Archive of articles published on the 9th of October 2008

Northwestern Memorial trials implantable device to manage congestive heart failure symptoms
Annual report targets chronic kidney disease in the United States
Hodgkin lymphoma -- new characteristics discovered
1 dose of EPO may halt cell suicide following a heart attack
'60s generation is heading for conventional old age
International drug study shows rapid improvement in overactive bladder symptoms
Researchers discover how infectious bacteria can switch species
MIT's CarTel aims to reduce commute times, detect engine woes
What causes cell defenses to crumble?
Gene with probable role in human susceptibility to pulmonary tuberculosis identified
Researchers design artificial cells that could power medical implants
A new material could act as a nanofridge for microchips
Fat injections can improve breast reconstruction -- jury's out on augmentation
'Fantastic 4' of breast procedures leave women extremely satisfied
'Smile doctors' create, restore and enhance patients' smiles
Deflated 'pancake' breasts restored after pregnancy, weight loss, aging
Selecting appropriate massive weight loss patients for body contouring critical
Breathing second life into language teaching
New tool probes function of rice genes
Stabilizing force for good communication between neurons and muscle cells found
Preventing colds: Washing your hands is more effective than taking vitamins
Economic crisis could stop citizens from voting
Turning freshwater farm ponds into crab farms
Researcher at NYU Langone's Skirball Institute available to discuss finding published in Cell
A new hand -- and signs of sensory recovery
New findings may improve treatment of inherited breast cancer
Promising new material that could improve gas mileage
Steroid treatment offers no benefit in preemies, Hopkins Children's study suggests
Case Western Reserve University research finds drug candidate slows age-related macular degeneration
Brainy genes, not brawn, key to success on mussel beach
Evolution of virulence regulation in Staphylococcus aureus
Wildfires cause ozone pollution to violate health standards, new study shows
Risk and reward compete in brain
Spallation Neutron Source sends first neutrons to 'Big Bang' beam line
Expert: Flawed corporate watchdog methods helped fuel economic crisis
Ripple effect: Water snails offer new propulsion possibilities
Deep magma matters in volcanic eruption cycle
Keeping herpes infection in check: Pitt researchers describe immune system strategies
Bold traveler's journey toward the center of the Earth
Digital zebrafish embryo provides the first complete developmental blueprint of a vertebrate
Dry adhesive based on carbon nanotubes gets stronger, with directional gripping ability
Volcanic eruptions more complex and harder to predict, according to new Science paper
Tropical rainforest and mountain species may be threatened by global warming
Warming in Yosemite National Park sends small mammals packing to higher, cooler elevations
Clue to genetic cause of fatal birth defect
Mouse studies suggest daily dose of ginkgo may prevent brain cell damage after a stroke
Nerve stimulation therapy alleviates pain for chronic headache
Scientists adapt economics theory to trace brain's information flow
A low-cholesterol diet leaves a bitter taste in the gut
Small intestine can sense and react to bitter toxins in food
AAAS satellite image analysis reveals South Ossetian damage
Vitamin D a key player in overall health of several body organs, says UC Riverside biochemist
Scientists identify gene that may make humans more vulnerable to pulmonary tuberculosis