Archive of articles published on the 19th of October 2010

NHS reforms could mean more patients seeking treatment abroad, warn experts
It is unclear if programs to encourage cycling are effective
Change in how paramedics use oxygen could reduce deaths
Cataract surgery saves lives, dollars by reducing auto crashes
New vision correction options for baby boomers
From bees to coral reefs: How humans impact partnerships in the natural world
Major component in turmeric enhance effect of chemotherapy drug in head and neck cancer
New clues to how cancer-related proteins plasmin, thrombin lose inhibition
Largest parity violation and other adventures in table-top physics
Vitamin E in front line of prostate cancer fight
Visceral adiposity index directly correlated to viral load in genotype 1 chronic hepatitis C
More than 200 new snails of the same genus described in a single study
Experts discuss S-equol data at ninth international symposium on role of soy
Adiponectin shows potential in blocking obesity-related carcinogenesis
Paraquat resistance discovered in major weed
Inhaling nitric oxide eases pain crises in sickle cell patients
Culturally inspired mobile phone games help Chinese children learn language characters
Research brings cure for Parkinson's disease a step closer
Friends share personal details to strengthen relationships in United States, but not in Japan
Novel regulatory process for T cells may help explain immune system diseases
Experiments find bias in way analysts view firms led by black grads of prestigious universities
New nano techniques integrate electron gas-producing oxides with silicon
Atomic-level manufacturing
Study reveals how sex hormones influence right heart function
Inflammatory breast cancer focus of new report
Prostate cancer patients are at increased risk of precancerous colon polyps
The world is not flat: Exploring cells and tissues in three dimensions
How green is your campus?
Drought may threaten much of globe within decades
Osteoporosis drug builds bone in patients with gum disease
Air pollution exposure increases risk of severe COPD
New clinical trial explores role of vitamin D in preventing esophageal cancer
A middle class that copes by shopping secondhand
Gene activity in the brain depends on genetic background
Consumer sentiment shaped by differing cultural attitudes toward power
Conserving resources: Producing circuit boards with plasma
Intricate, curving 3-D nanostructures created using capillary action forces
UT professor defines play, discovers even turtles need recess
See no shape, touch no shape, hear a shape?
SHIP protein identified as a B-cell tumor suppressor
Bacteria gauge cold with molecular measuring stick
Children's best friend
Professional sports persons should drink more water
Sniffing out shoe bombs: A new and simple sensor for explosive chemicals
Researchers advocate for more education and attention regarding rare breast cancer
Iowa State, USDA researchers discover eye test for neurological diseases in livestock
Drought may threaten much of globe within decades
The hair brush that reads your mind
Old logging practices linked to high erosion rates
Study reveals superior sedation method for children
ORNL's research reactor revamps veteran neutron scattering tool
10-minute plasma treatment improves organic memory performance
Study rejects benefits of fish oil capsules in pregnancy
Scientists find gene linked to alcoholism
Hormone therapy use by postmenopausal women may increase incidence of more advanced breast cancer
Use of DHA fish oil capsules does not decrease postpartum depression in mothers
First direct evidence that response to alcohol depends on genes
CYP2E1 gene found to be associated with alcohol response in the brain
Fetal alcohol exposure associated with a decrease in cognitive performance
Alcohol increases reaction time and errors during decision making
Heavy alcohol use suggests a change in normal cognitive development in adolescents
Study of tiny magnets may advance their use in microelectronics
Proton therapy safe, effective for early-stage lung cancer patients
Study: Religious diversity increases in America, yet perceptions of Christian nation intensify
Implementing program for operating room staff emphasizing teamwork appears to reduce surgical deaths
New sensor derived from frogs may help fight bacteria and save wildlife
Illinois scientists promote soy by currying favor with Indian taste buds
Insulin sensitivity may explain link between obesity, memory problems
Study shows black youth are politically involved, disputes other stereotypes
Long distance, top secret messages
Study shows video games highly effective training tools
Brain might be key to leptin's actions against type 1 diabetes, UT Southwestern researchers find
Old bees' memory fades; mirrors recall of mammals
Improved antibiotic coatings
Batteries smaller than a grain of salt
Recycling pacemakers may alleviate burden of heart disease across the globe
McSleepy meets DaVinci
Cheaper, more effective treatment of type 1 Gaucher disease possible
How parasites react to the mouse immune system may help to shape their control
Newborn hearing screening linked with improved developmental outcomes for hearing impaired children
New UGA research shows people are better at strategic reasoning than was thought
University of Houston professor taking next step with graphene research
Docs not immune to drug marketing: Study co-authored by York U prof
Disease in rural China linked to polluted coal
Associations between drug company information and physicians' prescribing behavior
To be good, sometimes leaders need to be a little bad
Early pregnancy in spring linked to child's susceptibility to food allergies
Nanotube thermopower
How batteries grow old
Sterilizing with fluorescent lights
Photovoltaic medicine
Why the leopard got its spots
WSU and ASU professors urge one-way Martian colonization missions