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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Existing Parkinson's disease drug may fight drug-resistant TB, University of California - San Diego, Posted 5:19:18 PM PDT

'Jumping gene' diminishes the effect of a new type 2 diabetes risk gene, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:19 PM PDT

Washington to give antiviral drugs to WHO, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT

Poor health among indigenous peoples a question of cultural loss as well as poverty, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Posted 4:20:27 PM PDT

A rush of blood to the head -- anger increases blood flow, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:19 PM PDT

New flu may not spread like regular flu -studies, Reuters, Posted 3:21:03 PM PDT

Doubts cast on credibility of some published clinical trials, BioMed Central, Posted 3:19:20 PM PDT

New flu may not spread like regular flu, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT

Wal-Mart Smiles on the White House, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT

Where Are Medicare Stories at BarackObama.com?, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT

Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 2:17:23 PM PDT

New Imaging Technology Monitors HER2 Protein, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Computer Simulations Extend Abilities of Shape Memory Alloys, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Britain projects 100,000 swine flu cases per day, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Learning from locusts, Queen's University, Posted 1:18:17 PM PDT

JNCI news brief: Improving the biomarker pipeline for early cancer detection, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT

JNCI news brief: Hepatitis B virus mutations may predict risk of liver cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT

A question of height, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT

UPDATE 2-Japan finds first case of H1N1 resistant to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT

SCENARIOS-Possible outcomes of Mexico mid-term election, Reuters, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT

Integrated optical trap holds particles for on-chip analysis, University of California - Santa Cruz, Posted 12:17:24 PM PDT

WHO chief identifies "warning signs" of severe flu, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

UPDATE 1-Japan finds first case of H1N1 resistant to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Device Captures Endothelial Progenitor Cells; May Help Detect Vascular Disease Early, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Mysteries of Salamander Regeneration Revealed, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Nephros' Dual Stage Ultrafilter System Guarantees Clean Fluids for Dialysis Machines, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

MIT and CDC discover why H1N1 flu spreads inefficiently, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 11:19:18 AM PDT

Stanford bioethicist and colleagues call for federal regulation of genetic ancestry testing, Stanford University Medical Center, Posted 11:18:19 AM PDT

Prostate cancer patients disease free after 5 years likely to be disease free after 10 years, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT

Climate change and the mystery of the shrinking sheep, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Posted 11:17:03 AM PDT

Human heart master cells identified, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Prostate cancer patients disease free after five years likely to be disease free after 10 years, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Posted 10:17:26 AM PDT

Japan finds first case of H1N1 resistant to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

Argentine workers suspected of passing flu to pigs, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

Overweight kids experience more loneliness, anxiety, MU study finds, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 9:20:24 AM PDT

Brain malformations significantly associated with preterm birth, Wake Forest research shows, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Posted 9:18:16 AM PDT

Ben-Gurion U. researchers reveal connection between cancer and human evolution, American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT

UCLA scientists find molecular differences between embryonic stem cells and reprogrammed skin cells, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT

Research reveals what drives lung cancer's spread, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT

New targeted therapy finds and eliminates deadly leukemia stem cells, Cell Press, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT

Pacific Northwest forests could store more carbon, help address greenhouse issues, Oregon State University, Posted 9:17:02 AM PDT

FDA Approves Multaq to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT

Natural compound stops retinopathy, University of Oklahoma, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT

Ferns took to the trees and thrived, Duke University, Posted 8:17:23 AM PDT

Africa: AIDS hits health services, aidsmap, Posted 8:15:02 AM PDT

Visit to the doctor: The supply of additional private services is increasing, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT

U of Minnesota finds treatment that significantly slows progression of eye damage in persons with type 1 diabetes, University of Minnesota, Posted 7:19:18 AM PDT

Rampant helper syndrome, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universit�t M�nchen, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT

Evolution: Crabs go deep to avoid hot water, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton (UK), Posted 7:17:06 AM PDT

Scientists 'rebuild' giant moa using ancient DNA, University of Adelaide, Posted 6:18:20 AM PDT

Predicting the return of prostate cancer: New Johns Hopkins study betters the odds of success, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT

Study shows PET can measure effectiveness of novel breast cancer treatment, Society of Nuclear Medicine, Posted 5:17:02 AM PDT

India legalises sex between men, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT

Scale up of early infant diagnosis in rural Ethiopia successful, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Researchers unite to distribute quantum keys, Institute of Physics, Posted 9:19:02 PM PDT

Stop & Shop Issues A Voluntary Recall of Stop & Shop Non Fat Dry Milk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT

Regenerated legs no big trick for salamanders, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT

Bosnia identifies first H1N1 flu case, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 PM PDT

Inbred bumblebees less successful, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:04 PM PDT

Secrets revealed about how disease-causing DNA mutations occur, Penn State, Posted 3:18:16 PM PDT

LIVESTOCK-Cattle surge to 2-mo high as funds buy, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT

Hormone treatment eases post-surgery distress in children, University of California - Irvine, Posted 2:20:22 PM PDT

Clocking salt levels in the blood: A link between the circadian rhythm and salt balance, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:20:20 PM PDT

U finds treatment that significantly slows progression of eye damage in persons with type 1 diabetes, University of Minnesota, Posted 2:19:18 PM PDT

NEJM study addresses impact of Medicare Part D on medical spending, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 2:18:18 PM PDT

JCI online early table of contents: July 1, 2009, Journal of Clinical Investigation, Posted 2:18:17 PM PDT

