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Friday, July 3, 2009
Uncertain Times for M2E Power: Up for Sale, Looking to Vehicles, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Croatia reports first H1N1 case, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong finds 1st case of Tamiflu-resistant H1N1, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Hong Kong finds 1st case of Tamiflu-resistant H1N1, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
Seoul shares turn higher led by techs, pharmas, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
CPI Foods, Inc Recalls Non Fat Dry Milk Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
NOW Foods Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Whey Protein Concentrate, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Hy-Vee Inc. Recalls Mislabeled Salad Dressing, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 PM PDT
Gene's novel role may provide key to treating liver and neurodegenerative diseases, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 6:17:23 PM PDT
Existing Parkinson's disease drug may fight drug-resistant TB, University of California - San Diego, Posted 5:19:18 PM PDT
'Jumping gene' diminishes the effect of a new type 2 diabetes risk gene, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:19 PM PDT
Washington to give antiviral drugs to WHO, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT
Poor health among indigenous peoples a question of cultural loss as well as poverty, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Posted 4:20:27 PM PDT
A rush of blood to the head -- anger increases blood flow, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:19 PM PDT
New flu may not spread like regular flu -studies, Reuters, Posted 3:21:03 PM PDT
Doubts cast on credibility of some published clinical trials, BioMed Central, Posted 3:19:20 PM PDT
New flu may not spread like regular flu, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Wal-Mart Smiles on the White House, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Where Are Medicare Stories at BarackObama.com?, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 2:17:23 PM PDT
New Imaging Technology Monitors HER2 Protein, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Computer Simulations Extend Abilities of Shape Memory Alloys, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Britain projects 100,000 swine flu cases per day, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Learning from locusts, Queen's University, Posted 1:18:17 PM PDT
JNCI news brief: Improving the biomarker pipeline for early cancer detection, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT
JNCI news brief: Hepatitis B virus mutations may predict risk of liver cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT
A question of height, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
UPDATE 2-Japan finds first case of H1N1 resistant to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
SCENARIOS-Possible outcomes of Mexico mid-term election, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
Integrated optical trap holds particles for on-chip analysis, University of California - Santa Cruz, Posted 12:17:24 PM PDT
WHO chief identifies "warning signs" of severe flu, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-Japan finds first case of H1N1 resistant to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Device Captures Endothelial Progenitor Cells; May Help Detect Vascular Disease Early, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Mysteries of Salamander Regeneration Revealed, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Nephros' Dual Stage Ultrafilter System Guarantees Clean Fluids for Dialysis Machines, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
MIT and CDC discover why H1N1 flu spreads inefficiently, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 11:19:18 AM PDT
Stanford bioethicist and colleagues call for federal regulation of genetic ancestry testing, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 11:18:19 AM PDT
Prostate cancer patients disease free after 5 years likely to be disease free after 10 years, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT
Climate change and the mystery of the shrinking sheep, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Posted 11:17:03 AM PDT
Human heart master cells identified, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Prostate cancer patients disease free after five years likely to be disease free after 10 years, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:26 AM PDT
Japan finds first case of H1N1 resistant to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Argentine workers suspected of passing flu to pigs, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Overweight kids experience more loneliness, anxiety, MU study finds, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 9:20:24 AM PDT
Brain malformations significantly associated with preterm birth, Wake Forest research shows, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Posted 9:18:16 AM PDT
Ben-Gurion U. researchers reveal connection between cancer and human evolution, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
UCLA scientists find molecular differences between embryonic stem cells and reprogrammed skin cells, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Research reveals what drives lung cancer's spread, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
New targeted therapy finds and eliminates deadly leukemia stem cells, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Pacific Northwest forests could store more carbon, help address greenhouse issues, Oregon State University, Posted 9:17:02 AM PDT
FDA Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Natural compound stops retinopathy, University of Oklahoma, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT
Ferns took to the trees and thrived, Duke University, Posted 8:17:23 AM PDT
Africa: AIDS hits health services, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:02 AM PDT
Visit to the doctor: The supply of additional private services is increasing, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT
U of Minnesota finds treatment that significantly slows progression of eye damage in persons with type 1 diabetes, University of Minnesota, Posted 7:19:18 AM PDT
Rampant helper syndrome, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
Evolution: Crabs go deep to avoid hot water, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (UK), Posted 7:17:06 AM PDT
Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA, University of Adelaide, Posted 6:18:20 AM PDT
Predicting the return of prostate cancer: New Johns Hopkins study betters the odds of success, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT
Study shows PET can measure effectiveness of novel breast cancer treatment, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 5:17:02 AM PDT
India legalises sex between men, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
Scale up of early infant diagnosis in rural Ethiopia successful, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Researchers unite to distribute quantum keys, Institute of Physics, Posted 9:19:02 PM PDT
Stop & Shop Issues A Voluntary Recall of Stop & Shop Non Fat Dry Milk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT
Regenerated legs no big trick for salamanders, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
Bosnia identifies first H1N1 flu case, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
Inbred bumblebees less successful, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:04 PM PDT
Secrets revealed about how disease-causing DNA mutations occur, Penn State, Posted 3:18:16 PM PDT
LIVESTOCK-Cattle surge to 2-mo high as funds buy, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Hormone treatment eases post-surgery distress in children, University of California - Irvine, Posted 2:20:22 PM PDT
Clocking salt levels in the blood: A link between the circadian rhythm and salt balance, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:20:20 PM PDT
U finds treatment that significantly slows progression of eye damage in persons with type 1 diabetes, University of Minnesota, Posted 2:19:18 PM PDT
NEJM study addresses impact of Medicare Part D on medical spending, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 2:18:18 PM PDT
JCI online early table of contents: July 1, 2009, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:18:17 PM PDT
New science review examines multiple health benefits of dairy foods, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT
DIY Circumcision Makes Writing This Post Difficult, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
If Paris Hilton Had a Gas Mask, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Brainsway to Test TMS for Smoking Cessation, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Researchers testing virus-gene therapy combination against melanoma, University of California - San Diego, Posted 1:19:26 PM PDT
Blood stem cell growth factor reverses memory decline in mice, University of South Florida Health, Posted 1:19:22 PM PDT
Novel handheld device detects anthrax with outstanding accuracy and reliability, DISCLAIMER, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT
JNCI news brief: Risk of breast cancer and a single-nucleotide polymorphism, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
JNCI news brief: Cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination in the Netherlands, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
Microbial analysis, micropatterning methods featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
North Coast Seafood is recalling Fresh Tuna Steaks sold in Retail Store in New England, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Lap-band weight-loss surgery can reverse metabolic syndrome in obese teens, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 12:18:19 PM PDT
UCLA collaboration identifies immune system link to schizophrenia, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 11:19:18 AM PDT
Nanotechnology may increase longevity of dental fillings, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 11:19:03 AM PDT
Nanotech Leads to The Creation of Tiniest Light Bulbs, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT
FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix and Zyban, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 4-GE teams up with Geron for stem-cell research, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Study examines liver transplantation after drug induced acute liver failure, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 10:20:27 AM PDT
Study shows that a combination of common genetic variations can lead to schizophrenia, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT
Scientists: Salamanders, regenerative wonders, heal like mammals, people, University of Florida, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share genetic roots, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT
Study strongly supports many genetic contributions to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT
UNC study rewrites textbook on key genetic phenomenon, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:19 AM PDT
Plants save the earth from an icy doom, Yale University, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT
Man and Nature Combine to Make Exquisite Art, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Airline Routes Predict Pathogen Spread, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Merck Manual Now Available on iPhone, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
HIV-positive gay men in UK still disproportionately affected by syphilis and LGV, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT
Both good/bad movie characters who smoke influence teens to do the same, Dartmouth College, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT
Newly appreciated membrane estrogen receptor important therapeutic target for breast cancer, Lifespan, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
Unexpectedly long-range effects in advanced magnetic devices, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 7:19:03 AM PDT
Genetically engineered mice yield clues to 'knocking out' cancer, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT
Double success for Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia scientists working on chromosome segregation, Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia, Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT
Colorectal cancer, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT
ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets, American Dietetic Association, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
Desert rhubarb -- a self-irrigating plant, University of Haifa, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
MS study offers theory for why repair of brain's wiring fails, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 6:19:18 AM PDT
New statistical technique improves precision of nanotechnology data, Georgia Institute of Technology Research News, Posted 6:19:03 AM PDT
FACTBOX: US-Russia trade has grown, despite strains, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 AM PDT
UT researcher: Interferon alpha can delay full onset of type I diabetes, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 5:19:17 AM PDT
Chromosomal problems affect nearly all human embryos, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 4:18:23 AM PDT
Joint replacement patients with diabetes greatly benefit from controlled glucose, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Posted 4:18:23 AM PDT
Cancer survivors at greater risk of birth complications; special monitoring needed, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 4:17:23 AM PDT
Gay men sexually abused in childhood more likely to have risky sex, get HIV, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
Testing projects using social networks effective in identifying people with undiagnosed infection, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
Women with endometriosis need special care during pregnancy to avoid risk of premature birth, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 1:17:22 AM PDT
Will IVF work for a particular patient? The answer may be found in her blood, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 1:17:22 AM PDT
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Roche to ease Tamiflu access in developing economies, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
UPDATE 1-Roche to ease Tamiflu access in developing countries, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
Woman in Spain dies from swine flu after childbirth, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
Triggering muscle development -- a therapeutic cure for muscle wastage?, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 10:17:25 PM PDT
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - July 1, Reuters, Posted 9:21:03 PM PDT
Emerging techniques put a new twist on ankle repair, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Posted 9:20:25 PM PDT
A young brain for an old bee, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:18 PM PDT
Clue to normal-tension glaucoma; herpes infection and corneal transplants, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Posted 9:18:18 PM PDT
Key to evolutionary fitness: Cut the calories, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:18 PM PDT
Study identifies biomarker that safely monitors tumor response to new brain cancer treatment, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Posted 9:17:29 PM PDT
Mangrove-dependent animals globally threatened, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Posted 9:17:23 PM PDT
Risky business: Stressed men more likely to gamble, University of Southern California, Posted 5:18:18 PM PDT
Joint replacement treatment: Using clinical pathways works, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:24 PM PDT
An innovative surgical technique gives hope to patients suffering from refractory epilepsy, DISCLAIMER, Posted 4:20:24 PM PDT
New fossil primate suggests common Asian ancestor, challenges primates such as 'Ida', Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Posted 4:18:18 PM PDT
Genetic analysis reveals secrets of scorpion venom, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:18 PM PDT
GE teams up with Geron for stem-cell research, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Buenos Aires mayor declares emergency to fight flu, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Agent used in spinal surgery linked to higher complications rate, greater inpatient charges, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:30 PM PDT
Bad medicine, Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies, Posted 1:19:25 PM PDT
Current search for heart disease treatment may not be fruitful, Imperial College London, Posted 1:18:20 PM PDT
New findings on Parkinson's disease and effect on patient behavior, Rutgers University, Posted 1:18:19 PM PDT
New lab-on-a-chip measures mechanics of bacteria colonies, University of Michigan, Posted 1:17:23 PM PDT
Stirred, not shaken: Bio-inspired cilia mix medical reagents at small scales, University of Washington, Posted 12:17:22 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: Ringleader Sentenced to Nine Years In Federal Prison For Allergy Testing Health Care Fraud Scheme That Bilked Insurance Companies an, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 3-GE teams up with Geron for stem-cell research, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 2-WHO says Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 "isolated case", Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
WHO says Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 "isolated case", Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
IOM CER Committee releases recs to Congress for health-care priorities, funding, American College of Physicians, Posted 11:19:19 AM PDT
Vitamin D deficiency is widespead and on the increase, International Osteoporosis Foundation, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Golfing Now Open to Disabled,Thanks to New Technology, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Life Size Fetus Replicas Make for Nifty Presents for Expecting Parents, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
WHO says Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 "an isolated case", Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
WHO SPOKESMAN SAYS MUST MAINTAIN VIGILANCE REGARDING TAMIFLU EFF, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco Regulation, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PDT
Possible benefit from online genetic testing for lung cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Metabolic factors may play a role in risk for breast cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
Anti-biotech groups obstruct forest biotechnology, Oregon State University, Posted 10:17:02 AM PDT
RPT-UPDATE 2-EU paves way to prolong biotech maize cultivation, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
EU agency confirms safety of Monsanto GM maize, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
University of Leicester researchers discover new fluorescent silicon nanoparticles, University of Leicester, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
Cosmetic surgery appeals to men, women with appearance-based rejection sensitivity, University at Buffalo, Posted 8:20:26 AM PDT
Measurements fail to identify TB patients who could benefit from shorter treatment course, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 8:19:16 AM PDT
OJ worse for teeth than whitening says Eastman Institute researchers, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 8:19:14 AM PDT
Omega-3 fatty acids appear to impact AMD progression, DISCLAIMER, Posted 8:19:14 AM PDT
The sound of light: Innovative technology shatters the barriers of modern light microscopy, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-EU agency confirms safety of Monsanto GM maize, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
EU agency reconfirms safety of Monsanto GM maize, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Mauritius confirms first of H1N1 flu virus, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Discovery may provide new treatments for alcohol dependence, University of Gothenburg, Posted 7:19:16 AM PDT
Patients with moderate to severe periodontitis need evaluation for heart disease risk, Elsevier, Posted 7:17:29 AM PDT
Scientists find a biological 'fountain of youth' in new world bat caves, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:17:24 AM PDT
Harvard scientists solve mystery about why HIV patients are more susceptible to TB infection, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
Peer pressure plays major role in environmental behavior, Michigan State University, Posted 7:17:06 AM PDT
EU to examine national opt-outs for GM crop growing, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
In muscle stem cells, age matters: study, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
