Archive of articles published on the 28th of April 2011

Adult-supervised drinking in young teens may lead to more alcohol use, consequences
Adults with arthritis suffer with poorer health related quality of life
5-minute screen identifies subtle signs of autism in 1-year olds
Catching signs of autism early: The 1-year well-baby check-up approach
IPF lung disease numbers are rising quickly to become a significant cause of mortality in UK
Women at higher risk than men of kidney damage after heart imaging test
Study: Antibiotics, not surgery, may better treat appendicitis if appendix hasn't burst
Water currents of South Africa could stabilize climate in Europe
Mutant mouse reveals new wrinkle in genetic code, say UCSF scientists
Study targets treatment for serious ACE inhibitor side effect
Obesity: Conclusive results for the Montreal Heart Institute's EPIC Centre Kilo-Actif program
Guidelines on rare diseases: Methods on handling evidence neither identified nor required
New method for measuring biomass reveals fish stocks are more stable than widely believed
Use of costly breast cancer therapy strongly influenced by reimbursement policy
Shielding body protects brain from 'shell shocking' blast injuries
Melatonin might help in controlling weight gain and preventing heart diseases associated with obesity
JAMA study reports on fatty liver disease in children and teens
Folic acid for everybody -- arguments in favor of food fortification
Social bonding in prairie voles helps guide search for autism treatments
New immigrants less likely to have premature babies in the first 5 years in Canada: Study
New gene therapy technique on iPS cells holds promise in treating immune system disease
NIH study finds Avastin and Lucentis are equally effective in treating AMD
Monkey recall memory mirrors that of humans
2 unsuspected proteins may hold the key to creating artificial chromosomes
Through unique eyes, box jellyfish look out to the world above the water
Performance goals needed now for offshore wind turbine industry in US
Taking safety personally
Video captures cellular 'workhorses' in action
Mutations in single gene may have shaped human cerebral cortex
Our own status affects the way our brains respond to others
Mystery solved: How sickle hemoglobin protects against malaria
New insight into chromosome segregation: Centromere-independent kinetochore assembly
Nanotechnologists must take lessons from nature
Dr. Michael Collins publishes paper on ivory-billed woodpecker
Fish livers contain beneficial fatty acids
Inverting a standard experiment sometimes produces different results
Monkeys, too, can recollect what they've seen
As the worm turns, its secrets are revealed
Pediatric flu vaccination: Understanding low acceptance rates could help increase coverage
Era of canopy crane ending; certain research and education activities remain
Eddies found to be deep, powerful modes of ocean transport
Electrical oscillations found to be critical for storing spatial memories in brain
BU researchers probe link between theta rhythm and ability of animals to track location
Jump in communication skills led to species explosion in electric fishes
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have evolved a unique chemical mechanism, new discovery reveals
Scientists detect early warning signal for ecosystem collapse
Stress and depression are associated with shorter survival in head and neck cancer patients
Fluctuations before the fall: Predicting and preventing environmental collapse
From the beginning, the brain knows the difference between night and day
Louisiana Tech researcher presents on eco-friendly nanotechnology at national conference
Study: Cotton swabs prove problematic for ear health
A tale of 2 lakes: One gives early warning signal for ecosystem collapse
Being tall, obese may significantly increase risk of blood clots in deep veins
Missouri elk are being reintroduced in the wrong part of the state, MU anthropologist says
Iowa State chemist designs new polymer structures for use as 'plastic electronics'
NASA's Swift and Hubble probe asteroid collision debris
Extreme testing for rotor blades
Crash sensor boosts safety in warehouses
Alcohol, mood and me (not you)
TRMM Satellite sees massive thunderstorms in severe weather system
Reducing risk of renal failure in obese patients
Green light for flu vaccine in transplant recipients
Finding molecular targets of an HIV drug used in cancer therapy
1 drug, many targets: Is this the future?
Concern over 'excessive' doses of thyroid drugs for older patients
Clinical trial recommends new antibiotic for treating typhoid in low income countries
Astronomers unveil portrait of 'super-exotic super-Earth:' Densest known rocky planet
Frequently hospitalized patients may benefit from new medical specialty focused on their needs
Measles outbreak underscores need for continued vigilance in health care settings