New science review examines multiple health benefits of dairy foods, Edelman Public Relations, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT

DIY Circumcision Makes Writing This Post Difficult, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

If Paris Hilton Had a Gas Mask, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Brainsway to Test TMS for Smoking Cessation, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Researchers testing virus-gene therapy combination against melanoma, University of California - San Diego, Posted 1:19:26 PM PDT

Blood stem cell growth factor reverses memory decline in mice, University of South Florida Health, Posted 1:19:22 PM PDT

Novel handheld device detects anthrax with outstanding accuracy and reliability, DISCLAIMER, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT

JNCI news brief: Risk of breast cancer and a single-nucleotide polymorphism, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT

JNCI news brief: Cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination in the Netherlands, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT

Microbial analysis, micropatterning methods featured in Cold Spring Harbor Protocols, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 1:17:25 PM PDT

North Coast Seafood is recalling Fresh Tuna Steaks sold in Retail Store in New England, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT

Lap-band weight-loss surgery can reverse metabolic syndrome in obese teens, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 12:18:19 PM PDT

UCLA collaboration identifies immune system link to schizophrenia, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 11:19:18 AM PDT

Nanotechnology may increase longevity of dental fillings, Medical College of Georgia, Posted 11:19:03 AM PDT

Nanotech Leads to The Creation of Tiniest Light Bulbs, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT

FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix and Zyban, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

UPDATE 4-GE teams up with Geron for stem-cell research, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Study examines liver transplantation after drug induced acute liver failure, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 10:20:27 AM PDT

Study shows that a combination of common genetic variations can lead to schizophrenia, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT

Scientists: Salamanders, regenerative wonders, heal like mammals, people, University of Florida, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder share genetic roots, NIH/National Institute of Mental Health, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT

Study strongly supports many genetic contributions to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 10:18:19 AM PDT

UNC study rewrites textbook on key genetic phenomenon, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:19 AM PDT

Plants save the earth from an icy doom, Yale University, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT

Man and Nature Combine to Make Exquisite Art, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

Airline Routes Predict Pathogen Spread, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

Merck Manual Now Available on iPhone, Medgadget, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

HIV-positive gay men in UK still disproportionately affected by syphilis and LGV, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT

Both good/bad movie characters who smoke influence teens to do the same, Dartmouth College, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT

Newly appreciated membrane estrogen receptor important therapeutic target for breast cancer, Lifespan, Posted 8:17:20 AM PDT

Unexpectedly long-range effects in advanced magnetic devices, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 7:19:03 AM PDT

Genetically engineered mice yield clues to 'knocking out' cancer, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT

Double success for Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia scientists working on chromosome segregation, Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia, Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT

Colorectal cancer, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:25 AM PDT

ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets, American Dietetic Association, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT

Desert rhubarb -- a self-irrigating plant, University of Haifa, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT

MS study offers theory for why repair of brain's wiring fails, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 6:19:18 AM PDT

New statistical technique improves precision of nanotechnology data, Georgia Institute of Technology Research News, Posted 6:19:03 AM PDT

FACTBOX: US-Russia trade has grown, despite strains, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 AM PDT

UT researcher: Interferon alpha can delay full onset of type I diabetes, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 5:19:17 AM PDT

Chromosomal problems affect nearly all human embryos, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 4:18:23 AM PDT

Joint replacement patients with diabetes greatly benefit from controlled glucose, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Posted 4:18:23 AM PDT

Cancer survivors at greater risk of birth complications; special monitoring needed, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 4:17:23 AM PDT

Gay men sexually abused in childhood more likely to have risky sex, get HIV, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT

Testing projects using social networks effective in identifying people with undiagnosed infection, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT

Women with endometriosis need special care during pregnancy to avoid risk of premature birth, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 1:17:22 AM PDT

Will IVF work for a particular patient? The answer may be found in her blood, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 1:17:22 AM PDT

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Roche to ease Tamiflu access in developing economies, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT

UPDATE 1-Roche to ease Tamiflu access in developing countries, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT

Woman in Spain dies from swine flu after childbirth, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT

Triggering muscle development -- a therapeutic cure for muscle wastage?, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 10:17:25 PM PDT

PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - July 1, Reuters, Posted 9:21:03 PM PDT

Emerging techniques put a new twist on ankle repair, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Posted 9:20:25 PM PDT

A young brain for an old bee, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:18 PM PDT

Clue to normal-tension glaucoma; herpes infection and corneal transplants, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Posted 9:18:18 PM PDT

Key to evolutionary fitness: Cut the calories, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:18 PM PDT

Study identifies biomarker that safely monitors tumor response to new brain cancer treatment, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Posted 9:17:29 PM PDT

Mangrove-dependent animals globally threatened, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Posted 9:17:23 PM PDT

Risky business: Stressed men more likely to gamble, University of Southern California, Posted 5:18:18 PM PDT

Joint replacement treatment: Using clinical pathways works, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:24 PM PDT

An innovative surgical technique gives hope to patients suffering from refractory epilepsy, DISCLAIMER, Posted 4:20:24 PM PDT

New fossil primate suggests common Asian ancestor, challenges primates such as 'Ida', Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Posted 4:18:18 PM PDT

Genetic analysis reveals secrets of scorpion venom, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:18 PM PDT

GE teams up with Geron for stem-cell research, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT

Buenos Aires mayor declares emergency to fight flu, Reuters, Posted 2:21:02 PM PDT

Agent used in spinal surgery linked to higher complications rate, greater inpatient charges, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:30 PM PDT