The decision about the incision: Is midline or transverse better for abdominal surgery?, University Hospital Heidelberg, Posted 6:20:27 AM PDT
Polycystic ovarian syndrome: New light on its causes and its effect on brothers, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:19:17 AM PDT
Reduced ovarian reserve associated with increased risk of trisomic pregnancy, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT
Daily sex helps to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve fertility, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT
Women with cystic fibrosis can have safe and successful fertility treatment, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT
Single thawed embryo transfer after PGD does not affect pregnancy rates, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT
New test can detect both genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in embryos, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT
Neural stem cell differentiation factor discovered, Goethe University Frankfurt, Posted 6:17:26 AM PDT
A thirst for blood sparks toxic algal blooms, University of Gothenburg, Posted 6:17:24 AM PDT
The tiny difference in the genes of bacteria, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 6:17:24 AM PDT
WHO HIV boss warns against two-tier global system of treatment, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 AM PDT
Menopause does not affect response to HIV treatment, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT
Adherence to HIV treatment in US gay men differs by race and ethnicity, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT
Monday, June 29, 2009
RPT-Will two flus mix in Indonesia? Experts worry, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 PM PDT
Your own private global warming, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:20:23 PM PDT
Accelerated fertility treatment leads to shortened time to pregnancy and cost savings, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical School, Posted 9:18:16 PM PDT
FDA Confirms E. Coli O157:H7 In Prepackaged Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT
Water should be a human right, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:18 PM PDT
Composites for energy, University of Bristol, Posted 5:17:20 PM PDT
Flies avoid a plant's poison using a newly identified taste mechanism, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT
Seasonal hunger devastating and under-recognized, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT
No evidence that WHO-recommended treatment for insecticide poisoning improves survival, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT
Mexican swine flu victims were young, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT
Only a flight away? Swine flu followed route map, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT
Stress in the womb can last a lifetime, say researchers behind new exhibit, Imperial College London, Posted 4:19:25 PM PDT
Magic ingredient in breast milk protects babies' intestines, Queen Mary, University of London, Posted 4:19:22 PM PDT
Gene map aims to combat blood flukes, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:18 PM PDT
Birds with a nose for a difference, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:28 PM PDT
Mexican swine flu victims were young, some healthy, Reuters, Posted 3:21:03 PM PDT
Sulfate lens enhances climate warming properties of atmospheric soot, University of California - San Diego, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
Placebo effects in caregivers may change behavior of children with ADHD, University at Buffalo, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
GUMC study may help explain 'awakenings' that occur with popular sleep-aid Ambien, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
ASU scientist: Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies, Arizona State University, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
Scripps research scientists find key culprits in lupus, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT
Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 2:18:19 PM PDT
Dynasty: Influenza virus in 1918 and today, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:18:19 PM PDT
Pitt researchers describe the 90-year evolution of swine flu, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 2:18:18 PM PDT
Stanford researchers find a quicker, cheaper way to sort isotopes, Stanford University, Posted 2:17:28 PM PDT
MIT: Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
Straighten up and fly right: Moths benefit more from flexible wings than rigid, University of Washington, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
Toxic chemicals affect steroid hormones differently in humans and invertebrates, University of California - San Diego, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
First step to converting solar energy using 'artificial leaf', Leiden University, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
UNC scientists tackle viral mysteries, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
Loss of coastal seagrass habitat accelerating globally, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT
Hand-held aerosol sensors help fill crucial data gap over oceans, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 1:20:26 PM PDT
MIT: A new approach to engineering for extreme environments, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 1:19:19 PM PDT
World's largest aerosol sensing network has leafy origins, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 1:17:28 PM PDT
How much is life worth? The $440 billion question, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
Study finds improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening, University at Buffalo, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
Novel epigenetic markers of melanoma may herald new treatments for patients, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 1:17:21 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney Press Release: Scottsdale Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Charges Related to Marketing of Sexual Enhancement Drug, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Will two flus mix in Indonesia? Experts worry, Reuters, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT
Argentine health minister quits as flu spreads - TV, Reuters, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT
Toyota Working on Thought Controlled Wheelchairs, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Trojan Horse Minicells Sneak On, Destroy Unsuspecting Tumors, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Tweet Your Life Signs Direct to Cyberspace, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Study of flower color shows evolution in action, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 11:17:25 AM PDT
Water webs: Connecting spiders, residents in the Southwest, Arizona State University, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Kenya confirms first case of H1N1 flu virus, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Gene expression findings a step toward better classification and treatment of juvenile arthritis, NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Posted 10:18:16 AM PDT
Stanford researchers publish comprehensive model for medical device development, InHealth: The Institute for Health Technology Studies, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Oscar Pistorius: Previously confidential study results released on amputee sprinter, Southern Methodist University, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Can a new implant coating technique create a new six million dollar man?, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
UNC study: Aerobic activity may keep the brain young, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT
New biomarker method could increase the number of diagnostic tests for cancer, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT
New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies in high-risk women, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT
Purple sweet potato means increased amount of anti-cancer components, Kansas State University, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT
Higher fuel to hurt Royal Caribbean '09 earnings, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 2-Higher fuel to hurt Royal Caribbean '09 earnings, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
City Baking Brand Apple Crumb Cake, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Breakthrough in combating the side effects of quinine, University of Nottingham, Posted 9:19:17 AM PDT
Prostate screening studies reviewed in European Urology July issue, European Association of Urology, Posted 9:17:26 AM PDT
Black gay men may be at increased HIV risk, Springer, Posted 9:17:26 AM PDT
Prostate screening studies reviewd in European Urology July issue, European Association of Urology, Posted 9:17:25 AM PDT
Little-known marine decomposers attract the attention of genome sequencers, Stony Brook University, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT
AbioCor Total Artificial Heart Proving Its Mettle, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT
UK's Healthcare System Needs Better Crutches, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT
Debate on administration of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm infants, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 8:19:20 AM PDT
ICSI or IVF: Babies born from frozen embryos do just as well, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
New, less invasive genetic test greatly improves pregnancy rates in older women with poor prognosis, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
High levels of cycling training damage triathletes' sperm, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
Ovarian transplantation: New technique gives greatly improved results in this delicate operation, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
Ovarian transplantation: First baby is born after a new technique, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
Second gene linked to familial testicular cancer, NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT
New tool finds best heart disease and stroke treatments for patients with diabetes, North Carolina State University, Posted 8:17:24 AM PDT
Debate on admin. of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term infants, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT
Female human embryos adjust the balance of X chromosomes before implantation, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 7:18:29 AM PDT
Who goes abroad for fertility treatment and why?, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 7:18:29 AM PDT
Risk of cancer, Academy of Finland, Posted 7:17:28 AM PDT
Higher fuel prices to hurt Royal Caribbean earnings, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-Higher fuel to hurt Royal Caribbean 2009 earnings, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
New control system of the body discovered, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 6:19:19 AM PDT
Intestinal cells surprisingly active in pursuit of nutrition and defense, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 6:17:28 AM PDT
Ultrasensitive detector promises improved treatment of viral respiratory infections, Vanderbilt University, Posted 6:17:28 AM PDT
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- June 24, 2009, American Chemical Society, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT
Brazil registers first H1N1 flu death - ministry, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 AM PDT
Removal of US entry ban for people with HIV moves a step closer, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
Patients returning after interrupting HIV care have a high risk of short-term illness and death, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
Sunday, June 28, 2009
For women with PCOS, acupuncture and exercise may bring relief, reduce risks, American Physiological Society, Posted 10:18:22 PM PDT
New crops needed for new climate, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:19:12 PM PDT
Ozone depletes oil seed rape productivity, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:19:12 PM PDT
Mice run faster on high-grade oil, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:19:12 PM PDT
Super-sleepers could help super-sizers!, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT
Natural-born divers and the molecular traces of evolution, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT
Teens who believe they'll die young are more likely to engage in risky behavior, University of Minnesota research finds, University of Minnesota, Posted 9:17:26 PM PDT
Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:03 PM PDT
Reading the brain without poking it, University of Utah, Posted 8:17:21 PM PDT
Plant protein 'doorkeepers' block invading microbes, study finds, University of California - Davis, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT
GP bodies support guidelines for use of patient records in medical research, Wellcome Trust, Posted 4:19:19 PM PDT
Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 3:18:17 PM PDT
New H1N1 flu not going away, US health agency says, Reuters, Posted 1:21:03 PM PDT
Company Recalls Various Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
New trigger for chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis discovered, Imperial College London, Posted 10:19:18 AM PDT
Scientists create first electronic quantum processor, Yale University, Posted 10:19:04 AM PDT
Singapore nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 10:17:19 AM PDT
Saturday, June 27, 2009
What makes a great footballer?, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:16 PM PDT
The faster they come, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:16 PM PDT
The science of hammering, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:17:26 PM PDT
City Baking LLC, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 PM PDT
Friday, June 26, 2009
New H1N1 flu not going away: US health agency, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 PM PDT
LIVESTOCK-US hogs near 4-year lows amid ample supplies, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 PM PDT
Trial shows promise for arthritis drug, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:20 PM PDT
Premier Nutrition Announces Precautionary, Voluntary Nationwide Recall of selected ODYSSEY Branded Bars Containing Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
A Gift From the King of Pop?, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
Researchers pinpoint a new enemy for tumor-suppressor p53, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 2:17:25 PM PDT
Insulin analogue glargine possibly increases cancer risk, Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care, Posted 2:17:25 PM PDT
Melon research sweetened with DNA sequence, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications, Posted 2:17:24 PM PDT
Large-scale H1N1 vaccine production begins: Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Dietary fat linked to pancreatic cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: Former Managing Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Defraud Health Insurers, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PDT
Race origins and health disparites, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Posted 11:18:02 AM PDT
Researchers see evidence of memory in the songbird brain, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 10:17:28 AM PDT
Very high level of late diagnosis in US: 38% develop AIDS within one year, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PDT
HIV testing technology in US needs to change or risk missing acute infections, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PDT
Tryptophan deficiency may underlie quinine side effects, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Further gene mutations linked to autism risk, Public Library of Science, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT
Inhaled growth hormone safe for children deficient in this key protein, Indiana University, Posted 8:18:17 AM PDT
Trio of signals converge to induce liver and pancreas cell development in the embryo, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 8:17:21 AM PDT
Xie Lab uncovers molecular machinery related to stem cell fate, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Posted 8:17:21 AM PDT
Study shows 1 in 25 deaths worldwide attributable to alcohol, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT
LSUHSC research identifies enzyme that makes survival molecule for key vision cells, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Posted 7:17:32 AM PDT
Uncovering how cells cover gaps, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 7:17:30 AM PDT
Making nanoparticles in artificial cells, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:17:26 AM PDT
Corals stay close to home, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:17:26 AM PDT
Nuts For You Recalls Roasted & Salted Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
University of Houston research team aims to help caregivers monitor patients' health and whereabouts, University of Houston, Posted 6:18:22 AM PDT
In the warming West, climate most significant factor in fanning wildfires' flames, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT
Implant bacteria, beware: Researchers create nano-sized assassins, Brown University, Posted 5:17:03 AM PDT
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii decrease following FAA regulations, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 9:20:24 PM PDT
Scientists uncover patterns of genetic changes in mental retardation, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:18 PM PDT
New gene discovery links obesity to the brain, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 5:18:17 PM PDT
Gladstone scientists identify key factor that controls HIV latency, Gladstone Institutes, Posted 5:17:24 PM PDT
Superfood soy linked to reduction in smoker's lung damage risk, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:26 PM PDT
Varying reductions in breast cancer suggest hormone therapy to blame, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:24 PM PDT
Large-scale H1N1 vaccine production begins -Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
UPDATE 1-Large-scale H1N1 vaccine production begins -Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
More gene mutations linked to autism risk, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 3:18:16 PM PDT
Large-scale production underway of H1N1 jab-Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Large-scale production underway of H1N1 vaccine: Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Smart Floor Hopes to Help Improve Walking Skills, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Diabetes is significant economic burden for US health-care system, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT
Insomnia with short sleep duration is a risk factor for diabetes, DISCLAIMER, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT
Total knee replacements increase mobility and motor skills in older patients, InHealth: The Institute for Health Technology Studies, Posted 2:17:21 PM PDT
Iowa State researchers contribute climate model to study that finds some winds decreasing, Iowa State University, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT
Cancer researchers link DICER1 gene mutation to rare childhood cancer, Children's National Medical Center, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT
Electrical Brain Stimulation Helps Post Stroke Brain Recover, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:03 PM PDT
U.S. Marshals Seize Drug Products Manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd., Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Experts: Big Tobacco dead by 2047, possibly sooner, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 1:20:29 PM PDT
Selenium intake may worsen prostate cancer in some, study reports, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT
New fossil tells how piranhas got their teeth, National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), Posted 1:17:28 PM PDT
Projected food, energy demands seen to outpace production, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 12:17:02 PM PDT
Eadie Wheelchair That Features Stand Up Function, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT
Piix Wireless Home Cardiac Monitoring to Undergo Randomized Trial, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT
Urine Test for Appendicitis?, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT
WHO says H1N1 virus is stable, not yet mutating, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Brain plasticity: Changes and resets in homeostasis, University of Calgary, Posted 11:20:23 AM PDT
CPAP treatment linked to lower mortality in stroke patients with OSA, American Thoracic Society, Posted 11:20:21 AM PDT
ATS, ERS jointly issue asthma assessment guidelines, American Thoracic Society, Posted 11:19:20 AM PDT
