Archive of articles published on the 21st of May 2008

Unique adaptive evolution in snake proteins -- insight into vertebrate physiology
Montana State University researchers map iron transport protein
Analysis of millions of US births shows association between birth defects and preterm birth
Israeli study finds obstructive sleep apnea is health factor from day 1
Possible biological explanation for C-Section-linked allergies and asthma found
Studies provide insights into lung disease and lung function in young adults
Low-intensity case management cuts COPD-related hospital visits in half
Iraq war service: A risk factor for bronchiolitis?
Biodiversity as a natural resource
Ocean acidification -- another undesired side effect of fossil fuel-burning
Better business decisions with real-time data
RNA toxicity contributes to neurodegenerative disease, University of Pennsylvania scientists say
Energy crops take a roasting
Why do astronauts suffer from space sickness?
Virtual biopsy can tell whether colon polyp is benign without removal, Mayo researchers say
Analysis of millions of US births shows association between birth defects and preterm birth
Economist labors over employment relationships
A foamy drink and the future of food
Experts from 10 countries develop first evidence-based definition of lifelong premature ejaculation
Saltwater sleuths: Seeking clues to help determine the ages of fish and shellfish populations
Plague of kangaroos threatens one of Australia's last remaining original native grasslands
A biomimetic jumping microrobot
Modeling how we see natural scenes
Brain's 'trust machinery' identified
Argonne scientists develop way to predict properties of light nuclei
Halting methane squanderlust
A missing link settles debate over the origin of frogs and salamanders
NASA's Swift satellite catches first 'normal' supernova in the act of exploding
Observation of X-rays from birth of supernova leads to all-out effort to record stellar death
Supernova birth seen for first time
Many paths, few destinations: How stem cells decide what they'll be
Blood-clotting protein modified for people with hard-to-treat hemophilia
Challenges of HIV-1 subtype diversity
UNC study firms up promise of potential new cervical cancer screening tool
Baker Institute study finds continuing upward pressure on retail gasoline prices
Baker Institute study, conference weigh risks for global energy markets
A scientific first: A supernova explosion is observed in real time
Study results: new recommendations for grape growers
Scientists discover how common vaccine booster works
Relocation of endangered Chinese turtle may save species
Doctors can unmask deceptive high-risk breast tumors using genetic profile
EARLINET, European research for climatic change analysis
Storn winds blow in Jupiter's Little Red Spot
MR imaging accurately determines prostate cancer treatment failure
Tracking influenza's every movement
USC stem cell study sheds new light on cell mechanism
Evidence mounts against DHEA use in treating cognitive decline
Gladstone scientists reveal the genetics of fat storage in cells
New study finds most North Pacific humpback whale populations rebounding
Smokers flock together, quit together
Quitting smoking helps social life
Smoking is addictive, but quitting is contagious
JAMA publication features study on depression and head and neck cancer
Medication may prevent depression in patients with head and neck cancer
Seeing clearly despite the clouds
Incidental adrenal masses commonly seen on CT are usually benign; no follow-up needed
Climate change does double-whammy to animals in seasonal environments
Oregano oil works as well as synthetic insecticides to tackle common beetle pest