Archive of articles published on the 12th of April 2011

Psychologists closing in on causes of claustrophobic fear
New target for developing effective anti-depressants
New national study finds increase in football-related injuries among youth
Better lasers for optical communications
Smokers believe 'silver', 'gold' and 'slim' cigarettes are less harmful
First galaxies were born much earlier than expected
Device proves solar cell potential of high bandgap inorganic nanowire arrays
How do life-threatening medical conditions in children impact quality of life?
Scots carbon emissions could be halved in decades, study suggests
Species unique to single island should not be rare there
Prenatal exposure to certain pollutants linked to behavioral problems in young children
Changing trends in hip fracture incidence around the world
Discovery of 2 new genes provides hope for stemming Staph infections
Louisiana, Florida residents differ on views of long-term effects of oil spill
Alcohol helps the brain remember, says new study
Real-time search market worth more than $30 million a day
Mayo Clinic finds tool to predict disability timeline for progressive MS patients
Greenhouse gases from forest soils
Study finds public relatively unconcerned about nanotechnology risks
Natural gas from shale contributes to global warming
A 'Pacman strategy' to boost the immune system to fight cancer
Negative image of people produces selfish actions
Closely monitoring low-risk prostate cancer, with biopsy, does not raise risk of death
Wii key to helping kids balance
Pediatric-specific research needed to reduce health care-associated infections among children
Lengthening dosing schedule of HPV vaccine may provide effective option for expanding use of vaccine
Use of combination drug regimen for treating TB may represent an effective treatment option
3 new studies link eating red to a healthy heart
Lesser-known Escherichia coli types targeted in food safety research
Study links heart disease risk factors to some cognitive decline
Persons with herpes simplex virus type 2, but without symptoms, still shed virus
Researchers discover the cause of irradiation-induced instability in materials surfaces
Circadian rhythms spark plants' ability to survive freezing weather
Investigational drug may reduce involuntary movements
Radiation at time of lumpectomy may offer faster, more precise treatment for breast cancer patients
When the pressure is on, product experts can get facts wrong: UBC study
'Apple a day' advice rooted in science
Moderate exercise improves brain blood flow in elderly women
Maternal stress during pregnancy may affect child's obesity
Moderate exercise improves brain blood flow in elderly women
Maternal stress during pregnancy may affect child's obesity
Study shows how discrimination hurts: lack of fair treatment leads to obesity issues
Hunting for deadly bacteria
Social context matters in medical teaching and health care
Loss of cell adhesion protein drives esophageal and oral cancers in mice
News writing styles not to blame for newspaper readership decline, MU researchers find
Iraqi refugees at high risk of brain and nervous system disorders
Feinstein scientists identify abnormal disease pathway in dystonia
Study: Omega-3 consumed during pregnancy curbs risk for postpartum depression symptoms
Parkinson's exercise study results
Study: Low intensity treadmill exercise is best to improve walking in Parkinson's
Rainbow-trapping scientist now strives to slow light waves even further
Comprehensive UGA study reveals patterns in firefighter fatalities
Weight loss improves memory, according to Kent State researcher
Report provides NASA with direction for next 10 years of space research
Hunger hormone enhances sense of smell
New clue found for Fragile X syndrome-epilepsy link
Sniffing out calories: Hormone linked to nose's ability to locate food
Urgent need to improve quality of outpatient care in public and private sector in poorer countries
New compounds show promise against hepatitis C infection
Corporate links of global health foundations may conflict with philanthropic interest
Study reveals increased inequality in stroke deaths across Europe and central Asia
Birds inherited strong sense of smell from dinosaurs
Birds inherited sense of smell from dinosaurs ... and improved it
Pig stem cell transplants: The key to future research into retina treatment
Eco-friendly treatment for blue jeans offers alternative to controversial 'sandblasting'
Scientists discover a new species of dinosaur, bridging a gap in the dinosaur family tree
Honey can reverse antibiotic resistance
Potential new strategy to reduce catheter blockage