Bad medicine, Group Health Cooperative Center for Health Studies, Posted 1:19:25 PM PDT

Current search for heart disease treatment may not be fruitful, Imperial College London, Posted 1:18:20 PM PDT

New findings on Parkinson's disease and effect on patient behavior, Rutgers University, Posted 1:18:19 PM PDT

New lab-on-a-chip measures mechanics of bacteria colonies, University of Michigan, Posted 1:17:23 PM PDT

Stirred, not shaken: Bio-inspired cilia mix medical reagents at small scales, University of Washington, Posted 12:17:22 PM PDT

U.S. Attorney News Release: Ringleader Sentenced to Nine Years In Federal Prison For Allergy Testing Health Care Fraud Scheme That Bilked Insurance Companies an, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

UPDATE 3-GE teams up with Geron for stem-cell research, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

UPDATE 2-WHO says Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 "isolated case", Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

WHO says Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 "isolated case", Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

IOM CER Committee releases recs to Congress for health-care priorities, funding, American College of Physicians, Posted 11:19:19 AM PDT

Vitamin D deficiency is widespead and on the increase, International Osteoporosis Foundation, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT

Golfing Now Open to Disabled,Thanks to New Technology, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Life Size Fetus Replicas Make for Nifty Presents for Expecting Parents, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

WHO says Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 "an isolated case", Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

WHO SPOKESMAN SAYS MUST MAINTAIN VIGILANCE REGARDING TAMIFLU EFF, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

FDA Seeks Public Input on Tobacco Regulation, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 10:21:01 AM PDT

Possible benefit from online genetic testing for lung cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT

Metabolic factors may play a role in risk for breast cancer, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT

Anti-biotech groups obstruct forest biotechnology, Oregon State University, Posted 10:17:02 AM PDT

RPT-UPDATE 2-EU paves way to prolong biotech maize cultivation, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

EU agency confirms safety of Monsanto GM maize, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

University of Leicester researchers discover new fluorescent silicon nanoparticles, University of Leicester, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT

Cosmetic surgery appeals to men, women with appearance-based rejection sensitivity, University at Buffalo, Posted 8:20:26 AM PDT

Measurements fail to identify TB patients who could benefit from shorter treatment course, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Posted 8:19:16 AM PDT

OJ worse for teeth than whitening says Eastman Institute researchers, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 8:19:14 AM PDT

Omega-3 fatty acids appear to impact AMD progression, DISCLAIMER, Posted 8:19:14 AM PDT

The sound of light: Innovative technology shatters the barriers of modern light microscopy, Helmholtz Zentrum M�nchen - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Posted 8:17:22 AM PDT

UPDATE 1-EU agency confirms safety of Monsanto GM maize, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT

EU agency reconfirms safety of Monsanto GM maize, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT

Mauritius confirms first of H1N1 flu virus, Reuters, Posted 7:21:02 AM PDT

Discovery may provide new treatments for alcohol dependence, University of Gothenburg, Posted 7:19:16 AM PDT

Patients with moderate to severe periodontitis need evaluation for heart disease risk, Elsevier, Posted 7:17:29 AM PDT

Scientists find a biological 'fountain of youth' in new world bat caves, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:17:24 AM PDT

Harvard scientists solve mystery about why HIV patients are more susceptible to TB infection, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT

Peer pressure plays major role in environmental behavior, Michigan State University, Posted 7:17:06 AM PDT

EU to examine national opt-outs for GM crop growing, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT

In muscle stem cells, age matters: study, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT

The decision about the incision: Is midline or transverse better for abdominal surgery?, University Hospital Heidelberg, Posted 6:20:27 AM PDT

Polycystic ovarian syndrome: New light on its causes and its effect on brothers, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:19:17 AM PDT

Reduced ovarian reserve associated with increased risk of trisomic pregnancy, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT

Daily sex helps to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve fertility, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT

Women with cystic fibrosis can have safe and successful fertility treatment, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT

Single thawed embryo transfer after PGD does not affect pregnancy rates, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT

New test can detect both genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in embryos, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT

Neural stem cell differentiation factor discovered, Goethe University Frankfurt, Posted 6:17:26 AM PDT

A thirst for blood sparks toxic algal blooms, University of Gothenburg, Posted 6:17:24 AM PDT

The tiny difference in the genes of bacteria, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 6:17:24 AM PDT

WHO HIV boss warns against two-tier global system of treatment, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:02 AM PDT

Menopause does not affect response to HIV treatment, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT

Adherence to HIV treatment in US gay men differs by race and ethnicity, aidsmap, Posted 3:15:03 AM PDT

Monday, June 29, 2009

RPT-Will two flus mix in Indonesia? Experts worry, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 PM PDT

Your own private global warming, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:20:23 PM PDT

Accelerated fertility treatment leads to shortened time to pregnancy and cost savings, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical School, Posted 9:18:16 PM PDT

FDA Confirms E. Coli O157:H7 In Prepackaged Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Cookie Dough, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT

Water should be a human right, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:19:18 PM PDT

Composites for energy, University of Bristol, Posted 5:17:20 PM PDT

Flies avoid a plant's poison using a newly identified taste mechanism, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT

Seasonal hunger devastating and under-recognized, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT

No evidence that WHO-recommended treatment for insecticide poisoning improves survival, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:17:02 PM PDT

Mexican swine flu victims were young, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT

Only a flight away? Swine flu followed route map, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT

