Archive of articles published on the 20th of January 2009

Microbot motors fit to swim human arteries
Bacterial pathogens and rising temperatures threaten coral health
Low-carbohydrate diet burns more excess liver fat than low-calorie diet, UT Southwestern study finds
Mayo Clinic researchers find experimental therapy turns on tumor suppressor gene in cancer cells
Medication may provide some benefit for older adults with anxiety disorder
Abnormal heart function associated with reduced capacity for exercise
Nutritional supplementation program helps prevent weight loss among children in African country
Measurement of kidney function in children with kidney disease improved
Anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis: A modest benefit with some risk
Acupuncture stops headaches, but 'faked' treatments work almost as well
Robo-surgery: As safe and capable as a human assistant in key-hole gallbladder removal
Preterm birth: Magnesium sulphate cuts cerebral palsy risk
Impaired kidney function raises risk of heart problems in the elderly
Faces and race
Virtual reality: Keyhole surgeons training could help meet European working time directives
Surviving dance club music (noise) with hearing intact
Engineered virus targets and kills apparent cancer stem cells in neuroblastoma