Good males are bad fathers, Uppsala University, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Long-term apple scab resistance remains elusive, Purdue expert says, Purdue University, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
STAT3 protein found to play a key role in cancer, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT
Controversial cancer stem cells offer new direction for treatment, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT
Cambridge scientists cage chemical demon, University of Cambridge, Posted 11:17:23 AM PDT
A penny for your prions, North Carolina State University, Posted 11:17:23 AM PDT
Like burrs on your clothes, molecule-size capsules can deliver drugs by sticking to targeted cells, Cornell University, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
Structural biology scores with protein snapshot, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
MU scientists convert pigs' connective tissue cells into stem cells, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT
High carbon dioxide levels cause abnormally large fish ear bones, University of California - San Diego, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT
Indonesia confirms first cases of H1N1 flu virus, Reuters, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT
WHO chief says H1N1 virus is stable, Reuters, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT
3D Anatomy Atlas Package for iPhone, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Glucose challenge test is accurate and economical for diabetes and prediabetes screening, Emory University, Posted 10:18:17 AM PDT
Health care outcome boost needs better studies, SAGE Publications UK, Posted 9:19:17 AM PDT
SRNL to study applicability of solar cell coatings, DOE/Savannah River National Laboratory, Posted 9:19:03 AM PDT
MicroRNAs help control HIV life cycle, Burnham Institute, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT
Vitamin A derivative provides clues to better breast cancer drugs, University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT
U-M study finds voice box can be preserved, even with the largest cancers, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT
What should a teenage girl do if she finds a lump in her breast?, Loyola University Health System, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT
Yerkes researchers identify parallel mechanism monkeys and humans use to recognize faces, Emory University, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
Cells use import machinery to export their goods as well, Rockefeller University, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
`Know your CD4` campaign improves knowledge of HIV status, treatment initiation in Tanzania, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT
Hepatitis B co-infection doesn't affect response to HIV treatment, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT
New research shows dinosaurs may have been smaller than we thought, George Mason University, Posted 8:18:19 AM PDT
Childhood physical abuse linked to cancer, University of Toronto, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT
Nematode courting caught on camera, BioMed Central, Posted 7:18:24 AM PDT
Effective pain treatment for cancer patients?, University Hospital Heidelberg, Posted 7:17:31 AM PDT
New nanoparticles could revolutionize therapeutic drug discovery, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 7:17:27 AM PDT
Roadsters embrace green racing, American Chemical Society, Posted 7:17:24 AM PDT
Tiny levels of carbon monoxide damage fetal brain, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 6:20:24 AM PDT
Pushmi-pullyu of B-cell development discovered, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Posted 6:17:24 AM PDT
Study characterizes eczema patients most at risk for dangerous viral infections, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT
UAB researchers draft 3-D protein map to aid stroke, cancer research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
Study finds DNA barcoding requires caution without closer examination, American Journal of Botany, Posted 6:17:03 AM PDT
Laos confirms first three cases of new flu, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - June 25, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
Stem cell surprise for tissue regeneration, Carnegie Institution, Posted 5:17:20 AM PDT
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Fat cells in bone marrow impair transplant healing, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 PM PDT
Argentina reinforces hospitals as flu deaths rise, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 PM PDT
Evolution of a contraceptive for sea lamprey, University of California - San Diego, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT
Study shows US seniors 'smarter' than English seniors, The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Posted 4:18:19 PM PDT
US seniors 'smarter' than their English peers -- U-M study, University of Michigan, Posted 4:18:19 PM PDT
American elderly thrash English at 'brain training' test, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:19 PM PDT
Neurological differences support dyslexia subtypes, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:31 PM PDT
New piece found in colorectal cancer puzzle, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:28 PM PDT
UCSF commentators call for health reform to revitalize primary care, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia is curable without preventive cranial radiation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 2:17:24 PM PDT
Mexican complains at WTO over lingering pork bans, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Can't compete on dung? Try mating on apple pomace, Syracuse University, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT
Columbia team finds that gastrin plays significant role in helicobacter-induced stomach cancer, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:27 PM PDT
Anti-inflammatory drugs may defeat a treatment-resistant type of cancer, University of California - San Diego, Posted 1:17:21 PM PDT
Feabsorption Laser Induced Fluorescence Helps Image Ear Canal in 3D, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
Our RSS Feed, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
FDA Approves Generic Prescription-Only Version of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive for Women Ages 17 and Under, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Variation in the same gene affects rate of parasite infection in both humans and baboons, National Science Foundation, Posted 12:18:17 PM PDT
Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer, American Cancer Society, Posted 12:17:21 PM PDT
PREVIEW-US hog producers trim herds, more cuts seen, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Clear Lobby: The iMedicor's Business Plan, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Wooden Legs Have Come a Long Way, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Study shows texting while driving can be deadly, DISCLAIMER, Posted 11:20:24 AM PDT
Older kidney transplant patients should more often consider live donors, University of Florida, Posted 11:18:18 AM PDT
Iowa State University researcher looks at the future of agriculture, Iowa State University, Posted 11:17:25 AM PDT
On malaria struggle, baboons and humans have similar stories to tell, Duke University, Posted 10:18:02 AM PDT
Genetic finding could lead to targeted therapy for neuroblastoma, University of Florida, Posted 10:17:29 AM PDT
Scripps Research scientists observe human neurodegenerative disorder in fruit flies, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
Climbing the ladder to longevity: Critical enzyme pair identified, Salk Institute, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
Study pinpoints novel cancer gene and biomarker, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
Study on keeping nuclear bombs from US ports shows misplaced fear over cargo scanning cost, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Posted 9:20:25 AM PDT
Large-scale analysis finds bariatric surgery relatively safe, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 9:19:20 AM PDT
Nicotine dependence remains prevalent despite recent declines in cigarette use, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 9:18:18 AM PDT
CSHL scientists harness logic of 'Sudoku' math puzzle to vastly enhance genome-sequencing capability, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
How mitochondria get their membranes bent, Goethe University Frankfurt, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
A breath mint made from... coffee?, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
US, EU reject Russian accusations over WTO bid, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Researcher finds Girl Scout meetings provide an opportunity to increase girls' physical activity, Kansas State University, Posted 8:19:17 AM PDT
2 Springer authors receive NWO/Spinoza Prize in the Netherlands, Springer, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT
Proteins in gel, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:17:22 AM PDT
Wildlife faces cancer threat, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT
Cambodia confirms first case of new flu, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
La Mexicana, INC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Milk Products in Tortilla Chips, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
Mouse model provides clues to human language development, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT
More information on causes of death needed to fine-tune ART services in Africa, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:06 AM PDT
40% of HIV patients in Uganda diagnosed late, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:06 AM PDT
New publication shows index insurance has potential to help manage climate risks and reduce poverty, The Earth Institute at Columbia University, Posted 12:17:03 AM PDT
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Consortium Scientific Workshop, Lymphoma Research Foundation, Posted 9:17:21 PM PDT
Tummy troubles -- gastrin key in bacterial-induced stomach cancer, American Journal of Pathology, Posted 9:17:20 PM PDT
Measuring intellectual disability, American Journal of Pathology, Posted 9:17:19 PM PDT
Disappearing dolphins clamour for attention at whale summit, World Wildlife Fund, Posted 6:17:03 PM PDT
US invests in advanced flu vaccine method, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT
A new take on growth factor signaling in tamoxifen resistance, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:24 PM PDT
Scientists block Ebola infection in cell-culture experiments, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT
NJIT membrane separation technologies expert to receive upcoming top honor, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Posted 2:19:03 PM PDT
Southwest Nano Consortium established, University of Denver, Posted 2:19:03 PM PDT
Migraines with aura in midlife associated with increased prevalence of brain lesions in older age, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:18:24 PM PDT
Changes in brain architecture may be driven by different cognitive challenges, University of Washington, Posted 1:18:17 PM PDT
Prairie dogs: influencing the accumulation of metals in plants?, American Journal of Botany, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT
M. D. Anderson study finds strong relationship between high body mass index, pancreatic cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT
Being overweight, obese during early adulthood associated with greater risk of pancreatic cancer, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT
Mind Reading to Help Locked In People Communicate, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Morning people and night owls show different brain function: University of Alberta study, University of Alberta, Posted 12:20:23 PM PDT
UT School of Public Health researchers develop game for HIV-positive youth, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 12:17:24 PM PDT
Notre Dame study provides insights into how climate change might impact species' geographic ranges, University of Notre Dame, Posted 12:17:24 PM PDT
German authorities warn of swine flu mutation risk, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
'Mixed reality' human helps medical students learn to do intimate exams, University of Florida, Posted 11:17:20 AM PDT
Under Development: Micromagnetic-Microfluidic Blood Filter, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Care management reduces depression and suicidal thoughts in older primary care patients, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 10:18:09 AM PDT
Radiation dose drastically reduced during whole chest MDCT, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 10:17:29 AM PDT
Researchers develop new and efficient breast biopsy technique, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 10:17:29 AM PDT
Biomarkers predict brain tumor's response to therapy, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
FACTBOX-Worldwide spread of flu outbreak, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
FDA Seeks Public Input on Transparency, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
In pursuit of a happiness gene, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:18:16 AM PDT
UT School of Public Health researchers develop game for HIV+ youth, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
'Bycatch' whaling a growing threat to coastal whales, Oregon State University, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
Kiwis Test Online Virtual Medical Environment for Training, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
ADHD genes found, known to play roles in neurodevelopment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT
Feather fibers fluff up hydrogen storage capacity, American Chemical Society, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT
Researchers to reveal aging's origins on global stage, The Gerontological Society of America, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT
U of M study finds new insight on therapy for a devastating parasitic disease, University of Minnesota, Posted 7:18:18 AM PDT
Ontario women live longer but don't prosper: Study, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 7:18:05 AM PDT
Marking anorexia with a brain protein, Faculty of 1000: Biology and Medicine, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
Lack of happiness hormone serotonin in the brain causes impaired maternal behavior in mice, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
Energy-saving method checks refrigerant level in air conditioners, Purdue University, Posted 7:17:19 AM PDT
Waste water treatment plant mud used as 'green' fuel, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:17:19 AM PDT
European climate change reports launched in Brussels, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:05 AM PDT
Pesticide susceptibility in children lasts longer than expected, University of California - Berkeley, Posted 6:20:26 AM PDT
University of Hawaii at Manoa professor co-authors article about weight and relationships, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Posted 6:19:19 AM PDT
New research discovers link between smoking and brain damage, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
UCF team's advanced nerve cell system could help cure diabetic neuropathy, related diseases, University of Central Florida, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
Coral face 'a stormy future', ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT
New electron microscopy images reveal the assembly of HIV, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT
Swine flu, recession put US hog industry in the red, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 AM PDT
Children's Hospital Oakland scientists first to discover new source for harvesting stem cells, Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland, Posted 5:17:22 AM PDT
RPT-FEATURE-Swine flu, recession put US hog industry in the red, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 AM PDT
Australia reports second H1N1 death, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 AM PDT
Monday, June 22, 2009
Experts divided on treatment for birdflu patients, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
China's Sinovac enters race for flu vaccine, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
FEATURE-Swine flu, recession put US hog industry in the red, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT
Honduras reports pregant woman as 1st H1N1 flu death, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT
Good survival for HIV patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 PM PDT
Similar rises in gay men’s HIV diagnoses seen in Western Europe, North America and Australia since 2000, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 PM PDT
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat California Prime Produce and Orange County Orchards Brands of Pistachios, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:01 PM PDT
Inflammation markers linked more with fatal than nonfatal cardiovascular events in elderly, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:18 PM PDT
How can the world's fisheries be sustainable?, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT
Policy transparency key to saving world's fisheries, Dalhousie University, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT
Larvae shun the light, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:21 PM PDT
FDA Joins Other Feds, States, Private Industry to Protect Against Agroterrorism, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PDT
Deaths from heart disease in Canada decreased 30 percent: 10-year national study, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
JCI table of contents: June 22, 2009, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:18:19 PM PDT
Gpx5: Sperm shouldn't leave the testes without this protein, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:18:19 PM PDT
54-million-year-old skull reveals early evolution of primate brains, University of Florida, Posted 2:18:19 PM PDT
Fighting TB might be a matter of 'flipping a switch' in immune response, Ohio State University, Posted 2:18:18 PM PDT
Bioengineers develop a microfabricated device to measure cellular forces during tissue development, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Nickel isotope may be methane producing microbe biomarker, Penn State, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Fruit fly steps in to fight human disease, VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology), Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Carb synthesis sheds light on promising tuberculosis drug target, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 2:17:20 PM PDT
Carnegie Mellon algorithm charts evolution of genetic networks during fruit fly life cycle, Carnegie Mellon University, Posted 2:17:03 PM PDT
Potent metastasis inhibitor identified, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 2:17:03 PM PDT
LIVESTOCK-US hogs tumble on demand worries, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
"Surgery's Past, Present and Robotic Future", Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Electronic Patch May Be New Option for Menstrual Cramping, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Higher drinking age linked to less binge drinking... except in college students, Washington University School of Medicine, Posted 1:20:29 PM PDT
Physicians frequently fail to inform patients about abnormal test results, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 1:20:29 PM PDT
Older men with breathing problems during sleep more likely to have irregular heartbeats, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:18:19 PM PDT
Total knee replacement appears cost-effective in older adults, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:18:19 PM PDT
Less frequent social activity may be associated with motor function decline in older adults, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:18:19 PM PDT
Less frequent social activity linked to more rapid loss of motor function in older adults, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 1:18:19 PM PDT
Couples' treatment for sexual problems on the agenda for sexual medicine experts, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 12:17:25 PM PDT
Honduras reports pregnant woman as 1st H1N1 flu death, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-Flu virus to cost Delta $250 million in revenue, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Flu virus costs Delta $250 million in revenue, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Zero in on ozone with fluorescent solution that detects harmful molecule in air and body, University of Pittsburgh, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
UK's 'taste dialects' defined for the first time, University of Nottingham, Posted 10:17:04 AM PDT