Stress in the womb can last a lifetime, say researchers behind new exhibit, Imperial College London, Posted 4:19:25 PM PDT

Magic ingredient in breast milk protects babies' intestines, Queen Mary, University of London, Posted 4:19:22 PM PDT

Gene map aims to combat blood flukes, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:18 PM PDT

Birds with a nose for a difference, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:28 PM PDT

Mexican swine flu victims were young, some healthy, Reuters, Posted 3:21:03 PM PDT

Sulfate lens enhances climate warming properties of atmospheric soot, University of California - San Diego, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT

Placebo effects in caregivers may change behavior of children with ADHD, University at Buffalo, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT

GUMC study may help explain 'awakenings' that occur with popular sleep-aid Ambien, Georgetown University Medical Center, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT

ASU scientist: Study of first wave of swine flu requires revised public health strategies, Arizona State University, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT

Scripps research scientists find key culprits in lupus, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT

Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 2:18:19 PM PDT

Dynasty: Influenza virus in 1918 and today, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Posted 2:18:19 PM PDT

Pitt researchers describe the 90-year evolution of swine flu, University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, Posted 2:18:18 PM PDT

Stanford researchers find a quicker, cheaper way to sort isotopes, Stanford University, Posted 2:17:28 PM PDT

MIT: Extending the shelf life of antibody drugs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT

Straighten up and fly right: Moths benefit more from flexible wings than rigid, University of Washington, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT

Toxic chemicals affect steroid hormones differently in humans and invertebrates, University of California - San Diego, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT

First step to converting solar energy using 'artificial leaf', Leiden University, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT

UNC scientists tackle viral mysteries, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 2:17:27 PM PDT

Loss of coastal seagrass habitat accelerating globally, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT

Hand-held aerosol sensors help fill crucial data gap over oceans, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 1:20:26 PM PDT

MIT: A new approach to engineering for extreme environments, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 1:19:19 PM PDT

World's largest aerosol sensing network has leafy origins, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 1:17:28 PM PDT

How much is life worth? The $440 billion question, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT

Study finds improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening, University at Buffalo, Posted 1:17:24 PM PDT

Novel epigenetic markers of melanoma may herald new treatments for patients, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 1:17:21 PM PDT

U.S. Attorney Press Release: Scottsdale Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Federal Charges Related to Marketing of Sexual Enhancement Drug, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT

Will two flus mix in Indonesia? Experts worry, Reuters, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT

Argentine health minister quits as flu spreads - TV, Reuters, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT

Toyota Working on Thought Controlled Wheelchairs, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Trojan Horse Minicells Sneak On, Destroy Unsuspecting Tumors, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Tweet Your Life Signs Direct to Cyberspace, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Study of flower color shows evolution in action, University of California - Santa Barbara, Posted 11:17:25 AM PDT

Water webs: Connecting spiders, residents in the Southwest, Arizona State University, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT

UPDATE 1-Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Denmark finds 1st case of H1N1 resistance to Tamiflu, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Kenya confirms first case of H1N1 flu virus, Reuters, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Gene expression findings a step toward better classification and treatment of juvenile arthritis, NIH/National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Posted 10:18:16 AM PDT

Stanford researchers publish comprehensive model for medical device development, InHealth: The Institute for Health Technology Studies, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT

Oscar Pistorius: Previously confidential study results released on amputee sprinter, Southern Methodist University, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT

Can a new implant coating technique create a new six million dollar man?, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 10:17:25 AM PDT

UNC study: Aerobic activity may keep the brain young, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT

New biomarker method could increase the number of diagnostic tests for cancer, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT

New MRI technique could mean fewer breast biopsies in high-risk women, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 10:17:21 AM PDT

Purple sweet potato means increased amount of anti-cancer components, Kansas State University, Posted 10:17:03 AM PDT

Higher fuel to hurt Royal Caribbean '09 earnings, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

UPDATE 2-Higher fuel to hurt Royal Caribbean '09 earnings, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

City Baking Brand Apple Crumb Cake, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT

Breakthrough in combating the side effects of quinine, University of Nottingham, Posted 9:19:17 AM PDT

Prostate screening studies reviewed in European Urology July issue, European Association of Urology, Posted 9:17:26 AM PDT

Black gay men may be at increased HIV risk, Springer, Posted 9:17:26 AM PDT

Prostate screening studies reviewd in European Urology July issue, European Association of Urology, Posted 9:17:25 AM PDT

Little-known marine decomposers attract the attention of genome sequencers, Stony Brook University, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT

AbioCor Total Artificial Heart Proving Its Mettle, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT

UK's Healthcare System Needs Better Crutches, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:03 AM PDT

Debate on administration of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in preterm infants, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 8:19:20 AM PDT

ICSI or IVF: Babies born from frozen embryos do just as well, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT

New, less invasive genetic test greatly improves pregnancy rates in older women with poor prognosis, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT

High levels of cycling training damage triathletes' sperm, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT

Ovarian transplantation: New technique gives greatly improved results in this delicate operation, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT

Ovarian transplantation: First baby is born after a new technique, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 8:18:15 AM PDT

Second gene linked to familial testicular cancer, NIH/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT

New tool finds best heart disease and stroke treatments for patients with diabetes, North Carolina State University, Posted 8:17:24 AM PDT

Debate on admin. of magnesium sulfate to pregnant women to prevent cerebral palsy in pre-term infants, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT

Female human embryos adjust the balance of X chromosomes before implantation, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 7:18:29 AM PDT

