Archive of articles published on the 12th of May 2008

Model shows how mutation tips biochemistry to cause Alzheimer's
Key step in the 'puncture' mechanism of cell death revealed
Fish diet to avoid fights
Mutant gene causes epilepsy, intellectual disability in women
Ancient protein offers clues to killer condition
Oxidation of contaminants as if they got burnt in the water itself
Maths plus 'geeky' images equals deterred students
Can feces save the species?
Are anxiety disorders all in the mind?
Arsenic-based therapy shown to help eradicate leukemia-initiating cells
Texting costs are 'out of this world'
Quit smoking message not getting air time in mental health care
How embryonic stem cells develop into tissue-specific cells demonstrated
St. Jude study shows how T cell's machinery dials down autoimmunity
Homeless youth need more than treatment for substance abuse, study says
Study: Kids think eyeglasses make other kids look smart
Phantoms in the brain: Pain after amputation
Memory lane: Older persons with more schooling spend fewer years with cognitive loss
Both boys and girls negatively affected by sexual harassment
Study finds economics helping to change early childhood policy debate
Human vision inadequate for research on bird vision
Think before you drink, says university research
New clues to how proteins dissolve and crystallize
Medical research should include more women participants and examine the role of gender in disease
Got sugar? Skeletal muscle development responds to nutrient availability
ISU researcher performs first veterinary corneal implant procedure in US
Hot climate could shut down plate tectonics
Women, minorities more prone to filing grievances
Borrowers who complete homeownership education programs make better refinancing decisions
End-stage dementia patients deserve the same access to palliative care as people with cancer
Religion and the narrative of biological science
Carnegie Mellon engineering researchers automate analysis of protein patterns
Research shows timing improves cleft palate surgery
Glypican-3 gene function in regulating body size helps inform novel cancer treatments
New MRI technique developed at UT Southwestern detects subtle but serious brain injury
Anti-inflammatory drugs do not improve cognitive function in older adults
Glaucoma patients with poor health literacy may have greater disease progression
Electrode re-implantation helps some Parkinson's disease patients
MS can affect children's IQ, thinking skills
New approach to protect the hearts of patients with muscular dystrophy
What's the difference between a human and a fruit fly?
Prism glasses expand the view for patients with hemianopia
ASU researchers synthesize molecule with self-control
Seeing Alzheimer's amyloids
When following the leader can lead into the jaws of death
Researchers find natural section favors parasite fitness over host health
A molecular thermometer for the distant universe
Physical activity more likely to prevent breast cancer in certain groups
Women who breastfeed for more than a year halve their risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Children better prepared for school if their parents read aloud to them