Archive of articles published on the 8th of September 2010

Iowa State study finds corn bred to contain beta-carotene is a good source of vitamin A
NIH study shows how insulin stimulates fat cells to take in glucose
Study examines turbine effects on Yukon River fish
A better way to treat HIV-infected children?
These dendritic cells are fishy, but that's a good thing
NOAA designates the eastern North Pacific basking shark a 'species of concern'
Research on team loyalty yields new insight into 'die-hard' fandom
Young, male, testosterone-fueled CEOs more likely to start or drop deals: UBC study
Harmful amyloid interferes with trash pickup for cells in Alzheimer's disease
A nearby galactic exemplar
Micro-RNA determines malignancy of lung cancer
Experts question claim that Alexander the Great's half-brother is buried at Vergina
Energy drinks may give young sports teams an edge, study says
Adults demonstrate modified immune response after receiving massage, Cedars-Sinai researchers show
Brain cells determine obesity -- not lack of willpower: Study
Use of informatics, EMRs enable genetic study of vascular disease
USDA scientists, cooperators create the first genomic map of the domesticated turkey
New American Chemical Society podcast: Economical biodiesel from sewage sludge
Scientists make leap forward in early detection for Alzheimer's and cancer
Does the impact of psychological trauma cross generations?
Chopping and changing in the microbial world: How mycoplasmas stay alive
Cloud computing method greatly increases gene analysis
No need to worrry about deflation -- yet, U. of I. economist says
Study shows nano-architectured aluminum has steely strength
Extreme X-ray source supports new class of black hole
Stanford land-use expert brings satellite data down to Earth
Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology
ACP explores ethical issues for use of incentives to promote personal responsibility for health
High testosterone levels linked to self-destructive CEO behavior, says Management Science
Low levels of formaldehyde in clothing unlikely to pose health risk
Eyes of cattle may become new windows to detect mad cow disease
'Soyscreen': Sunscreen for fungus to expand biological control of crop pests
Education more important than knowledge in stopping spread of HIV in Africa
Worldwide shortage of isotopes for medical imaging could threaten quality of patient care
Reading food labels, combined with exercise, can lead to weight loss
Questioning the safety of certain 'healthful' plant-based antioxidants
Scientists identify molecular gatekeeper of arthritis
Compounds fend off Alzheimer's disease amyloid pathology
Single gene regulates motor neurons in spinal cord
Muscle wasting in cancer does not spare the heart
Study: 3 out of 4 cats will wear a collar, making it worth a try
Team led by Scripps Research scientist identifies new gene for memory
MIT researchers find that interneurons are not all created equally
Brown-led research divines structure for class of proteins
Linking microbial sex and virulence
Brain mechanism linked to relapse after cocaine withdrawal
Unauthorized population would soar if birthright citizenship repealed
NIST researchers hear puzzling new physics from graphene quartet's quantum harmonies
Researchers identify potential new drug for neurodegenerative disease
Novel sensing mechanism discovered in dendritic cells to increase immune response to HIV
Study identifies critical 'traffic engineer' of the nervous system
Study adds new clue to how last ice age ended
Satellite data reveal seasonal pollution changes over India
Why chromosomes never tie their shoelaces
Cash hoarding nothing new for businesses, scholar says
Researchers design more accurate method of determining premature infants' risk of illness
Why the biological clock? Penn study says aging reduces centromere cohesion, disrupts reproduction
Neurogenetic studies show proprietary compound reduces brain plaques linked to Alzheimer's
New compound safely reduces plaques in mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
New model to measure disease burden of postmenopausal osteoporosis
Twins are intriguing research subjects for Notre Dame biometircs researchers
Parents report a widely prescribed antibiotic is effective for fragile X treatment
Consumers will pay more for goods they can touch, Caltech researchers say
First discovery of bilirubin in a flower announced
Report issued today examines improving long-term climate forecasts
Insulin may reduce several inflammatory factors induced by bacterial infection
ADA supports national restaurant menu labeling legislation
Forcing mismatched elements together could yield better solar cells
Research!America asks Congress to support embryonic stem cell research now
Study may help predict extinction tipping point for species
Portable laser backpack revolutionizes 3-D mapping
NASA satellite data aid United Nations' ability to detect global fire hotspots
LSU's WAVCIS director says oil remains below surface, will come ashore in pulses
Swine researchers seek answers to fiber's low digestibility
Risk of beetle outbreaks rise, along with temperature, in the warming West
NASA satellites reveal surprising connection between beetle attacks, wildfire
Investigating better endpoints for immunotherapy trials
New sickle cell screening program for college athletes comes with serious pitfalls, experts say
Researchers identify genes tied to deadliest ovarian cancers
New study suggests changes in diagnosis and treatment of malaria
Drug-resistant malaria suggests a health policy change for pregnant women and infants
Liver defect likely cause of DHA deficiency in Alzheimer's patients, UCI study finds
Turning a new page on antibiotics
Abnormal body weight related to increased mortality in colon cancer patients
The public looks at synthetic biology -- cautiously
Using chest compressions first just as successful as immediate defibrillation after cardiac arrest