Archive of articles published on the 14th of October 2010

Scientists prepare for confined field trials of life-saving drought-tolerant transgenic maize
OHSU research suggests yoga can counteract fibromyalgia
Yoga alleviates pain and improves function in fibromyalgia patients
Oil boom possible but time is running out
Key to blood-brain barrier opens way for treating Alzheimer's and stroke
I want to see what you see: Babies treat 'social robots' as sentient beings
New research results change the understanding of atmospheric aerosol properties and climate effects
New malware could steal users social media behavior and info -- Ben-Gurion U. researchers
4 kinds of compulsive gamblers identified
Scientists perfect new nanowire technique
Overseas nurses feel their skills are underused and they aren't valued or respected
A reinvention of agriculture is needed to meet global challenges
UC Riverside physicists pave the way for graphene-based spin computer
New method is found for accurate diagnosis of gall bladder cancer, 1 of the most deadly
University of East Anglia makes cancer breakthrough
Asteroid collision forensics
OCTANE study influences revision of WHO guidelines for treating some HIV-infected women
Unsung hero: Berkeley researchers produce high-res model of Ndc80 in action
Questions fuel 'Ask A Biologist' website success
New research helps clinicians predict treatment outcomes for children with OCD
Orchid tricks hoverflies
Biomarker shows potential for early diagnosis of lung cancer
UCLA study links immune protein to abnormal brain development
Psychological first aid for survivors of disaster
Biologists identify influence of environment on sexual vs. asexual reproduction
Is anxiety contagious?
JILA unveils improved 'molecular fingerprinting' for trace gas detection
Not all doctors follow cancer screening guidelines
Cyberwars: Already underway with no Geneva Conventions to guide them
Faster CARS, less damage: NIST chemical microscopy shows potential for cell diagnostics
Study: Belief in rumors about proposed NYC mosque linked to opposition to all mosques
The kids are all right: Few negative associations with moms' return to work after having children
New look at multitalented protein sheds light on mysteries of HIV
Scientists find signals that make cell nucleus blow up like a balloon
Study uncovers genetic variations linked with common childhood obesity
In childhood obesity, gene variants raise risk
UT Dallas researcher helps reveal more complete picture of Martian atmosphere
NIST mini-sensor traces faint magnetic signature of human heartbeat
CR Magazine sheds light on the burden of cancer on the streets
Study: Waist circumference, not BMI, is best predictor of future cardiovascular risk in children
Charcoal biofilter cleans up fertilizer waste gases
Of worms and women: Common causes for reproductive decline with age
Perspectives on improving patient care: Genetics, personalized medicine, and behavioral intervention
Anti-vomiting drug could prevent thousands of hospitalizations, save millions of dollars
UCSB scientists discover inner workings of potent cancer drug
Large gaps found in public understanding of climate change
Mayo Clinic finds early success with laser that destroys tumors with heat
This little light of mine: Changing the color of single photons emitted by quantum dots
New small business law could have big effect on retirement accounts
Researcher find fats galore in human plasma
Researchers report advances vs. preeclampsia, including potential prediction
Push and pull get eyes to work together
'Incoherent excitations' govern key phase of superconductor behavior: UBC research
Genetic data related to sodium-regulating hormone may help explain hypertension risk
Temperature rhythms keep body clocks in sync, UT Southwestern researchers find
NYU, Princeton biologists find genetic explanation for evolutionary change: Location
PiggyBac joins armory in fight against cancer
Code RED for biodiversity
Researchers from Kent State University say practice tests improve memory
Mysterious pulsar with hidden powers discovered
Researchers develop method for curbing growth of crystals that form kidney stones
Yale scientist helps pinpoint threats to life in world's rivers
A river ran through it
Need a study break to refresh? Maybe not, say Stanford researchers
From handwritten CAPTCHAs to 'smart rooms,' tech solutions start with pattern recognition
Young children are especially trusting of things they're told
UCSB physicists detect and control quantum states in diamond with light
Astronomer leverages supercomputers to study black holes, galaxies
Low beta blocker dose can put patients at risk for subsequent heart attacks
Gene identified that prevents stem cells from turning cancerous
Molecular switch controls melanin production, may allow true sunless tanning
Carbon dioxide controls Earth's temperature
Kidney disease patients require individualized care
Insight gained into age-related hearing loss
Flexing their muscles helps kidney disease patients live longer
The risks and benefits of using poplars for biofuels
Chest compression-only CPR improves survival in cardiac arrest patients