Archive of articles published on the 23rd of December 2008

Honeybees succumb to cocaine's allure
Honey bees on cocaine dance more, changing ideas about the insect brain
Researchers make breakthrough in the production of double-walled carbon nanotubes
Augsburg: Weight issues in children starting school
Gene expression and splicing vary widely from 1 tissue to the next
Poor maternal health care widespread in eastern Burma
Homelessness is not just a housing problem
Study first to pinpoint why analgesic drugs may be less potent in females than in males
What is the effect of fluoxetine on mast cell?
Researchers find chink in the armor of viral 'tummy bug'
In many fungi, reproductive spores are remarkably aerodynamic
College students find comfort in their pets during hard times
Bioreactors might solve blood-platelet supply problems
Slip rate along the Lijiang-Ninglang fault zone estimated from repeating microearthquakes
New data regarding safety of artemisinin combination therapy for pregnant women with malaria
Tobacco firm used extensive strategy to undermine secondhand smoke policy in China
Tobacco company scientist gained access to WHO collaborating center
Maternal health problems in Myanmar widespread
What is the clinical character of Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome?
Engineers: Efficient organic LEDs a step toward better lights
SUNY Downstate researchers find that memory storage molecule preserves complex memories
UCSB scientists show how certain vegetables combat cancer
Reduction in antibody gene rearrangement in B cells related to type 1 diabetes, lupus
Krumlauf Lab demonstrates modulation of gene expression by protein coding regions
Vitamin D deficiency associated with greater rates of cesarean sections
Electronic methods potentially secure for sending blank ballots overseas
Enhancing solar cells with nanoparticles
UC Davis discovery offers hope for treating kidney cancer
UT Public Health researchers find link to severe Staph infections
Clinical pharmacists can reduce drug costs
Longer sleep duration associated with lower incidence of calcification in coronary arteries
Skipping sleep may signal problems for coronary arteries
Iowa State study finds early family depression has lasting effects on teens, young adults
Psychiatric patients have greater usage of mental health services in insurance parity health plans
Among older adults, prescription and over-the-counter medications are commonly used together
With mental health insurance, price matters
Older adults at high risk for drug interactions
Treating gum disease linked to lower medical costs for patients with diabetes
Cracking a tough nut for the semiconductor industry
Protein sports drinks proven to give best performance
Evidence for protective effect of fish oil not conclusive
New technique is quantum leap forward in understanding proteins