Archive of articles published on the 12th of July 2011

Dana-Farber study finds new points of attack on breast cancers not fueled by estrogen
SUMO defeats protein aggregates that typify Parkinson’s disease
Online consumers willing to pay premium for Net privacy, says study in INFORMS Journal
Data revealing migrations of larval reef fish vital for designing networks of marine protected areas
U of T research suggests female minorities are more affected by racism than sexism
New study may lead to quicker diagnosis, improved treatment for fatal lung disease
New brain research suggests eating disorders impact brain function
Project Achilles pinpoints vulnerabilities in ovarian cancer
Decline in species shows climate change warnings not exaggerated
Landscape change leads to increased insecticide use in the Midwest
A classic instinct -- salt appetite -- is linked to drug addiction
Multiple 'siblings' from every gene: Alternate gene reading leads to alternate gene products
University of Kentucky-led research could be path to new energy sources
New study shows artery-opening procedure still widely used in spite of changed guidelines
Poor bone health may start early in people with multiple sclerosis
Contact allergies may trigger immune system defences to ward off cancer
Ghrelin increases willingness to pay for food
Evidence for 'food addiction' in humans
Effects of exercise on meal-related gut hormone signals
Caffeine promotes drink flavor preference in adolescents
Molasses extract decreases obesity caused by a high-fat diet
Feeding hormone ghrelin modulates ability of rewarding food to evoke dopamine release
The metabolic effects of antipsychotic drugs
Climbing the social ladder seems to lessen high blood pressure risk
Sexually transmitted parasite Trichomonas vaginalis twice as prevalent in women over 40
A 'nutty' solution to type 2 diabetes management
First-ever review finds smoking causes serious birth defects
New technology allows lenses to change color rapidly
Too much sitting may be bad for your health
African-American women stress compounded
The threat of gossip can rein in selfishness
Risk factors predictive of psychiatric symptoms after traumatic brain injury
Lie of the land beneath glaciers influences impact on sea levels
Long distance: Research shows ancient rock under Haiti came from 1,000+ miles away
Bodyguard for the brain
7 in 1 blow: Scientists discover DNA regions influencing prostate cancer risk
Cracking the code of the mind
Switch from corn to grass would raise ethanol output, cut emissions
Freefall -- aphids' survival strategy
Border fences pose threats to wildlife on US-Mexico border, study shows
HPV infection highly prevalent among organ transplant recipients
Biomarker for autism discovered
Landscape change leads to increased insecticide use in US Midwest
Orchids and fungi: An unexpected case of symbiosis
Popular TV shows teach children fame is most important value, UCLA psychologists report
Smokers not very receptive to shocking images
TUM researchers discover a new switch in resistance to plant diseases
New genetic map of potato may lead to improved crops
Johns Hopkins researchers identify new genetic risk factor for sudden cardiac death
Scleroderma study identifies roadblocks to employment
Study shows how an often illegal sales tactic contributed to housing crash
UCI study points to new means of overcoming antiviral resistance in influenza
Cat litter to become an edible product?
Study: People at risk for panic buffered from stressor by high levels of physical activity
Your mother was right: Study shows good posture makes you tougher
Deeper insight in the activity of cortical cells
Severity of spinal cord injury has no impact on how adults rate their health, WSU research finds
BUSM researchers urge awareness of dietary iodine intake in postpartum Korean-American women
Cancer mortality rates are higher in men than women
Scientists model physics of a key dark-energy probe
Researchers study pesticide pathways into the atmosphere
Supramolecules get time to shine
When it comes to population growth, Houston is No. 1
Consortium warns against clear-cutting selected science budgets
Heart ultrasound helps determine risk of heart attack, death in HIV patients
Hubble's Neptune anniversary pictures
Goalies tend to dive right in World Cup penalty shoot-outs when their team is behind ... why?
MIT: Computer learns language by playing games
Indirubin -- Component Of Chinese herbal remedy might block brain tumor's spread
How the connection to the future self impacts financial decision-making
Purdue biologists identify new strategy used by bacteria during infection
Wireless power could cut cord for patients with implanted heart pumps
Family meals remain important through teen years, expert says
Prevalence of pressure ulcers among black high-risk nursing home residents related to site of care
Changes in family history of cancer can impact screening recommendations
Higher Medicaid payments to dentists associated with increased rate of dental care among children
Invasive diagnostic procedure for children with cystic fibrosis does not improve outcomes
Updating family history of cancer associated with need for earlier or more intense cancer screening
Alternative methods of smear collection are effective at diagnosing TB
Stanford researchers suggest ways for physicians to individualize cost-effectiveness of treatments
Last dinosaur before mass extinction discovered
Brainy lizards pass test for birds