Archive of articles published on the 13th of April 2009

SIRT1 takes down tumors
Scientists demonstrate laser with controlled polarization
Mathematics and climate change
When cancer cells can't let go
Active optical clock
NASA experiment stirs up hope for forecasting deadliest cyclones
K-State engineers create DNA sensors that could identify cancer using material only one atom thick
Survey research looks at attitudes, obstacles to walking and biking to work
Colon cancer shuts down receptor that could shut it down
Creating ideal neural cells for clinical use
The new 'epigenetics:' Poor nutrition in the womb causes permanent genetic changes in the offspring
Family ties provide protection against young adult sucidal behavior
Study finds link between Facebook use, lower grades in college
High-tech speed bump detects damage to army vehicles
University of Toronto chemists uncover green catalysts
Baby's first dreams
Study reports success in treating a rare retinal disorder
Former inmates have increased risk of high blood pressure
Scripps scientists uncover mimicry at the molecular level that protects genome integrity
Erectile dysfunction treatments do not appear to damage vision over 6 months
New therapies expected to help reduce future visual burden of age-related eye disease
Imaging reveals abnormalities in pathways connecting brain areas in those with writer's cramp
Aspirin and similar drugs may be associated with brain microbleeds in older adults
Review identifies dietary factors associated with heart disease risk
Marijuana smoking increases risk of COPD for tobacco smokers
Measuring the immeasurable: New study links heat transfer, bond strength of materials
Many clinicians unaware of federally funded research on alternative therapies
Screening to help prevent stroke in kids increases, but limited access a problem
Tweet this: Rapid-fire media may confuse your moral compass
Diet secrets of 'the Royals'
Biosphere 2 experiment shows how fast heat could kill drought-stressed trees
Depression after heart disease ups risk of heart failure
Dartmouth Medical School gene targeting discovery opens door for vaccines and drugs
Fish researcher demonstrates first 'non-visual feeding' by African cichlids
Therapeutic effect of imatinib improved with addition of chloroquine
Alzheimer's disease: A new small molecule approach to treatment from UCL
Enhancing the effects of the drug used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia
New 'near-field' radiation therapy promises relief for overheating laptops
Researchers identify how PCBs may alter in utero, neonatal brain development
Where you live may affect your state of mind