung cancer in never-smokers, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Genetic composition of multicentric lung tumors appears to be similar, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Estrogen-targeting drug combo may help prevent lung cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Sensitive detection method analyzes circulating tumor cells in patients with lung cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 1:17:14 PM PT
Pill some day may prevent serious foodborne illness, scientist says, Purdue University, Posted 1:17:02 PM PT
ORNL experiments prove nanoscale metallic conductivity in ferroelectrics, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 12:19:02 PM PT
Scientists solve mystery of colorful armchair nanotubes, Rice University, Posted 12:19:02 PM PT
New way to learn about -- and potentially block -- traits in harmful pathogens, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 12:17:26 PM PT
Study confirms new strategy in fight against infectious diseases, Ohio State University, Posted 12:17:25 PM PT
Towards more effective treatment for multiple myeloma, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Posted 12:17:17 PM PT
UCSB scientists say topography played key role in Deepwater Horizon disaster, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 12:17:04 PM PT
Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to hospital's decorative fountain, Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, Posted 11:19:10 AM PT
New research helps predict bat presence at wind energy facilities, USDA Forest Service - Pacific Southwest Research Station, Posted 11:17:18 AM PT
Wildlife Conservation Society announces new snake species, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
MU researchers find unique protein organization in arteries associated with cardiovascular disease, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
Study reveals enzyme function, could help find muscular dystrophy therapies, University of Iowa Health Care, Posted 10:17:21 AM PT
Nicotine replacement therapies may not be effective in helping people quit smoking, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 9:20:25 AM PT
Insulin therapy may help repair atherosclerotic lesions in diabetic patients, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:19:10 AM PT
2 randomized controlled trials highlight difficulties in treating migraines, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:19:10 AM PT
The onset of cognitive decline begins at 45, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 9:18:13 AM PT
East meets West to boost fertility, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
Spasticity gene finding provides clues to causes of nerve cell degeneration, Wellcome Trust, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
New gene, new mechanism for neuron loss in hereditary spastic paraplegias, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
Genetic and mechanistic basis for rotor syndrome uncovered, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:18:12 AM PT
GW researcher and colleagues identify environmental exposure to organochlorines may impact male reproduction, George Washington University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Could Siberian volcanism have caused the Earth's largest extinction event?, Carnegie Institution, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
Tortoise species thought to be extinct still lives, genetic analysis reveals, Yale University, Posted 9:17:19 AM PT
In the brain, 'ORMOSIL' nanoparticles hold promise as a potential vehicle for drug delivery, University at Buffalo, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
Obesity and cancer screening: Do race and gender also play a role?, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
JCI online early table of contents: Jan. 9, 2012, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 9:17:16 AM PT
'Extinct' for 150 years, an iconic Galápagos giant tortoise species lives, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:04 AM PT
Preventive hemophilia A treatment reduces annual bleeding events and frequency of infusions, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Blood pressure control: Now or later?, Springer, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Film coatings made from whey, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Posted 8:19:11 AM PT
Smaller and more powerful electronics requires the understanding of 'quantum jamming' physics, Elhuyar Fundazioa, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
New material for thermonuclear fusion reactors, Carlos III University of Madrid, Posted 8:19:02 AM PT
Personalized gene therapies may increase survival in brain cancer patients, University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental, Posted 8:17:17 AM PT
Tracking genes' remote controls, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 8:17:14 AM PT
Cancer and fertility -- young women speak up, Springer, Posted 8:17:04 AM PT
Headphone music eases anxiety during prostate biopsies, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 8:17:04 AM PT
A 'friend' request from al-Qaida, University of Haifa, Posted 7:20:18 AM PT
Combination therapy shows positive response for children with ADHD, Elsevier, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Marijuana use associated with cyclic vomiting syndrome in young males, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:19:12 AM PT
Fit females make more daughters, mighty males get grandsons, University of Exeter, Posted 7:18:10 AM PT
Researchers discover new culprit in atherosclerosis, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 7:17:24 AM PT
Simpler times: Did an earlier genetic molecule predate DNA and RNA?, Arizona State University, Posted 7:17:18 AM PT
