Archive of articles published on the 15th of June 2009

Research shows how a stroke affects hand function; provides roadmap for rehabilitation
DKK-3 and WIF-1: Proteins related to liver cancer development?
What is the role of reactive oxygen species in ethanol-mediated cell death of polarized hepatic cells?
Prostate cancer test improves prediction of disease course
The Earth's magnetic field remains a charged mystery
Tracking levels of key biomarkers reflects disease activity and progression of rheumatoid arthritis
Increased levels of certain cytokines and chemokines predict onset of rheumatoid arthritis
Canakinumab shows promising efficacy and tolerability in children with systemic JIA
Females are usually at higher risk than males in a maternal history of non-GCs
Advances in liver surgery enable the prospect of curative treatment for more patients
The downside of microtubule stability
Young adults not drinking enough milk
Protein regulates movement of mitochondria in brain cells
Gene evolution process discovered
Hebrew University research leads to advanced trials of new cancer treatment
Is the sky the limit for wind power?
A*STAR scientists invent the world's only controllable molecule-gear of minuscule size of 1.2nm
FibroTest attributes to generate decision trees in hepatitis C
GARP makes the difference
Novel discovery in dendritic cell signalling pathways pave the way for new therapeutic targets
Not 1, but 2 kinds of males found in the invasive round goby
Rice University researchers ask if biofuels will lead to a 'drink or drive'
Sleep apnea occurring during REM sleep is significantly associated with type 2 diabetes
Distributed security
New issue of Reproductive Health Matters on task shifting
Rural tourists' profile analyzed
Major breakthrough in early detection and prevention of AMD
PET scans may improve accuracy of dementia diagnosis
New chemistry techniques improve hybrid scanner performance
Knee replacements: Pinpointing the cause of infection
Hybrid scanner brings molecular functioning to the forefront
Prototype breast cancer imaging system may improve patient care
Complaints of fatigue and tiredness in people with OSA improve with CPAP treatment
Popular Alzheimer's theory may be false trail
Having a higher purpose in life reduces risk of death among older adults
As college drinking problems rise, new studies identify effective prevention strategies
Scientists break light modulation speed record -- twice
New skin cancer patch: Possible alternative to surgery
Decision tool for prostate cancer patients helps men customize treatment in anxious time
From the glass to the brain in 6 minutes
IUPUI chemists develop Distributed Drug Discovery: Finding drugs for neglected diseases
New exotic material could revolutionize electronics
New approach for treating recurrent prostate cancer on the horizon
They are young and need the job: A second chance for dangerous T-cells
Chemical in blood may explain susceptibility to bladder pain
TRAPping proteins that work together inside living cells
NJIT expert advises on the do and don't of building in hurricane-prone areas
New species of phallus-shaped mushroom named after California Academy of Sciences scientist
'Shortcuts' of the mind lead to miscalculations of weight and caloric intake, says Penn study
New study closes in on geologic history of Earth's deep interior
Scientists discover magnetic superatoms
Purdue-developed tool can get most pollution control for the money
Pregnant women at high risk of complications from H1N1 influenza
Multiple PVI: A poor prognostic factor for hepatocellular carcinoma
Topical application of chemotherapy drug may improve appearance of aging skin
Severe obesity increases risks of health problems during surgery
Depression may increase risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with memory problems
An alternative treatment for hypervascular hepatocellular carcinoma
SPECT provides high-quality images of small tumors
'Motion-frozen' technology meets high-definition PET: Helping heart patients
Adding antiviral agents to steroids to treat facial paralysis is not linked to improved recovery
Sinus infections may be a factor in toxic shock syndrome in children
US counties with more African-American patients may have fewer colorectal cancer specialists
Psoriasis associated with cardiovascular disease and increased mortality
Extended service contracts: When and why do people buy them?
How consumers continue enjoying their favorite experiences
An effective target of biological therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma
Caltech scientists use high-pressure 'alchemy' to create nonexpanding metals
Perforated surgical gloves associated with surgical site infection risk
Meteorite grains divulge Earth's cosmic roots
The dark side of gifts: Feeling indebted may drive people to the marketplace
The complicated consumer: Positive ads aren't always the most effective
MIT: Peeling stickers may lead to stretchable electronics
MIT slows concrete creep to a crawl
The anti-consumption movement: Researchers examine resistance to global brands
The sweet taste of uncertainty: Winners enjoy waiting to discover what they've won
Vanderbilt researchers pioneer an advanced sepsis detection and management system
RNA snippet suppresses spread of aggressive breast cancer
Sediment yields climate record for past half-million years
The freebie dilemma: Consumers are skeptical about 'free' products
Predicting fatal fungal infections
Scientists publish the discoveries that saved the large blue butterfly
Calcium -- the secret to honeybees' memory
Could hormones explain gender differences in neurological disease?
Mean new microRNA data analysis method gives sharper results
Why do we choose our mates? Ask Charles Darwin, prof says
Duke, Harvard researchers to monitor bonobo reintroduction
Breakthrough in understanding severe asthma has potential for new treatment
Therapeutic delivery of a gene to dysfunctional nerves
Stress puts double whammy on reproductive system, fertility
Amazon conservation policy working in Brazil, MSU-led study finds
Brain energy use key to understanding consciousness, Yale researchers find
Scientists identify gene vital to early embryonic cells forming a normal heart and skull
U of Alberta study discovers how proteins help repair DNA
New method separates cancer cells from normal cells
What limits the size of birds?
Study gives clues to increasing X-rays' power