Archive of articles published on the 4th of November 2009

Great wines come from great soils
K-State engineers strive to make algae oil production more feasible
Study of concurrent radiotherapy, chemotherapy shows promise in small cell lung cancer
Scientists are first to 'unlock' the mystery of creating cultured pearls from the queen conch
Reduction in glycotoxins from heat-processing of foods reduces risk of chronic disease
Calm before the spawn: Climate change and coral spawning
Less brain swelling occurs with multiple sessions of SRS for common brain tumor
New scientific study indicates that eating quickly is associated with overeating
Postmenopausal women with higher testosterone levels
New methods found useful for diagnosing myocarditis
Study points to new uses, unexpected side effects of already existing drugs
Use of cannabinoids could help post-traumatic stress disorder patients
NIST test proves 'the eyes have it' for ID verification
Follow Rosetta's final Earth boost
Researchers find yoga may be effective for chronic low back pain in minority populations
Hybrid composite for root canal treatment
History in 3-D
Monash study suggests rainwater is safe to drink
Chart junk? How pictures may help make graphs better
NIST quantifies low levels of 'heart attack risk' protein
Estrogen therapy likely must be given soon after menopause to provide stroke protection
New insight into predicting cholera epidemics in the Bengal Delta
Study links folic acid supplements to asthma
Hybrid molecules show promise for exploring, treating Alzheimer's
Portable 3-D laser technology preserves Texas dinosaur's rare footprint
Addressing obesity via the 'energy gap'
Queen's research could help protect frontline troops
Hormone that affects finger length key to social behavior
Capturing those in-between moments: NIST solves timing problem in molecular modeling
Energy gap useful tool for successful weight loss maintenance strategy
Survey finds horticulture grads prepared for green jobs
Paleoecologists offer new insight into how climate change will affect organisms
New CReAM research on the factors that shape individual attitudes towards migration policy
Toward home-brewed electricity with 'personalized solar energy'
Powerful pumpkins, super squash
Conserving historic apple trees
Texas A&M prof to predict weather on Mars
Cancer patients want honesty, compassion from their oncologist
Does race, income predict prostate cancer outcome?
Tiny injector to speed development of new, safer, cheaper drugs
Curry-cure? Spicing up the effectiveness of a potential disease-fighter
Taking aim at mysterious DNA structures in the battle against cancer
Orphan army ants join nearby colonies
Breeding better broccoli
Penn researchers describe cellular source of most common type of abnormal heart beat
Report on US-China collaboration on carbon capture and sequestration
3-week course of breast radiation may be as effective as conventional 5- to 7-week course for early breast cancers
Radiation therapy after lumpectomy for breast cancer can be safely reduced to 4 weeks
New evidence supports 19th century idea on formation of oil and gas
Materials scientists find better model for glass creation
Carbon atmosphere discovered on neutron star
Earthquakes actually aftershocks of 19th century quakes
Scientists launch effort to sequence the DNA of 10,000 vertebrates
Scientists propose a 'genome zoo' of 10,000 vertebrate species
Internet search process affects cognition, emotion
Applause for the SmartHand
Mimicking nature, scientists can now extend redox potentials
Health-centered weight control method shows promise
Singapore scientists join international study of 10,000 vertebrates' genomes
Discrimination takes its toll on Black women
Bacteria expect the unexpected
'Genome 10K' proposal aims to sequence 10,000 vertebrates
New study further disputes notion that amputee runners gain advantage from protheses
An inexpensive 'dipstick' test for pesticides in foods
Time between treatment and PSA recurrence predicts death from prostate cancer
The humble beginnings of a king
Study uses satellite imagery to identify active magma systems in East Africa's Rift Valley
Quantum gas microscope offers glimpse of quirky ultracold atoms
When should flu trigger a school shutdown?
Researchers identify drug candidate for treating spinal muscular atrophy
A vast right arm conspiracy? Study suggests handedness may effect body perception
Organic weed control options for highbush blueberry
Tension on the grapevine
Plentiful poinsettias without PGRs
Common plants can eliminate indoor air pollutants
Chemo-radiation before prostate removal may prevent cancer recurrence
UC research on homeless veterans presented in Washington, D.C.
Digital divide: Psychologists suggest ways to include the aging population in the tech revolution
TV bombards children with commercials for high-fat and high-sugar foods
What part do relapses play in severe disability for people with MS?
Benefit of a mentor: Disadvantaged teens twice as likely to attend college
Hybrid bluegrasses analyzed for use in transition zone
Religion and medicine: Sometimes a healing prescription
USC study finds big air pollution impacts on local communities
Lung tissue generated from human embryonic stem cells