Who goes abroad for fertility treatment and why?, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 7:18:29 AM PDT

Risk of cancer, Academy of Finland, Posted 7:17:28 AM PDT

Higher fuel prices to hurt Royal Caribbean earnings, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT

UPDATE 1-Higher fuel to hurt Royal Caribbean 2009 earnings, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT

New control system of the body discovered, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 6:19:19 AM PDT

Intestinal cells surprisingly active in pursuit of nutrition and defense, Rockefeller University Press, Posted 6:17:28 AM PDT

Ultrasensitive detector promises improved treatment of viral respiratory infections, Vanderbilt University, Posted 6:17:28 AM PDT

American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- June 24, 2009, American Chemical Society, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT

Brazil registers first H1N1 flu death - ministry, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 AM PDT

Removal of US entry ban for people with HIV moves a step closer, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT

Patients returning after interrupting HIV care have a high risk of short-term illness and death, aidsmap, Posted 4:15:02 AM PDT

Sunday, June 28, 2009

For women with PCOS, acupuncture and exercise may bring relief, reduce risks, American Physiological Society, Posted 10:18:22 PM PDT

New crops needed for new climate, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:19:12 PM PDT

Ozone depletes oil seed rape productivity, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:19:12 PM PDT

Mice run faster on high-grade oil, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:19:12 PM PDT

Super-sleepers could help super-sizers!, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT

Natural-born divers and the molecular traces of evolution, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:17 PM PDT

Teens who believe they'll die young are more likely to engage in risky behavior, University of Minnesota research finds, University of Minnesota, Posted 9:17:26 PM PDT

Report: Prostate cancer screening has yet to prove its worth, American Cancer Society, Posted 9:17:03 PM PDT

Reading the brain without poking it, University of Utah, Posted 8:17:21 PM PDT

Plant protein 'doorkeepers' block invading microbes, study finds, University of California - Davis, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT

GP bodies support guidelines for use of patient records in medical research, Wellcome Trust, Posted 4:19:19 PM PDT

Complications early in pregnancy or in previous pregnancies adversely affect existing or subsequent pregnancies, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, Posted 3:18:17 PM PDT

New H1N1 flu not going away, US health agency says, Reuters, Posted 1:21:03 PM PDT

Company Recalls Various Products Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

New trigger for chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis discovered, Imperial College London, Posted 10:19:18 AM PDT

Scientists create first electronic quantum processor, Yale University, Posted 10:19:04 AM PDT

Singapore nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Posted 10:17:19 AM PDT

Saturday, June 27, 2009

What makes a great footballer?, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:16 PM PDT

The faster they come, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:18:16 PM PDT

The science of hammering, Society for Experimental Biology, Posted 9:17:26 PM PDT

City Baking LLC, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 7:21:01 PM PDT

Friday, June 26, 2009

New H1N1 flu not going away: US health agency, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 PM PDT

LIVESTOCK-US hogs near 4-year lows amid ample supplies, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 PM PDT

Trial shows promise for arthritis drug, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:20 PM PDT

Premier Nutrition Announces Precautionary, Voluntary Nationwide Recall of selected ODYSSEY Branded Bars Containing Peanuts Due to Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT

A Gift From the King of Pop?, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT

Researchers pinpoint a new enemy for tumor-suppressor p53, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 2:17:25 PM PDT

Insulin analogue glargine possibly increases cancer risk, Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care, Posted 2:17:25 PM PDT

Melon research sweetened with DNA sequence, Texas A&M AgriLife Communications, Posted 2:17:24 PM PDT

Large-scale H1N1 vaccine production begins: Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Dietary fat linked to pancreatic cancer, Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT

U.S. Attorney News Release: Former Managing Pharmacist Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy to Defraud Health Insurers, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:01 PM PDT

Race origins and health disparites, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Posted 11:18:02 AM PDT

Researchers see evidence of memory in the songbird brain, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Posted 10:17:28 AM PDT

Very high level of late diagnosis in US: 38% develop AIDS within one year, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PDT

HIV testing technology in US needs to change or risk missing acute infections, aidsmap, Posted 10:15:02 AM PDT

Tryptophan deficiency may underlie quinine side effects, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT

Further gene mutations linked to autism risk, Public Library of Science, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT

Inhaled growth hormone safe for children deficient in this key protein, Indiana University, Posted 8:18:17 AM PDT

Trio of signals converge to induce liver and pancreas cell development in the embryo, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 8:17:21 AM PDT

Xie Lab uncovers molecular machinery related to stem cell fate, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Posted 8:17:21 AM PDT

Study shows 1 in 25 deaths worldwide attributable to alcohol, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT

LSUHSC research identifies enzyme that makes survival molecule for key vision cells, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Posted 7:17:32 AM PDT

Uncovering how cells cover gaps, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 7:17:30 AM PDT

Making nanoparticles in artificial cells, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:17:26 AM PDT

Corals stay close to home, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:17:26 AM PDT

Nuts For You Recalls Roasted & Salted Peanuts Because of Possible Health Risk, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT

University of Houston research team aims to help caregivers monitor patients' health and whereabouts, University of Houston, Posted 6:18:22 AM PDT

In the warming West, climate most significant factor in fanning wildfires' flames, USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT

Implant bacteria, beware: Researchers create nano-sized assassins, Brown University, Posted 5:17:03 AM PDT

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Sightseeing helicopter crashes in Hawaii decrease following FAA regulations, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Posted 9:20:24 PM PDT

