Archive of articles published on the 16th of May 2008

Study suggests blood test can help improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients
Medical College of Wisconsin researchers identify proteins that help develop mammalian hearts
Strange star stumps astronomers
HIV infection stems from few viruses
How small molecule can take apart Alzheimer's disease protein fibers
New study links fate of personal care products to environmental pollution and human health concerns
Precision control of movement in robots
Top grades not always needed to become a doctor
Separation from mom, dad linked with learning trouble in kids
New Mount Sinai research tracks effects of addictive drugs on brain
Weather, waves and wireless: Super strength signalling
Breaking news: Study revives Olympic prospects for amputee sprinter
Novel enzyme inhibitor paves way for new cancer drug
Sulfur in marine archaeological shipwrecks -- the 'hull story' gives a sour aftertaste
General practitioners filling the gap left by inadequate dental services, says doctor
Protein predicts Gleevec resistance in gastrointestinal tumors
Lung cancer patients can tolerate post-surgery exercise, and can benefit from it
Common virus may serve as target for vaccine in fight against deadly brain tumors
Biosensor for measuring stress in cells
Study shows that administering calcium and magnesium effectively reduces neurological sensitivity
Adding epratuzumab to standard therapy
Mastectomies on the rise and MRI use may explain part of the trend, say Mayo researchers
Cancer patients' quality of life directly relates to their survival
Pioneering landscape-scale research releases first findings
Iressa shows promise for treatment of metastatic breast cancer when combined with hormonal therapy
New drug combination brings 1-2 punch against acute leukemia
Researchers expand natural killer cells in cord blood to fight leukemia
Disabling mouse enzyme increases fertility
Bone drug could help prevent the spread of breast cancer
How did that chain letter get to my inbox?
Muscle-derived stem cells prove effective in reparing sphincter damage to restore continence
Spin control: New technique sorts nanotubes by length
Emergency links: NIST identifies 'sweet spot' for radios in tunnels
Item! Candidates are buying your vote
Drug fends off kidney cancer progression
NIST tool helps Internet master top-level domains
Disorder enables extreme sensitivity in piezoelectric materials
Improved ion mobility is key to new hydrogen storage compound
Scientists identified earthquake faults in Sichuan, China