Archive of articles published on the 5th of February 2009

Statin therapy ineffective in breast cancer prevention
China monsoon rainfall prediction and Pacific surface-subsurface sea temperature anomalies
Surgical technique in Spain enables extirpation of benign tumors of the pancreas
NRL partners with industry to develop compact biosensor for wide-ranging applications
Space engineers from India work with University of Leicester for first national astronomy satellite
End-of-life care at hospitals varies for children with cancer
Global warming threatens Antarctic sea life
Hispanic women and breast cancer: An understudied group
Plan offers guidance for evaluating menopause-like condition in girls and young women
African-Americans aware and accepting, but often do not receive, the HPV vaccine
More than a million cancer survivors declining care due to cost concerns
Heart failure linked to cognitive impairment
Genetic study shows direct link between vitamin D and MS susceptibility 'gene'
New open-source software permits faster desktop computer simulations of molecular motion
Colorectal cancer: Immunological tests for more accurate detection of cancer precursors
Engineering technology pinpoints earliest signs of animal life
Exceptionally deep view of strange galaxy
Infant galaxies -- small and hyperactive
Fighting tomorrow's hackers
Angiogenesis linked to poor survival in patients with rare type of ovarian cancer
Psychological impact found in adolescents with kidney transplants
A better mesh: Researchers 'tighten' body's protective coating
Building trust, increasing awareness among minorities
Rural areas able to increase screening capacity for colorectal cancer
NRL researchers control the spin of semiconductor quantum dot shell states
Silencing of jumping genes in pollen
Researchers shake up scientific theory on motor protein
'Sister' factors promote survival of blood-system stem cells
Despite their diversity, pygmies of Western Central Africa share recent common ancestors
Single factor converts adult stem cells into embryonic-like stem cells
Leukemia stem cells have more in common with embryonic stem cells than adult stem cells
The nonsense in our genes
Study in mice identifies molecular target for treatment of West Nile encephalitis
Molecules help the immune system to detect cells infected with West Nile virus
Scientists narrow search for genes associated with the ability to 'see' sounds
Survey samples life scientists' views on 'dual use' research and bioterrorism
Nanotube's 'tapestry' controls its growth
Software could save organizations $19,000 each month
Inner workings of photosynthesis revealed by powerful new laser technique
New equation of state of seawater
Georgia State researchers shed light on fat burning
UCSB scientists make headway in understanding Alzheimer's disease
MSU study finds high level of medical mistrust among minority women impacts quality of health care
Hope for preventative treatment for cystic fibrosis lung disease
Spanish scientists confirm extra virgin olive oil helps to combat breast cancer
CSHL scientists discover how 'companion' cells to sperm protect them from genetic damage
New biomass charcoal heater: A 'new era' of efficiency and sustainability
Researchers examine role of climate change in disease spread
Black wolves: The first genetically modified predators?
Sea-level rise around North America upon collapse of Antarctic ice sheet to be higher than expected
Sea level rise could be worse than anticipated
Origin of claws seen in 390-million-year-old fossil
Color boosts brain performance and receptivity to advertising, depending on task: UBC study
Census of modern organisms reveals echo of ancient mass extinction
Rapidly evolving gene contributes to origin of species
Predicting diversity within hotspots to enhance conservation
Biologists solve mystery of black wolves
Rot's unique wood degrading machinery to be harnessed for better biofuels production
A natural, alternative insect repellent to DEET
Poor people suffer disproportionately from chronic infections
Laser-sculpted optical devices for future giant telescopes
Researchers observe evolution chain reaction
Scientists can predict nano drug outcome
Columbia research shows novel benefits of fatty acids in arteries
CSHL scientists discover link between control of chromosome duplication and segregation
Constant compressions critical to CPR
Fertility drugs do not increase risk of ovarian cancer
Mathematical models reveal how organisms transcend the sum of their genes
Nightmares increase risk of further suicide attempts