Archive of articles published on the 20th of October 2008

Nanoscale coating protect products -- and the economy
How neuronal activity leads to Alzheimer's protein cleavage
Increased rate of hemangiomas linked to rise in number of low birth weight infants in US
Tick-borne encephalitis virus reveals its access code
Socioeconomic and treatment factors affect non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients' survival
Educational materials can alter young women's attitudes about tanning, may reduce skin cancer
New study finds first inhabitants of Caribbean brought drug heirlooms with them
Knocking the 'sox' off cancer and lymphatic disorders
Contact lenses are home to pathogenic amoebae
Blue bananas
Hypertension disparity linked to environment
Research around the North Pole
Getting to grips with the complexity of disease proteins
Do cell phones increase brain cancer risk?
A potential new way to make a good anti-leukemia drug even better
Pesticide concentrations decreasing
McMaster University unveils world's most advanced microscope
T cell response to new melanoma antigen linked to relapse-free survival
Scientists map soils on an extinct American volcano
Respiratory rhythms can help predict insomnia
Nerve repair, biodetectors, proton therapy, microscopic medical devices
Engineering nanoparticles for maximum strength
Crossing 'a bridge to nowhere'
NJIT professor sees 59 percent chance of Rays win over Phillies in World Series
Study: Voters in battleground states more ambivalent about presidential candidates
Snakes, salamanders and other creatures thrive in areas with higher deer populations
Study: Wildlife need more complex travel plans
Study finds creating unique health ID numbers would improve health care quality, efficiency
Hepatitis C treatment is cost-effective for the US prison population
Low-carb diets alter glucose formation by the liver
Seemingly suicidal stunt is normal rite of passage for immune cells
MU scientist uses tracer to predict ancient ocean circulation
Johns Hopkins researchers detect sweet cacophony while listening to cellular cross-talk
Cosmic lens reveals distant galactic violence
Heart failure patients have higher risk of fractures
Study: Immigrants close earning gap more slowly than previously thought
Birth control has long-term effect on hormone exposure
Inmates conduct ecological research on slow-growing mosses
Sun-damaged skin responds well to laser treatment
Light-activated therapy may change skin at molecular level
Can exercise prevent a severe stroke?
Researchers estimate lives lost due to delay in antiretroviral drug use for HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Group bragging betrays insecurity, study shows
'Western' diet increases heart attack risk globally
Education protects against pre-Alzheimer's memory loss
Sandia aids cleanup of Iraqi nuclear facilities, rad waste
Current mass extinction spurs major study of which plants to save
New TB test reveals patients at risk, says study
Study examines link between beta-blocker use and risks of death and heart attack after surgery
Race and insurance status associated with death from trauma
'Dry cleaning effect' explained by forgetful Yale researcher
The nose knows: 2 fixation points needed for face recognition
What do Obama and Snapple have in common?
Revolutionary operation performed live for heart rhythm congress
The genetic explanation for moles' poor eyesight
Mercury pollution causes immune damage to harbor seals
US suicide rate increasing