Archive of articles published on the 7th of May 2008

Expert predicts 'Monsoon Britain'
It started with a squeak: Moonlight serenade helps lemurs pick mates of the right species
Why face symmetry is sexy across cultures and species
Don't ask, don't tell: Financial disclosure lacking in literature on stents
Common herbicide disrupts human hormone activity in cell studies
Elucidating iron transport mechanisms in tuberculosis bug identifies new TB drug targets
Medical research is essential to improving the economy and bettering lives
Mental disorders cost society billions in unearned income
Superbug genome sequenced
X-rays power discoveries at Chicago's Field Museum
Chile's Chaiten volcano one of scores of active volcanoes in region, says CU-Boulder professor
Study in mice suggests molecules in plants have beneficial effect on Alzheimer's disease
XMM-Newton discovers part of the missing matter in the universe
UC San Diego researchers target tumors with tiny 'nanoworms'
Prions show their good side
Mathematics simplifies sleep monitoring
Prisoner HIV program leads to continuum of medical care after release
Seagulls: Are males the weaker sex?
Obesity can increase dementia risk by up to 80 percent
Obesity linked to increased risk for dementia
Ponds found to take up carbon like world's oceans
When bears steal human food, mom's not to blame
Record-setting laser may aid searches for Earthlike planets
GIOVE-B transmitting its first signals
Cyclone Nargis and Myanmar floods seen from space
The Montreal Children's Hospital of the MUHC begins search for causes of autism
Iron 'snow' helps maintain Mercury's magnetic field, scientists say
Vitamin D linked to reduced mortality rate in CKD
MicroRNAs appear essential for retinal health
First-of-its-kind 14-country study ranks consumers according to environmental behavior
Over the back fence: gardeners get advice from neighbors, friends
Alternatives to ozone-depleting pesticide studied
Genetic 'tag team' keeps cells on cycle
Rainfall and river networks prove accurate predictors of fish biodiversity
Amazon under threat from cleaner air
Platypus genome sequence published
Duck-billed platypus genome sequence published
First analysis of platypus genome may impact disease prevention
Platypus genome unravels mysteries of mammalian evolution
Molecular espionage shows a single HIV enzyme's many tasks
Biodiversity -- it's in the water
Platypus genome explains animal's peculiar features; holds clues to evolution of mammals
Global climate models both agree and disagree with actual Antarctic data
Does the brain control muscles or movements?
After divorce, stable families help minimize long-term harm to children
Study suggests caution on a new anti-obesity drug in children
Ultrasound first, not CT, for diagnosing suspected acute appendicitis
Tel Aviv University finds connection between mental fitness and multi-lingualism
Undergrad has sweet success with invention of artificial Golgi
St. Jude finds 'dancing' hair cells are key to humans' acute hearing
Silicon's effect on sunflowers studied
Too much or too little weight gain poses risks to pregnant mothers, babies
Nitrates in vegetables protect against gastric ulcers
Immune system pathway identified to fight allergens, asthma
MIT study suggests caution on new anti-obesity drug in kids
Patients with chronic illness benefit from telehealth intervention
Mothers' high normal blood sugar levels place infants at risk for birth problems
Researchers find gene location that gives rise to neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer
Breast cancer tumors grow faster in younger women
Power from formic acid