Archive of articles published on the 30th of June 2010

Europe leads the world in assisted-reproduction technology
New non-surgical treatment for uterine fibroids can improve quality of life
Ongoing pregnancy rates from vitrified eggs as good as those from fresh
Vast majority of physicians practice 'defensive medicine,' according to physician survey
Do eggs matured in the laboratory result in babies with Large Offspring syndrome?
Subtle mutations in immune gene may increase risk for asthma
R Coronae Australis: A cosmic watercolor
Switching off your lights has a bigger impact than you might think, says new study
International experts believe bovine paratuberculosis close to being eradicated
Coccolithophore growth and calcification -- a possible role for iron
Restore hearing thanks to new drug
UCLA engineer's telemedicine invention poised to begin trials in Africa
Warmer ecosystems could absorb less atmospheric carbon dioxide
Effect of fire on birds evaluated
The ant queen's chemical crown
Experiencing different cultures enhances creativity
Honey as an antibiotic: Scientists identify a secret ingredient in honey that kills bacteria
Virgin olive oil and a Mediterranean diet fight heart disease by changing how our genes function
Cancer drug shows promise for treating a wide range of inflammatory diseases
Genetic code 2.0
Pathologists call for new training program to support personalized medicine
New allocation formula developed by Johns Hopkins could prevent waste and transplant delays
Apples grow larger when cells don't divide, study shows
New cochlear implant could improve outcomes for patients
Closing the science-to-policy gap in maternal and child health in Africa
Exposure to secondhand smoke in the womb has lifelong impact
Nutrients, viruses and the biological carbon pump
New technique improves efficiency of biofuel production
SMOS shines at symposium
ARS releases heat-tolerant beans
New national survey finds drivers mistakenly believe winter is most dangerous travel time
New insights into link between anti-cholesterol statin drugs and depression
A key mechanism links virgin olive oil to protection against breast cancer
A butterfly effect in the brain
Breakthrough in understanding cell development
'Balanced' ecosystems seen in organic ag better at controlling pests
Melanoma-initiating cell identified by Stanford scientists
Researchers show that organic farming enhances biodiversity and natural pest control
Scientists find direct line from development to growth
Stanford study shows key enzyme in fetal heart development also involved in adult heart disease
Little E/Z changes make a big difference
Genetic basis of alopecia areata established for first time by Columbia research team
Nitrogen pollution alters global change scenarios from the ground up
Dartmouth researchers contribute to solving a quantum puzzle
UM School of Medicine scientists develop new strategy that may improve cognition
Linguistics professor examines manufacturers' prescription drug websites
Unpeeling atoms and molecules from the inside out
Psychological research conducted in WEIRD nations may not apply to global populations
Nano-sized advance toward next big treatment era in dentistry
Electrons are late starters
Beverages leave 'geographic signatures' that can track people's movements
Conserving nature and dollars: Delivering cost-effective biodiversity protection
Molecular signatures may aid fight against pediatric liver disease
Eternally green: New eco-friendly cremations and burials
Man-made global warming started with ancient hunters
Anger drives support for wartime presidents
Kilimani Sesame has positive impact on children in Tanzania: Johns Hopkins University study
NASA's TRMM satellite sees heavy rainfall in Hurricane Alex
New study identifies best tests for predicting Alzheimer's disease
Flowering and freezing tolerance linked in wheat, study shows
Memory links to 40 winks
New variants found that indicate a predisposition to type 2 diabetes
When food intake stops, enzyme turns off production of fats, cholesterol
Feathered friends: Ostriches provide clues to dinosaur movement
Doctors to treat septic patients with hypothermia
3-legged dogs boost robot research
More than 2 billion people worldwide lack access to surgical services
US plan to pay hospitals for performance could hurt those in less-advantaged areas
'Trophic cascades' of disruption may include loss of woolly mammoth, saber-toothed cat
Planned home births associated with tripling of neonatal mortality rate vs. planned hospital births
Study suggests more fish than thought may thrive in the ocean's depths
Top down approach helps academic medical center reduce unnecessary emergency department X-rays
Can money buy happiness? Gallup poll asks, and the world answers
Stem-cell therapy may provide new approach to fight infection
Study finds new key to corneal transplant success