Scientists uncover patterns of genetic changes in mental retardation, Public Library of Science, Posted 5:18:18 PM PDT

New gene discovery links obesity to the brain, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Posted 5:18:17 PM PDT

Gladstone scientists identify key factor that controls HIV latency, Gladstone Institutes, Posted 5:17:24 PM PDT

Superfood soy linked to reduction in smoker's lung damage risk, BioMed Central, Posted 4:20:26 PM PDT

Varying reductions in breast cancer suggest hormone therapy to blame, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:24 PM PDT

Large-scale H1N1 vaccine production begins -Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT

UPDATE 1-Large-scale H1N1 vaccine production begins -Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 3:21:02 PM PDT

More gene mutations linked to autism risk, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 3:18:16 PM PDT

Large-scale production underway of H1N1 jab-Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT

Large-scale production underway of H1N1 vaccine: Sanofi, Reuters, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT

Smart Floor Hopes to Help Improve Walking Skills, Medgadget, Posted 2:21:03 PM PDT

Diabetes is significant economic burden for US health-care system, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT

Insomnia with short sleep duration is a risk factor for diabetes, DISCLAIMER, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT

Total knee replacements increase mobility and motor skills in older patients, InHealth: The Institute for Health Technology Studies, Posted 2:17:21 PM PDT

Iowa State researchers contribute climate model to study that finds some winds decreasing, Iowa State University, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT

Cancer researchers link DICER1 gene mutation to rare childhood cancer, Children's National Medical Center, Posted 2:17:02 PM PDT

Electrical Brain Stimulation Helps Post Stroke Brain Recover, Medgadget, Posted 1:21:03 PM PDT

U.S. Marshals Seize Drug Products Manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd., Food and Drug Administration, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Experts: Big Tobacco dead by 2047, possibly sooner, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 1:20:29 PM PDT

Selenium intake may worsen prostate cancer in some, study reports, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT

New fossil tells how piranhas got their teeth, National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (NESCent), Posted 1:17:28 PM PDT

Projected food, energy demands seen to outpace production, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Posted 12:17:02 PM PDT

Eadie Wheelchair That Features Stand Up Function, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT

Piix Wireless Home Cardiac Monitoring to Undergo Randomized Trial, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT

Urine Test for Appendicitis?, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:03 AM PDT

WHO says H1N1 virus is stable, not yet mutating, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Brain plasticity: Changes and resets in homeostasis, University of Calgary, Posted 11:20:23 AM PDT

CPAP treatment linked to lower mortality in stroke patients with OSA, American Thoracic Society, Posted 11:20:21 AM PDT

ATS, ERS jointly issue asthma assessment guidelines, American Thoracic Society, Posted 11:19:20 AM PDT

Good males are bad fathers, Uppsala University, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT

Long-term apple scab resistance remains elusive, Purdue expert says, Purdue University, Posted 11:18:15 AM PDT

STAT3 protein found to play a key role in cancer, NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT

Controversial cancer stem cells offer new direction for treatment, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 11:17:24 AM PDT

Cambridge scientists cage chemical demon, University of Cambridge, Posted 11:17:23 AM PDT

A penny for your prions, North Carolina State University, Posted 11:17:23 AM PDT

Like burrs on your clothes, molecule-size capsules can deliver drugs by sticking to targeted cells, Cornell University, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT

Structural biology scores with protein snapshot, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Posted 11:17:22 AM PDT

MU scientists convert pigs' connective tissue cells into stem cells, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT

High carbon dioxide levels cause abnormally large fish ear bones, University of California - San Diego, Posted 11:17:02 AM PDT

Indonesia confirms first cases of H1N1 flu virus, Reuters, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT

WHO chief says H1N1 virus is stable, Reuters, Posted 10:21:03 AM PDT

3D Anatomy Atlas Package for iPhone, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Glucose challenge test is accurate and economical for diabetes and prediabetes screening, Emory University, Posted 10:18:17 AM PDT

Health care outcome boost needs better studies, SAGE Publications UK, Posted 9:19:17 AM PDT

SRNL to study applicability of solar cell coatings, DOE/Savannah River National Laboratory, Posted 9:19:03 AM PDT

MicroRNAs help control HIV life cycle, Burnham Institute, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT

Vitamin A derivative provides clues to better breast cancer drugs, University of Chicago Medical Center, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT

U-M study finds voice box can be preserved, even with the largest cancers, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT

What should a teenage girl do if she finds a lump in her breast?, Loyola University Health System, Posted 9:17:24 AM PDT

Yerkes researchers identify parallel mechanism monkeys and humans use to recognize faces, Emory University, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT

Cells use import machinery to export their goods as well, Rockefeller University, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT

`Know your CD4` campaign improves knowledge of HIV status, treatment initiation in Tanzania, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT

Hepatitis B co-infection doesn't affect response to HIV treatment, aidsmap, Posted 9:15:01 AM PDT

New research shows dinosaurs may have been smaller than we thought, George Mason University, Posted 8:18:19 AM PDT

Childhood physical abuse linked to cancer, University of Toronto, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT

Nematode courting caught on camera, BioMed Central, Posted 7:18:24 AM PDT

Effective pain treatment for cancer patients?, University Hospital Heidelberg, Posted 7:17:31 AM PDT

New nanoparticles could revolutionize therapeutic drug discovery, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Posted 7:17:27 AM PDT

Roadsters embrace green racing, American Chemical Society, Posted 7:17:24 AM PDT

Tiny levels of carbon monoxide damage fetal brain, University of California - Los Angeles, Posted 6:20:24 AM PDT