Manufacturer for Wegmans Brand Sorbet Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared Milk on a Limited Number of Wegmans Brand Sorbets, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprout Products Because of Possible Health Concern, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall of Stop & Shop Brand Garlic Bread and Garlic Spread, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Caribou Coffee® Participates in Voluntary Nationwide Peanut Product Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Brent and Sam’s Announces a Nationwide Recall of One Variety of Sam’s Choice Brand Cookies, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Bass Pro Shops® Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Uncle Bucks® Burnt Peanut Candy, No Sugar Added Chocolate Peanuts And No Sugar Added Peanut Clusters, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Amy’s Decadent Chocolates LLC Recalls Peanut Brittle and Caramel Apples with Peanuts and Caramel Apples with Peanuts Milk Chocolate and White Pastel Because o, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
CVS/pharmacy Announces Voluntary Recall of Gold Emblem Brand Candy Containing Peanuts, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Broughton Foods Recalls 56 Ounce Scrounds of Premium Peanut Caramel Crunch Ice Cream Due to Expanded Recall by Peanut Corporation of America, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Amway Global Initiates Nationwide Recall of NUTRILITE Energy Bars Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Whole Foods Market Issues Recall on 365 Organic Everyday Value Popcorn, Lightly Salted Due to Undeclared Dairy Allergen, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Home Made Brand Foods Recalls Tuna Salad Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
GNS Foods Voluntarily Recalls Products Containing Pistachios Associated with Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. National Recall Because of Possible Health Ri, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Cambrooke Foods Voluntarily Recalls All Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
In Specific U.S. Markets, Russell Stover Candies, Inc. Issues Hazelnut Allergy Alert for the 2 7/8 Oz Size Of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Amy’s Kitchen Inc. Issues Allergy Alert and Voluntary National Recall due to Possible Undeclared Milk in Tofu Scramble in a Pocket Sandwich; Lot Code H148, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
HUA XIA Food Trade USA, Inc. Recalls YILI Brand Sour Milk Drink and YILI Brand Pure Milk Drink, Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Walgreens Recalls 173 Teddy Bears With Chocolate Bars Sold Since Late September 2008, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Tumor suppressor gene in flies may provide insights for human brain tumors, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 8:17:18 AM PDT
Prostate Cancer Translational Research in Europe meeting: Search for biomarkers continues, European Association of Urology, Posted 8:17:02 AM PDT
Targeting helpers of heat shock proteins could help treat cancer, cardiovascular disease, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 8:17:02 AM PDT
Toxic molecule may help birds 'see' north and south, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 8:17:02 AM PDT
UTS Helps Diabetics Track Levels on iPhone, Medgadget, Posted 7:21:03 AM PDT
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - June 22, Reuters, Posted 7:21:03 AM PDT
Successful neurosurgery with transcranial MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound, University of Zurich, Posted 7:20:33 AM PDT
Adults with asthma not getting their flu shots, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 7:19:16 AM PDT
Major study highlights weight differences among 3-19 year-olds with type 1 and 2 diabetes, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:19:15 AM PDT
Midget plant gets makeover, Carnegie Institution, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT
The UK's 'taste dialects' defined for the first time, University of Nottingham, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT
Experimental drug saves two men with inoperable prostate cancer, Mail Online, Posted 6:57:06 AM PDT
A promising niche for nanotech, Star Tribune, Posted 6:56:14 AM PDT
Seoul Shik Poom Inc. ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED Sulfites IN HONEY JUJUBE TEAS, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:01 AM PDT
Largest carnivorous dinosaur tooth in Spain described, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
American Chemical Society's Weekly Presspac -- June 17, 2009, American Chemical Society, Posted 6:17:03 AM PDT
Geographic profiling applied to track hunting patterns of white sharks in South Africa, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, Posted 5:17:02 AM PDT
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Drinking milk in the morning may help stave off lunchtime hunger, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 9:19:16 PM PDT
Carnegie Mellon's Kris Matyjaszewski recieves EPA's Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award, Carnegie Mellon University, Posted 9:19:03 PM PDT
Caucasians are at higher risk of developing Ewing's sarcoma than other races, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:28 PM PDT
Study finds cancer is the second most frequent cause of death in individuals with schizophrenia, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:28 PM PDT
Dino-not-so-soaring, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:03 PM PDT
From Jack the Ripper to great white sharks, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:03 PM PDT
Next question in swine flu - who gets vaccinated?, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
DNA template could explain evolutionary shifts, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT
Fate in fly sensory organ precursor cells could explain human immune disorder, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 10:18:17 AM PDT
Researchers uncover approach for possibly eradicating HIV infection, Oregon Health & Science University, Posted 10:17:24 AM PDT
A new weapon in the war against HIV-AIDS: Combined antiviral and targeted chemotherapy, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 10:17:24 AM PDT
The battle for CRTC2: How obesity increases the risk for diabetes, Salk Institute, Posted 10:17:24 AM PDT
EU wary about pushing vote on France GM maize ban, Reuters, Posted 4:21:01 AM PDT
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Provide Commerce, Inc. Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Items Containing Peanuts Due to Recall by Peanut Corporation of America, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
Provide Commerce, Inc. Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Items Containing Pistachio Nuts Due to Expanded Recall by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
Friday, June 19, 2009
What New Rules? Big Bank Stocks Keep Their Cool, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: Howard County Pharmacy Owner Indicted for Health Care Fraud, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:01 PM PDT
UGA researchers achieve breakthrough in effort to develop tiny biological fuel cells, University of Georgia, Posted 2:19:16 PM PDT
Ethiopia confirms first cases of H1N1, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Study finds that tobacco companies changed design of cigarettes without alerting smokers, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 1:20:27 PM PDT
Researchers observe single protein dimers wavering between two symmetrically opposed structures, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
Plant communication: Sagebrush engage in self-recognition and warn of danger, University of California - Davis, Posted 1:17:02 PM PDT
CDC sees "something different" with new flu, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Medtronic's Aggressive Move into Diabetes Market, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Research explores interactions between nanomaterials and biological systems, Nature Materials, Posted 12:06:39 PM PDT
Research explores interactions between nanomaterials, biological systems, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 11:19:02 AM PDT
Mayo researchers: Dramatic outcomes in prostate cancer study, Mayo Clinic, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
Domestication of Capsicum annuum chile pepper provides insights into crop origin and evolution, American Journal of Botany, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT
Study of agricultural watersheds and carbon losses, American Society of Agronomy, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT
Braingate Neural Interface Developing Into Wireless Version, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
3 to 6 months to lose weight gained in pregnancy is normal, Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care, Posted 10:19:15 AM PDT
Athletes, spectators faced unprecedented air pollution at 2008 Olympic Games, Oregon State University, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
Unilever United States, Inc. Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Imported Knorr® Kosher Soup Mix - Chicken Vegetable Flavor with Pasta Due to Undeclared Al, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Nestlé USA’s Baking Division Initiates Voluntary Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
Troubled waters: Low Apalachicola River flow may hurt gulf fisheries, Florida State University, Posted 9:17:02 AM PDT
Phthalic symbol, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 8:17:24 AM PDT
BRIT1 allows DNA repair teams access to damaged sites, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 8:17:24 AM PDT
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Nestle Toll House Prepackaged, Refrigerated Cookie Dough, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 AM PDT
Generation of a severe memory-deficit mutant mouse by exclusively eliminating the kinase activity of CaMKIIalpha, National Institute for Physiological Sciences, Posted 7:20:23 AM PDT
Patients with lower urinary tract symptoms more likely to suffer from metabolic syndrome, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 7:19:22 AM PDT
Young offenders' health critical to rehabilitation, University of Adelaide, Posted 7:19:18 AM PDT
Growth in German children, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 7:18:23 AM PDT
Got ear plugs? You may want to sport them on the subway and other mass transit, researchers say, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 6:20:24 AM PDT
Green tea may affect prostate cancer progression, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT
Caltech researchers explore how cells reconcile mixed messages in decisions about growth, California Institute of Technology, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Regarding Levemir Insulin (Spanish), Food and Drug Administration, Posted 5:21:03 AM PDT
Bangladesh says detects first H1N1 case, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
HIV infection alone does not increase risk of diabetes, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:01 AM PDT
Australian man with H1N1 dies, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 AM PDT
Treatment as prevention rejected by French ministry of health, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PDT
Thursday, June 18, 2009
New supplement may help slow sight loss in elderly, Queen's University Belfast, Posted 9:18:30 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: Pharmaceutical Company Manager Sentenced for Off-Label Marketing, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:04 PM PDT
Elephant-size loopholes sustain Thai ivory trade, World Wildlife Fund, Posted 6:17:37 PM PDT
Norway, Japan prop up whaling industry with taxpayer money, World Wildlife Fund, Posted 6:17:35 PM PDT
'Something different" happening with new flu - CDC, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
Using math to take the lag out of jet lag, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:31 PM PDT
People think bottled water is healthy ... sort of, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:26 PM PDT
Anxious parents misdiagnose milk formula intolerance, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:21 PM PDT
Could older population have enough exposure to past H1N1 flu strains to avoid infection?, Lifespan, Posted 4:19:22 PM PDT
Global health funding soars, boosted by unprecedented private giving, University of Washington - Health Sciences/UW News, Community Relations & M, Posted 4:19:16 PM PDT
'Ballooning' spiders grounded by infection, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:29 PM PDT
UPDATE 1-'Something different" happening with new flu - CDC, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
"Something different" happening with new flu: CDC, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
Johns Hopkins scientists out a gene for gout, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 3:17:21 PM PDT
Nearly half of older patients projected to die while waiting for kidney transplant, American Society of Nephrology, Posted 2:20:23 PM PDT
Antibiotics take toll on beneficial microbes in gut, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 2:19:14 PM PDT
Discovery of a water snake that startles fish in a way that makes them flee into its jaws, Vanderbilt University, Posted 2:18:18 PM PDT
Nationwide telemedicine networks are essential for successful health care reform, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
School program cuts problem behaviors in fifth graders in half, Oregon State University, Posted 1:20:30 PM PDT
New tracking approach will help protect polar bears, Queen's University, Posted 12:17:23 PM PDT
Scientists capture the first image of memories being made, McGill University, Posted 12:17:23 PM PDT
Proceedings of NIAID workshop on immunity to malaria published, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 11:19:18 AM PDT
Light sensor breakthrough could enhance digital cameras, University of Toronto, Posted 11:19:04 AM PDT
Link between light touch and Merkel cells solves 100-year mystery, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Size did matter, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Posted 11:18:02 AM PDT
Size did matter -- evidence of giant sperm found in microfossils, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 11:18:02 AM PDT
Method for computing evolutionary trees could revolutionize evolutionary biology, University of Texas at Austin, Posted 11:18:02 AM PDT
CO2 higher today than last 2.1 million years, The Earth Institute at Columbia University, Posted 11:18:02 AM PDT
Study highlights massive imbalances in global fertilizer use, Stanford University, Posted 11:17:03 AM PDT
Swine flu-struck cruise ship heads for Aruba, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Health workers not protecting themselves from flu, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Call for primary care reform from AAFP, ACP and AOA, American College of Physicians, Posted 10:19:17 AM PDT
Long-term care costs exceed yearly income for many Calif. seniors living alone, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 10:18:22 AM PDT
Autonomous robot detects shrapnel, Duke University, Posted 10:17:27 AM PDT
The straight poop on counting tigers, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 10:17:24 AM PDT
Vaccinate kids to control H1N1 flu: researchers, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Johns Hopkins researchers edit genes in human stem cells, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 9:18:18 AM PDT
To protect threatened bat species, street lights out, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Targeting tumor behavior may lead to new liver cancer drugs, Ohio State University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Cancer-causing protein can also help fight the tumors it causes, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Improved method developed to test carcinogen risk, Oregon State University, Posted 9:17:02 AM PDT
U-M researcher and colleagues predict large 2009 Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone', University of Michigan, Posted 9:17:02 AM PDT
d4T toxicity risk 7-fold higher when started with TB treatment, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
Synthetic/Natural Hybrid Material to Help With Nerve Repair, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT
Telemedicine Helps Local Nurseries Get Experienced Specialist Assistance, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT
Benefit of glinides is not proven, Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care, Posted 8:19:18 AM PDT
Aerobically unfit young adults on road to diabetes in middle age, Northwestern University, Posted 8:18:17 AM PDT
The Unwanted Consequences of Banning Gene Patenting, PatentDocs, Posted 8:04:47 AM PDT
Hysterectomies a stem cell source, BBC, Posted 7:58:54 AM PDT
Report on Gene for Depression Is Now Faulted, NY Times, Posted 7:58:21 AM PDT
First-ever link between missing DNA and cancer: study, AFP, Posted 7:57:50 AM PDT
Mate selection: How does she know he'll take care of the kids?, Yale University, Posted 7:18:15 AM PDT
An easy way to find a needle in a haystack by removing the haystack, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Posted 7:17:05 AM PDT
3% incidence of HIV in pregnant women shows importance of repeat HIV testing in pregnancy, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:02 AM PDT
Stroke survivors report loss of sexual desire, blurred gender roles, anger and fatigue, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:19:16 AM PDT
Gear bans 'can help save reefs', ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies, Posted 6:17:24 AM PDT
Antibiotics-resistant gulls worry scientists, Uppsala University, Posted 6:17:22 AM PDT
Cerebrospinal fluid shows Alzheimer's disease deterioration much earlier, University of Gothenburg, Posted 6:17:22 AM PDT
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - June 18, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 AM PDT
Vaccinate kids to control H1N1 flu - researchers, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Teens are heading in wrong direction: Likely to have sex, but not use contraception, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 9:20:25 PM PDT
Humans related to orangutans, not chimps, says new Pitt, Buffalo Museum of Science study, University of Pittsburgh, Posted 9:17:27 PM PDT
Smith Dairy Announces Voluntary Recall on SMITH'S Tea with Lemon in Gallon Size Only, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 PM PDT
UPDATE 2-Venezuela quarantines cruise ship over flu scare, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
UPDATE 1-Venezuela quarantines cruise ship over flu scare, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 PM PDT
Venezuela quarantines cruise ship over flu scare, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 PM PDT
Haruyama's Cool Suits for Hot Summer Days, Medgadget, Posted 4:21:02 PM PDT
Local food environments can lead to obesity, BioMed Central, Posted 4:19:16 PM PDT
St. Gallen consensus 2009: A radically different approach to treating early breast cancer, European Society for Medical Oncology, Posted 4:17:21 PM PDT
Fallopian tubes offer new stem cell source, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:05 PM PDT
New discovery suggests mammoths survived in Britain until 14,000 years ago, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:05 PM PDT
Association for Molecular Pathology comments to the SACGHS, Association for Molecular Pathology, Posted 3:17:17 PM PDT
AMP urges inclusion of molecular diagnostic tests in comparative effectiveness research, Association for Molecular Pathology, Posted 3:17:17 PM PDT
Government of Canada supports research to help address medical isotope shortage, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Posted 3:17:03 PM PDT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - June 18, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
LIVESTOCK-US hogs rally nearly 3 pct on speculative buying, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Playing video games for better, not worse, University of Michigan, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
A*STAR scientists invent the world's only controllable molecule gear of minuscule size of 1.2 nm, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 2:19:17 PM PDT
Barbados, Grenada turn away cruise over flu scare, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
PRESS DIGEST-New Zealand newspapers - June 18, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Group Health Cooperative shows investing in more primary care pays for itself, Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies, Posted 1:19:17 PM PDT
ORNL finding could help electronics industry enter new phase, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 1:19:07 PM PDT
UC Davis researchers visualize formation of a new synapse, University of California - Davis - Health System, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
Help for climate-stressed corals, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 1:17:19 PM PDT
