Archive of articles published on the 25th of September 2008

Tobacco companies paid movie stars millions in celebrity endorsement deals
Fishy diet in early infancy cuts eczema risk
Galloping and breathing at high speed
Weak bladders deter many young women from sports participation
Surgery unnecessary for 95 percent of those with asymptomatic carotid stenosis
Lessons from the Iditarod
Cholesterol-lowering drugs and the effect on muscle repair and regeneration
Researchers discover that growing up too fast may mean dying young in honey bees
For insulin sensitive overweight patients, 1 session of exercise improves metabolic health
Government involvement in the economy increases ethnic rebellion
American Heart Association calls on presidential candidates
Is CA19-9 a good marker of pancreatic cancer?
A promising approach in the prevention and treatment of pancreatic cancer
Published ENT surgical innovations fall drastically
Study shows radiation device may customize therapy, enable some to avoid more lengthy treatment
Crime definition and control are central to the transnational condition
The wild, hidden cousin of SN 1987A
Pertussis: Adults can fall severely ill too
After the first decade of metagenomics -- adolescent growth spurt anticipated
Electron give-and-take lets molecules shine individually on camera
Mayo Clinic discovery may help diabetic gastric problem
From 12 years onward you learn differently
Powerful nearby supernova caught by web
Successful construction of eukaryotic plasmids containing HBV C genotype
Simple device which uses electrical field could boost gas efficiency
New approach to gene therapy may shrink brain tumors, prevent their spread
Protecting patient privacy the new fashioned way
New research finds workers more prone to lie in E-mail
Scientists identify novel inhibitor of human microRNA
Risky behaviors on TV may be modeled by inexperienced viewers
MU researcher suggests revision of food stamp application process
UNC project helps students with mental illnesses, support services prepare for 'what if' scenarios
New recommendations for better corporate portfolio management
Metal-organic frameworks feel the pressure of Argonne scientists
Zeroing in on Wi-Fi 'dead zones'
Discovered: world's largest tsunami debris
Brand attitudes improve when product is paired with favorable actor
Hospital patients are discharged earlier on busier days
Deactivating a cancer growth promoter
A 'wild cousin' emerges from family tree of exploding stars
Stalagmites may predict next Big One along the New Madrid Seismic Zone
Majority of children vaccinated against hepatitis B not at increased risk of MS
Scientist proposes explanation for puzzling property of night-shining clouds at the edge of space
New nanoscale process created by UCSB scientists will help computers run faster and more efficiently
McGill researchers find oldest rocks on Earth
Most elementary schools in California will fail to meet proficiency requirements by 2014
Oldest known rocks discovered
Pigs bred with cystic fibrosis provide model to mimic human disease
Spacing, not size, matters in visual recognition, NYU researchers find
Researchers develop new model for cystic fibrosis
Brain imaging study provides new insight into why people pay too much in auctions
Quantum leap in hi-tech performance
Women do not recover their muscle strength as fast as men
Women recover muscle strength more slowly than men
Bio-imaging mass spectrometry techniques reveal molecular details about complex systems
Gene variant boosts risk of fatty liver disease, UT Southwestern scientists discover
Reducing work commutes not easy in some cities, study suggests
New graphene-based material clarifies graphite oxide chemistry
Just in time for school: free Adeona service tracks stolen laptops
Advance offers revolution in food safety testing
Study reveals homeowner perceptions in fire-prone areas
MIT solves 100-year-old engineering problem
Army can boost mission success by better managing
Animals farmed for meat are the No. 1 source of food poisoning bug, study shows
Rice University economist available to discuss financial crisis
Sexual practice of polygyny skews genetic variability
Discovery offers new understanding of diabetes drug target
An ethical argument: Include pregnant women in research