Pushmi-pullyu of B-cell development discovered, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Posted 6:17:24 AM PDT

Study characterizes eczema patients most at risk for dangerous viral infections, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Posted 6:17:23 AM PDT

UAB researchers draft 3-D protein map to aid stroke, cancer research, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT

Study finds DNA barcoding requires caution without closer examination, American Journal of Botany, Posted 6:17:03 AM PDT

Laos confirms first three cases of new flu, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT

PRESS DIGEST - Canada - June 25, Reuters, Posted 5:21:02 AM PDT

Stem cell surprise for tissue regeneration, Carnegie Institution, Posted 5:17:20 AM PDT

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Fat cells in bone marrow impair transplant healing, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 PM PDT

Argentina reinforces hospitals as flu deaths rise, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 PM PDT

Evolution of a contraceptive for sea lamprey, University of California - San Diego, Posted 5:17:03 PM PDT

Study shows US seniors 'smarter' than English seniors, The Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, Posted 4:18:19 PM PDT

US seniors 'smarter' than their English peers -- U-M study, University of Michigan, Posted 4:18:19 PM PDT

American elderly thrash English at 'brain training' test, BioMed Central, Posted 4:18:19 PM PDT

Neurological differences support dyslexia subtypes, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:31 PM PDT

New piece found in colorectal cancer puzzle, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:28 PM PDT

UCSF commentators call for health reform to revitalize primary care, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 2:20:24 PM PDT

Pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia is curable without preventive cranial radiation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Posted 2:17:24 PM PDT

Mexican complains at WTO over lingering pork bans, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 PM PDT

Can't compete on dung? Try mating on apple pomace, Syracuse University, Posted 1:17:29 PM PDT

Columbia team finds that gastrin plays significant role in helicobacter-induced stomach cancer, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 1:17:27 PM PDT

Anti-inflammatory drugs may defeat a treatment-resistant type of cancer, University of California - San Diego, Posted 1:17:21 PM PDT

Feabsorption Laser Induced Fluorescence Helps Image Ear Canal in 3D, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT

Our RSS Feed, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:03 PM PDT

FDA Approves Generic Prescription-Only Version of Plan B Emergency Contraceptive for Women Ages 17 and Under, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT

Variation in the same gene affects rate of parasite infection in both humans and baboons, National Science Foundation, Posted 12:18:17 PM PDT

Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer, American Cancer Society, Posted 12:17:21 PM PDT

PREVIEW-US hog producers trim herds, more cuts seen, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Clear Lobby: The iMedicor's Business Plan, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Wooden Legs Have Come a Long Way, Medgadget, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

Study shows texting while driving can be deadly, DISCLAIMER, Posted 11:20:24 AM PDT

Older kidney transplant patients should more often consider live donors, University of Florida, Posted 11:18:18 AM PDT

Iowa State University researcher looks at the future of agriculture, Iowa State University, Posted 11:17:25 AM PDT

On malaria struggle, baboons and humans have similar stories to tell, Duke University, Posted 10:18:02 AM PDT

Genetic finding could lead to targeted therapy for neuroblastoma, University of Florida, Posted 10:17:29 AM PDT

Scripps Research scientists observe human neurodegenerative disorder in fruit flies, Scripps Research Institute, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT

Climbing the ladder to longevity: Critical enzyme pair identified, Salk Institute, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT

Study pinpoints novel cancer gene and biomarker, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Posted 10:17:22 AM PDT

Study on keeping nuclear bombs from US ports shows misplaced fear over cargo scanning cost, Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, Posted 9:20:25 AM PDT

Large-scale analysis finds bariatric surgery relatively safe, Duke University Medical Center, Posted 9:19:20 AM PDT

Nicotine dependence remains prevalent despite recent declines in cigarette use, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 9:18:18 AM PDT

CSHL scientists harness logic of 'Sudoku' math puzzle to vastly enhance genome-sequencing capability, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT

How mitochondria get their membranes bent, Goethe University Frankfurt, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT

A breath mint made from... coffee?, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:17:22 AM PDT

US, EU reject Russian accusations over WTO bid, Reuters, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT

Researcher finds Girl Scout meetings provide an opportunity to increase girls' physical activity, Kansas State University, Posted 8:19:17 AM PDT

2 Springer authors receive NWO/Spinoza Prize in the Netherlands, Springer, Posted 7:19:20 AM PDT

Proteins in gel, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Posted 7:17:22 AM PDT

Wildlife faces cancer threat, Wildlife Conservation Society, Posted 7:17:03 AM PDT

Cambodia confirms first case of new flu, Reuters, Posted 6:21:03 AM PDT

La Mexicana, INC. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk and Milk Products in Tortilla Chips, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 6:21:02 AM PDT

Mouse model provides clues to human language development, Helmholtz Zentrum M�nchen - German Research Center for Environmental Health, Posted 6:18:16 AM PDT

More information on causes of death needed to fine-tune ART services in Africa, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:06 AM PDT

40% of HIV patients in Uganda diagnosed late, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:06 AM PDT

New publication shows index insurance has potential to help manage climate risks and reduce poverty, The Earth Institute at Columbia University, Posted 12:17:03 AM PDT

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Mantle Cell Lymphoma Consortium Scientific Workshop, Lymphoma Research Foundation, Posted 9:17:21 PM PDT

Tummy troubles -- gastrin key in bacterial-induced stomach cancer, American Journal of Pathology, Posted 9:17:20 PM PDT

