Archive of articles published on the 29th of June 2009

Reading the brain without poking it
Teens who believe they'll die young are more likely to engage in risky behavior, University of Minnesota research finds
Mice run faster on high-grade oil
For women with PCOS, acupuncture and exercise may bring relief, reduce risks
Natural-born divers and the molecular traces of evolution
Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth
New crops needed for new climate
Ozone depletes oil seed rape productivity
GP bodies support guidelines for use of patient records in medical research
Ultrasensitive detector promises improved treatment of viral respiratory infections
New control system of the body discovered
Debate on admin. of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term infants
From Columbine to Dawson: study on psychological impact of mass shootings
Hepatic encephalopathy and prehepatic portal hypertension rat model
Intestinal cells surprisingly active in pursuit of nutrition and defense
Female human embryos adjust the balance of X chromosomes before implantation
Who goes abroad for fertility treatment and why?
IU researchers find vibrator use to be common, linked to sexual health
Two is not company -- as far as fish are concerned
Study could help target new pancreatitis treatments
A potent and selective anti-tumor agent on human gastric cancer
ICSI or IVF: Babies born from frozen embryos do just as well
New, less invasive genetic test greatly improves pregnancy rates in older women with poor prognosis
High levels of cycling training damage triathletes' sperm
Ovarian transplantation: New technique gives greatly improved results in this delicate operation
Ovarian transplantation: First baby is born after a new technique
Microproteinuria: Indicator to monitor CNI-related nephrotoxicity in liver transplant recipients?
Risk of cancer
New tool finds best heart disease and stroke treatments for patients with diabetes
Second gene linked to familial testicular cancer
Prostate screening studies reviewd in European Urology July issue
Mayo Clinic Proceedings reviews deep brain stimulation to treat psychiatric diseases
Black gay men may be at increased HIV risk
Breakthrough in combating the side effects of quinine
Little-known marine decomposers attract the attention of genome sequencers
New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies in high-risk women
Gene expression findings a step toward better classification and treatment of juvenile arthritis
Can a new implant coating technique create a new six million dollar man?
Fermilab's CDF observes Omega-sub-b baryon
UNC study: Aerobic activity may keep the brain young
NuTeV anomaly helps shed light on physics of the nucleus
Purple sweet potato means increased amount of anti-cancer components
New biomarker method could increase the number of diagnostic tests for cancer
Oscar Pistorius: Previously confidential study results released on amputee sprinter
Conversing helps language development more than reading alone
Study of flower color shows evolution in action
4 out of 106 heart replacement valves from pig hearts failed
Stanford researchers publish comprehensive model for medical device development
Brain functions that can prevent relapse improve after a year of methamphetamine abstinence
Water webs: Connecting spiders, residents in the Southwest
Tunnel vision
Novel epigenetic markers of melanoma may herald new treatments for patients
Hand-held aerosol sensors help fill crucial data gap over oceans
World's largest aerosol sensing network has leafy origins
MIT: A new approach to engineering for extreme environments
Story tips from the US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, July 2009
How much is life worth? The $440 billion question
Early heart attack therapy with bone marrow extract improves cardiac function
MIT: Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs
Desert dust alters ecology of Colorado alpine meadows
Straighten up and fly right: Moths benefit more from flexible wings than rigid
Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study
First step to converting solar energy using 'artificial leaf'
Dino tooth sheds new light on ancient riddle
Loss of coastal seagrass habitat accelerating globally
ASU scientist: Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies
GUMC study may help explain 'awakenings' that occur with popular sleep-aid Ambien
Peer pressure plays major role in environmental behavior
Dynasty: Influenza virus in 1918 and today
Toxic chemicals affect steroid hormones differently in humans and invertebrates
Scripps research scientists find key culprits in lupus
Stanford researchers find a quicker, cheaper way to sort isotopes
Composites for energy
Birds with a nose for a difference
Pitt researchers describe the 90-year evolution of swine flu
Magic ingredient in breast milk protects babies' intestines
Sulfate lens enhances climate warming properties of atmospheric soot
UNC scientists tackle viral mysteries
Accelerated fertility treatment leads to shortened time to pregnancy and cost savings
Rotator cuff treatment provides immediate tendonitis relief