JNCI tip sheet -- June 17, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:04 PM PDT
Promising biomarker and candidate tumor suppressor gene identified for colorectal cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:04 PM PDT
Hodgkin lymphoma survivors have increased risk of stroke and transient ischemic attack, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:04 PM PDT
The power of prayer?, Brandeis University, Posted 12:19:17 PM PDT
Sanofi to donate 100 million flu shots to WHO, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Roux-en-Y weight loss surgery raises kidney stone risk, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 11:20:21 AM PDT
Study supports validity of test that indicates widespread unconscious bias, University of Washington, Posted 11:18:17 AM PDT
PRESS DIGEST - Canada - June 17, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Same-sex behavior seen in nearly all animal groups, review finds, University of California - Riverside, Posted 10:17:27 AM PDT
Pitt team reports in Nature that unique portion of enzyme fights lung infection, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
Israeli scientists show bacteria can plan ahead, Weizmann Institute of Science, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
New findings encourage more vigilant monitoring of seizure activity among intensive care patients, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT
When palm trees gave way to spruce trees, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Posted 10:17:05 AM PDT
Gene findings revealing reasons for neuroblastoma risk, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 10:17:04 AM PDT
Key found to how tumor cells invade the brain in childhood cancer, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:04 AM PDT
The Bio-Engineering Feedback Loop, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:03 AM PDT
'Life force' linked to body's ability to withstand stress, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 9:19:17 AM PDT
Researchers putting a freeze on oscillator vibrations, University of Oregon, Posted 9:19:02 AM PDT
Scientists sequence genome of the N2-fixing, soil-living bacterium Azotobacter vinelandii, Virginia Tech, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
Research uncovers clues to virus-cancer link, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: International Medical Device Maker and Four Executives Charged in Connection with Unlawful Clinical Trials, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:29 AM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: Business Owners Plead Guilty to Distributing Tainted Ingredient Used in Pet Food, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:29 AM PDT
Targeting children effective use of limited supplies of flu vaccine and could help control flu spread, University of Warwick, Posted 8:19:18 AM PDT
Structures from the human immune system's oldest branch shed light on a range of diseases, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 8:19:17 AM PDT
NIST discovers how strain at grain boundaries suppresses high-temperature superconductivity, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 8:19:03 AM PDT
Enzyme doesn't act alone in atrial fibrillation, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
Shape matters in the case of cobalt nanoparticles, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
Nonstick and laser-safe gold aids laser trapping of biomolecules, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
The bitter side of sweeteners, Springer, Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
New study finds that sharing genetic resources key to adaptation to climate change in Africa, Burness Communications, Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
Rising acidity levels could trigger shellfish revenue declines, job losses, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
TB Alliance, Tibotec, form partnership to take forward new drug, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:01 AM PDT
Study finds reproductive health effects from low doses of bisphenol-A, North Carolina State University, Posted 7:20:22 AM PDT
NIST researchers 'all aglow' over new test of toxin strength, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT
Vaccinating children may be effective at helping control spread of influenza, experts say, Wellcome Trust, Posted 7:18:25 AM PDT
Computer scientists develop model for studying arrangements of tissue networks by cell division, Harvard University, Posted 7:17:22 AM PDT
UBC researchers develop new method to study gambling addictions, University of British Columbia, Posted 6:20:25 AM PDT
Sands of Gobi Desert yield new species of nut-cracking dinosaur, University of Chicago, Posted 6:18:23 AM PDT
Innovative system for monitoring coastline processes, Elhuyar Fundazioa, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT
Discovery of the cell's water gate may lead to new cancer drugs, University of Gothenburg, Posted 6:17:22 AM PDT
ASU researcher is among authors of new US global climate change report, Arizona State University, Posted 6:17:22 AM PDT
Hog farmers wary of reporting new flu: OIE, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
Inflammation test can predict heart attacks in people with HIV, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PDT
South Africa: a mixed bag of new HIV figures, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PDT
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Researchers make progress toward early identification of muscular dystrophy, The Company of Biologists, Posted 9:18:18 PM PDT
Sri Lanka detects first H1N1 flu case, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 PM PDT
Individual primates display variation in general intelligence, Harvard University, Posted 5:18:16 PM PDT
Many US agencies not ready for a flu pandemic - GAO, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 PM PDT
Common fish species has 'human' ability to learn, Durham University, Posted 4:20:29 PM PDT
Opioid-induced hibernation protects against stroke, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:31 PM PDT
LIVESTOCK-US hogs set new lows despite dollar slip, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Statins don't lower risk of pneumonia in elderly, Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies, Posted 2:18:02 PM PDT
The Latest from The Big Brains of Neuroscience, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Much touted 'depression risk gene' may not add to risk after all, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 1:18:16 PM PDT
Less invasive CT-scan based colorectal cancer screening method shows good accuracy, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:31 PM PDT
FDA Taking Steps to Improve Contact Lens Safety, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Stamina-Rx Dietary Supplement Products, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Crustacean shell with polyester creates mixed-fiber material for nerve repair, University of Washington, Posted 12:17:20 PM PDT
Nanocrystals reveal activity within cells, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 12:17:18 PM PDT
Rare disorder gives modelers first glimpse at immune system development, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 12:17:18 PM PDT
New report outlines current, future impacts of climate change, University of Arizona, Posted 12:17:03 PM PDT
FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
AIRSHOW-WRAPUP 2-Etihad engine deal eclipses Airbus, Boeing, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Global sunscreen won't save corals, Carnegie Institution, Posted 10:20:26 AM PDT
Income, education, important factors in heart disease risk, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
Potential for noninvasive brain tumor treatment, Duke University, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
CU-Boulder study shows Maya intensively cultivated manioc 1,400 years ago, University of Colorado at Boulder, Posted 10:17:06 AM PDT
IAS 2009 conference programme now available online, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:01 AM PDT
HIV-positive gay men in good health have a risk of MRSA in New York, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:01 AM PDT
UPDATE 3-Smithfield Foods loss less than expected, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Mercury in Mackenzie River delta dramatically higher than previously believed, University of Alberta, Posted 9:20:24 AM PDT
New fabricated material changes color instantly in response to external magnetic field, University of California - Riverside, Posted 9:19:20 AM PDT
Another McGill/JGH breakthrough opens door to early Alzheimer's diagnosis, McGill University, Posted 9:19:20 AM PDT
Powerful nutrient cocktail can put kids with Crohn's into remission, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:19:19 AM PDT
IUPUI study finds living near fast food outlet not a weighty problem for kids, Indiana University, Posted 9:19:19 AM PDT
Same-sex behavior seen in nearly all animals, review finds, University of California - Riverside, Posted 9:17:15 AM PDT
Jordan, Qatar, Yemen identify first H1N1 flu cases, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
UCF researcher's nanoparticles could someday lead to end of chemotherapy, University of Central Florida, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
New data demonstrate potential for early detection of Alzheimer's disease, IOS Press, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
Novel light-sensitive compounds show promise for cancer therapy, University of California - Santa Cruz, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
X-rays for early Alzheimer's disease detection, DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT
Trans fats hinder multiple steps in blood flow regulation pathways, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Smithfield Foods loss less than expected, Reuters, Posted 7:21:03 AM PDT
Smithfield Foods loss less than expected, Reuters, Posted 7:21:03 AM PDT
Etihad engine deal eclipses Airbus, Boeing, Reuters, Posted 7:21:03 AM PDT
AIRSHOW-WRAPUP 1-Etihad engine deal eclipses Airbus, Boeing, Reuters, Posted 7:21:03 AM PDT
Powe Award supports development of more robust thermoelectric materials, Virginia Tech, Posted 7:19:22 AM PDT
Your questions answered: NPL opens materials hotline, National Physical Laboratory, Posted 7:19:22 AM PDT
Cells are like robust computational systems, Carnegie Mellon-led team reports, Carnegie Mellon University, Posted 7:18:19 AM PDT
New piece found in the puzzle of epigenetics, Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
Potential for non-invasive brain tumor treatment, Duke University, Posted 7:17:22 AM PDT
University of Leicester geologists demonstrate extent of ancient ice age, University of Leicester, Posted 7:17:21 AM PDT
Study shows transfer of heavy metals from water to fish in Huelva estuary, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:17:21 AM PDT
Plant microbe shares features with drug-resistant pathogen, DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT
Jordan identifies its first two H1N1 flu cases, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 2-Smithfield Foods loss less than expected, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
Farmed fish may pose risk for mad cow disease, IOS Press, Posted 6:19:19 AM PDT
Milwaukee swine flu testing results published, Medical College of Wisconsin, Posted 6:19:19 AM PDT
TGen and USC researchers find genetic markers to help fight diabetes, The Translational Genomics Research Institute, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT
UCLA cancer researchers develop model that may help identify cancer stem cells, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT
Test detects molecular marker of aging in humans, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 5:17:03 AM PDT
Judges, lawyers, politicians and advocates unite around the world to condemn criminalisation, aidsmap, Posted 5:15:01 AM PDT
Monday, June 15, 2009
Study gives clues to increasing X-rays' power, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Posted 9:19:15 PM PDT
New mechanism fundamental to the spread of invasive yeast infections identified, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:14 PM PDT
Gating the tides in yeast, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:22 PM PDT
The Latest On Laser Use in Medical Applications, Medgadget, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT
Calcium -- the secret to honeybees' memory, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:25 PM PDT
Could hormones explain gender differences in neurological disease?, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:25 PM PDT
Mean new microRNA data analysis method gives sharper results, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:25 PM PDT
Scientists publish the discoveries that saved the large blue butterfly, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Posted 4:17:24 PM PDT
Predicting fatal fungal infections, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 3:17:21 PM PDT
Why do we choose our mates? Ask Charles Darwin, prof says, Texas A&M University, Posted 3:17:20 PM PDT
RNA snippet suppresses spread of aggressive breast cancer, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Posted 3:17:20 PM PDT
PET/MRI Combination Might Improve Breast CA Visualization, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
Vanderbilt researchers pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system, Vanderbilt University, Posted 2:19:20 PM PDT
MIT slows concrete creep to a crawl, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT
Therapeutic delivery of a gene to dysfunctional nerves, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:18:17 PM PDT
Stress puts double whammy on reproductive system, fertility, University of California - Berkeley, Posted 2:18:17 PM PDT
Breakthrough in understanding severe asthma has potential for new treatment, King's College London, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Scientists identify gene vital to early embryonic cells forming a normal heart and skull, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Posted 2:17:21 PM PDT
Sediment yields climate record for past half-million years, Ohio State University, Posted 2:17:21 PM PDT
JCI online early table of contents: June 15, 2009, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:21 PM PDT
Brain energy use key to understanding consciousness, Yale researchers find, Yale University, Posted 2:17:20 PM PDT
Hungry cells, Salk Institute, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT
U of Alberta study discovers how proteins help repair DNA, University of Alberta, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT
Sinus infections may be a factor in toxic shock syndrome in children, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:28 PM PDT
Perforated surgical gloves associated with surgical site infection risk, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:28 PM PDT
A*STAR scientists invent the world's only controllable molecule gear of minuscule size of 1.2nm, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 1:19:03 PM PDT
Depression may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with memory problems, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:18:18 PM PDT
US counties with more African-American patients may have fewer colorectal cancer specialists, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:31 PM PDT
Topical application of chemotherapy drug may improve appearance of aging skin, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:31 PM PDT
HIVMA supports public plan option to ensure patients' needs are met, Infectious Diseases Society of America, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
They are young and need the job: A second chance for dangerous T cells, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
Duke, Harvard researchers to monitor bonobo reintroduction, Duke University, Posted 1:17:23 PM PDT
FDA Warns Web Sites against Marketing Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Virus Claims, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
R. E. Kimball. and Company, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Wheat in Clam Chowder and Corn Chowder, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PDT
Knouse Foods, Inc. Announces Recall of Apple Sauce in Glass Jars, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PDT
'Shortcuts' of the mind lead to miscalculations of weight and caloric intake, says Penn study, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 12:19:18 PM PDT
Purdue-developed tool can get most pollution control for the money, Purdue University, Posted 12:17:02 PM PDT
Spiderman Your Way Down During Hospital Fires, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
New species of phallus-shaped mushroom named after California Academy of Sciences scientist, California Academy of Sciences, Posted 11:19:15 AM PDT
Chemical in blood may explain susceptibility to bladder pain, Ohio State University, Posted 11:18:17 AM PDT
TRAPping proteins that work together inside living cells, DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
New method separates cancer cells from normal cells, Northwestern University, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
New approach for treating recurrent prostate cancer on the horizon, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
Newborn weights affected by environmental contaminants, University of Montreal, Posted 10:18:03 AM PDT
FDA Issues Safety Communication about an Ongoing Review of Stimulant Medications Used in Children with ADHD, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT
IUPUI chemists develop Distributed Drug Discovery: Finding drugs for neglected diseases, Indiana University, Posted 9:20:23 AM PDT
Following the dietary guidelines may slow heart disease in women, American Society for Nutrition, Posted 9:19:16 AM PDT
Popular Alzheimer's theory may be false trail, University of Florida, Posted 9:18:17 AM PDT
Having a higher purpose in life reduces risk of death among older adults, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 9:18:17 AM PDT
From the glass to the brain in 6 minutes, University Hospital Heidelberg, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Major breakthrough in early detection and prevention of AMD, University of Kentucky, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Decision tool for prostate cancer patients helps men customize treatment in anxious time, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
New skin cancer patch: Possible alternative to surgery, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Prototype breast cancer imaging system may improve patient care, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 9:17:20 AM PDT
PET scans may improve accuracy of dementia diagnosis, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
New chemistry techniques improve hybrid scanner performance, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
Hybrid scanner brings molecular functioning to the forefront, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
SPECT provides high-quality images of small tumors, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
HIV can cause vascular damage soon after infection, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
Canon Releases Two Video Projectors Featuring DICOM Mode, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
New Pediatric Offerings from seca, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Qatar to order jets, US axes F-22 display, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Pregnant women at high risk of complications from H1N1 influenza, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 8:19:19 AM PDT
GARP makes the difference, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 8:19:19 AM PDT
Sleep apnea occurring during REM sleep is significantly associated with type 2 diabetes, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Posted 8:19:18 AM PDT
New issue of Reproductive Health Matters on task shifting, Elsevier, Posted 8:18:17 AM PDT
Gene evolution process discovered, University of Leeds, Posted 8:18:17 AM PDT
Hebrew University research leads to advanced trials of new cancer treatment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Posted 8:17:21 AM PDT
They are young and need the job: A second chance for dangerous T-cells, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Posted 8:17:21 AM PDT
Rice University researchers ask if biofuels will lead to a 'drink or drive', Rice University, Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
Not 1, but 2 kinds of males found in the invasive round goby, McMaster University, Posted 8:17:03 AM PDT
A*STAR scientists invent the world's only controllable molecule-gear of minuscule size of 1.2nm, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 7:19:21 AM PDT
Young adults not drinking enough milk, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 7:18:17 AM PDT
HIV increases vascular damage soon after infection, aidsmap, Posted 7:15:01 AM PDT