Measuring intellectual disability, American Journal of Pathology, Posted 9:17:19 PM PDT

Disappearing dolphins clamour for attention at whale summit, World Wildlife Fund, Posted 6:17:03 PM PDT

US invests in advanced flu vaccine method, Reuters, Posted 4:21:03 PM PDT

A new take on growth factor signaling in tamoxifen resistance, BioMed Central, Posted 4:17:24 PM PDT

Scientists block Ebola infection in cell-culture experiments, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Posted 2:19:19 PM PDT

NJIT membrane separation technologies expert to receive upcoming top honor, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Posted 2:19:03 PM PDT

Southwest Nano Consortium established, University of Denver, Posted 2:19:03 PM PDT

Migraines with aura in midlife associated with increased prevalence of brain lesions in older age, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:18:24 PM PDT

Changes in brain architecture may be driven by different cognitive challenges, University of Washington, Posted 1:18:17 PM PDT

Prairie dogs: influencing the accumulation of metals in plants?, American Journal of Botany, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT

M. D. Anderson study finds strong relationship between high body mass index, pancreatic cancer, University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT

Being overweight, obese during early adulthood associated with greater risk of pancreatic cancer, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:17:03 PM PDT

Mind Reading to Help Locked In People Communicate, Medgadget, Posted 12:21:02 PM PDT

Morning people and night owls show different brain function: University of Alberta study, University of Alberta, Posted 12:20:23 PM PDT

UT School of Public Health researchers develop game for HIV-positive youth, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 12:17:24 PM PDT

Notre Dame study provides insights into how climate change might impact species' geographic ranges, University of Notre Dame, Posted 12:17:24 PM PDT

German authorities warn of swine flu mutation risk, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 AM PDT

'Mixed reality' human helps medical students learn to do intimate exams, University of Florida, Posted 11:17:20 AM PDT

Under Development: Micromagnetic-Microfluidic Blood Filter, Medgadget, Posted 10:21:02 AM PDT

Care management reduces depression and suicidal thoughts in older primary care patients, New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell, Posted 10:18:09 AM PDT

Radiation dose drastically reduced during whole chest MDCT, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 10:17:29 AM PDT

Researchers develop new and efficient breast biopsy technique, American Roentgen Ray Society, Posted 10:17:29 AM PDT

Biomarkers predict brain tumor's response to therapy, American Association for Cancer Research, Posted 10:17:23 AM PDT

FACTBOX-Worldwide spread of flu outbreak, Reuters, Posted 9:21:02 AM PDT

FDA Seeks Public Input on Transparency, Food and Drug Administration, Posted 9:21:01 AM PDT

In pursuit of a happiness gene, American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Posted 9:18:16 AM PDT

UT School of Public Health researchers develop game for HIV+ youth, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT

'Bycatch' whaling a growing threat to coastal whales, Oregon State University, Posted 9:17:23 AM PDT

Kiwis Test Online Virtual Medical Environment for Training, Medgadget, Posted 8:21:02 AM PDT

ADHD genes found, known to play roles in neurodevelopment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 8:18:18 AM PDT

Feather fibers fluff up hydrogen storage capacity, American Chemical Society, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT

Researchers to reveal aging's origins on global stage, The Gerontological Society of America, Posted 8:17:25 AM PDT

U of M study finds new insight on therapy for a devastating parasitic disease, University of Minnesota, Posted 7:18:18 AM PDT

Ontario women live longer but don't prosper: Study, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 7:18:05 AM PDT

Marking anorexia with a brain protein, Faculty of 1000: Biology and Medicine, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT

Lack of happiness hormone serotonin in the brain causes impaired maternal behavior in mice, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:23 AM PDT

Energy-saving method checks refrigerant level in air conditioners, Purdue University, Posted 7:17:19 AM PDT

Waste water treatment plant mud used as 'green' fuel, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 7:17:19 AM PDT

European climate change reports launched in Brussels, Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Posted 7:17:05 AM PDT

Pesticide susceptibility in children lasts longer than expected, University of California - Berkeley, Posted 6:20:26 AM PDT

University of Hawaii at Manoa professor co-authors article about weight and relationships, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Posted 6:19:19 AM PDT

New research discovers link between smoking and brain damage, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT

UCF team's advanced nerve cell system could help cure diabetic neuropathy, related diseases, University of Central Florida, Posted 6:17:20 AM PDT

Coral face 'a stormy future', ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT

New electron microscopy images reveal the assembly of HIV, European Molecular Biology Laboratory, Posted 6:17:02 AM PDT

Swine flu, recession put US hog industry in the red, Reuters, Posted 5:21:03 AM PDT

Children's Hospital Oakland scientists first to discover new source for harvesting stem cells, Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland, Posted 5:17:22 AM PDT

RPT-FEATURE-Swine flu, recession put US hog industry in the red, Reuters, Posted 1:21:02 AM PDT

Australia reports second H1N1 death, Reuters, Posted 12:21:02 AM PDT

Monday, June 22, 2009

Experts divided on treatment for birdflu patients, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT

China's Sinovac enters race for flu vaccine, Reuters, Posted 11:21:02 PM PDT

FEATURE-Swine flu, recession put US hog industry in the red, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT

Honduras reports pregant woman as 1st H1N1 flu death, Reuters, Posted 6:21:02 PM PDT

Good survival for HIV patients diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, aidsmap, Posted 6:15:01 PM PDT

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat California Prime Produce and Orange County Orchards Brands of Pistachios,