Keeping electronics cool, University of California - Riverside, Posted 5:19:02 AM PT
TGen researchers map potential genetic origins, pathways of lung cancer in nonsmokers, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 1:17:12 AM PT
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Almost perfect: A breakthrough in superlens development, Michigan Technological University, Posted 9:19:02 PM PT
For those with diabetes, controlling blood pressure is crucial, but not urgent, University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 9:18:12 PM PT
Most parents who get tested for breast cancer genes share results with their children, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:17:17 PM PT
Novartis Consumer Health Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Certain Over-The-Counter Products Due to Potential Presence Of Foreign Tablets Or Chipped Or, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 PM PT
Scientists identify an innate function of vitamin E, HOME, Posted 10:19:10 AM PT
Graphene reveals its magnetic personality, University of Manchester, Posted 10:19:02 AM PT
2 genes affect anxiety, behavior in mice with too much MeCP2, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
New test spots early signs of inherited metabolic disorders, University of California - San Diego, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
'Couch potato pill' might stop heat stroke too, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
Exercise in a pill may protect against extreme heat sensitivity, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 10:18:10 AM PT
Climate change is altering mountain vegetation at large scale, University of Vienna, Posted 10:17:24 AM PT
European mountain vegetation shows effects of warmer climate, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
Team finds a better way to gauge the climate costs of land use changes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
Evolution of complexity recreated using 'molecular time travel', University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 10:17:19 AM PT
Friday, January 6, 2012
An ecosystem being transformed – Yellowstone 15 years after the return of wolves, Oregon State University, Posted 2:17:22 PM PT
Scientists characterize protein essential to survival of malaria parasite, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 2:17:17 PM PT
Bloch’s Best Inc Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Eggs in Laromme Brand Vanilla Rugelach in 14 oz. Round Containers, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:01 PM PT
Prospective surveillance model emerges as standard of care for breast cancer treatment, American Physical Therapy Association, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Mass prostate cancer screening doesn't reduce deaths, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Study shows no evidence of a mortality benefit to PSA screening, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:11 PM PT
Scientists refute Greenpeace claim that genetically modified corn caused new insect pest, Entomological Society of America, Posted 1:17:02 PM PT
Uninsured receive same quantity, value of imaging services as insured in hospital, in-patient setting, American College of Radiology, Posted 12:17:20 PM PT
UF research on newly formed plants could lead to improved crop fertility, University of Florida, Posted 12:17:05 PM PT
Salk scientists map the frontiers of vision, Salk Institute, Posted 10:17:20 AM PT
Tiny worm points to big promise, Northwestern University, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
The nuclear, biological and climate threat - 2011 reviewed, SAGE Publications, Posted 10:17:16 AM PT
Study finds age-related effects in MS may be reversible, Joslin Diabetes Center, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
Experts offer pointers for optimizing radiation dose in pediatric CT, American College of Radiology, Posted 9:17:22 AM PT
Rich Products Corporation announces nationwide voluntary recall of 1/4 (Quarter) Sheet Vanilla Flavored Pre-Soaked Sponge Cake Artificially Flavored, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PT
Hopkins grants nanotechnology license to NexImmune, Baltimore Business Journal, Posted 8:18:28 AM PT
Hybrid silkworms spin stronger spider silk, University of Notre Dame, Posted 8:18:09 AM PT
Researchers find malignancy-risk gene signature for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Posted 8:17:15 AM PT
Is Nanotechnology the New GMO?, WebMD, Posted 8:14:18 AM PT
Reading life’s building blocks: Researchers develop tools to speed DNA sequencing, Physorg, Posted 7:56:03 AM PT
Shrinking medical tests - where nanotechnology and medicine meet, nanowerk, Posted 7:53:28 AM PT
Nanotechnology conference win for Birmingham, Conference News, Posted 7:04:27 AM PT
How poor maternal diet can increase risk of diabetes -- new mechanism discovered, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 6:19:12 AM PT
3-dimensional view of 1-dimensional nanostructures, Northwestern University, Posted 6:19:02 AM PT
Implanted biofuel cell converts bug's chemistry into electricity, Case Western Reserve University, Posted 6:17:13 AM PT
Moderate red wine drinking may help cut women's breast cancer risk, Cedars-Sinai study shows, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
Differing dangers at sea, University of Stavanger, Posted 6:17:02 AM PT
How poor maternal diet can increase risk of diabetes – new mechanism discovered, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 2:18:12 AM PT
A new wild ginger discovered from the evergreen forest of Western Ghats of South India, Pensoft Publishers, Posted 2:17:05 AM PT
Seoul shares down as institutions turn sellers, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 AM PT