AIRSHOW-WRAPUP 2-Qatar orders jets, US axes F-22 display, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT
Qatar orders jets, US axes F-22 display, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
Research holds promise for novel oral anti-diabetic drugs, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Posted 6:19:17 AM PDT
Protein regulates movement of mitochondria in brain cells, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 6:17:27 AM PDT
The downside of microtubule stability, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 6:17:27 AM PDT
Prostate cancer test improves prediction of disease course, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 6:17:26 AM PDT
American Chemical Society weekly presspac -- June 10, 2009, American Chemical Society, Posted 6:17:25 AM PDT
Experts call for close monitoring of H1N1 changes, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
AIRSHOW-Le Bourget haunted by jet crash, economy, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 AM PDT
Research shows how a stroke affects hand function; provides roadmap for rehabilitation, American Physiological Society, Posted 2:17:27 AM PDT
Sunday, June 14, 2009
College drinking problems, deaths on the rise, Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Posted 9:20:24 PM PDT
Colleges, communities combat off-campus student drinking, Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT
Dangerous college drinking: Prevention is possible, studies suggest, Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT
Scottish death marks Europe's first H1N1 fatality, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 PM PDT
Novartis says won't give poor free H1N1 vaccines-FT, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
Novartis won't give poor free H1N1 vaccines: report, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
A tiny frozen microbe may hold clues to extraterrestrial life, Society for General Microbiology, Posted 5:17:19 PM PDT
PRESS DIGEST-Australian General News - June 15, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT
Aussie and Kiwi researchers make double MS genetic discovery, University of Melbourne, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT
NIAID media availability: New strategy proposed for designing antibody-based HIV vaccine, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
Advance in understanding cellulose synthesis, Carnegie Institution, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT
NYU Langone Medical Center researchers identify key gene in deadly inflammatory breast cancer, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT
Good news and bad for dad this Father's Day, University of Utah Health Sciences, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT
EXCLUSIVE-WTO protectionism report to feature swine flu bans, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese LLC Announces the Recall of all lots of Soft Mexican Cheeses due to Possible Listeria Contamination, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:03 PM PDT
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory Regarding Levemir Insulin, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:01 AM PDT
FoodScience Corporation Recalls Kid’s Multivitamin for label Error, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Friday, June 12, 2009
Summer playgrounds may pose flu risk in NYC: mayor, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
Summer playgrounds may pose flu risk in NYC - mayor, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
Smithfield may post first yearly loss since 1975, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
PREVIEW-Smithfield may post first yearly loss since 1975, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
BlackBerry Maker Charges Ahead, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: California Man Sentenced for Prescription Drug Diversion, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Bao Ding Seafood Co. Issues Alert on Uneviscerated Fish, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: Robert McFadden Palms Springs Attorney Sentenced for Prescription Drug Diversion, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
1 moose, 2 moose: Scientist seeks correction in number of species, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Posted 2:17:20 PM PDT
R. E. KIMBALL. AND COMPANY, INC. ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLAIRED MILK AND WHEAT IN CLAM CHOWDER AND CORN CHOWDER, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:04 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney News Release: President of Company That Illegally Imported Catfish Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney's News Release: Robert McFadden Palms Springs Attorney Sentenced for Prescription Drug Diversion, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
U.S. Attorney's News Release: California Man Sentenced for Prescription Drug Diversion, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
FDA Requests Labeling Change for Leukotriene Modifiers, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
iPhone App Helps Teach CPR Techniques; No Certification is Offered, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
Individuals who apply pesticides are found to have double the risk of blood disorder, American Society of Hematology, Posted 12:19:22 PM PDT
New study reveals structure of the HIV protein shell, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 12:17:22 PM PDT
LSU researcher first to demonstrate link between bird songs and habitat change, Louisiana State University, Posted 12:17:02 PM PDT
Cook Launches Z-TRAK PLUS Introduction System for Zenith TX2 TAA, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Hear! Hear! Texas wines fight cancer growth, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications, Posted 11:17:03 AM PDT
Dual role in breast tissue for a protein involved in leukemia, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:03 AM PDT
Protein linked to change in tissue that surround and support breast tumors, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:03 AM PDT
WHO chief Chan geared up for flu battle, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Flexible solar strips light up campus bus shelter, McMaster University, Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
Genentech Gains Bayhill's Early-Stage Type 1 Diabetes Therapy for $25M Up Front, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Posted 8:30:42 AM PDT
Vaccine Plan Aims to Spur Drug Development for Poor Nations, WS Journal, Posted 8:26:06 AM PDT
H1N1 flu vaccine a step closer as firms test seed, Reuters, Posted 8:25:23 AM PDT
Nanoparticle lung threat blocked, BBC, Posted 8:24:47 AM PDT
Poor countries frontline of WHO pandemic flu battle, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
PREVIEW-Airshow to underscore bleak times for industry, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Enovate Unveils New Medical Cart Series, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Appetite-stimulating hormone is first potential medical treatment for frailty in older women, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 8:18:17 AM PDT
Reinsurers see no big losses from flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Big Tobacco Up in Smoke, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Majority won't have access to antivirals in pandemic but generic drugs could help prevent deaths, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:19:22 AM PDT
Rainforest rehab in every sense, CSIRO Australia, Posted 7:17:30 AM PDT
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona researchers first to clone mice in Spain, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Posted 7:17:28 AM PDT
USC researchers identify DNA mutation that occurs at beginning point of T-cell lymphoma, University of Southern California, Posted 7:17:24 AM PDT
Promising device snags young inventors coveted spot at IShow, University of Houston, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT
New flu has been around for years in pigs - study, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
Researchers uncover how nanoparticles may damage lungs, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
NY sees clean energy creating up to 50,000 jobs, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
HIV treatment should be started earlier in resource-limited settings, shows trial, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
International AIDS Conference in 2012 will be held in the US if travel ban finally removed, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
Perianal infection important source of MRSA-associated skin infections, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
New hepatitis C drug may halve the length of treatment, but ribavirin still needed, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:02 AM PDT
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Zebra mussels hang on while quagga mussels take over, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 10:17:06 PM PDT
WRAPUP 11-WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT
LSUHSC research finds single gene controls growth of some cancers, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Posted 5:17:29 PM PDT
WRAPUP 10-WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT
'Designer molecules' being developed to fight disease, University of Leicester, Posted 4:20:33 PM PDT
Study reveals publics' ignorance of anatomy, BioMed Central, Posted 4:19:19 PM PDT
Male flies: Not the world's most sensitive lovers, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:16 PM PDT
Newly discovered snow roots are 'evolutionary phenomenon', Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:03 PM PDT
New flu has been around for years in pigs: study, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
FDA Approves Injectable Form of Ibuprofen, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:01 PM PDT
Gene therapy technique thwarts cancer by cutting off tumor blood supply, University of Florida, Posted 2:17:24 PM PDT
Scripps research team creates simple chemical system that mimics DNA, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 2:17:24 PM PDT
Jumping genes discovery 'challenges current assumptions', University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 1:18:11 PM PDT
Low-fat diet helps genetically predisposed animals avoid liver cancer, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
Assessment of safety and efficacy of human embryonic stem cell therapy, Advanced Cell Technology, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
REGiMMUNE presents enhanced efficacy data in preclinical transplantation models, DISCLAIMER, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
A red-wine polyphenol called resveratrol demonstrates significant health benefits, Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, Posted 1:17:07 PM PDT
FDA Alerts Patients to Medtronic Pacemaker Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
WRAPUP 9-WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Waste disposal protein is mechanism behind cancer tumor suppression, Rutgers University, Posted 12:17:24 PM PDT
WRAPUP 8-WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Researcher explores why smoking increases the risk of heart disease and strokes, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Posted 11:19:18 AM PDT
Lap band weight loss surgery reduces teens' risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:19:18 AM PDT
Adults, especially women, have calorie-burning 'brown fat', The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Childhood obesity increases early signs of cardiovascular disease, The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Rosiglitazone does not harm bone healing if combined with metformin in rats, The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Symptoms of depression in obese children linked to elevated cortisol, The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Obese women with PCOS can lose weight with a doctor's help, The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Nicotine induces prediabetes, likely contributes to high prevalence of heart disease in smokers, The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
Moderately reduced carbohydrate diet keeps people feeling full longer, The Endocrine Society, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
New images may improve vaccine design for deadly rotavirus, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Posted 11:17:21 AM PDT
A new 'idol' grabs the spotlight, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 11:17:21 AM PDT
Dangerous liaisons: Bacterial 'sex' causes antibiotic resistance, Imperial College London, Posted 11:17:20 AM PDT
Deforestation causes 'boom-and-bust' development in the Amazon, University of Cambridge, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT
Maple seeds and animals exploit the same trick to fly, California Institute of Technology, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT
Abrupt global warming could shift monsoon patterns, hurt agriculture, Oregon State University, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT
FACTBOX-Asia prepares for likely pandemic call, Reuters, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT
Indian Groceries & Spices, Inc. issues allergy alert on undeclared sulfites in Nirav Golden Raisins, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Study finds air traffic control tracking method reduces errors in trauma management, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 10:19:04 AM PDT
Study finds segregation decreases access to surgical care for minorities, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
New American College of Surgeons risk calculator determines colorectal surgery risk, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT
Routine infant HIV testing acceptable and feasible at South African immunisation clinics, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PDT
Hepatitis C increases risk of cardiovascular disease, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PDT
Study shows promise for new cancer stopping therapy, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Posted 9:29:42 AM PDT
Micro RNA replacement therapy may stop cancer in its tracks, Cell Press, Posted 9:29:18 AM PDT
A new computer modeling program can help hospitals prepare for the worst, New York University, Posted 9:20:22 AM PDT
Wii-hab may enhance Parkinson's treatment, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 9:19:17 AM PDT
Bariatric surgery increases risk of fractures, The Endocrine Society, Posted 9:18:17 AM PDT
MicroRNA replacement therapy may stop cancer in its tracks, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Study shows promise for new cancer-stopping therapy, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Lost molecule is lethal for liver cancer cells in mice, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Researchers identify 4 new targets for breast cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Isolated forest patches lose species, diversity, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
Protein that triggers plant cell division revealed by researchers, Stanford University, Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
WRAPUP 6-WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Blocking a muscle growth-limiting hormone protects against obesity and atherosclerosis, The Endocrine Society, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT
Exenatide promotes weight loss when added to diet and exercise, The Endocrine Society, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT
A natural hormone may protect muscle from atrophy, The Endocrine Society, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT
Simulation helps students learn dental implant procedures, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 8:17:30 AM PDT
First ever worldwide census analysis of caribou/reindeer numbers reveals dramatic decline, University of Alberta, Posted 8:17:29 AM PDT
WRAPUP 5-WHO set to declare first flu pandemic since 1968, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-Southwest Airlines sees June unit revenue down, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Southwest Airlines sees June unit revenue down, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Ross et al.: 'Report: Reconstructing the evolution of laughter in great apes and humans', Cell Press, Posted 7:18:14 AM PDT
Australia's climate: Drought and flooding in annual rings of tropical trees, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:27 AM PDT
Hidden genitalia in female water striders makes males 'sing', Public Library of Science, Posted 7:17:27 AM PDT
Cancer screening fear is fueled by lack of information says review covering nearly 6,000 women, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:17:27 AM PDT
Screening for left ventricular dysfunction may have less value than thought, Elsevier, Posted 7:17:26 AM PDT
The microbial hydrocarbon diet, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 7:17:18 AM PDT
Gene regulating neuroblastoma tumors found, UPI, Posted 6:40:41 AM PDT
California Stem Cell Chief Seeks Trials in Four Years, Bloomberg, Posted 6:39:55 AM PDT
12 nanobiotechnology projects to get state funding, Baltimore Sun, Posted 6:38:49 AM PDT
Biotech veteran Una Ryan launches startup to convert wastewater to clean energy, MASS High Tech, Posted 6:38:07 AM PDT
Craig Venter Has Algae Biofuel in Synthetic Genomics’ Pipeline, Xconomy, Posted 6:37:27 AM PDT
WHO set to declare first flu pandemic since 1968, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
WRAPUP 3-WHO poised to declare first flu pandemic since 1968, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
WRAPUP 4-WHO set to declare first flu pandemic since 1968, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
WRAPUP 1-WHO poised to declare first flu pandemic since 1968, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
WRAPUP 2-WHO poised to declare first flu pandemic since 1968, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
WHO poised to declare first flu pandemic since 1968, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
China credits quarantine for containing H1N1, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
FACTBOX: Asia prepares for likely pandemic call, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
Egypt extends dorm lockdown after H1N1 spreads, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-Club Med H1 net loss widens, summer bookings fall, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 AM PDT
HK confirms first local H1N1 cluster, shuts schools, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 AM PDT
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Club Med H1 net loss widens, summer bookings fall, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - June 11, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
Snoring pregnant women at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Northwestern University, Posted 10:18:15 PM PDT
Five Australians in intensive care with H1N1, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
Cocaine and heroin harm placenta, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:25 PM PDT
Muscular dystrophy: New drug promises benefit without risk of infection, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:19:23 PM PDT
Study may pave way for treatments to delay early multiple births, University of Edinburgh, Posted 4:18:19 PM PDT
Mouse experiments shed light on age effects in arthritis, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:17 PM PDT
'Cross' breeding: What makes an angry fly?, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:17 PM PDT
Scientists advance safety of nanotechnology, Oxford University Press, Posted 4:17:23 PM PDT
Biologist discovers pink-winged moth in Chiricahua Mountains, University of Arizona, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Off-label morning sickness drug deemed safe for fetuses -- Ben-Gurion U. researchers, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Found: 1 in 3 billion, University of British Columbia, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Identifying the potential for tamoxifen resistance in patients, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT
Mechanical Nanozipper Senses Individual Photons, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Penn materials scientist finds plumber's wonderland on graphene, University of Pennsylvania, Posted 1:19:06 PM PDT
Evolution can occur in less than 10 years, University of California - Riverside, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT
Cool plasma packs heat against biofilms, University of Southern California, Posted 1:17:22 PM PDT
WHO may be poised to declare flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
Flu outbreak means lost summer for Mexican tourism, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
Palestinians report first case of H1N1 flu, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
HIV-1's 'hijacking mechanism' pinpointed by McGill/JGH researchers, McGill University, Posted 12:17:19 PM PDT
