Archive of articles published on the 19th of May 2008

Engineers demonstrate first room-temperature semiconductor source of coherent Terahertz radiation
Majority of kidney cancers diagnosed at earliest stage
Drug brings relief for many IBS patients who experience constipation
Researchers aim to improve asthma patients' care through computer-based simulation program
Men experience domestic violence, with health impact
Traditional herbal medicine kills pancreatic cancer cells, Jefferson researchers report
Ancient deep-sea coral reefs off southeastern US serve as underwater 'islands' in the Gulf stream
Turning back the clock for Schwann cells
ESA astronaut recruitment now open
Researchers close in on new melanoma gene
LA BioMed researcher finds clear racial discrepancies among patients with chronic kidney disease
Clear racial discrepancies exist among patients with CKD
Vaccine triggers immune response, prevents Alzheimer's
Self-repairing aircraft could revolutionize aviation safety
By adding graphene, researchers create superior polymer
Surgeon operates to rescue chimp with rare deformity
Genetic loci assigned for musical aptitude in Finnish families
New AMITIZA 8 mcg phase III studies demonstrated overall symptom improvement in adult women
Ear infections linked to passive smoking
The mouse that roared: pipsqueak star unleashes monster flare
Study in Science cites impact of anthropogenic nitrogen on ocean biology, atmospheric CO2
Physicists at CCNY develop laser with bandwith spanning 2 telecom windows
Engagement in culture events key to mental wellbeing
Dosage of fertilizer helps to enhance quality of wheat
Remote pools boost aboriginal child health
Study finds 21st birthday binge drinking extremely common; can pose serious health hazards
With age comes a sense of peace and calm, population research center study shows
Fear of crime or anxiety about a rapidly changing society?
Blood test for lung cancer may be possible
Will lung cancer recur? A genetic test may provide the answer
UQ researchers make West Nile vaccine breakthrough
Study concludes no racial disparities in long-term outcomes in recipients of liver transplants
Food for thought
Common star draws swift attention with unprecedented flare
Broadband access opens doors to networking, economic development for rural areas
Stroke victims experiencing seizures more likely to die
Long-term cognitive decline in bypass patients not due to surgery
Bypass not to blame for heart patients' mental decline
Children's gardens mushrooming
Software designers strut their talent at cost of profit, says Management Insights study
Greener offices make happier employees
Old antibiotic may find new life as a stroke treatment
Widespread airbag use could result in dramatic cost savings for US trauma centers
Radiofrequency ablation is effective treatment for dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus
Silver-coated endotracheal tube dramatically reduces resistant infections
Superconductors get a boost from pressure
Abnormal 'editing' of gene messages may be a cause of lupus
UT Houston dermatologists link family history to shingles susceptibility
Study finds technique for nasal obstruction helps patients breathe easier
Study examines long-term results of laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery
Black men appear less likely to undergo elective aneurysm repair than white men
Family history may be associated with susceptibility to shingles
Study outlines tools to assess facial plastic surgery outcomes
New mid-infrared lasers show doubled efficiency
Oxidative stress may predict later lung trouble in young adults
MGH study confirms benefit of surgery for gastroesophageal reflux
Delayed adverse effects may occur following injection with cosmetic skin fillers
Some like it hot! Structure of receptor for hot chili pepper and pain revealed
UF researchers develop improved gene therapy agent
Researchers find smallpox drug may also target adenovirus
Reproductive plasticity revealed: Neotropical treefrog can choose to lay eggs in water or on land
Study: Doctors not always sure when to treat BP in people with diabetes
Erectile dysfunction may signal a broken heart
Mapping of prostate cancer genes opens the door to new treatments
World first discovery -- genes from extinct Tasmanian tiger function in a mouse
Making sense of the data in a controversial trial of a 'clot-busting drug' for treating stroke
The photonic beetle