Archive of articles published on the 19th of May 2009

New tool helps researchers identify DNA patterns of cancer, genetic disorders
Researchers discover why eczema often leads to asthma
Why does eczema often lead to asthma?
Novel mechanism of action of corticosteroids in allergic diseases
Cohesin jigsaw begins to fit
Trace elements unbalanced in dialysis patients
Microscopic manufacturers produce eco-friendly plastics
Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis
Study reveals critical role of evolutionary processes in species coexistence and diversity
Salmonella's sweet tooth predicts its downfall
Excessive cola consumption can lead to super-sized muscle problems warn doctors
UCSF creates fast, affordable tool for finding gene 'on-off' switches
Integrated microbial genomes expert review goes primetime
Pandemic passenger screening
Breakthrough in radiotherapy promises targeted cancer treatment
'Singing brains' offers epilepsy and schizophrenia clues
Genetic factors may predict depression in heart disease patients
Popular cancer drug linked to often fatal brain virus
New infectious diseases -- what's the risk?
HRT-breast cancer risk stays same, regardless of family history
Sick of the same old thing? U of Minnesota researcher finds satiation solution
Of body and mind, and deep meditation
High self-reported asthma rates in Chinatown, N.Y.
Simulating pharmaceutical and personal care product transport
Protein identified as critical to insulating the body's wiring could also become treatment target
Obese moms, asthmatic kids
Early exposure to tobacco smoke may lead to early emphysema later
Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy and early childhood more likely to smoke as adults
Aerosolized nanoparticles show promise for delivering antibiotic treatment
Tying education to future goals may boost grades more than helping with homework
Promotional tests can discourage some of the best says new research from U of T's Rotman School
Next generation of health care workers train through medical simulation
Cocaine: Perceived as a reward by the brain?
International team tracks clues to HIV
Plastic that grows on trees, part two
Mayo Clinic researchers find popular television shows inaccurately portray violent crime
MIT: Climate change odds much worse than thought
Mutant genes in high-risk childhood leukemias identified
Gene signature helps predict breast cancer prognosis
Dying at home: A trend that could make hospitals more efficient
Caltech, UCSF scientists determine how body differentiates between a scorch and a scratch
TB vaccine gets its groove back
Exposure to 2 languages carries far-reaching benefits
Tone language is key to perfect pitch
New contraceptive device is designed to prevent sexual transmission of HIV
'Super-recognizers,' with extraordinary face recognition ability, never forget a face
Cognitive behavior therapy appears beneficial for long-term treatment of insomnia
Obstructive sleep apnea, retinopathy linked in diabetes
Patients with sleep apnea should avoid driving after poor sleep or consuming alcohol
Flu shot not effective in preventing flu-related hospitalizations in asthmatic children
U of Minnesota researcher develops brain-scanning process that holds promise for epilepsy treatments
Genetically engineered MSCs kill metastatic lung cancer cells in mice
Michigan scientist, ethicist urge scientists to speak out on environmental policy
New gene linked to autism risk, especially in boys
Better cardiorespiratory fitness related to lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease
Proteomics: Finding the key ingredients of disease
Bone marrow cell therapy may be beneficial for patients with ischemic heart disease
Drug for urination difficulties linked with complications after cataract surgery
Acute respiratory disease poses significantly greater risk for black Americans
Study suggests TB screening needs to be targeted for maximum public health benefit
Fallow deer become hoarse in the hunt for a mate
Fire and water reveal new archaeological dating method
Scientists discover area of brain that makes a 'people person'
Capsules encapsulated
Bolivian rainforest study suggests feeding behavior in monkeys and humans have ancient, shared roots