Reviving American chestnuts may mitigate climate change, Purdue University, Posted 12:17:02 PM PDT
WHO emergency committee to discuss flu on Thursday, Reuters, Posted 11:21:05 AM PDT
Virtual Twins to Get Physicians Acquainted Before Working on The Real Patient, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
A new measure of global warming from carbon emissions, Concordia University, Posted 11:20:24 AM PDT
WHO experts to meet as pandemic alert call nears, Reuters, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT
Pre-pregnancy depressed mood may heighten risk for premature birth, University of Washington, Posted 10:20:20 AM PDT
Bilayer graphene gets a bandgap, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 10:19:07 AM PDT
Tracking down the causes of multiple sclerosis, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 10:17:28 AM PDT
Researchers identify four new targets for breast cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Trimming the fat boosts blood recovery after marrow transplant, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Team led by Scripps research scientists finds new way that cells fix damage to DNA, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Wistar Institute team finds key target of aging regulator, The Wistar Institute, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Researchers describe 'implausible' chemistry that produces herbicidal compound, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT
iMedicor's Core Competency, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Wednesday, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Early detection of osteoarthritis in dogs could open doors for a cure, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 9:18:17 AM PDT
How young mice phone home: Study gives clue to how mothers' brains screen for baby calls, Emory University, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
2 signals -- from within and out of cell -- specify motor neuron differentiation, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT
Milk goes 'green': Today's dairy farms use less land, feed and water, Cornell University, Posted 9:17:02 AM PDT
Our exposure to controversial chemical may be greater than dose considered safe, The Endocrine Society, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
Bisphenol A exposure increases risk of abnormal heart rhythms in female rodents, The Endocrine Society, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
Bisphenol A exposure in pregnant mice permanently changes DNA of offspring, The Endocrine Society, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
Fracture risk following bariatric surgery, Mayo Clinic, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT
BPA may cause heart disease in women, research shows, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 8:17:23 AM PDT
Availability of diagnostic tests drive success in hospitalist-run short-stay units, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT
Specific genetic cause of fetal alcohol-related developmental disorders found, The Endocrine Society, Posted 7:18:20 AM PDT
Postpartum anxiety delays puberty in offspring, The Endocrine Society, Posted 7:18:20 AM PDT
Drugs against winter vomiting disease one step closer, University of Gothenburg, Posted 7:18:14 AM PDT
Beetle shell inspires brilliant white paper, University of Exeter, Posted 7:17:22 AM PDT
Hormone therapy may confer more aggressive properties to prostate tumors, University of Gothenburg, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT
Sight for sore eyes, University of New South Wales, Posted 6:20:24 AM PDT
Hormone therapy plus physical activity reduce belly fat, body fat percentage after menopause, The Endocrine Society, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
Brain molecule reduces food intake, The Endocrine Society, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
Natural hormone offers hope for treatment of the metabolic syndrome, The Endocrine Society, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
Researchers find how a common genetic mutation makes cancer radiation resistant, Washington University in St. Louis, Posted 6:17:30 AM PDT
Rutgers research tackles childhood epilepsy, Rutgers University, Posted 6:17:30 AM PDT
Cancer: The cost of being smarter than chimps?, Georgia Institute of Technology, Posted 5:17:23 AM PDT
Hatchery fish may hurt efforts to sustain wild salmon runs, Oregon State University, Posted 5:17:22 AM PDT
Transmission of resistant HIV common in clusters of newly infected individuals, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
UK study shows opt out HIV testing at GPs is feasible and acceptable, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT
New drug for MDR-TB does well in trial, aidsmap, Posted 1:15:02 AM PDT
Europe Factors-Shares set to rise as oil jumps above $71, Reuters, Posted 12:21:01 AM PDT
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Europe Factors-Shares poised to rise as oil above $70, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT
WHO on verge of declaring H1N1 flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 9:21:03 PM PDT
Older adults less affected by sleep deprivation than younger adults during cognitive performance, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT
Link found between poor sleep quality and increased risk of death, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT
Less than half of older Americans get the recommended 8 hours of nightly sleep, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT
'Weedy' bird species may win as temperatures rise, University of California - San Diego, Posted 5:17:20 PM PDT
Cancer found to be a moving target, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:04 PM PDT
Alzheimer's disease: Newly found peptide offers hope of early test and better treatment, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 4:17:30 PM PDT
'If you can't stand the heat' -- how climate change could leave some species stuck in the kitchen, Imperial College London, Posted 4:17:29 PM PDT
Work of Field Museum scientist addresses question of chance in evolution, Field Museum, Posted 4:17:05 PM PDT
Caribbean coral reefs flattened, University of East Anglia, Posted 4:17:05 PM PDT
When young men are scarce, they're more likely to play the field than to propose, University of Michigan, Posted 3:18:18 PM PDT
Biologist discovers pink-winged moth in Chiracahua Mountains, University of Arizona, Posted 2:17:23 PM PDT
Dioxins in food chain linked to breastfeeding ills, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 2:17:22 PM PDT
Airstrip: Telemetry for your iPhone?, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Management strategies for high-risk stroke patients poor in a majority of cases: study, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 1:19:22 PM PDT
NIAID leaders outline research agenda for universal, voluntary HIV testing and treatment, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 1:17:26 PM PDT
Wildlife Conservation Society supports world's first study of egg-laying mammal, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 1:17:26 PM PDT
UCLA study details quality of life for prostate cancer patients 4 years out from treatment, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
Study IDs benefit of donor SCT for adults with acute myeloid leukemia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
Donor stem cell transplantation associated with survival benefit for patients with leukemia, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
JNCI June 9 issue tip sheet, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
Variability in pancreatic cancer care found with newly developed quality indicators, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT
VBI researchers develop new method for breast cancer biomarker discovery, Virginia Tech, Posted 1:17:23 PM PDT
2 studies find patients have lower health-related quality of life after cancer diagnosis, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:23 PM PDT
Embryology study offers clues to birth defects, Burnham Institute, Posted 12:17:23 PM PDT
Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 2009, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 12:17:22 PM PDT
UPDATE 2-WHO on verge of declaring H1N1 flu pandemic, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 3-Glaxo forges Chinese JV to make flu vaccines, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Breastlight Helps Augment At-Home Self Exams, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Barco's New 42 Inch Medical Monitor, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Hypertension among lower-status employees lingers well into retirement, University of California - Davis - Health System, Posted 11:18:17 AM PDT
Researchers identify new risk factor gene for rheumatoid arthritis, North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System, Posted 11:18:17 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-WHO getting close to declaring H1N1 pandemic, Reuters, Posted 10:21:04 AM PDT
WHO getting close to declaring H1N1 pandemic, Reuters, Posted 10:21:04 AM PDT
Iberia May passenger traffic falls 11.4 pct, Reuters, Posted 10:21:04 AM PDT
Physiological response may explain why some severely obese patients overeat, Lifespan, Posted 10:20:24 AM PDT
University of Texas 'Picosatellite' to be launched from space shuttle to begin milestone mission, University of Texas at Austin, Posted 10:19:06 AM PDT
Researchers create freestanding nanoparticle films without fillers, Vanderbilt University, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
HealthPAL Gets FDA's OK; Wirelessly Connects Providers With At-Home Devices, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Stopping diabetes damage with vitamin C, University of Oklahoma, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT
Antibiotics, antimicrobials and antifungals in waterways, University of Montreal, Posted 9:17:20 AM PDT
Study finds colorectal cancer rates increasing worldwide, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
Colon cancer screening technique shows continued promise in new study, Northwestern University, Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
New accurate diagnostic test for swine H1N1 influenza using RT-PCR technology, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 8:19:20 AM PDT
Immune cells ameliorate hypertension-induced cardiac damage in mice, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 8:17:23 AM PDT
Egypt quarantines university dorm over H1N1 cases, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Alcohol advertising self-regulation not working, as ads target younger drinkers, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:20:29 AM PDT
New antibiotics could come from a DNA binding compound that kills bacteria in 2 minutes, University of Warwick, Posted 7:20:26 AM PDT
Botox injections can significantly improve quality of life for people with overactive bladders, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:18:24 AM PDT
UNC scientists identify growth factor as possible cancer drug target, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT
Engineering mice with a fat-burning strategy from bacteria keeps the animals thin, Technology Review, Posted 6:30:55 AM PDT
Alnylam, Cubist Gene-Blocking Drug Safe in Lung Test, Bloomberg, Posted 6:30:11 AM PDT
MU study finds connection between evolution, classroom learning, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 6:20:23 AM PDT
Advance in bowel cancer test research, CSIRO Australia, Posted 6:17:21 AM PDT
Discovery raises new doubts about dinosaur-bird links, Oregon State University, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT
'Jellyfish joyride' a threat to the oceans, CSIRO Australia, Posted 6:17:19 AM PDT
Glaxo forges Chinese JV to make flu vaccines, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 AM PDT
Mortality amongst HIV-positive women in US has plateaued: treatable illness contributing to many deaths, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
Ongoing viral replication during HIV treatment associated with lymphoma risk, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
Should we spare the nukes? NRTI HIV drugs may impair success of hepatitis C treatment, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
Hepatitis B hasn’t gone away – and may come back, aidsmap, Posted 2:15:02 AM PDT
RPT-UPDATE 1-Alaska says 5 swine flu cases on cruise liner, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 AM PDT
Monday, June 8, 2009
Gene activity reveals dynamic stroma microenvironment in prostate cancer, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 9:17:22 PM PDT
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Skin Products Made by Clarcon Due to Bacterial Contamination Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
DOJ News Release: California Man Sentenced for Prescription Drug Diversion, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
FDA Warns About Serious Liver Injury Associated With Anti-Thyroid Drug, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
FDA: First Drug to Treat Cancer in Dogs Approved, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
FDA Awards $1 Million in Grants to Three States to Enhance Food and Feed Safety, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
FDA Forms Transparency Task Force, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
FDA and International Consortium Report New Data on Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
FDA Oncologist Receives Top Award for Contributions to Cancer Research, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
Photo: HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius swears in Dr. Margaret Hamburg as Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
DOJ News Release: Robert McFadden Palms Springs Attorney Sentenced for Prescription Drug Diversion, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
DOJ News Release: President of Company That Illegally Imported Catfish Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Federal Prison, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:01 PM PDT
Conflict-affected countries receive less aid dedicated to reproductive health, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:19 PM PDT
Is this the beginning of the end of plant breeding?, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT
Enigmatic sea urchin structure catalogued, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:06 PM PDT
UPDATE 1-Alaska says 5 swine flu cases on cruise liner, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
US war funding bill brims with unrelated extras, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
Pitt researchers identify key molecular pathway to replicate insulin-producing beta cells, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 3:18:13 PM PDT
Scripps research scientists uncover a novel mechanism controlling tumor growth in the brain, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 3:17:02 PM PDT
Alaska says 5 swine flu cases on cruise liner, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
UPDATE 2-Mexico automobile production, exports slump in May, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Mexico peso falls on US rate hike bets, stocks flat, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
UT Southwestern research reveals how cells tell time, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT
Multivitamins in pregnancy reduce risk of low birth weights, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 2:19:20 PM PDT
How a drug to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia is degraded, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:19:20 PM PDT
Lyme disease is spreading in Canada, and physicians are crucial in helping minimize its impact, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 2:18:24 PM PDT
Gene therapy for hemophilia A mice, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:18:24 PM PDT
Cardiac rehabilitation saves lives, Brandeis University, Posted 2:18:23 PM PDT
Unexpected discovery can open a new chapter in the fight against tuberculosis, Uppsala University, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
Researchers identify structure of bacteria responsible for traveler's diarrhea, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
JCI online early table of contents: June 8, 2009, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
Health, life insurers hold billions in tobacco stocks: NEJM article, DISCLAIMER, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT
Enzyme necessary for DNA synthesis can also erase DNA, Uppsala University, Posted 2:17:25 PM PDT
Fire mitigation work in western US misplaced, says new study led by CU-Boulder, University of Colorado at Boulder, Posted 2:17:25 PM PDT
Fatal brain disease at work well before symptoms appear, University of Florida, Posted 2:17:23 PM PDT
Mobile DNA elements in woolly mammoth genome give new clues to mammalian evolution, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 2:17:23 PM PDT
UPDATE 1-NY sees clean energy creating up to 50,000 jobs, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Ford Explores 'Suede' Fabrics Made From Pop Bottles ..., Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Self-regulation game predicts kindergarten achievement, Oregon State University, Posted 1:20:29 PM PDT
Management strategies for high risk stroke patients poor in a majority of cases: study, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 1:19:21 PM PDT
Cognitive impairment is associated with reduced survival among both African-Americans and whites, Rush University Medical Center, Posted 1:18:24 PM PDT
Staying sharp: New study uncovers how people maintain cognitive function in old age, American Academy of Neurology, Posted 1:18:24 PM PDT
WRAPUP 3-Global airlines fear oil rally as losses mount, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
UBC researcher solves century-old enigma of prehistoric marine mass grave, University of British Columbia, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT
NY Fish Inc. Recalls Imperial-European Style Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PDT
Le Pain Quotidien Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Noir Belgian Dark Chocolate Spread, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PDT
Common chemotherapy drug triggers fatal allergic reactions, Northwestern University, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT
Horse whisperers, lion tamers not needed: Scientists find genetic regions that soothe savage beasts, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 10:17:05 AM PDT
More Ontario children are getting diagnosed with diabetes: ICES study, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Posted 9:19:20 AM PDT
Fossil bone bed helps reconstruct life along California's ancient coastline, University of California - Berkeley, Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
Egypt quarantines 234 in university dorm over H1N1, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Concussion experts: For kids -- no sports, no schoolwork, no text messages, Children's National Medical Center, Posted 8:20:23 AM PDT
New research program BioInterfaces launched, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 8:19:03 AM PDT
Siberian jays use complex communication to mob predators, Uppsala University, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT
LSUHSC researchers first to document early signs for diabetes in kids as young as 7, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT
Scientists should look at their own carbon footprint, University of Calgary, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT
Vaporized viral vector shows promise in anti-cancer gene therapy, American Thoracic Society, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT
Defeating nicotine's double role in lung cancer, American Thoracic Society, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT
Fossil teeth of browsing horse found in Panama Canal earthworks, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Posted 8:17:16 AM PDT
UCLA cancer researchers first to link intestinal inflammation with systemic chromosome damage, DISCLAIMER, Posted 7:19:21 AM PDT
Researchers shed light on trading behavior in animals -- and humans, Georgia State University, Posted 7:18:08 AM PDT
Ecologists identify birds struck in Hudson River crash as migratory Canada geese, Ecological Society of America, Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT
Scientists determine geese involved in Hudson River plane crash were migratory, Smithsonian, Posted 7:17:14 AM PDT
Women underrepresented in cancer research, U-M study finds, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT
Medical therapy equal to bypass, angioplasty in patients with diabetes and stable heart disease, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Posted 6:19:16 AM PDT
Women underrepresented in most cancer research, American Cancer Society, Posted 6:17:29 AM PDT
Nanoparticle created to attack cardiovascular plaque, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 6:17:28 AM PDT
Muscle atrophy through thick but not thin, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 6:17:28 AM PDT
