Archive of articles published on the 29th of May 2009

New malaria agent found in chimpanzees close to that commonly observed in humans
Neurological disorder in golden retriever dogs caused by a mutation in mitochondrial DNA
Environmental pollution increases the risk of liver disease
UCSB researchers describe breakthrough in the quantum control of light
Music may improve feeding, reduce pain in premature babies: U of A study
Intestinal bacteria associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Sugarcoating fruit fly development
Chemotherapy combination outcomes differ for aged, younger colon cancer patients
Continuous glucose monitoring technology -- special issue of Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics
Height of large waves changes according to month
Marijuana rivals mainstream drugs for HIV/AIDS symptoms
Lasers are making solar cells competitive
A quicker, cheaper SARS virus detector -- one easily customizable for other targets
FDA ignores critical information on home HIV tests
Author says challenging simple concepts can save planet
Knock-out drugs: Narrow window for detection
Counting sheep in climate change predictions
Pressure to look attractive linked to fear of rejection in men and women
Researchers develop light-treatment device to improve sleep quality in the elderly
One in ten advanced colon cancer patients worry about prescription drug costs
Study suggests obese women should not gain weight
New study indicates that parents' influence on children's eating habits is small
Theorists reveal path to true muonium
Regular light bulbs made super-efficient with ultra-fast laser
Minimally invasive stroke treatment produces better patient outcomes than surgical operation
Caltech scientists reveal how neuronal activity is timed in brain's memory-making circuits
AGU journal highlights -- May 29, 2009
IFAR contributes to study that finds genes that influence the start of menstruation
Slicing chromosomes leads to new insights into cell division
Policy gurus advocate community-based approaches to senior housing
Omega fatty acid balance can alter immunity and gene expression
NYP/Weill Cornell physician-scientists present at 2009 American Transplant Congress in Boston