Archive of articles published on the 16th of June 2008

How Montezuma gets his revenge
Novel model of osteosarcoma
New molecular insight into amboebic dysentery
UT Southwestern researchers create molecule that nudges nerve stem cells to mature
Hunger hormone increases during stress, may have antidepressant effect
Stem cell researchers give old muscle new pep
Some patients may not need insulin for long-term control of type 2 diabetes
Estrogen therapy helps or hurts the brain depending on reproductive status
Current screening test for prediabetes in children misses the diagnosis too often
Ebb and flow of the sea drives world's big extinction events
Drink and drugs fuel Scottish suicide and homicide rates
Same-day pregnancy test provides valuable guidance to pre-surgery patients
A trio of super-Earths
UQ research finds aging is satisfying
A promising step towards more effective hydrogen storage
Diabetic women get less intense treatment of heart disease than men
Mini subs to probe odd structures in BC lake
Queen's marine biologist investigates aliens beneath the waves
Test of bacteria toxin delivery system could pave way for new antibiotic drugs
Possible link between different forms of epilepsy found by Carnegie Mellon scientists
Society's attitudes have little impact on choice of sexual partner
Red wine's resveratrol may help battle obesity
Heightened sense of taste can promote weight loss
Aerobic exercise increases a blood protein that may suppress appetite
PET scans reveal hormone replacement therapy may be beneficial for postmenopausal women
Developing unique brain maps to assist surgery and research
Abortion drug's off-label use may have led to deaths
Ability to track stem cells in tumors could advance cancer treatments
New molecular imaging techniques may lead to advances in disease treatment
When the powerless rise up
Fair trade
Racial disparities reduced in injury related mortality
PET/CT scan could be valuable noninvasive tool for determining stages of ovarian cancer
First semiconductor-based PET scanner demonstrates potential to aid in early diagnosis of disease
New possibilities for breast cancer treatment on the horizon
Children learn smart behaviors without knowing what they know
PET imaging detects early, 'silent heart' stage of disease in asymptomatic diabetic patients
Project succeeding to relocate Caspian terns
Adult stem cells improve fracture healing
Adult stem cells aid fracture healing; UNC study lays groundwork for potential treatments
Hormone disorder may contribute to lack of menstruation in teenage athletes
Gene therapy improves survival and quality of life of dogs with cancer
Future hope for patients with breast cancers resistant to tamoxifen
Michigan Tech scientist models molecular switch
Team discovers new inhibitors of estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells
New intrusion tolerance software fortifies server secrurity
Study underway to find an alternative cure for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
Age at puberty linked to mother's prenatal diet
Lower Midwest braces for floods
Complex changes in the brain's vascular system occur after menopause
Immune molecule that plays a powerful role in avoiding organ rejection identified
Blood pressure levels in childhood track into adulthood
Diabetes drug slows early-onset puberty in girls
Perfecting a solar cell by adding imperfections
Geisinger study: Inflammatory disease causes blindness
Study examines normal hair loss in men without evidence of baldness
Type and severity of combat wounds in Iraq war have changed over time
Gene variation may be why some don't respond to cholesterol-lowering drugs
LIAI researchers discover new cellular mechanism that will significantly advance vaccine development
Lou Gehrig's protein found throughout brain, suggesting effects beyond motor neurons
Olfactory bulb size may change as sense of smell changes
Medicines derived from cannabis: a review of adverse events
How safe are medical cannabinoids?
New study: Coffee drinkers have slightly lower death rates than people who do not drink coffee
Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet for June 17, 2008, issue
Aquatic insect 'family trees' provide clues about sensitivity to pollution
Hot flashes underreported and linked to forgetfulness
HIV screening found cost-effective in older adults
Team finds key mechanism of DDT resistance in malarial mosquitoes
Novel compound may treat acute diarrhea
A single VSOP can do a 'proton' magic!
Nanotechnology, biomolecules and light unite to 'cook' cancer cells
Researchers witness assembly of molecules critical to protein function
Hearing loss is common in people with diabetes
New study: Hearing impairment is common among adults with diabetes
Pharmacology of crystal meth
Molecular imaging sheds new light on progression of Alzheimer's disease
Protein linked to Alzheimer's disease also has role in HIV progression
Personalizing medicine: New research shows potential of targeted therapies for cancer
New therapy shows promise for fighting treatment-resistant cancer cells