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- June 3, 2009, American Chemical Society, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT
Egypt university dorm quarantined over H1N1 cases, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
Global airlines fear oil rally as losses mount, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
New cleaning protocol for future 'search for life' missions, University of Leeds, Posted 2:17:21 AM PDT
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Women under-represented in cancer research, U-M study finds, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 10:17:05 PM PDT
More than just the tailpipe, Institute of Physics, Posted 9:20:24 PM PDT
Long and short sleep durations are associated with increased risk for diabetes, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Posted 9:19:17 PM PDT
Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:31 PM PDT
Study says colorectal cancer increasing in young adults, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:31 PM PDT
Women under-represented in most cancer research, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:31 PM PDT
University of Saskatchewan and Canadian Synchrotron researchers shed light on esophageal disease, Canadian Light Source, Inc., Posted 9:17:30 PM PDT
RPT-WRAPUP 3-Airline industry outlook still grim - execs, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 PM PDT
Death rates same for diabetes and heart disease patients receiving drug therapy or surgery, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 2:18:18 PM PDT
Eighteen killed in Acapulco drug shootout, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Recruitment of reproductive features into other cell types may underlie extended lifespan in animals, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 10:18:17 AM PDT
Link unraveled between chromosomal instability and centrosome defects in cancer cells, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
Research identifies 3-D structure of key nuclear pore building block, Rockefeller University, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
A lethal cancer knocked down by one-two drug punch, Jackson Laboratory, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT
China has eight more H1N1 flu cases, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Airline execs say industry outlook still grim, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
WRAPUP 3-Airline industry outlook still grim - execs, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
WRAPUP 2-Airline industry outlook still grim - execs, Reuters, Posted 7:21:03 AM PDT
Routine diabetes screenings could cut health-care costs, Emory University, Posted 6:17:19 AM PDT
WRAPUP 1-Airline industry outlook still grim - execs, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 AM PDT
China has five more H1N1 flu cases, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 AM PDT
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Russia watchdog says no progress on US meat bans, Reuters, Posted 7:21:03 PM PDT
Friday, June 5, 2009
Stimulating The Brain With High Frequency Sound Waves, Medgadget, Posted 3:21:03 PM PDT
Russia lifts ban on California beef, poultry, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT
Researchers develop the first climate-based model to predict Dengue fever outbreaks, University of Miami, Posted 2:19:18 PM PDT
'Smart' process may boost economics of biofuel production, DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Posted 1:17:09 PM PDT
Scholars define global health, call for partnerships between developed and developing countries, Emory University, Posted 12:20:27 PM PDT
WHO flu alerts to reflect severity as well as spread, Reuters, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT
Dean Kamen's Prosthetic Arm to Undergo Trials, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
Smart Software Helps Disabled Get a New Voice, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
EU countries broadening H1N1 flu tests: officials, Reuters, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT
Asthma rates and where you live, Children's Memorial Hospital, Posted 10:18:20 AM PDT
`Shock and kill` approach awakens latent HIV in test tube, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PDT
Canada to step up flu vaccine research, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Canon Offers New Digital X-ray Detector, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Silver Based Nanofibrous Antibacterial Membranes Developed, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
High Tech Advancements in Modern Microscopy, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT
SCORECARD: How is G20 doing on pledges from London summit, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Flu experts discuss severity scale for WHO's phase 6, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 4-Flu experts discuss severity scale for WHO's phase 6, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-US airlines see May traffic dip; flu scare hurts, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
NEJM study points to new era in hepatitis C treatment, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 8:17:23 AM PDT
UPDATE 2-US trade rep says hopes Russia will lift meat ban, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT
Hypospadias, a birth defect of the male urethra, is not increasing in New York state, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT
UPDATE 2-Flu experts to discuss severity index in top alert, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
Flu experts discuss severity index in top alert, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 3-Flu experts discuss severity index in top alert, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT
Geography and history shape genetic differences in humans, Public Library of Science, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
Middle-aged women experience more stress but have lower blood pressure, University of Gothenburg, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
Fatigue common after myocardial infarction, University of Gothenburg, Posted 6:17:21 AM PDT
USC researchers present diabetes findings at American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, University of Southern California, Posted 6:17:21 AM PDT
US trade rep says hopes Russia will lift meat ban, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
UPDATE 1-US trade rep says hopes Russia will lift meat ban, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT
WHO holding emergency flu meeting, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
WHO holding emergency flu meet, Reuters, Posted 4:21:02 AM PDT
Thursday, June 4, 2009
As swine flu wanes, US preparing for second wave, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT
Bacteria from the deep can clean up heavy metals, Society for General Microbiology, Posted 5:17:22 PM PDT
Bats recognize the individual voices of other bats, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:22 PM PDT
Bee-killing parasite genome sequenced, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT
NASA Creates New Sports Drink, Medgadget, Posted 4:21:02 PM PDT
School-age California child dies of swine flu, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT
REDD payments could protect orangutans, pygmy elephants in Borneo, Burness Communications, Posted 3:17:02 PM PDT
Pigs an underestimated source of flu - study, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT
June 2009 Geology and GSA Today media highlights, Geological Society of America, Posted 2:18:17 PM PDT
Pigs an underestimated source of flu: study, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Russia extends pork ban to US Utah on flu fear, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Bird flu viruses need warm nose to set up shop, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia physician-scientists present at 2009 American Transplant Congress, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:20:32 PM PDT
Decellularised Hybrid Hearts May Overcome Barriers to Transplantation, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
New, light-driven nanomotor is simpler, more promising, scientists say, University of Florida, Posted 12:19:04 PM PDT
Researchers test nanoparticle to treat cardiovascular disease in mice, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 12:19:04 PM PDT
New Accelerator Technology May Lead to Smaller, More Effective Hadron Therapy, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
NASA to Study People Laying Useless for Weeks, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
High population density triggers cultural explosions, University College London, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT
New proxy reveals how humans have disrupted the nitrogen cycle, Brown University, Posted 11:17:18 AM PDT
A new lead for autoimmune disease, Children's Hospital Boston, Posted 11:17:18 AM PDT
Researchers solve 'bloodcurdling' mystery, Harvard University, Posted 11:17:17 AM PDT
At long last, how plants make eggs, University of California - Davis, Posted 11:17:03 AM PDT
Graphene may have advantages over copper for IC interconnects at the nanoscale, Georgia Institute of Technology Research News, Posted 10:19:04 AM PDT
Study: Illegal fishing harming present and future New England groundfish fisheries, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Posted 10:17:05 AM PDT
Scientist s identify gene for deadly inherited lung disease, American Journal of Human Genetics, Posted 9:42:01 AM PDT
Boy or girl? In lizards, egg size matters, Cell Press, Posted 9:20:17 AM PDT
Autoinflammatory disease model reveals role for innate, not adaptive, immunity, University of California - San Diego, Posted 9:19:16 AM PDT
Zimmermann et al.: 'Report: Reconstructing the evolution of laughter in great apes and humans', Cell Press, Posted 9:18:13 AM PDT
Cantabrian cornice has experienced 7 cooling and warming phases over past 41,000 years, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 9:18:13 AM PDT
Scientists identify gene for deadly inherited lung disease, Baylor College of Medicine, Posted 9:18:13 AM PDT
New 'molecular clock' aids dating of human migration history, University of Leeds, Posted 9:18:13 AM PDT
Investigation finds that cigarette smoking does not affect everyone in same way, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 9:17:20 AM PDT
Sleuths follow lung stem cells for generations to shed light on healing, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
Ottawa scientists discover new way to enhance stem cells to stimulate muscle regeneration, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
'Pelvis has left the building', University of Utah, Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
A breakthrough toward industrial production of fluorescent nanodiamonds, INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale), Posted 9:17:03 AM PDT
Pooled procurement may not deliver lower ARV prices, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT
Bone marrow stem cell co-transplantation prevents embryonic stem cell transplant-associated tumors, DISCLAIMER, Posted 8:20:24 AM PDT
The FDA has approved ankle replacements, so why don't all insurance plans cover them?, Loyola University Health System, Posted 8:18:24 AM PDT
Penn study demonstrates new way to boost immune memory, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT
Bullies have harassed 14 percent of workers over past 6 months, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:20:30 AM PDT
Jefferson researchers identify critical marker of response to gemcitabine in pancreatic cancer, Thomas Jefferson University, Posted 7:17:27 AM PDT
Study gives clues to how adrenal cancer forms, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:17:27 AM PDT
Midge keeps invasive mosquito in check, aiding native mosquitoes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 7:17:24 AM PDT
Over 60 percent of all US bankruptcies attributable to medical problems, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 6:19:17 AM PDT
A billion-year ultra-dense memory chip, DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Posted 6:19:02 AM PDT
'Shock and kill' research gives new hope for HIV-1 eradication, BioMed Central, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
Scientists discover new genetic immune disorder in children, NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Posted 6:18:17 AM PDT
Engineered pig stem cells bridge the mouse-human gap, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 6:17:21 AM PDT
1 in 4 nursing home residents carry MRSA, Queen's University Belfast, Posted 6:17:19 AM PDT
High viral load and low CD4 cell count risk factors for non-HIV-related illnesses, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 AM PDT
Over 3000 children diagnosed with HIV in Lusaka after hospital introduces opt-out HIV testing, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 AM PDT
Boomer Mobility Aid Wins Prize in Design Contest, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 AM PDT
Fetus Sonogram Cufflinks Make a Fashion Statement, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 AM PDT
Photosynthesis Thought to Exhibit Quantum Entanglement Phenomenon, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 AM PDT
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Protein may be strongest indicator of rare lung disease, study shows, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 9:20:24 PM PDT
Promising antimicrobial attacks virus, stimulates immune system, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Posted 9:19:18 PM PDT
Mario's Run Out of Coins, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 PM PDT
Sedatives may increase suicide risk in older patients, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:22 PM PDT
US has 20 deaths from new flu strain, Reuters, Posted 3:21:03 PM PDT
Preventing ear infections in the future: Delivering vaccine through the skin, DISCLAIMER, Posted 2:19:20 PM PDT
Waiting times too long for bariatric surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Posted 2:19:20 PM PDT
Could new government regulations lead to increased use of physical restraints?, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Posted 2:18:16 PM PDT
US House Democrat doubtful of more flu money now, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT
Does service learning produce better engineers, attract women to the field?, Tufts University, Posted 1:19:13 PM PDT
University of Cincinnati study finds needle biopsies safe in 'eloquent' areas of brain, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT
Brain irradiation in lung cancer, Medical College of Wisconsin, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT
House Democrat doubtful of more flu money now, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT
Egypt detects H1N1 flu case, first in Africa, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT
Innovative method to teach tots about personal cleanliness, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 12:19:19 PM PDT
Electrocorticography to Link Brains of Paralyzed With Computers, Wheelchairs, Etc, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT
AIAA names top 10 emerging aerospace technologies of 2009, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Posted 11:19:03 AM PDT
Soap-sniffing technology encourages hand washing to reduce hospital-acquired infections, save money, University of Florida, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT
In-Shell Pistachios Due To Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
Global airlines move to reduce infection risks, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT
New MIT radio chip mimics human ear, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 10:19:02 AM PDT
Common diabetes drug may 'revolutionize' cancer therapies, McGill University, Posted 10:17:27 AM PDT
Hydrogen peroxide marshals immune system, Harvard Medical School, Posted 10:17:26 AM PDT
Philippine university suspends classes due to flu, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
New York City reports two new deaths from H1N1 flu, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT
Changing climate likely to make 'super weed' even more powerful, University of Delaware, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Climate change models find staple crops face ruin on up to 1 million square km of African farmland, Burness Communications, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Small molecules mimic natural gene regulators, University of Michigan, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Scientists uncover mode of action of enzyme linked with several types of cancer, University of Montreal, Posted 9:17:21 AM PDT
Estrogen linked to lowered immunity in fish, United States Geological Survey, Posted 9:17:19 AM PDT
Meeting the non-medical needs of people with HIV in England: document sets ambitious goals, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:02 AM PDT
5-Minute Nuclear Medicine Scanner Now Live, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT
Nintendo Wii Makes Pulse Oximetry Fun, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT
Union International Food Company Recalls White Peppers Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Chang Farm Recalls Expired Chang Farm Bean and Soy Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
St. Bernadette Circle, St. Rose Church Recalls Pistachios-In Shell Dry Roasted and Salted Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Season Produce Co. Los Angeles, Ca. Conducts a Voluntary Recall of Roasted & Salted Shelled Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Fun Express Expands Nationwide Recall of Water-Based Face Paint, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Western Bagel Baking Corporation Issues an Allergen Alert for Undeclared Egg In Publix Brand 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Nutro Products Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Range of Dry Cat Food Products, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Rio Pluma LLC (a division of Stapleton Spence Packing Company) is Reissuing its Recall of Peanut Products Because they may be Contaminated with Salmonella, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Domega International Co Ltd, Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in FMD Brand Spiced Bean, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Roche Diagnostics notifies customers of the potential for ACCU-CHEK® Softclix 10 and/or 17 count lancets to be uncapped which may lead to an accidental needle, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
L&M Companies, Inc. Recalls Whole Cantaloupes Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Tofutti Brands Inc. Announces Precautionary Recall of 12 Pallets of Vanilla Cuties Due to Possible Trace Level Milk Contamination, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Edaleen Dairy Recalls Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream And Chocolate Peanut Butter Nut Ice Cream Because Of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
AS Medications Solution LLC. Announces a Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Digoxin Tablets 0.25mg Due to Size Variability, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
The Nuthouse, Los Angeles, Conducts Voluntarily Recall of Pistachios Due to Possible Health Risks, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A., Inc. Adds Hydroxycut-Branded Product Universal Product Codes to its Voluntary Nationwide Recall, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
LeClerc Foods Announces a Limited Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars due to Unlabeled Peanut Allergen, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
King Henry’s Voluntarily Conducts Recall of Pistachios due to Possible Health Risks, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Biosite Incorporated Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Recall for Cardiac Marker Test, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
AZ Hydroponic Farming Recalls 4oz Alfalfa Sprout Cup Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT
Effective over-the-counter prostate cancer test kit likely in next few years, University of Central Florida, Posted 8:19:21 AM PDT
Diet may reduce risk of prostate cancer, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 8:17:04 AM PDT
Single women gaze longer, Springer, Posted 7:18:23 AM PDT
Cantabrian cornice has experienced seven cooling and warming phases over past 41,000 years, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:18:23 AM PDT
Simple drug treatment may prevent nicotine-induced SIDS: Study, McMaster University, Posted 7:17:29 AM PDT
Pigs offer new stem cell source, BBC, Posted 6:32:23 AM PDT
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Contact lens stem cell sight aid, BBC, Posted 5:07:05 AM PDT
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Team reports progress on cancer vaccine, Houston Chronicle, Posted 5:03:11 AM PDT
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