Archive of articles published on the 18th of December 2009

Research project yields better understanding of the defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis
Caltech scientists discover fog on Titan
Sex in university may be better for mature audiences: study
Colliding auroras produce an explosion of light, UCLA scientists report
Pores finding reveals targets for cancer and degenerative disease
The how and why of freezing the common fruit fly
Researchers create new 'smart' nanocapsule delivery system for use in protein therapy
Texas A&M physicist sees through the opaque with 'T-rays'
Transplant guide highlights daily infection risks from factors like pets and food
Rapid-acting insulin analogues: No additional benefit for children with type 1 diabetes
Bioactive glass nanofibers produced
New support tools point way to better health policymaking
Doctors' bedside skills trump medical technology
New Commonwealth Fund survey of young adults finds wide majority support health reform
Talking aloud helps to solve mathematical problems more quickly, according to a study
What's his name again? How celebrity monikers can help us remember
Disordered eating may affect 10 to 15 percent of women
Added sugar in raisin cereals increases acidity of dental plaque
Disparity in use of implantable devices to prevent sudden death in heart failure patients
Rate of autism disorders climbs to 1 percent among 8-year-olds, say UAB, CDC researchers
1 percent -- 1 in 110 -- CDC issues new autism prevalence report
New study explores role of sexual, social behaviors in seniors' well-being
Minority elders continue to face health care, employment disparities
Research suggests link between infertility, low egg reserve, and breast/ovarian cancer gene (BRCA1)
Tiny whispering gallery
Researchers discover new ways to treat chronic infections
FSU study: States need economic freedom to benefit from natural resources
Data indicates rising adoption of technology in Canadian clinical trials
How the daisy got its spots… and why
Fear of lawsuits may prompt some doctors to overprescribe antibiotics
Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology
Skull bone may hold the key to tackling osteoporosis